The JADE GARDEN HOTEL, an officially rated four star hotel, was built in the 1930s, it was designated by the government as a historical landmark and completely renovated in 2006. The hotel is very conveniently located close to all the most important tourist attractions. It takes less than 10 minutes by walking to reach the Forbidden City and the central business district of Beijing, and 15 minutes to reach Tiananmen Square and the National History museum. From the guest rooms of the south wing, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The open air museum of the ruins of the Ming Dynasty Wall is right next to the hotel.