Downtown Beijing Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Forbidden City
This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.
Wangfujing Street
Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.
Tiananmen Square
From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.
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
Behind the high walls of this peaceful complex lie some of the most impressive temples in Beijing, where human sacrifices were once held to appease ancient gods.
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
"I stayed at the Peace Hotel with my three children. Pros: excellent breakfast and very convenient to metro and shopping. Cons: rooms and lobby could use updating and my teenage and adult son had to share a foldout couch which was not advertised ahead of time when we booked a room for four people. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
LiveFortuna Hotel
"I had a good stay at this property. Place was clean, very nice gym and pool area with a nice view. You have a few restaurants to eat nearby and most of the tourist places are not far from the location. The metro station is not as close as you wish to, but you can always use DiDi. Having the washer ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"We had a great stay in Beijing. Very convenient location. Staff was amazing throughout the whole stay, made our lives easier and helped us out a lot. Room was great & food on property was good - buffets offered a lot of variety. Would recommend staying here to anyone and will be back next time I ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 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
New World Beijing Hotel
"Clean and modern rooms"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Beijing
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. Wangfujing Street 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 Ritan Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
Haidian
Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Beijing Botanical Garden and Tower of Buddhist Incense are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.
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.
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