Food & Architecture at a lake side park
什刹海公园 Shichahai Park
Why locals love it
It is a place with old-style local residences. You can see a lot of local people around Houhai park and seek their daily life style. In the evening, there are old man fishing near the lake, holding colorful flash lights to help them look for fish. Old ladies at grannies age always gathers and dance around with music near the lake.
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Why you should visit it
You can enjoy a peace and quiet local life at the north part of the lake, as well as engaging with young, passionate night life at the south part of the lake in night bars with rock bands. you can also see a lot of art and architecture spots, such as Prince Gong’s mansion, one of the most famous tourist attractions to see royal architectures in BJ.
Special tip
You can have dinner at local Beijing style restaurant around the lake, or enjoy Old Beijing snacks at the snack street, which are tasty and cheap.