To get under the skin of the capital city of Beijing, you need to delve into the traditional hutong area – an old neighbourhood that consists of a warren of narrow back lanes, quaint courtyards, and teems with people, a vibe of sights, sounds and aromas – the Old World Charm in Beijing.
Shichahai, or popularly known as Houhai or Back Lake in English, is such a wonderful mix where you will lose yourself in the maze-like traditional hutong – Beijing’s heart and soul.
Houhai is still thriving and very much alive, with chic bars and quaint restaurants offering drinks and traditional food, rife with authentic Beijing cultures. Check out “How to Visit Shichahai” for more information on the transport to get to Shichhai.
I happen to meet a group of foreign students visiting Shichahai ( or also popularly known as Houhai ), and I follow them to record some of their activities using my camera in Shichahai for your reference.
1. Photography: Landscape and People
2. Gastronomic Memories
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
Top 10 Attractions in Beijing
How to Visit Forbidden City
How to Visit Temple of Heaven
How to Visit Summer Palace
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 Walking Street
Qianmen Commercial Street
Gui Jie ( Ghost Street) Food Street
Any questions, just drop a line.
