Talk about an eclectic mix of icons and messages: Mao meets Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf. An ironic commentary on  cultural convergence? Or simply thrown together?

And as for the “Better travel than dead” slogan on this mock heroic poster for the curiously named Pass By Cafe, I guess you can at least say that it grabs your attention – though whether you would want to stop and eat there is another matter.

More photos in the Beijing Hutong Photo Gallery here.

Hope you have a great weekend.