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
"Originally they put us in the old section of the hotel, which smelled the smoke and dirty. But the next day they moved us to the new section and the rooms are very nice. The breakfast buffet was good. But the pool and the weight gym was under construction."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"Internet (Wifi) didn’t work and nobody could help me fixing it… there are not any tv channels on the tv. Location is very good"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
"The Grand Hyatt is perfectly located near the Forbidden City and the Wangfujing Street. The hotel is beautiful and the staff extremely friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"Good location, near Metro Jinyuhutong, take the exit via the lift to ground level and turn right. Near Wangfujing street, which have many shopping and food options. Near Forbidden City, Donghuamen, walk about 700m. Staff is helpful: As we have our Taobao parcels delivered to the hotel, and the concierge ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Empark Prime Hotel Beijing
"All the staff were excellent, great customer services and the rooms were really clean. The breakfast was something we looked forward to to start our day. Especially thank you to Will, he helped us organized a tour/trip last minute. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
New World Beijing Hotel
"Clean and modern rooms"
Reviewed on 28 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 Street and Chinese Museum of Women and Children. 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 Wangfujing Street or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade 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, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
