Million Air Summer 2019

MILLION AIR FLIGHT BRIEFING BEIJING, CHINA

Dynamic dynasty FEAST YOUR EYES ON TRADITIONAL CHINESE ARCHITECTURE IN THE FORBIDDEN CITY

WHERE TO SLEEP As one of Bejing’s most prestigious

The unmistakable Great Wall

addresses, the China World Trade Center soars majestically. From street level, the view is breathtaking, but the vista from the China World Tower Summit Wing on the 80th floor is even more impressive. The hotel is decorated with tasteful, modern interiors and design that marries traditional Chinese beauty with Western chic. WHERE TO EAT Located at the China World Hotel, Aria restaurant was named after the operatic song for the solo voice. Winning 10 awards in the past three years, the restaurant offers guests contemporary European cuisine that is complemented by an extensive wine selection and a stylish dining environment. No. 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing, 100004, China +86 10 6505 2266 shangri-la.com

heart of Beijing’s party district. A city within the city, the courtyard complex includes restaurants, a cafe, bar and an art gallery. It is home to beautiful gardens, a rooftop terrace and one of the finest Peking roast duck meals in Beijing. Don’t forget what China is famous for — the Great Wall. Beijing is the political center of China and the most strategic city in the north. Many dynasties helped build the Great Wall; there are about 373 miles of the wall in the city. The sections built during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) amount to about 342 miles, and sections from other dynasties add up to about 25 miles. Sampling some xiao long bao — steamed dumplings filled with hot, aromatic soup — is a must. For this unique culinary experience, grab some from street vendors or go to Din Tai Fung, which is famous for these delicious dumplings.

What was once the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty — from 1420 to 1912 — now serves as a museum, with an extensive collection of artwork and artifacts. Stroll through the Summer Palace, where you can take in the vast lakes, gardens and other palaces. In December 1998, Unesco included the Summer Palace on its World Heritage Site list. It declared the Summer Palace “a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value.” Make sure you pay a visit to 1949 The Hidden City. Nestled between skyscrapers, this complex is nearly 65,000 sq ft of neo-industrial chic tucked away in the

WHERE TO FLY Million Air has partnered with CJET in Beijing, China, to operate the first premium FBO facility at Beijing Capital International Airport. Million Air provides a range of FBO services delivered with the professionalism of the Million Air brand. The facility features an on-site customs and immigration office for the convenience of travelers arriving from abroad.

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