Beijing tips

As the capital and gateway to the Great Wall, Beijing reigns as the cultural powerhouse of China. The city is awash with temples, monuments, and green spaces that’ll immerse you in the history of Imperial China. Considering that the Forbidden City alone can demand a full day out of your itinerary, choosing comfortable and convenient accommodation is paramount. Comprising international brands and boutique lodgings, Beijing hotels tread the line between ancient and modern philosophies through their decor, dining, and wellness amenities. These are the best hotels in Beijing close to the main sights and Wangfujing.

Beijing shut parks, malls and museums on Tuesday while more Chinese cities resumed mass testing for Covid-19 as authorities struggle with a spike in cases that has deepened concern about the economy and dimmed hopes for a quick reopening.

Searches on Chinese travel sites surged and social media platforms were flooded with delight and relief on Wednesday as the public cheered the biggest loosening of some of the world’s strictest Covid policies.

Beijing Capital International Airport will no longer require proof of a negative Covid result for entry into its terminals, Reuters has reported, quoting Beijing News, a newspaper owned by the Chinese Communist Party.

Chinese hotels and restaurants are seeking employees amid demand recovery in the services sector after the end of Beijing’s zero-COVID protocols, with a survey by a leading recruiter showing a surge in job openings in the hospitality industry.

United Airlines will once again be flying from the United States and China with the return of service to Beijing and more flights to Shanghai.