Shichahai Scenic Area

Shichaihai is a historic scenic area consisting of three lakes with water rippling, and long and thin willows drooping on the banks. With mountains in dark green in the distance and scenery of enchanting beauty, the place is one of grand sights in Beijing. Shichahai enjoys a large number of typical Hutong and Siheyuan, such as the Big Jinsitao Hutong and the Lesser Jinsitao Hutong, the North Guanfang Hutong and the South GuanfangHuton the Ya’erHutong, Baimixiejie (Rice Diagonal Street) and Yandaixiejie (Pipe Diagonal Street).

Morning Moon over Lugou

The most famous of the Eight Great Sights of Yanjing is the Morning Moon over Lugou. Various small tradesmen are gathered in the Wangping Fortress, performing acrobatics in the street, beating drums while dancing and conducting xiaochehui (parade floats). The Lugou Bridge will be illuminated by 20,000 ancient lanterns.

Dajue Temple

You can hear the voiceless sound under the moon at the ancient Xishan Dajue Temple. The night is cooler and more refreshing in Xishan when night breeze blows away cloud. The sky is decorated with a full moon and scattered stars. In the courtyard of the Dajue Temple, you can enjoy a cup of tea. Without the fragrance Magnolia, yet you can still admire the bright moon overhead. The temple is famous for its clear spring, ancient trees, Magnolia and tranquil environment.