Panjiayuan Travel Guide
Beijing
Visit Panjiayuan
Popular places to visit
Panjiayuan Antique Market
Peruse the thousands of stalls to find Chinese arts, crafts, memorabilia and antiques at Beijing’s largest and most famous antique market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great Wall of China
After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‐Departs
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)
Top hotels in Panjiayuan
Peace Hotel Beijing
"The location is a 10, but we were put in a room on the west wing that was 10 x 10. The bed touched the desk chair and we had to get it removed to move around the room. The bed was a hard boxspring. We asked for an expedia upgrade as we were too tired the late night before. They said they were not ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
"Rooms felt slightly outdated and some fixtures were dirty or slightly broken/tight. Other than that service was phenomenal as always with four seasons."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
"The best included breakfast I have ever experienced in any hotel anywhere! We return next month just because of the breakfast."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Cordis, Beijing Capital Airport by Langham Hospitality Group
"I spent one night at the courts before my departure from Beijing. I thought I was going to be staying at a high-end hotel. While the building itself is nice. The air-conditioning in my room did not work and it was incredibly hot. Some of the light switches did not function in the staff was mediocre. ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
"The Grand Hyatt is perfectly located near the Forbidden City and the Wangfujing Street. The hotel is beautiful and the staff extremely friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Panjiayuan
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
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.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Wangfujing Street 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 Alien's Street Trade Market or Ritan Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
Haidian
Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Tower of Buddhist Incense and Summer Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.
