
In the span of just a few years, the crowded hutongs around Beijing's Houhai Lake have become chic. All along the lake, these narrow alleyways, packed with communal houses, are now home to stylish restaurants and bars that manage to retain their character and history.
For the full article, check out the new issue of Wine Spectator, on newsstands November 30, 2005.
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