Grand Mercure Beijing Central

Places of Interest

Xi Dan Cultural Plaza
Connected to Xidan subway station, the 5-storey underground shopping and recreation complex is one of the business shopping area for the young generations of Beijing.

Times Square
This spectacular new retail and business complex is only steps away from The Marco Polo, Beijing. Top designer labels and internationally recognized brands can be found here, together with a cinema and various restaurants.

The Southern Cathedral
Only 5 minutes walk from The Marco Polo, Beijing. The Southern Cathedral at Xuan Wu Men is one of the oldest Roman Catholic Churches in Beijing. English service is available at 10am every Sunday.

Tiananmen Square
Almost as iconic is the vast square that abuts the palace - often said to be the "heart" of China. Quadrupled in size shortly after Chairman Mao Zedong declared the founding of the People's Republic from the rostrum that bears his gigantic portrait, the famous square can hold up to a million people and its size at 440,000 sq.m. is known to be the world's largest.

The Forbidden City
Also known as the Imperial Palace, or Gugong, this is probably the second most famous symbol of ancient China after the Great Wall. Home to 24 emperors, from the Ming and Qing dynasty, this incredible 580-year-old residence, which took 17 years to build, covers 170 acres and boasts some 8,706 rooms. Stuffed with antique furniture, porcelain, clocks and jewellery, it is a veritable imperial museum. No visitor to Beijing can afford to miss this, the city's premier attraction. The Forbidden City is just 5 minutes by taxi from the Hotel.

Shopping at Xidan area where local trend-setters go!

Sightseeing to Forbidden City, Tian An Men Square, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, The Great Wall etc. can be easily arranged.

Take the Hutong Tour to see our traditional Peking Lifestyle.

Different specialty restaurants also close to hotel within walking distance, including Dumplings, Peking Duck, Hot Pot, Sichuan Cuisines, Etc.