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The Best of Beijing
Capital of the Peoples’ Republic of China,
Beijing is an amazing city, with ancient history, impressive
temples, palaces, tombs and the awe inspiring Great Wall of China.
In the centre of Beijing is the Forbidden City, a maze of palaces,
which became home to 24 Emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties,
the colourful decoration of these palaces are highly symbolic along
with the intricate design
of
each building.
Other attractions include, Tiananmen Square
located in front of the Forbidden City. The beautiful Temple of
Heaven, which is designed to symbolise the relationship between
Heaven and Earth, is where the Emperors worshipped regularly. The
picturesque Summer Palace located just outside of Beijing has the
largest imperial garden in the world. This was where the Imperial
family came to relax during the Summer months and also handled their
government affairs.
A short drive from Beijing is the world famous
Great Wall of China, stretching for over 6000 kilometres this
magnificent structure was once an important part of China’s defence.
Close to the Great Wall and surrounded by mountains on three sides
are the Ming Tombs where 13 Emperors of the Ming Dynasty are buried.
The Peninsula Palace Beijing
Hotel
The deluxe Peninsula Palace Beijing Hotel is
located in the heart of Beijing,
just
a short stroll from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
The exterior design of the hotel is influenced by traditional
Chinese architecture. However, inside you will enjoy the most
luxurious and modern amenities available.
The
spacious deluxe rooms at the Peninsula Palace Hotel have an elegant
marble bathroom, a well stocked minibar, in room electronic safe and
radio. In addition, most rooms have a plasma television,
bathroom television, silent fax machine, broadband access and
voicemail.
The hotel has two exquisite restaurants
serving delightful Asian and Chinese cuisine, along with the lobby
bar which offers a wide selection of beverages and cocktails.
The Peninsula Palace Hotel has a well equipped fitness centre which
includes saunas and steam room facilities as well as a heated indoor
swimming pool.
The Novotel Peace Hotel
The
4* Novotel Peace Hotel is located in the centre of the popular
Wanfujing shopping district, just a short walk from Tiananmen
Square and the Forbidden City.
Facilities in the modern guest rooms include a
colour cable television with pay per view movies, radio, telephone,
minibar, in room safe and hairdryer.
The
hotel has four restaurants producing a range of delicious Asian and
Western Cuisine, along with two bars that serve light refreshments
during the day.
The Novotel Peace Hotel has fitness centre
facilities with sauna and massage, as well as an indoor heated
swimming pool. Bicycle rental is also available from the
hotel.
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