Beijing Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Forbidden City showing a fountain
Forbidden City showing a fountain
Forbidden City showing a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Beijing showing a monument and heritage elements as well as a large group of people
Olympic Park featuring modern architecture

Where to stay in Beijing

Temple of Heaven showing heritage architecture, religious elements and a temple or place of worship

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.

Downtown Beijing
Famous Qianmen pedestrian street south from Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China

Wangfujing Shopping Area

Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Forbidden City or Wangfujing Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.

Wangfujing Shopping Area
Dongcheng - Wangfujing

Dongcheng

4.5/5(111 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Wangfujing Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.

Dongcheng
CCTV Headquarters building is situated in the city centre of Beijing. One of the most amazing architectural creations I've ever seen in my life. It's a massive 200m something high structure. As I heard from the locals, visitors are not allowed inside.

Chaoyang

Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or RiTan ShangJie while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.

Chaoyang
Set in Beijing and taken on a clear April night

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.

Dongdan
Summer Palace featuring heritage elements and a river or creek

Haidian

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Haidian
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street Beijing Beijing
The price is 1.942.439 ₫ per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
1.942.439 ₫
2.233.999 ₫ total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Lots of shops and restaurants near by. Also there is restaurants in the hotel which is very useful on lazy days. The staffnis super helpful, room is spotless.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Grand Hyatt Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing

5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is 4.556.051 ₫ per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
4.556.051 ₫
5.312.356 ₫ total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (903 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
50 Wangfujing Avenue Beijing Beijing
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
base-Wangfujing Serviced Apartment

base-Wangfujing Serviced Apartment

3.5 out of 5
No. 17 Qianliang Hutong Beijing Beijing
Stay at this residence in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
Very nice, comfy, and nice staff. Great location.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

base-Wangfujing Serviced Apartment
The Imperial Mansion, Beijing Marriott Executive Apartments

The Imperial Mansion, Beijing Marriott Executive Apartments

4.5 out of 5
North Gate, No. 1 Xiagongfu Street Beijing
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (458 reviews)
great staff, plus amenities

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

The Imperial Mansion, Beijing Marriott Executive Apartments
The Sandalwood, Beijing - Marriott Executive Apartments

The Sandalwood, Beijing - Marriott Executive Apartments

4.5 out of 5
23 Jian Guo Road Chaoyang Dist Beijing
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

The Sandalwood, Beijing - Marriott Executive Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Beijing

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 45%
4 - Good
52
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved my experience, I'd advise booking a tour with Klook

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Air quality was very poor during our stay. I don't normally suffer with lung problems, but this did leave me with a tight chest and dry cough which cleared quickly once I left the city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place for a city break. Loads to see amazing food and nice people

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The district is the showpiece of China so it's tightly controlled (hence safe) and clean. The queues for security look daunting but throughput is rapid, and both square and palace easily absorb the crowds.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We loved Beijing as a whole and wish we could have had more time there. It’s a beautiful place full of such vibrant history. Would definitely recommend as a once in a lifetime kind of trip!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The subway was very convenient though the distances between stations are large. We liked the Great Wall.

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