Plan your Beijing tour? Pick a fine day for an early morning stroll along the shores of the three lakes of Shichahai – Qianhai Lake ( Front Lake ), Houhai ( Back Lake ) and Xihai ( West lake ).
Qianhai and Houhai are spanned by the famous bridge known as Yinding Bridge ( Ingot Bridge ). So Shichahai is the collective name for the three lakes which are roughly located between Drum Tower (Bell Tower and the northern gate of Beihai Park.
The Yinding Bridge links the Houhai Lake and the Qianhai Lake with the reflection of the rising sun on the water surface of the Houhai Lake.
Many residences along the lake shores have been converted into bars, cafes and restaurants.
Shichahai (Qianhai and Houhai in particular) is now well known for the spectacular nightlife
Standing on the Yinding Bridge and look at the Houhai Lake surrounded with marble railings. Fishing is not allowed on the three lakes to protect the lake conditions.
But you will find a big number of local anglers sitting around the lakes for fishing.
The rising sun casts its reflection the Qianhai Lake dotted with the floating lotus leaves.
Qianhai Lake is a perfect place for killing your leisure time – boating and drinking.
Only fishing and nothing else, a good pastime for hardworking people.
Tip: Hassle-free Beijing Guided Tours
If you don’t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for Beijing guided tours:
Beijing Day Tour
Beijing Tour Packages
Beijing Winter Tour
Beijing Autumn Tour
Great Wall Tour
Car Rental in Beijing
Beijing Tours
China City Tours
China Tour
Further Readings
Best Time to Visit Beijing
How to plan a trip to Beijing
Houhai Winter Ice Skating Rink
The Old World Charm in Beijing
Dajinsi Hutong in Shichahai
How to visit Shichahai
Shichahai in the early morning
Sunset Over Houhai Lake in Beijing
The night view of Shichahai
Shichahai in the early morning
Shichahai, a nice place to walk at night in Beijing
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How to Visit Ming Tombs
How to Visit the Great Wall of China
How to Visit Tiananmen Square
How to Visit Hutongs
How to Visit Olympic Sites
Top 10 Markets in Beijing
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Beijing
Beijing Shopping
Wangfujing Night Snack Street
Qianmen Commercial Street
Beijing Huguosi Street
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