Downtown Beijing Travel Guide

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A traditional Chinese building with a blue tiled roof and red walls.
A traditional building with red walls and green ivy, surrounded by rocks and plants.
A traditional Chinese building with ornate decorations and a large circular roof.
Intricate golden carvings on a red structure, likely part of a temple or historical building.
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A brightly lit building with large advertisements for brands like Lancome, Chanel, and Cartier.

Wangfujing Street

8.6/10 (999 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Beijing Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Group Tour with Tickets

Beijing Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Group Tour with Tickets

฿813
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beijing Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Group Tour with Tickets
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

฿868
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

฿497
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket

Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket

฿134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Join our English-speaking local guide for a culinary adventure in Beijing and savor the flavors of the city! Bond over delicious dishes and make new foodie friends along the way.

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

฿2,671
per adult
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option

Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)

฿117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)
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Top hotels in Downtown Beijing

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
No.2 Wangfujing Main Street Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿4,466 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿4,466
฿5,203 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (273 reviews)
"The hotel stay was great but the food quality served in breakfast was dubious. Some marinated Chinese dishes tased expired and should be threw away. We are Chinese Americans so we know what is the right taste."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Peace Hotel Beijing

Peace Hotel Beijing

4 out of 5
No 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing Beijing
The price is ฿3,097 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿3,097
฿3,611 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Peace Hotel Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿2,572 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿2,572
฿2,958 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We got put in two different floors We asked to be together and they wanted more money to move us"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
LiveFortuna Hotel

LiveFortuna Hotel

4 out of 5
No. 5 Ya Bao Road Jia, Chao Yang Qu Beijing
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,270 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,270
฿2,647 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Sanlitun Road are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (376 reviews)
"We stayed for six days. The atmosphere was unique. The staff were courteous and helpful with everything we needed. The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety each day. There is a rooftop pool where you can swim and relax and in the evening have fun at the bar."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

LiveFortuna Hotel
Grand Hyatt Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing

5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿6,516 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿6,516
฿7,598 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City are located ...
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing

Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
97 Jinbao St., Dongcheng District Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿3,254 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿3,254
฿3,795 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing
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Where to stay in Downtown Beijing

Find the best Downtown Beijing areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Chinese gate with intricate blue and gold designs, above a sign that reads "THE PENINSULA".

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.

A traditional Chinese courtyard with ornate buildings, a clear blue sky, and people walking around.

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.

A calm lake with a modern stadium and a tall tower in the background.

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.

A brightly lit shopping area with various stores and advertisements.

Dongdan

Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Street and Oriental Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.

A traditional pagoda on a hill with a lake in the foreground.

Haidian

Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Spacious Pavilion and Summer Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.

Downtown Beijing Travel Guide