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HOTEL INFORMATION: Hotel Nikko New Century BeijingHotel Class: First Class The Beijing New Century Hotel is an internationally managed five-star luxury hotel located in Beijing's flourishing western business district. The 720 rooms include high-speed internet access, satellite television and mini-bar. Onsite, the property features bar and restaurant and fitness center and sauna. Travelers love the Nikko’s great location and comfortable guestrooms. Jianguo HotelHotel Class: Superior First Class The Jianguo Hotel in Beijing is the first international hotel in China since 1982, and the only garden hotel in Beijing. The hotel is situated at the diplomatic quarter of Beijing, but it is walking distance from the metro and the Silk Street Market. All guest rooms have air-conditioning, voicemail, telephone, cable TV, and mini-bar. Other hotel amenities include indoor heated pool, sauna, and fitness room. Prime HotelHotel Class: Deluxe The Prime Hotel is located in the city center, on the famous Wang Fu Jing Avenue. The Prime Hotel is within easy reach of the Forbidden City as well as the popular shopping district. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet access, mini-bar, telephone, and radio. Other hotel amenities include four different restaurants, lounge, cocktail bar, gymnasium, indoor pool, and sauna. Shangri-La HotelHotel Class: Luxury Shangri-La Hotel is a landmark in the western part of the city, close to the financial district, Summer Palace, State Guesthouse, the Beijing Exhibitions Hall and Beijing Zoo. Its location and fine reputation has made it the choice of business and leisure travellers to Beijing, one of the world's oldest cities and China's administrative capital. From each room, guests may enjoy magnificent view of the 3,000-square-meter hotel garden or the skyline of Beijing. Sofitel Wanda HotelHotel Class: Luxury With a central location in the Beijing, Sofitel Wanda Beijing offers easy access to the Exhibition Center, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The hotel's striking design draws on Sino-French influences and accentuates the strong cultural links between France and China reflected in the overall theme and décor. The hotel features 417 luxurious rooms, 4 restaurants, a Grand Ballroom, Health Club and indulgent LeSpa. Guest accommodations include in-room safe, high-speed internet access, mini-bar and satellite television. The Peninsula BeijingHotel Class: Luxury The Peninsula Beijing has an imposing, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior, integrated with luxurious, modern hotel amenities and facilities. Ideally located in the center of Beijing, The Peninsula Beijing is just a short stroll from Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and is within easy access of Beijing Railway Station. The hotel offers 525 guest rooms complete with air conditioning, plasma television, internet access and lighting control. Featuring two of the finest and most innovative restaurants in Beijing, Jing, a "modern meets Asian" restaurant, and the brand new Huang Ting, offering exquisite Cantonese cuisine, the hotel has set new standards of service in China. The Peninsula Beijing offers a range of fitness facilities that includes a fully equipped Fitness Center, a heated swimming pool, steam rooms, saunas, as well as massage and beauty treatments. The hotel also features the most prestigious shopping arcade in Beijing with 50 exclusive designer boutiques.
Day 1 - Beijing
Check-in to your choice of hotel. We’ve carefully selected them for comfortable rooms, excellent service and a central location to afford you easy access for touring, dining and shopping. Your choice of accommodations Day 2 - Beijing A comprehensive full day tour explores the rich historical legacy of China’s ancient dynasties. Begin the day with a stroll through the courtyards, palaces and pavilions of the imposing Forbidden City#WHS#, once the exclusive enclave of Ming Dynasty emperors. Stand in Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world and the political center of China. Then visit the beautiful Temple of Heaven#WHS# where you can try the “Whispering Wall” – a marvel of Ming Dynasty acoustical design. Enjoy a leisurely tour of the pavilions and gardens of the beautiful Summer Palace#WHS# – built as a seasonal retreat for the Machiavellian Dowager Empress. Meals B,L Day 3 - Beijing – Great Wall & Ming Tombs Excursion Experience the thrill of walking on the Great Wall#WHS#, an ancient fortification that stretches for thousands of miles across the rugged mountains north of Beijing. Then visit the Ming Tombs#WHS#, burial site of 13 Chinese Emperors. Entrance to the sacred burial grounds is via the Avenue of Animals along which 18 pairs of huge stone figures stand guard. Meals B,L Day 4 - A FreeStyle Day in Beijing Customize your vacation and choose one of these carefully planned, included excursions: • Panda Hall: Visit the Panda Hall at the Beijing Zoo to see these amazing animals. • Beijing Pearl Market: Visit the sprawling, multi-floored Hongqiao Market and browse the many shops selling toys, electronics, silk, shoes, fashion accessories and – of course – beautiful pearls, especially delicate freshwater pearls. • 798 Art District: In 2002, a dilapidated government- run electronics plant – Factory 798 – was converted into an extraordinary complex of galleries, artists’ studios, design firms, restaurants and bars. Today, it’s the vibrant hub of Beijing’s rapidly evolving, avant garde art & design scene. Enjoy a guided visit to this amazing urban space. • Hutong Rickshaw Tour: Ride a rickshaw to explore a Hutong, one of Beijing’s old Chinese settlements. It’s an intimate and up-close look into the daily life and traditions of the residents in this rapidly changing city. • Half Day Private Sightseeing: With a personal car and driver at your disposal for 4 hours, you can pursue your own interests in the company of our expert guide… Shopping? History? Art? City Life? It’s your choice! Meals B Day 5 - Beijing You have a full day to explore on your own, or to enjoy some of the many optional tours that can be combined to fit your interests. Meals B Day 6 - Beijing Your program ends this morning after breakfast. Or you can extend your vacation to another fascinating destination in China. Meals B
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