Beijing's most popular outdoor skating rink at Qianhai, the lake just south of Houhai, is now open, five days earlier than last year due to this year's chilly temps. Ice skating has always been ...

It was a scorching Sunday in July. I was cycling, for the first time, a fixed wheel bicycle, which can't coast as the pedals are always in motion. By the time I reached Houhai I was cooked. My knees ...

Bob Ring of the La Nordiques skates away from Sami Haikala of Karhukopia during their game at the Houhai Pond Hockey Tournament on January 18. Photo: Li Hao/GT Beijing's scenic lake district Houhai is ...

With their gaudy music, ramshackle interiors, sometimes rip-off prices and generally touristy feel, Houhai's bars are not always the ideal location for a memorable night out. However, Tao Yao bar is a ...

Houhai, located dead in the middle of old Beijing, is also known as Shishahai, an area including Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai and with a history of more than 700 years. According to historical records, ...

Why is Houhai Lake number 8 on the list? Houhai Lake is a friendly escape for all people from the hustle bustle of big city life, even if for a couple of hours. Houhai seems to be a veritable ...

Houhai in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District offers modern urban views and a peaceful night walk captured in 4K. Meet Moya: World's first life-like humanoid robot from China that walks, winks and smiles like ...

In the past, it was a favourite dating spot for couples on an evening stroll, and for ice-skating in winter. If you stick to the north end, you can certainly see why; the willow lined walkways and ...

Two lakes in old Beijing have grown into the city's second biggest entertainment district over the past two years, rivalling the Sanlitun bar street. But this popularity has led to problems that ...