How to arrange a more interesting route around Houhai, Beijing?

Near Houhai, Beijing, there are many scenic spots with Beijing characteristics. It is suitable to take a stroll in early autumn and experience the autumn of Peking described by Lao She.

Route: Drum Tower - Shichahai - Jingshan Park - North and South Chizi Street - Tiananmen Drum Tower

Ticket: 20

The Drum Tower is a landmark building in Beijing and the charm of the ancient capital The relics are also the new life of old Beijing full of fireworks. The Drum Tower is connected to the alley, giving rise to bustling market life.

In the square between the Drum Tower and the Bell Tower, you often see this scene: on a summer afternoon, a cup of tea, a cattail leaf fan, and a person sitting on a rocking chair, pouring and drinking, free and relaxed. . Recommended delicacies:

Beijing-style delicacies:

Yao Ji Fried Liver and Menzhang Braised Pork in the southeast corner of Drum Tower

Nearby treasure shops:

Toast at the orchid, hidden in the alley, the terrace can overlook the Drum Tower; oh! My fine, Kujin Tavern Shichahai

After passing the Yandai Xiejie from the Drum Tower, you will arrive at Shichahai.

When traveling to Shichahai, you can either ride a bike or go boating on the lake. You can also hail a rickshaw and walk through the alleys, looking for traces of the ancient capital, while listening to the master's description of old Beijing.

Shichahai has been known as the "White Lotus Pond" since ancient times. There is a lotus viewing area near the island in the center of the lake. Even though it is already the beginning of autumn, there are still lotus trees, making this calm sea even more vibrant.

There are cafes and bars on both sides of Shichahai. When night falls, you can meet up with a few friends and listen to free and easy folk music.

Surrounding attractions: Soong Ching Ling’s former residence, Prince Gong’s Mansion, etc. Recommended food:

Beijing-style food: Nanmen Shabu Shabu

Coffee drinks: Sugar House, after ordering Go directly to the fourth floor and you can overlook Shichahai and see the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the distance

I don’t recommend the delicious food in Yandai Xiejie, it is unpalatable and not authentic to Jingshan Park

Come out of Houhai and walk along the road with few cars , ride on the shady Di'anmenwai Street and you can reach Jingshan Park in about ten minutes.

Climbing up to the Wanchun Pavilion, you can see the city of Beijing at a glance from "the first place in the Beijing Range Rover". The rows of high-rise buildings in the east complement the historical richness of the ancient buildings on the central axis. They are either modern or simple, prosperous or quiet.

It is recommended to enter from the west gate of Jingshan Park. After exiting the east gate, you can ride along the cool and comfortable North-South Chizi Street to Tiananmen Square.

Surrounding attractions: Ancestral Temple, Pudu Temple, Nanchizi Art Museum, Chen Duxiu’s former residence, etc.