Beijing China
Beijing, there are few cities in the world
that are changing as fast as Beijing (formerly Peking), capital
of China. Elegant hotels, high rising buildings and swanky shopping
malls are dominating the horizon. 37 sports stadiums and 59
training facilities are coming into existence. The reason is
not far to seek. Beijing has focused its attention on one thing
only; the 2008 Olympics. In its run up to the 2008 Olympics,
the city is making all efforts to make the event a resounding
success.
Tourist
attractions Beijing
Tourists are attracted by the history and culture of China.
Beijing seems to be the base to start exploring the wonders
of China. Home to nearly 14 million people, the city encompasses
many attractions of cultural and historical interest including
the Great Wall, former Imperial palace (known as the Forbidden
City), the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and the remains of
Peking Man at Zhoukoudian. The city abounds has 120 museums
and more than 100 public gardens.
The first port of call for most tourists in Beijing is the
Forbidden City, which lies at the heart of the city. This gigantic
palace complex has 9,999 rooms and functioned as the administrative
centre of China for five centuries.
Built in 1750 by the Emperor Qianlong, the dazzling Summer
Palace in northwest part of Beijing at Kunming Lake continued
to be an imperial residence until the death of Empress Dowager
Cixi in 1908. The palace and spectacular gardens are open to
visitors, who enter through the East Palace gate.
Hotels in Beijing
Beijing offers a wide variety of accommodations throughout
the length and breadth of this vast city. Plan now for the 2008
Olympics and book your reservations. Here is a selection of
hotels in Beijing. You can contact us to recommend a hotel in
Beijing.
Grand Hotel Beijing
A former palace the Grand Hotel Beijing has been transformed
into a 5-star hotel. Enjoying a wonderful location this crimson
colored hotel is near Tiananmen Square and the Palace View Room
of the Grand Hotel overlooks the Forbidden City and also has
great views of the cities biggest avenue, Chang'an Avenue.
The Grand Hotel Beijing creates an ambience of deja vu and
makes the guests feel the royalty of an ancient Chinese Emperor.
Grand Hotel Beijing boasts 217 guestrooms including 160 deluxe
rooms and Palace View Rooms and 57 suites such as Deluxe Suites,
Ambassador's Suite, Emperor's Suite etc. All the rooms are elegantly
and eloquently furnished. All rooms are equipped with internet
ports and free use of the fax machine.
Huadu Hotel
Located by the third ring road in the Chaoyang district of Beijing,
Huadu Hotel is a three star hotel with 500 guestrooms ranging
from single/standard rooms to suites. A 10 minute drive away
the city centre, the hotel is nearby the Liangma River, diplomatic
area and shopping centres. Decorated in pastel colours all the
rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet
access ports, IDD and minibar.
For those with business purposes the hotel hosts a business
centre which can send fax, photocopy and provide basic secretarial
services, as well as conference rooms with audio visual facilities.
You can also enjoy the sauna, beauty salon and massage center
at Huadu Hotel.
China Garment Hotel Beijing
Located in the outskirts of city, in the diplomatic area and
nearby the nightlife area of Sanlitun, China Garment Hotel of
Beijing is about 15 minutes drive from the city centre and about
15 minutes walk to Dongzhimen Subway Station.
China Garment Hotel Beijing boasts a total of 120 reasonably
equipped and furnished guestrooms, including deluxe rooms, standard
rooms and business suites. All rooms are enhanced with modern
amenities including air-conditioning, satellite TV, IDD, DDD
and internet access ports. The facilities and services at the
China Garment Hotel Beijing consist of restaurants, 24 hr room
service, beauty salon, dry cleaning and laundry, restaurants,
wake up call, 24 hr room service and tour counter.
For guests' entertainment, the China Garment Hotel provides
a wide range of facilities and services including indoor swimming
pool, sauna, solarium and gymnasium. For the business travelers
the hotel provides meeting rooms and business center. With its
convenient location and relaxing ambience, China Garment Hotel
is the perfect choice of accommodation while exploring Beijing.
Bamboo Garden Hotel
Beijing
Located in the north of Beijing, Bamboo Garden Hotel is an oasis
of peace. Formerly known as the Zhuyuan Guesthouse is close
to the Drum Tower. About 15 minutes drive to the city centre,
Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Hotel has been converted
from a courtyard style house into a traditional hotel. Hotel
rooms are designed and decorated in a unique Chinese style. |