In the gentle waves of Shicha Lake, there lies the most authentic fireworks atmosphere of old Beijing. Rent a bicycle and use cycling to connect the beautiful scenery of Qianhai, Houhai, and Xihai, shuttle through the winding alleys, and experience the N ways of "slow life" in 24 hours. This cycling guide takes you to unlock hidden delicacies on the "China Food Map" and experience "Unusual Things to Do in Beijing"!
Cycling route: Shichahai Lake and Hutong exploration
Starting point: Shichahai Subway Station → Route: Qianhai West Bank → Yinding Bridge → Houhai South Bank → Cigarette Bag Diagonal Street → Bell and Drum Tower → Baochao Hutong → Yonghe Palace → Wudaoying Hutong → Terminal: Guozijian Street
Highlight: The entire 6-kilometer journey combines cycling and walking, covering three major themes: "Silver Ingot Mountain View", "Hutong Coffee", and "Beijing style Snacks".
The taste of Hutongs on the tongue of the food map
Lotus Market (West Coast of Qianhai)
Must eat: braised, boiled, burned, fried, enema
Experience: Sitting on a rattan chair by the lake, munching on a sheep's head with garlic juice, watching wild ducks swim past weeping willows.
Cigarette Bag Diagonal Street (North End of Houhai)
Internet celebrity store: Yaoji stir fried liver (braised+Arctic Ocean)
Hidden item: The "Sugar Ears" from the old stall at the entrance of the alley, crispy and non sticky.
Baochao Hutong
Cafe: METAL HANDS (handmade coffee+alley terrace)
Small shop: No. 69 Zhajiangmian of Fangzhuan Factory (the same style as Nicholas Tse! You need to queue up).
Wudaoying Hutong
International Style: He Kitchen (Vietnamese Rice Noodles+French Desserts)
Wen Qingai: Saffron Restaurant (Spanish Seafood Rice+Craft Beer).
Unusual experience of avoiding crowds gameplay
Silver Ingot Bridge "Mountain and Lake Line" (Sunrise/Sunset)
Location: "Guanshan Pavilion" on the west side of the bridge, use a telephoto lens to capture the reflection of "Xishan Qingxue".
Hutong "Shangfang Jiewa" Coffee (located on the east side of Baita Temple)
Shop name: Polonio (terrace facing the White Tower, latte latte is a hutong tile).
Night tour of Houhai (19:00-21:00)
Gameplay: Pack a rowing boat (bargain up to 80 yuan/hour) and listen to the boatman hum "Beijing tune".
Hutong cycling photography (7:00am)
Route: Di'anmen Outer Street → Zhonglou Bay Hutong, take a big shot of "Red Wall Cycling".
The Story of Time in the Hutong
Caochang Hu Tongqun: Caochang Toutiao to Shitiao, a combination of small shops and cultural cafes in the 1980s.
Xixinglong Street: Buy an Arctic Ocean, sit at the entrance of "Fushan Coffee", and watch the elders play chess.
Yangmei Zhuxie Street: Visit the "Model Bookstore" and read a book called "Old Stories from the South of the City" in the former site of a century old church.
When the sunset dyed the Silver Ingot Bridge golden red, the smoke from the alleyways gradually rose, and the ripples of Shichahai reflected the figure of a cyclist. This is an adventure about taste, a journey through history, and even a slow journey to meet the skin of the city. Next time you come to Beijing, don't rush to check in at the scenic spots. Get on your bike and let the wind of the hutongs tell you: the soul of old Beijing is hidden in every brick and every shout.
Tips
Car rental: There are shared bicycles/electric scooters at Exit C of Shichahai Metro Station.
Wearing: The cobblestone road in the alley is uneven, it is recommended to wear non slip shoes.
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