SAS, the largest
airline company in
Scandinavia, offers cheap international flight tickets to Beijing with departures from all over Europe. Connections can easily be made at this major Asian hub.
Our city guide will help you to find out
what's up and the
best tips from
SAS crew and passengers. Beijing is a great city - literally speaking.
Tiananmen Square in the heart of the centre is large enough to hold 1 million people, while the historic
Forbidden City is home to thousands of imperial rooms.
What's up in Beijing
Lama Temple Originally built in 1694 as the residence of the future
Yongzheng Emperor, this complex of beautifully designed buildings was transformed into a Tibetan Buddhist temple in the mid-18th century.
The Falun Dian, the temple’s teaching and assembly hall, features a large bronze statute of
Tsongkapa, the founder of the
Buddhist Yellow Hat sect.
Ten Fu's Tea This chain sells high-quality tea from across the region. The friendly staff brews
small cups of tea for customers to sample.
Summer Palace The
Summer Palace was once used by the imperial family as a retreat from the stress of Beijing city life. The grounds include a range of buildings and gardens, including
the Hall of Benevolence and
Longevity, as well as the stunning
Fragrant Buddha Tower, which offers superb views of
Kunming Lake.
Crew tip
The Courtyard95 Donghuamen Avenue
Tel.: +86 10 6526 8883
This sleek and minimalist restaurant is perched on a moat and offers tunning views of the Forbidden City. Perfectly affordable luxury!
/Magnus, air steward
Passenger tip
Magic Beijing Chaoyang Theater36 North Dongsanhuan
Chaoyang District
Tel.: +86 10 6507 18 18
Classical Chinese arobatics, mystic magic and Chinese opera. Really nice - if you like that sort of thing!
/Brigitte
Passenger tip
Tai Pan Massage & SpaLido Shop 2F Block 9
2A Fang Yuan Xi Road
Chaoyang District
Tel.:+86 10 6437 62 99
Relax in one of the world's busiest cities.
/Martin