Huan Ying! Welcome to Beijing!
China is magical, mysterious and quite simply one of the most magnificent countries in the world. You will find on your Beijing tour that it is an imposing force, giving way to intense growth spurts in various economic sectors, and making way for its race ahead of other superpowers. Beijing, as the Capital City, acts as the gateway to this success. Before you even arrive at your Beijing hotel you'll notice that the women wear the same high heels that the best brands sell, and the men don't ride bicycles but drive flashy cars and zip along speedy freeways.
You will learn all about Beijing while on a tour of Beijing. Beijing’s history dates back to almost 500,000 years when ‘Peking men’ lived in caves here. Documented evidence shows Beijing to have been inhabited almost three thousand years ago. By all accounts, Beijing has had a distinguished and event filled history – It has seen repeated invasions by Chinese warriors and external aggressors, and the ascent and decline of great empires. On your Beijing tour you will hear tales of the devastating fires and other natural calamities that destroyed Beijing, only to have Beijing rise like a phoenix each time. It has been ruled by no less than thirty four emperors, from the Yuan dynasty to the Ming and Qing dynasties, and reigned as the capital city for over 800 years. And at all times, Beijing has remained one of the most important trading centres of China.
On your tour of Beijing, you will undoubtedly be touched by the cultural heritage, the stark difference in lifestyles and the very core of Chinese existence - a legacy that is thick and underlines everything. Beijing offers a panorama of tourist experiences that balance a glorious past and a vibrant present. From the Hutongs to the tea houses of yore, from the temple fairs and the Peking opera to the all night bars and concerts, there is a lot to see and do in Beijing and many Beijing tours to enjoy.
You can start with the world’s largest central square, the Tian’anmen Square, which covers an awesome area of 440,000 square metres. Tian’anmen literally means Gateway of Heavenly Peace, and the square is the venue of many rallies and events. Move on to the Temple of Heaven, which is the biggest sacrificial enclosure in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk up one segment of the well-protected and finely preserved Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, or gape at the splendour of the Forbidden City, which is again a UNESCO World Heritage site. A great way to get around and explore the city is by taking a tour in Beijing.
Beijing offers a wid variety of Beijing hotels that provide hospitality to match the best in the world, both in terms of amenities and service. If you want your hotel in Beijing to be close to a particular landmark, use our Beijing map to help you find your perfect location.
Beijing is a major transport hub in China, and it's easy to get to other great China holiday destinations such as Xian, Guizhou and Shanghai.
Tours & Activities
Day Tour: Badaling Great Wall & Ming Tombs (Join-In Coach Tour )
Duration: 1 day(s)
Beijing City Central International Youth Hostel
Location: Beijing
Beijing City Central Youth Hostel is located at the northwest corner of Beijing Zhan Qianjie, across from the Beijing Railway Station. The bus terminal, airport shuttle bus stop and taxi stands are next to the railway station, and Beijing Zhan subway station (Exit A) is just outside the door.
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Beijing Zhong An Hotel
Location: Beijing
Beijing Zhong An Hotel was rebuilt on the site of the original Kui Jia Chang Hotel of the Ministry of Coal. [more info]
Beijing Far East Hotel
Location: BeijingIt is only 2-kilometers to Tiananmen Square, in the city center. A Lonely Planet featured hotel.
[more info]Beijing Fuhao Hotel
Location: Dongcheng District
The Beijing Fuhao Hotel, with 7,000 square meters building area, is a 3-star hotel with convenient transportation, and located in the Wangfujing Walking Street, opposite the Capital Theatre on the north of Wangfujing Grand Hotel, south of Overseas Chinese Mansion. About 10-minutes walking distance to the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.
[more info]Night Tour: Beijing Opera Show (Special Night Shows)
The Beijing Opera show presents a wonderful Chinese traditional program, Peking Opera, which originated in the late 18th century. It is a synthesis of music, dance, art and acrobatics - the most influential and representative of all operas in China.
[more info]Night Tour: China Acrobatic Show ((Special Night Shows)
The Acrobatic show will enable you to enjoy a wonderful Chinese traditional program. This acrobatic show has a long history rich in national flavour, and has been existent in China for more than two thousand years!
[more info]Night Tour: China Traditional Kungfu Show (Special Night Shows)
The Kungfu show will present a wonderful Chinese traditional program - Chinese Kung Fu, which contains series of actions and many single action to kick, strike, tumble, hold, fall, cleave together in some certain rules.
[more info]Bamboo Garden Hotel-Courtyard
Location: Beijing
The Bamboo Garden Hotel (Zhuyuan Guesthouse) is a classical and one of the best Chinese garden-style structure in a quiet lane west of the Drum Tower in Beijing. Newly decorated in 2007.
[more info]Beijing De Sheng Zhong Tang Courtyard Hotel
Location: Beijing
De Sheng Zhong Tang Courtyard Hotel is located at No.192 de sheng men nei da jie, Xi Cheng District, Zhong Tang courtyard and De Sheng Zhong Tang Courtyard Hotel is a chain hotel . It has been renovated once during the Qing Dynasty and painstakingly renovated once again in 2008.
[more info]Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel, Beijing
Location: BeijingIn a convenient location, Yueweizhuang Courtyard Hotel is located in the commercial and culture centre, close to the Forbidden City, the Beijing Railway Station, Wangfujing Avenue, and Tian'anmen Square. [more info]
Beijing HWA (Apartment) Hotel
Location: BeijingThe 4 star Beijing Hua Wei Center is located in the golden district of Xidan Business Street, adjoining Financial Street.
[more info]Beijing Lee Garden Service Apartment
Location: BeijingThe 5 star Lee Garden Service Apartment is right at the heart of Beijing, very near to Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, neighboring to Wangfujing Avenue, Beijing's best dining and shopping area. While the deluxe room include sitting area, bathroom and small kitchen, all suites are luxuriously decorated and made up with living-dining room as well as fully equipped kitchen. Complying with most advanced technical requirement, every room offers complimentary broadband connectivity. Deluxe service apartment in the heart of Wangfujing area.
[more info]Beijing Star City Landmark International Apartment
Location: BeijingStar City Landmark International Apartment is a hotel apartment located in the Lidu commercial area, with convenient transportation and complete facilities. The apartment provides guests with comfortable and convenient living conditions. [more info]
SinoHotel
Meet Janet Tang, the General Manager and Amy Zhang your local connection in Beijing, the Sinohotel team is very responsive and attentive to its customers. We are very skilled in the hotel industry, with a real passion for service; we can assure your stay in Beijing is comfortable and enjoyable. We are strong supporters of sustainable tourism, and we promote care for the environment, local communities and the local culture. We try, at all times, to promote best practices within the Beijing hotels industry.
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