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Houhai is an artificial lake, covering a total area of 87 acres (35 hectares). It formed part of the ancient waters of the Yuan Dynasty about 700 years ago and was exclusively for the royal family. Houhai is in the center of Beijing, facing the Forbidden City in the distance.
20 sie 2024 · Houhai, a large artificial lake in downtown Beijing, is famous for its surrounding bar street, old Hutongs, traditional courtyards, and restaurants.
12 sty 2024 · Hutongs are scattered throughout central Beijing, primarily in the historic districts within the 2nd Ring Road surrounding The Forbidden City and Houhai Lake, as well as near the Lama Temple and Qiongdao Island.
9 lut 2024 · Discover Houhai Lake, a peaceful retreat in the heart of Beijing. Enjoy boating, walking, and the beauty of lotus blooms in summer. Experience the charm of Houhai Lake with family and friends.
Follow our hutong tour route to explore Houhai area to get close to the authentic life of old Beijing, and you will visit Yandaixie Street, Ya'er Hutong, etc.
The Houhai Lake area is also home to many traditional Chinese alleyways, called hutongs, where you can walk around and get a glimpse of local life. In the hutong neighborhoods around Houhai Lake, you can find the former homes of several famous Chinese officials and celebrities, such as Prince Gong, Prince Chun, the famous poet Guo Moruo, and ...
While the modern city of Wangfujing Street is unspectacular and the even-more-modern city of the new CBD bears little resemblance to the China you imagine, the Back Lakes offer great restaurants, a lively bar scene and interesting scenery.
