Shichahai

What shocked me was the sheer number of people at the event, it felt like there were over a hundred thousand people. After 18:30, considering safety hazards, the dragon lantern was extinguished, and the crowd dispersed like a tide. The nearby Shichahai Station and Beihai North Station were also closed, people could arrive but couldn't leave due to traffic control. Everyone was strolling on the roads, and hailing a taxi was impossible, so in the end, I chose to walk an extra station to Ping'anli to take the subway😂. Half an hour of photography, a few kilometers of angry walking🤣, today's exercise quota was definitely met! 📍Shooting location: Shichahai Lotus Market ⏱️Shooting time: February 24th, 18:00-18:30 📷Shooting equipment: Sony A7M4+28-70

Stroll through Wudaoying, Guozijian, Shichahai, and Yandai Xiejie to experience the charm of autumn! In this familiar city, I decided to visit again to embrace the autumn season of Beijing. I explored some well-known attractions and wandered through the streets, appreciating the beauty of autumn. ▶️Route: Wudaoying - Guozijian - Shichahai Park - Yandai Xiejie Wudaoying: This is a street that blends bustling shops with peaceful hutongs. I walked through the lively commercial area of Wudaoying, picked up a box of cheese rolls from Wenyu Cheese Shop, and continued deeper into the residential area. The autumn breeze rustled the leaves of the trees, adding a touch of coolness to the street. Guozijian Street: This is where the greenery is the densest, with the entire street surrounded by large trees. The leaves fell like a gentle rain, covering the ground with a thick layer of foliage. For my next visit, I decided to explore the Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum, where I could witness the stunning golden autumn leaves. Shichahai Park: It's the perfect time for boating, especially during sunset. I strolled through the surrounding hutongs, admiring the swaying willows and watching the elderly men diving into the water. Around 4 pm, I joined the queue to rent an electric boat, which was easy to maneuver, allowing me to cruise freely on the lake. Yandai Xiejie: In the evening, I ventured to Yandai Xiejie to explore the local snacks. Although some of the cultural products were quite similar, I still managed to find some delicious churros! Additionally, I stumbled upon a charming cloisonne bracelet and purchased it for a few dozen yuan. The allure of autumn in Beijing is irresistible, and once again, I found myself enchanted by the city's beauty. Let's all embrace the gifts of autumn! 🍁🍂

to Changping for a hot spring and playing in the snow The only good thing about summer is that you can see the beautiful sunset of the Four Nine City🌇, the orange color in the evening is the best match with this city of Beijing😍! For sunset and evening glow, you must come to Shichahai🤩! It's really beautiful🤗! The photos are super good👍! It's like a sea of oranges~ Especially for silhouette shooting🎬, it's super beautiful, many tourists with SLR cameras take pictures like paintings🖼. The mobile phone lens really can't capture its beauty and atmosphere😭. At around 7 o'clock, the whole Shichahai is orange🧡, with a festive atmosphere and poetic and picturesque🎇. Photo guide📷: 1. I took the sunset at around 7:30 in the evening, it was sunny during the day🌞. You can refer to it, the time is roughly from 7 to 7:40. It may be a little earlier after the beginning of autumn. But it's better to go early, because there are many people🙅. 2. The view on the Yinding Bridge is good, but you are not allowed to stay🚶, and it is not very safe with cars coming and going. Just take a picture when you are on the bridge📷. 3. The best position is here on the south bank, which is the bank on your left facing the sunset on the bridge🌅, I took it here🤳. 4. There are many people, some people occupy the position here at more than 6 o'clock, try to go early to find a good position🤳! Transportation🚇: Take the subway to Shichahai or Gulou Street.

It's like something out of a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. After pushing and shoving, I finally got in. From a distance, it's crowded with people. But once you get in, it's relatively easy to find a spot to take pictures. After a round, I've seen the lantern show. I recommend going to see it at night. 👀tips 🚇It is recommended to take the subway line 6 to Beihai North Station and walk there. It's right next to the Lotus Market Archway.

Ice dance under the sunset, the beautiful night is all in Shichahai Ice Rink! 🌅 Don't miss the sunset, enjoy the winter romance in Shichahai Ice Rink, as if you are in a limited edition of ice and snow wonderland. 🕒 Business hours: 🌊Qianhai: 9:00-21:00 (Night field open🌙) 🌊Houhai: 9:00-18:00 💸 Tickets: A flat price of 100💰yuan, all projects are at your disposal (ice cars, ice bikes, etc.), children and adults are the same price, and they cannot be replaced halfway. 🚇 Tips: 🌄The sunset time is between 16:30-16:55. It is recommended to arrive around 16 o'clock to enjoy the sunset glow. Choose the subway🚇! Exit A2 of Shichahai, just over 100 meters walk🚶‍♀️, avoid the trouble of traffic jams. ❄️ Warm tips: Keep warm! Remember to wear enough clothes🧥, hats🧢 and scarves🧣, it is best to bring warm babies. Gloves🧤 are also necessary, and there are uncles and aunts selling outside, ready to solve your coldness at any time.

The West Sea Wetland Park is the first wetland park in the center of Beijing. The waterfront is lined with reeds, bulrushes, lotus flowers, and ducks, making it suitable for leisurely walks. This season is the best time to view the blooming lotus flowers. The West Sea Wetland Park is located in the West Sea of Shichahai, west of Deshengmen in Beijing, surrounded by historical sites such as Huitong Ancestral Hall, Sanguan Temple, Jingye Temple, Puji Temple, and Deshengmen Arrow Tower. The West Sea, also known as Jishuitan, covers an area of 10.9 hectares. The park is lush with aquatic plants, under the blue sky and white clouds, the scenery is beautiful, the air is fresh, the trees are shaded, the ecological green plants are beautiful all year round, suitable for walking and fitness.

❤Recommended reason: Shichahai is located in Xicheng District, Beijing, within the North Second Ring Road of Beijing city area, and is one of the famous attractions representing the unique characteristics of Beijing. Attraction check-in points: 🌺Hutongs: The grass growing on the tiles of the hutongs near Shichahai, you can feel the old Beijing hutong culture. 🌺Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum: You can understand China's history and culture. 🌺Specialty shops on Imperial College Street: You can buy souvenirs with Beijing characteristics. 🌺Motorcycles near the Drum Tower: You can experience the collision of modern transportation tools and ancient buildings. 🗓Itinerary: Morning: Visit the Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum to understand China's history and culture. Noon: Buy souvenirs in specialty shops on Imperial College Street. Afternoon: Visit the hutongs and experience the old Beijing hutong culture. Evening: Experience modern transportation tools near the Drum Tower. 🎫Ticket: Free 🈺Business hours: All day 📝Note tips: ●Shichahai has a large flow of people on weekends and holidays, it is recommended to plan your trip in advance. ●During the tour, pay attention to protect the environment and respect the lives of local residents. ●Pay attention to safety and obey traffic rules. 📍Traffic route: 🚍Bus: You can take bus 106, 116, 60 and other buses to reach Shichahai. 🚇Subway: Take subway line 8 to reach Shichahai.

As the footsteps of the Spring Festival are getting closer, the New Year's atmosphere in the hutongs is becoming more and more intense. Quickly collect these 3 Citywalk routes and go check-in the hutongs full of New Year's atmosphere, if you miss it, you really have to wait for a year! 🏮🧨Once the route is collected, you can go for a walk. 🏮 Shichahai Route: - Route process: Sugar House Coffee ➡️ Free Land Camping Bar ➡️ Shichahai Ice Rink ➡️ Yandai Xiejie ➡️ Nanluoguxiang - 📍 Sugar House Coffee: Here, I seem to have traveled to old Beijing, the dragon-shaped decorations hanging in the stairwell and the red lanterns on the rooftop, giving me a deeper experience of traditional festivals. - 📍 Free Land Camping Bar: The atmosphere here is warm and unique, surrounded by a stove to make tea, the decorations of couplets, lanterns and candied haws, make me feel the warmth of home and the celebration of the New Year. - 📍 Shichahai Ice Rink, Yandai Xiejie, Nanluoguxiang: This is a concentrated manifestation of the old Beijing style, the laughter on the ice and the street snacks, immerse me in a strong festive atmosphere. 🧧 Dongsi North Street + Longfu Temple Street Route: - Route process: 33coffee ➡️ Pepper Kitchen ➡️ Jing A Taproom·Craft Bar ➡️ No Questions West East ➡️ Fu Ge er ➡️ Shijia Hutong - 📍 33coffee: The red lanterns and red banners here make me feel the fiery and lively New Year, it's a good place to take photos and check-in. - 📍 Pepper Kitchen: The red lantern tower and red chili decorations, as well as delicious Beijing dishes, allow me to enjoy a double feast of vision and taste here. - 📍 Jing A Taproom·Craft Bar: The red lanterns and dragon-shaped decorations here, as well as craft beer, allow me to experience a New Year's atmosphere that combines Chinese and Western elements. - 📍 No Questions West East: The big red Fu characters and small wooden horses here make me feel the childlike fun and warmth of the New Year. - 📍 Fu Ge er: The red gift boxes and Fu character couplets here make me feel the blessings and joy of the New Year. 🧨 Near the White Pagoda Temple Route: - Route process: Lu Xun Museum ➡️ JM Coffee ➡️ Light of the White Pagoda ➡️ White Pagoda Temple ➡️ Yao Coffee ➡️ Temple of Emperors of Past Dynasties ➡️ Guangji Temple ➡️ China Geological Museum ➡️ Xishiku Church - This route is full of cultural atmosphere, allowing me to have a deeper understanding of Beijing's history and culture while feeling the New Year's atmosphere.

The Jiaolong of Shichahai, which was the hottest attraction in Beijing during this year's Spring Festival, still stands tall. In the first lunar month, the thick white snow surrounded the area, and Shichahai was frozen over, with the Jiaolong presenting a majestic and domineering presence. Now, with the arrival of spring, the tender green willow branches by the water dance in the breeze, and the colorful Jiaolong, composed of a giant head and thousands of colorful auspicious cloud lanterns, remains a spectacular sight, full of vitality. Back then, the place was crowded with people, and tourists flocked to catch a glimpse of the Jiaolong's charm. Now, in the quiet of the early morning, many residents run beneath the dragon's body. The Jiaolong of Shichahai is 202.4 meters long, symbolizing 'the dragon soars across the four seas in 2024.' The dragon's head is located at the south gate of the Lotus Flower Market, and its body stretches across the entire street on the west side of the market. The Jiaolong installation features digital lighting effects, and at night, the giant dragon shimmers with flowing lights, and its eyes slowly open and close. Those who did not see the Shichahai Jiaolong during the Spring Festival should take the opportunity to visit and receive some of the dragon's luck for the year. According to information on the local treasure website, the Jiaolong display is expected to end in late March. To get to the Shichahai scenic area, take Subway Line 6 and get off at the Beihai North Gate station. The scenic area is free of charge.

❤️As many people know, the upcoming New Year is the Year of the Dragon, and there are dragon-shaped lanterns everywhere in Beijing. But this one in the Houhai Lotus Market is a visual feast in terms of height, length, and shape, full of New Year's atmosphere. 🏡Houhai is originally a concentrated area of old Beijing's history and culture, with a strong humanistic atmosphere. This giant dragon lantern has stolen the show, attracting countless onlookers. Named 'Sea Dragon', the giant dragon lantern is 202 meters long, the longest in Beijing's Spring Festival dragon lanterns. It is said to use traditional lantern art + modern light effects, specially made for the upcoming Spring Festival. 🔥Witnessing this lantern at sunset, a touch of gold in the blue tone, the picture level is instantly full, the shape is very eye-catching whether it is the whole or the details. Its ups and downs are interesting, the color is strong, the dragon body composed of several sections of colored lights twists and turns for hundreds of meters, decorated with auspicious cloud patterns, full of deep meaning for the arrival of the New Year. ⏰When to go? It is said that this dragon lantern will be on display until the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, so there is no need to rush to check in. 🌈When to go? The lighting time seems to be different every day, basically around 17:00 in the afternoon, and if you catch the sunset weather, it's especially perfect. 🚻Recommended best route and photo location: The dragon head is at the entrance of the Lotus Market, extending south along the west bank of Houhai to the dock. The middle section can take details, the dragon head is suitable for taking the whole, both front and side angles are good choices. ⛰What views are worth seeing? With the dragon lantern and the surrounding spotlights, the festive flavor of the Houhai area is even stronger, suitable for a stroll in the evening. 🏠What facilities are worth noting? Mature scenic area, fully equipped, can eat, drink and have fun. 📷How to take beautiful photos: It is recommended to use a 16-35mm lens to take the whole, and a large aperture fixed focus lens to take details or portraits. 🚗How to get there? It's best to take the bus, it's hard to find a parking space, locate the Lotus Market. ☎How to buy tickets and make reservations? Just go directly, it's free. 🔥Must-see TIPS before checking in: 1. It is said that the lights are only turned off at night, so there's no need to rush. 2. It's better to take photos at the blue night time before it gets completely dark. 3. There are guardrails under the lights, pay attention to safety. Specific location: South Gate of Houhai Lotus Market, Xicheng District Opening hours: Open when the lights are on at night, before the 15th day of the first lunar month Type of visit: National style photography, internet celebrity check-in

Yandai Byway is a newly popular hutong in the Drum Tower area, with its entrance on Di'anmen Street. The hutong branches off and connects to Shichahai, so if you're going to Shichahai, be sure to take a stroll down Yandai Byway as well. 😊 This hutong has an atmosphere similar to Nanluoguxiang, but its architecture has more of the old Beijing hutong characteristics, making it even better for taking photos. 👍 🚉Transportation: Exit from Shichahai Station A1, walk about 200 meters to reach the entrance of Yandai Byway. ⚠️It is not recommended to drive as there is no parking available, and the area around Di'anmen is extremely congested. 🚴If you are a group of friends traveling around the city, you can also ride shared bicycles here, and you can enjoy visiting nearby attractions such as Prince Gong's Mansion, Beihai Park, and the corner towers of the Forbidden City along the way, which is very interesting. 👏 ⏰Suggested visiting time: Noon🌞 - Night🌛 🎠Travel route: 🍜For lunch, you can go to 'Makai Restaurant' for a meal. This restaurant is frequented by locals, offering good value for money. The lamb skewers and various semi-finished dishes at the restaurant window are freshly made and can be taken home to eat. 🐰In the afternoon, it's recommended to stroll down Yandai Byway first, check in at some popular stores, such as the Great Qing Post Office, National Trend Milk Candy, Old Beijing Paper Cutting, Beijing Rabbit Lord, etc. You can buy them for collection or as gifts. 👉There are also many delicious foods on this street, such as Roast Meat Season, Ya'er Li Ji Shuan Meat, Ping'an Potstickers, which are chain brands worth trying. There are also many other popular snacks, buy according to your taste! ❗️ If you like drinking coffee☕️ and want to take panoramic photos of the Drum Tower area, you can check in at 'Sugar House' coffee shop, where you can take beautiful photos... However, you may need to queue. In the evening, walk into Shichahai, and the twilight, reflecting on the calm and green water, with you standing beside, just a random shot can be a set of great photos. 😃 When you're tired, sit in a roadside bar, order a cocktail, and chat with friends while listening to the singer's deep voice, which is another kind of mood. ⚠️Of course, remember to look for group purchases before entering the bar to save money. tips🚩 1⃣️ You can't go boating this season🚣 2⃣️ It's crowded, so take care of your belongings and don't be careless. 3⃣️ You can push a stroller, but it's not recommended to bring pets. ㊗️Have fun, follow me, and share firsthand travel experiences. 🌸

I never expected the lotus-filled Shichahai to be so beautiful. Walking on the boardwalk by Qianhai, The warm summer breeze skims over the lake, bringing moist air, Enveloped with the fragrance of lotus flowers, it hits you in the face. The lotus flowers that bloomed earlier have now turned into seed pods, Buds, lotus flowers, seed pods, and leaves, The different stages of the lotus meet here at this time. The rowing boats sway with the green waves, Though it's not the grand scene of endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky, It is still the most beautiful scenery of Shichahai in summer. 🎫Ticket: Free admission 🎫Boat ticket: There are 3 types of boats, each with a different fee ① The cheapest is the 4-person pedal boat, 150 yuan/hour, whole boat rental ② The mid-priced one is the 4-person electric boat, 220 yuan/hour, whole boat rental ③ There is also the atmospheric rowing boat with a boatman, 80 yuan/half hour, available for boat sharing 📍Location: Shichahai - Lotus Viewing Area 🌸Lotus Viewing Route: Beihai North Subway Station → Lotus Flower Market → North along Qianhai → East along Qianhai → Shichahai Subway Station 🚇Transportation: Shichahai Station on Subway Line 8 or Beihai North Station on Line 6 ❗Tips: ▼ Currently, some lotus flowers have withered, and some still have many buds. The next one or two weeks are suitable for viewing. Walking along the boardwalk, the area is not very large, suitable for leisurely strolls. ▼In addition to lotus flowers, Shichahai in summer also boasts beautiful sunsets and evening clouds. Choose a day with good weather, check the sunset cloud probability in advance, and the sunset at Shichahai will surely amaze you. The sunset in summer is after 7 pm. ▼You can take a boat from any of the three piers in Qianhai. If you are in the mood, you can take a boat to view the lotus or let the small boat drift freely. It's very summery, remember to apply sunscreen