Beijing is China’s most dynamic city and home to 15 million people who embrace internet cafes alongside traditional teahouses. While such a massive population presents some challenges, it has also spawned examples of excellence such as Beijing developing into a major transportation hub.Tourist who head to the center of Beijing will find the concrete stoicism of Tian’anmen Square, the crowded markets of Qianmen, and the historic sites of Yonghe Gong. One of the world’s most renowned tourist’s attractions will no doubt be on every visitor’s itinerary; The Forbidden City lures thrill seekers with its promises of a glimpse at a magnificent wealth of treasures.
Highlight’s of Beijing:
The Forbidden City: In the middle of the historical centre of Beijing, a splendid imperial palace was built to be the house of majestic emperors. This high-walled fortress encapsulates picturesque gardens, shrines, and a Palace Museum where you could find a rich collection of Chinese art.
The Great Wall of China: The wallis said to be one of only two man-made structures visible from space. Originally built for defense, this massive wall, that is about 25 feet high and 20 feet thick, offers a spectacular view from the top, therefore a great spot for tourists.
The Temple of Heaven: Experience the Confucian way of worship by visiting China’s largest temple. Also known as “Tainan”, this sacred place for the Chinese is where the emperors used to offer their prayers for abundant harvests.
The Summer Palace: Take a trip to the western outskirts to enjoy the rare tranquility and elegance of this garden. Originally constructed to provide rest and entertainment to the royal dynasty, this palace is surrounded by luscious green trees, a peaceful landscape and scenic lakes.
Beijing is placing big bets on the future, with a wealth of high-profile building projects — Herzog & de Meuron’s Olympic Stadium and the Rem Koolhaas-designed CCTV tower, a new mammoth airport terminal by Norman Foster, and many more. And in advance of the expected surge in travel demand, some big hotel projects have opened as w ...
Though it’s called The Opposite House it’s not as high-concept as it may sound. Not a hotel where down is up, or the flat-screen TVs watch you, but a luxury hotel named for the guest house that sits across from the main house in a traditional Chinese courtyard home.
It’s really only meant metaphorically. This is ...
Swissôtel Beijing is a five star luxury hotel located at the intersection of the Central Business District, Diplomatic District, Lufthansa Commercial District and Wangfujing Shopping District.
With easy access from the Capital Airport Highway, the hotel entrance is just a few steps from the subway station, making Tian'an men Squ ...
If you accept the premise that this is China’s century (and we’re all just living in it) then logically one inescapable conclusion follows: they’re going to need a lot more boutique hotels. This, obviously, is what the Hotel G is for: a new 110-room boutique in the hip-yet-luxurious mode, located in the nightlife and entertainm ...
The Peninsula Beijing is more or less exactly what one expects from a Peninsula hotel in the Far East. This should not be taken to mean that a stay is a predictable experience, in the way that the average chain hotel experience is canned and uninspiring; rather that a visitor here may rightly expect to encounter the extremely high standard of se ...
Overall the story of Beijing’s recent development is one of practicality over aesthetics. One place that’s not entirely true is the 798 Art Zone, the designated arts district — think of it as something a little like New York’s SoHo, except a little more spread-out, a little more organized, and, well, in Beijing. It’ ...
For better or worse, when you book a hotel that’s part of a chain, you know what you’re getting. In the case of Sofitel, this consistency is, in our eyes, a selling point — professional service, high-end comforts, and classic French hospitality mixed with contemporary-luxe elegance are things one actively hopes for, rather than ...
The story of premium denim is one that is intricately intertwined with the launch of 7 For All Mankind in Los Angeles, California in the Fall of 2000. 7 For All Mankind was the first company to truly bring premium denim to scale, marking Los Angeles, California as denims' venerable center for research and development worldwide changing the l ...
Built in the 1900s, Raffles Beijing Hotel has long stood as an icon of Beijing's historical heritage. The venue of many significant political and cultural events, it has become one of Beijing's most distinguished addresses.
Ideally situated at the crossroads of famous Chang An Avenue and the district of Wangfujing, Raffles ...
LuxeInACity is a new Luxe Social Guide featuring daily blogs, news and videos from the world of luxury.
The site includes 125 Luxe Cities listing over 50 000 luxury companies such as restaurants, hotels, spas, automobile dealerships, jewelry and watch stores, fashion boutique and much more. LuxeInACity also offers a unique branding solution for select luxury companies by offering them a Luxe Enhanced Profile to be featured in the appropriate city guide. LuxeInACity was created by Essentiality, a bespoke Luxury Personal Assistant and Private Concierge company located in Montreal, Canada.
The founders of LuxeInACity have traveled to over 70 countries and simply want to share their wealth of information with other affluent travelers.
