Downtown Beijing
Beijing
Visit Downtown Beijing
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
2-Day Beijing Highlights Small-Group Guided Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service
Beijing City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Room is clean with friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Great location, walking distance to many sightseeing areas great hotel cleanness very wildcat hotel.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Fairmont Beijing
Staff are very friendly and helpful. However the variety of breakfast needs to improve.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
clean room, easy accesibility to main tourist spots, good staffs
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Regent Beijing
The help I received from the Concierge was just incredible, cannot praise her enough. The help team that assisted with other issues were also wonderful. The room was superb, the only issue being the air-conditioning. It was far too hot and couldn't be turned down.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 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. Beijing Duan Qirui Residential is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
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.
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.
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
- National Museum of China
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Silk Street Market
- Jingshan Park
- Beijing Financial Street
- Beihai Park
- China World Trade Center
- Temple of Heaven Park
- Houhai Lake
- National Art Museum of China
- Bell and Drum Towers
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
- Shichahai
- Oriental Plaza
- Hongqiao Market
Downtown Beijing Star Rating Hotels
Downtown Beijing Theme Hotels
Hotels Near Downtown Beijing
- Wangfujing Shopping Area Hotels
- Dongcheng Hotels
- Chaoyang Hotels
- Dongdan Hotels
- Xicheng Hotels
- Middle Chaoyang Hotels
- Beijing Central Business District Hotels
- North Chaoyang Hotels
- Fengtai Hotels
- Guomao Hotels
- Jianwai Street Hotels
- Dongzhimen Hotels
- South Chaoyang Hotels
- Shuangjing Hotels
- Chongwen Hotels
- Xizhimen Hotels
- Dongsi Hotels
- Panjiayuan Hotels
