Kerry Hotel, Beijing, is situated in Beijing's recently modernized Central Business District.
The hotel connects directly to the China World Trade Centre, and is adjacent to the Guomao subway station, which provides access to the city's many attractions.
Forbidden City
The magnificent Forbidden City is the world's largest and best-preserved imperial palace complex, serving as the home of Ming and Qing emperors for over 500 years.
Tiananmen Square
One of the world's most famous public squares and a symbolic landmark of China, renowned for its daily flag-raising and lowering ceremonies.
Temple of Heaven
A masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture where emperors prayed for good harvests. It is celebrated for its unique design and remarkable acoustics.
The Great Wall
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's greatest wonders, offering breathtaking views across mountains and countryside.
Ming Tombs
The resting place of thirteen Ming emperors, showcasing China's rich imperial history and cultural heritage.
Beihai Park
One of Beijing's many beautiful parks, Beihai Park 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 Ghengis Khan centuries before the Forbidden City.
Olympic Green
The primary venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the Beijing Olympic Green is located in the northern end of the city’s central axis.
Occupying a total land area of 1,135 hectares, the Olympic Green includes eye-catching monuments and popular sightseeing attractions such as the National Stadium (popularly referred to as the "Bird's Nest") and the National Aquatics Centre (known as the "Watercube").
Other sites in the Olympic Green include a forest park and lakes, the Olympic Village, the Olympics Tennis Courts, the National Indoor Stadium and the China National Convention Centre (CNCC).
Beijing is one of the world's modern cities, with nearly every type of good and service available.
Shopping at open-air markets is an experience not to be missed. Beijing's popular markets are the Xiushui Silk Market, Panjiayuan and Pearl Market where you can find antiques, porcelain, lacquer ware, jade, carpets, silk, paintings, calligraphy scrolls, handicraft, and embroidery.
Flea markets operate on weekends throughout Beijing. Night markets usually conduct business at twilight, and bargaining is only possible with private vendors in street stalls.