Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Best Walks
Houhai Lakes Bike Ride
The Cycle
This very gentle bike ride, all on the flat, whips you round the Houhai lakes and some of
the surrounding
hutong
. There are little-visited temples to discover, as well as two of
Beijing's most impressive and historic residential compounds to explore. You could easily
walk this route as well.
Start
Yandai Xiejie
Finish
Di'anmen Xidajie
Length
2 hours (3 hours if walking); 5km
Take a Break
Yangfang Hutong is full of little restaurants that make good lunch spots. Otherwise, try
Kong Yiji (
Click here
)
, although if you're on your bike, go easy on the dishes doused in
their trademark sherry-like wine.
