Downtown Beijing Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Beijing
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.
Forbidden City
This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.
Tiananmen Square
From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.
Temple of Heaven
Behind the high walls of this peaceful complex lie some of the most impressive temples in Beijing, where human sacrifices were once held to appease ancient gods.
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.
Activities
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Scenic Bus & Cruise Day Tour
Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Our pick of the best Downtown Beijing Hotel Deals
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Regent Beijing
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Novotel Beijing Peace
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 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 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. Dongsi Hutong 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 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.
Shishahai
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Prince Gong’s Residence and Shichahai are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Beihai North Station or Ping'anli Station to get around the larger area.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Downtown Beijing?
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- More holiday ideas
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Temple of Heaven
- The Palace Museum
- Beijing Qianmen Street
- National Museum of China
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Taikoo Li Sanlitun - Shopping & Life Style Centre
- Silk Street Market
- Jingshan Park
- Bell and Drum Towers
- Zhongnanhai
- Workers Stadium
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
- South Luogu Alley
- Shichahai
What kind of hotels are in Downtown Beijing?
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Are there hotels near Downtown 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
- Jianwai Street Hotels
- Yansha Hotels
- Shishahai Hotels
- Guomao Hotels
- Dongzhimen Hotels
- South Chaoyang Hotels
- Chongwen Hotels
- Dongsi Hotels
- Shuangjing Hotels
- Panjiayuan Hotels
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