Step Outside Your Luxury Hotel and Beijing’s Rich History Awaits
A city rich in history, travel in Beijing is an adventurer's delight. Spend your days exploring historic sites before returning to one of the boutique hotels in Beijing for an evening of relaxation and fine dining. With so many attractions to visit and an abundance of places to stay in Beijing you'll be spoilt for choice.
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Step Outside Your Luxury Hotel and Beijing’s Rich History Awaits
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The hardest decision will be working out where to start – the famed great wall, Tiananmen Square or the Forbidden City, to name but a few of the attractions. Once you’ve been able to drag yourself away from your luxury hotel Beijing will surprise you at every twist and turn of your explorations.
The Great Wall
Easily the most recognisable landmark for visitors who travel China Beijing’s sections of the Great Wall are some of the most accessible in the country. The world’s longest man-made structure and grandest ancient architectural feat has many myths and legends surrounding its construction. The first parts of the Great Wall were built in the 7th Century with every dynasty that has ruled China since having a part to play in its continued development.
The most popular and best-preserved section of the Great Wall for visitors is at Badaling, about 80km northwest of Beijing. The conditions at this section make for comfortable walking and it is an easy location to access – your boutique hotel in Beijing can assist to arrange transport for you.
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City was the name given to the palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties built between 1406 and 1420.
Located in the heart of city the museum is easily accessible from any of the luxury hotels Beijing has to offer, including the funky Hotel-G. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the museum’s vast collections have withstood war and revolution thanks to the dedication of its staff over many generations.
Tiananmen Square
Your stay in Beijing would not be complete without a visit to Tiananmen Square, another one of China’s “biggest in the world” attractions. First built in 1417 the biggest city square in the world, Tiananmen is known as the symbol of Beijing. The flag raising and lowering ceremonies at sunrise and sunset are a worthy excursion, just be sure to leave early from your boutique hotel in Beijing to ensure you get a good position to watch.
The Ming Tombs
About 50km from Beijing in the Changping District is where you will find the imperial cemetery or The Ming Tombs. The best-preserved imperial tombs in China, there are 13 Ming Dynasty emperors buried in the cemetery. The ancient practice of Feng-shui is something you may notice many Beijing boutique hotels follow and it is also this belief that determined the site of The Ming Tombs.
The picturesque location of The Ming Tombs surrounded by mountains on three sides and soothing waterways will make it one of the highlights of your stay in Beijing.
The Summer Palace
As its name suggests the UNESCO World Heritage listed Summer Palace is best visited in summer when it provides a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of your stay in Beijing.
Constructed in 1750 the Summer Palace served as a retreat for Chinese emperors and empresses who enjoyed its landscaped gardens, temples, waterways and pavilions. The main feature of Kunming Lake provides the backdrop to classical Chinese garden design and will have you wishing you had longer to travel in Beijing.
Don’t forget to take advantage of your boutique hotel in Beijing when planning your itinerary of the historical sites – the locals may let you in on some more of this great city’s secrets!
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