Beijing travel guide

The Beijing Travel Guide from The Great Hotels Organisation is free for all Beijing travellers.

Beijing has a long history, a capital city for 12 centuries it has been known by many names. Today it is a prime example of the cultural and technological revolution that is taking over China.

Host to the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing's landscape is constantly evolving yet still retains many of its famous historical landmarks creating unique contrasts. Local food, museums, markets, historical sites, business centers and four and five star hotels are all on offer in Beijing.

Beijing Travel Highlights

Learn more about the best Beijing tourist attractions with these web sites:

• Beijing Aquarium
• Beijing Underground City
• Tiananmen Square and the Gate of Heavenly Peace
• Summer Palace
• Forbidden City
• Great Wall of China
• The Lama Temple
• Temple of Heaven
• Beijing Annual Events
• Summary of transport in Beijing
• List of recommended restaurants

Beijing Tourist Travel Guide

The Great Hotels Organisation has searched Beijing for the best hotels for the most discerning travellers. The following Beijing hotels are part of an international network of the world's best hotels, they are chosen to make your Beijing travel a uniquely interesting and pleasurable experience.

Hotels for Beijing Travellers

Beijing travellers! Start planning your perfect trip to Beijing with our hand-picked Beijing hotel collections:

Click here to explore all Great Hotels of the World in Beijing

Beijing Weather Chart

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The following weather conditions are supplied to help you match temperature and rainfall possibilities around Beijing against your chosen travel dates. Please remember that this chart is based on averages.

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