Beijing Holidays

A holiday in Beijing is to visit a vast and incredible metropolis that boasts an expanse of history dating back millenniums right up to the recent Olympic Games in 2010. This historical tapestry intertwines to create a vibrant city that blends the old and the new with such great wonder.

Let Beijing holidays unlock the secrets of the Forbidden City and show you traditions and cultures so diverse and different from the western world.  Walk along the famous streets and squares, take in all the historical sights and sounds. You’ll find yourself caught up in the hurly-burly of this exhilarating city but no matter how busy it seems, you’ll always find a tranquil pocket of calm as you see some locals playing outdoor chess and watching the hectic world go by.

Luxury Beijing holidays

For a bounteous line-up of luxury hotels, restaurants and spas let Kenwood Travel take you to experience the bustle of Beijing where you can choose to relax or indulge to your hearts content. With over 30 years of experience we can help find you the perfect Beijing holiday.

Great reasons to holiday in Beijing

• The host of historical sights, including Tiananman Square and the Forbidden City
• The beautiful Shichahai Lakes
• See the fabulous architecture of the temples and palaces
• Walk down the narrow winding alleys of the Hutong neighbourhoods
• Its absolutely amazing and authentic food
• Visit the fantastic stadia from one of the best Olympic Games
• The atmospheric day and night markets
• Day trips to see the Great wall of China and the Ming Tombs

Things to do whilst on holiday

A visit to Tiananman Square will take you to the ‘gate of heavenly peace’ and the third largest city square in the world. Most importantly it’s the gateway to the Forbidden City.

A trip to China would be incomplete without visiting the Forbidden City, located in the heart of Beijing for over 500 years it was closed off to the world and thus gaining its iconic name. Nowadays you can immerse yourself in the rich history and be amazed by the preserved ancient buildings and concubines enveloped by courtyards and lush greens of immaculate gardens.     

If you feel like a night on the tiles or an evening nightcap head over to the Legation Quarter where you will find beautifully restored embassy buildings that now host a collection of bars and restaurants.

If you are an early riser at the weekend take a trip to the Panjiyuan Flea Market. This place is humungous, selling everything from antiques and paintings to artefacts and fakes from the Tang and Ming dynasties.

Weather

Beijing has a hot and humid summer from June to August and cold and dry winters from December to February. With its temperate and continental climate the city has all four seasons. The hottest month is usually in July and the coldest is most commonly January. The summer months usually do bring the majority of the cities annual precipitation

Interesting facts about Beijing

• Population – 19,612,000
• Area – 6,487 sq. miles
• Currency – Chinese Yaun Renminbi (CNY)

Beijing Holidays 2012

When booking with Kenwood Travel you will benefit from over 30 years of experience in finding you your dream holiday. Whatever holiday you’re looking for we cater for it, from bespoke luxury all-inclusive holidays to weddings and honeymoons. Just give us a call and let Kenwood Travel take care of every little detail.