Where to Stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
Beijing
Beijing is China’s capital city, located in the North of the country it is a veritable metropolis of epic proportions and offers more than just the entrance to The Great Wall and the Forbidden City, although these are magnificent sights in themselves.
A little more about Beijing
Although Beijing has many sites to warrant a short visit in its own right, most people combine it with a longer tour of the country. An elaborate display of Chinese architecture at its best, and worth its title as one of the seven wonders of the medieval world, the city is a historian’s delight and a fascinating insight to the bygone era of China.
Tian'anmen Square
At the centre of Beijing is Tiananmen Square, (one of the largest in the world) the scene of many political rallies, where Mao’s Mausoleum is located. Continue into the Forbidden City, the former residence of the 24 Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties who lived in this self-contained enclave. Additional sites are the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, the Lama Temple, the Ancient Observatory, the Great Hall of the People as well as museums, markets and shops, all of which combine to make it a place that appeals to everyone. Travel by motorbike sidecar or rickshaw for a different experience of the Hutongs (the old residential district).
The Great Wall
Not be missed is the spectacular wonder of China’s Great Wall that starts east of the capital and then snakes its way west. The sections at Mutianyu and Badaling are most usually visited, although the section at Simatai and Jinshanling located 60 miles north of the city, are far less visited.
The wall itself is a truly remarkable feat of engineering. The views at Simatai and Jinshanling are stunning and it is well worth the time to get beyond the restored sections to see the ancient crumbling parts. This is also a chance to see some of rural China at close hand.
Experiences
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China
The Opposite House
From the outside, The Opposite House is clearly different from many of the other 5* hotels in the city – huge wooden entrance doors contrast with the striking green glass exterior and lead into an informal…
China
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
The striking, contemporary exterior of The Waldorf Astoria stands in contrast to the soft and elegant interior where sleek modern art combines with oriental charm. The 176 rooms are spacious and stylish with most located in…
China
Summer Palace Hotel
Adjacent to the East Gate of the Summer Palace grounds, The Summer Palace Hotel is housed in a series of dwellings, most of which date back over 100 years. The 51 rooms and suites are elegant…
China
Red Wall Garden Hotel
Red Wall Garden Hotel is a charming, traditional-style hotel located inside one of the cities historical hutongs. Hutongs are traditional narrow alleys and single-story courtyard houses that once dominated the city of Beijing. The 40 comfortable…
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China
China – Shangri-La and Beyond
Exploring the far north western region of Yunnan, this holiday to Shangri-La is ideal for travellers wishing to experience remote, wild and scenically beautiful parts of China. Immerse yourself in local communities by staying in peaceful Tibetan villages surrounded by spectacular scenery.
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China
Highlights of China including Yangtze Cruise
Travel by air, train and boat on this classic holiday encompassing many of the highlights China has to offer, including Beijing and Xian as well as a Yangtze cruise and the beautiful karst limestone peaks of Guilin. A great first holiday to…
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China
China – Shangri-La and Beyond
Exploring the far north western region of Yunnan, this holiday to Shangri-La is ideal for travellers wishing to experience remote, wild and scenically beautiful parts of China. Immerse yourself in local communities by staying in peaceful Tibetan villages surrounded by…
Idea
China
Highlights of China including Yangtze Cruise
Travel by air, train and boat on this classic holiday encompassing many of the highlights China has to offer, including Beijing and Xian as well as a Yangtze cruise and the beautiful karst limestone peaks of Guilin. A great first…
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Paul Craven
Paul is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Central Asia and the Silk Route.
I first travelled to Vietnam in 1988, when tourism was barely a concept, and have been visiting Central Asia since it was still behind the Iron Curtain. Such first-hand experience makes all the difference when talking to clients. I know the importance of asking questions, not taking the first answer as gospel, and matching the right destination to the right person.
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Clare Wiggins
My love for Asia began with living there. Based in Vietnam and then Malaysia, I also explored the surrounding regions before eventually finding my way back home via China and the Trans-Siberian railway. At Steppes Travel, I get to share that love for Asia every day, helping clients experience the places I know best as if they were locals themselves.
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