Shichahai Scenic Resort
Shichahai Scenic Resort
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Karen W
Brisbane Region, Australia2,182 contributions
Aug 2017
Shichahai is a lovely scenic area in the northwest of Beijing, it has three connecting lakes, Front Sea, Back Sea and West Sea, and remaining old-style local residences, Hutong's and Courtyards.
Shichahai has great walking areas. This scenic place is very near the centre of Beijing, you can eat at any of the various restaurants around the lake-side, also a lovely walk, cycle track, and rickshaw ride along the water-front and Hutong's nearby. Plenty of shops - handcrafts, snacks, numerous chinese cuisine, souvenirs shops and other knick-knacks down the side alleys, great photos shoots lovely lakes and willow trees, bridges, shops and restaurants (and many tourists).
A lot of people and a very busy place, behind Shichahai are the Hutongs (small streets and lanes) residents may accommodate up to 15 families there are no toilet/showers inside the house, but communal toilet/showers - the old part of Beijing before the high risers - this area being near the Drum Tower
A major point of interest in Shichahai today is its remaining older residences - Hutong's and courtyards
History here is as far back 1115-1368 during Jin Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty
Shichahai has great walking areas. This scenic place is very near the centre of Beijing, you can eat at any of the various restaurants around the lake-side, also a lovely walk, cycle track, and rickshaw ride along the water-front and Hutong's nearby. Plenty of shops - handcrafts, snacks, numerous chinese cuisine, souvenirs shops and other knick-knacks down the side alleys, great photos shoots lovely lakes and willow trees, bridges, shops and restaurants (and many tourists).
A lot of people and a very busy place, behind Shichahai are the Hutongs (small streets and lanes) residents may accommodate up to 15 families there are no toilet/showers inside the house, but communal toilet/showers - the old part of Beijing before the high risers - this area being near the Drum Tower
A major point of interest in Shichahai today is its remaining older residences - Hutong's and courtyards
History here is as far back 1115-1368 during Jin Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty
Written 1 June 2018
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Josep Sans
Sabadell, Spain366 contributions
Aug 2019
This is an area with two lakes, many bars, restaurants and stores in a hutong style quarter with very nice streets. It is close to the drum and bell towers, so you can combine the visit.
You can eat in seated restaurants or just buy street food.
You can also rent a boat to ride over the lakes.
As said, very nice views and surroundings.
You can eat in seated restaurants or just buy street food.
You can also rent a boat to ride over the lakes.
As said, very nice views and surroundings.
Written 24 September 2019
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Irina K
Blagoveschensk794 contributions
June 2011 • Couples
Jiudaowan Hutong in Beijing impresses as much as the Great Wall of China. Here you can have a great time and get an idea of what ancient Beijing looked like. We hired a pedicab which took us along narrow winding lanes, around the lake, into inhabited districts. The driver speaking Pidgin English pointed at some places and commented where we were. He stopped in one place which turned to be a Traditional Courtyard House. The guide explained the principles of its building subject to five elements: water, fire, wood, etc. and four cardinal points. It was a fascinating excursion exploring wisdom of the ancient civilization of the Celestial Empire. Besides, Jiudaowan Hutong has a nice shopping area where you can buy authentic Chinese goods: silk, tea, stones and so on. And restaurants offer really infinite menus; so what to choose for dinner becomes a problem.
Written 10 September 2011
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Kurtenbach
Koenigswinter, Germany32 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
We had a wonderful afternoon shipping on the lake with an elecric motor boat, walking along the seashore and enjoying dinner in a great restaurant.
Although the pricing for the motor boat was with 260 RMB (about 70 USD) per hour was very high we did indeed enjoy the ride. We got a motor boat for 6 persons and shipped all along the sea - and it is a long sea. You will need about 50 minutes to make it go and comeback leaving only 10 minutes of spare time for the bottle neck at an old bridge. So be careful, they do charge exactly.
We went to the boat shop at the wild duck island - there are many but this one popped out of google maps and had a good service. After the ride we enjoyed a very pleasent dinner at one of Beijing´s best rated restaurants just besides the wild duck island called Kong Yiji. Marvelous food for fair pricing and big portions.
We especially enjoyed the scenery - no skyscrapers in sight and a very typical Chinese lake at some Hutongs.
Although the pricing for the motor boat was with 260 RMB (about 70 USD) per hour was very high we did indeed enjoy the ride. We got a motor boat for 6 persons and shipped all along the sea - and it is a long sea. You will need about 50 minutes to make it go and comeback leaving only 10 minutes of spare time for the bottle neck at an old bridge. So be careful, they do charge exactly.
We went to the boat shop at the wild duck island - there are many but this one popped out of google maps and had a good service. After the ride we enjoyed a very pleasent dinner at one of Beijing´s best rated restaurants just besides the wild duck island called Kong Yiji. Marvelous food for fair pricing and big portions.
We especially enjoyed the scenery - no skyscrapers in sight and a very typical Chinese lake at some Hutongs.
Written 28 August 2015
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Leasle
North Yorkshire, UK64 contributions
Oct 2013 • Business
This area is not very far out of the centre at all, being near the Drum Tower. The lakes are charming and locals themselves like going there. There were locals and foreigners visiting this area. My impression is that there is a lot to be discovered and savoured in Beijing but it takes a few days to get to know it.
Written 11 November 2013
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KerryCHEONG
42 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
My friend and I went to Shichahai（什剎海）during Spring Festival. The water of the lakes was frozen and the lakes had become a skating rink. Different from the normal skating rinks, people liked to ride ice skating car there. Just like you ride a bicycle on the ground. It was a little pity that we did not try. We just stood on the shore and watched people in skating.
I love the Hutongs there very much. Hutong is a kind of narrow alleys in northern China. However, I like Beijing’s Hutong because the community is so peaceful and safety. People live there called Beijing natives（老北京）,they are pure and helpful. There was a street of different kinds of restaurants, bars, and stores of Beijing culture souvenirs. It was a very meaningful thing that we sent some postcards to our parents in a post store. You could choose the date when the postcards be sent, and tell the shopkeeper.
Shichahai is a large place, and you may spent more time there if you want to walk around. It is a good plan to go there in the afternoon, so you can enjoy the sights from daytime to nighttime. They will give you different feelings. Don’t worry about the supper, there are lots of restaurants and bars. You may try different food there!
I love the Hutongs there very much. Hutong is a kind of narrow alleys in northern China. However, I like Beijing’s Hutong because the community is so peaceful and safety. People live there called Beijing natives（老北京）,they are pure and helpful. There was a street of different kinds of restaurants, bars, and stores of Beijing culture souvenirs. It was a very meaningful thing that we sent some postcards to our parents in a post store. You could choose the date when the postcards be sent, and tell the shopkeeper.
Shichahai is a large place, and you may spent more time there if you want to walk around. It is a good plan to go there in the afternoon, so you can enjoy the sights from daytime to nighttime. They will give you different feelings. Don’t worry about the supper, there are lots of restaurants and bars. You may try different food there!
Written 15 November 2016
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Tassaduq Hussain
Multan, Pakistan3,368 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
BEIJING
SHICHAHAI
We visited Beijing, capital of China for 7 days from 1st to 8th April, 2016. We selected Shichahai for our residence which is undoubtedly the best area of Beijing, oldest, central, historical, most scenic, cultural, best preserved and beautiful. The Municipal Government of Beijing declared this area as “Historical and Cultural Scenic District”. Building skyscrapers and high rise buildings is prohibited here. Therefore, only old style traditional streets and houses with courtyards can be seen here. It is rightly called backyard paradise by local Chinese.
It has three big lakes, interconnected with each other namely Xihai(pronounced as Shehai means West Lake), Houhai(Back Lake) and Qianhai(pronounced Chinhai means Front Lake). Houhai is the largest of the three. The total area of these lakes is 363 acres. In old times, these lakes used to be part of Grand Canal of China which is the longest canal in the world. In fact Shichahai means ‘ten temple lakes’ since before the communist revolution there used to be ten temples around the lake because of its scenic beauty and central location in the city, few of which still exist. The total area of these lakes with recreation area and roads is 363 acres out of which water area is 84 acre and green area is 28 acre. In old times, these lakes used to be part of Grand Canal of China which is the longest canal in the world. Once celebrities, princes, renowned public figures, artists and intellectuals used to live around Houhai Lake. Bell and Drum Towers, the ancient timepieces, are located here. In the past many palaces and temples were constructed around the lake because of its scenic beauty and central location in the city, few of which still exist such as Dazang Longhua Temple, Guangfu Temple, Huitong Temple, Houshen Temple, Prince Gong’ Mansion, Prince Chun’s Palace, the house of Song Ching-ling (Mrs. Sun Yat-sen), the residence of Guo Moruo, etc. During the winter, the water of the lake is frozen and used for skating. During spring and summer thousands of willow tree around the lake present the mesmerizing effect on the visitors. It is one of the greatest points of attraction for tourists in Beijing. A leisure stroll around Houhai Lake can take an hour or so. Lot of pleasure activities, board & card games, table tennis, cycling, romance, boating, fishing, bathing, etc can be seen in and around the lake, particularly on weekends.
The area around Qianhai Lake is particularly famous for night clubs, bars, pubs, dance theaters, restaurants, ice-cream parlors, food stalls, trap houses and romantic activities and thus is alive till late night with thousands of foreign and local visitors hanging around the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yin Ding Qiao) which links Houhai and Qianhai Lakes. This bridge is the center part of enjoyment in Shichahai and is always overcrowded day and night.
SHICHAHAI
We visited Beijing, capital of China for 7 days from 1st to 8th April, 2016. We selected Shichahai for our residence which is undoubtedly the best area of Beijing, oldest, central, historical, most scenic, cultural, best preserved and beautiful. The Municipal Government of Beijing declared this area as “Historical and Cultural Scenic District”. Building skyscrapers and high rise buildings is prohibited here. Therefore, only old style traditional streets and houses with courtyards can be seen here. It is rightly called backyard paradise by local Chinese.
It has three big lakes, interconnected with each other namely Xihai(pronounced as Shehai means West Lake), Houhai(Back Lake) and Qianhai(pronounced Chinhai means Front Lake). Houhai is the largest of the three. The total area of these lakes is 363 acres. In old times, these lakes used to be part of Grand Canal of China which is the longest canal in the world. In fact Shichahai means ‘ten temple lakes’ since before the communist revolution there used to be ten temples around the lake because of its scenic beauty and central location in the city, few of which still exist. The total area of these lakes with recreation area and roads is 363 acres out of which water area is 84 acre and green area is 28 acre. In old times, these lakes used to be part of Grand Canal of China which is the longest canal in the world. Once celebrities, princes, renowned public figures, artists and intellectuals used to live around Houhai Lake. Bell and Drum Towers, the ancient timepieces, are located here. In the past many palaces and temples were constructed around the lake because of its scenic beauty and central location in the city, few of which still exist such as Dazang Longhua Temple, Guangfu Temple, Huitong Temple, Houshen Temple, Prince Gong’ Mansion, Prince Chun’s Palace, the house of Song Ching-ling (Mrs. Sun Yat-sen), the residence of Guo Moruo, etc. During the winter, the water of the lake is frozen and used for skating. During spring and summer thousands of willow tree around the lake present the mesmerizing effect on the visitors. It is one of the greatest points of attraction for tourists in Beijing. A leisure stroll around Houhai Lake can take an hour or so. Lot of pleasure activities, board & card games, table tennis, cycling, romance, boating, fishing, bathing, etc can be seen in and around the lake, particularly on weekends.
The area around Qianhai Lake is particularly famous for night clubs, bars, pubs, dance theaters, restaurants, ice-cream parlors, food stalls, trap houses and romantic activities and thus is alive till late night with thousands of foreign and local visitors hanging around the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yin Ding Qiao) which links Houhai and Qianhai Lakes. This bridge is the center part of enjoyment in Shichahai and is always overcrowded day and night.
Written 7 June 2016
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TrekkingGuy10
Edinburgh of the Seven Seas91 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
I've been living in China for over 4 years, but it was my very first time in Shichahai and I really enjoyed the place!
Get off at North Beihai Metro Station. You are just there!
The 3 lakes ("hai") are located within an area filled with hutongs, a very traditional and ancient housing structure in China. A lot of history, a lot to be seen.
There are rickshaws all over the area, but nothing can be compared to a nice stroll through the alleys, narrow and windy streets, street vendors and dwellers.
A very nice facet of "Old Beijing"!
Get off at North Beihai Metro Station. You are just there!
The 3 lakes ("hai") are located within an area filled with hutongs, a very traditional and ancient housing structure in China. A lot of history, a lot to be seen.
There are rickshaws all over the area, but nothing can be compared to a nice stroll through the alleys, narrow and windy streets, street vendors and dwellers.
A very nice facet of "Old Beijing"!
Written 13 May 2014
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Happytraveller258
Western Australia, Australia3,680 contributions
Not far from city centre .
Restaurants , bars etc along the lake
We went in the evening in spring . A lot of people .
In the proximity , can access the Hutong village .houses with 2 square stone pillar represent scholars' residence while that with 2 round pillars belongs to warriors . There is no toilet Inside the house , but communal toilet . A small Hutong may accommodate up to 15 families .
Good to know the old part of Beijin
Worth a visit
Restaurants , bars etc along the lake
We went in the evening in spring . A lot of people .
In the proximity , can access the Hutong village .houses with 2 square stone pillar represent scholars' residence while that with 2 round pillars belongs to warriors . There is no toilet Inside the house , but communal toilet . A small Hutong may accommodate up to 15 families .
Good to know the old part of Beijin
Worth a visit
Written 14 April 2014
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LG_Kay
Singapore, Singapore7,512 contributions
Sept 2019
This area is popular among the locals and tourists, especially along the Yandai Xie Street 烟袋斜街 and the surrounding hutongs. As such, there are many shops in this touristy street - food, snacks, handicrafts, souvenirs etc. Many people loved to congregate at the Yinding Bridge 银锭桥. You can take a rickshaw ride in the hutong area or a boat ride in Houhai Lake 后海. Suggest you visit the Bell and Drum Towers if you are here.
Written 22 October 2019
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Journey758022
Province of Macerata, Italy
Dov'è questa attrazione a Pechino come ci si arriva?
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