Stone’s throw away from the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and other historic sites. Convenient transport links allow easy access to attractions like the Olympic Park, home to the National stadium (Bird’s Nest) and the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube), the Temple of Heaven, Qianmen, Beihai Park, the Hutongs, and Houhai Bar Street. It is an ideal starting point for any Beijing itinerary.
The Forbidden City
Located in the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City is the supreme model in the development of ancient Chinese palaces, providing insight into the social development of dynastic China. The layout and spatial arrangement inherits and embodies the traditional characteristic of urban planning and palace construction in ancient China, featuring a central axis, symmetrical design and layout of outer court at the front and inner court at the rear and the inclusion of additional
Temple of Heaven
Built in the 18th year of the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty (1420), the Temple of Heaven was expanded and rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. The architecture is magnificent and the environment is solemn. The Temple of Heaven is the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties "worship the heaven" and "pray for the good harvest". And implies that "the heaven is round and the earth is square".
Qianmen Street
Being a famous commercial street of Beijing, Qianmen Street is located on the central axis of urban Beijing. As the crucial gateway for entering the inner city and hub of Qianmen business district, Qianmen Street ties Dashilan, Xianyukou Gourmet Street, Xiheyan Streets, circling the important business area with strong characteristics. With a history spanning centuries, Qianmen Street is home to many time-honored brands, such as Quanjude, Refosian and Zhangyiyuan. If you want to enjoy the most authentic Beijing-style delicacies, Qianmen is your choice.
Charm of Old Streets - City Walk
Shuttling between humanity and history，explore a different Beijing.
Lu Xun Museum→White pagoda of Miaoying temple→Imperial temple→Geological Museum of China→Zhengyang Book Company→Red House Library→The Church of Shishku
National Stadium
The National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest," served as the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the opening and closing ceremony venue for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics. It is the world's first "dual Olympic opening and closing ceremony venue." Beyond its role in sports and architecture, the Bird's Nest, as an iconic structure representing the national image, holds profound social significance. It has become a platform for international exchange and a crucial window to showcase China's image.
Olympic Park
The Olympic Park presents the world a unique cultural landscape, including a dragon-shaped water system, an assortment of sculptures, well-designed floral motifs and lampposts, etc. The sunken garden, at the depth of nine meters underground, combines traditional elements such as ancient Chinese imperial palace gates with modern architecture, creating an artistic conception of space and time of both the ancient and modern.
Beihai Park
Beihai Park located in the center area of Beijing, The formation and development of Beihai went through several dynasties of the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, carrying nearly a thousand-year of Chinese history and culture. It has formed the style of gardening art represented by the royal gardens, which is a masterpiece that unites the great achievements of gardening culture and art of all generations. Beihai is the oldest and most complete imperial palace so far preserved in China, with a unique style of gardening art, and is one of the most precious human cultural heritage and the refinement of ancient gardens in China.
Yanqi Lake
Located at the foot of Yanshan Mountain and the side of the Great Wall. In 1985, Yanqi Lake was approved by the Beijing Municipal Government as a key tourism development project in Beijing. In 2002, Yanqi Lake was designated as an international AAAA-class tourist scenic area. In 2014, the APEC Leaders' Meeting was held in Yanqi Lake. In May 2017, the "Belt and Road" International Cooperation Summit Forum was held here to discuss cooperation plans, build cooperation platforms and share cooperation achievements. At that time, Yanqi Lake became the focus of the world again.
Beihai Park
One of Beijing's many beautiful parks, Beihai Park and its surrounding lake is a peaceful place to stroll, grab a snack, rent a boat, and watch calligraphers practicing characters on the paving slabs with brushes and water.
The park was built by the Great Khan centuries before the Forbidden City.
Olympic Park
Constructed upon the arrival of the Olympic Games to Beijing, the Olympic Park, or the Beijing Olympic Green as it is commonly known, is one of the eye-catching areas of the city and covers an expanse of approximately 1, 135 hectares.
Landscaped and designed to perfection, the Olympic Park houses several stadiums which were utilized during the 2008 Beijing Olympics such as the National Stadium or the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube which is also called the National Aquatics Centre.
From the strategic hub of the Central Business District, China World Summit Wing, Beijing is approximately 45 minutes to one hour away from Beijing Capital International Airport via the expressway.
The hotel has instant access to the China World Trade Centre complex, which also houses the underground Guomao subway station.
National Centre for the Performing Arts
As China's top performing arts centre, the NCPA will adhere to the guiding principle of “for the people, for art and for the world”, which stands for serving the people by meeting their needs, spreading excellent Chinese and foreign artistic and cultural masterpieces, and building a community with a shared future for global theatres.
Address: No.2 West Chang'an Avenue,Xicheng District, Beijing
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am – 11am
Latest Performances: https://www.chncpa.org/ycgp_220/ycap/
Virtual National Centre for the Performing Arts: https://www.chncpa.org/ncpa_virtualtour/
UCCA
UCCA Center for Contemporary Art is China’s leading contemporary art institution. Committed to the belief that art can deepen lives and transcend boundaries, UCCA presents a wide range of exhibitions, public programs, and research initiatives to a public of more than one million visitors each year across three locations.
Address: 798 Art District No.4 Jiuxianqiao Road Chaoyang District, Beijing
Opening Hours； Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30am – 7:00pm
Official website link: https://ucca.org.cn/en/
Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center
As the only art and culture complex located on the axis of the capital, Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center is a professional, inclusive, international, and market-oriented arts center, with a mission of presenting world-class performances to the audience.
Address: 9 Tianqiao South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Opening Hours: The opening hours of the theater shall be determined according to the performance conditions.
More performance details: https://www.tqpac.com/list.html
China World Mall
An important part of CWTC, CWM is the top-notch one stop shopping mall in Beijing, providing a wide variety of choices for mid to high-end consumers. From fashion to dining, from lifestyle to entertainment, CWM maintains its mid to high end positioning, boosting abundant choices of fashionable brands, food and beverages outlets, entertainment, and many more experiential attractions. The unparalleled retail mix offers a truly unforgettable shopping experience.
The sixth-floor outdoor terrace of Guomao Shopping Mall boasts a pleasant atmosphere, blending modern design with natural elements. It adds a fresh touch to this urban oasis, offering a warm and tranquil ambiance while overlooking the CBD cityscape. It allows people to relax and enjoy the urban beauty amid their shopping fatigue.
No.1 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00
Beijing Fun
Beijing Fun opened in 2018 and is positioned as a "Chinese Life Experience Zone"; you can see both restored old Baroque-style buildings and traditional Chinese courtyard elements, while adding new trendy buildings with modern lines. Here you can feel the perfect fusion of ancient architecture and modern brands.
No.21 House, Qianmen Langfangtoutiao, Xicheng District
Open Hours: All day
Qianmen Street
Being a famous commercial street of Beijing, Qianmen Street is located on the central axis of urban Beijing. As the crucial gateway for entering the inner city and hub of Qianmen business district, Qianmen Street ties Dashilan, Xianyukou Gourmet Street, Xiheyan Streets, circling the important business area with strong characteristics. With a history spanning centuries, Qianmen Street is home to many time-honored brands, such as Quanjude, Refosian and Zhangyiyuan. If you want to enjoy the most authentic Beijing-style delicacies, Qianmen is your choice.
Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00