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后海

Houhai and the hutongs

Rent a bike, get lost on purpose, end at the Drum Tower.

Houhai and the hutongs · 后海
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Houhai and the hutongs · 后海
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Houhai and the hutongs · 后海
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Houhai and the hutongs · 后海
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Houhai and the hutongs · 后海
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Houhai and the hutongs · 后海
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored

Opening hours

Getting there

Address available on the linked map.

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Practical notes

The lakes are ringed with bars that are best avoided after dark. The lanes behind them are the point: Yandai Xiejie for a look, then the quieter hutongs east of the Drum Tower for a proper wander.