Embark on a Beijing Adventure Starting at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing

Duration: 3 days

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Time: February

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Cost per person: 4000 yuan

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Company: Friends

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Activities: Gourmet dining, shopping, photography, luxury experiences, and fine dining

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Published on February 28, 2023, 17:50

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This spring, I embarked on my first journey to Beijing with a myriad of thoughts. The streets were still adorned with red lanterns after the New Year, and as night fell, the city, with its lights just beginning to twinkle, appeared particularly splendid. Beijing, a city with over 3000 years of history, boasts many ancient architectural wonders as well as modern, bustling high-rise buildings, blending the old and the new, and embracing diversity. I am fond of Beijing’s Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Great Wall, among other historical sites, and have photographed these structures and scenic areas on multiple occasions.

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On this trip to Beijing, I stayed at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing, located in the heart of the city’s central business district, adjacent to the large shopping center SKP. The hotel seamlessly integrates British manor style with modern aesthetic design, advanced technology, and luxurious comfort, creating a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling city. Upon arrival, the staff warmly assisted with my luggage and guided me to the lobby for check-in. The lobby, primarily decorated in peach wood tones, exuded warmth and elegance, with the fragrance of the brand’s signature butterfly orchids wafting through the air, signifying luxury and dignity.

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After completing the check-in procedures, the front desk staff enthusiastically led me to my room and provided a detailed introduction to the hotel’s facilities and equipment, demonstrating thoughtfulness and discretion. Strolling through the hotel corridors felt like walking through an art gallery. The hotel features 305 rooms, including 38 suites and 61 Ritz-Carlton Club rooms. I was staying in an executive room on the 16th floor of the hotel. The room design continued the British manor style, spacious and bright, exquisite and elegant, with a mix of light blue and berry red tones, adding to the grace and creating a cozy atmosphere. The artwork displayed in the room skillfully combined Eastern and Western cultures, embodying the wisdom of artists through the ages.

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A welcome fruit and dessert were placed on the desk, and the hotel staff thoughtfully printed photos I had taken in Beijing previously, embedding them in the pastries, bringing back memories of my past journeys to Beijing. The room’s detailed arrangements were also very appropriate, with pure wood cabinets embedded with mirrors and built-in mini-bars, bedside table buttons and USB charging ports, all to provide a more comfortable stay for guests. The classically elegant bathroom space was spacious, with a floor made of milky white and black marble, marble walls and washstands, and European wall lamps, exuding a British style. The bathtub was filled with water at a comfortable temperature, perfect for a hot bath to wash away the fatigue of travel.

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If the budget allows, I recommend choosing the hotel’s suites, which boast a strong British style in their furnishings and spatial layout, with a spacious living room, a warm and elegant bedroom, and a large shower room. During my stay, I visited three of the hotel’s restaurants. Breakfast was enjoyed at the Xiangyi Restaurant on the first floor, which is known for its French bistro style. The breakfast offerings included Chinese breakfast, Japanese sushi, bread and other Western dishes, as well as Indian and Southeast Asian flavors. I enjoyed sitting by the window to dine, and on a sunny day, the warm sunlight streaming into the restaurant created a cozy atmosphere.
When spring comes and the leaves outside the hotel sprout new buds, it must be very beautiful.

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The ‘Jade’ restaurant on the second floor of the hotel is recommended by Michelin Plate. It mainly provides guests with traditional Cantonese cuisine, featuring pure Cantonese flavors and seasonal ingredients. There are also various Chinese teas, which comprehensively elevate the tea-paired dining experience. The restaurant uses ‘jade’ as wall decoration. The seven private rooms are named Jasper, Emerald, White Jade, Golden Jade, Purple Jade, Wan Jade, and Long Bao, integrating classical and modern beauty. This time, I tasted the carefully arranged dishes by the chef at Jade restaurant. The caviar clear soup shrimp jelly is cool and refreshing. The spoonful of bird’s nest seafood soup is a real treat. The chef makes the sizzling Wagyu beef and garlic casserole on the spot in the private room, allowing one to deeply feel the visual, olfactory and gustatory pleasures brought by delicious food.

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The lobby lounge in English manor style creates a pleasant afternoon tea time for guests. The Morandi blue velvet sofa seats have extraordinary texture. The indoor crystal chandelier is bright and gorgeous, and the atmosphere is elegant and pleasant. On the original basis, the lobby lounge has also added rich dining experiences: global à la carte dishes and set menus, leisurely brunches or limited flavors on the summer terrace, all of which can create multiple social scenes. Whether it’s for business talks or a short break after shopping or sightseeing, in the transparent and bright lounge, enjoy various delicacies, high-quality fragrant teas or have a glass of champagne and enjoy a moment of tranquility.

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The executive lounge of the hotel is located on the 16th floor. It is spacious and elegant, offering a panoramic view of the cityscape of the central business district. The executive lounge has a buffet area, a wine tasting area, a leisure internet area and an independent conference room. At the same time, it also provides all-day exquisite meals, delicate lunches, traditional English afternoon teas, evening happy hour with cocktails and champagne and other drinks, as well as midnight desserts and snacks to ensure that every need of guests is taken care of.

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If you come to Beijing for a visit, the Palace Museum is an unmissable check-in point. Here gathers the famous Ming and Qing palace architectural relics and ancient cultural and art museums in China. The Palace Museum has witnessed more than six hundred years of changes. On a fine day, take a walk in the Palace Museum, see the exhibitions, take pictures of the buildings, and have a dialogue with history. Or climb Jingshan Park and overlook the Palace Museum from the highest point and take pictures of Beijing’s high-rise buildings. Or go to a high-rise building in Beijing and enjoy delicious cuisine. Walk into Beijing’s old alleys and catch up with the changes of Beijing’s historical buildings. Go to an art gallery to see exhibitions and be influenced by culture. Or go to the Summer Palace to take pictures of the beautiful sunset and sunset glow.