Downtown Beijing
Beijing
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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.
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.
Temple of Heaven
Behind a high wall stands an ancient building once used in sacrifices. This huge historical place of worship is a quiet oasis in busy Beijing.
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.
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.
Things to do
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Full-Day Tour With Options
Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Novotel Beijing Peace
Fairmont Beijing
Regent Beijing
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
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Other neighbourhoods around 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.
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.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Dongsi Hutong 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 Temple of the Sun or The Place 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 Joy City or Xidan Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
- Places of interest
- Downtown Beijing Star Rating Hotels
- Downtown Beijing Theme Hotels
- Nearby Beijing Neighborhood Hotels
- More trip options
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City
- Temple of Heaven
- Sanlitun Road
- The Palace Museum
- Tiananmen
- Yonghe Temple
- Beijing Financial Street
- National Museum of China
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Silk Street Market
- Beihai Park
- China World Trade Center
- Jingshan Park
- Temple of Heaven Park
- Bell and Drum Towers
- Houhai Lake
- National Art Museum of China
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
- South Luogu Alley
- Shichahai
Downtown Beijing Star Rating Hotels
Downtown Beijing Theme Hotels
Hotels Near Downtown Beijing
- Wangfujing Shopping Area Hotels
- Dongcheng Hotels
- Chaoyang Hotels
- Xicheng Hotels
- Dongdan Hotels
- Middle Chaoyang Hotels
- Beijing Central Business District Hotels
- North Chaoyang Hotels
- Fengtai Hotels
- Guomao Hotels
- South Chaoyang Hotels
- Dongzhimen Hotels
- Jianwai Street Hotels
- Chongwen Hotels
- Shuangjing Hotels
- Panjiayuan Hotels
- Dongsi Hotels
- Xizhimen Hotels
