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.
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
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.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
2-Day Beijing Highlights Small-Group Guided Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Check in was extremely quick, the entrance is a little bit chaotic sometimes, because of didi and taxis. The bar has good drinks, breakfast has a great variety of food. All the staff we encountered was helpful and friendly. We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment on the main building and it was great, ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Room was great, big and spacious but not really any view, and cleaning every day was helpful. Staff was courteous and nice. Liked the breakfast, so many options. Hotels ideally located in center of Beijing near many sites we wanted to see and lots of things are within walking distance and subway ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Fairmont Beijing
The room was very spacious and comfortable. The service by all staff was professional and courteous.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Conrad Beijing
When asked about a local number to put on meituan the concierge did offer his personal number. It’s above and beyond, aside from that the staff at the counter greeted us warmly and made us feel very welcomed. The porch was grand, and so was the hotel lobby. Room was nice although the carpet was a ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Regent Beijing
What a wonderful hotel!! The staff fantastic! Location very centric. Metro station only 2 mins from the hotel!! Would stay here again in the future!!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The St. Regis Beijing
Great hotel. Very clean and spacious room. Breakfast has a vast selection of food with everything clearly labelled. Neil Wang at the concierge was extremely helpful in helping us find things to do during our stay and organize transportation to and from The Great Wall of China. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Beijing
- Places of interest
- Downtown Beijing Star Rating Hotels
- Downtown Beijing Theme Hotels
- Nearby Beijing Neighborhood Hotels
- More trip options
- Wangfujing Street
- Forbidden City
- Tiananmen Square
- Sanlitun Road
- The Palace Museum
- Temple of Heaven
- Tiananmen
- Yonghe Temple
- Jingshan Park
- National Museum of China
- Beijing Financial Street
- Silk Street Market
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Beihai Park
- China World Trade Center
- Temple of Heaven Park
- Houhai Lake
- Bell and Drum Towers
- National Art Museum of China
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
- China World Mall
- Oriental Plaza
- 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
- Dongzhimen Hotels
- Guomao Hotels
- South Chaoyang Hotels
- Jianwai Street Hotels
- Shuangjing Hotels
- Chongwen Hotels
- Panjiayuan Hotels
- Dongsi Hotels
- Xizhimen Hotels
