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HOUHAI LAKE
This is the largest lake of the three lakes connected to each another - Houhai, Xihai and Qianhai.
We entered the west side of the lake, where Houhai Lake connects to Xihai Lake. It's a long-stretched, willow tree shaded walkway.
A vast view of the glimmering frozen lake that stretches as far as the eye can see. There were rows and rows of docked boats stuck in the frozen water.
Photography At Its Best
It's the kind of place I get pumped up. Plenty of opportunities for some of the most amazing winterscapes photography.
Beautiful red berries on leaf-less trees. Rows of parked maroon-covered rickshaws. Red-lacquered doors and doorways of the neighborhood shops.
Local guys and adorable kids on their winter clothes.
There were many people walking around in that part of the lake.
The neighborhood around Houhai was converted into hang-out spots since the early 2000s. It became very popular to tourists and the local hip crowds.
A vast view of the glimmering frozen lake that stretches as far as the eye can see. There were rows and rows of docked boats stuck in the frozen water.
Photography At Its Best
It's the kind of place I get pumped up. Plenty of opportunities for some of the most amazing winterscapes photography.
Beautiful red berries on leaf-less trees. Rows of parked maroon-covered rickshaws. Red-lacquered doors and doorways of the neighborhood shops.
Local guys and adorable kids on their winter clothes.
Willow trees reaching down the frozen lake and a towering pagoda temple across to the other side of the lake, the Wanghai Tower.
Perfect Time to Slow Down
I wish I could spend more time just sitting. Watch the stillwater absorbs the soft light of the late afternoon sun while the birds land on its surface.
I would love to just grabbed some tea, sit, and just watch the world passes me by.
But because the place is vast, like everything else in Beijing, we had to drum up our pace to cover more areas.
More Shops
We crossed the arch bridge (Yinding Bridge) that connects to the other side of the lake, where more shops and restaurants were located.
Continued walking eastward to where the many interesting little shops tucked amongst the more upscale bars and restaurants.
Perfect Time to Slow Down
I wish I could spend more time just sitting. Watch the stillwater absorbs the soft light of the late afternoon sun while the birds land on its surface.
I would love to just grabbed some tea, sit, and just watch the world passes me by.
But because the place is vast, like everything else in Beijing, we had to drum up our pace to cover more areas.
More Shops
We crossed the arch bridge (Yinding Bridge) that connects to the other side of the lake, where more shops and restaurants were located.
Continued walking eastward to where the many interesting little shops tucked amongst the more upscale bars and restaurants.
The neighborhood around Houhai was converted into hang-out spots since the early 2000s. It became very popular to tourists and the local hip crowds.
Locals selling laser beams and flying things. Food stalls, souvenir shops, arts and crafts.
I bought three old lanterns and a mask to bring back home with me.
I bought three old lanterns and a mask to bring back home with me.
When we reached the end of Houhai Lake (where it connects to Qianhai Lake), we found a Starbucks. Perfect place to take a leak in a more familiar restroom. A far departure from the public restrooms around the Hutongs.
How to Get to Houhai Lake?
Take the subway from line 1 Sihui East to Dongdan station, then transfer to line 5 to Zhangzizhonglu station. Then take the bus 42/823/701/13/118 to the north gate of the North Sea. Then walk north on this road. Ask for the Bell Tower or Drum Tower.
Please continue reading on to PART 9.
How to Get to Houhai Lake?
Take the subway from line 1 Sihui East to Dongdan station, then transfer to line 5 to Zhangzizhonglu station. Then take the bus 42/823/701/13/118 to the north gate of the North Sea. Then walk north on this road. Ask for the Bell Tower or Drum Tower.
Please continue reading on to PART 9.
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