Scores of trendy restaurants, bars and boutiques have sprouted along the shores of this old Imperial Lake, north of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. But the coolest new district in the capital isn't just currently hip, it has been for decades.

Years ago, this leafy lakeside neighborhood north of Tiananmen Square attracted only park-goers, weekend fishermen, or ice skaters, depending on the season. Then, the open of No Name bar (that's how it came to be called; it had no sign, but filled up via word-of-mouth), set for a new generation of stylish establishments.

Since then, the Bohemian area has gone upscale, Yuppified, and emerged as the capital's coolest neighborhood, with scores of bars, restaurants, and boutiques catering to the city's smart set.

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