As August quickly approaches, visitors that intend to be a part of the Summer Olympics 2008 hosted by Beijing, China had best make their reservations before it is too late. We have listed a few recommended hotels where guests will get a fair price in comfortable lodgings.

Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel Beijing

The hotel is located in the heart of the city. Surrounded by tourist attractions, the Embassy and the business center, it is opposite to the Beijing Railway Station for ease of transportation. There are three hundred guest rooms with modern furnishings and include amenities such as central air conditioning, in-room safe, IDD telephone, and a flat screen television. There are a number of dining and drinking options for all culinary preferences. Complimentary services include airport drop off and pick up, an on site cicerone that speaks both English and Chinese, daily breakfast and a day of sightseeing in the capital city of Beijing. All reservations should be made prior to August 1st with advance payment. No payments will be accepted upon arrival.

Beijing Holiday Garden Hotel

With just 54 guest accommodations, Beijing Holiday Garden Hotel is a premier destination. An imposing facade with an Egyptian architectural style, the hotel boasts state-of-the-art facilities and luxurious and contemporary amenities. The Olympic venues are easily accessible from the hotel so that no event will be missed. Complimentary extras include transportation to and from the airport, daily breakfast, and a day of sightseeing in Beijing. As with the other hotels, payment is required in advance and reservations need to be made before August 1st.

Tuanjie Lake Hotel

This hotel is in the perfect location where guests can visit the China Agriculture Exhibition Hall, the Yansha Shopping Mall and the China International Exhibition Center. The airport is nearby as is the Beijing Railway Station and plenty of bus lines. Amenities include free internet connection using broadband and desktop computers in the business suites. The same complimentary extras are offered as the other recommended hotels and the same restrictions apply.

So if you plan to be part of history at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, start planning your trip and make your reservations soon so that you have a comfortable place to hang your hat.

China is more than just a country; it is a world unto itself. It has only been recently that China has opened her doors to world commerce and tourism. China achieved the honorable distinction of being host to the 2008 Summer Olympics that will attract visitors from around the globe.

The games won’t be the only attraction in the city of Beijing. It is a thriving metropolis that is steeped in history and culture. The youth of Beijing have finally been permitted to access the outside world and are enjoying the new privileges that the new millennium has brought into being.

One can see investors from many lands, copies of designer T-shirts, mobile phone toting hipsters and expats that are ready to mix it up with the bureaucracy.

If you are planning to visit Beijing this summer, be sure you include some noteworthy sites on your itinerary. Tienanmen Square is a must see as it is steeped in history. Museums you won’t want to miss include the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum and the Beijing Natural History Museum.

If you are interested in the creatures that share our world take a trip to the Beijing Aquarium or visit the Beijing Zoo. The Beijing Botanical Gardens will be lush with plant life and at Beihai Park you can stretch out your legs.

If art is your passion be sure to visit 798 Art District and if your interests are of a higher plane then visit the Ancient Observatory or the Beijing  Planetarium for a look at the stars.

Dining and shopping options will tempt you to spend until you can’t spend anymore. There is so much to see and do while you are in Beijing for the games you may just forget that The 2008 Summer Olympics is the reason you came here in the first place.