Downtown Beijing Travel Guide
Beijing
Visit Downtown Beijing
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
Forbidden City & Tian'anmen Square Tickets and Tours
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Grand Millennium Beijing
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Regent Beijing
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Novotel Beijing Peace
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
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.
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Joy City or Xidan Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
- 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
- North Chaoyang Hotels
- Beijing Central Business District Hotels
- Xuanwu Hotels
- Fengtai Hotels
- Yansha Hotels
- Guomao Hotels
- South Chaoyang Hotels
- Shishahai Hotels
- Dongzhimen Hotels
- Jianwai Street Hotels
- Chaoyangmen Hotels
- Jinsong Panjiayuan Hotels
- Chongwen Hotels
- Dongsi Hotels