ShermansTravel.com Compiles 'Top Ten Beijing Experiences' for Olympic Travelers

NEW YORK, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- As thousands of Americans head to Beijing for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, ShermansTravel.com has posted the most crucial bring-with travel document after the Chinese visa.

The ShermansTravel.com Top Ten Beijing Experiences

-- Hang Out in the Hutongs: Learn about the cultural significance of the fast-disappearing hutong neighborhoods.

-- Access the Forbidden City: Perhaps the most essential and astonishing stop on any Beijing itinerary.

-- Infiltrate the Art Scene: A renovated industrial complex in north Beijing is the hub of China's white-hot contemporary arts scene.

-- Pub Hop in Houhai: Created seven centuries ago, the ponds of Houhai are now lined with teahouses, shops, and pubs.

-- Explore Nanluo Guxiang: 700-year-old lanes have morphed into a happening district of bars, cafes, stores, and small hotels.

-- Go Clubbing at LAN: Designed by Philippe Starck, the expansive space boasts Mongolian yurts in the dining room and eagle-winged thrones in the lounge.

-- Shop at Torana Galleries: Tibet enthusiast Chris Buckley sells exquisite hand-woven Tibetan carpets, rugs, and antiques.

-- Try Peking Roast Duck: This bustling diner serves home-style Beijing dishes, including a sizzling version of the capital specialty.

-- Romance the Great Wall: Located at the foot of the Great Wall of China, Commune by the Great Wall is a splurge-worthy design hotel and one of the best ways to experience The Wall.

-- Haggle at a Market: Bargaining in a market is one of the most authentic Beijing experiences one can have.

The travel experts at ShermansTravel have also created a Guide to Beijing, one of the most comprehensive Beijing travel guides to be published online this summer including recommendations for nightlife, neighborhoods, restaurants, day trips, things to do, insider tips, and more, at http://www.shermanstravel.com/travel_guides/beijing.

To learn more about Beijing, visit http://www.shermanstravel.com/travel_guides/beijing. Travelers interested in exploring regions beyond the Chinese capital can access a comprehensive overview Guide to China, as well as detailed Guides to Shanghai and Hong Kong. Readers can also sign up for Sherman's Top 25, a free weekly e-newsletter of the week's 25 best travel deals at http://www.shermanstravel.com/top25.

ABOUT SHERMANS TRAVEL MEDIA

ShermansTravel Media is a leading travel media company that publishes ShermansTravel.com and Sherman's Travel magazine. Founded by James Sherman in 2002 to help travelers make sense of the overwhelming number of online travel specials, ShermansTravel.com is now the web's most trusted source for editor-screened travel deals and destination advice. Sherman's Top 25, a free weekly e-newsletter published every Wednesday, has surpassed four million subscribers. The company also has syndication partnerships with leading web sites, including MSNBC.com, MSN.com, USAToday.com, and Yahoo!. Building on its trusted online brand, ShermansTravel Media launched Sherman's Travel, the first magazine serving sophisticated, value-conscious travelers, in October 2006.