Beijing Jade International Youth Hostel and Beijing Sega Youth Hostel were awarded to the honor of “TOP 5 AUTHOR PICK” of Beijing by famous travel guide book “Lonely Planet”.

	Beijing Zhide Youth Hostels

Commentary: AUTHOR EXPERIENCE You can see the Forbidden City from the third floor (it's that close), so get out and explore it. The immediate neighbourhood around the hostel comprises historic hutongs (narrow alleys) full of surprises. Visit Purple Vine Teahouse on the other side of the Forbidden City for Chinese style tea in a lovely traditional setting.

Beijing Saga International Youth Hostel

Commentary: AUTHOR EXPERIENCE Rent a bike and tour the historic neighbourhood. Courtyard houses hide behind grey walls, and quaint snapshots of local Beijing life pop up everywhere. A ride a few kilometres west will take you to the Forbidden City. For dinner or drinks in a courtyard coolly decked out in Communist paraphernalia, head to Red Capital Club.