A Philippines island defying Beijing in the South China

beijing poolLet’s face it, summer in Beijing can drive a person mad. Hiding out inside under the AC is no fun, and likely to end up making you sick, but the nearest beach is a day trip away at best. Get your fun in the sun at theseHOTEL POOLS The Emperor at Qianmen An outdoor rooftop pool facing the Forbidden City. Cost: RMB 258 (three hours) Opening hours and contact information: Daily 11am-midnht. 87 Xianyukou Jie, Qianmen