THANKS JUST FOUND THIS WEBSITE. I NEED A FEW SUGGESTIONS. WILL BE VISITING BEIJING WITH MY FRIEND IN MAY.2010 FIRST TIMER AND DON'T KNOW WHERE TO STAY?? PENSION HOUSE .WE WOULD LIKE IN THE CITY THAT IS ACCESSIBLE/WALKING DISTANCE/RESTAURANTS/TRANSPORTATION/ SHOPPING MALL ETC. WE ARE GOING TO STAY FOR 7 DAYS AND PLANNING TO HAVE A MARATHON AT GREAT WALL. WE LIKE TO HIKE. THANKS