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Hutong Rooftop Micro-Gardens

Posted: September 28th, 2026 | No Comments »

One aspect of the ongoing hutong revival (finally!) in Beijing that amazes me is the return of rooftop micro-gardens and trellises. They were ubiquitous pre-1949 but then were nearly eradicated but are now back with a vengeance….

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