Chinese public toilets can be unpleasant, head for one of Beijing’s many McDonalds for an upmarket hotel if it’s convenient.

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Accessibility is not standardized in the hotel industry and can be easily interpreted in different ways by hotel employees. Rather than look for ‘wheelchair friendly’ hotels in the forums and websites, have your criteria and needs ready and deal with the hotel directly. Often hotel websites will show that they have accessible rooms, but their definitions may differ widely and they may not be designed to meet your needs. At this point, you call directly.

Beijing family travel is chock full of fun things to do with the kids. Climbing the Great Wall and tobogganing down, watching an acrobatic or Kung Fu show, and having a rickshaw ride through the hutongs are some of the best family activities to enjoy in Beijing.

Suggestions for your Beijing itinerary after you’ve done with the highlights, like the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace…etc.

Everybody knows about the amazing sights and sounds one can encounter on a trip to Beijing. But beyond the obvious, many and varied attractions of the capital of China, there are plenty of other reasons why a visit to the city formerly known as Peking should be on top of any travellers agenda.

BeijingHoliday Customers’ Favorite Travel Experiences and Reviews in Beijing.

Advice on Beijing Travel — from Beijing Review Magazine — since I could not find a way to comment on the magazine Web site — I will use my blog for that

While prices are on par with those in last year, more variety of ski equipment and food is offered at major ski resorts in and around Beijing, the Beijing News reports.

What is your favourite part of Beijing? Ask anyone Chinese and I bet a fiver they’ll say the Houhai area. And，I daresay for many foreigners this park and lake is also considered the ultimate hangout.