I came to Beijing to plan my itinerary for watching performances at the Bird's Nest, visiting Aosen, and checking in at surrounding exhibition halls all at once. Choosing the right place to stay can save me half the detours. I specifically booked my accommodation at North Star Yayuncun Hotel Beijing this time, and only after staying did I realize that its surrounding facilities and convenient transportation were tailor-made for travel in the Olympic sports area.
The hotel is located on the east side of No. 8 Beichen East Road, and the most surprising thing is its distance from the Bird's Nest - a leisurely 10 minute walk to the entrance of the venue. After the concert ends, there is no need to wait for ride hailing services on the roadside or follow the long queue to squeeze into the subway. Just walk two intersections along the horse road to return to the hotel. Even if the concert ends late at night, there is no need to worry about the safety and time of returning to the hotel. There are too many treasure trove destinations hidden in the surrounding pedestrian circle. Just take a turn outside and you can walk to Xinchenli Shopping Center, which offers everything from chain fast food to specialty meals, convenience stores to trendy brand stores. Whether you want to invite friends for a late night snack after watching a performance or are short of travel essentials, just a few steps downstairs can solve the problem.
If you want to visit cultural attractions, you can ride 10 minutes from the hotel to the CPC History Exhibition Hall, 15 minutes or so to the China Science and Technology Museum and the China Arts and Crafts Museum. People who take children or like to visit exhibitions can arrange several heavyweight venues into the same day's itinerary without a long journey. Walking northwest, you can enter the Olympic Forest Park in less than 20 minutes. In spring, you can see the flower sea, and in summer, you can run for a night walk. Those who want to escape from the city can catch their breath by lifting their feet and enter the city's green lungs.
The most worry free thing is the three-dimensional transportation network here. Within a 15 minute walk, there are four subway lines: Huixin West Street North Exit Station on Line 5, Anzhenmen Station on Line 10, Olympic Sports Center Station on Line 8, and Anlilu Station on Line 15. If you want to go to core business districts such as Zhongguancun and Guomao, the subway can directly reach them without taking detours. The bus stops at the entrance cover more than ten routes such as 645, 82, 387, etc. Whether it's checking in at Sanlitun or strolling through the old streets in Wangfujing, transfers are very smooth. If you are in a hurry to catch a flight, the hotel has also thoughtfully prepared airport shuttle bus guidance, which can directly reach the Capital International Airport in about 40 minutes, without having to repeatedly transfer and fuss with large luggage.
More importantly, the surrounding living facilities can fully cover all kinds of needs. Anzhen Hospital, China-Japan Friendship Hospital and other top three hospitals are not far away, so you can quickly get medical treatment in case of sudden discomfort; I want to visit prestigious universities such as Tsinghua University and Peking University, which can be reached by car in about half an hour. It is also very convenient to bring my children to Beijing for further studies. Even the delivery of takeout in the surrounding area is particularly smooth, whether you want to eat Beijing specialty snacks or local cuisine, they can be quickly delivered to the hotel lobby.
Many people come to Beijing with the intention of squeezing into the city center, but they overlook the transportation advantages of the Olympic sports area. Living here, you don't have to waste a lot of time commuting. After waking up, you can leisurely go out and arrange your itinerary for watching performances, visiting exhibition halls, and visiting parks in a relaxed and comfortable way. Whether it's chasing stars, attending concerts, family outings, or short business trips to Beijing, this is an excellent choice for you to travel less and enjoy your trip more.Show more