Eleventh Post - China, Shichahai(十刹海)

 The eleventh place that I want to go is Shichahai of china. I know this place thanks to Chinese lessons in high school.

 Shichahai is an historic scenic area consisting of three lakes in the north of central Beijing

in China. They are located to the north-west of the Forbidden City and north-west of the Beihai Lake. Shichahai consists of the following three lakes: Qianhai (前海), Xihai (西海) and Houhai (后海). In imperial times it was called the Riverbank.

There is place called Shichahai Lake in Beijing that gains the reputation of the most beautiful attraction. Shichahai Lake located in the center of the city, not far from Forbidden City has in total area of 147 hectares and because of that, it has become one of the largest lakes in China. This nature lake has such a beauty and stunning scenery with the hills view around. Surround the lake, there also has some important and famous historical places which famous from long time ago, since Yuan Dynasty. And in Ming and Qing Dynasty, Shichahai area had already become the resident area for lot of senior officials.

 At past, some local resident take advantages of the lake to fulfill their daily need such as, fishing, fish farming, relaxing place, etc. And from Ming Dynasty, the lake has become tourism destination, planted with trees, flowers and renovated with the layout of the building where located in the strategic lake. Till now, Shichahai Lake had several renovated from local government to make the lake more commercial.

 Today, Shichahai has become the exotic place famous among the local visitors. Travelers are addicted in the traditional culture of Beijing and have the enthusiastic to explore the old courtyard. Enjoy and feel like you are stay and live inside the old Beijing make Shichahai become the top leisure destination.

 Now, Shichahai area also filled with unique restaurants, bars, cafes, souvenir shops etc. As sunset approaches, the bright lights and traditional lanterns in the many bars and restaurants offer a fun and attractive atmosphere. Whether you’re out for your evening walk or looking for a place to share a drink with friend, Shichahai Lake can be the right place. The area combined the nature view with harmonic cultural tradition.

    A Day View Of Beijing Shichahai Lake

 In Shichahai there is also famous restaurant you can not missed. The restaurant called “Barbecue Ji” Restaurant. Barbecue Ji Restaurant has a long history, it gradually formed its unique style on the process of development and became one of the most famous Capital flavor. In addition to the traditional roast lamb meat, Barbecue Ji Restaurant also provide Roast Duck, fish ,chicken and seafood, etc. Barbecue Ji Restaurant has become the first choice of abroad and domestic visitors to have a taste of Chinese traditional flavor. Barbecue Ji Restaurant has become the most unique scenery of Shichahai area.

 

Roast Lamb Meat In Barbecue Ji

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