Did you know the mere sight of water can help you feel calmer? That's why you should visit Kunming Lake. From the lovely views to the soothing sounds of nature, this is a place where you'll find some peace.

Kunming Lake is an ideal place to begin your day of discovery in Haidian. This body of water comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Set aside time for other sights like Tsinghua University, Summer Palace, and Old Summer Palace to get a complete picture of what the area has to offer.

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Tangfu Hotel Sanlitun Gongti Branch

Downtown Beijing

$1,022

per person

Mar 7 - Mar 12

just found

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK)

7.8/10 Good! (24 reviews)

I have very mixed feelings about our stay: Positives: - location (close to subway, supermarket next door,etc) - friendly and helpful reception staff (don't really speak English but use a translator device and keen to help). - big room with a separate area for kids Negatives: - overall decor and cleanliness - as children stay free no amenities were provided for them. Had to ask for bedding and towels on arrival. Their bed never got made or enough towels left. - very rude staff in the breakfast bar (apart from the young guy on a couple of mornings) - rooms only cleaned superficially, sink and floor dirty, mushrooms sprouting in the shower. - limited breakfast options for western palates, not much variety from day to day. - no free ice-cream in lobby. My kids were disappointed. We stayed for 9 days and it wasn't available once. Don't advertise if you're not going to restock it. - view from our winfow: ask for street view if you can!

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Hotel Cote Cour Beijing

Downtown Beijing

$1,186

per person

Mar 7 - Mar 12

just found

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK)

8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)

The room is cleaned daily and very close to shopping. The people are very friendly and helpful. Yet the beds are super hard. It has mattress but the hardest one. The breakfast does not worth the price. You may just walk out to the nearby market to have authentic Chinese breakfast at the fraction of the price.

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Beijing Le Zai Nan Luo Gu Xiang Wang Fu Jing Forbidden City Courtyard Hotel

Downtown Beijing

$1,707

per person

Mar 6 - Mar 12

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)

Great food and large room

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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