Behind 前海 is 后海 which is more vibrant and exciting than the former. Took a trishaw ride at the "Hutong" 胡同 brings more insight into the whole place. There are 醇亲王府 (last emperor "PuYi"'s father house), 宋庆龄 (孙中山's wife), 恭王府(dawagen's uncle house), 广化寺 (1 of the 10 temples that guard the area from evils), drum tower (provides time during ancient days) etc.....The houses here are mainly 四合院 (4 walls enclosed in rectangular shape). Gate stones at the main door of each house indicate the status and academic level of the household e.g. governor with power, teachers or military officials.
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