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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Stay near popular Downtown Beijing attractions

A brightly lit shopping area with various stores and advertisements.

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

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

฿2,678
per adult
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

฿499
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

฿870
per adult
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Mutianyu Great Wall

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

฿3,280
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Tian’anmenSquare or Forbidden City Online Ticket Booking

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

฿117
per adult
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket

Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket

฿134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
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Top hotels in Downtown Beijing

LiveFortuna Hotel

LiveFortuna Hotel

4 out of 5
No. 5 Ya Bao Road Jia, Chao Yang Qu Beijing
The price is ฿2,451 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿2,451
฿2,858 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City are located ...
LiveFortuna Hotel
Grand Hyatt Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing

5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿6,810 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿6,810
฿7,941 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (967 reviews)
"Nice hotel. When I was reading some of the previous comments I was hesitating on booking it. Actually, it went great. Great location and stay."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Peace Hotel Beijing

Peace Hotel Beijing

4 out of 5
No 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing Beijing
The price is ฿3,048 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿3,048
฿3,554 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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
The St. Regis Beijing

The St. Regis Beijing

5 out of 5
21 Jianquomenwai Street Beijing Beijing
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,987 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿5,987
฿6,981 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
"Exceeded my expectations. The manager was very good."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

The St. Regis Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿2,609 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿2,609
฿3,001 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The location is good, and I guess the lobby looked nice. Unfortunately, the rooms I booked for my family and myself looked shabby (?). Also, there was a black hair on my soap dish. However, if you need a good central location - this is it. It’s close to everything. And the staff members were helpful ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
50 Wangfujing Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿4,112 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,112
฿4,729 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel 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 city square with a large illuminated dragon sculpture surrounded by people.

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 gate with intricate blue and green patterns, red pillars, and a blue sign with white Chinese characters.

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 grand, illuminated church with three domes and intricate architectural details.
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Dongdan

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

A traditional Chinese water town with narrow waterways, wooden bridges, and colorful buildings.

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.

Downtown Beijing Travel Guide