

Hi! I am reaching Beijing on 11th Oct 2010 for the first time. We will be staying at Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing. We would like to go there from the airport by taxi. Can you tell me, what is the distance and the approximate taxi fare? How far is the Silk Market, Panjiayuang, Summer Palace, Olympic Site, Xidan, Beihai Park, Houhai Lake and Fragrant Hills Park from Wangfujing? To go to the Great Wall, do I need to book a tour first and then go there or can I just land up at Badaling? Without a tour group, is it possible to go to the Ming Tombs on my own? And lastly, what is the weather like? Is it warm during the day and chilly and windy at night?
I know I am asking a lot of questions, but I would be extremely grateful if I get some assistance. Thanks a ton in advance.