Location Guide & Travel Information

All of the attractions below are within 30 minutes driving distance from our hotel.

The Great Wall
The Great Wall of China is one of the great wonders of the world and was enlisted in the World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus stretching approximately 6700 kilometres (4163 miles ) from east to west of China. With a history of more than 2000 years, some of the section of the great wall are now in ruins or even entirely disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.


The Ming Tombs
The Ming tombs lie in a broad valley to the south of Tianshou (Longevity of Heaven) Mountain in Changping County, about 50 kilometres northwest of Beijing proper. To the southwest of this valley, a branch of the Yanshan Range suddenly breaks off and forms a natural gateway to the 40 square kilometre basin in which the tombs were built. This gateway is 'defended' on each side by the Dragon and Tiger hills, which are said to protect this sacred area from winds carrying evil influences. Thirteen out of the 16 Ming emperors are buried in this peaceful valley.


Summer Palace
Situated in the western outskirts of Haidian District, the Summer Palace is 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) from Loong Palace Hotel & Resort and central Beijing. Having the largest royal park and being well preserved, it was designated, in 1960 by the State Council, as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Site of China. Containing examples of the ancient arts, it also has graceful landscapes and magnificent constructions. The Summer Palace is the archetypal Chinese garden, and is ranked amongst the most noted and classical gardens of the world. In 1998, it was listed as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
www.summerpalace-china.com

Beijing Zoo
Beijing Zoo was initially named Ten Thousand Animal Garden which was built in 1908, proving that it already has had a history of more than 90 years. It is located in Xicheng District of Beijing City, beside Beijing Exhibition Hall, facing Beijing Astronomical Observatory. The Zoo was originally the imperial manor in the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). Plants were cultivated and animals were raised here during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911). After the liberation, it was reconstructed and was known as the West Suburb Park. And in 1955, the name was changed to Beijing Zoo.
www.beijingzoo.com

Beijing Dayi Crafts Gifts Products Co Ltd
Under the Beijing Dayi Crafts Gifts Products Co Ltd, The Yulong friendship store is one of the designated stores by the Beijing Tourism Administration. You can easily find it along the Beijing-Changping highway, only ten minutes from the hotel. The huge hall covers 4000 square metres, offering a variety of traditional Chinese handicrafts including intricate Chinese carpets and the famous cloisonné range.
www.bjdayi.com

Beijing Bona Jade Store
Beijing Bona Jade City is the largest jade product manufacturing and selling base in China. Five minutes away from Loong Palace Hotel & Resort, it has more then ten years history and enjoys a high popularity with both local and overseas visitors. It has over 10,000 pieces of jadeite carvings and jewelry items and they are showcased in an elegant hall of more than 3,000 square metres.
www.bonajadestore.com.cn

Hualian Shopping Centre
An established retail outlet. Hualian shopping center is only five minutes away from Loong Palace Hotel & Resort. It offers a wide variety of consumer products, retail clothing outlets and international food chains.
www.beijing-hualian.com

Beijing Bao Shu Tang Chinese Herbal Medicine Co Ltd
Beijing Bao Shu Tang Chinese Herbal Medicine Factory and Retail Store is 15 minutes away. Established in 1989, it is widely known in Southeast Asia and has been awarded the Golden Elephant award at the 6th Asian Academic Conference of Chinese Medicine. Enjoy an interesting demonstration on how these Chinese medicines and ointments are made. There are over 20 varieties to choose from. For further details, please visit their company web site.
www.bjbst.com.cn

Bang Fuchun Pearl Store
Located beside Summer Palace and only 25 minutes away from the hotel, Bang Fuchun Pearl Store is managed by the biggest professional pearl group in China. There is a wide selection of the finest fresh water pearl jewelleries featuring some of the latest fashion designs.
bangfuchun.yp.sina.net

Olympic Village
Only 15 minutes to the Olympic green which is the official site for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games featuring the famous 'Bird's Nest' Olympic Stadium where over 17 of the official sporting events will take place. Loong Palace is ideally situated for quick and easy access to and from this international sporting village.
www.beijing2008.com

The attractions below are within 45 minutes' drive from the hotel.

The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) in the heart of Beijing is the largest and most complete imperial palace and ancient building complex in China, and the world at large. Its construction began in 1406 and was completed 14 years later, having a history so far of some 580 years. 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties lived and ruled China from here. Most of the buildings in the Forbidden City were rebuilt many times, although they maintained the original architectural style.
www.dfm.org.cn

Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven was originally established as the Temple of Heaven and Earth, but was given its current name during the reign of Ming Emperor JiaJing (1522-1567), who built separate complexes for the earth, sun and moon. The Temple of Earth (DiTan) can be found in north Beijing. The temples of the sun and moon are in the east and west of Beijing.The Temple of Heaven was renovated again during the reign of Qing Emperor QianLong (1736-1795).In 1998, the Temple of Heaven was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.


The Lama Temple (Yonghe Lamasery)
At the northeast corner of Beijing City the traveler will find an elegant and ancient temple known as the Yonghe Lamasery, which is the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China. Built initially in 1694 during the Qing Dynasty, this building was the residence of Emperor Yongzheng when he was just a prince. However, in 1744 the Qing Dynasty formally changed the status of the dwelling to that of a lamasery, and so Yonghe Lamasery became the national centre of Lama Administration.