About Beijing, China

Beijing is a city full of rich ancient history that started roughly 5000 years ago. Having been inhabited for more than 3,000 years, the city has been the scene of invasions by warlords and foreign powers as well as devastating fires. Beijing also served as a capital for over 800 years which has left the city with a treasure of historical monuments.

Despite its ancient origins Beijing is a modern day metropolis like many other great cities around the world. Towering skyscrapers and busy shopping malls are some of the signs of urbanization. One thing is for sure; nowhere else in the world will you find such a selection of gourmet Chinese restaurants that offer the eight different styles of Chinese cuisine.

One of the biggest attractions located in the heart of Beijing is Forbidden City. This ‘city’ is actually an Imperial Palace that was built during the Ming Dynasty and was the permanent residence of Emperors from 1368 to 1911. The Palace is enormous and covers over 720,000 square meters of floor space. The Palace also houses 8,700 rooms, features ten meter walls and a moat. Only by visiting this site can one truly appreciate the grand scale of Forbidden City. In addition to Forbidden City, Beijing is home to a large number of magnificent temples as well as ancient military and ceremonial structures.

The city of Beijing experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year and the activities on offer for visitors can vary greatly depending on the season. However no matter what season you go to Beijing, the city is always a shopper’s haven. Quality goods at extremely affordable prices are available throughout the city. Visit Wangfujing Street, which is a several hundred year old marketplace where shoppers can find anything from branded goods, clothes, jade articles, brushes, food and more. Beijing is also home to several other shopping areas like Qianmen-Dashalan Business Street and Xidan Business Street that offer a diverse range of goods.

Visit and discover the richness of its history, its immense architecture and the great shopping opportunities of Beijing. Hotels catering to a range of tastes and needs are on offer for visitors.

The Grand Millennium Hotel Beijing

The Grand Millennium Hotel Beijing is a premier 5 star hotel that is located in the heart of the city and is ideal for both business and leisure travelers. The Grand Millennium Beijing offers a full range of quality facilities and services which when coupled with its great location makes it the ideal hotel in Beijing.