Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Find the latest fashion or cheap souvenirs and sample local cuisine in this bustling pedestrian-only street, one of the city’s most popular shopping strips.
Great Wall of China
After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Forbidden City
This formerly restricted imperial palace complex is now a public museum that shows the splendor of the old China. It is one of Beijing’s most impressive sites.
Tiananmen Square
One of the most famous squares in the world, this spot is the beating heart of Beijing and has always been the site of mass protests and national celebrations.
Great Wall of China
See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.
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.
Things to do
9-Day Ancient and Modern China: Beijing-Xi'an-Suzhou-Shanghai
BusTour: Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Day Tour
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Top hotels in Chongwen
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Novotel Beijing Peace
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Regent Beijing
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chongwen
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum 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.
Jianwai Street
While you're in Jianwai Street, take in top sights like China World Trade Center or China World Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guomao Station or Yong'anli Station.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
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.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Temple of the Sun while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Lishi Alley Courtyard is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Wangfujing Street
- Forbidden City
- Tiananmen Square
- Sanlitun Road
- Temple of Heaven
- Tsinghua University
- The Palace Museum
- Summer Palace
- Peking University
- Beijing National Stadium
- Tiananmen
- Yonghe Temple
- China National Convention Center
- National Museum of China
- Beijing Financial Street
- New China International Exhibition Center
- Silk Street Market
- Beihai Park
- China World Trade Center
- Jingshan Park