Lotus Market

A commercial street of wine shops located on the west bank of Shichahai is collectively called the Lotus Market. There are cafes, restaurants, tourist products, souvenirs, etc., and the night view is also very beautiful.

A cool and refreshing place in Beijing in the summer



Shichahai, Grape Garden, Lingjiaokeng and Erzha are known as the "four scenic spots" for summer in old Beijing. Among them, the lotus market in Shichahai is the most famous and the most famous. In summer, people in old Beijing can cool off, sing music and drink tea with friends by the Shichahai Sea.



The Lotus Market originated during the Tongzhi period of the late Qing Dynasty. It was built around the sea, starting from Qianhai in the east and along the old residence of Wu Sangui in the north, passing Huixiantang Restaurant in the south to Changdi. It starts from Sanqiao in the east and passes through Shensi Hutong (formerly Fenji Hutong), and the south entrance to Changdi, which together form the north entrance of the market.



In June 2018, the facade on the west side of Qianhai in Shichahai was renovated. The 4-meter-wide and more than 200-meter-long pedestrian street was divided into independent recreational areas by flower boxes, becoming the most beautiful Haikou viewing plank road in Shichahai, where tourists can stroll, rest and enjoy the scenery.



During the festival, the front of the Lotus Market is decorated with landscapes for residents and tourists to enjoy and take pictures. In midsummer, along the Lotus Market heading north and along the lake, the lotus flowers by the water of Shichahai are in full bloom, with a faint fragrance and endless stream of tourists.

The night view is beautiful, but it also has a strong commercial atmosphere.

It is currently undergoing renovation. The original businesses have all closed down and have been fenced off. The lotus pond bank, which was originally occupied by restaurants and filled with food stalls, has also been cleaned up. You can lean on the railings to enjoy the beautiful scenery and take photos without worrying about being looked down upon. I look forward to some surprises after the renovation.

The Lotus Market is a popular summer resort for Beijing residents.

There is a small square of decent size.

There are mobile vendors selling candied haws for 5 yuan per piece.

If it is the lotus blooming season,

You should be able to see large areas of lotus flowers that are unstained by the mud.

Smell the faint fragrance of pink lotus.

In early autumn, the midday sun makes the lotus flowers in Shichahai particularly gorgeous and bright.

The new Lotus Market is one of the famous nightlife spots in Beijing and one of the best places to enjoy the night view. Old Beijing residents living nearby practice piano and erhu in the morning or afternoon, and some even sing Peking opera in the morning, which is full of Beijing flavor.

When you get here, you can no longer care about the lotus flowers, there are beautiful scenery everywhere

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Lotus Market is located in Houhai Lake. Enter through the archway with the words "Lotus Market". On one side are restaurants and bars, and on the other side is the water of Houhai Lake. I think this place must be crowded at night. It may be one of the most lively places in Beijing at night.

I went to Shichahai when I first went to Beijing. I felt that the atmosphere of life here was very strong, and you could see old people and children playing everywhere.

Walk south from Yinding Bridge, along the Qianhai Lake, all the way to Di'anmen West Street.

By winter, the lotus flowers have become withered branches and a thin layer of ice has formed on the surface of the lake.

I took my baby for a stroll, and although he was a little noisy, I still felt very comfortable. The lotus leaves were big, the lotus flowers were beautiful, and the bars were decorated differently. It was a pity that I couldn't go in for a drink because it was too early and the door was not open. But there were few people and it was quiet!

A scene in Shichahai, open to the public for free, it is worth a visit.

The famous plaque "Lotus Market" written by the famous calligrapher Mr. Qi Gong is hung on the archway at the entrance of Qianhai West Street.

There are a lot of people... Just so-so...

The so-called Lotus Market is named because there are many lotus flowers blooming here in summer. It is located on the west bank of the Lotus Pond in Shichahai. The market sells many food stalls such as fresh lotus and ice bowls. In the middle is the lotus pond, and outside the pond there is a moat. Boards are placed on the river, and performances are set up on the boards. The performances start after the Dragon Boat Festival on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month every year and end in August. The performances start at noon every day and end before sunset. It is said that this place was rebuilt and opened later. The famous calligrapher Mr. Qi Gong wrote the name plaque of "Lotus Market" and hung it on the archway at the entrance of Qianhai West Street.

The current Lotus Market is the so-called bar commercial street. There are bars, teahouses, coffee shops, restaurants, snack shops, etc.

I still like the view of the lotus market during the day. It's a different feeling at night.

On August 18, I went out at 8:00 in the morning and took bus No. 82 in front of the hotel to the north entrance of Donghuangchenggen, preparing to walk to Prince Gong's Mansion. I had breakfast at a noodle shop on Di'anmen East Street, and then we walked along Di'anmen East Street to the lotus market. In the morning, the green lotus in Qianhai was as bright and clear as jasper, and the pink lotus was as elegant as a fairy, looking extremely charming and beautiful in the tranquility.

As I was walking, I was suddenly greeted by a huge lotus pond, a poetic and picturesque scene of "red clothes and green fans reflecting the clear water". The entire pond was occupied by the clean green lotus, so lovely! The irritable mood in the hot summer was instantly cooled down. It was so happy and comfortable to sit by the lotus pond and take a rest for a while.

After a good rest, we strolled around the Lotus Market, which is actually a street of tea and bars. One side of the small road faces the lake, with many awnings and seats, and the environment is very elegant; on the other side are all kinds of unique bars, with windows and doors wide open and piled with fancy beers. There are no customers in the bar during the day, but it should be very lively in the evening and night. Willows are swaying, lotus leaves are fragrant, it is really a good place to relax, but it’s a pity that we don’t have the habit of going to bars, otherwise it would be a good place to have fun.

Located on the west bank of the Shichahai Lotus Pond. There are stalls selling small items. In winter, the surface of the Shichahai Sea freezes and becomes a good place for ice skating. Recommended!

The place where I swam and strolled when I was a child has become a popular petty bourgeoisie holy place decades later. Various shops, restaurants, and bars are full of petty bourgeoisie. In the evening of midsummer, it is very pleasant to walk in the alleys with the breeze, eat a few skewers of lamb kebabs in the barbecue season, and look at various small gadgets. Now because of fierce competition, bars have also begun to take the affordable route, but there are still not many people consuming. Take a walk along Houhai and Qianhai, the lights are brilliant, and there are usually cruise ships for dining during the Mid-Autumn Festival. You can also skate in winter. Beijing’s water resources are still too scarce, so how can a place like this that is free and worth visiting not be crowded.

The Lotus Market started in the 1920s. It is located on the west bank of the Lotus Pond in Shichahai. The market has many food stalls selling fresh lotus and ice bowls. In the middle is the Lotus Pond, and outside the pond there is a moat, on which boards are placed, and on which sheds are set up for performances. The market starts after the Dragon Boat Festival on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month every year and ends in August. Performances start at noon every day and end before sunset. Spectators must buy a two-cent water sign, and the income from performing arts is included in the tea money. It is a summer resort for Beijing civilians, with an amusement park and a commodity market, where many folk art performances are performed. Today, the Lotus Market has become a snack street in Beijing. It is brightly lit at night and more attractive than during the day. It can be reached at Beihai North Station on Metro Line 6.

The Lotus Market, which sells Beijing-style snacks and antiques, has now been transformed into the "Shichahai Tea Art and Bar Specialty Commercial Street". The Shichahai, a combination of ancient and modern times, probably started here.

My first impression of the Lotus Market was that I knew that Mr. Ma Weidu's Guanfu Museum of Art store was opened here, and I always wanted to see it. When I came out of Beihai Park and visited Shichahai, I accidentally discovered that this was the Lotus Market. After walking a few steps inside, I saw Guanfu's store. It was really high-end and classy. It seems that in Beijing, luxury goods are the world. The entire Lotus Market is located by the lotus pond in Shichahai. There are mostly restaurants, bars and pubs on the street. It is very lively after dark, with all kinds of petty bourgeoisie and various moods.

It is an ancient building, very beautiful. I really like these unique buildings and the shops that are opened according to the buildings.

The Lotus Market is named after the lotus flowers blooming in Shichahai Lake. This is a traditional Beijing snack street, and the back block has been renovated to form a world-famous bar street.

Walking on this street, looking at the nearby Shichahai and smelling the aromas from various bars, you will sometimes feel like traveling through time, with history and modernity, ancient and modern China and foreign countries blending together. There are quite a lot of people here, in addition to tourists and diners, local elderly people also like to gather here, and the daily street Peking Opera fan club is quite eye-catching.

Of course, I prefer bars with unique features, such as Blue Lotus, which have various decoration styles and various performances. It is really a good place for leisure and entertainment.

The Lotus Market is at the exit of Houhai Lake. It actually consists of some small shops for eating and shopping. I didn’t see many lotus flowers because it was winter when I went there.

The Lotus Market is very close to Prince Gong's Mansion. After exiting Beihai Park, you can walk from the Lotus Market to Shichahai. There are still many shops on the Lotus Market side. It will be more lively at night.

It's very lively at night, the bar street is in a good location

I walked there, and the advantage is that I can see all kinds of beautiful things along the way: such as the Huguo Temple snack street, the former site of Fu Jen Catholic University, and the Prince Gong Mansion Garden. But I am a little stubborn and think that none of these can compare to the Lotus Market. During the 5 days in Beijing, I passed by here on 3 days, which is enough to show my love for it.

The Lotus Market, as its name suggests, is full of lotus flowers. The area is not big, but it is enough. Many people are fishing on the white stone railings. You can do the same as them, find a shade under a tree, sit on the railings, and watch the lotus flowers move with the wind. The wind from the lake blows, and the strong sun will not feel stuffy. You can also listen to the old Beijingers telling various stories. This place is quiet during the day, which is not at night. Maybe you can sit there for a day.

RM fans are definitely familiar with this place! RM Beijing special, did a mission here! Bought the designated snacks!

So excited!

The memorial archway in the Lotus Market was inscribed by Mr. Qi Gong! But it looks a bit dirty. The management doesn't say they clean it regularly.

Walk to the Lotus Market Pier, and then you can see the archway of the Lotus Market.

Actually, this is the southern entrance to Houhai. I don’t know why there is such an archway. It should be a historical memory. Many people gather in the square in front of the gate to dance square dance every night.

There are many restaurants from various countries. It is a must-go road to Qianhai. There are aunties and foreigners on the street. It is a perfect combination of Chinese and Western food.

A must-see place for sightseeing in Houhai. Restaurants, bars, and small commodities.

Roadside



This is a unique leisure shop



What a pleasant scenery

The square of the Lotus Market is always full of athletes