Preservation of cultural heritage in China: A case study of Beijing hutongs
Preservation of cultural heritage in China: A case study of Beijing hutongs

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to delve into the historical preservation of hutong as cultural heritage. Research reveals that in response to the needs of urbanization and modernization in Beijing, hutong has undergone continuous cycles of demolition and reconstruction, facing intricate developmental dilemmas. With the strengthening awareness of cultural heritage preservation in Chinese society, there has been a considerable increase in support from national laws and policies, emphasizing the importance of preserving and renovating old city areas such as hutong. Moreover, this study finds that Beijing Municipality has comprehensively revitalized hutong from the perspective of residential environment, transportation, and cultural tourism development, yielding a series of positive outcomes. Understanding the preservation process of Beijing hutong offers insights into China’s advancement in cultural heritage conservation, highlighting its people-centered and context-specific approach, thus providing a deeper understanding of China’s new developments in cultural endeavors in the contemporary era.

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