Beijing: When to visit, where to stay

The dynamic city of Beijing, China

You know it is a good time to visit a country when its art curators would dare risk the nation’s dated and priceless artworks in museums and gallery displays.


Such time in China traditionally falls in the early part of the last quarter of each year, the only time when the Palace Museum in Beijing displays the paintings of China’s renowned masters.


If such fragile and treasured paintings can stand China’s climate right now (characterized by low humidity and temperate weather), it only means that visitors and guests are in for a nice vacation climate in Beijing.


Beijing in the latter part of the year is temperate, with temperatures from 50F to 72F. It is not the case for other key cities in China.


The northern part of China is already incredibly cold this time of the year, while the infamous “Four Furnaces” of China is now benefiting from the cold north breeze. China is big that its key cities each have differing climate zones.


The Chinese capital of Beijing and its neighboring cities in northeast China are right now the most favorable part of the country. Winter is fast catching up though. But it is not without an upside.


Ice Lantern Festivals are a tradition come winter and they can be really charming. Also, the off season is a time of cut-rate hotel reservations and tour prices in China.


Of course, you still need to have extra money in the first place to accommodate plane tickets and a hotel room. But bargain Beijing hotels in this time of year can offer you a wide range of travel money savings, from dollar discounts on hotel rooms to free accommodation for one day/night.


Hotels in Beijing range from five-star to medium-sized accommodation providers. No matter what price range you are willing to devote to hotel accommodation, a first-class city like Beijing gives wide choices to China visitors.


At 400 to 600 Chinese Yuan price range, a safe and easy choice is the Fujian Hotel. It fits the role of a jump off point to a T, the hotel being in the Chaoyang District where most commercial hubs are located in Beijing.


For more class at such price range, there is the Oriental Garden Hotel. Featuring 173 oriental-style guestrooms, their hotel in Beijing is a favorite among foreign tourists and businessmen.


The fact that their hotel rooms are newly refurbished is another reason why Oriental Garden Hotel can put added touch of luxury to your stay in China.


Finally, for best value out of your accommodation budget, there is the Shenzen Hotel in the Xuanwu District of Beijing. The basics of hotel accommodation are all there, plus a concierge service that comes surprising at its 418 Yuan price. It is clean and comfortable, ideally located at the center of the city’s transportation system, and the staff is friendly.


The room rates we have gathered here are the hotel’s normal rates. With the onset of the off season, special rates, discounts, and even free nights availability are surely forthcoming.