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Sheraton Great Wall Hotel in Beijing

Sheraton Great Wall Hotel in Beijing
Sheraton Great Wall Hotel

Sheraton Great Wall Hotel, Beijing
Address: 10 North Dong San Huan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100125 China
Phone: (86)(10) 6590 5566

The Sheraton Great Wall Hotel in Beijing is located in eastern Beijing. The Sheraton Great Wall metro stop is the Agricultural Exhibition Center stop on Line 10. The metro is in easy walking distance of the hotel and convenient for getting to the Beijing airport and around the city.

Rooms at the Sheraton Great Wall are of high quality and in line with Sheraton’s global reputation. White linens are accented by blue hues, and bathrooms are spacious with standard amenities. The hotel is large, with 827 guest rooms and suites.

In addition to guest rooms, the Sheraton Great Wall Hotel in Beijing features conference and business centers and event and function rooms. The hotel also has several restaurants that serve Chinese and international cuisine, as well as bars, shops, and a large sitting area in the lobby.

The Sheraton Great Wall Hotel is a great place to stay for business or leisure. The hotel can arrange day trips to the Great Wall of China as easily as it can arrange business meeting facilities. Close to the Beijing airport, it is a convenient place to stay in Beijing for those wanting easy access to PEK.

Room rates at the Sheraton Great Wall Hotel in Beijing start at 765 CNY per night for a standard room.


Shanghai Expo Tickets and Discounts

Shanghai Expo tickets and discounts are available for individuals and groups for the 2010 event.

Shanghai Expo tickets range in price depending on what type of admission you want.

Expo ticket prices start at 90 yuan for one-day evening admission. They go up from there to 900 yuan for seven-day admission to the expo grounds.

Shanghai expo ticket discounts can be obtained in various ways. There are special prices for one day admission to the Shanghai Expo, which drop the ticket prices from 200 yuan to 120 yuan. These are available for the disabled, the seniors, students with valid IDs, children, and Chinese military personnel on active duty.

If you visit the Shanghai Expo on a non-peak day, you can get a ticket for 160 yuan or a special discounted ticket for 100 yuan.

Shanghai Expo ticket discounts are also offered if you visit the expo over multiple days. Instead of buying day tickets, you can get a discount by purchasing a three day pass for 400 yuan or a seven day Shanghai Expo pass for 900 yuan.

If you only want to spend a little time at the expo, you can get a good discount with the 90 yuan evening ticket.

There are also group discounts for Shanghai Expo tickets. These must be purchased in advance by an official group tour operator or travel agent.


Top Places to Visit in China

China is a huge country, and there is no shortage of places to visit in China. But if you have to go to just a few, there are some destinations in China that are a cut above the rest.

Here is my list of the top places to visit in China:

5. Chengdou

Chengdou is located in central China and is best known for being the place where you can see and hold pandas in China.

4. Hong Kong

Unique in its colonial past, Hong Kong shows a different side of China and boasts of a culture of its own.

3. Shanghai

Shanghai’s amazing new architecture and design projects make it one of the top places to visit in China.

2. Beijing

From the Forbidden City to the famous 2008 Olympic stadiums, the capital of China is a bustling urban metropolis and one of the best places to visit in China.

1. The Great Wall of China

Famous as one of the wonders of the world, the Great Wall of China is a must see for anyone visiting China.


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