Hu tong, a type of narrow street or alley with houses on both sides is the most typical residence in Beijing.

胡同，一种两边都是房子的狭窄的街道或小巷，是北京最典型的住宅8[FxKVL7DCjgMzU。

The hu tong is not only a traffic channel but also the living area for ordinary people.

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It is the most peaceful place in this noisy city.

在这个喧闹的城市里，这是一个美丽的地方Y]BzDI+=!0Ih#8(9E%N。

People get along with each other in harmony.

人们和睦相处Ukara*Yb7i3%aDjN3cI%。

There used to be 4,000 hu tong in Beijing with a history of more than 800 years.

北京曾经有 4000 个胡同，有 800 多年的历史826e)eSU@Qv3。

Many hu tong have been replaced by modern buildings as the city developed.

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Only a few of them have been preserved keeping the traditions and history of Beijing alive.

只有少数被保存下来，保留了北京的传统和历史TiiIw[jfGP。