Originally Posted by jiejie

I prefer Beihai also and particularly if the Jingshan summit view is obscured by bad air. Beihai itself simply has more to offer inside even if one doesn't walk up the hill. It is certainly an option to do in lieu of or in addition to Jingshan Park (south entrance of Beihai is west of Jingshan), walk to north exit of Beihai and you'll come out opposite the Houhai area on the other side of the boulevard. OP can make a decision in real time depending on time, his mood, and how much his feet ache.