Jiangchangkou Hutong

　　Jiangchangkou Hutong is located in the northwest part of Xuanwu District. It starts from the east at Xuanwumen Outer Street and extends west to Laobiangen Street. It got its name because it was used for military drills and training.

　　During the Ming Dynasty, there were hutongs named after将军教场一、二、三、四、五条, referring to military training grounds. The Qing Dynasty’s Blue Banner was stationed inside Xuanwumen, with barracks located on the west side of Huaibaishu Street. At that time, each banner set up a training ground, drill hall, and other facilities outside their respective gates for practicing horseback archery and combat skills. The Qing continued the Ming’s practice. The Jiangchangkou here was likely the entrance to the training ground. It later became a street. The characters 教 (teach) and 校 (camp/drill) were interchangeable in meaning. In 1965, it was officially named as it is known today.

　　Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development