Hutongs represent an important cultural element of the old Beijing, now there is a growing trend among foreign expats to rent a house in those winding alleys to fully experience the quintessence of the country's most traditional residential neighborhoods. So to foreigners, what is so charming about hutongs?

Host: Hu Zhe

Guests: Belle Taylor & Michael Ottey

Studio Director: Lou Yi

Camera: Sun Tianyuan

Editing: Guo Jia (intern)

Producer: Hu Zhe

Executive Producer: Feng Minghui

About Easy Talk:

Easy Talk is a weekly talk show program covering the latest living-related issues in today's China. Foreigners living in China are invited to share their life experiences and observations on a variety of light topics. The discussions revolve around the cultural differences that exist between China and other countries, covering various aspects and the implications they have on China's cultural exchange with the world.