Dongcheng Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Forbidden City
You can browse the exhibits at Forbidden City, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Beijing. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Wangfujing Street
During your visit to Beijing, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Wangfujing Street. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.
Tiananmen Square
You can learn about the history of Beijing with a stop at Tiananmen Square. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
Temple of Heaven
Find out about the history of Beijing with a stop at Temple of Heaven. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
Tiananmen
Find out about the history of Beijing when you spend time at Tiananmen. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Dongcheng
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
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Everything was great about the hotel. I wish I got a room with a better location but overall i had a great stay and experience
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center
Very good experience
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Regent Beijing by IHG
Breakfast is good. Didn't bisit the spa
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dongcheng
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.
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.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum 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
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
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.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Yashow Market and Sanlitun Barstreet are top sights worth seeing.
