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Shichahai Hutongs

An activity in Shichahai, Beijing, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Shichahai Hutongs in Shichahai, Beijing
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Why go

Old alleyways around Houhai and the Drum and Bell Towers, best by bike or rickshaw.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Beijing, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Houhai Bar Street, 0.0 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Culture
Neighborhood
Shichahai
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Beijing, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Houhai Bar Street

    Lakeside bars with live music along the shore of Houhai.

    Drinks · 0.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Jingshan Park

    Hill park directly north of the palace with a view over its golden roofs.

    Outdoors · 2.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Forbidden City (Palace Museum)

    The Ming and Qing imperial palace, nearly a thousand buildings behind red walls.

    Sight · 3.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Siji Minfu

    Popular Peking duck chain carving crisp duck tableside at fair prices.

    Food · 3.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Guijie (Ghost Street)

    Street of restaurants lit by red lanterns, known for spicy crayfish and hot pot late into the night.

    Food · 3.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Temple of Heaven

    Ming-era altar complex where emperors prayed for harvests, set in a large park.

    Sight · 6.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Shichahai Hutongs is a stop on our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Beijing

Shichahai Hutongs is our only activity pick in Beijing; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Beijing guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Beijing run from 2°C in January to 33°C in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Shichahai Hutongs itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Beijing from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Beijing weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Shichahai, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, 100035
Coordinates
39.94179, 116.38245
Destination
Beijing, China

Shichahai Hutongs: quick answers

How much time do you need at Shichahai Hutongs?

Plan on about 2 hours at Shichahai Hutongs. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Shichahai Hutongs?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Rent a shared bike and get lost in the side lanes.

Is Shichahai Hutongs free?

Yes, we list Shichahai Hutongs as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Shichahai Hutongs?

Shichahai Hutongs is at Shichahai, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, 100035. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Shichahai Hutongs?

Shichahai Hutongs appears on Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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