Shu Liao inspects one of the maps he has painstakingly made during his 26-year journey around Beijing's hutongs. Photo: Simon Song
Shu Liao inspects one of the maps he has painstakingly made during his 26-year journey around Beijing's hutongs. Photo: Simon Song
An intricate hutong doorway photographed by Shu.
An intricate hutong doorway photographed by Shu.
A traditional hutong arch photographed by Shu. Photo: Simon Song
A traditional hutong arch photographed by Shu. Photo: Simon Song
Another of Shu's maps drawn by hand. Photo: Simon Song
Another of Shu's maps drawn by hand. Photo: Simon Song
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How a former train driver dedicated 26 years to mapping Beijing's hutongs

Former train driver has dedicated his life since the 1980s to documenting disappearing homes

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Zhuang Pinghui
Zhuang Pinghui

Updated: 5:25am, 15 Dec, 2013

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Shu Liao inspects one of the maps he has painstakingly made during his 26-year journey around Beijing's hutongs. Photo: Simon Song
Shu Liao inspects one of the maps he has painstakingly made during his 26-year journey around Beijing's hutongs. Photo: Simon Song
An intricate hutong doorway photographed by Shu.
An intricate hutong doorway photographed by Shu.
A traditional hutong arch photographed by Shu. Photo: Simon Song
A traditional hutong arch photographed by Shu. Photo: Simon Song
Another of Shu's maps drawn by hand. Photo: Simon Song
Another of Shu's maps drawn by hand. Photo: Simon Song
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