Quanjude
This is the restaurant for Peking Duck. Originally opened in 1864, it created the dish Westerners now call Peking duck. It has survived world wars, a civil war, a Communist government, and is now a legitimate tourist attraction, popular with Chinese and foreigners alike.
Expect to wait up to an hour and a half to be seated, and once inside, the price will blow your doors off, as each duck costs about 200 RMB ($30 US), which for a meal anywhere in China is very expensive. However, even with the long wait and high prices, it is a must see and do on any trip to Beijing. more
Summer Palace
In present shape it was enlarged by empress Cixi. It was the place where royality took refuge from insufferable summer haet that roasted Forbidden City. Place is dominated by temples, gardens, pavilions, lakes and corridors. Also here is the most crazy idea of Cixi - the marble boat. The most famous places are - hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Buddist Fragrance Pavilion, Cloud Dispelling Hall, Temple of the sea of Windsom, Marble Boat and Dragon King Temple. You can easily spend there all day. Better avoid weekends - it is getting very crowdy. The complex is located outside the city centre - take the subway to the Woudaoukou station, then the taxi shouldn't be more than 20 yuan. Attention complex has few gates. Entrance fee 60 yuan, opening hours 8.30- 17.00 more
The Confucius Temple
This is China's second largest Confucian Temple. At the rear is forest of 190 steale (stones or slabs decored with figures or inscriptions) recording the 13 Confucian classic.
The temple is located close to the Lama Temple, just turn in Guozijian Hutong, and the just few meters away. Entrance fee costs 20 yuan. Temple is open daily till 17.30 pm. Main building consist impressive throne. more
Beihai Park
Entered via four gates, associated with the first capital of Kubilai Khan's first capital. Dominated by huge lake. The most important sights are Round City, Jade Islet , 36 meter high White Dagoba, Yong'an Temple and Xitain Fanjing.
You should reserved at least 3-4 hours to see most of the things. In almost all museum there is no english subtitles. Admission ticket costs 20 yuan. more
NiuJie Mosque
Dating back to the 10th century this mosque is designed in Chinese style Temple. There is a main prayer hall, women's quarter and the Building for Observing the Moon. Admision costs 10 Yuans. On the entrance you will get the special trousers to get in. If you are not a Muslim you won't be allowed to enter the main prayer hall. Worth to see, quite hidden not so far from Subway station more
Guan Yuan, China Children's Center
Anyone in China should attend a Chinese Opera at least once. All the pieces are from ancient China. They only use 4 different characters which one can identify by the makeup. The four characters were traditionally played by men, now women have been introduced in the theater. All actors are also accrobats and the kungfu stunts are very impressive. The costumes are colorful and the percussions are hypnotizing. Pekin operas have been around for more than 200 yrs. The Guan Yuan Theater was built for Chairman Mao in the late 1960's. more
Beijing Zoo
The main entrance fee is 15 yuan (Excluding 5 for panda site) There is also a fee to see the penguins, the boat ride to the summer palace and another fee for the aquarium where you can see an interesting dolfin show.
The opening times are as follows 07:30-17:00 (Winter) 18:00 (Summer) 17:30 (Spring & Autumn)
You might be disappointed in the size of the 'cages' for the larger animals, and also the aquarium sizes vs the amount of fish for some species, but there are awesome lakes, willow trees, canals, more than 5000 mammals excluding the numerous birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians.
There is also interesting architecture from the Qing Emperor Guan Xiu who is also the founder of the Zoo. Most of the Chinese species are here on the 86 hectares of land and 8.6 hectares of water. more
Days Hotel and Suites
This is a 5 star hotel. They have great buffet breakfasts. The rooms are large and comfortable. there are safes in every room. There is also a 'grocery store', and a bank nearby if it is needed. more
Beijing Warwick international apartement
This is comparable to a 3 star north american hotel room. Although it is actually a studio apartment, it is rented as a hotel room. The place is clean. THere are no close restaurants, but room service is available from the front desk. more
Dao Jia Chang
Lovely cheap restaurant, which gives a nice feel to Beijing. It located in the Chaoyang East district. more
Wangfujing Grand Hotel
A lovely local hotel, situated fifteen minutes away from the Fobidden City, two parks and the China Art Gallery. It located in the commercial district with good shopping nearby. The staff was very helpful and very friendly more
The Kerry Centre Hotel
One of the most beautiful hotels I have seen. Part of the Shangri-La chain, this luxury hotel in the heart of Beijing's Chaoyang district was truly first-class. Service was excellent, the rooms were fantastic even by American standards, with a great view of the city. Lots of shops, a mall and even a Starbucks within walking distance. A short taxi ride away from Tienanmen Square and the Forbidden City. more
Golden Jaguar Restaurant
This is a Chinese style buffet restaurant, serving a wide variety of cuisines, from Western to Japanese to Chinese to Thai to Cantonese BBQ. The price is steep (200 RMB), but the food is fantastic and all you can eat. It also includes all the beer/wine you can drink and a wide varity of desserts, including Haagen Daaz ice cream and cakes/pies. more
Golden Jaguar Restaurant
This is a Chinese style buffet restaurant, serving a wide variety of cuisines, from Western to Japanese to Chinese to Thai to Cantonese BBQ. The price is steep (200 RMB), but the food is fantastic and all you can eat. It also includes all the beer/wine you can drink and a wide varity of desserts, including Haagen Daaz ice cream and cakes/pies. more
Exhibition of the last Emperor Family of
Interesting museum just befor the Wumen gates - close to the Forbidden city. Exhitions show enitre life of Pu Yi emperor. From the earliest times, through royality, as emperor of puppet state Manchuria, then to prison and last days of his life. Very interesting photos with chinese and engslish comments. Entrance fee 5 yuan more
Peking Youth Hostel
Great place to stay in Beijing. Located very close to the Forbidden City and Tiananmenn Square. Subway line is alsow no more than 400 meters. Not to expensive (for a bed in dormitory I paid 50 RMB + bathroom in the room). Very nice and helpful staff. There is also posibilty to eat there. Not to expensive internet.
Worth to stay. more
Surprise
This bar restaurant is located in the famous Hutong district where you can see old Beijing, though nowadays it is filled with trendy bars, pubs and restaurants on the main road along the lake side. About 20m away from the main street on one of the side streets, you will find this quiet restaurant in red.
Inside, it is decorated with photos of other parts in China. The waitress told me that they are from her photography teacher, but I forgot to ask whether he is the owner. She is nice and friendly, explaining us their special dishes. They serve Sichuan food and self-made noodle. The portion is not big but delicious, with own recipes and a bit of fusion style. The atmosphere is good. Only cash is accepted. It has been open a few months before I was there in Sept 2007. more
Beijing travel season
Chinese golden week is very unique and it is a very special phenomenon in China.
There are two golden weeks every year, one is from 5.1-5.7, the other is from 10.1-10.7.
Government regulates that there are 7days holiday for each golden week
So it is peak of the peak for traveling to beijing
If you want to travel to beijing this time, try to avoid 5.1-5.7, and 10.1-10.7. Except these days, everything will back to normal, you may have a relax and enjoyable time in beijing.
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Cafe L'affaire
This cafe is in the same restaurant as the Silk Market. Even if you're tired and want a break, I wouldn't recommend this cafe. The deserts looks inviting and so does the specialty coffees, but the prices are extremely high. Not worth it. There are restaurants on the 5th floor which are better priced and much tastier more
Li
Here you can buy Silk Ties, Ties, Tie Clips, etc all at very low prices. It is worth the time to visit the Yabaolu market when you're in Beijing more
Hua Le Yuan Hotel
This is an actual hotel, not a youth hostel. It is located quite close to downtown and all the major attractions, say maybe a 10 minute taxi ride or 30 minute walk). My friends and I stayed here for about $40 a night per room, double occupancy.
It is clean and affordable. The restaurant located in the hotel has a fantastic dinner menu, although breakfast leaves something to be desired. more
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