If you are heading to the Chinese capital with children and are looking for places that offer a fun day out, then you cannot go wrong with a visit to the Beijing Zoo! Families in search of a luxury hotel in Beijing from which to set off on their excursions can consider the well placed Regent Beijing. This Beijing luxury hotel is well suited for both business and leisure and offers the very best in modern comforts. Once you have settled in make sure to head to the Xicheng District where you can find the popular Beijing Zoo which is home to over 7,000 animals from around the world. Set amidst scenic landscapes and environments that are similar to the animals’ natural habitats, the zoo is home to such wildlife as elephants, wild ox, African giraffes, red-crowned cranes, kangaroos and even polar bears. Not to be missed is a chance to visit the Gorilla Hall and the ever popular Panda Hall with these adorable creatures. Also at the site is the Beijing Aquarium which has marine species from the world over.