Posts Tagged ‘shopping’

Enjoy Beijing’s Cherry Blossoms Galore!

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Spring always offers nature lovers an ideal time to enjoy warm weather and beautiful flowers. In Beijing, not far the 4 star Beijing Guohong Hotel, tens of thousands crowd Yuyuantan Park for a grand flower-appreciating event.
Each April, the Yuyuantan Cherry Blossom Festival is held right as the popular plants begin to bloom. And if you [...]

Confucius Temple: a tribute to China’s greatest mind

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Beijing’s Confucius Temple, built for the great Chinese educator and philosopher, lies on the north side of the city, just a few minutes away from the 4 star Beijing Ningxia Hotel.
Every day people come and pay tribute to the man who hugely influenced Chinese culture and history. And no place can be better than here [...]

Liulichang Street: a shopper’s paradise

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Beijing is such a shopper’s paradise, with tens of thousands of brand new stores in state-of-art buildings for residents and tourists alike. But one street in particular is right next to some of Beijing’s most famous hotels, and it keeps the style of the old.
Imagine you’re shopping around this place where touches of old times [...]

Lao She Teahouse: sip tea at Beijing’s best teahouse

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Lao She Teahouse, sitting at the center of Beijing not far from the Avic Hotel is where tourists get a taste of old Beijing life while sitting down for a good cup of tea.
Among its eminent customers are former U.S. president George H. Bush and Jordanian queen Rania.
It, indeed, has much to offer.
The building itself reminds [...]

Da Zha Lanr: Shop Like An Old Beijinger

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

For Beijingers, shopping is a serious part of life, somewhat as sports to athletes. For several hundred years, Beijingers have been coming back to the same street of shops near the famous Beijing Emperor Hotel to buy their daily supplies and special items.
A testimony to this claim: there is an old Beijing saying goes as [...]

Sanlitun Bar Street: the best place to party in Beijing

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Looking for some fun near your hotel in Beijing? Getting ready to spread yourself? Wanting unique party experience to juice up your Beijing stay?
Visit Beijing’s Sanlitun Street, where the capital city’s top bars, cafes, restaurants and nightclubs are located.
Even international celebrities, including gold medalist Michael Phelps, movie star Vince Vaughn and soccer star Renaldhino visited [...]

Confucius Temple: built to China’s greatest philosopher

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Beijing’s Confucius Temple, built for the great Chinese educator and philosopher, lies on the north side of the city, near the 4 star Beijing Ningxia Hotel.
Every day people come and pay tribute to the man who hugely influenced Chinese culture and history. And no place can be better than here for you to get to [...]

Liulichang Street: a paradise of arts and crafts

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Beijing is a great city for shopping with its tens of thousands of state-of-art malls for residents and tourists alike. But one street in particular is right next to some of Beijing’s most famous hotels, and it keeps the style of the old.
Suppose you want to shop somewhere with a little history, somewhere where you can [...]

Lao She Teahouse: old Beijing life made live

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Lao She Teahouse, sitting at the center of Beijing not far from the Hwa Apartment Hotel, is where tourists get a taste of old Beijing life while sitting down for a good cup of tea.
 
Former U.S. Former U.S president George H. Bush and Jordanian queen Rania were both lured in to enjoy what the teahouse [...]

Da Zhan Lan: Old-Time Shopping Made Alive

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Beijingers take shopping the same way as athletes take their sports, they can’t be more serious. For several hundred years, Beijingers have been coming back to the same street not far from the Beijing Emperor Hotel for items ranging from paintings to daily-use items.
A testimony to this claim: there is an old Beijing saying goes [...]