1 The park in Houhai is Beihai Park, where we started to paddle. It's not bad to go and relax. 2 Bars... The bars in Houhai are relatively expensive, GAY BAR and the like are considered specialties... Pole dancing is everywhere, not considered special... 3 Yandai Xiejie is good, they are all small shops with special characteristics. Houhai refers to Shichahai, which consists of three water bodies: Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai. In order to distinguish it from the first three seas, namely the North Sea, the Central Sea and the South China Sea, it is called the last three seas. Houhai starts from Di'anmenwai Street in the east, Xinjiekou Street in the west, Ping'an Street in the south, and ends at the North Second Ring Road in the north, with a total area of ??146.7 hectares, including 34 hectares of water area and 11.5 hectares of green space. This is an ancient water body in Beijing that existed during the Yuan Dynasty 700 years ago. Houhai is a part of Shichahai that has been around for thousands of years. It is an idle place with water, mountain views, and weeping willows on the shore. The houses and residents on the shore, as well as the surrounding royal palaces and former residences of celebrities, add to it the endless charm of Beijing flavor and history. . People come here just because they can still hear the crisp chirping of insects in autumn, still see the miniature of the courtyard buildings of old Beijing, and still savor the royal legacy that seems to have gone far away. It is said to be a "sea", but it is actually a huge artificial lake, a clear pool that was exclusive to the royal family in the old days. Houhai is located in the center of Beijing, only four or five stops away from Tiananmen Square. It is connected to the famous Beihai by the water, and is far away from Jingshan and the Forbidden City. Walking along the coast, if you don't pay attention, you will see green tiles and red walls. Outside those tall and solemn gates, only the tall and lush trees in the courtyard can be seen. It's mysterious. It is said that the waters of Houhai are connected to the dragon veins of the Forbidden City and have been a geomantic treasure since ancient times. Therefore, eminent monks from past dynasties built temples here, while princes, princes and ministers selected sites to build mansions and gardens on the shore. Celebrities also moved to the lake one after another, starting the original waterfront life on Houhai. Therefore, as the saying goes, "First there is Shichahai, then there is Beijing City." Essays on Houhai Author: Huang Li Houhai is actually just a component of Shichahai, but we are accustomed to use Houhai to refer to Shichahai. What we usually refer to as "going to Houhai" is probably just going to Qianhai, going to the lotus market, and drinking expensive tea on the island in the middle of the lake; it is also likely to be going to the West Sea, climbing the Huitong Temple, or visiting I spent twenty or thirty yuan to "steal half a day's leisure" to go fishing in the center of this ancient capital. However, I have never fished there. I decided that I must go fishing this summer; or I might actually go there. Houhai is the larger of the three relatively independent small lakes in Shichahai. In my opinion, it is not like the lungs of the city as environmentalists say, but more like a slightly narrow stomach. Among the concepts of old Beijing, Houhai is my favorite. Even when there is a lot of people, Houhai, hidden among the tall buildings, can be considered peaceful. Get off the bus at Gulou, cross Yandai Xiejie, and arrive at Yinding Bridge. When a person is on the bridge, his left hand is the front sea and his right hand is the back sea. I usually start along the left bank of Houhai Lake and pass by row after row of bars. The bars are obviously less crowded in winter than in summer, but in recent years, winter has been much busier than in the past. Passing by the cruise pier, I often row there, sometimes with several people, sometimes with two people, sometimes alone. I like that moment of leisure. Passing by Wild Duck Island, there are more and more ducks there, and there are also some beautiful water birds staying overnight. However, I have always expressed doubts about the solidity of Wild Duck Island. One year, Wild Duck Island really sank to the bottom of the water, and there was still a circle around the Wild Duck Island. The wooden fence prevents cruise ships from harming the Wild Duck Island, but no one will harm the Wild Duck. In fact, so many buildings use marble. The Wild Duck Island can be built with rough marble, and then build a low and well-proportioned pavilion on top. It is exclusively for wild ducks to live in, so that their lives will be much more comfortable, and the worrying incident of the sinking of Mallard Island will never happen again. After passing the Kong Yiji Hotel, there is another bridge. The water flowing under that bridge comes from the West Sea. Then we passed Shichahai Snack Street, the former residence of Soong Ching Ling, passed a fitness center and a courtyard with an unknown short tower, and then returned to Yinding Bridge. If my interest is high, I will continue walking and circle around the West Sea. In recent years, the West Sea has become more materialistic and impetuous in the city, which I don’t like much anymore.
If you are no longer interested, you will go through Yandai Xiejie again and take a bus home. If you are interested again because of the exquisiteness of Yandai Xiejie, you will take a stroll in the small alley near the Drum Tower and Bell Tower. It is said that every alley has lived in a prominent dignitary, and researching it would probably turn into a thick dictionary. I like the sea after winter. When the trees are desolate, there are very few tourists in Houhai. Walking alone along the lakeside gives me a sense of ancient melancholy. I like the sea after spring. Slowly, the willow branches turn green. "The willow color looks far away but close up." "No", the ice surface melts, "the duck prophet of spring river water warmth", you can see the footsteps of spring vividly through Houhai; I like Houhai in summer, there are many tourists, but there are not many lotus in Houhai, a few or two branches standing by the water look... Deserted, I like the summer nights in Houhai, with endless music and music every night, the bars on both sides sing melancholic blues, the sound of oars and lights on the lake, the lingering feeling of Jiangnan; I dislike the Houhai in autumn, when the prosperity has faded, the fallen leaves are rustling, and the cruise ships It is leaning listlessly on the shore. When visitors come here, they all feel sad, and desolation rises from the bottom of their hearts. It is a good time to bring a pot of turbid wine to Houhai. Houhai will play a song for you that makes people and gods cry. Guangling powder. However, this time when I went to Houhai, a piece of "Swordsman" played by guzheng floated in the distance. It was intermittent, sometimes strong and sometimes weak. The carefree tune kept me lingering for a long time and I couldn't bear to leave. When I go to Houhai, I like to share it with others. I am an extremely passionate person and like to tell beautiful things. I am about to become the most competent Houhai tour guide. I prefer walking in Houhai with my loved ones, but maybe I am too obsessed with Houhai. Few people like to accompany me to Houhai anymore. They may not understand my emotions towards Houhai. Yes, Houhai is not my hometown and has nothing to do with me. Why am I so obsessed with Houhai? Perhaps a rhyme poem on the rocks on the back coast tells the reason: half a pond of duck green water, a few gusts of willow wind. Walking slowly to find the fragrant path, I suspect it is connected to Taoyuan. The oriole's song continues intermittently, and the person is drawing a picture. The original poem "Taoyuan" is "Taoyuan", which must be a typo. The reason why I like Houhai just confirms the pastoral complex of literati throughout the history, right? Confined to the trivial matters of the mortal world, couldn't this peaceful "urban paradise" provide a little comfort to my wandering soul and give my impetuous mind a moment of peace? [Edit this paragraph] Houhai Bar: The tone is similar to other bars, with simple old furniture, green plants, and personalized decorations, giving it a lazy feel. The bars in Houhai are not big, and perhaps the space can avoid excessive noise. This is why I like to go clubbing in Houhai. The moon is high, the light is ambiguous, and a faint sound of erhu or pipa drifts from the cruise ship on the lake, adding a petty bourgeoisie atmosphere to the tranquil Houhai. Lovers whispering, brothers who turn wine into singing. The melodious sound of the piano reminds people of the river in their hometown and their childhood friends, catching crickets on that summer night. Houhai is a place suitable for nostalgia. Every time I come to Houhai, I feel nostalgic. Taking a girlfriend to Houhai to experience the romance of Beijing is the most worthwhile thing to consider this season. Addendum: The park in Houhai is Beihai Park, where we started sculling. It's not bad to go and relax. Bars... The bars in Houhai are relatively expensive, GAY BAR and the like are considered special... Pole dancing Yandai Xiejie is good, they are all small shops with special characteristics. Shichahai’s bar street, Prince Gong’s Mansion, three-wheel tour in Hutong, crazy grilled wings, underground band performances, Nanluogu Lane and Jiumen. Every store there is unique! Very nice!