| While visiting Asia, one should not miss out a trip to the majestic country of
China. From the capital city of Beijing, you can start exploring this vast country
with ease. Explore this rich historic city while staying in one of the Hotels
in Beijing in China like the Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing. Since the Location of
Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing is near the financial district it is perfect fro business
travellers too.
Beijing is a large metropolis in northern China and is the major transportation,
business and political hub of the country. The city has mountains surrounding
the north, northwest and west. The Beijing Capital International Airport is
a 40 minutes from the Location of Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing. Guests can also
avail the public transport, taxis and coaches to reach the hotel.
The Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing is a landmark in the western part of the city.
The hotel is also close to all the major tourists' attractions making it very
convenient for leisure travelers also. The hotel is spread over 23 storey's
and offers 528 lavish rooms in the Garden Wing for guests to stay in comfort.
There are also 142 rooms available in the Valley Wing. You will be pleased with
the excellent Room Facilities at Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing.
The wide ranging Hotel Amenities and Services at Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing
includes a restaurant, bar and lounge. The hotel offers a spa and health club
for relaxation. For business requirements guests can avail all the business
facilities.
Near the Location of Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing are numerous historical
attractions like -
- The Forbidden City - This colossal complex was the Chinese Imperial
Palace from the mid Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) to the end of the Qing Dynasty
(1644-1911). The complex consists of 800 buildings and each of them houses important
artifacts and treasures. This 720,000 square meters massive complex was declared
a World Heritage Site in 1987. It now houses the magnificent Palace Museum.
- Tiananmen Square - This vast plaza which is named after 'Tiananmen'
or Gate of Heavenly Peace has a great cultural influence. Many cultural and
political events have taken place here. The square has a total area of 440,000
square meters. It is the world's largest open urban square and also has the
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong.
- Summer Palace or Yiheyuan - This gorgeous palace is dominated
by Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake. There are many palaces, gardens and
classical style architecture here. In 1998 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage
Site.
- Temple of Heaven - This large complex of Taoist
buildings is in the southeastern part of Beijing. It has been visited by all
Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties and was begun in 1420. The Temple of
Heaven is the grandest and the most ornate of the four great temples in the
city, the others being the Temple of Sun, Temple of Earth and Temple of Moon.
It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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