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General Information
Beijing welcomes travelers anxious to embark on a grand tour of China. Expect more than just a wealth of historical treasures as the city is racing towards modernization. There is a staggering growth of commercial havens in the last 5 years yet the allure of the ancient sights still manages to draw in visitors to China's capital city. Beijing on which the Forbidden City stands makes for one sentimental journey through China's imperial past. Many temples and palaces show how opulence and grandeur ruled over the land. A few hours drive from Beijing will tak ... Read more »Attractions
You can get a glimpse of one of the world's oldest civilisations by taking on China's foremost tourist sites. Beijing definitely has the best sights the country has to offer.
Crowds swell onto the Great Wall which can be viewed in various locations a few hours drive from the city. The sections of Badaling and Mutianyu that have been fully restored are closest to the city. A bit far from the swelling crowds is the Simatai section recommended for its spectacular location amidst steep hills. Although partially restored, it is not as touristy as the other sections.
The Forbidden City is also a major draw in Beijing which sits in the heart of the capital. This was the former home of the emperors and offers visitors a showcaseof the customs, history and architecture of imperial China. Right infront is Tiananmen Square and nearby is the People's Revolutionary Museum, the Great Hall of the People and Mao's Mausoleum. Summer Palace, on the other hand, served as a relaxing royal retreat in Kunming Lake when hot and humid days swept across Beijing.
The Temple of Heaven is also another famous Beijing attraction. It used to be the site of ancient rites during harvest moons to ensure bounty in the land. The park provides a quiet time amidst old cypress trees. You'd come across locals practising tai-chi in the mornings and folk songs being played by street musicians at dusk.
To immerse yourself in more of old Beijing, do drop by the old villages called hutong where narrow, winding alleys link courtyard-style houses that are not short on charm and quaint appeal! For more fine examples of old architecture, the areas surrounding Houhai and Qianhai lakes used to be home to generals and officials inthe Imperial Army so expect to admire houses that are well-preserved. A worthy side trip from Beijing, Xian is best remembered as the main hub of the Silk Road trade. Here you can visit the Terra Cotta warriors, an impressive archaeological find 45 minutes from the city centre.
Events
In either late January or early February, the Lunar New Year is the biggest public holiday in all of China. All business establishments are closed, and there is an exodus of locals heading home to their provinces, so do remember that travelling within this period is definitely chaotic. If you do find yourself in Beijing, enjoy the fireworks and parades.
Mid-Autumn Festival brings out mooncakes in late September. Beijing can also get busy during the International Labour Day and National Day holidays on the weeks surrounding the 1st of May and the 1st of October respectively.
Climate
- Spring (April - May) 0 to 24 oC; temperate
- Summer (June - August) 20 to 31oC; sunny, wet and humid
- Autumn (September — November) 6 to 18oC; pleasantly warm with very little rainfall, best time to visit
- Winter (December — March) -7 to -5oC; less humid with little rainfall, the weather is quite cool
Hotels In Beijing
Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing
1 Nanwanzi Bystreet 99 Nanheyan Street Dongcheng Beijing 100006
Offering comfortable accommodation and friendly atmosphere, Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing is an ideal place for a re...
Price from $49
"Excellent location, good food, clean, friendly and pollite service...."
Grand Metropark Yuantong Hotel Beijing
30 Ping AnLi West Street Beijing 100034
Being close to Tian'anmen Square, Grand Metropark Yuantong Hotel Beijing provides quality accommodation and profession...
Price from $62
"The size and cleaness of the room is fine. It just 2 minutes to a underground station, which is good. But no many amenity around this area...."
Capital Hotel Beijing
3 Qian Men East Street Beijing 100006
Known for its legendary warm and friendly hospitality, the Capital Hotel Beijing offers exceptional accommodation and ...
Price from $55
"The hotel was big and spacy but not many guests, sometimes the amount of staff felt more than guests. The lobby restaurant had bad chinese cuisine com..."
Beijing Redwall Hotel Forbidden City
31 North Shatan Street Beijing 100009
Elegantly placed within walking distance from the Forbidden City, the Beijing Redwall Hotel Forbidden City welcomes gu...
Price from $40
Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel Beijing
31 Ganyu Hutong Wangfujing Avenue Dongcheng Beijing 100006
Offering a favourable location and relaxing atmosphere, this Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel is the right choice of ...
Price from $35
Lu Song Yuan Hotel Beijing
22 Banchang Lane Kuanjie Dongcheng Beijing 100009
Experience the ancient architecture and the quiet ancient way of living at the Lu Song Yuan Hotel...
Price from $44
Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing
8 Jiangtai West Road Chaoyang District Beijing 100016
Combined with elegance and distinct comfort, Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing provides comfortable accommodation choice...
Price from $81
Ocean Hotel Beijing
189 Dongsi South Avenue Dongcheng Beijing 100005
The hotel is an eye-catching property with easy access to the most convenient locations and will be a nice choice for ...
Price from $95
Hotel Kapok Beijing
16 Donghuamen Street Dongcheng Beijing 100006
Assuring comfortable accommodation blended with quality service, this hotel makes you to enjoy all the privileges, for...
Price from $205
Beijing Hotel
33 East Chang An Avenue Beijing 100004
Boasting sophisticated accommodation, the Beijing Hotel is an excellent venue for a fun filled vacation...
Price from $88
