Boutique Hotels in Beijing
Boutique Hotels, Luxury Hotels in Beijing > China
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Spring Garden Courtyard Hotel
Located at XiCheng District, Spring Garden Courtyard Hotel offers a unique cultural connotation.
Hotel G
Stylish and luxurious design hotel located at the heart of the bustling Sanlitun/Worker Stadium area and just minutes from the major commercial district.
Hotel Kapok Beijing
A modern look boutique hotel crafted with a touch of Chinese influence, five minutes stroll to all the major attractions in Beijing, the Forbidden City and Wangfujing shopping district.
Sunjoy Hotel
Located in the heart of Beijing's commercial and diplomatic district, The Sunjoy Hotel is one of the best choices for corporate and individual business travelers.
Han's Royal Garden
The hotel proposes deluxe rooms and suites as well as VIP rooms. Enjoy Chinese food at the wonderful restaurant or European food if you prefer. The hotel has also a spa and a red wine room and cigar bar.
Autumn Garden Courtyard Hotel
Located in the center of Beijing, The Autumn Garden Hotel offers a unique cultural connotation.
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Information about Beijing:
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Beijing is both a tribute to China's proud history and a gateway to China's future. The capital city during the Liao, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, Beijing has long been the political, cultural, and diplomatic center of China. It is now an international metropolis, home to 11 million people from all walks of life.
Alongside 7300 cultural relics and historic sites and more than 200 scenic spots -- including the world's largest palace, the Forbidden City, as well as the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven -- Beijing boasts an impressive modern skyline, a reflection of its rapid economic development. The recently expanded Beijing Capital International Airport is China's largest and most advanced airport.
August and September mark the end of summer and the beginning of autumn in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 30 degrees Celsius. This is the best season to visit, with clear, blue skies allowing visitors to fully witness the charm and vastness of the city.
Beijing is about to hold 29th Olympic Games on August 8, 2008, and its success in winning the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games shows the world’s recognition and trust of China.
Attractions in Beijing:
Beijing is a famous oriental city with profound history and splendid culture. You will be captivated by the magnificent Forbidden City, the scenic Summer Palace, the majestic Great Wall and the artistic Yuanmingyuan Garden, the Fragrant Hill, Tian An Men Square, Monument to the People`s heroes, the Memorial Hall to Chairman Mao, the Temple of Heaven, Beihai Park, Asian Games Village, the Yonghegong Lama Buddhist Temple, the Ming Tombs.
Dining in Beijing:
Beijing is the political, cultural and diplomatic centre of China. Cultures from all over the world as well as from all over China meet and merge together. "Beijing cuisine" derives its uniqueness from the blending of many food cultures including local cuisine, Islamic cuisine, royal cuisine, feudal official cuisine etc. Islamic cuisine which uses mainly beef and mutton has an important place in Beijing cuisine. Donglaishun's "Mutton Hotpot" has a long standing history and is loved by many for its special taste.
The Peking Duck, named "China's Tastiest Dish", is made of grilled "stuff duck". The two varieties of Peking Duck are hang-grilled duck represented by those served at Quanjude Restaurant and stew-grilled duck represented by those served at Bianyifang Restaurant.
As the capital city, Beijing offers not only the finest food from all over China but also international cuisines.
Transportation in Beijing:
Beijing, as the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a mayor transportation hub, with a sophisticated network of roads, railways and a major airport. Four completed ring roads encircle a city with several expressways heading out in all compass, supplemented by China National Highways.
Beijing has two major railway stations: Beijing Railway Station (or the central station) and Beijing West Railway Station; along with several other smaller stations in Metropolitan Beijing handling commuter passenger traffic.
An extened Public Transporation Network exist with more than 500 bus routes and several Beijing Subway lines that are being expanded for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
Beijing's main airport is the Beijing Capital International Airport near Shunyi, which is about 20 kilometres northeast of the city. Flights from all major world destination land in Beijing airport. This airport is also a mayor hub for Chinese domesti flights.
Entertainment in Beijing:
Beijing's cultural scene is rich and colorful and consists of all kinds of performances and international shows and exhibitions. Peking opera, attributed as the quintessence of Chinese culture, has been around for more than 200 years. Its gallant costumes, melodious singing style and transforming face-painting impress its audience profoundly. The well-known Chang'an Grand Theater, Huguang Assembly Hall, Laoshe Teahouse and China National Opera House stage traditional opera performances regularly. Beijing has vibrant nightlife too and bars streets at Houhai and Sanlitun are among the favorite nightspots.
Quadrangle courtyard is the main residential architecture of the old Beijing. The narrow alleys formed between the walls of these courtyards buildings are the famous old Beijing Hutong (alleys). The Shishahai Alley tour is a special treat where tourists are transported on tricycles equipped with ding-donging wind-bells, and traveling down the winding alleys and passing by those enchanting courtyards will truly let you experience the charm of old Beijing.
Other info about Beijing:
Beijing has more than a hundred large and middle-sized shopping complexes. Wangfujin Street, Qianmen Dashilan and Xidan Commercial Street are the traditional shopping centres; whereas Guomao Shopping Centre, Oriental Plaza and Zhongguancun Square are new commercial hubs developed recently. These shopping centres will give you the greatest joy of shopping.
If you have an interest in antiques, you might want to visit Liulichang or Panjiayuan Antique City. If you are looking for export clothing, then you must not miss Xiushui Street and Yaxiu Clothing Wholesale Market. Buying some special local product and souvenir will enhance the joy of traveling too. Jingtailan cloisonne, jade, silk embroidery etc are very ancient; and native handicrafts such as clay figurine, Peking opera mask, kites, paper-cuttings etc are inexpensive and make excellent gifts for family and friends.
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Beijing's next Events
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
From: 2008-08-08 - To: 2008-08-24
Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games
From: 2008-09-06 - To: 2008-09-17
Beijing, China
Beijing is located in northern China, covers an area of more than 16,800 square kilometers (6,487 square miles) and has a population of 13 million people. Beijing is at its best in late spring and autumn, when people can enjoy bright sunshine and blue skies. As the capital of China, Beijing is the nation's political, economic, cultural and educational center and the most important base for international trade. Beijing boasts many phenomenal places. Its long history started some 500,000 years ago. Although Beijing now is modern, fashionable and full of 21st Century vitality, you can experience authentic Beijing life and discover the old Beijing by exploring its many teahouses, temple fairs, Hutong and Courtyard, and the Opera. With the biggest central square in the world - Tiananmen Square -, the Forbidden City, a section of the Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven, Beijing attracts both domestic and foreign visitors who all come wonder at its century-old history and unique culture. Strolling around Beijing, you'll find it has much in common with any other great metropolis elsewhere in the world. There are skyscrapers; busy shopping malls and an endless stream of traffic that makes the city the much the same as others. Modern hotels offer the highest standards of service and convenience.