Happy Dragon Hostel

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29 Ren Min Shi Chang Xi Xiang,Dong Cheng District.

About Happy Dragon Hostel

** SPECIAL OFFER! We are currently offering a FREE half-day guided bike tour to all our guests. The guide will take you round many of Beijing's famous hutongs and famous sites ** (min. 3 people neccessary)

Welcome one and all to the Happy Dragon Hostel. We are a relaxed, friendly hostel in a super-convenient location. We also offer the best budget value rooms and service combination in Beijing � as you can see, our reviews speak for themselves!

Located close to the north gate of the Forbidden City, 10 mins walk east to the famous Wangfujing shopping street and further 10 mins walk onwards to Sanlitun bar street. Out of the hostel on the right is the 'Dongsi Metro Station' on the new subway line 5, you will arrive in Tiananmen Square in 4 stops and we're also 4 stops straight down to the Temple of Heaven. This Metro line connects all the important places of interest including the Capital Airport, Beijing Main Station, Summer Palace, Dragon Temple Street � famous for its cosmopolitan clothing stores, with the new subway being right at the main entrance.

The hostel is within walking distance from the Forbidden City's North entrance and the famous JingShan park, where from the hill-top pagoda you can see amazing views over the Forbidden City. Within the park you can also usually find traditional Chinese activities, such as Tai Qi/Kung Fu practice, traditional dancing, singing and music. By entering the Forbidden City by the North gate and leaving through the South gate you arrive at Tiananmen Square and the new Qianmen pedestrian street.

Just behind the hostel is a huge network of 'hutongs' (Beijing's traditional old streets) where you can explore and witness real traditional Beijing life and eat authentic Chinese dishes. There are also a few chic cafe/bars hidden in the hutong streets.

The hostel is centrally located. Nearby there is a subway stop, bus stops, banks, large supermarket, large post office, a hospital, large cinema, pool halls, bars and many restaurants (both Chinese and Western).

All rooms are clean, warm and comfy - newly renovated and decorated. All rooms are equipped with modern security key-card access doors, 24 hour hot water, TV, Western toilet and shower, and hot/cold air-conditioning. We also offer free internet connection sockets in every room, and free wireless throughout the hostel.

Most of our reception staff have years' of youth hostel experience and are fluent in English as well as having leisure and tourism training and experience (some members are also qualified English tour guides)� The hostel atmosphere is relaxed whilst being clean and tidy. There is a 24hr. reception and our staff are available around the clock to help with all your needs.

Our hostel offers full tours to all of Beijing's famous places, such as the Great Wall, Chinese acrobatics, Shaolin kung fu, Beijing opera, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and any other location you wish to visit - we can custom make tours for you.

In addition we can also help you book domestic and international flight and train tickets as well as being able to book you hostels throughout China.

We also have a direct connection with the Lhasa / Tibet tourism board and can offer�

*** FULLY TAILORED TOURS TO LHASA/TIBET AT A GUARANTEED CHEAPEST PRICE ***

We look forward to taking care of you during your stay in Beijing, and if you are looking for more information about our hostel you can google search for our website/info.

Best wishes and "cheers!" from all of us here!

The Happy Dragon Hostel (Address in Chinese: 东城区人民市场西路29号隆福天缘宾馆。隆福寺大厦西侧)