The Great Wall of China
Local Area
The ancient heart of the People's Republic of China, Beijing literally means the northern capital. All aspects of Chinese life from commerce to culture, and of course politics, at some time or another converge in this now-modern metropolis. The Olympic Games of 2008 revealed the magnificent city as one of the world’s most exciting destinations—brimming with culture and architectural wonders, both ancient and avant garde.
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang is located in the Sanlitun area, home to embassies and corporate headquarters as well as a hip outdoor mall-type shopping experience for shoppers who enjoy international brand-name stores such as American Apparel and Apple Inc. It is also noted for being home to the largest Adidas store in the world. Day and night, Sanlitun bustles with restaurants and bars and a diverse population of locals, expatriates and visitors from all over the world.
A tour of ancient Beijing begins with the grandeur of the 500-year-old Forbidden City, the magnificent residence of Ming and Qing emperors and their courts. The imperial compound is home to 980 red-walled buildings with orange tiled roofs. The Forbidden City is about 10 kilometers from the hotel and easily accessible by subway. Nearby Beihai Park and its centuries-old white pagoda is China’s best-preserved imperial garden. The geometrically balanced Temple of Heaven is a classic study in Taoist architecture. China’s most iconic edifice, the Great Wall, is an unforgettable day trip.
Ancient Beijing is balanced by a modern, dynamic metropolis. The 798 Art District is a factory compound that is now the centre of modern Chinese art.
Several of Beijing’s most striking avant-garde buildings have Olympic roots, like the Bird’s Nest, where world-class athletic competitions are held. The Water Cube, where Michael Phelps swam into the record books, is an illuminated beacon of China’s entry into modernity. The Houhai area has emerged as the city’s newest nightlife district.
The National Centre for the Performing Arts, also known as The Egg, is a massive orb featuring top music, dance and dramatic performances. For those who measure culture with their taste buds, Quanjude is renowned for its Peking duck. Antique shoppers will spend hours looking for bargains at Liulichang.
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Arts & Culture
- Summer Palace, Maru 21.0 km/13.1 miles
Community
- Beijing International SOS Clinic 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- International Medical Centre 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Beijing Agricultural Exhibition Center 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- China International Exhibition Center 4.0 km/2.5 miles
- Lama Temple 4.0 km/2.5 miles
- Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics 5.0 km/3.1 miles
- Beijing Normal University 9.3 km/5.8 miles
- Temple of Heaven 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- Peking Union Medical Hospital 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- Northern Jiaotong University 11.9 km/7.4 miles
- Beijing University of Science and Technology 11.9 km/7.4 miles
- Renmin University of China 12.1 km/7.5 miles
- Peking University 15.2 km/9.5 miles
- Tsinghua University 15.7 km/9.7 miles
Corporate Offices
- Mitsubishi 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Sony Corporation 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- BMW 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- SK 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- DHL Asia Pacific 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Mercedes Benz 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- PCCW 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Boeing 3.0 km/1.9 miles
- Microsoft 3.0 km/1.9 miles
- McKinsey & Co. 4.0 km/2.5 miles
- World Bank 4.0 km/2.5 miles
- IBM 4.0 km/2.5 miles
- Kodak 4.0 km/2.5 miles
- Deutsche Bank 4.0 km/2.5 miles
- Accenture 4.0 km/2.5 miles
- Ford Motor Company 4.0 km/2.5 miles
- ABB 5.0 km/3.1 miles
- Samsung 5.0 km/3.1 miles
- Apple Computers 6.0 km/3.7 miles
- Cisco 8.0 km/5.0 miles
- Deloitte 10.0 km/6.2 miles
Government Offices
- Embassy of South Korea 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Netherlands Embassy 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Australian Embassy 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- German Embassy 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Republic of South African Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Canadian Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Embassy of the United States of America 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Spanish Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Italian Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Switzerland Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- United Kingdom Embassy 4.0 km/2.5 miles
Local Attractions
- Sanlitun Bar Street 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Legation Quarters 2.5 km/1.5 miles
- Nanluoguxiang 6.0 km/3.7 miles
- Nanxiang Gu Luo 6.0 km/3.8 miles
- Qianmen Cultural Street 6.8 km/4.2 miles
- Houhai Bar Street 8.0 km/5.0 miles
- The Hidden City 8.5 km/5.3 miles
- Prince Gong's Mansion 9.0 km/5.6 miles
- Tiananmen Square 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- Wangfuijing Street 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- Beijing Botanical Garden 29.0 km/18.0 miles
- The Ming Tombs 50.0 km/31.1 miles
- Great Wall Mutianyu 60.0 km/37.3 miles
- Great Wall at Badalling 70.0 km/43.5 miles
- Great Wall Simatai 120.0 km/74.6 miles
Nearby Destinations
- 798 Art District 7.7 km/4.8 miles
Recreation
- The Worker's Stadium 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- National Stadium 8.0 km/5.0 miles
- China National Grand Theater 9.7 km/6.0 miles
Shopping
- Friendship Shopping Centre 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Yashow Fashion Bazaar 2.5 km/1.5 miles
- Broadway Shopping Center 3.4 km/2.1 miles
- Solana Mall 3.5 km/2.2 miles
- Silk Market 4.0 km/2.5 miles
- The Place 4.4 km/2.7 miles
- Shin Kong Shopping Mall 7.8 km/4.8 miles
- Panjiayuan Weekend Antiques Market 10.5 km/6.5 miles
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