Xicheng is popular for dining and nightlife around hip Gulou Street, an area of narrow hutong alleys packed with stylish modern restaurants and hot pot places, as well as stalls offering baozi buns and dumplings. Cocktail bars and trendy speakeasies sit alongside vintage shops and indie boutiques. Nearby, the landmark Bell and Drum towers offer city views, while green spaces include Beihai Park and large Houhai Lake.