[2025 Beijing Hotels] Travel Guide for Capital Hotel（the Forbidden City，Tiananmen） (Updated Jul)

～ Rante Count Western Restaurant, located near Chongwenmen on the first floor of the Capital Hotel. Stepping inside feels like entering a mysterious ancient castle🏰. The photo wall in the private room instantly transports you to the medieval era—mysterious and enchanting😍. We ordered the restaurant's set meal for two, which offers great value for money👍. **Open-flame Grilled Half Chicken with German-style Fried Potatoes🥔** The half chicken portion is quite generous, somewhat resembling Chinese-style roast chicken. The chicken🍗 is tender and flavorful, while the fried potatoes are exceptionally delicious with a delightful charred aroma🍥. **German Sausage Burger🍔** German sausages are world-famous, and this was my first time trying a sausage burger. One bite releases an explosion of meaty goodness—rich, juicy, and incredibly fragrant😍. **Cream of Mushroom Soup🫕** The rich creaminess doesn't overpower the fresh mushroom🍄 flavor. The combination elevates the taste, making it silky smooth and endlessly satisfying. Don’t miss this if you love creamy dishes🫧. 🌸 **Restaurant Name**: Rante Count Western Restaurant (Capital Hotel Branch) 💕 **Address**: 1st Floor, Building B, Capital Hotel, 3 Qianmen East Street

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Sichuan people love hotpot, and so do people from Yunnan. To be honest, when I went to Beijing, I never expected that Beijing's hotpot would be this amazing! This restaurant serves seafood hotpot, and of course they also have most of the typical hotpot dishes, but their seafood is particularly fresh. Their soup base is also excellent, with a rich, flavorful broth that's delicious! The presentation is very thoughtful, making every meal a visual feast. The service is great too, making you feel like you're truly enjoying life while having a meal! Yulan Hotpot has two locations in Beijing. But I especially recommend the one at the Capital Hotel. So if you're traveling to Beijing and have time, remember to give it a try! This restaurant is also not far from Tiananmen Square. They have their own special sauces, and their Beijing-style condiments are very distinctive—they even made me, someone who doesn't like peanut sauce, find it delicious.

The ginkgo at Capital Hotel in Beijing is a popular photo spot in autumn. Here is a photo guide: ⌚️Photography time: Mid-November is usually the best time to view and photograph ginkgo leaves. It is recommended to choose a sunny day from noon to 2-3 pm, when the light is better. 📌Photography location: 🍂Under the Ginkgo Tree (P1/2/3): There are two century-old ginkgo trees in the courtyard between Blocks A and B of the Capital Hotel. This is the main location for photographing ginkgo leaves, and you can capture the details and colors of the ginkgo leaves. 🪟Beside the glass window in the second floor corridor (P4/5/6/7/8/9): Appreciating through the huge floor-to-ceiling glass window, the ginkgo tree in front of you has an unreal glaze luster, suitable for taking portraits. 👗Dress: It is recommended to wear light-colored clothes, white skirts are very eye-catching. ⚠️Address: No. 3, Qianmen East Street, Dongcheng District 🚗Transportation: Metro Line 2, take Exit A of Chongwenmen Station, and walk for 7 or 8 minutes 🅿️Parking: There are parking spaces underground, it is recommended to drive in. Or there are marked parking spaces on the roadside at the door, so you can drive here with confidence.

Speaking of pork knuckles, I used to eat the kind that was braised until it was very mushy. Today, I tried roasted pork knuckles at Count Land for the first time, and I was really amazed❗️ As soon as I approached the restaurant, I was greeted by a strong European style. There are both tables and private rooms, suitable for gatherings of three or five friends, as well as for team building dinners. 🌈Crispy Pork Knuckle with Sauerkraut and Mashed Potatoes Yes, I came here for this❗️ It's really a super big pork knuckle, with a crispy and fragrant outer skin and incredibly tender lean meat inside. It can also be eaten with a secret sauce and honey mustard sauce. The accompanying German sauerkraut is sour and super refreshing. 🌈German Cheese Pork Roll with French Fries The pork roll is really delicious, with tender meat rolls filled with rich cheese. I have to say, the taste is really good. Cheese lovers must come and try it. 🌈Bavarian Sausage Cheese Salad Wow~ The cheese flavor is sweet and sour. I never thought sausages could be made into a salad, and the taste is surprisingly good. The owner is really talented. 🏠Restaurant Name: Count Land Western Restaurant & Beer House (Capital Hotel Branch) 🗺️Address: Entrance of Building B, Capital Hotel

There are two magical ginkgo trees in the lobby of the Capital Hotel. One of them is a bit bare, while the other is lush and photogenic. If you want to avoid the crowds, you have to get up early. However, I personally think the best light is when the sun is directly overhead at noon. 1️⃣ Weekdays: There are not many people between 8:30 and 9:00 am. Even if there are, it's only two or three people. 2️⃣ Weekends: I tried going down at 9:00 am on a weekend, and there were already quite a few people. Everyone is very competitive, so I guess you have to go before 8:00 am on weekends to avoid the crowds. 3️⃣ Book an afternoon tea or lunch at the Japanese restaurant in advance. The price seems to be more than 500 per person, but it was fully booked a long time ago. In summary, I think the most reasonable option is to book a night at the hotel, so you can go down early to take photos. I think the price is reasonable for the location and service, and the staff are very enthusiastic. :) If you stay at the hotel, be sure to book Building A! Building B is relatively old, while Building A has updated facilities and is generally clean and tidy. The hotel also provides tea for guests taking photos, but I hope everyone doesn't litter when taking photos. It gets really messy when there are a lot of people, and I even saw people arguing on the second floor while taking photos. The second floor is really beautiful, even better than the Rurikoin Temple in Kyoto. The golden ginkgo trees are magnificent, worthy of Beijing.

📍Address: No. 3 Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 🚗Transportation: 🚇Take Line 2 to Qianmen Station 👍️Must-see: The atrium of the Capital Hotel is an important landscape area of the hotel, located inside the hotel, with a unique courtyard design. There are two ginkgo trees in the atrium, which turn golden yellow in autumn, forming a golden ocean, perfect for taking photos and viewing. The Capital Hotel is an old five-star hotel, divided into two buildings, A and B, with Building B completed and put into use in 2007. The hotel's design cleverly combines Chinese courtyards with modern design, showing a unique charm. The beauty of the changing seasons is in full view, with spring flowers, green trees, golden winds, and white snow. 🎟️Tickets: No reservation or ticket required

On weekends, the Capital Hotel in Beijing is crowded with tourists who come to see the big ginkgo tree. 👥 Take the escalator to the second floor and turn right to see the popular landscape window. The window is full of handsome men and beautiful women taking photos. The golden view outside the window is framed like a painting. 🖼 Enter the ginkgo courtyard on the first floor, where the golden leaves and people's smiles drive away the chill of early winter. 🌼 Beijing is getting cold late this year, and there hasn't been a strong wind recently. I hope more people can enjoy and record this beauty. 📷

Capital Hotel Beijing is located in the historic Dongjiaominxiang, adjacent to the Wangfujing commercial district. It is surrounded by a number of historical sites such as Tiananmen Square, the National Museum, and the Forbidden City, as well as many government agencies and corporate office buildings. It has always been one of the most popular hotels in Beijing. In addition, the outer courtyard garden with a small bridge, flowing water, fish pond waterfall and Chinese pavilions was upgraded and renovated in 2018. The magnificent courtyard garden landscape is also a popular check-in spot for tourists. This time we would like to introduce two ginkgo trees in the inner courtyard of Capital Hotel, one male and one female. They are "relics of the Qing Dynasty" with a history of more than 110 years. They are regarded as "treasures of the town" by the hotel and have become a unique historical and cultural symbol of the hotel. Every autumn, the ginkgo trees are lush and leafy, with golden colors everywhere, creating a spectacular sight. Its huge crown is like two giant open umbrellas, adding a touch of bright color to the courtyard. This year, with a touch of autumn breeze, the autumn ginkgo scenery of the Capital Hotel has become popular. The tourists stopped in the hotel one after another to watch. This year, with the help of social media and short videos, traffic has skyrocketed, and many citizens and foreign tourists have come to check in. Faced with this trend, the hotel did not set any consumption threshold. They will guide you enthusiastically and provide free warm black tea. All of these reflect the hotel's "ambition" as it is named after the capital. The autumn scenery of falling leaves is fleeting, and we hope to preserve this scenery longer. Share it with more people who love life and feel beautiful things~🍂

It’s worth watching even if it’s crowded! What is the magic of the century-old ginkgo tree in Capital Hotel? The two century-old ginkgo trees in the Capital Hotel became a new internet celebrity check-in spot in 2024. Here is some information about checking out the century-old ginkgo tree at the Capital Hotel: - Viewing time: around mid-November every year, the specific time may vary due to climate change. -Location: The courtyard between Building A and Building B of Capital Hotel. -Features: The tall and luxuriant ginkgo trees, covered with golden leaves, contrast with the winding paths and stone pavements in the courtyard, forming a beautiful autumn picture. Looking through the huge floor-to-ceiling glass windows from the corridor on the second floor of the hotel, the ginkgo tree has a glassy luster and is very beautiful. -Check-in suggestions: - You can choose to go there between noon and 14:00-15:00 in the afternoon on a sunny day, when the light is better and the photo effect is better. - Due to the large number of people checking in, you may need to wait in line, so it is recommended to arrange your time in advance. -Nearby attractions: The Capital Hotel is located next to Dongjiaominxiang. After checking in at the ginkgo tree, you can visit the Dongjiaominxiang building complex to experience the history and culture of Beijing.

🍁 There are two ginkgo trees in the courtyard. The ginkgo tree shaded by the building still has many leaves. I guess this is one of the last ginkgo trees in Beijing. 🍁 The photos taken from the second-floor glass window are also very nice, especially in the first room of the Japanese restaurant.

The ginkgo trees here are so beautiful~ There are two ginkgo trees in Beijing in late autumn. The yellowing progress bar of the ginkgo has been fully extended, and it has entered the best viewing period. Looking out from this window, it feels like the Beijing version of "Liuliguangyuan" ~ the fallen ginkgo leaves float down gently by my side, quietly ~ The autumn in Peking described by Mr. Lao She is probably indescribable in its beauty ~ ~ ~ "Let the sun and the moon go east and west, and don't care whether the frosty wind makes my hair disheveled." The years have left mottled marks on the tree trunks, but given the leaves brilliant colors. The trees are full of golden little fans, dancing lightly in the wind, fluttering down like butterflies, creating a beautiful picture scroll and writing a romantic chapter of autumn~~~ 💛Located in a corner of the bustling Qianmen but so quiet, this is the Beijing version of "Liuliguangyuan" - Capital Hotel, where I stayed in Qiuli ~ The service is very good, the food is also remarkable ~ The environment👍 💛Photography route: Enter the lobby 👉 Turn right and go straight 👉 Door to the outdoor garden 👉 Window on the second floor 💛Tickets: Free, no reservation required 💛Address: Capital Hotel (Outdoor garden, second-floor French windows, third-floor stairwell) 💛Transportation: 🚇Exit A1 of Chongwenmen Station on Line 2 or Exit B of Qiaowan Station on Line 7

Because it's too beautiful! 90% of the locals know about it! The girls taking photos by the window line up from morning to night If you want to take photos with fewer people, come early 📷[Photo Spots] ✅The floor-to-ceiling window outside the Wuting Japanese Tea Room on the 2nd floor ✅The stairs in the atrium ✅The outdoor beer garden 🚇| Transportation: Exit A1, Chongwenmen Station, Metro Line 2, 13-minute walk

I was thinking about the Capital Hotel last year, but a strong wind blew it away. This year, I thought I must not miss it. Unfortunately, I only have time on weekends, and every weekend recently has been smoggy. Who understands! I really want to cry, but I still have to bite the bullet and shoot 🥲 I arrived at the Capital Hotel at around 10:00 am on Saturday, November 9th, and there were already a lot of people. Everyone went in from the main entrance and walked to the right. There was a small door that led directly to the courtyard. There were two ancient ginkgo trees. At that time, one was very yellow, and the other was still a little green. This week has entered the best viewing period, so you can go After taking pictures in the courtyard, go out from the small door and go directly to the spiral staircase next to it. It seems to be a Japanese restaurant. It doesn’t matter if you don’t let in. You can find the glass window by going around the periphery. It’s really beautiful and beautiful. Because the glass window is a little brown, the color of the ginkgo will be more yellow. It’s not my color adjustment. It’s really the color in front of the glass window Many beauties are taking pictures, and you can only squeeze the angle when taking pictures. When you go, you just happen to catch up with an academic conference, and there are indeed a lot of people. If possible, go early 📍Capital Hotel 🚇Chongwenmen A1 Exit, Line 5/2, walk 900 meters Or Line 2/8, Qianmen Station Exit E2, walk about one kilometer 🎫Free, no reservation required 🗺️Enter the courtyard through the small door on the right front of the entrance, and go up the spiral staircase next to the small door to the second floor

As a seasoned travel blogger, here is a comprehensive guide to viewing the yellow ginkgo leaves at the Capital Hotel in Beijing: 1. Best Viewing Time • Mid to late November is the best time to view the yellow ginkgo leaves. According to the latest photos, 95% of the ginkgo leaves have turned yellow, so now is the perfect time to visit. 2. Location and Transportation • The Capital Hotel is located within the Second Ring Road in Beijing, with convenient transportation. You can take the subway to a nearby station and walk to the hotel. 3. Shooting Time and Lighting • 7:00–8:00 am is a good time to shoot, as there are fewer people and the light is soft. However, if you want better lighting, it is recommended to visit between 2:00–4:00 pm, when the light shines in and the golden color of the ginkgo leaves is more vivid. 4. Shooting Locations and Techniques • The floor-to-ceiling windows on the third floor are a great shooting spot. You can shoot through the glass, and horizontal photos look better. • The small courtyard also has chairs, a small bridge, and red maple trees, which make great shooting backgrounds. 5. Tickets and Reservations • Viewing the ginkgo trees at the Capital Hotel is free and does not require a reservation, so you can go directly. 6. Outfit Suggestions • Wear warm-colored clothes, such as orange, yellow, or brown, to contrast with the golden ginkgo leaves and take photos with a more autumnal atmosphere. 7. Precautions • Since the ginkgo leaves have a short viewing period, it is recommended to visit as soon as possible to avoid missing the best time to view them. • The ginkgo leaves may fall quickly due to weather changes, so it is best to visit on a sunny day.

Kyoto Rurikoin Alternative Just look through this window To see Beijing's best ginkgo trees 🍂 The best part is that it's all free 🆓! . This is a view from the Capital Hotel Trust me, go to the hotel lobby, turn right, take the elevator, and walk 50 meters The glass is right in front of you, it's amazing‼️ No one will stop you, just go in . Ginkgo Viewing Period: Taken on November 11, about 70% of the leaves have turned yellow 🔸 The best viewing period is expected to be this weekend, November 16–17 ❣️ It will last about a week This is almost the last "autumn color" in Beijing After seeing the Capital Hotel, the most beautiful autumn in Beiping is almost over

| The Capital Hotel is already this beautiful!📍Location of the window view ☞Next to "Xingmu Qianhe" on the second floor of the Capital Hotel! 🧩Currently, one of the two ginkgo trees is in its best viewing period, while the other still has large patches of green. It is estimated that it will take another 3-5 days to reach its best viewing period. (The photos have been post-processed, so the actual color is not as yellow) ⏰It is recommended to visit in 3-5 days 📝The Capital Hotel is very friendly and welcomes everyone to take photos, giving it a 💯!

🍂Autumn in Beijing: October to November, a complete guide to autumn in the suburbs of Beijing🍂 🍁Early October: Beautiful mountains and forests, colorful🍁 📅With the gentle touch of the autumn wind, from October 1 to 10, the mountains and forests in the suburbs of Beijing begin to put on their colorful autumn clothes.🍂 🏞️Enter Laozhanggou, it is a primitive and mysterious autumn world, as if every leaf is telling an ancient story.🌳 🌄The autumn in Banjiegou is quiet and deep, walking in it, it seems to hear the breath of nature.🍃 📸The autumn colors of the basin pit are a moving picture, waiting for you to capture every wonderful moment.🖼️ 🏞️The maple leaves in Labagou are like fire, the colorful forests in Rehe Valley are like paintings, the colorful Qianshan is colorful, the autumn water in Yudushan is the same color as the sky, every place is a hymn of autumn.🍁 🍁Mid-October: Red leaves all over the mountains, long ancient charm🍁 🍂From October 10th to 20th, the red leaves of Badaling Red Leaf Ridge are like fire, making the entire valley extraordinarily enchanting.🔥 🌉The red leaf plank road in Shuiyu Village is a dreamy road to autumn, every step is stepping on the poetry of fallen leaves.👣 🏯The ancient temple bell of Tanzhe Temple is interesting with red leaves, making people feel the heaviness of history and the beauty of nature.🏯 🌲The quiet and deep of Mangshan Forest, the autumn color of Popfengling is strong, the herbal fragrance of Yao Wanggu, every place makes people linger.🌿 🏞️The tranquility of Beigong Forest, the sparkling of Jinhai Lake, the leisurely contentment of Yanxi Lake West Mountain Trail, the climbing and looking far away from Baiwang Mountain, let people feel the beauty of life in the autumn colors.🌄 🍁Late October to early November: Ancient capital autumn colors, long charm🍁 🏯From October 20th to early November, the royal style of the Summer Palace complements the tranquility of autumn, making people seem to travel back to that prosperous era.🏰 🍂The Zen of Badachu is full, the quiet and elegant of Biyun Temple, the old Beijing charm of Beiluogu Lane, the literary atmosphere of Lao She's former residence, every place makes people intoxicated.📚 🏞️The youthful memory of May Fourth Street, the broken walls of Yuanmingyuan, the beauty of the garden of the Garden Expo, the vitality of the Olympic Forest Park, the lakes and mountains of Beihai Park, every place makes people awe.🏞️ 🍁November: The last gorgeous, city autumn light🍁 🏞️From November 1st to 25th, on the Wanchun Pavilion in Jingshan Park, overlooking the autumn sunset of the Forbidden City, it is the perfect blend of history and nature.🌅 🛍️The fashion trend of Sanlitun, the Zen sound of Guanghua Temple, the exotic style of Wutasi, the royal sacrifice of Ditan, every place makes people feel the diversity and tolerance of the city.🏛️ 🌳The bamboo forest in Zizhuyuan is quiet, the luxury and elegance of the Capital Hotel, the warmth and comfort of the Friendship Hotel, and the perfect end to this autumn tour.🛌

There is a desirable Japanese restaurant hidden on the second floor of Capital Hotel! The environmental design is unique, combining Japanese simplicity with modern elegance. Every detail reveals the ultimate pursuit of quality! 👍 Especially the exterior view of the private room is poetic and picturesque! The two 300-year-old ginkgo trees with lush branches and leaves, one male and one female, represent three lives and three hundred years. It is definitely a holy place for marriage proposals, with a perfect sense of ritual! Friends who like taking photos can wear kimonos to dine and enjoy the immersive beauty! Chef Tomoyuki Hirobe enjoys a high reputation in the Japanese cuisine world for his profound attainments and prestige. He is extremely strict in selecting ingredients, combining tradition with innovation to make each dish a work of art. Whether it is the delicious sashimi, the exquisite sushi, the fragrant grilled food, or the warm soup, people can feel the unique charm of Japanese cuisine while tasting it. The 799 banquet set meal is very cost-effective and I was very satisfied with my meal today! First, you need to pay for corn tofu, four seasonal appetizers, seafood chawanmushi, three seasonal sashimi, beef tongue and mashed potatoes, white shrimp, seasonal vegetable spring rolls, and six pieces of sushi... The whole set meal focuses on matching and is ingenious. It not only reflects the original flavor of the ingredients, but also shows the chef's deep understanding of food and superb skills! Unforgettable! 🏡Apricot Chizuru OMAKASE (Capital Hotel Branch) 📍2nd floor, Building A, Capital Hotel

The Capital Hotel is very suitable for tourists who plan to go to Tiananmen Square to participate in the flag-raising ceremony. It is two bus stops to the square in the early morning and less than 20 minutes' walk. This is an old hotel that has hosted foreign dignitaries. The biggest feature is the large area of greenery, Chinese gardens, small gardens, corridors, pavilions, small bridges and flowing water. The public area is decorated with traditional Chinese cultural murals and furniture. Five-star, the facilities are a bit old, the service is good, and the price is still affordable. There are several restaurants with a lot of choices for dining. There is now a Hanfu photography service. The Capital Hotel is located at No. 3 Qianmen Street, adjacent to Dongjiaomin Lane, and it is very convenient to go to Qianmen, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City. Ctrip has a package in advance, which is very cost-effective.

Mr. Lao She once said that the autumn of Beiping is heaven. The autumn in Beijing is really amazing. 1. Capital Hotel: There are two super-large ginkgo trees here. After they change color, the scene is extremely shocking. Remember to go in the early morning when there are fewer people, and you can enjoy this beautiful scenery. The best time is the end of October. 2. The junction of the three gardens of the Summer Palace and Pingxiang Xie: Here is the longest ginkgo avenue in Beijing. In the early morning, the golden avenue full of ginkgo leaves is beautiful. In addition, the autumn leaves of Pingxiang Xie are also super out of the picture. The best time is the end of October and the beginning of November. 3. Ditan Park Ginkgo Avenue: Speaking of Beijing's ginkgo, the ginkgo avenue of Ditan Park must not be missed. The end of October and the beginning of November each year is the best viewing period. 4. May Fourth Street: The white wax trees on May Fourth Street are perfectly integrated with the red walls, forming a unique landscape. The best time is from October 20th to the beginning of November. 5. Olympic Park: The autumn scenery of the Olympic Park is often overlooked by most people. There are ginkgo forests in the park that turn yellow in early October, and red maple leaves that turn red in mid-October, which are beautiful. 6. Beiluogu Lane: The autumn scenery of Beiluogu Lane is one of the most popular places in Beijing every year, especially on weekends, with crowds of people. The best time is from late October to early November. 7. The corner tower of the Forbidden City and the Forbidden City: The ginkgo in the Forbidden City complements the red walls and yellow tiles, forming a beautiful ancient color match. The best time is the beginning of November. 8. Zhongshan Park: Not only Ditan Park has Ginkgo Avenue, Zhongshan Park also has its own Ginkgo Avenue. Although the number is not as good as Ditan Park, it is very out of the picture with the red wall. The best time is the beginning of November. 9. Zizhuyuan Park: Although there are not many ginkgo trees in Zizhuyuan Park, in early November, the willow trees turn yellow and the scenery is also very charming. The best time is the beginning of November. 10. East Forty-two Lane: This alley is a small alley that many people ignore. Although it is not as famous as Beiluo Hutong, the autumn scenery here is not inferior. The key is that there are few people, which is very suitable for taking portraits. The best time is the end of October. 11. Zhongwu Park: The autumn here is the harvest season, and the fragrance of the rice fields and the distant Yuquan Mountain complement each other. Collect this guide in advance, don't miss these unmissable beauties this year!

Address -  No.3 East Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100006, China Ambiance/Facilities - A bit old yet spacious. Beautiful yard and fantastic breakfast. Highlights - traditional garden/breakfast Avg. Price per Person - 70 off peak season and 130 in summer Rating - 4 out of 5 It’s close to many historical places and the hotel has a beautiful garden and provide wonderful breakfast. A pleasant stay.#Beijjng capital hotel