As night falls, the lights of Shichahai illuminate the fireworks and romance of old Beijing. I challenged myself with a budget of 50 yuan to "eat all the Shichahai" and discovered an ultimate route from traditional snacks to slightly tipsy nightlife - the lotus banquet in Qianhai and the bar street in Houhai. Surprisingly, I discovered unexpected travel surprises!
1. Qianhai Lotus Banquet: Unlock Beijing Shichahai Cuisine for 50 yuan
At 6 pm in the evening, I set off from Yinding Bridge and passed through the lotus market nestled by weeping willows. The air was filled with the aroma of grilled meat. This is widely recognized by foodies as a "paradise for common people's cuisine", where you can enjoy it for just 20 yuan per person!
10 yuan: Wonton Hou's thin skin Wonton
The "Wonton marquis" on Gulou East Street is the memory of Beijingers from snacks to big food. A bowl of hot Wonton with fresh meat, the skin as thin as paper, the stuffing solid, and the shrimp skin Seaweed soup, fresh eyebrows will fall off. Secretly tell you, adding a spoonful of chili oil is even more satisfying!
15 yuan: Ma Jiang Sugar Cake from Man Heng Ji
The Man Heng Ji on Ping'anli West Street hides the most "sinful" sugar cake in all of Beijing! Underneath the crispy outer layer is flowing sesame paste and brown sugar, with a sweet and fragrant bite, paired with a free cup of barley tea to relieve greasiness. The neighboring table master said, "This smell is even more authentic than an internet celebrity store
25 yuan: Grilled Pork Set Meal for Barbecue Season
The century old restaurant "Barbecue Season" on the north bank of Shichahai uses freshly ordered and grilled Zhangjiakou lamb. 50 yuan for a small portion of grilled meat (enough for two people to eat). The fat is sizzling on the iron plate, wrapped in sesame Shaobing (Baked cake in griddle), and chewed off, full of burning fragrance. The shop assistant smiled and said, "Our grilled meat is a 'national Intangible Cultural Heritage', and even Emperor Qianlong praised it
2. Houhai Bar Street: Shichahai Night tour Guide
At 8 pm, swaying along the diagonal street of cigarette bags to Houhai, this place has transformed into a neon lit "nightlife universe". The sound of the resident singer in the bar creates a wonderful contrast with the tranquility of the alley.
30 yuan: Surprise of Hutong Craft Brewing
Da Yue Beer "is hidden in Doujiao Hutong. Order a cup of" Young Marshal IPA "(35 yuan), and the citrus aroma and malt bitterness are perfectly balanced. Sitting under the courtyard of a quadrangle courtyard, listening to jazz music, it feels like traveling back to the mixed time and space of old Beijing and the East Village of New York.
Free Easter eggs: an impromptu performance by the seaside
While taking a walk along the lake, I ran into a group of young people playing African drums. They sat around the stone steps, striking a free rhythm, and passersby joined in dancing. A backpacker exclaimed, "This is the soul of Beijing's nightlife
3. Hidden gameplay: You can still spend 50 yuan like this!
5 yuan: Tomatoes on sticks beside Song Qingling's former residence
Across the northern edge of Houhai, a cart owner's red fruit Tomatoes on sticks is only 5 yuan. Hawthorn seeds are removed and coated with sugar. With a "click" sound, it has a sweet and sour taste that is appetizing. The old man smiled and said, "My craftsmanship predates that of an internet celebrity store by thirty years
10 yuan: Romantic boat ticket for night trip to Shichahai
After 9pm, the price of the cruise ship drops to 10 yuan per person (originally 60 yuan). Lying on the rowing boat, watching the lights reflecting in the water on both sides, the boatman hummed a Beijing rhyme tune, and the moonlight shone on the plaque of the Silver Ingot Viewing Mountain, as if in a painting.
Check the bar performance schedule in advance, there are often niche bands performing on Wednesday/Friday evenings
Try the combination of "copper pot braised meat+Arctic Ocean". Donglaishun's clear water pot paired with sesame sauce is an authentic way to eat
Eating 50 yuan reveals the 'dual personality' of old Beijing
The night in Shichahai is a game field between tradition and modernity. The fireworks in Qianhai and the drunken night in Houhai can experience the extreme contrast with 50 yuan - holding Tomatoes on sticks to listen to rock music, chewing sesame paste candy cakes to watch the boat lights flicker. As a hutong old man said, "Here, Qianlong's copper pot braised pork and young people's craft beer have never been rivals, but partners
If you are searching for "Beijing Shichahai cuisine" or "Houhai bar street guide", bring this list and start a dual carnival of taste and visual enjoyment!
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