Dongcheng Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Wangfujing Street, a popular shopping spot in Beijing. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.
Forbidden City
Forbidden City is a popular museum in Beijing with a rich history. Visit the temples and shops 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 temples in this culturally rich area.
Temple of Heaven
Find out about the history of Beijing with a stop at Temple of Heaven. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Yonghe Temple
You can find out about the history of Beijing with a trip to Yonghe Temple. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Dongcheng
Peace Hotel Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Ideal location & good breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Our family recently stayed four nights at the Grand Hyatt Beijing, and overall it turned into a truly memorable experience. We did encounter some issues with the room condition on the day we checked in, which was a bit stressful given our tight schedule during a short stay in Beijing. However, what ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Very nice hotel and in a good location.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Empark Prime Hotel Beijing
All great
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Great location! Got a room upgrade and loved the room. The towels felt so clean and soft, it was a really nice room. Location was conveniently located near all the shops and restaurants, we didn’t have to walk far to grab food. The staff was really nice.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 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 Forbidden City 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 Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum. 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 Forbidden City 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.
