The Heart of Old Beijing: A Complete Guide to Exploring Shichahai｜Travel Back a Thousand Years in a Second

Shichahai✨Where the fireworks and poetry of old Beijing coexist💫
This body of water is known as "the heart of old Beijing"
It is the only historical and cultural preservation area in Beijing that still retains its complete original appearance🏮

🌈Best Tour Route:
Start from Yinding Bridge → Stroll through Qianhai → Visit Prince Gong's Mansion → Walk along Yandai Xiejie → Night tour of Houhai Bar Street

📸Must-Visit Attractions:
1️⃣ Prince Gong's Mansion
📍Address: No. 17 Qianhai West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
⏰Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
This was once the residence of Heshen, known as "the most corrupt official in history"🏯
Behind the vermilion gate lies an exquisite royal garden
The red walls and golden tiles tell stories of history’s vicissitudes✨

2️⃣ Yandai Xiejie
One of old Beijing’s busiest commercial streets🛍️
The quaint shops hide all kinds of authentic snacks
Grab a skewer of candied hawthorn and stroll through Beijing’s hutongs
Instantly travel back to old Beijing~

3️⃣ Houhai Bar Street
The liveliest place when the lights come on🎶
Pick a waterside bar
Listen to folk songs while sipping a drink
Feel the bustling atmosphere of Beijing city life💫

🌟Travel Tips:
- Recommended to watch the sunset in the evening🌄
- Try a rickshaw tour through the hutongs
- Don’t miss the "Houhai Sunset" in Beijing
- You can even go ice skating in winter⛸️

Here👉🏻
You can see the interplay of water and eaves
Hear the dialogue between history and modernity
Touch the most authentic life of Beijing
Shichahai is a flowing poem🏮