Just a few blocks away from the famous Rear Lake of Shichahai, the Phoenix Palace Hotel is truly a stone’s throw away from Beijing’s top destination sites. The Rear Lake or locally known as Houhai, are joined together with 2 other historical lakes, they collectively called the “Black Lakes”. This historic site is located just north west of the Forbidden City.
During the height of the summer heat, tourist can rent boats that are available for a fair price, peddling around the lake, and taking memorable pictures are just one of the great things to do during summer.
In winter, looking outside the Phoenix Palace Hotel’s window, the lake becomes a large skating rink where people from every corner of the world can show off their moves.
Classy cafes and restaurants are also within close proximity to the hotel, boutiques located along the shores provide tourist with the most unique oriental gifts for your love ones at home.
The Phoenix Palace hotel is blessed to be at the heart of it all, for more information about the sights and sounds surrounding the area, please don’t hesitate to contact us, our friendly English speaking receptionists will be gland to help you in planning your stay with us.
Located near the Rear Lake area of the West City District of Beijing is the former residence of the late Soong Ching Ling. The Phoenix Palace Hotel is very blessed to be at close proximity to the place where a garden is elegantly laid out to honor Soong Ching Ling’s contribution to China’s political history.
Soong Ching Ling is said to be the first Asian woman to become head of state without any monarchical influence. To get more acquainted with her contribution and work, the garden located near the Rear Lakeoffers tourist a brief presentation of her life story portrayed in the sculptures and antiques at the garden.
To know more about China’s hidden hot spots, be sure check-in to the Phoenix Palace Hotel and we will gladly help you with your day’s itinerary.
