Beijing Car Rental-Best Places to Drive Your Rental Car in Beijing

Beijing is the capital of the Republic of China and one of the most frequently visited cities in the entire world, attracting tourists from all over the world owing to its versatility, charm and zest for life. At all times and seasons, Beijing is ready to entertain and charm its visitors with its proud display of historical and cultural buildings, monuments, nature parks and night life. 

Drive your cheap Beijing rental car to one of the most amazing places to visit in Beijing, The Forbidden City, the palace complex that was constructed between the year 1406 and 1420. The architecture is a combination of designs existing since the 18^th century through the Qing Dynasty.  The palace spreads over 250 acres of land and has a staggering 9000 rooms.  The main areas as Meridian Gate, the Gate of Divine Prowess and the turret palace wall have bright lights placed on them giving a rich and aesthetic appearance.  

Tiananmen Square is the second largest square in the world and hosts large parades and rallies. Several events in Chinese history here make it culturally significant for the Chinese.  Witness the raising and lowering of the Chinese National Flag here at sunrise or sunset. 

Drive your discount Beijing rental car to the Temple of Heaven in south Beijing. For more than five centuries, this temple is regarded one of the most sacred places in the entire country. The temple stands out due to presence of the century old trees such as the Chinese Cypress, Chinese juniper and scholar trees. Some trees are 600 years old. In the wee hours of the morning, you may witness groups of people practicing Kung Fu or Tai Chi. 

Drive your rental Beijing car to Summer Palace in the Northwest suburb of Beijing. It is the largest royal garden spread over 290 acres of land and the most complete imperial garden in China.  It was previously used as a place for leisure and relaxation by the emperors though now it functions as a renowned tourist spot.  Here you may witness the fantastic and magnificent ancient pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges and the massive lake.  The prime attractions are the Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The Summer Palace is a symbol of the rich Chinese culture and aesthetic landscape. It exhibits the intriguing and intricate Chinese architecture with the combination of the fascinating Chinese garden art.    

Drive your Beijing rental car to visit the Ming Tombs which is located 50 km northwest although, only the Changling and Dingling tombs allow public access.  This place not only holds historical significance but exhibits aesthetic and intricate architecture.  An important place not to miss is the Ling’en Palace which is made exclusively of camphor wood. It has an area of 1956 square meters.  While the ceiling is brightly painted and supported by 16 strong camphor posts, the flooring is decorated with gold bricks.   

Another place to drive your discount Beijing rental car is to Hutongs where you may experience authentic ancient Chinese living among its people.  Here you may have the opportunity to travel Hutongs by the ancient transportation which has been intentionally preserved for this purpose. This area is rife with the unique old city lanes, narrow and twisted streets where each lane connects to courtyards that contain the authentic, traditional Chinese houses. Other attractions in Hutongs are the Drum Tower and Prince Gong’s mansion. The Bell Tower from the top of it offers a spectacular view of the surrounding Hutongs.

A highly recommended place is the Great Wall of China.  The Great Wall of China is a combination of different walls composed of stone and earth, was constructed in the 5th century but went through maintenance and reconstructions till the 16th century.  The wall is 8,851.8 km long and stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east to the Lop Lake.

The Jade Buddha Temple is worth a visit.  It was constructed in 1882.  On display are two jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha, one seated and one reclining.  The seated Buddha measures 6 feet and is carved out of a single piece of white jade. He is covered with a enthralling robe embedded with precious jewels.  Tourists can also explore and encounter within the temple, ancient sculptures, unique paintings and Buddhist paintings. 

For pure relaxation and rejuvenation of the mind, drive your Beijing rental car to Li River.  This site has a charming and breath taking view to offer rife with lush green mountains, shinning water and the bamboo groves.  Tourists can enjoy the peaceful boat ride between Guilin and Yangshuo on the Li River. 

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Beijing International Airport Car Rental (PEK)

Beijing Capital Airport is the main airport serving the capital city and one of the busiest airports in the world, being the primary hub of Air China and China Xinhua Airlines. It is located 32 km (20 mi) northeast of Beijing’s city center in an enclave of Chaoyang District that is surrounded by rural Shunyi District. The airport is owned and operated by the Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited, a state-controlled company.

         Beijing Capital has rapidly ascended in rankings of the world’s busiest airports in the past decade.  Beijing Capital International Airport is currently the 2nd busiest airport in the world in terms of passenger throughput behind Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

         Beijing Capital International Airport is the main hub for Air China, the flag carrier of the People’s Republic of China, which flies to around 120 destinations (excluding cargo) from Beijing. Hainan and China Southern Airlines also use the airport as their hub.

         To accommodate the growing traffic volume, Beijing Capital added the enormous Terminal 3 in 2008, the second largest airport terminal in the world after Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3, and the fifth largest building in the world by area.

The Airport Expressway allows easy access to the airport from downtown for just a small toll fee. The 2nd Airport Expressway offers a road connection from the east, while the Northern Airport Line comes in from the northwest, and the Litian Expressway from the east.

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