Historical place · Beijing
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"Souza mentions visiting the Great Wall of China with President Obama, although it wasn't as significant for him since he had been there before with President Reagan."
Attraction · Qianmendajie
A lively, centuries-old commercial street lined with souvenir shops, tea houses & small eateries.
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Hostel · Jiaodaokou
Simple dorms & private rooms in a casual hostel offering a restaurant/bar with a garden terrace. Set along a bustling, historically protected pedestrian alley, this laid-back hostel in a colorful building is a 9-minute walk from the nearest subway station, 3 km from the Forbidden City palace complex and 5 km from Tiananmen Square. Simple mixed-gender and single-sex dorms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms offer free Wi-Fi. Unfussy private rooms add en suite facilities. Breakfast is served in a casual restaurant/bar that has a garden terrace. There's also a bright sunroom, in addition to bike rentals, coin-operated laundry facilities and a snack shop.
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· Beijing
Fengtai District is a district of the city of Beijing. It lies mostly to the southwest of the city center, extending into the city's southwestern suburbs beyond the Sixth Ring Road, but also to the south and, to a smaller extent, the southeast, where it has borders with Chaoyang and Dongcheng.
· Xinjiekou
Huguosi Snack Street is a traditional snack street with the history of more than 300 years and offers over 80 kinds of Beijing snacks. It is one of the most famous and popular snack streets in Beijing.
· Zhengyilu
Beijing blends three millennia of history with striking modern architecture, featuring the awe-inspiring Forbidden City and the expansive Tiananmen Square.
Hostel · Qianmendajie
Low-key dorms & private rooms in a down-to-earth hostel offering a library, a lounge & a cafe/bar. A 10-minute walk from a metro station, this low-key hostel with a carved-wood facade is 1 km from the iconic Tiananmen Square. It's 3 km from the Forbidden City palace complex. Featuring wood floors and bunk beds, the mixed-gender dorms come with free Wi-Fi, lockers and linens; bathrooms are shared. Private rooms with en suite facilities feature local decor, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. A colorful cafe/bar has wood beamed ceilings. Other amenities include a screening room, a library and a lounge.
Yangfang Town is a town situated on southwestern Changping District, Beijing, China. Bounded by part of Taihang Mountain Range to the west, Yangfang shares a border with Machikou Town in the north, Shangzhuang Town in the east, Sujiatuo Town in the south, and Liucun Town in the west.
Hotel · Chaoyang
Airy rooms & suites in an elegant hotel with 2 bars, 2 restaurants & natural hot springs. Set in an embassy district, this sophisticated hotel is a 6-minute walk from a metro stop and 5 km from Tiananmen Square. Modern rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, minibars and marble bathrooms, plus tea and coffeemakers. Some upgraded rooms add soaking tubs. Suites provide separate living areas, while upgraded suites come with kitchens. Room service and butler service are available. Amenities include 2 bars and 2 restaurants, 1 of which offers gourmet Italian cuisine, as well as a pastry shop and a garden terrace. There's also a spa with an exercise room, an indoor pool and natural hot springs.
Plush hotel offering elegant dining & drinking options, plus a spa & an indoor pool. A 4-minute walk from Guomao subway station in the Central Business District, this luxe hotel is 7 km from the National Art Museum of China. It's also 8 km from Tiananmen Square. Chic rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and DVD players, as well as minibars and coffeemakers. They also offer sitting areas. Upgraded rooms have city views, while suites add separate living areas. Room service is available. There are 3 upscale restaurants and 2 bars, including a rooftop option with regular live music. Other amenities include a gym and an indoor lap pool. A spa offers massages and beauty treatments. Parking is available.
Hotel · Wangfujing
Modern rooms & suites in an elegant option featuring 5 restaurants, a spa & a fitness center. Set on Oriental Plaza, this refined, downtown hotel in a modern glass-fronted building is 3 km from both the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Featuring contemporary interiors that combine Eastern and Western influences, the elegant rooms include Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, along with iPod docks. Some provide views of Chang An Avenue or the courtyard. Suites add living areas. There are 5 stylish restaurants offering a range of cuisine, including modern Chinese, Cantonese, Italian, Japanese and international dishes, as well as a bakery and lounge. There’s also a spa, a fitness center and a pool, plus a 24/7 business center.
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