SAS - the biggest airline company in Scandinavia - offers cheap international flight tickets to Beijing with departures from all over Europe. Connections can easily be reached from this major Asian hub. Our city guide will help you to find out what's up and what the best tips are from SAS crew and passengers. Beijing is a great city - literally speaking. Famous Tiananmen Square is big enough to hold one million people, while the historic Forbidden City is home to thousands of imperial rooms.
What's up in Beijing
Ten Fu’s TeaThis chain sells high-quality teafrom across the region. The friendly staff brews small cupsof tea for customers to sample.
Summer PalaceThe Summer Palace was onceused by the imperial family as aretreat from the stress of Beijingcity life. The grounds include arange of buildings and gardensincluding the Hall of Benevolenceand Longevity as well as the stunning Fragrant Buddha Tower,which offers superb views of Kunming Lake.
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Crew tip
The Courtyard95 Donghuamen AvenueTel.: +86 10 6526 8883This sleek and minimalist restaurant is perched on a moat and offers stunning views of the Forbidden City.Perfectly affordable luxury! Magnus, air steward
Magic Beijing Chaoyang Theater36 North DongsanhuanChaoyang DistrictTel.: +86 10 6507 18 18Classical Chinese arobatics, mystic magic and Chinese opera.Really nice - if you like that sort ofthing!Brigitte
Tai Pan Massage & SpaLido Shop 2F Block 92A Fang Yuan Xi RoadChaoyang DistrictTel.:+86 10 6437 62 99Relax in one of the busiest cities you have seen.Martin