Downtown Beijing Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
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.
Things to do
Beijing Roast Duck Banquet & Acrobatic Show Evening Tour
Half Day Lama Temple, Confucius Temple Tour with King’s Joy Vegetarian Lunch
3-Day Private Tour of Incredible Beijing Highlights
2-Day Beijing City Highlight Tour with Forbidden City
3-Day Private Beijing City Highlight Tour with Temple of Heaven and Hutong
6-Day Private Tour: Amazing Beijing City Highlight
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
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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 Forbidden City or Wangfujing Street 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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade. 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. Forbidden City is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
Jianwai Street
While you're in Jianwai Street, take in top sights like China World Trade Center or China World Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guomao Station or Yong'anli Station.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Temple of the Sun while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Hujialou Station to get around town.
Dongzhimen
While you're in Dongzhimen, take in top sights like Raffles City Beijing and jump on the metro at Dongzhimen Station to see more of the city.
- Forbidden City
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Sanlitun Road
- Temple of Heaven
- Tiananmen
- Yonghe Temple
- Beijing Qianmen Street
- National Museum of China
- Silk Street Market
- Houhai Lake
- Jingshan Park
- China World Trade Center
- China World Mall
- National Art Museum of China
- South Luogu Lane
- XiDan Shopping District
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
- Zhongnanhai
Hotels Near Downtown Beijing, Beijing
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- Dongcheng Hotels
- Xicheng Hotels
- Middle Chaoyang Hotels
- Beijing Central Business District Hotels
- North Chaoyang Hotels
- Dongdan Hotels
- Fengtai Hotels
- Yansha Hotels
- Xuanwu Hotels
- Dongzhimen Hotels
- South Chaoyang Hotels
- Jianwai Street Hotels
- Guomao Hotels
- Chaoyangmen Hotels
- Chongwen Hotels
- Shishahai Hotels
- Xizhimen Hotels
- Shuangjing Hotels