Zhongguancun Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zhongguancun
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
Our pick of the best Zhongguancun Hotel Deals
Peace Hotel Beijing
We didn't had breasfast there unable to tell. The room in excellent condition the staff very gentle
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Very good location. Closed to everything. Room was clean and comfortable. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Scott, Cecilia, Devin, George and Simon were all helpful during our week long stay. They helped with transportation, attraction tickets and suggestions on places to eat and shop. Definitely made our stay great and we would definitely return. They made our stay a wonderful experience. Very pleasant ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
Good location and near to everything
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Great experience. Nice services
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Clean room, great location and great hotel. The staff are super friendly and helped me with some problems that I had (not related to the hotel - Thanks Luna!!)
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zhongguancun
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. National Olympic Sports Center 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, Summer Palace and Fragrant Hills Park 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 Xidan Shopping Center or XiDan Shopping District 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.
