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.
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.
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.
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 a high wall stands an ancient building once used in sacrifices. This huge historical place of worship is a quiet oasis in busy Beijing.
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.
Things to do
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)
From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Full-Day Tour With Options
Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
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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 Street and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum. 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. 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 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.
- 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
- Sanlitun Road
- Temple of Heaven
- The Palace Museum
- Tiananmen
- National Museum of China
- Yonghe Temple
- Beijing Financial Street
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Silk Street Market
- Beihai Park
- Jingshan Park
- China World Trade Center
- Houhai Lake
- Temple of Heaven Park
- Bell and Drum Towers
- National Art Museum of China
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
- Shichahai
- Ritan Park
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
- North Chaoyang Hotels
- Beijing Central Business District Hotels
- Fengtai Hotels
- Guomao Hotels
- Dongzhimen Hotels
- South Chaoyang Hotels
- Jianwai Street Hotels
- Shuangjing Hotels
- Chongwen Hotels
- Dongsi Hotels
- Xizhimen Hotels
- Panjiayuan Hotels