Beijing Travel Plan in 2010

Before the 2008 Olympic games Beijing was in a cloud of construction dust. Venues being built, new highways, factories closed, all major landmarks renovated, new Beijing hotels of all stars going up and old ones getting a makeover. Now that the Olympics have past and the athletes and their fans gone, we normal folk can enjoy the new Beijing.

There is a new highway out to the Great Wall, decreasing travel time and making the journey much safer and relaxing. The Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven have all had paint jobs. Beijing Hotel chains overbuilt for the Olympics and now there is a glut of Beijing hotel rooms of all stars. Some of the most opulent Beijing hotels in the world are in Beijing and are good value for the money.

The traffic situation has also improved, with the opening of several new subway lines and the continuation of the rules banning private cars from the road one day a week depending on their license number. Shanghai is also undergoing a major facelift for the 2010 World Fair. The Bund pedestrian road is completely being rebuilt. Hotels Beijing and tourist attractions are being renovated.

"It is an ideal time to visit China. Beijing has the best of everything available at bargain prices," says Judy Huang, Travel Manager of The China Guide. "It's a great time to enjoy the blue skies, low traffic, renovated sights and new hotels Beijing."

Tourist Beijing

Beijing is the imposing capital of China. Possesses a colorful and tumultuous history and magnificent historic buildings, include majestic temples, palaces and immense stone walls and gates. It is said that many of Beijing buildings, even the less opulent ones, have their own individual legacies. The city holds a prominent place in modern China as a centre of education, politics and culture, particularly due to its major universities and art treasures. Beijing has also established itself as a major tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the globe.

There are many good hotels in Beijing. With some of the best executive accommodation Beijing has to offer, many Beijing hotels offer sumptuous accommodation and modern amenities to exceed the expectations of the business or leisure traveler.