Questions from first-timer to Beijing

[dilphinus]

May I know that at the Beijing international airport do they sell sim card with wifi that can last from 10days other say that can't bring power bank too any advise.

never bought a sim card so can't answer that question. they do allow power banks. have been bringing power banks in and out of beijing countless times. check the capacity allowed though.

 

[teArsBoy]

Any recommended guide and hotel travel for a group of 6-7 people? Those on trip advisor are very expensive!

 

[beanstalk6]

Any recommended guide and hotel travel for a group of 6-7 people? Those on trip advisor are very expensive!

You can hire local guides at the individual attractions, or go through your hotel's travel desk when you are there.

 

[vuzuuu]

I intend to visit Tiananmen in the morning follow by forbidden city. Wondering where should I go for lunch after forbidden city? Any nice restaurants to recommend?

And will then continue to Jinshan gongyuan 景山公园. After jinshan gongyuan I will visit 什刹海.
Any nice restaurants to recommend around 什剎海for dinner?
Thanks.

 

[jes205]

I intend to visit Tiananmen in the morning follow by forbidden city. Wondering where should I go for lunch after forbidden city? Any nice restaurants to recommend?

And will then continue to Jinshan gongyuan 景山公园. After jinshan gongyuan I will visit 什刹海.
Any nice restaurants to recommend around 什剎海for dinner?
Thanks.

enjoyed this (near forbidden city) when i was there http://www.timeoutbeijing.com/venue...eijing_Duck/26963/Siji-Minfu.html#tab_panel_2

 

[beanstalk6]

I intend to visit Tiananmen in the morning follow by forbidden city. Wondering where should I go for lunch after forbidden city? Any nice restaurants to recommend?

And will then continue to Jinshan gongyuan 景山公园. After jinshan gongyuan I will visit 什刹海.
Any nice restaurants to recommend around 什剎海for dinner?
Thanks.

When you exit the Forbidden City by the north gate, 景山公园is just across the road, so I suggest you do not venture far for lunch. Go to 老宅院烤鸭
http://www.dianping.com/shop/2013955 for its duck, but call ahead. It will be difficult to plan your visit though as most visitor underestimate the time required to visit the Forbidden City. This restaurant is not far from the park.

 

[Kcomleda]

Hi anyone know if Beijing hotels particular about no of guests in the room? Have a child just 13 yrs old going to share room with us.

 

[beanstalk6]

Hi anyone know if Beijing hotels particular about no of guests in the room? Have a child just 13 yrs old going to share room with us.

By law, all guests have to be registered when you check-in. That is when you know if the hotel is fine with 3 sharing your room. In most cases they are fine.

 

[g_t2006]

Hi anyone know if Beijing hotels particular about no of guests in the room? Have a child just 13 yrs old going to share room with us.

You have to book the appropriate room for 3 person. The hotel will photocopy everyone's passport upon check in. No way you can 'sneak' an additional person in.

 

[beanstalk6]

You have to book the appropriate room for 3 person. The hotel will photocopy everyone's passport upon check in. No way you can 'sneak' an additional person in.

Some hotels are lax about accommodating 3 guests in a room for 2, so long as all 3 guests are registered. Don't try to sneak your 3rd person in, or both you and your hotel will can into trouble with the police.

 

[Kcomleda]

Thank you thank you for the advice regarding the hotel. Anyone have used any driver for a day tour? Looking for one. thanks in advance.

 

[missyjb]

Thank you thank you for the advice regarding the hotel. Anyone have used any driver for a day tour? Looking for one. thanks in advance.

You can just request from your hotel's concierge - but just buffer in extra $$ as foreigners will def kanna "chop" there.