Location.

Grand millennium Beijing is located in the fortune plaza complex in Beijing, china, three kilometers from Hongqiao market and Tiananmen square and four kilometers from the forbidden city.

Hotel Features.

Grand millennium Beijing, a luxury hotel, features a lobby in black, brown and tan with high ceilings and white stone walls, floors and columns. The hotel includes two restaurants, a deli, a cigar bar and a lobby lounge. Yao chi serves Cantonese and seasonal herbal cuisine. Cbd offers Asian and western cuisine served from an open kitchen 24 hours a day.

Havana bar offers live jazz and contemporary music, cigars, wines and tapas. The lobby lounge offers drinks and modern Chinese jazz. The hotel also includes a spa, a fitness center, a spa tub, a steam room and an indoor pool. The hotel provides a business center and conference facilities. High-speed wired and wireless internet access are complimentary in public areas. Pets are not permitted in the hotel.

Guestrooms.

The 27-story hotel’s 521 guestrooms provide complimentary bottled water, minibars and coffee and tea makers. Rooms also include direct-dial phones, cable and satellite televisions, desks and safes. Rooms also include irons and ironing boards and makeup mirrors.

Expert Tip.

Pan jin yuan antique market offers a variety of Chinese a rt, crafts and antiques, and is considered china’s premier antique market. A sampling of the items available at the market include ceramics, paintings, books, jewelry, basketry, baihua carpets, silk flowers, lacquer ware, cloiso nn and jade.

The Peninsula Beijing (5 stars)
8 Goldfish Ln Wangfujing Beijing, 100006

Location.

Traditional Chinese pagoda gates mark the entrance to the peninsula beijing, located in Beijing, china. This luxury hotel stands within the Forbidden City cultural district and is positioned adjacent to the wangfujing shopping district.

Hotel Features.

The hotel’s marble-clad lobby is bathed in subtle natural light that illuminates a central fountain. Hotel dining options include jing which is connected to the lobby by a glass-enclosed circular staircase. Three open kitchens serve European and Asian fare. A glass cellar holds 1,400 bottles of fine wines. Huang ting displays 200-year-old stone posts recovered from a former Suzhou nobleman’s courtyard.

This dining venue features Cantonese fare and dim sum specialties. The lobby bar hosts afternoon teas, presents live music, and serves a selection of cocktails. A 427-square-meter fitness center contains treadmills, a stair machine and elliptical bicycles, all outfitted with lcd televisions.

Three personal trainers offer workout guidance, while pilates and yoga instructors are on call. Aromatherapy, sports massage, reflexology and Chinese acupressure are offered in two massage rooms. A naturally lit indoor pool is surrounded by glass windows. The Clarins Beauty Institut is located on the lower lobby level and offers a range of beauty treatments. A dvd library houses a collection of more than 200 movies for use with in-room dvd players.

Guestrooms.

This 14-story property offers 525 guestrooms equipped with high-tech enhancements such as silent fax machines, peninsula-developed electronic bedside lighting panels, and complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Plasma televisions offer dvd players and cable channels. Beds are topped with premium linens and foam, straw, bean and holistic-designed pillows. Marble bathrooms contain weight scales, bathrobes and second phone lines.

Expert Tip.

The peninsula hotel houses a three-story shopping arcade that showcases 50 designer boutiques such as Chanel, Versace, Christian Dior and Gucci. The arcade also offers a bank and a medical clinic.

Grand Hyatt Beijing (5 stars)
1 East Chang An Avenue Beijing, 100738

Location.

The grand Hyatt Beijing in the people’s republic of china is less than one kilometer from the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The hotel is part of oriental plaza, the largest commercial complex in china. The Beijing capital international airport is 35 kilometers from the hotel.

Hotel Features.

The grand Hyatt Beijing has a multilingual, 24-hour front desk staff and concierge. The hotel offers guests seven on-site dining options ranging from authentic Chinese cuisine to classic Italian. Musicians performing on traditional Chinese instruments appear regularly at the hotel’s restaurant, redmoon. The hotel’s indoor pool features stone columns and a poolside bar. A spa tub and sauna are available. A fitness center and full-service spa are on site. In-room massages are available.

Guestrooms.

The hotel’s 825 guestrooms feature cable television with premium channels. High-speed wired and wireless internet access is offered for a fee. Coffeemakers and refrigerators are included. Smoking and non-smoking guestrooms are available. Guest baths include bathrobes and makeup mirrors. In-room safes accommodate laptops.

Expert Tip.

Within one-half kilometer of the hotel is china’s most famed tourist attraction, the Forbidden City. Construction began in 1406 on the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Forbidden City sits in the exact center of the ancient city of Beijing encompassing 720,000 square meters with 800 buildings and over 8,000 rooms.

The Forbidden City is surrounded by a six meter deep moat and a 10 meter high wall. The city was occupied as a residence for royalty until 1924. It is listed as the largest collection of preserved wooden structures in the wood by the United Nations educational, scientific and cultural organization (UNESCO).

Holiday Inn Central Plaza (3 stars)
1 Caiyuanji Xuanwuqu Beijing, 118305

Location.

The holiday inn central plaza Beijing is located in Beijing, china, four kilometers from the xidan commercial area, five kilometers from financial street and 10 kilometers from the Beijing exhibition centre.

Hotel Features.

The holiday inn central plaza Beijing offers a health and fitness center, a business center, meeting facilities and a variety of dining options. The fitness center has an indoor swimming pool with a sunroof, sauna, steam room, aerobics room, locker rooms, massage services and a beauty salon.

The business center is outfitted with copying, and courier services, computers with internet access, a printer and private limousine service. A 640-square-meter ballroom provides a large-scale banquet facility, and seven smaller rooms can be used for meetings. The holiday inn central plaza Beijing has two restaurants and two bars. Offerings include an international buffet, a Cantonese restaurant with eight private rooms, a and a beauty salon. The business center is outfitted with copying, and courier services, computers with internet access, a printer and private limousine service.

A 640-square-meter ballroom provides a large-scale banquet facility, and seven smaller rooms can be used for meetings. The holiday inn central plaza Beijing has two restaurants and two bars. Offerings include an international buffet, a Cantonese restaurant with eight private rooms, a candle-lit lounge with street and fountain views and a self- service coffee bar.

Guestrooms.

The hotel has 322 guestrooms and 27 suites on 16 floors. Room amenities include a television with cable and satellite channels, minibar, turndown service and complimentary morning newspaper.

Expert Tip.

The Peking opera features singing, dancing, martial arts, musical arts and literary events.

The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing (5 stars)
83 A Jianguo Road Beijing, 118305

Location.

The Ritz Carlton Beijing downtown is located in Beijing, china, adjacent to the chang an avenue commercial district and a shopping plaza.

Hotel Features.

The Ritz Carlton Beijing downtown includes three office towers, a shopping plaza and an apartment complex. Restaurants include an all-day dining lounge with an open-kitchen concept that serves various types of cuisine. An Italian restaurant features wine-tasting rooms and semi-open kitchens where diners can view food preparation. The Ritz Carlton bar offers nightly live entertainment. Meeting and event space includes more than 1,000 square meters and a 700-square-meter ballroom.

Guestrooms.

The guestrooms at the Ritz Carlton Beijing downtown feature Ritz Carlton bedding and turndown services. High-speed internet access is provided. Rooms contain in-room safes. City views are provided in select rooms. Bathrooms offer terry-cloth bathrobes.

Expert Tip.

The 2008 summer Olympic Games in Beijing will host 32 competition venues. The games will sell more than seven million tickets.

WEATHER

Beijing has cold and dry winters. Its summers are hot and humid. January is the coldest month while July reaches the year’s highest temperature range. Expect to see lots of rain from June to August. The best time of year to travel is during the autumn months, since the temperatures aren’t harsh and there is a lower flow of tourists around. Spring isn’t that great due to wind and dust, even though there aren’t many tourists as well.

See the beautiful and be seen by the beautiful. Featuring a massive space split into different areas including 10 serving stations, dance floor, podiums, 2 lounges, private party rooms, light show, DJ booth, and special shows. Separate rooms allow private parties, VIP areas, and dancing to be at simultaneously. The first venue for Angel Club opened in 2005, and plans have been made to make it a staple in Chinese nightlife entertainment. Special discount combos are available, giving guests 3 soft drinks and 1 appetizer for free, with the purchase of a bottle of Black Label, Hennessy, or Vodka. Open from 8:30 PM to 5:00 AM.

Angel Club Beijing
No. 6 Gongti Xi Lu, ChaoYang Di
Beijing, China
Ph. 010 6552 8888

Buddha Bar
Located in the Houhai area of Beijing, Buddha Bar plays a solid mix of acid jazz, trip hop, Salsa and American music to the backdrop of a kitsch ensemble of antique chairs, lounge seats, and quirky wall nik-naks ‘ including a 22 foot tall metal Buddha statue. Upscale, lively, and frequently brining in a diverse crowd which adds to the eclectic atmosphere it has. Open from Noon to 2:00 AM.

Buddha Bar Beijing
2 Yinding Qiao, Dongcheng
Beijing, China
Ph. 86 10 6617 9488

Bar Bed Beijing
Let’s go to bed! Literally…low key club space filled with Chinese beds (styled as Kang sleeping platforms) where you can listen to music, drink, and actually hold a conversation all night long. The lounge is distributed into several connecting rooms, allowing privacy for guests inside. Give the mojito a try, everyone keeps talking about them! Features DJ’s from all over the globe. Beds are available for private and VIP parties. Open from 2:00 PM to 3:00 AM. During the weekend plan to arrive early since most beds in the courtyard are taken before 11 PM. Happy hour starts at 4 PM and has some great appetizers.

Bed Bar Beijing
17 Zhangwang Huton, Jiu Gulou Dajie, Gulou
Beijing, China
Ph. 10 8400 1554

Lotus Blue
Lotus Bar opened its doors in 2003, and created its concept around the Adventure of Tintin. Cool Asian-inspired decor sets the mood for this hip rooftop patio setting. Exotic Thai food makes the menu just as good, in charge of a team of creative chefs from Chian Mai, Thailand.

Dishes featured include Beef Satay, Barbeque Chicken Wings, Barbecue Squid Arms, and Thai Fish Cake. The drinks are excellent, ranging from Mojitos to Caipirnhas, and special herb infused vodka cocktails. Live entertainment is often part of the night, with live local bands coming in and Djs mixing the best tunes around. Open daily from 11:30 AM to 2:00 AM.

Lotus Blue Bar & Restaurant
Inside Lotus Market on Ping An Street, Hou Hai
Beijing, China
Ph. +86 10 6617 2599
www.lantungbar.com

What Bar
A bit more on the alternative side, this small (very tiny, but it’s really part of the charm) and quaint venue offers live shows by and pure local rock and punk bands every weekend. Bands take the stage giving the audience a change of scenery and locals a place to rock out. Front row seats are guaranteed every single time! Most nights are jam-packed with foreigners. Draught beer is a staple, and drink won’t cost you more than 10 or 15 CNY. Open every day from 4:00 PM and closes usually pretty late at night.

What Bar
72 Beichang Jie
Tiananmen (North of Forbidden City West Gate)
Beijing, China
Ph. 133 4112 2757

Other special dishes served in the restaurant include Braised Duck Meat with Abalone, Turtle Egg Soup, Quanjude Mustard Duck, and Quanjude Crystal Duck Delicacy. Quanjude’s roasted duck annual sales top 2 million birds! The restaurant has 8 branches and several other franchises in Beijing. Its original location is in Qianmen. Open every day from 11 AM to 1:30 PM, and from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant
Ph. +86 010 6701 1379
www.quanjude.com.cn/e_about.html

Fangshan Restaurant
Fangshan Restaurant offers a taste of Imperial Court Cuisine. This was the type of food prepared and served in the Imperial Palace. This style of cuisine has been noted for its select use of raw materials, and ingredients. The restaurant was opened back in 1925 by imperial chefs of the former Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been an absolute hit ever since.

The dishes are truly an exotic experience, ranging from camel’s paw to deer tendon or turtle soup, always taking pride in selecting the best and freshest ingredients for preparation. If you’re extremely hungry try the Emperor’s Supper, which will bring you 14 courses! Open for lunch from 11 AM to 1:30 PM during weekdays, and on weekends from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Dinner is served from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM during the weekday, and from 4:30 to 8:00 PM during the weekend. Fangshan Restaurant is located on the north end of Jade Isle, in Yilantang Hall. Reservations are encouraged, as it’s one of the most sought after restaurants in the city.

Fangshan Restaurant
Ph. +86 0101 6401 1879

Jin Ding Xuan
Where else can you find the best dim sum 24 hours a day? The best Cantonese restaurant around, located near the Lama Temple. Live entertainment is also a plus here, with a petite Chinese orchestrated quartet amusing guests between meals. Always busy, never empty, and spanning 4 floors of restaurant awesomeness, this is perhaps one of the best meals will ever have. Perfect for a long sit down lunch or dinner, or for travelers on the go who are looking for a quick snack. Prices are very reasonable ranging from $10 to $20.

Jin Ding Xuan
He Ping Li West Street # 77
Ph. 0 10 6429 6888

Wild Fungus Mushroom House
Famous for hot-pot, and even better due to its selection of 100 types of mushrooms. Gather amongst friends and share the diverse flavors of broth chock-filled with vegetables, mushrooms, seafood, and meat. It’s located only a short walking distance away from Qian Gate Station, on the south end of Tiananmen Square. Open daily from 9:30 AM to 12:30 AM.

Ye Shan Jun Wild Fungus Mushroom House
2A Qianmen Dongdajie
Beijing, China
Ph. 86 10 6512 2708

Lao She Teahouse
A hidden gem, the Lao She Teahouse sprouts with diverse and fun shows, courtesy of local singers, comedians, acrobats, musicians, and performers, that will really give you a glimpse of what culture in Beijing is like. Named after Chinese author Lao She’s drama,’Teahouse’, it has quickly become a favorite stop in tourists and locals’ itineraries. Dinner before shows is available separately in another part of the building, but the tea here is absolutely sensational. Lao She Teahouse has been visited by world leaders and celebrities. Open from 10:30 AM until 1:00 AM. Can’t miss it!

Lao She Teahouse
Xuanwu District, Beijing 3 Qianmen
West Street Market Building Zhengyang
Ph. 010 630 37562
www.laosheteahouse.com

Built in 1417 by the Ming Dynasty, the Gate was destroyed during battles and eventually reconstructed to about 4 sizes larger of its original dimension. Beautiful monuments like Maoïs Mausoleum and Monument to the Peopleïs Heroes can be appreciated at Tianamen Square.

Tours available from The China Guide, and independently travel company managed by an American staff.
www.thechinaguide.com

Stay at: Prime Hotel Beijing

Prime Hotel Beijing is located near downtown Beijing, fitted with modern room facilities. The hotel was renovated in 2003, offering spacious and affordable rates for a 5 star hotel.

2 Wangfujing Street
Beijing, China

Great Wall of China
One of the few and rare man-made structures to be visible from space, this is truly an epic and breathtaking sight. This string of stone fortresses spans 8,851.8 km (5,500.3 mi), including actual walls, trenches, hills, and rivers. The Great Wall of China was originally built to protect and defend the Chinese Empire from Xiongnu during several dynasties.

The Great Wall is accessible from Beijing by bus – about a 2 or 3 hour drive. Try to get to the Badaling portion, which is restored and safer. If you go in the summer be ready for scorching temperatures…and beware of freezing temperatures during the winter as well. The Great Wall of China, aside from being one of the biggest tourist magnets, has been an attraction to many world leaders and celebrities.

Stay at: Jinshanling Hotel at the Great Wall

This courtyard styled hotel, lying at the base of the Great Wall, allows visitors to spend the night as an alternative option to sleeping on the wall. A convenient restaurant offers both western and Chinese style breakfast. Standard rooms offer hot showers, western toilets, and Chinese TV. Deluxe rooms with private courtyard and living rooms are available as well.

Ph. (+8610) 8532-2274
Beijing, China

Forbidden City
Called Gu Gon in Chinese, the Forbidden City, lies in the center of Beijing, North of Tiananmen Square. The Forbidden City used to be the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Home to the Palace Museum, spectacular edifice is dominated by the color yellow. Roofs, decorations, glazed tiles are all painted with this color. Wenyuange is the exception with its black roof which was believed to extinguish away fire with its representation of water. You will be able to see intricate and amazing decorations, palace halls, sculptures, which took over 15 years and 1 million workers to complete.

Stay at: Days Inn Forbidden City

Conveniently located in central Beijing, the Days Inn Forbidden City, is close to downtown, permitting a comfortable walking distance to the wonders this part of Beijing has to offer. Nestled among a cluster of thousand year trees, the hotel serves its guests with a pleasant mix of contemporary and ancient allure.

Days Inn Forbidden City

No. 99, Nanheyan Street
Dongcheng District
Beijing, China 100006
Ph. 86 10 65127788
www.daysinn.cn/english/hotel/forbidden_a.htm

Temple of Heaven
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Temple of Heaven lies in the southern part of central Beijing. Built in 1402 AD as an offer of sacrifice to heaven by the Ming Dynasty, this complex of Taoist buildings has been ground to visits of Emperors from the various dynasties, who gathered there to pray for good harvests. The layout consists of 3 groups of constructions including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, and the Circular Mound Altar. Come early and you’ll get a glimpse of locals practicing Tai Chi. The Temple of Heaven is open from 6 AM to 10 PM.

The entrance fee costs 10 CNY (Chinese Yuan), about USD $1.50. Combination tickets which include The Hall of Ceremonial Music, Hall of Abstinence, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Circular Mound Altar, and The Echo Wall, go for 30 CNY, about USD $4.40. Recommended visit time for the Temple of Heaven is around 1 to 2 hours.

Stay at: Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven

Located 40 minutes from Beijing International Airport, 15 minutes from Beijing South Railway Station, and 10 minutes by foot to the nearest subway station. Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven offers commodities suited for all types of travelers, whether you’re on business or on vacation with your family. Guests may choose from three of the different food facilities available, as well as enjoy the well-equipped gym inside the hotel.

No.1 Dingïan East Li
Fengtai District
Beijing, China 100075
www.ichotelsgroup.com/

Beijing National Stadium (Bird’s Nest)
The Beijing National Stadium, mostly known as the Bird’s Nest, was constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Worth $423 million dollars, this is the world’s largest steel standing structure. It has a seating capacity of 91,000, as well as 11,000 temporary seats. Designed by a Swiss architectural firm, the Stadium is based on the study of Chinese Ceramics. Its steel beams hide supports for its retractable roof, giving it the appearance of a “Bird’s Nest”.

After its 2008 Olympic days, the stadium has been home to the Turandot Opera, the Italian Super Cup, and the Race of Champions. The stadium owners are in talks to turn the place into a huge shopping and entertainment center complex. The National Stadium is open on weekdays from 9 AM to 6 PM, and on weekends and holidays from 9 AM to 9:30 PM. Admissions fees change depending on the type of activity you want to do.

A regular visit to the Stadium will cost you 50 CNY, and 80 CNY if you want to see during the weekday. Skiing during weekends and holidays is a little pricier, costing 140 CNY. If you want to combine both the National Stadium visit and skiing in one day, tickets are available for 120 CNY during the weekday and 180 CNY during weekends and holidays.

Beijing National Stadium
www.n-s.cn/en/

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