In the 1950s and 1960s, skating on Beijing's Shichahai Lake was a popular winter pastime. Young Xi often rushed home from ...

There are two famous restaurants in Beijing that serve roast meat: Kaorouji, known for its roast mutton, located on the north shore of Shichahai; and Kaorouwan, famous for roast beef, located on ...

Prince Gong's Mansion (Gongwangfu) is located near Shichahai Lake, to the northwest of the Forbidden City in Beijing. It’s the largest and best-preserved Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) princely mansion.