14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
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i know i know this topic has probably been up for millions of times.
still i need some suggestions.
my best friend is coming to visit for 2 weeks and he has never been around beijing.
Top notch restaurant (3000-4000 Kuai budget for 2 people np np)?
A little bit of culture, maybe an amazing sight or something(no great wall or stuff like that)
i would also have no problem to go on a 2-3 days trip around beijing...
Anything particular beautiful during december/january in beijing?
Is the "birdsnest" worth a visit?
Just broaden my horizon on amazing places i could/should go to if i ever have been to beijing?
Money is not really the issue here.... so be free to throw in some more "fancy" ideas.
thanks a lot
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lodgerly
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
Yes, of course. Birdsnest, Lama Temple, Tian'an men square, Sanlitun, Houhai, Hutong....
Too many places.
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rbourne
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
If money is no issue I say go to Hongkong, its still warm down there and you can have a lot more fun with your money.
coeurdelion
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
If money is not an issue I suggest he stays at the Emperor Hotel, you go for pre dinner cocktails and Oysters to Domus and try out the Legation Quarter for dinner. Also, let him experience some mountain yoga in the fragrant hills and watch the sunset from Grand Hyatt's bar on the 65th floor.
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hopeful12384
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
If money is no issue I suggest you all go to the universe by the air craft because there are fantasted imageine there.
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Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
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hallamo
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
you say no great wall, but if cash is no object you may as well head out to the Commune, where they have their own private stretch of wall, it's likely to be snowy, so will look lovely. You've also got a superb resto out there, and a fantastically luxurious spa.
The bird's nest is definitely worth a visit, particularly in the evening when they start to light up the stadium, and the water cube as well.
Depending on when your mate gets here you should take them to Hou Hai. If the lake's frozen over, skating over it is a novelty, and gawking at the mad people who swim in the iced water is priceless.
and stock up on winter food ... hot pot is essential
Soulcalibar
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
okay let me clarify that:
money is no issue yes. im ready to burn through my savings for 2 weeks thats okay.
but nothing redicoulious.
fancy stuff but not crazy stuff.
thanks for the feedback.
one question though ... why go to tianjin ?
anything worth visiting there ?
about the restaurants... id like a concret recommendation.
i want to spent a lot of money on it, not because i can because its worth it....
thanks
Derek Vinyard: Thats it! Now say good night.
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lodgerly
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
Ah...
then you need an "Insider's Guide to Beijing 2008" now.
Also, check our Bars and Restaurants awards 2008, you can go to any of the places our readers recommended. You Won't Be Disappointed
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Danmairen
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
Not many have heard about this secret place off the beaten track. Its known as "The Great Wall" for the lucky few of us who have been fortunate enough to visit it. It might take you a few days to find someone whos been there, or even heard about it, but eventually youll succeed. Carry on lad.
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croozn
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
I definitely recommend a visit to the Chinatown section of Beijing. Great food.
beijingcat
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
14 days? camp in sanlitun!
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Small Wan
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
I don't see the point in going to a high-class restaurant when in Beijing. You can do that anywhere in the world. Or go to HK as suggested.
Just visit some of those 小吃 down in Old Beijing. That way you'll have good food and a certain portion of local culture. Or is that too plebeian for your fancy taste?
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elrey
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
BTW the great wall is an amazing site and u r a d***.
gulch
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
North to Huairou/Miyun, and live in the home of an indigene family, for a couple of days.
The above saying doesn't represent my opinion...
@sanlitun
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
wear enough layers,cover ur head,month,neck,hand
then hang out to sanlitun bar street?hooters?yashow?Silk street to buy some cheap tgs?worker's stadium?chaoyang park,Solana?Suize wong?
must be cold to Great Wall,not a good idea now
wo ai sanlitun!
lodgerly
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
If you want to know nightlife activities in Beijing, check our Events Page.
Concrete recommendation about Chinese restaurants by our readers and users can be found here.
Ahh..damn, I wish I could attach an excel file here...it's about western restaurants which were recommended on the forum.
Anyway, I can just copy some here:
Steak:
Morels
the Astor Grill
Alameda
Blockhouse
Chef Too
Brunch:
the St Regis Champagne brunch
Cafe St. Laurent
the InterContinental
vineyard
Paul's steak and eggs
Impressive restaurants:
Kagen
Alameda
Morels
Pure Lotus
Da Dong Roast Duck
Good sandwiches place:
Panino Teca
Chicken Baguette
schlotsky's Deli's
Alliteration
sunbird sandwich
Justine's
Sequoia
Appertivo
Desert and coffee:
Le Cafe Igosso
Tasty Taste
Le Palais
Destination
Compton de France
Spanish food:
Ashandi
Mare
Cervantes Institute
Tapas
http://www.thebeijinger.com/directory/venue/Ashandi/64
http://www.thebeijinger.com/directory/venue/MARE/740
Mexican food:
Peter’s Tex-Mex Grill
Traktirr
the Mexican Kitchen
tims texas BBQ
the Saddle Bar
Good japanese buffet:
Kitaya
Dechuanjia
Fukunoya
Sushi place:
hatsune
Yotsuba
Hashiya Meishiba
Kagen
Italian restaurants:
Annies
Casa Mia
Cafe Igosso
Assaggi
Indian restaurant:
Chingari
Ganges
Taj Pavillion
Mirch Masala
indian kitchen
Vegetarian food :
Pure Lotus
And another near Yonghegonog, called....I forgot, something related to Zen? will take a look about that one later.
French restaurants:
le carbernet
Cafe de la Poste
The Bistrot Parisien
Pass By Bar
Parfum
Ice cream shops:
Baskins Robbins
GUSTAMENTO
Mondo Gelato
Romana Ice Cream
Tiamo Italia
Vietnamese:
Muse
Pho 88
Nuage
Le hugo
Thai:
Very Siam
PinkLoft
Tapas
Muslim's Restaurant:
A Fan Ti
1001
Surk
Tian Shan Pai
PiliPili
The Xinjiang Place
Pizza:
The tree
Annie's
Hutong Pizza
the pizza domino
Persian restaurants:
Rumi
Chicken wings:
xi dan chi ku
guo mao kao chi
Cox
outback
Restaurants can go with babies:
Peter's Tex Mex
Grandma's
Stone Boat Cafe
Annies
Outback
most of chinese restaurants with a private room
Breakfast in San Li Tun:
Panino Teca
Vineyard
Rickshaw
Welcome Break
le petit Paris
Café St. Laurent
All the places which are still open can be found on our Directory. Reviews are welcomed.
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Jade
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
1st day
Tiananmen square--Forbidden City--Jingshan Park(the back garden of the Forbidden city), Forbidden city needs lots of time to view if you like.
You can live near Wangfujin, there has a youth hostel near Oriental Plaza. 65yuan per person for the 4 beds room.
2nd day
Lama temple--Gouzijian( the Imperial College during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties)--take 116 bus to Fahuasi--to The Temple of Heaven(the east gate).
3rd day
The Summer palace--Yuanminyuan(the old summer palace),if you like you can go to Peking University and Tsinghua University to have a look.
4th day
Beihai--Gongwangfu（Prince Gong's Palace Garden）---Houhai--Hutong
5th day
Great Wall-- Ming Tombs （Beijing is very very cold now, let yourself warm if you go there)
6th day
798
7,8,9....let me think about it then...
Jade
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
7th day
Qianmen(Dashilan)--[urlhttp://www.thebeijinger.com/directory/Lao-She-Teahouse]Lao She’s Teahouse[/url]--there are many buses in Qianmen which you can take to the Olympic area.
8th day
The Capital museum---Go to National Centre For The Performing Arts to enjoy an show? Book tickets here
ChinaBoy
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
If money is no issue, you are missing the REAL China.
jaa
Re: 14 days in beijing.... where to go ?
tian shang ren jian is the place to go