Shangri-la China World Hotel

Ritan Park - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Ancient Observatory - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Dong Yue Miao - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Temple of Heaven - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
The Underground City - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
China Museum of History - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Tiananmen Square - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Forbidden City - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Great Hall of the People - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
National Centre for the Performing Arts - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Lama Temple - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Olympic Park - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Beihai Park - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Beijing Aquarium - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi
Old Summer Palace - 17.8 km / 11.1 mi

The preferred airport for Shangri-la China World Hotel is Beijing (PEK-Capital Intl.) - 22.7 km / 14.1 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): Approximate travel time is 50 minutes and distance is 30 kms (19 miles).

Getting there: A limousine service provided by China World Hotel Beijing will pick guests up at the airport. Travel by taxi is also very convenient, and there is a shuttle bus service. Rental cars are not recommended for travellers unfamiliar with this area.

Getting around: Getting around the city by public transport or taxi is both cheap and convenient. The Beijing metro system has three lines, many stopping at or near tourist and business destinations. Numbered stations and announcements in English make using the system relatively easy, and tickets cost RMB 3–5 (less than US$0.50) depending on the destination. The closest stop to China World Hotel Beijing is Guo Mao on Line 2, the entrance to which is in the shopping mall directly beneath the hotel. Metered taxis are abundant and cheap, with flagfall costing RMB 10 (US$1.30) for the first three kms, and RMB 1.60 (US$0.20) for subsequent kms. Rates vary slightly between taxi companies and rise 30% late at night. Buses charge a flat fare of RMB 1–2 (less than US$0.30), but are difficult to navigate without a knowledge of Chinese.

Closest bus stop to the hotel: Jinguan New World Hotel
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 70 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): RMB 16 (US$2)

Schedule and directions (subject to change without notice): Two different bus companies operate shuttles from the airport into central Beijing along a variety of routes, some of which operate 24 hours a day. Of these, the Airport Shuttle Bus company stops at Jinguan New World Hotel, which is a short walk from China World Hotel Beijing.

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 40 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): RMB 100 (US$13)

Instructions: Taxi stands at Beijing airport are located outside baggage claim. Avoid the taxi touts and follow the signs to the official taxi rank, where queues form along metal railings and a marshal controls proceedings. Marshals may be able to translate the hotel name, but it would be preferable to have it written in Chinese characters, or have the hotel already located on a bilingual map, since few taxi drivers speak English and the hotel’s name is quite different in Chinese. Maps can be obtained from the tourist information desk inside the terminal building.

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 40 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): RMB 450 (US$58)

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): A car service is provided by China World Hotel Beijing; the driver stands with guests’ names on a sign just beyond the customs and baggage claim area. Hotel shuttle service is available 24 hours daily. However, guests must contact the hotel at least 48 hours prior to arrival in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact details will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.