Intercontinental Beijing Finan - Beijing, China 

Location

- White Pagoda Temple, built by Kublai Khan in 1096, is the sister pagoda to the one in Winter Palace / Bei Hai Park, standing over 50 metres tall. Small bells decorate the roof to scare away evil spirits, just a little piece of Tibet in Beijing.

- Lu Xun is regarded as the founder of modern Chinese literature and his former residence is located in the Hutong within close proximity to the White Pagoda Temple. His home displays over 20,000 works of literature and scrolls.

- Yue Tan or Temple of Moon Park is one of the 4 parks based on Feng Shui positioning, built to protect the city. Local residents frequent the park with bird cages, practicing Tai Chi or exchanging calligraphic skills.

- The Temple of Great Charity / Guangjisi is the headquarters of the Chinese Buddhist Association, a perfect place for peace or simply listening to the monks chanting prayers. Along with an ancient tree and hundreds of Buddhist scriptures, the library houses a good number of handwritten sutras and stone inscriptions.

- Beijing's secret 2nd Forbidden City, The Emperor's Temple of Successive Dynasties, was built in 1530 as a place for the emperors to pay homage to past rulers. It was also the location for Sun Yat Sen’s memorial service.

- The newest 2.7 billion National Grand Theatre can seat over 6,000 people. It is located to the west of the Great Hall of the People and near the Forbidden City.

- The hotel is just 15 minutes drive to Tiananmen Square, one of the largest squares in the world, as well as the Forbidden City.

Dining

Steak Exchange – Tucked behind a wall of prestigious wine display, the exclusive restaurant overlooks the great capital city of China, with elegant dining setting and classic tunes filling the air. With the best imported beef as the main fare, you are served great appetisers and soups, completed with the signature desserts. Open from 11:30 to 14:00 for lunch and from 17:30 to 22:00 for dinner. Maximum occupancy: 20 people. Attire: Smart casual.

ZEN – One of Hong Kong’s most awarded dining experiences, with a menu drawing from contemporary Cantonese and Beijing-inspired dishes. The stunning 360-degree open-kitchen showcases the chefs’ culinary skills. Open from 11:30 to 14:00 for lunch and from 17:30 to 22:30 for dinner. 6 private dining rooms are available. Maximum occupancy: 134 people. Attire: Smart casual.

Monsoon – Overlooking the bustling Financial District, there is a contemporary decor with East-meets-West cuisine served over live cooking stations and completed with great wine collections. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00. Maximum occupancy: 132 people. Attire: Smart casual.

X Change Bar – A great place to meet for simple business chit-chat or to unwind after work, with music beating through, accompanying the cocktails.

CupofChino – A great New York-style spot for simply enjoying fresh brewed coffee and home-made cakes, chocolates, pastries and sandwiches. Open daily from 08:00 to 22:00.