'''Dongcheng District''' (?____ ''D?ngcheng Q?'') is in Beijing.

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Dongcheng District is one of the four central (inner-city) districts of Beijing. Dongcheng is roughly the area within the second ring road, to the north-east of Tiananmen Square. Subway line 2 (loop line) runs along the north and east edges of the district. Line 1 bisects the district from east to west, and Line 5 from north to south.

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Tiananmen Square

'''Tiananmen Square''' (_V__?__?; Ti?n?nmengu?ngch?ng) is the largest square in the world. Built by Mao to impress; the square is surrounded by Soviet-style monuments and government buildings. Tiananmen Square remains an astounding place and a spot to linger and see visitors from all over China, many visiting their capital for the first time. There is a flag raising and lowering ceremony at dawn and dusk at the north end of the square. There are 4 marble lions in front of the Tiananmen gate, the northwest one has a bullet hole on its stomach from the 1989 Tianamen Square massacre (the lions are enclosed by fences, making the NW one nearly impossible to see close up). The square is best reached by subway. Qianmen station on line 2 is at the southern end of the square, while Tiananmen East and Tiananmen West, both on line 1, are at the northern end. Due to traffic restrictions, taxis cannot stop on the square, so if you come by taxi, the driver will have to let you out on a nearby side street.

  • Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. t the south end, opposite the entrance to the Forbidden City. pen Tuesday to Sunday, 8 am to noon (but note it is sometimes closed without notice). ree. Mao's mausoleum. Expect huge, but moving, queues. No bags, cameras or water bottles are allowed inside and must be dropped off (for a fee) at the 'Bagcheck' building across the road to the east (mobile phones ok). Flowers can be purchased to lay at the feet of Mao's statue inside (although they are collected and resold at the end of the day) as well as leaflets for \1. There is disagreement among the locals as to whether the body is real or fake waxwork so make up your own mind. Mao souvenirs can be purchased at the exit.

  • Monument to the People's Heroes. n the center of the square. The monument documents key events in modern Chinese history.

  • The Great Hall of the People. orders on the west. 30. Seat of China's parliament and important political meetings.

  • The Chinese National Museum. ccupies the eastern side of the square. Consisting of the Chinese History Museum and the Chinese Revolutionary Museum. Closed for renovations until 2010.

  • Tian'anmen Gate. V__?; Gate of Heavenly Peace. 15. Tian'anmen Gate, and its large portrait of Chairman Mao, dominates the northern end of the square. Pass beneath the gate to head north toward the Forbidden City. It costs nothing to pass through, but on the far side there is a ticket booth where you can pay admission to visit the Gate. Although visiting the Gate allows a good view over Tian'anmen Square, do not be fooled into thinking you are buying tickets to the Forbidden City: they are separate attractions.

  • Forbidden City. _? Gu G?ng, also known as the Palace Museum. 60 for entrance. Get there when the gates open (around 8.30AM) if you want to walk through the vast and spectacular courtyards in relative peace. This is truly the spot to appreciate the might and grandeur of the Imperial Chinese court during the height of its power in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Despite the transformation of the city around it, the Forbidden City remains mercifully relatively untouched. There are a handful of cafes and gift shops, which are surprisingly not very overpriced considering what a tourist area it is. Only two-fifths of the area of the palace is opened but more sections open all the time. Wandering to the right or left can yield some beautiful secluded courtyards and, of course, padlocked dead ends. You can rent an audio guided tour which explains certain temples along the central axis and their uses for \40 with a \100 deposit (more than a dozen languages available). The signs posted around and on buildings inside are fairly short and are written in both Chinese and English. You can reach the Forbidden City via subway line 1 to Tiananmen West or Tiananmen East,or by buses lines 1,4,52 and 728. Alternatively, the lines 101,109 and 810 stop at the north gate of Forbidden City.

    Temples

  • Yonghegong. __a_{; Y?ngheg?ng; also known as Lama Temple or Palace of Peace. onghegong Dajie, at intersection of Second Ring road. eside Yonghegong Lama Temple subway station, on lines 2 and 5. 25. loses at 4PM. The temple was built by Chinese emperors who harbored a deep fascination for the Tibetan (Tantric) version of Buddhism. Over the years, many Tibetan and Mongolian monks lived and taught here, and there are still monks in residence today. The temple is famous for its 18m statue of Maitreya Buddha carved from a single piece of sandalwood. Visitors are not allowed to take pictures of holy statues inside most of the temples. You can view most of buildings in an hour or less.

  • Zhihua Temple. q____; Zhihuasi; also known as Temple of Wisdom Attained. Lumicang Hutong (_\__?____5__; Lum?c?nghutong). us 24 from Dongzhimen or Beijing Railway Station, get off at Lumicang. 86 10 6528 6691. ttp://www.zhihuatemple.com/. AM-6PM. 20. Buddhist temple built in 1443 One of the largest, oldest and best preserved wooden structures in Beijing. Houses the Ancient Music Center, which now and then gives concerts played by monks and true to the ancient traditions. Also houses the Beijing Cultural Exhange Museum. The temple has recently been renovated.

  • Tongjiao Temple. _____; T?ngji?osi; also known as Temple of Authoritative Teaching. 9 Zhenxian Hutong, Dongzhimen Beixiaojie (?__?_k___X??____19__; D?ngzhimenb?ixi?oji? Zh?nxianhutong). 00m northwest of Dongzhimen Metro Station (lines 2 and 13). 86 10 6405 5918. AM-5PM on 1st and 15th of the month. ree. Originally used by eunuchs but now actively used by nuns.

  • Confucius Temple. E?; K?ngmiao. 3 Guozijian Street (___q?_X13__; Guoz?jianji?). 00m southwest of Yonghegong Metro Station (lines 2 and 5). 86 10 8402 7224. AM-5PM. 20, includes admission to Imperial Academy. The temple was built in 1302 and honors Confucius (_E_q; K?ngzi; 551-479 BC) who was one of China's greatest thinkers, still with significant influence on all aspects of daily life. The pavilions along either side have displays about Confucius and the history of Confucianism The courtyard is a pleasant place to relax or watch art students practice sketching.

  • Imperial Academy. __q?; Guoz?jian. mmediately to west of Confucius Temple. 20, includes admission to Confucius Temple. The academy was the highest level college and location of examinations for the civil service in Imperial China. Very much related to the neighbouring Confucius Temple in that the studies and exams were conducted in the Confucian tradition. Displays documenting the history of the imperial exams system and the lives of students. Pleasant courtyard, slightly quieter than that of the temple.

    Museums

  • National Museum of China. ___________? Zh?ngguo Guoji? Bowugu?n. 6, East Chang'an St, Dongcheng district. n the east side of Tiananmen Square. 86 10 8447-4914. ttp://www.nationalmuseum.cn/en/home/index.jsp. It is undergoing renovation from 2007 until 2010 and will not be accessible until finished.

  • China National Museum Waxworks. ___________??___W?; Zh?ngguoguoji?bowugu?nlaxiangzh?nl?n. ast side of Tian'anmen Square (_V__?__???; Ti?n?nmengu?ngch?ngd?ngce). 86 10 6513 8940. :30 AM - 4:30 PM. 20. Large wax museum with primarily famous Chinese. Part of China National Museum, which is closed for renovation until 2010, so this one might also be.

  • The Poly Museum. _______?; B?oli Bowugu?n. 4 Dongzhimen South Street (?__?_____X14__; D?ngzhimen Nandaji?). ust northeast of Dongsishitiao Metro Station (line 2). 86 10 6500 8117. 86 10 6501 1277. ttp://www.polyculture.com.cn/poly_en/bowuguan.htm. o-Sa 9:30AM-4:30PM. 50. Small art museum specialising in bringing Chinese artifacts home to China from abroad. Main exhibitions cover ancient bronze art, ancient stone carvings and Buddha statues.

  • Mao Dun Former Residence. _______; Maodun Guj?. 3 Yuanensi Hutong (_@?________13__; Houyuan?nsi Hutong). .5km southeast of Beixinqiao Metro Station (line 5), or buses 113, 755 to Jiaodaokou South Station (________). 86 10 6404 4089. AM-4PM. 5. Mao Dun (1896-1981) was a famous revolutionary writer. His former residence including personal effects and writings can be seen here.

  • Beijing Police Museum. k___x_@____?; B?ij?ng J?ngcha Bowugu?n. 6 Dongjiaomin Lane (?_____J36__; D?ngji?omin Xiang). .5km east of the southern parts of Tian'anmen. 86 10 8522 5018. AM-4PM. 5. Large museum on police history.

  • Imperial City Art Museum. c__???; Huangchengyishugu?n. Changpuheyan (________9__; Ch?ngpuheyan). orth side of Changpu River Park, near corner of Nanchizi Jie. 86 10 8511 5104. ttp://www.beijingmuseum.gov.cn/huangcheng/. 0AM-5:30PM. 20. The Imperial City was the Manchu city that surrounded the Forbidden City during the Qing dynasty. The museum's centrepiece is a scale model of the Forbidden & Imperial Cities. There are also displays on lifestyle, costumes, arts & crafts of the Qing imperial city. Occasionally hosts special exhibits that cost extra.

    Galleries

  • CourtYard Gallery. l_______L; Siheyuanhualang. 3 Donganmen Dajie (?__?___X53__; D?ng?nmendaji?). 86 10 6526 8882. ourtyard@courtyard-gallery.com. 86 10 6526 8880. ttp://www.courtyard-gallery.com/. o-Sa: 11 AM - 7 PM; Su: Noon - 7 PM. ree. Founded in 1996. Exhibits emerging and mid-career artists working in a wide range of media.

  • onemoon. _______; y?yued?ngdai. nside Ditan Park, Andingmenwai (____?_O_n?__?; ?ndingmenwaiditang?ngyuan). 86 10 6427 7748. nfo@onemoonart.com. 86 10 6427 7871. ttp://www.onemoonart.com/. e-Su: 10 AM - 6 PM. ree. Chinese artist working in a range of media.

  • Soka Art Centre. _???___S; Su?k?yishuzh?ngx?n. 07 Dongsi North Street (?_l_k___X107__; D?ngsib?idaji?). 86 10 8401 2377. nfo@soka-art.com. 86 10 8401 3434. ttp://www.soka-art.com/. u-Su: 10 AM - 9 PM. ree. Founded in 1992 in Taiwan and established in Beijing in 2001. The gallary exhibits modern famous artist from China and around Asia.

  • Wan Fung Art Gallery. 36 Nanchizi Jie. ree. Worth a peek if you're in the area. Housed in a side building in the courtyard of the Imperial Archives, which you can't go in, but is quite impressive. The courtyard itself is a quiet corner in an otherwise crowded area of the city.

    Parks

  • Zhongshan Park. __R__?; Zh?ngsh?ng?ngyuan. est side of Tian'anmen (_V__?__?; Ti?n?nmenx?ce). 86 10 6605 5431. ummer 6AM-9PM, winter 6:30AM-8PM. dults \3, children free. Beautifully landscaped park with lots of trees and bamboo. Paddle boats of rent on the moat of the Forbidden City. Also an indoor playground for children, and bumper cars.

  • Changpu River Park. _______?; Ch?ngpuhe G?ngyuan. ast of Tian'anmen, parallel to Chang'an Jie. ree. Narrow strip of landscaped park along a small stream. Begins in the east near the Beijing hotel and runs almost to Tian'anmen Gate.

  • Ditan Park. n?__?; Ditan G?ngyuan; also known as Temple of Earth. ndingmenwai Street (____?_O___X; ?ndingmenwai Daji?). 00m north of Yonghegong Metro Station (lines 2 and 5). 86 10 6421 4657. tpark@dtpark.com. ttp://www.dtpark.com/. AM-9PM. 2. Park with a lot of cypresses and also a small amusement park area.

  • Liuyin Park. _?__?; Li?ying?ngyuan. iangzhaikou, Andingmenwai (____?_O______; ?ningmenwaiJi?ngzhaik?u). ndingmen Metro Station and walk ten minutes; or bus 108 or 104 to Jiangzhaikou Station. 86 10 8411 3699. AM - 9:30 PM. 1. Park showing what rural China looks like. Also contains childrens playground and a tea house.

  • Qingnianhu Park. __N____?; Q?ngnianhug?ngyuan. ndingmenwai Street (____?_O___X; ?ndingmenwaidaji?). 86 10 8411 6321. ark: summer 6 AM - 10 PM, winter 6 AM - 9 PM; Water world: summer 9 AM - 10 PM, winter closed. ntrance \1; Water world adults \15, children \10. The park contains basketball, croquet, golf, electric boats, paddleboars and an amusement zone. Waterland contains a large pool with waterslides.

    Other

  • Drum and Bell Towers. ___O; Zh?ngg?lou. i'anmen Street (_n__?___X; Di'?nmendaji?. hort walk south-east from Gulou Dajie station on subway line 2, or accessible by bus 107 or 635 (from Dongzhimen). 86 10 6401 2674. AM-5:30PM. rum tower: ¥20; Bell tower ¥15; ring the bell ¥100. The drum tower was originally built in 1272 and reconstructed at a new location in 1800. The bell tower is build around 1700. Being situated straight north from the Forbidden City, Tiananmen and Qianmen Street, they are on the central northsouth axis of Beijing. Originally, the towers were used to play music and later on to tell the Beijingers the time. Now they houses a 63 tons ancient copper bell, a number of ancient drums, folk costume exhibitions as well as the People's Cultural Hall of Dongcheng. There are great views from the top of the towers.

  • Legation Quarter. ast of Tiananmen Square. Once famous in the Boxer Rebellion, the legation quarter is now occupied by government offices and army offices but can still be seen from outside. There's a wonderful bakery store called "Sapporo" near the legation quarter, famous for its breads and cheesecakes.

  • Ancient Observatory. _?____; G?hu?nxiangtai. Dongbiaobei Hutong (???____2__; D?ngbi?obeihutong). outhwest corner of Jianguomen Bridge, close to Beijing Railway Station. Subway line 1 or 2 to Jianguomen station. 86 10 6524 2202. AM-4PM. yen;10. The observatory covering 1,000 m2 was built in 1442and has been open to the public since 1983. Ancient star maps and instruments to watch stars can be seen here. Displays on the history of Chinese astronomy, and several large astronomical instruments set on top of an old watchtower of the city walls.

    Do

    Theater

  • Beijing North Theater. k__?_i??; B?ib?ngm?s?juch?ng. 7 Jiaodaokou South Street (_________X67__; Ji?odaok?udaji?). 86 10 6406 0175.

  • Beijing Seven-Color Light Children's Theater. k_____F___X__?_@; B?ij?ngq?segu?ngertongjuyuan. 4 Ju'er Hutong, Jiaodaokou (_______e_X____14__; Ji?odaok?ujuerhutong). 86 10 8402 2285.

  • Capital Theater. __s??; Sh?ud?juch?ng. 2 Wangfujing Street (___{_____X22__; Wangf?j?ngdaji?). 86 10 6524 9847. 86 10 6523 3227. ttp://www.capitaltheater.cn/. u-Sa: 6 PM. rice range between \40-500 and \120-680. This theater is used by a number of different theater groups, including Beijing People's Art Theater. Performances include both contemporary and classical Chinese plays.

  • Central Academy of Drama Theater. ___??_w_@??__??; Zh?ngy?ngxijuxueyuanshiyanxi?ojuch?ng. 9 Dongmianhua Hutong (?________39__; D?ngmianhuahutong). 86 10 8404 6174. ttp://www.sikewangzhu.org.cn/. Performanses include both plays and dance.

  • Central Experimental Drama Theater. ___??_@; Guoji?huajuyuan. 5A Mao'er Hutong, Di'anmenwai Street (_n__?_O___X_L_X____45__; Di?nmenwaidaji?m?oerhutong). 86 10 6403 1009. ttp://en.ntcc.com.cn/newEbiz1/EbizPortalFG/portal/html/index.html. Both Chinese and foreign plays and both classical and experimental.

  • Chang'an Grand Theater. ____?_@; Chang?ndaxiyuan. Jianguomennei Street (____?_____X7__; Jianguomenneidaji?). 86 10 6510 1309. 86 10 6510 1308. ttp://www.changantheater.com/. AM - 7:30 PM. Traditional Chinese performances with focus on Beijing Opera. Also has a shop with paintings and folk handicrafts.

  • China Children's Art Theater. ____X__??; Zh?ngguoertongjuch?ng. 4 Donganmen Street (?__?___X64__; D?ng?nmendaji?). 86 10 6513 4115. cat@ccat.name. 86 10 6513 4116. ttp://www.ccat.name/. Established in 1956. Stages children's plays.

  • Dongyuan Theater. __?_O; D?ngyuanxilou. nside the Garden of Changpu River (________?__; Ch?ngpuheg?ngyuannei).

  • Feng Chao Theatre. I???; F?ngchaojuch?ng. Xinzhong Street (_V___X3__; X?nzh?ngji?). 86 10 5165 7006. ttp://www.fengchaojuchang.com/.

  • People's Art Experimental Theater. l?????; Renyishiyanjuch?ng. 2 Wangfujing Dajie (___{_____X22__; Wangf?j?ngdaji?). 86 10 6526 3338.

  • People's Art Theater. l?__??; Renyixi?ojuch?ng. 2 Wangfujing Street (___{_____X22__; Wangf?j?ngdaji?). 86 10 6525 0123. Small theater specialising in Beijing Opera.

  • Poly Theatre. ___?_@; B?olijuyuan. 4 Donzhimen South Street (?__?_____X4__; D?ngzhimennandaji?). ubway line 2, Dongsishitiao station, northeast exit. 86 10 6500 1188 ext 5126. 86 10 6501 1854. ttp://www.polytheatre.com/. rices range between \90-380 and \180-1,280. Large theater holding 1,428 seats, eight balcony boxes and two VIP boxes. Chinese, classical music, opera and ballet performances are staged here by both Chinese and international artist groups. Beijing Music Festival [http://www.bmf.org.cn] is also held here.

  • Universal Theater. V_n??; Ti?ndijuch?ng. 0 Dongzhimen South Street (?__?_____X10__; D?ngzhimennandaji?). ubway line 2, Dongsishitiao station, northeast exit, along Second Ring road to the north of Poly plaza. 86 10 6416 9893. houfy325@hotmail.com. ttp://www.tiandijuchang.cn/. :15 PM. \180-480. Acrobatic show performed by China Acrobatic Troup. The theater itself is less impressive than the show.

    Concert hall

  • Goldsail Concert Hall. _____??; J?nf?ny?nyuet?ng. 4 Wangfujing Street (24 Wangfujing Street (___{_____X24__; Wangf?j?ngdaji?). 86 10 6528 9047. Small concert hall without speakers. Suitable for chamber music also.

  • Great Hall of the People. l________; Renmindahuitang. est side of Tian'anmen Square (_V__?__?__?; Ti?n?nmengu?ngch?ngx?ce. 86 10 6309 6156. The great hall of the people is used for meetings for the National People's Congress. But there is also helt classical concerts now and then.

  • Poly Theatre (see above under Theater).

    Other

  • Hutongs. Hutongs are the old neighbourhoods and alleyways of Beijing. While all four inner districts still have hutong neighbourhoods (for now), Dongcheng's are among the most extensive and best preserved, and most enjoyable for wandering. Turn off any major thoroughfare in the northern half of the district, and you will find yourself in real, living neighbourhoods, filled with local residents, small shops and food stalls and markets. For a good introduction to the hutongs, the area between Bell Tower and Lama Temple is easy for exploration, as most of the lanes run east-west, making it quite easy to wander from Bell Tower to Lama Temple or vice-versa, which should take about half an hour. The restored touristy hutong of Nanluoguxiang is worth a visit for shopping, eating, and drinking, and here too you can easily branch off down the side alleys for a glimpse of the less restored and more authentic hutongs. If walking is not your thing, try a rickshaw tour. Rickshaws converge during the day in the square between Drum and Bell Towers. You can try your luck bargaining with the drivers, or there is a fixed-price ticket booth in northwest corner of the square, offering hutong rickshaw tours for ¥180.

  • Cooking classes. ttp://www.hutongcuisine.com/. 0:30 am, every day except Wednesday. yen;180 per person. A few places around Nanluoguxiang now offer Chinese cooking classes. One such place, Hutong Cuisine, is run by an English-speaking chef in a small hutong home. Classes are small. Reservations are necessary.

  • New China Children's Store. V_____X___p_i___X; X?nzh?ngguoertongyongp?nsh?ngdian. 68 Wangfujing Street (___{_____X168__; Wangf?j?ngdaji?). 86 10 6528 1774. AM - 10 PM. 10-20 each ride. Play center for children where the kids can catch goldfish, play in the gigantic sandpit or other. They also sell all kind of gear for children.

    Buy

  • Wangfujing. __{_____X Wangf?j?ng Daji?. ubway line 1, Wangfujing station. Beijing's most famous shopping street, nowadays with mostly the same international brands and modern malls you will find anywhere else in the world. The street is pedestrianised for several blocks, making it more pleasant than many parts of Beijing to walk around. Several large malls in the area such as Oriental Plaza (see below) and Sun Dong An plaza. One useful shop is the Foreign Language Bookstore, at the northern end of the pedestrian area, which has a good selection of guidebooks and maps (although expensive). Wangfujing snack street (see also "Eat") in the alleys just to the east has vendors selling souvenirs and crafts. Bargain hard.

  • The Malls at Oriental Plaza. ___V_V_n D?ngf?ng X?n Ti?ndi. ast of Tian'anmen Square, on Wangfujing. angfujing station on line 1 has an exit that leads directly in to the mall at its west end. Dongdan station on lines 1 & 5 is at the east end. At one time this was the largest mall in Asia. Modern shopping mall is expensive but provides you with a lot of buying opportunities from diamonds, to real (affordable) DVD's, (international) music CD's and food. You can find lots of brands in Oriental Plaza, from top to the normal like Calvin Klein, G-star, Esprit, Only, etc. Besides shopping, you also can eat here, from Western cuisine to traditional Chinese food.

  • Yinhehua Vegetarian. _____f_H; Yinhehu?sushi. onghegong Street (___a?___X_bA50__; Y?ngheg?ngdaji?ji?). 86 10 6403 5159. ttp://www.yinhehua.com/. AM - 10 PM. Vegetarian grocery with all kinds of vegetarian food including fake meat dishes.

  • Nanluoguxiang. _?___J; Nanluog?xiang; some partly translated signs say 'South Luogu Alley'. This restored hutong, just east of Drum Tower and Houhai, is lined with boutiques and small shops. Not the place for bargains, but this is where to come for unique and distinct gifts including T-shirts, pottery, jewellery, etc.

    Eat

    Budget

    '''Chinese food''':
  • Wangfujing Snack Street. __{_____h_X; Wangf?j?ngxi?och?ji?. n the alley to the west of the pedestrian zone on Wangfujing Dajie. Many stalls selling Beijing-style snacks, both sweet and savoury.

  • Donghuamen Night Market. ??___s; D?nghu?men Yeshi. long Dong'anmen Dajie, at the north end of the Wangfujing pedestrian area. ate afternoon and evening only. 5-20 per item. The place to come for exotic snacks such as scorpions, starfish, and silkworm grubs. You can also buy more typical snacks like fried noodles, dumplings, and kebabs. More expensive than a "real" neighbourhood market, but still reasonably priced.

  • Oriental Dumpling King. __?_q__; D?ngf?ngji?oziwang. 4 Chaoyangmen Nanxiaojie (__??_____X14___O; Chaoyangmennanxi?oji?). n east side of street near Lumicang. Bus 24 from Dongzhimen or Beijing Railway Station. No English sign.. 86 10 6527 2042. 0AM-10PM. Cheap and delicious Dongbei (northeast) style dumplings. This is a chain, one of several around town. Their location in Harbin is recommended in several guidebooks, but if you're not going there you can get the same dumplings in Beijing. A few dozen different kinds, and can be boiled or fried. As with many dumpling places, order by weight: An order is usually two liang (er li?ng) which is 100g, about 10-12 dumplings.

    '''Non-Chinese food''':

    Mid range

    '''Chinese food''':

  • Guijie. _X/_S_X; Gu?ji?. eixinqiao subway station on Line 5 is at the west end of the strip. The most famous street for food in Beijing is probably Guijie (sometimes called Ghost Street), which runs east-west along Dongzhimen Nei Dajie from Jiaodaokou Dong Dajie to to Dongzhimen Lijiaomen Bridge on the Second Ring Road, Dongcheng District. Red lanterns, traditional courtyards, hundreds of restaurants along the street. Eating on Ghost Street is about more than food and drink, it's a way of life for many Beijingers. Take your pick of restaurants, there are all kinds here. :* <eat name="Huajiayiyuan" alt="_____}?; Hu?ji?yiyuan" address="Dongzhimennei Street 235 (?__?_____X235__; D?ngzhimennei Daji?)" directions="On the north side of the street, nearer western end" phone="+86 10 6405 1908">One of the larger and better-known (but also more crowded and pricier) restaurants along the strip. Housed in a series of interconnected courtyards. Very good homestyle food, also does a good Peking duck, although it is not the specialty.</eat>

  • Donglaishun. __?; D?nglaishun. aily 11AM-2PM and 5PM-9PM. This king of Beijing hotpot has been around since the 19th century. Founded by the Hui (ethnic Muslims), Donglaishun serves halal cuts of top-quality lamb and beef. Also serves cooked-by-chef dishes, including traditional Beijing sweets. :* <eat name="Wangfujing branch" address="198 Wangfujing Dajie (?_______{_____X198__)" phone="+86 10 6513-9661">Subway: Line 1 to Wangfujing</eat> :* <eat name="New Oriental Shopping Plaza branch" address="5th floor of Sun Dong'an (New Oriental Sun) Shopping Plaza, at Tian'anmen"></eat>

  • Yuxin Sichuan Restaurant. __M____; Yuxin Chu?ncai. 30-50 per person. -F 10AM-10PM, Sa-Su 11AM-10PM. One of the contenders in the ongoing competition for Beijing's best Sichuanese, Yuxin delivers on authenticity, flavor, and service. It's always busy, and always good. :* <eat address="7 Jiangguomen Nei Dajie">(?____?_@_C____?_____X7__ ''Chang?n Dajuyuan, Jianguomen Neidaji? Q? hao''). ''(Take the subway Lines 1 or 2 to Jianguomen, take Exit A, and walk west)''. Try their location in the Chang'an Grand Theatre for a calmer setting decorated in a traditional style, with alcoves divided by bamboo screens.</eat>

  • Yuxiang Renjia. _?_l__. epingli Dongjie (_a____?_X). ne (long) block east of east entrance to Ditan Park (on the next major road). Bus 117 or 123 from Dongzhimen.. 86 10 84220807. Delicious Sichuan food. If you want to try Sichuan but are a little afraid of the spiciness, this place is a good choice: It's still spicy, but not as mouth-numbing as some other places. Reasonable prices, and a faux rural-village decor. There are 6 or 7 locations around town.

  • For '''vegetarians''', Beijing's first pure vegetarian buffet restaurant is located on the Confucius Temple on Guo zi jian street, west of the famous Lama Temple. No English menu so far, but one can just ask for the buffet, which contains a large variety of delicious vegetarian dishes, as well as a vegetarian hotpot, and a large selection of dessert.
  • '''Non-Chinese Food''':

  • Vineyard Cafe. 1 Wudaoying Hutong (____?____31__). lose to Lama Temple: First alley south of and parallel to Second Ring Road. Great place for Western-style breakfast and brunch in a restored hutong home. Also great European/fusion dishes, including some vegetarian options. A good dessert choice is the chocolate brownie with ice cream.

  • Morel's. ongti Beilu, opposite north gate of Worker's gymnasium. (_H___k_H, _H_l____?_k??__). ead east from Dongsishitiao subway station, on the north side of the road, just before Chunxiu Lu.. Belgian restaurant serving great steak-frites.

  • Mirch Masala Indian Cuisine. 0-2 Nanluogu Xiang. 86 10 6591 5050. Located on the tourist street of Nanluoguxiang, Mirch Masala serves delicious North-Indian dishes.

  • Fish Nation. 1 Nanluoguxiang (__?___J31__). English-style fish'n'chips, also serves good English breakfasts. Rooftop patio.

  • Xiao Xin's Cafe. __V_I_X. 03 Nanluoguxiang (__?___J103__). One of the original cafes along this hutong, and now has many imitators. Great coffee and desserts, although the rest of the food is not particularly special.

  • Comptoirs de France. 5 Dongzhimenwai Dajie. n the lobby of East Lake Club, a short walk east of Dongzhimen. am - 8 pm. French bakery, serves fresh-baked breads, croissants, muffins, cakes, desserts, and coffee. Also serves sandwiches and salads at lunchtime. A little pricey, but worth it.

    Splurge

    '''Chinese food''':
  • Dadong Duck Restaurant. ___??_X Dad?ng K?oy? Dian. aily 11AM-10PM. Considered by some to be the best Beijing duck in the city, this upscale restaurant also delivers on a nice atmosphere. Reservations suggested. :* <eat name="Dongsi Shitiao branch" address="Dongsi Shitiao 22A, Bldg. 1-2 of the Nanxin Cang International Tower (?_l_\___b22_____V?__?____1-2_O)" directions="Just southwest of Dongsishitiao subway station on Line 2, entrance is at the back (south) of the building">This is the newer and more impressive of Dadong's branches.</eat>

    '''Non-Chinese food''':

  • The Courtyard. 5 Donghuamen Dajie. 86 10 6526 8882. The Courtyard overlooks the moat surrounding the south-east corner of the wall of the Forbidden City. At night, the wall and tower are illuminated which gives a sense of being in old Peking. The cuisine is modern international fusion food and is as good as that in any other capital city in the world. The service and decor are excellent. This is a great place if you need a respite from Chinese food!

  • Saveurs de Coree. 9 Nanluoguxiang (__?___J29__). Korean food in a fancy setting. Can be expensive, but special set menus are a good deal.

    Drink

    Nanluogu Xiang area

    Bar cluster established around 2006 in hutong area east of Houhai. The atmosphere in this area is still more authentic Beijing than the neighboring Houhai area, and the action here usually starts already during the afternoon.

  • 12SQM. 2____; Shierpingm?. Fuxiang Hutong, Nanluoguxiang (__?___J________1__; Nanluog?xiangfuxianghutong). 86 10 6402 1554. welvesqm@yahoo.com. ww.twelvesqm.com. PM-midnight. Very small bar/cafe.

  • Gonghe. 4 Nanluo Guxiang (__?___J74__; Nanluog?xiang). 86 135 8163 0000. PM-2AM. heap. Jazz lounge.

  • Guitar Bar. g__?; Jit?b?. 0 Nanluoguxiang (__?___J40__; Nanluog?xiang). 86 10 6405 7263. PM-12AM. Very small bar with standard drink and Italian food. Guitar jam most nights.

  • Hidden Dreams. Zhangzizhong Road (?_____H3__; Zh?ngzizh?nglu). 86 10 6403 0688. 0AM-midnight. offee from ¥15; beer from ¥18. Argentine tango themed bar. Also small pasta and sandwich menu.

  • Hutong Bar. ____X; Hutonger. 9 Nanluoguxiang (__?___J39__; Nanluog?xiang). 86 10 6400 6808. PM-2AM. Small bar serving tea and beer.

  • In Bar & Cafe. 7-1 Nanluoguxiang (__?___J17_|1__; Nanluog?xiang). 86 N10 8402 2050. ttp://www.inthebar.cn/. :30PM-2AM. eer from ¥10. Quiet cafe.

  • Jianghu Bar. ]____?; Ji?nghuji?b?. Dongmianhua Hutong (?________7__; D?ngmianhuahutong). 86 10 6401 4611. Simple live music venue.

  • Jiangjin Bar. d?__; Ji?ngjinji?. Zhongku hutong (??____2__; Zh?ngkuhutong). 86 10 8405 0124. ww.jiangjinjiu.cn. oon-2AM. The coctails are not good, but hte live folk music jam is great.

  • Lugar. 0 Gulou Dongdajie (___O?___X70__; G?loud?ngdaji?). 86 10 6709 1383. uweiley@gmail.com. PM-late. Vietnames tapas bar serving signature cocktails, mixed drinks, rums and whiskeys.

  • Mao Live House. 11 Gulou East Street (___O?___X111__; G?loud?ngdaji?). 86 10 6402 5080. ive@maolive.com. ttp://www.maolive.com/main.html. ost shows start around 8-9PM. 40-80. Live rock music venue. The stage is great, the sound system is okay and the concert room and furniture are very basic.

  • Ned's. 4 Nanluo Guxiang (__?___J84__; Nanluog?xiang). 86 134 0118 1374. edsbeijing@hotmail.com. PM-late. Small Australian bar with football on the television.

  • The Pool Bar. 06 Gulou Dongdajie (___O?___X106__; G?loud?ngdaji?). 86 10 8404 7956. PM-2AM. heap. Yes, they do have a pool table (and also foosball).

  • Reef Bar. 4 Nanluoguxiang (__?___J14__; Nanluog?xiang). 86 10 8169 8494. :30PM-4:30AM. heap. Basic bar.

  • Salud. V____? L?ow? Ji?b?. 86 10 6402 5086. 6 Nanluog?xiang __?___J66__. A Spanish-style tapas bar.

  • Tree House. 1 Ju'er Hutong (_e_X____81__; Juerhutong). 86 138 1044 6267. ongbaosha@yahoo.com.cn. ww.treehousebeijing.com. :30AM-1AM. offee from ¥15; beer from ¥10. Small and quiet pub/cafe, one of the few to be open also in the morning. Evening events now and then.

  • Yugong Yishan. ______R; Yug?ngyish?n. -2 Zhangzizhong Road(?_____H3-2__; Zh?ngzizh?nglu). min walk west along Zhangzizhong Road from Zhangzizhonglu subway station, after the entrance to the former site of the Ding Qurai government. 86 10 6404 2711. ttp://www.yugongyishan.com/. hows usually start at 10PM. yen;20 and up for drinks, shows are between ¥30 and ¥80. The cream of Beijing's nascent rock scene can be enjoyed at this modern and tastefully presented venue.

    Drum Tower and Bell Tower area

    Another smaller and quieter cluster of bars, close to both Houhai and Nanluoguxiang.

  • Ball House. 0 Zhonglouwan, Gulou Dajie (___O___X?_O_p40__; G?loudaji?zh?nglouw?n). 86 10 6407 4051. PM-3AM. Bar with pool and foosball. Frequented by local artists.

  • Bed Bar. _; Chuang. 7 Zhangwang Hutong, Jiu Gulou Dajie (_____O___X?______17__; Jiug?loudaji?zh?ngwanghutong). 86 10 8400 1554. PM-3AM. Relaxed bar with a lot of rugs and pillows.

  • Chateau Blanc. ____[_q; Dabaifangzi. 2 Zhonglouwan (?_O_p52__; Zh?nglouw?n). 86 10 6406 5189. 1AM-2AM. eer from ¥20. Small and quiet bar.

  • Drum and Bell. 1 Zhonglouwan Hutong. n the west side of the square between Bell and Drum towers.. 86 10 84033600. Best part of this bar is the comfortable rooftop patio (especially if you can score a table with couches) that overlooks the Bell Tower and the square (which at night is clear of tour buses and used by locals playing badminton).

  • Zen Bar. 8 Zhonglouwan Hutong (?_O_p18__; Zh?nglouw?n). 86 10 6400 6859. 0AM-11PM. eer from ¥15. Very small and quiet bar hidden away in a hutong. Nice simple surroundings including a lot of Buddhas.

    Other

  • Earl Bar. _____?; Bojueji?b?. Dongdan North Street (??_k___X1__; D?ngd?nb?idaji?). 86 10 8511 6646. PM-2AM. heap. Very basic bar with local DJs.

  • Fez Bar. 3 Qianmen East Street (_O??___X23__; Qianmend?ngdaji?). 86 10 6559 6266. aria.ma@ankh-concepts.com. ww.legationquarter.com. PM-1AM. Openair rooftop cocktail bar situated next to The Legation Quarter and with great views. Serves all kind of cocktails as well as some food.

  • Hex Bar. 3 Qianmen East Street (_O??___X23__; Qianmend?ngdaji?). 6 10 6559 6266. aria.ma@ankh-concepts.com. PM-1AM. Serves signature cocktails and smoothies.

  • Mao Mao Chong Bar. 5A Wu Dao Ying Hutong (____?____55A__; W?daoyinghutong). 86 139 2692 4563. aomaochongstore@yahoo.com. ww.maomaochongstore.com. PM-late. heaper than most bars in Beijing. Australian owned quiet hutong bar.

  • Minty. 6 Mao'er Hutong (_X_X____26__; Maoerhutong). 86 138 1022 2787. PM-midnight. heap. Neighborhood bar with live folk music now and then.

  • Star Live. ___??; X?nggu?ngxianch?ng. 9 Hepingli Xijie (_a_______X79__; Hepingl?x?ji?). 86 10 6425 5677. hestarlive@sina.com. ww.thestarlive.com. AM-7PM. Medium sized live rock music venue specialising in death metal. Staging both Chinese and international bands.

  • Tango. ___; Tanggu?. 9 Hepingli Xijie (_a_______X79__; Hepingl?x?ji?). 86 10 6428 2288. 4 hours. Big club with a vaste dance floor, a chillout lounge and KTV. Features big DJ names.

  • Tantra. 9 Hepingli Xijie (_a_______X79__; Hepingl?x?ji?). 86 10 6421 0695. 9beijin@163.com. PM-late. eer from ¥35. Buddha temple thened coctail lounge with English speaking crew and house music.

    Sleep

    Budget

  • P.LOFT Youth Hostel. k___{___H_____N___q; B?ij?ng Paojug?ngch?ng Q?ngnianl? she. 00m southeast of Yonghegong Metro Station (lines 2 and 5). 86 10 6402 7218. loft@yahoo.cn. ttp://www.ploft.cn/. iscounted rates for dorms from \30, doubles from \180. Located closed to Yonghegong Lama Temple and Guijie Food Street. Internet, ticket office, laudry, table tennis, billard, basketball and bike rental available. Restaurant and bar.

  • Dongzhimen Golden Pineapple Youth Hostel. k______?__?___N___X; B?ij?ng J?nb?luo Guojiq?ngnianji?dian. 8 Xinzhong Street (_V___X18__; X?nzh?ngji?). 00m southeast of Dongzhimen Metro Station (line 2). 86 10 8447 2899?. isted/discounted rates for doubles from \230/\180, disounted rates for dorms from \34. Cheapest doubles are very small and bath and toilet is separated from the rest of the room only by a glass wall. Internet, snack shop, safety box, laundry room, guest kitchen and car and bike rental available. Restaurant and bar.

  • Flowering House Hostel. k________?__?___N___q; B?ij?ng Yijingxi?ozhan Guojiq?ngnianl?she. 3 Huageng Hutong, Jiaodaokou (_________[____23__; Ji?odaok?u Hu?g?nghutong). 00m southwest of Beixinqiao Metro Station (line 5). 86 10 8404 3490. ooking@floweringhouse.com. ttp://www.floweringhouse.com/. isted rates for dorms/doubles without bathroom/doubles with bathroom from \60/\179/\289, discounted from \30/\179/\260. Hostel in traditional courtyard. Free internet, safe, laundry facilities, massage and bicycle rent available. Chinese and Western restaurant.

  • Beijing Saga International Youth Hostel. k__?____?___N___q; B?ij?ng Shiji? Guojiq?ngnianl?she. Shijia Hutong, Nanxiao Street (_____X_j______9__; Nanxi?oji? Sh?ji?hutong). rom the station, follow the road north past the Beijing International Hotel, after about a ten minute walk look for the hostel sign with an arrow pointing down one of the hutongs on the left side. 86 10 65272773, 65249098. agayangguang@yahoo.com. orms \40-50, doubles \160, triples \180. Very popular with backpackers. There's a restaurant on the top floor. The staff speak some English.

  • Beijing City Central Youth Hostel. ocated directly across from Beijing Zhan (central train station). t the corner of Beijingzhanjie and Beijingzhan Xijie. orms \60 (4-8 beds), doubles with shared bathrooms \160. The largest hostel in Beijing, with central air conditioning and individual controls in each of the 200 rooms. It offers a computer/internet room, billiards, bar, and karaoke. On the 1st and 2nd levels are a 24-hour supermarket, breakfast bar, coffee lounge, ATM, phones for international dialing, express film processing, a mobile phone shop, and post office. The guest rooms on the 3rd to 6th floors include ensuites, doubles, singles, and 4 and 8 bunk dormitories.

  • Eastern Morning Youth Hostel. ongdan Santiao, behind the Oriental Plaza. n the basement of the Oriental Plaza complex next to Wangfujing Pedestrian Street. 86 10 65284347. rivate rooms cost about \90 per night - book in advance. A great budget option if price is your primary concern. The staff do not speak much English but are friendly. Internet access is available at \10 per hour. It is a 5 minute walk to the Dongdan or Wangfujing subway stations and about a 15 minute walk to the International Hotel airport shuttle stop.

  • Home Inn (Beijing Jiaodaokou). @_____X (_k_________X); Ruji?ji?dian. 13 Jiaodaokou East Street (______?___X113__; Ji?odaok?ud?ngdaji?). 00m west of Beixinqiao Metro Station (line 5). 86 10 8405 0909. 86 10 8405 0505. ttp://www.homeinns.com/resvhomeinns/home/index.aspx. isted rates for doubles from \219, discounted from \182; breakfast \15. Small rooms with free internet. Business center and laundry service available. Chinese restaurant and room service.

  • Wangfujing Dawan Hotel. k_____{_________X; B?ij?ngwangf?j?ngdawanji?dian. Ganyu Hutong, Dongdan Bei Street (??_k___X___J_____b2__; D?ngd?nb?idaji?g?ny?hutong). 0m west of Denshikou Metro Station (line 5). 86 10 8511 4543. 73@tom.com. 86 10 8511 4537. ttp://www.wangfujinghotel.cn/index.php. isted rates for doubles from \238, discounted from \137; breakfast \15. Rooms with free internet, television, aircon and fridge. Business center and bath center including sauna available. Chinese restaurant. The rooms are ok, the bathrooms not too bright or clean, and the service level of fluctuating standard, but this is compensated by the low price and great location.

  • Star of City Hotel. k___s_s_V_____X; B?ij?ngd?shizh?x?ngji?dian. 16 Dongzhimennei Street (?__?_____X216__; D?ngzhimenneidaji?). 00m east of Beixinqiao Metro Station (line 5). 86 10 6402 1188. 86 10 6402 8557. isted rates for doubles without window from \268, discounted from \198; breakfast \15; rooms with window only slightly more expensive. Large rooms with free internet. Ticket office and laundry service available. No restaurant but a tea house.

  • Hepingli Hotel. k___a____??; B?ij?nghepingl?b?ngu?n. Xinghua Road, Hepingli (_a____?___H; Hepingl? X?nghualu). 00m northwest of Hepinglibeijie Metro Station (line 5). 86 10 6428 6868. plhotel@sina.com. 86 10 6421 4087. ttp://www.hplhotel.com/. isted rates for doubles in old building \268, discounted from \172; breakfast \28; rooms in new building somewhat more expensive. Three star hotel. The cheapest rooms are quite small. Rooms with free internet. Business center, ticket office, fitness and sauna available. Chinese restaurant. This hotel should not be confused with the more up-scale ''Beijing Hepingli Hotel''.

  • Beijing Zaoyuanju Hotel. k__??__??; B?ij?ngz?oyuanj?b?ngu?n. 7 Zhangwang Hutong, Jiugulou Street (_____O___X?______17__; Jiug?loudaji? Zh?ngwanghutong). 00m south from Guoloudajie Metro Station (line 2). 86 10 6404 2653. 86 10 6403 1197. isted rates for doubles from \288, discounted from \170; breakfast \10. Rooms with free internet. Ticket office and laudry service available. Western restaurant, bar and room service. The rooms and especially the bathrooms are small. There is some noise from other guests and from the hutong life outside. Great location close to bar areas and sights.

    Mid range

  • '''Dongzhimen'''. A number of mid-range hotels are located east of the Dongzhimen subway station. From the subway stop, walk around 800m east to the next big intersection. On the southeast corner is another Home Inn location (see listing above). On the northern side of the street (not on the main road itself, but in the residential compound behind), half a dozen large hotels can be found. A double costs \150-250 a night depending on the season. It's worth haggling and comparing with the other hotels around before you book. Although the hotels are conveniently near a ring road, the subway also provides a convenient and quick access to the city center. Right next to the subway station there is a McDonalds, and - more interestingly - a large shopping center (Ginza Mall) with a food court hidden in the lowest floor.
  • Hua Fu International Hotel. 3 Donganmen Street. ttp://www.huafuintlhotel-beijing.com. 338 for a single room. Breakfast buffet avaible for \20. 86 21 6122 6688 ext 7800. Rather basic rooms, but clean with nice bathroom and TV (Chinese channels). Some staff had trouble speaking English but all were friendly. Excellent location close to Wangfujing shopping area, 10 min walk to Forbidden City.

  • Beijing Fuhao Hotel. k___x_____X; B?ij?ngfuhaoji?dian. 5 Wangfujing Avenue (___{_____X45__; Wang f? j?ngda ji?). 86 10 6523 1188. ttp://www.beijingfuhaohotel.com/. ates for doubles on official website from \364.47. The hotel offers 104 air-conditioned rooms with mini-bar, cable TV, free internet and fridge. Among its facilities are Lao Chongqing Hot-pot City Restaurant, Wangfujing Roast Duck Restaurant, a sauna club, and a night club/KTV.

  • Beijing Harmony Hotel. __?___X; Huam?ilun Ji?dian. 9 Suzhou Hutong, Youtong Street. pposite the Beijing Railway Station. 86 10 65285566. ttp://www.harmony-hotel.com.cn. 488. International 3 star hotel with only 3-minutes walk to the Beijing Railway Station and Dongdan Shopping street. Convenient location for tourists.

  • Tangyue Hotel. k_____x___X; B?ij?ngtangyueji?dian. 4 Donghuamen Road (???___X54__; D?nghuamendaji?). ust east of the Forbidden City, 800m north of Tian'anmen East Station (line 1). 86 10 6525 2502. 86 10 6525 2591. isted rates for doubles from \580, discounted from \207; western breakfast \25. Spacious rooms with free internet, fridge, safe and coffee facilities. Specially designed hotel with business center, beauty salon, ticket office available. Coffee shop with first class coffee, bar and tea house but no restaurant.

  • Beijing Golden Palace Silver Street. k_____{?_X_____X; B?ij?ngj?nf?yinji?daji?dian. 1 Ganyu Hutong, Wangfujing Street (___{_____X___J____31__; Wangf?j?ngdaji? G?ny?hutong. 00m west of Dengshikou Metro Station (line 5). 86 10 8511 0388. 86 10 6528 1028. isted rates for doubles without window from \588, discounted from \172, rooms with window somewhat more expensive; western breakfast \20. Rooms with internet access against surcharge as well as aircon, mini bar and safe. Cheapest rooms and bathrooms are quite small and not too clean. Business center, karaoke, beauty salon, gym and rooftop garden available. Chinese and Western restaurant as well as a coffee shop.

  • Shatan Hotel. k____???; B?ij?ngsh?t?nb?ngu?n. 8 Shatanhou Street (__?_@_X28__; Sh?t?nhouji?). ust east of Jingshan Park. 86 10 8402 6688. thotel@163.com. 86 10 8402 3013. ttp://www.shatanhotel.com/. isted rates for doubles without window from \888, discounted from \259, rooms with window somewhat more expensive; breakfast \38. Listed rates seem unrealisticly high. Rooms with free internet and aircon. Business center, ticket office, laundry service, hair dressing, bath center, billard and table tennis available. Chinese and Western restaurant and room service.

  • Red Wall Hotel. k__???_X; B?ij?nghongqiangfandian. 1 Shatan North Street (__?_k_X31__; Sh?t?nb?iji?). ust east of Jingshan Park. 86 10 5109 8888. 86 10 5109 8999. ttp://www.redwallhotel.com/. isted rates for doubles from \1,281, discounted from \303; breakfast \41. Listed rates seem unrealisticly high. Rooms with free internet. Business center, gift shop and beauty salon available. Chinese and Wester restaurant as well as coffee shop.

  • Oriental Garden Hotel. ttp://www.orientalgardenhotel-beijing.com. This four-star hotel is conveniently located near the central business district in Dongcheng, Beijing, China. It has functions rooms available for corporate and social events.

    Splurge

  • Grand Hotel Beijing. k__??_O?_X; B?ij?ng Guib?nlou Fandian. 5 East Chang'an Street (??___X35__; D?ngchang?nji?). 86 10 6513 7788. 86 10 6513 0049. ttp://www.grandhotelbeijing.com/. isted rates for doubles ¥3,450-14,950, discounted rates ¥765-10,500, breakfast ¥184. 5 star hotel located in a traditional building in a small street overlooking the Forbidden City. Rooms with free internet except for the cheapest ones. The rooms are 32-66m2 except for the very most expensive, which is more than 100m2. Business center, gift shop, ticket office, fitness, pool and sauna available. Chinese and Western restaurants as well as coffee shop, bar and room service.

  • Legendale Hotel Beijing. k____?___X; B?ij?ng Lijun Ji?dian. 0-92 Jinbao Street (_____X90-92__; J?nb?oji?). 86 10 8511 3388. m@legendalehotel.com.cn. 86 10 8511 5566. ttp://www.legendalehotel.com/. isted rates for doubles ¥4,140-7,820, discounted rates ¥1,478-5,797. 5 star hotel located close to Wangfujing. Rooms of 38-71m2 with free internet. Business center, beauty salon, karaoke, fitness, swimming pool, massage and sauna available. Chinese and Western restaurants as well as coffee shop and bar.

  • The Peninsula Beijing. k_____{__?___X; B?ij?ng Wangf?band?o Ji?dian. Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing (___{____?____8__; Wangf?j?ng J?nyuhutong). 86 10 8516 2888. bj@peninsula.com. 86 10 6510 6311. ttp://www.peninsula.com/Peninsula_Hotels/en/default.aspx#/Beijing/en/. isted rates for doubles from ¥3,400, discounted from ¥1,500, breakfast ¥299. Five star hotel with rooms with free internet. The smallest rooms are 31m2. Swimming pool, spa, massage and lots of shops available. Chinese and Western restaurants as well as a bar.

  • Swissotel Beijing. k___`_S___S___m___X.

  • Asia Hotel Beijing. ttp://www.asiahotel-beijing.com. This five-star luxury hotel is situated in Beijing's Dongcheng District, an ideal location for tourists who want to be close to some historical sights, shopping districts, and entertainment venues. The hotel has 293 rooms of different types, and has a separate meeting and recreation building for business functions and events.

  • Grand Hyatt Beijing. ttp://beijing.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp. 150 / night. Privately-owned, exquisite, and expensive, 5 star hotel. Rooms can go for $150 per night. There is an enormous swimming pool in the basement that is decorated in very tropical manner, but the deepest part is only 1.5 meters. The jacuzzi and wet sauna are excellent. Great hotel and great location, if you can afford it.

  • Beijing Hotel. ttp://www.chinabeijinghotel.com.cn. State-owned (and thus presumably less expensive). Located near the Forbidden City, there is a spectacular view of Tiananmen Square from the hotel.

  • Xinhai Jin Jiang Hotel. ttp://www.xinhaihotel-beijing.com. 1 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District. prsvns@hubs1.net. Conveniently located in the bustling commercial district of Wangfujing, this hotel has 231 elegantly furnished rooms which pamper guests with lavish comfort. It has excellent business and leisure facilities which include the sprawling International Conference Center.

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