A Little Busy Bee's Royal City Escape
by JOSHUA HARDY
Jun 3, 2025
How can you miss the bustling prosperity and profound heritage of Wangfujing when visiting Beijing? Staying at the Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing this time is truly a luxurious experience where tradition and modernity perfectly blend! This hidden gem in the busy city interprets the Oriental charm of "great seclusion within the city" through its exquisite details✨
📍 Prime Location:
• A 5-minute walk to Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, covering all shopping and dining needs
• Only 800 meters from the East Gate of the Forbidden City, easy to beat the crowds with an early visit
• Wangfujing Station on Metro Line 1 is right downstairs, making travel extremely convenient
🛎️ Royal-Level Service:
• A butler greets you with a special welcome tea upon arrival
• The welcome fruit platter in the room is exquisitely arranged, accompanied by a handwritten card
• 24-hour private butler service ready to respond to any needs
🏡 Room Highlights:
• Rooms start at 75㎡, a luxury within the Second Ring Road
• Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offer a full view of the Forbidden City skyline
• Bathrooms feature underfloor heating and an extra-large round bathtub, with diptyque toiletries
• Smart bedside panel controls all lights and curtains with one touch
📸 Photo Spots:
1. 5th Floor Sky Garden: Instagram-worthy afternoon tea with the Forbidden City rooftops as the backdrop
2. Lobby Spiral Staircase: Golden hollow design offering two moods, day and night
3. MO Bar: Mirror bar counter reflecting the silhouette of the Forbidden City turret
4. Spa Center: Floating candlelight pool with sandalwood, a truly healing sanctuary
🍽️ Dining Experience:
• Be sure to reserve a window seat for brunch at Zi Shan Restaurant with a view of the Forbidden City
• The "Forbidden City Snow Scene" cake at the Mandarin Bakery is a limited edition, so order early
• MO Bar’s "Hutong Memories" cocktail, made with Erguotou, is super interesting
⚠️ Practical Tips:
• Book your Forbidden City tour in advance to enjoy the hotel’s exclusive access channel
• Remember to reserve the "Emperor’s Treatment" at the spa 3 days ahead
• Hotel bicycles are available for free to explore the hutongs
• Weekend stays are more cost-effective with packages including a $100 spending credit
This hotel, which has "Beijing’s spirit" engraved in its DNA, interprets old Beijing’s soul in a modern way. Watching the sunset over the Forbidden City from the room, you suddenly understand the awe of "one Forbidden City, half of China’s history." For a true luxury experience in Beijing, this is definitely the place to choose!
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