The photographer stands slightly below the sign, using an upward angle and a centered composition to place the golden "Houhai No.5" sign in the center of the frame to highlight the main subject.
Travel Tip: It is recommended to visit on a sunny day.

Shichahai - Houhai No. 5 Signboard

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No. 5 Houhai North Lane, Xicheng District, Beijing (290 meters northwest of Exit A2, Shichahai Subway Station)

Photography Tips

The photographer stands slightly below the sign, using an upward angle and a centered composition to place the golden "Houhai No.5" sign in the center of the frame to highlight the main subject. Travel Tip: It is recommended to visit on a sunny day.

Walking Guide

Walk northeast past the Prince Gong's Mansion - Qinchouting (on your left) and then proceed to the left front.

Walk north to the Gong王府 - Peony Garden (on the left) to reach your destination. 

Note: For a more natural translation, "Gong王府" can be translated as "Gong Wang Fu" (Pinyin) or "Prince Gong's Mansion" for clarity. Here is the revised version:

Walk north to Prince Gong's Mansion - Peony Garden (on the left) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north to the Gong王府 - Peony Garden (on the left) to reach your destination. Note: For a more natural translation, "Gong王府" can be translated as "Gong Wang Fu" (Pinyin) or "Prince Gong's Mansion" for clarity. Here is the revised version: Walk north to Prince Gong's Mansion - Peony Garden (on the left) to reach your destination.

Walk north to the Gong王府 (on the right) and then turn left. Note: Since "Gong王府" is a proper noun, it should be translated as "Gong Wang Fu" or "Prince Gong's Residence." Here’s the corrected version: Walk north to Prince Gong's Residence (on the right) and then turn left.

Walk southeast along Longtoujing Street for 16 meters, then turn left.

Walk east and pass the Royal Princess Costume Photography (on your left), then turn left.

Walk north to the Shrine of the Mountain God (on the left side of the road) and then turn right.

Walk north along Sanzuoqiao Hutong to Changchun Food Store in Xicheng District, Beijing (on your right), then turn left.

Walk west to Shangshanzhai (on the left side of the road), then turn right.

Walk west along Qianhai West Street, passing the cultural and creative gifts shop on your left, then turn right.

Walk 5 meters north and then turn right.

Walk north to Longque Paotui Supermarket (on the left side of the road) and then turn right.

Take the Subway Line 6 to Beihai North Station and exit from the D (southwest) exit.

Walk northeast along the arrow, passing through the Western Gate (on your left), then continue toward the left front.