Lao She Teahouse: Beijing's best teahouse

Ajacent to the Tian'anmen Square, this old teahouse entertains visitors with nice tea, as well as shows such as Peking operas, acrobatic performances and comedian dialogues.

Qianmen Street -- Face of Old Beijing

Qianmen Street next to the Tian'anmen Square has been a prosperous area since 600 years ago. Throughout centuries, shops, restaurants as well as the buildings have all became a quintessential part of old Beijing.  

Flag Raising Ceremony at the Tian'anmen Square

Right in front of the Forbidden City lies the famous Tian'anmen Square. One of the daily hits there is the flag raising ceremony at dawn.

Shopping at Dashila

The famous Dashila street, not far from the Tian'anmen Square, is crowed with a score of century-old stores, offering everything from Chinese herbs to Qipao-the traditional Chinese clothes for women.

Alleyway or 'Hutong' Life around the Forbidden City ...

Beijing now is working at its full speed for modernization with new skyscrapers breaking the ground every day. Yet, how Beijingers lived in the past? The Forbidden City area offers you the rare opportunity.

Forbidden City

Once the home to emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City today opens its doors to visitors from across the world. It is the must-see site for your tour in Beijing.

Forbidden City-Home to the Emperors

The world-famous Forbidden City is not far from the four star Redwall hotel, and the 5 star Emperor Hotel and Beijing International Hotel. Every day, people from around the globe come to see its ancient and striking structures.

 

A Winter Trip to the Forbidden City

The famous  Forbidden City is within walking distance of the 4-star Redwall Hotel and 5-star Emperor Hotel. Every day, thousands of visitors come to see this largest palace complex in the world.

Your Shopping Guide in Beijing: the Silk Market

Not far from the four star Avic Hotel stands the modern building of the Silk market. It is the best known places for shopping among foreign tourists. Not only are there all kinds of stuff at remarkably low prices, but also the shop assistances all speak English. 

Panjiayuan Market

Shop for your families and friends the unique Chinese souvenirs at China's largest gift market called Panjiayuan. It is only 5 minutes away from the five star Days Hotel, the four star Henan Plaza and Guangxi hotels.

Drum Beating Performance at the Drum Tower

At the famous Drum Tower, to which the four star Ningxia hotel is close, drum beating performance is staged everyday. In ancient times, the beatings were for announcing times to the whole city.

Drum Tower in Beijing

Drum beating performance at the famous Drum Tower, only a couple of miuntes from the four star Nignxia hotel. You've probably never seen these huge drums!

Lunch at a Restaurant near the Drum Tower

Around the Drum and Bell towers, only minutes from the four star Ningxia hotel, there are a host of restaurants offering Beijing's traditional snacks and light meals.

Riding Rickshaw through Beijing's Hutongs

The four star Ningxia hotel is located in a area where visitors come to see what the old Beijing life was life by taking a rickshaw tour through its maze of ancient hutong alleyways.

Hutong tour on walk

The area where Ningxia hotel stands is becoming a hot tourist site as more and more gift shops sring out.


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