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.
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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: 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)
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)
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Option

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Options(ENG/ESP/RUS)

฿835
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Options(ENG/ESP/RUS)
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticke

Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

฿941
per adult
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)
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

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
No.2 Wangfujing Main Street Beijing Beijing
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,830 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿4,830
฿5,626 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (294 reviews)
"Loved staying here!"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
LiveFortuna Hotel

LiveFortuna Hotel

4 out of 5
No. 5 Ya Bao Road Jia, Chao Yang Qu Beijing
The price is ฿2,487 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,487
฿2,900 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (405 reviews)
"One of the best hotels I have stayed at. For the money, THE best hotel I have ever stayed at. Great job guys, you nailed it!"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

LiveFortuna Hotel
Peace Hotel Beijing

Peace Hotel Beijing

4 out of 5
No 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing Beijing
The price is ฿3,122 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,122
฿3,640 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"La habitación estaba en muy mal estado, el baño y la ducha muy sucios y viejos"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Peace Hotel Beijing
Grand Hyatt Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing

5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿7,730 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿7,730
฿9,013 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿2,926 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿2,926
฿3,365 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Location is good but it took two and half hours to dry the laundry."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing

Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
97 Jinbao St., Dongcheng District Beijing Beijing
The price is ฿3,514 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿3,514
฿4,097 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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 ...
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 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.

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.

Downtown Beijing Travel Guide