An extremely detailed map for exploring Beijing!

by zc21 on 2009-04-27 18:58:23

Shichahai is worldwide famous for its naturally-formed bar area. Here, you can slowly taste more than enough wine, cocktails, beer, coffee and tea. The charming spring willows by the Shichahai, the elegant summer lotus flowers in the water, the warm winter sunshine in the hutong (alley), all these are enough for you to enjoy. There is Tianhefang on the west bank of Qianhai Lake - an internationalized and fashionable bar street; Yandai Xiejie on the east bank of Qianhai Lake - an ancient bar and shop street that adheres to traditions. Besides, there are the former residences of celebrities scattered around Shichahai, clubs hidden deep in the alleys and small shops selling all kinds of novel trinkets, all of which have profound charm. The alleys around Shichahai are the most prosperous place for Beijing's alley tourism. Here, it is common to see rickshaws with red canopies carrying tourists coming one after another.