Downtown Beijing Travel Guide
Beijing
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Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Find the latest fashion or cheap souvenirs and sample local cuisine in this bustling pedestrian-only street, one of the city’s most popular shopping strips.
Forbidden City
This formerly restricted imperial palace complex is now a public museum that shows the splendor of the old China. It is one of Beijing’s most impressive sites.
Tiananmen Square
One of the most famous squares in the world, this spot is the beating heart of Beijing and has always been the site of mass protests and national celebrations.
Temple of Heaven
Behind a high wall stands an ancient building once used in sacrifices. This huge historical place of worship is a quiet oasis in busy Beijing.
Sanlitun Road
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
The Palace Museum
You can browse the exhibits at The Palace Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Beijing. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation
Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Fairmont Beijing
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
The St. Regis Beijing
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025
Novotel Beijing Peace
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Regent Beijing
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Beijing
Wangfujing Shopping Area
Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum and Oriental Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Dongsi Hutong is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Temple of the Sun or The Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
Shishahai
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Prince Gong’s Residence and Shichahai are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Beihai North Station or Ping'anli Station to get around the larger area.
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Xidan Shopping Center or XiDan Shopping District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
Downtown Beijing Travel Guide
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City
- Temple of Heaven
- Sanlitun Road
- Tiananmen
- Beijing Qianmen Street
- Yonghe Temple
- National Museum of China
- Silk Street Market
- China World Trade Center
- Jingshan Park
- Houhai Lake
- Zhongnanhai
- National Art Museum of China
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
- XiDan Shopping District
Hotels Near Downtown Beijing, Beijing
- Wangfujing Shopping Area Hotels
- Dongcheng Hotels
- Chaoyang Hotels
- Middle Chaoyang Hotels
- Dongdan Hotels
- Xicheng Hotels
- Beijing Central Business District Hotels
- North Chaoyang Hotels
- Xuanwu Hotels
- Yansha Hotels
- Fengtai Hotels
- Guomao Hotels
- Shishahai Hotels
- Dongzhimen Hotels
- Jianwai Street Hotels
- South Chaoyang Hotels
- Chaoyangmen Hotels
- Jinsong Panjiayuan Hotels
- Chongwen Hotels
- Dongsi Hotels
