Downtown Beijing Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
Peace Hotel Beijing
"Good selections for breakfast. I booked this hotel because there is a swim pool. Unfortunately, the swim pool was not open during my stay. Also, I inquired about some local tours and the concierge did not appear to be willing to help."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"Spacious room really nice hotel"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
"Nice location. Grand entrance. Greet breakfast . Will come back again if I am in Beijing"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
"Amazing place"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"Amazing hotel. Breakfast delicious. The rooms are clean and very updated. It’s a new hotel and the location was very convenient. Concierge was also very helpful."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Beijing
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Oriental Plaza and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade. 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 Capital Theatre 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 Alien's Street Trade Market or Dong Yue Miao while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
Shishahai
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Shicha Lake Park and Prince Gong Mansion are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Beihai North Station or Ping'anli Station to get around the larger area.
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.
