Downtown 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.
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 fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
2-Day Beijing Highlights Small-Group Guided Tour
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
THE HOUSEKEEPING STAFF LIU SHUI RU IS VERY GOOD AND VERY FRIENDLY
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Fairmont Beijing
Excellent five star hotel with lots of facilities. Very clean and staff very helpful. The rooms are showing their age and requires bit TLC otherwise excellent.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Comcierge service was amazing.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
The room was spotless. The staff were attentive and friendly. The whole facilities were new, elegant, well maintained. Definitely will stay there again.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The St. Regis Beijing
Great hotel
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Park Hyatt Beijing
Great stay
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Beijing
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.
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.
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.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Ritan Park 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.
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.
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