What to do in Beijing

For centuries, the imposing government buildings in the city of Beijing have served as a reminder of the awesome power of the Chinese imperial city. with the reform and opening of China, which began thirty years ago, the new elite - the city began to build Beijing monolith to their shop window - entrepreneurs and the government in Beijing new wealth and influence. There are lots of new architecture in Beijing, and between and behind him there is a lot for tourists to enjoy.

Physical and metaphorical center of Beijing is the Forbidden City, the vast complex of palaces of the former emperor, is now one of the largest museums in the world. From there, the most important sights of the city - are within a mile or two - unless of course the Great Wall.

What things to do in Beijing

What things to do in Beijing for your Beijing trip and What things to do for you feeling the city of Beijing.

Top 1. Feeling the Forbidden City at Emperor Hotel

The Emperor boutique hotel is located at the east gate of the Forbidden City palace complex of massive towers. Trendy and airy, the 55-room hotel has lots of charm. But best of all for the weary traveler, the bar on the roof terrace, Yin. Built on an ascending series of platforms, the bar has the best view of the city hands down. Have a drink at dusk here, as you can see the tiled roofs of tall, slender former residence of Emperor magic. A word of warning, however: It is assumed that baijiu Chinese rice produced in the spirit of Chinese authenticity addition, many cocktails with the notoriously strong fleet. Avoid this.

1 Emperor Hotel
33 Qihelou Street, Beijing, China 100006; 86 - (0) 10-6526-5566 theemperorbeijing.cn
2 Yin, Emperor Hotel Roof
33 Qihelou Street, Dongcheng, Beijing, China 100006; 86 - (0) 10-6526-5566 more

Top 2 . Feeling Great Wall at Commune by the Great Wall

The Commune by the Great Wall (Chinese: 长城脚下的公社) is a private collection of modern architecture and SOHO China managed boutique hotel, in Beijing, China.
It was exhibited at the 2002 la Biennale di Venezia and bestowed a special prize. In 2005, Commune by the Great Wall was hailed by Business Week as a "New Architectural Wonder of China".
Commune by the Great Wall is now comprised of forty-two villas with 190 suites and eleven Presidential Suites, and feature four restaurants, Anantara Spa, Kid’s Club as well as an outdoor pool and tennis court. A private path accesses an untouched portion of the Great Wall of China.

Top 3. Feeling Summer Palace at Summer Palace Aman hotel

Just steps from the East Gate of the Summer Palace is housing Aman at Summer Palace - the ideal place to explore Beijing. In a series of pavilions, some of which date back more than a century and were originally used by clients of the Palace awaiting an audience with the Empress Dowager Cixi used, the resort is only 15 km from the Forbidden City. An oasis of tranquility, with quiet courtyards embrace traditional Chinese architecture, the hotel offers easy access to cultural attractions such as the Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and the hutongs in Beijing and restaurants, art galleries and other contemporary delicacies.