Downtown Beijing Travel Guide
Beijing
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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 temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Wangfujing Street
During your visit to Beijing, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Wangfujing Street. Discover the acclaimed art galleries 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 entertainment choices and shops in this culturally rich area.
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.
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 fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Staff was friendly, the room was cleaned and stocked daily. Very close to great shopping. Will stay again
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Very nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Novotel Beijing Peace
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center
All staffs were professional and nice
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing
Staff, location, services.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Beijing
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.
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.
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.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by The Place or Workers Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
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.
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.
