Zhongguancun Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zhongguancun
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.
Great Wall of China
After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
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.
Great Wall of China
See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.
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.
Activities
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Beijing City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
Our pick of the best Zhongguancun Hotel Deals
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Very good stay, clean, central location, comfy room, nice staff, will book again
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Wonderful experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
A superb 5 star hotel. All the services you would expect from a luxury hotel. Great location and excellent service.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Fairmont Beijing
Service was good. Hotel beautiful
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Grand Millennium Beijing
Friendly staff, specially Anastasia. She helped us a lot with direction and places to go. So kind. Breakfast was so good.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zhongguancun
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. Beijing National Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huixinxijie Beikou Station or Huixinxijie Nankou Station to see more of the city.
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.
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Joy City or Xidan Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Beijing Duan Qirui Residential is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
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.
Xuanwu
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Xuanwu. Niujie Mosque is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Guang'anmennei Station or Guang'anmen Station to see more of the city.
