Beijing, the capital of People’s Republic of China, is an outstanding vital city, located in the western coastal plains. The city has rich historical background and is full of amazing cultural sites. Beijing is a unique city where you can come across the secret spots sites that are like hidden gems. Thousands of foreign tourists and visitors come here from all over the world to enjoy the natural beauty of the city and discover the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven (Tian Tian), the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs and other infinitely many places of interest.
In order to provide tourists with comfortable accommodations, there are many Beijing hotels of different types. There is one more reason why the city has become the hot spot for all sorts of Beijing hotels. Beijing will be hosting the Summer Olympics on August 8-24, 2008. So the tourists are welcomed to wonderful Beijing hotels which are ranked from 5 star to 1 star hotels. But there is also a great majority of accommodations known as low-cost or cheap hotels and hostels in Beijing. Thus, the selection of the hotels in Beijing depends on the type of holiday you want to enjoy. If you came to Beijing on business it is rational to stay in Beijing hotels which are closer to the place of your work in order to avoid common traffic jams. Or, for doing so, you may join the army of the bicycle drivers crowding the Beijing streets. For those who came to see the sites of the city, it is better to stay in the city center, within the short distance to the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Here one can find a huge range of affordable accommodations in Beijing from luxury Beijing hotels to cheap hotels in Beijing. A wide range of cheap accommodations in Beijing can be available in Xuanwu anf Chongwen, the southern district of Beijing. There are also lots of budget hotels located near the airport.
The best times to visit Beijing are May-September, since the weather is decent during these times and tourists can enjoy the bright sunshine and blue skies. But if you like winter there is a great opportunity to ski in Beihai, view snowy sights of West Hill and enjoy the steaming hotpot. If you came to Beijing in the spring you must go to Fragrant Hills Botanical Garden, Xiangshan Zhiwu Yuan, which is full of flowers from all over the world.
When visiting Beijing you mustn’t miss a chance to taste two famous dishes. The first one is Beijing Duck, kao ya, which is a real yummy. The second dish is a hot pot, Huo Guo, which is a really fun meal.
Thus, Beijing is one of the best destinations for tourists where they can see, try and taste billion things and feel like they have spent the most wonderful time in their life.