Nearest Major Airport:

• Beijing, China (PEK-Capital Intl.)

Area:

Xicheng, Beijing, China: A few blocks from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, Xicheng is a commercial and financial district boasting key attractions. Take in more than 600 species, including the Giant Panda, at Beijing Zoo, enjoy face painting of the Peking opera style (and much more) at Capital Museum, and stroll through Beihai Park’s imperial gardens. Try the Xidan area for plazas, supermarkets, and department stores.