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Beijing Hotels

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China. Beijing lies in the north of the North China Plain. Mountains encircle the city's north, west and northeast, while the southeast part of the city is a plain that slopes gently toward the coast. The city is well known for its flatness and regular construction.

Some half a million years ago, Peking man lived in the southwestern suburbs of Beijing. The fossil remains of Peking man, his stone tools and evidence of use of fire, as well as later tools of 18,000 years ago, bone needles and articles of adornment from the age of Upper Cave Man are the earliest cultural relics on record in China today.

Beijing belongs to the warm temperate zone with a semi-humid climate. It has four distinctive seasons, with short springs and autumns while summers and winters are always long. Annual temperatures average 12.8℃. January is the coldest month with an average temperature of -6℃, and July the hottest month with an average temperature of 29℃.

The seat of the Ming and Qing dynasty emperors until the formation of a republic in 1911. It is rich in historical sites and important government institutions.

Beijing made history in 2008 with the first Olympic Games ever to be held in China.

There are many Western-style hotels in Beijing and are generally 3 star and above, all have English-speaking staff. Most Beijing hotels can be found in the city centre or close by. Beijing hotels are renown for high standards, offering easy access to shopping, theatres, museums, restaurants and nightlife.

Visitors can choose from a wide range of Beijing hotels including many luxury hotels, an extensive number of mid-range hotels, backpacker's lodges and budget hotels. Hotels in Beijing are moderately prices compared to the large international cities. Budget and mid-range hotels usually include air-conditioning and/or fans, TV, fridge and mini-bar. Many include a swimming pool and a good value buffet breakfast. Mid-range Beijing hotels are perfectly suited for holidays and have easy access to the vibrant and pulsating night-life.

Contemporary accommodation is provided by state-of-the-art technology and plenty of in-room entertainment. Amenities and facilities in luxury Beijing hotels include a large flat-screen TV with remote control and satellite channels, mini-bar and refrigerator and air-conditioning. The concierge is at hand and provides an overview of the Hotel's facilities and the surrounding area's attractions and is available to assist guests with the booking of daily excursions and dinner reservations.

The high tourist season is generally from May to August, when Asians are enjoying their summer, although Beijing is a great holiday destination at all times of the year.

There are many tourist attractions in Beijing including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Beijing Zoo and Aquarium, Military Museum, China Aviation Museum, Beijing Botanical Gardens, Fragrant Hills, Great Wall Of China and more.

A perfect day in Beijing would include touring through the lovely landscaped parks and gardens, sipping a coffee at one of many cafes, enjoying delicious sea-food lunch at one of many restaurants and enjoying a number of soothing beauty treatments and massages.

A whole host of activities are available at many Beijing hotels. Hotel staff can arrange golf, tennis courts, horse riding, karting, shooting and more.

For Beijing shopping, Wangfujing is Beijing's most famous shopping street, located to the east of Tiananmen Square, and has many modern shopping malls with a huge range of stylish department stores, showrooms with local and international branded goods. Oriental Plaza is a large shopping mall located on Wangfujing Street. It has a wide range of merchandise and shopping stores representing some of the finest brand names around the world, as well as a food court serving Western cuisine and traditional Chinese food.

One of the highlights of Beijing is the cuisine. Beijing Roast Duck is the most famous specialty and is served at many Beijing hotels and restaurants across the city. Beijing is also known for its lamb hotpot which is typically cooked in a steaming pot in the center of the table. As with many cities restaurants in the city center are more expensive than those further away. The district of Wangfujing has many quality restaurants and cafes offering all types of food. There is an “eat street" selling many delicious meals such as kebabs and noodle dishes as well as other more bizarre delicacies such as silkworms, scorpions, and various internal organs all skewered on a stick and grilled. There are many international restaurants in Beijing especially Korean restaurants with the table barbeque where you cook the food yourself.

For Beijing nightlife, Sanlitun is the main nightlife area in Beijing and is located in Chaoyang district next to the embassy area. There are many restaurants, bars, nightclubs and Beijing hotels along the main street and side streets. Hou Hai is a man-made lake surrounded with up-market restaurants and bars in the central part of Beijing. It’s a great place for dinner and a drink.

Beyond Beijing the Great Wall Of China can be experienced and the further away from Beijing visitors have a better view of the wall in a less restored state with fewer crowds. Mutianyu, Jinshanling, Huangshan and Simatai are several hours drive from Beijing and offer great experiences of the wall including extended hiking on the wall. The best way to see the more remote parts of the wall is to hire a taxi for the day.