<正> NANCHIZI is a special area of Beijing. Southeast of the Forbidden City, it used to be a part of the imperial palace. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), its buildings served as government offices, and during the Qing Dynasty (1616-1911), it was the imperial storage area. Hutongs called Ciqi Ku (Porcelain Warehouse) and Denglong Xiang (Lantern Alley), reflect the history