Beijing's Top Sights - Beijing - page 171

» Parks & Squares Head to Dìtán Park ( CLICK HERE ) for a spot of kite-flying. Then, come
early evening, visit the public square between the Drum and Bell Towers to join in with a
game of jiànzi (shuttlecock keepie-uppies) or some formation dancing.
Getting There & Away
» Subway Lines 8, 2 and 5 all serve this neighbourhood well.
» Bus Bus 107 links the Drum Tower with Dongzhimen Transport Hub. Bus 5 runs south
from the Drum Tower, past Běihǎi and Jǐngshān Parks, along the west side of the Forbid-
den City and on to Qiánmén at the south end of Tiān'ānmén Square. Bus 113 runs south
from Andingmennei Dajie then east to the Workers Stadium and Sānlǐtún.
Lonely Planet's Top Tip
Rent a bike while you're here, or even buy a cheap secondhand one; you can give it away when you leave. Cyc-
ling is the best way to see the city, and is especially good for exploring this area's hútòng .
Best Places to Eat
» Yáojì Chǎogān ( CLICK HERE )
» Yáng Fāng Lamb Hotpot ( CLICK HERE )
» Róng Tiān Sheep Spine ( CLICK HERE )
» Bǎihé Vegetarian Restaurant ( CLICK HERE )
» Dàlǐ Courtyard ( CLICK HERE )
For reviews, see CLICK HERE
Best Places to Drink
» Great Leap Brewing ( CLICK HERE )
» El Nido ( CLICK HERE )