Shichahai Bar Street

Shichahai Tea Art Bar Street: A feast of ancient charm and fashion

Deep in the bustling city of Beijing, there is a place that seems like a dreamland - Shichahai Tea Art and Bar Street. It is like a slowly unfolding double-sided embroidery, one side is embroidered with the simplicity and heaviness of history, and the other side is woven with the fashion and vitality of modern times, interweaving an intoxicating feast for the senses.

When you step into this block, the first thing that catches your eye is the picturesque scenery of Shichahai Lake. The lake is sparkling, like a huge ancient mirror, reflecting the graceful shadows of the weeping willows on the shore. The breeze blows, and the willow branches dance lightly, as if telling passers-by a thousand-year story. The ancient bridge spans the lake, and the bluestone slabs have been polished over the years. Every step can echo the history, which is set off by the scattered royal palaces, temples, and former residences of celebrities around, like a flowing historical scroll, paving the way for this street with a unique ancient charm.

Walking along the lake, shops of different styles come into view. The Chinese teahouse seems to have come from the depths of time, with bamboo tables and chairs arranged in an orderly manner, freehand paintings of flowers and birds hanging on the wall vividly, and the air filled with the elegant fragrance of tea. Stepping into it, the tea artist skillfully demonstrates the tea-making skills, pouring boiling water into the purple clay pot, the tea leaves stretching, and the fragrance overflowing. Take a sip of the fragrant tea, and then pair it with the old Beijing specialty snacks. The soft and glutinous donkey rolls and the sweet pea yellow spread on the tip of the tongue, the ears are filled with melodious guzheng music, and the lake view and hutong scenery outside the window are raised. For a moment, it seems as if you have traveled back to the old capital and immersed in the leisurely and slow life.

When night falls quietly, Shichahai does not fall asleep, but is awakened by lights and music, ushering in another prosperous period. Western-style bars are lit up with neon lights, and dynamic music flows out. In the retro-style bar, the wooden bar, old records and dim lights create a nostalgic atmosphere; in the modern and simple store, the glass curtain wall and metal decoration show fashion and sharpness. The resident singer holds a guitar and interprets classics and popular music with a hoarse or clear voice, which draws constant applause from the audience. Order a carefully prepared cocktail, watch the colorful liquid in the glass swaying under the light and shadow, feel the warm sparks of alcohol and music, and completely relax your body and mind in this vibrant atmosphere.

Shichahai Tea Art Bar Street is a gathering place for culture. It was once the water transport hub of Yuan Dadu, and was a place where nobles, scholars and writers lingered in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The sedimentation of history has taken root in every inch of land and every building. Today, tourists from all over the world shuttle through it, and different cultures and ideas collide with each other. You can hear old Beijingers speaking in Beijing accents telling hutong anecdotes, and you can also see foreign friends intoxicated by the novelty of Chinese tea culture. Diverse cultures coexist harmoniously here, blooming with a different charm.

Whether you are an urbanite who wants to escape from the hustle and bustle and seek tranquility, a traveler who is keen on exploring history and appreciating culture, or a young person who pursues fashion trends and enjoys nightlife, Shichahai Tea Art Bar Street can meet your needs with its unique style. Here, ancient charm and fashion shake hands and dance with tradition and modernity, waiting for you to start an unforgettable trip to Beijing.

There are many bars on both sides of Houhai Yinding Bridge. Some of them are open for business, with neon lights flashing at the door. There is no noisy sound, only the gentle singing of the resident singers in the bar! It is also very interesting to drink slowly with three or two friends and listen to songs and music!

Beijing Houhai
Cost: Free
Address: No. 1 Songshu Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Houhai is a part of Shichahai, which is composed of Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai. In order to distinguish it from the "front three seas" of Beihai, Zhonghai and Nanhai, it is called "the back three seas". Houhai starts from Di'anmenwai Street in the east, ends at Xinjiekou Street in the west, starts from Ping'an Street in the south, and ends at the North Second Ring Road in the north.

Houhai is known as the bar street, where you can go in and order a drink and chat with friends, watch performances, listen to music. It is a bit like a slow-rock bar, and the scenery is very good. You can eat some snacks around and take a walk. You can turn a corner and go to Nanluoguxiang and the Drum Tower to see the older generation of Beijing's architectural style. The Drum Tower is very old, and it is also very good to go there during the day and listen to the explanations of the surrounding tour guides!

Whether you want to watch the sunset or the night view, or just take a walk and enjoy the breeze, it is a good choice. There are a lot of food and drinks here, and you can come here to enjoy the nightlife after visiting attractions such as Prince Gong's Mansion.

It's a great place to hang out at night.
The night view is beautiful, with all kinds of neon lights, very beautiful.
There are resident singers in the bar, you can listen while drinking, or you can get together with friends and chat endlessly.
It's free to go shopping and it's not expensive to have a beer.
Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of the day and find a moment of peace of mind.

Put aside the busyness of work, and you will have the conditions to imagine how many times your heart has been excited, the poetry and the distant places in your memory

The environment is private and quiet, the wine is full and the dishes are exquisite…
Drink in the wind, let the time flow quietly...
Here is the best place for you...
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There are many bars and restaurants around Shichahai. There is a Yunnan-style hot pot restaurant in the Shichahai Hutong. Good wine needs no bush. I have been here twice. The shop is doing well. The epidemic in the past two years has had a great impact.

The hutongs are full of withered vines, old trees and crows, but the best place is probably the Houhai Bar Street. You can just find a bar and listen to the singing of the handsome guys. You can sit there all night without any discomfort. It is a unique experience.

As a young man who has lived in Beijing for 30 years, I still love to visit the alleys here and love the hot pot and coffee here. It is said that traveling is to go from a place you are tired of to a place others are tired of, but I have to come to Houhai every once in a while.

Shichahai is divided into Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai, and the coast is the largest protected historical district in Beijing. Bar Street is located on the south bank of Houhai. During the day, the shops here are closed and there are few tourists. But at night, it becomes a different scene, with bright lights, wine, singing and dancing, and customers everywhere.

Beijing's Shichahai Bar Street has daytime scenery during the day and a night feeling at night. From a distance, it is quiet and dimly lit, but when you blend into it, you will find people gathering by the sea. There is no noisy music, only melodious songs and a unique cultural atmosphere.

Every time I go to Beijing, I always say I want to visit Houhai. This time, the B&B I stayed in was relatively close, so I finally came here with my friends. The scenery of Houhai at night is nice, especially under the colorful lights by the lake, with the faint music in the distance, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. There are also many traditional small shops inside where you can do some shopping.

I have been there many times, and Houhai is really getting more and more beautiful.
I feel that the water is getting cleaner and cleaner. It is quite fun to take a walk around on weekends and watch the old men swimming.
I don't like the bar street part, it feels quieter at the back
You can also see the new Beijing skyline.

Shichahai Bar Street is located in the famous Shichahai scenic area in Beijing. It is also a popular check-in spot for internet celebrities. When the lights come on every night, the bar street becomes a good place for young people to relax and have fun. There are also many tourists from other places, so it is worth recommending.

In my opinion, in addition to Houhai Bar Street, Houhai Park is also a good place to visit. However, we arrived at night and wanted to see the night view of Houhai Bar Street. The bar street in the night view was quite lively, but not as crowded as I imagined, probably because it was too cold that night. Next time I plan to visit Houhai Park during the day.

Houhai is a part of Shichahai. Shichahai consists of three water bodies: Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai. In order to distinguish it from the "front three seas" of Beihai, Zhonghai and Nanhai, it is called "the back three seas". Houhai starts from Di'anmenwai Street in the east, ends at Xinjiekou Street in the west, starts from Ping'an Street in the south, and ends at the North Second Ring Road in the north. It has a total area of ​​146.7 hectares, of which 34 hectares are green areas of 11.5 hectares. This is an ancient water area in Beijing 700 years ago during the Yuan Dynasty.

I first learned about Shichahai through a TV series, and then I became curious about it. This time I took my parents to Beijing for a trip, and I stayed near Shichahai to experience it slowly.
During the day, I walked from Beihai Park, then to Qianhai and Houhai, and experienced the Hutong culture of old Beijing. When I arrived at Bar Street, I felt that there were few people in Bar Street, and many shops were closed. It was not as prosperous as I imagined. At night, Bar Street finally showed its true face, with bright lights and wine, which made people intoxicated.

Beijing Houhai Bar Street is a very famous place located in the Shichahai area of ​​Beijing. Its core landscape can be said to be the top effect of the historical style area in Beijing and even in China.
The most central and well-known area of ​​Beijing Houhai Bar Street is the junction of Qianhai and Houhai. There is a Yinding Bridge here, which is majestic and leads to eight directions, with different landscapes on land and water.

Shichahai Bar Street is a well-known bar cluster in Beijing and one of the best places to see the night view in Beijing. It becomes quite lively around 7 o'clock in the evening, with bars opening and singers and musicians performing on stage. You can feel the comfort of Beijing's slow life at Shichahai.

I came here to take a tricycle to tour the old Beijing Hutong, and also visited Yandaixie Street, Lotus Market, Bar Street, etc. It was quite impressive. So I suggest that you can go to the Lotus Market at night, which is very impressive. In the afternoon, you can walk here with everyone and walk through the former residences of many celebrities in the afternoon sunshine.

I live in Deshengmen because I am timid, so I used to walk around here often. Later, the bar street was built and it became a tourist attraction, so I seldom came here. I thought that there would be no one coming during this period, so I went there late at night to take a look, but they stopped me and I couldn’t enter without a permit. I don’t know if it is open now.

Shichahai Bar Street is very lively at night, especially in summer. It was spring when I went there. In the evening, I could see a lot of paraplegics. The streets were already full of people, playing guitars and facing the sea. It was as if I was in Dali... It was so free.

The bar street is a place with quite a lot of cultural characteristics and is quite bourgeois. It feels a little quieter than Sanlitun, because after all, it is close to Houhai. Well, strolling around here makes me feel quite happy.

Shichahai is crowded with people at night, singing and laughing happily. The beauty of the dim lights

Shichahai Bar Street is the most artistic bar gathering place in Beijing. The bars are either by the tree-lined Shichahai Sea or in the alley courtyards with the old Beijing style. Compared with Gongti and Sanlitun Bar Street, the bars here are quieter.

It was a cloudy day when I went to Shichahai. There were not many people in the morning. Houhai is a place where people gather at night and it is a little deserted during the day. The artistic conception of a cloudy day is also beautiful.

The bar street on the Houhai side is also worth a visit. It is quite good. You can taste some good cocktails with salt. And after the visit, you can take a stroll in Houhai Park. The environment is really good.

[Scenery] Shichahai is beautiful in this season. After dinner, everyone takes a stroll in the evening, which is very cool and comfortable. Then walk around the bar street and find a bar to have a drink.

Shichahai Tea Art Bar Street is a popular place on the Internet. People who come to Beijing on a self-guided tour usually go to Shichahai Tea Art Bar Street to sit down and have a drink and chat after visiting Nanluoguxiang. The bar street environment is very good, and Shichahai is full of lotus flowers. The snacks are also good.

That's for the bar street. In fact, there are so many bars. From here we can see our team members enjoying the bright lights and wine. Then, after dinner, we can have a cocktail here. It's also a bit salty and feel a little bit special. We can find the happiness of literary youth.

I watched this store finally open after several months of renovation.
I came here to try it right after it opened.
The outdoors look better than the indoors.
A panoramic view of the night view of Dongguan Avenue. The drinks are slightly more expensive than some of the surrounding bars.
There are many beautiful ladies.
If you come alone, it's time to sit at the bar.
Have a strong cocktail.

There is a famous bar street in Shichahai. In fact, it was originally a street with the style of old Beijing, but now it has become a synonym for petty white-collar workers and literary youth. The bar street is more commercialized, and there are many bar staff at the door to attract tourists and sell business.

The places called "sea" in Beijing are basically lakes. Shichahai was the end point of the canal transportation in the past. There are mountains and water here. It has been a place for eating and playing since ancient times. It is even more so now. Basically, there are many Beijing-style snack restaurants and bars, and many foreigners come here. It can be regarded as a fashionable place in Beijing. This time, I came with my friends to take a walk and feel the Beijing culture.

Houhai Bar Street is a famous nightlife spot in Beijing. The street is not long. Because it is close to Houhai and Qianhai, it is very popular with tourists at night. Each bar has its own lead singer, some of whom are quite famous. However, there are waiters soliciting customers at the door of each bar, which is not a good feeling.

The scope of Shichahai Scenic Area is roughly located in the northwest of the central axis of Beijing city, starting from the north side of Di'anmenwai Street in the east; from Di'anmen West Street in the south to Longtoujing in the west, and connecting Liuyin Street, Yangfang Hutong, Xinjiekou East Street to Xinjiekou North Street in the northwest.

This is a super large, super long, and super lively bar street. I came here with my friends in the evening. As the sky gradually darkened, the lights on the bar street became brighter and brighter. I had a great time visiting the clothing stores and small jewelry stores one by one.

This way you can avoid going the wrong way when traveling. You can first visit Nanluoguxiang, then Yandaixie Street, and finally tour Houhai.

The bar street in Shichahai in Houhai is nice to stroll around. The night view is beautiful, with lights from afar shining over here. It's very poetic. It's also very enjoyable to order a drink in the bar.

The scenery of Shichahai is very beautiful. You can enjoy the scenery here and drink in the bar street. However, it is now during the epidemic period, and the control is very strict. Nothing here is open, the cruise ship terminal is closed, and the bars are not open.

Shichahai Bar Street is located behind the Shichahai Scenic Area. On summer nights, it feels like being in Dali, Yunnan. It is very lively, with many young people singing and dancing here, having a great time.