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“Shichahai”, literally “Ten Temple Lake”, actually refers to a large historical area (147 hectares) including the present three lakes – Houhai (Back Lake), Qianhai (Front Lake) and Xihai (West Lake) in the north of the central Beijing.

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Acclaimed as “Historical and Cultural Scenic District” by the municipal government of Beijing in 1992, Shichahai has become one of the much-visited place equivalent of other highlights in Beijing such as Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and the Great Wall of China.

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Shichahai is a delight to explore either on foot or by bike. You’ll need 2 0r 3 hours to savour the picturesque Shichahai which is often referred to as “Houhai” by foreign visitors.

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Shichahai is an ideal hangout on your Beijing night tour no matter you seek for fun or try to immerse yourself into an authentic Beijing atmosphere.

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Shichahai can be effortlessly reached by subway 6 and you get off at the station of North Beihai (北海北) and exit B, you are just on the southern edge of Shichahai. Shichahai is a large sprawling area with many entry points. My favorite entry is Lotus Market, a 5-minute walk to the east from the station of North Beihai (北海北) of Subway Line 6.

Source: tour-beijing.com