A good retreat from the hussle and bustle of the city, about three hour drive from Beijing ,you can stay at the home stays or hostels to spend the weekend.
This is absolutely the best museum in China, located at the east side of Tian'an men Square. The best part of it is not only it's modern arrangement and diverse collections,but also because it's free!
I don't know the hotel by itself, but the location is extremely good , close to the popular Nanluoguxiang walking street, a trendy place for youngsters.
The most selected Hutong hotel among foreigners. It's a typical traditional Chinese hotel in the form of courtyard house , the original living style of Beijing locals.
Good for people who like art and fashion, though exhibitions are not as many as that of before, it's still a different option from other tourist attractions
It's been 11 years since the 2008 Olympics, I still remember the joyous vibe and organized venues, I had the chance to be in the VIP box in the Bird Nest with the Australian delegation led by Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
The best show in Beijing, it's been on for continuous 15 years, but still popular among audiences from the world. The artists which are also Kungfu masters have been invited to 60 countries for tour performances.