The Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing is located near the financial district and Technology Park, and is also close to the State Guest House, the historical Summer Palace, the Beijing Zoo and the Houhai Hutong Entertainment area, providing an excellent base from which to explore Beijing's many attractions. 

With the ramp-up to the 2008 Olympics, visitors can expect a great deal of activity and construction, with historic sites getting an extra polish and new venues and facilities being created across the city.