Phoenix Palace Hotel Beijing is just a few blocks away from the famous Rear Lake. Rear Lake or Houhai is one of the three lakes in Shichahai. The lakes are collectively known as the "Back Lakes" because of it's location. It is a historic scenic area ocated to the north-west of the Forbidden City and Beihai Lake. In the summer tourists can rent boats to peddle on the lakes. In the winter a lot of people come to ice-skate. This is also a bustling area of cafés, classy restaurants, and boutiques located along the shores that the tourists looks forward to visit and the expatriates loves to spend their evenings with.
Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling located in the Rear Lake area of the West City District is a lovely Beijing garden elegantly laid out with rocks and ponds lines by pine tress, cypresses and flowers. In only takes 20 Yuan for tourists to gain entrance to the historic place and learn about the life of Soong Ching Ling.
Aside from these additional exceptional places to visit, the shops nearby are an easy source to buy what you need. Some of the shops are:
Jinfurong Shower Center
Datieguo Chinese Cuisine
Huihuangyuan Chinese Cuisine
Zaogaowang Bakery
Meilianmei Supermarket
Yuanchanghou Tea shop
BOOK NOW at PHOENIX PALACE HOTEL BEIJING and we will be happy to guide your tour.
