Beijing Guide

Yuan Ming Yuan (Old Summer Palace)

Yuan Ming Yuan (otherwise known as the Old Summer Palace) is situated between Qinghua University and the Yi He Yuan (New Summer Palace). It was constructed between 1709 and 1859, although there had been imperial gardens and summer palaces in the area since at least the Liao dynasty (~1125AD). In...

Hard Rock Cafe Beijing

A good change for people who are tired of eating Chinese dishes. The restaurant is located on the east side of the east third ring road, very close to The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel, big place, Good hamburger, great Music, and the waitresses are very...

Cuan Di Xia Village

This village is located at the valley of Jingxi mountain area, and it is known for its well preserved 500 Ming and Qing dynasty-style courtyard houses owned by 70 families, ancient but unsophisticated, just like another “Shangri-la”.

Beijing Central Business District

The BeijingCentral Business District, or Beijing CBD (simplified Chinese: 北京商务中心区; traditional Chinese: 北京商務中心區; pinyin: Běijīng Shāngwù Zhōngxīn Qū), is the primary area of finance, media, and business services in Beijing, China. Beijing CBD occupies 3.99 km2 of the Chaoyang District...

Beijing Scitech Premium Outlet Mall

Opened in July 2009, Beijing Scitech Outlet Mall is located within the prestigious villa area of xianjiang north road in chaoyang district. It is the preferred shopping destination for premium brands at discounted prices. " Big Brand, Small Price. " Fashion’s biggest names,...

Chang Tombs

Located 60 Kilometers north of Beijing, Ming Tombs consist of mausoleums of 13 Ming emperors. As one of the three tombs opened to the public, Changling is the main tourist area in Ming tombs. Construction of the Changling was started in 1409 and completed in 1427.

Silk Street

Silk Street lies in Xiushui East Street off Jianguomenwai Street, near US Embassy. It is a good place to buy cheaper goods and the resident foreigners in Beijing come here frequently. Whatever you want to buy, like bags, shoes, handicrafts or sweaters, you can bargain with...

Nanluoguxiang

With a history of more than 700 years, Nan Luo Gu Xiang (南 锣 鼓 巷) is one of Beijing's oldest hutongs and has been one of the capital's 25 cultural and historical protection areas since 1990.

Hongqiao (Pearl) Market

Apart from the fact that you can find more pearls here (as the name implies) and the fact that there are probably not quite as many designer knock-offs, Hongqiao (Pearl Market) is not much different from Beijing’s two other well-known markets, Xiu Shiu (Silk Alley) and Ya Xiu (...

Jiankou Great Wall

Jiankou Great Wall is the most dangerous and ruined section of the great wall around Beijing.

Jiankou Great Wall is located in Huairou District, 10 km from Mutianyu Great Wall in the east, about 80 KM from downtown Beijing. Huanghuacheng Great Wall is situated to the west of Jiankou....