The Houhai Lake in Beijing is a man-made lake which is located in the Hutong area in central Beijing. Here are some interesting facts about the lake and what you can expect to find in its vicinity.
What Can You Expect?
This lake is known as one of the most romantic spots in Beijing and is teeming with life and love. It’s popular both night and day and has plenty of shops in the area housing stores, tea houses, cafes and restaurants too.
Where Can You Stay?
Hotels and apartments such as Ascott Raffles City Beijing offer safe, convenient and central stays to their guests. Those travelling in larger crowds might consider one of the many Beijing serviced apartments as opposed to a hotel stay.
Rent a Boat
Why not rent a boat and explore the lake from the water? Especially if you’re travelling with kids, being sea-borne would be a fantastic experience for the entire family! You can also opt for paddle boats if you are up for a little fun on the water.
Explore Houhai Bar Street
Despite being named “bar street”, this stretch contains a cluster of cafes and plenty of restaurants as well! This area is particularly popular amongst ex-pats and the youth and is a great way to spend an evening in Beijing.
