Houhai lake is an integral part of Shichahai. Beihai is on the south side of Shichahai and the Houhai lake is in the south. The two local water systems are connected, belonging to the relationship between upstream and downstream.

1)Boat ride on the Houhai Lake
Houhai is a manmade lake that was once the royal family’s private pool. Today, it’s a popular place for families who come here to cycle around the lake as well as couples who stroll hand in hand. Renting a covered paddle boat is ultra popular at the weekends and, especially on sunny spring and fall days

2)Houhai Bar Street
It is an ideal place for you to enjoy the great night life in Beijing and not to miss it. Close to Shichahai Lake and Beijing hutongs, Houhai Bar Street combines Chinese and western culture. A lot of people from the whole world head to Houhai Bar Street to have fun in the bars. Due to beautiful scenery and rich wine types, it is a hot destination in the evening and highly praised by lots of visitors. As Houhai Bar Street in one part of Shichahai Lake, you can still have a walk to enjoy its beautiful night scenery when you don’t want a drink.

By Bus: Take No.5, 60, 90, 107 and 204 stop at the Drum Tower, just east of Houhai.

 By Metro:The nearest subway station at Beihai North on Line 6 is about half a kilometer west of Qianhai. To reach Houhai, subway riders must walk north along the shore of Qianhai to Houhai. Take subway line 2 and get off at Gulou Street (????) station.

The Houhai lake park is free to the visitors, and it opening all days.