Contrast this with Hutongs as they actually are and it's easy to see the gloss the Government has applied for the benefit of visitors. All the buildings are well maintained, trade is happening from the front of every building and trinkets and souvenirs are sold by the bucket load. No locals have set up markets for other residents, everything is aimed squarely at the wallets of tourists. This is not to say that it is a bad thing, it is still uniquely Chinese, it just doesn't quite capture the essence of Hutongs properly, which is sad because they will soon all be gone.