Beijing Nightlife(2)

Wangfujing Street Night Markets

This local night snack street is located near Wangfujing Street, hence the name of Wangfujing Street Night Markets. Actually it is located on the Donghuamen Street. So this snack food street is also called the Donganmen Night Market. Here you can buy Mongolian barbecued lamb, sweet rolls, drinks, and much more. Even if you don't eatanything, it's interesting to just be here and watch. Add: Take Line 1 of the Beijing subway and get off at the Wangfujing station.

Houhai Lake Area: bars and night boating

Houhai is very fashionable and trendy in contrast to the seedy Sanlitun Bar district. There are many different bars and restaurants that line the shores of the Houhai Lake. The place is interestingly decorated and there is good music with a small dance floor. The area is a good place for people watching and taking a stroll. When we generally talk about Houhai, we often mean Shichahai which is composed of three lakes - Qianhai Lake, Houhai Lake and Xihai Lake. All the three lakes are connected and lined with lots of bars and restaurants. A boat house with boats you can rent to paddle along the lakes.

Add: Houhai lake, Lotus lane, north of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.