From Sanlitun to Shichahai

摘要

正 In the summer, boats gliding on the lake and large numbers of willows make Shichahai a typical cityscape. Strolling along the banks of the lake, you will soon reach the bar street that is rapidly becoming well-known.Cane chairs, bamboo-curtains and lanterns have been widely adopted as ornaments for the growing multitude of bars in this once-quiet backwater. Comparing Shichahai with Sanlitun, a person who is fond of bar life may well come to the conclusion that the two are definitely different cultures. While Shichahai is Chinese in style, Sanlitun shares similarities with bars overseas.