This
vast cultural mecca, the third largest country when measured
in area, houses some of the world’s most fascinating
treasures such as The Great Wall, the Terra-Cotta Warriors
& Horses and the Yangtze River. But while you can trace
the reminders of ancient civilizations, China is also surprisingly
modern with skyscrapers popping up, fine hotels, new "free
markets" for shopping and a traveler-friendly tourism
infrastructure.
TOP 10 VALUE HOTELS WORLDWIDE
Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing
This newly upgraded nine-story hotel is a ten-minute walk from the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Lama Temple. With 360 rooms, the hotel is large, but the service is personal. Two on-site restaurants provide a delectable selection of both Western and Chinese dishes. |
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TOP 10 HOTELS IN CHINA
The Best Places to Stay
Whether your trip involves taking in the culture and sights of bustling Shanghai or rolling the dice in the gambling mecca of Macau, our list has you covered. These are some of the best hotels where you can get a good night’s sleep while visiting the world’s fourth-largest country. |
TRAVEL
SPECIAL
Cruising Through China
The "Historic Yangtze Highlights" tour includes visits to the imperial capitals of Beijing and Xi’an as well as a relaxing Victoria Cruise along the scenic Yangtze River. Book by March 31, 2008, and save $200. |
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BUSINESS TRAVEL GUIDE
Shanghai
Hailed during the 1930s as the "Pearl
of the Orient" Shanghai is experiencing a renaissance
worthy of its pre-WWII heyday. If
you're in town for business, here's where to stay,
where to dine and where to relax after hours. |
MODERN
CHINESE SECRET
The
Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
Being different for this Ritz-Carlton
means you can purchase a pre-WWII motorcycle at the
gift shop and charter the hotel's Sheng Rong Guo
Ji for a cruise on the Huang Pu River. |
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