Where to Stay in Beijing - Dongcheng

By Jake Strong

Beijing, China is a wonderful city. If it's your first time to China (or an Asian country) you might be a little disoriented. Beijing is a large city and there are many places to stay.

Today, I'm going to share with you a few places to stay in Dongcheng, which is in the eastern part of Beijing. In fact, if you're interested in visiting the Forbidden City, this is the area to stay in, because it's right by these accommodation locations. Dongcheng means "East City."

Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel is a contemporary hotel that's right by the Forbidden City. You can venture up to the roof terrace, which overlooks the Forbidden City, for a fantastic view. This is a luxury hotel. While rates vary, plan on spending about 1,800 Yuan ($263 USD when this was written).

Red Capital Residence

For a more traditional hotel that's priced a little less, try the Red Capital Residence. It's located in Dongsi, which is a historic preservation district. This is a smaller boutique-type accommodation, so book well ahead of time. Don't forget to take their Beijing at night tour by limo too.

Peninsula Palace Hotel

This luxury hotel is decorated with many Chinese artifacts in the lobby. You'll enjoy Asian luxury here. If the Forbidden City is on your China travel itinerary, you'll be please to know that the Peninsula Palace Hotel is about a 10-minute walk from it. This hotel is located smack dab in the business and commercial district.

There are many places to stay at in Beijing. These are but a couple great accommodations in Dongcheng (East City).

Stop! Going to China? I'd recommend you read this "When to Visit China" article from ChinaTourist.org, which is a great site about China travel & vacations. It's a good place to get China travel tips.

We talked a lot about the "Forbidden City" in this article. Click on that link to see a great picture of the Forbidden City and to read more about it. Do you know how much it costs to visit the Forbidden City? That article will tell you--and more.

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