Guests at the Peninsula Beijing enjoy an impressive combination of ultramodern facilities and traditional luxury. A waterfall cascades through the spacious lobby, which is decorated with Chinese antiques. Rooms have teak-and-rosewood flooring, area rugs, high-quality wood and upholstered furnishings, and flat-screen TVs. A custom bedside control panel lets you adjust lights, temperature, television, and radio. Food fanatics, take note: one on-site restaurant, Jing, serves yummy East-meets-West fusion food. Huang Ting, a second restaurant, provides a rustic setting for some of Beijing's tastiest dim sum. Work off the meals in the fully equipped gym or swimming pool—or take the 10-minute walk to the Forbidden City. If you're less ambitious, relax in the hotel's steam rooms and saunas. The Peninsula's arcade has designer stores, including Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Tiffany & Co.
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