The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City are just some of the reasons why you’ll enjoy your stay in Beijing, through millennia of dynasties and fascinating Chinese tradition have shaped Beijing into China’s capital city.

On the 8th of August 2008, Beijing was the host city for the Olympic Games or better known as Games of the XXIX Olympiad, with the theme of “One World One Dream”. The Olympic Opening ceremonies were held at the Olympic Park, located on North Fourth Ring Road, which is also where the China National Convention Centre is located.

To the East of Beijing or Chaoyang District, where tall skyscrapers are re-shaping the Central Business District and where Fairmont Beijing hotel can be found. Surrounded by major office buildings such as LG Twin Towers, SK Group Tower, Beijing Yintai Centre and China World Office Complex. The hotel is located right across from the prominent Silk Market, where travelers test their bargaining skills over silk, oriental ornaments, pearl or garments.

The Emperor’s palace - Forbidden City - is nestled at the centre of Beijing, along with Tiananmen Square - the largest square on earth, Beihai Park and the latest additions to Beijing’s Opera House designed by Paul Andreu – the National Centre for the Performing Arts or better known as The Egg (seen above).

Famed universities such as Peking University or ‘Bei Da’ and Tsinghua are located in Haidian District, surrounded with top IT companies such as Sina, Sohu, Google and Baidu, the area is also known as Beijing’s Silicon Valley.

Sitting just above the North Fourth Ring Road is the vast of Olympic Games Park, housing the newly designed stadiums and sporting facilities.

To the northeast side of town, China’s growing art community is based in an abandoned factory known as 798 art district.

For detailed information about Beijing activities, please visit the sightseeing and shopping pages. To schedule activities while you’re in China or to learn more about Beijing recreation opportunities, please contact the hotel’s concierge.