北京
Where to stay in Beijing
Our guide's area notes. Book directly; we take no commission.
| Area | Why we would stay there |
|---|---|
| Dongcheng, around the Drum Tower hutongs | Courtyard hotels in the lanes; quiet at night, 20 minutes on foot to the Forbidden City. |
| Wangfujing / Dongdan | Big international hotels, metro on the doorstep, walk to the palace. |
| Sanlitun | Restaurants and bars, newer rooms, taxi to the sights. |
What to eat in Beijing
- Peking duck, carved at the table (we book the restaurant)
- Zhajiangmian noodles in a hutong courtyard
- Lamb hotpot in copper pots in winter
What the days are for
- Great Wall days (Mutianyu, Jinshanling)
- Palaces and parks
- Hutong life by bike
Tours
Days we run from these hotels
Beijing hotel questions
Which area is best for a first visit to Beijing?
Dongcheng, around the Drum Tower hutongs: Courtyard hotels in the lanes; quiet at night, 20 minutes on foot to the Forbidden City.
Is it worth staying somewhere quieter in Beijing?
Wangfujing / Dongdan is the usual answer: Big international hotels, metro on the doorstep, walk to the palace.
Will the guide collect me from any hotel in Beijing?
Yes. Every tour starts at your lobby; Wei will suggest an earlier start if your hotel is far from the first stop.
Want a specific hotel name?
Ask Wei; we will name the two or three we would book ourselves at your budget, and you book direct.