Shichahai and the hutongs for old-Beijing lanes; the east side of the Forbidden City for first-timers who want the palace on foot; Qianmen for the Temple of Heaven and time-honored restaurants.
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Courtyard guesthouses by the lakes and Nanluoguxiang, full of character, though lanes are narrow for luggage.
Hotels in Shichahai and the hutongsA short walk to the palace and Jingshan, with big hotels, but the streets are busy and commercial.
Hotels in East of the Forbidden CitySouth of Tiananmen near the Temple of Heaven and the old shop streets, though a taxi ride from the lakes.
Hotels in QianmenStay near Shichahai or the east side of the Forbidden City: the first day is on foot, and Beijing North station is a short taxi ride away.
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