6. Shichahai Lake (Beijing) Shichahai skating rink popularly known as Houhai is located in Houhai, Xicheng District. It is an open-air skating rink.Shichahai Lake is actually three connected lakes: Qianhai Lake (front lake), Houhai Lake (back lake) and Xihai Lake (West Lake). Surrounded by historic architecture, the outdoor rink has ice chairs and ice bikes available for rent.