Capital Airport-首都机场

Headed by a master chef trained at the two Michelin-star Ming Court at the Langham Place in Hong Kong, it specializes in Cantonese and Shandong cuisine served in palatial surrounds. Must-try dishes include dim sum along with barbecue meats from the purpose-built barbecue kitchen. Chinese teas handpicked by the resident Beijing tea master and a top-drawer selection of wines and Chinese spirits accompany the feast. Seven suites for private dining, some with staggering views of the runway.

Dine in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of My China at the Hilton Beijing Capital Airport hotel, where you can sample classic Beijing cuisine at its most exquisite, or try some distinctive and authentic dishes from the famous culinary regions of Sichuan and Hunan.

Serving fresh, delicious South African fare, Pinotage has come up with the perfect combination of beautiful location (large patio overlooking a lake, filled with lotuses in summer) in the Lane Bridge Compound on the northeast Fifth Ring Road, a long wine list and good service. Try one of the many fresh salads, honey lime and chili prawns, the Cape Malay bobotie (a type of casserole made from meat and rice) or the KZN Bunny Chow curry, a South African specialty.

Previously you had to journey out to the airport for your Whopper fix - now the "King" has opened up downtown in a Xidan shopping mall and at the Joy City Mall in Liulitun off the east Fourth Ring.

For fashion and home accessories that speak high-end design of east meets west.More on fashion but Shanghai Tang also has a fine collection of medium to small items for enlighten your home.

Fresh ingredients are grown on site at this Italian organic farm in Shunyi. Its great suburban locale ensures lots of room for the kids and dogs to scamper, as well as opportunities to tour the green house where fresh fruit and vegetables are grown. The main dining hall is available for group functions, and the farm produces its own wine, along with pizza, pasta and garden salads.

English-speaking staff offers aromatherapy massage, Thai massage, scrubs, wraps, facials (by Sothys and Jurlique), floral bath, steaming, TCM and foot reflexology. All the rooms are private suites. Special packages for couples are also available. For promotions call ahead or log on to the website.