A traditional Beijing courtyard facade, models of vintage buses, retro refrigerator magnets, enamel mugs, and nostalgic courtyard illustrations transport one back to the capital city of the 1990s.

Visitors packed the booth set up by the Jingweier Times, a cultural brand that has carved out a niche in capturing the charm of hutong, during the 2025 Beijing International Cultural and Tourism Consumption Expo from June 20 to 22 at the Beijing Exhibition Center.