Title: Dongcheng Travel Guide: Best of Dongcheng, Beijing Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Dongcheng](https://expedia.co.uk/Dongcheng-Beijing-Hotels.0-n6048792-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Beijing](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Beijing.d178237.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Beijing](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Beijing.d178237.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Dongcheng Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dongcheng.d6048792.Car-Hire-Guide)[Dongcheng Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Dongcheng.d6048792.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Dongcheng Travel Guide ## Beijing ![Dongcheng - Wangfujing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048792/322e67d7-5ff0-4a05-ab5e-92d86346931f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dongcheng - Wangfujing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048792/322e67d7-5ff0-4a05-ab5e-92d86346931f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dongcheng - Wangfujing which includes heritage elements and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048792/550f92e6-920a-418a-a8e8-2e7bb9a6cd88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dongcheng - Wangfujing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048792/a90fa878-c4cb-4bf1-b31a-45b90617e4db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dongcheng - Wangfujing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048792/65794f84-37d2-4ae2-9256-8c22ff3872b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Dongcheng Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Beijing travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Beijing.dx178237) #### Explore the eclectic commercial street and its enormous mall amid the fascinating sights in the heart of Beijing’s historic centre. Dongcheng is the cultural and historical hub of Beijing. The energetic and exciting Wangfujing Street runs through it, with a spectacular mall and fascinating museums. Spend afternoons walking through alleys full of shops and restaurants in this bustling area. Stroll along [Wangfujing Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wangfujing-Street-Dongcheng.d6140156.Attraction), Beijing’s main commercial avenue, just east of the Forbidden City. It’s where you will find the Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum with its array of intriguing exhibits that reveal the region’s prehistoric past. Step inside the street’s various department stores, bookshops and restaurants serving roast duck and noodles, among other treats. Gaze up at the Romanesque façade of the imposing Wangfujing Church. Other highlights along this pedestrianized street include the Beijing Capital Theatre and The Malls at Oriental Plaza. Go shopping at the latter, which was once among the largest malls in Asia. You will find high-end international brands and modern restaurants, as well as traditional stores. Walk east for a few blocks to the Zhihua Temple, which dates back to the 15th century. A little west of Wangfujing Street is iconic [Tiananmen Square](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tiananmen-Square-Dongcheng.d508240.Attraction), beside the Imperial City Art Museum. Walk north to the Yonghegong historic district of Dongcheng. Inspect its famous Yonghe Temple and appreciate the Han Chinese and Tibetan designs. See the Mao Dun Former Residence to learn about one of the country’s most acclaimed left-wing novelists. Expect hot and humid summers and pleasant afternoons in spring and autumn. The wettest months are July and August. Try some Mongolian hotpot soup to keep you warm in the snowy weather from December to February. Find the neighbourhood in the centre of Beijing. Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport and take the airport train line to the city centre. Get around via the intricate metro system. If you prefer to drive, travel southwest for 30 minutes, up to 50 minutes if there is heavy traffic, from the airport to get here. Dongcheng is a fascinating district known for holding many of Beijing’s most famous attractions. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Wangfujing Street showing a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140156/7eef16e5-ec69-4251-8693-5cac781320e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wangfujing-Street-Downtown-Beijing.d6140156.Attraction) ![Forbidden City which includes a lake or waterhole, heritage architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052119/e1e9885b-add5-434e-9cb7-dc0cc99ecdad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Forbidden-City-Downtown-Beijing.d6052119.Attraction) ![Tiananmen Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508240/d3c4a636-e29c-4fbd-b4f1-fbcedd151917.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tiananmen-Square-Downtown-Beijing.d508240.Attraction) ![Temple of Heaven which includes a temple or place of worship, religious elements and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052115/164a58fb-d1e6-4b89-9389-2f9d28896e06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Temple-Of-Heaven-Downtown-Beijing.d6052115.Attraction) ![Beijing - April 25, 2015. Tian'anmen, Palace Museum, Beijing, China. Beijing, China.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635023475537/45701f18-833b-4fc5-9d50-ee1f3358bcdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Palace-Museum-Beijing.d553248635023475537.Attraction) ![China, Beijing, Tiananmen Gate](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061633/462b5ded-5dd4-48f4-977d-458115524ad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tiananmen Find out about the history of Beijing when you spend time at Tiananmen. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tiananmen-Beijing.d6061633.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2142823/471df0b1-9671-4d01-be72-5ddab369b2df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service) £7 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beijing-forbidden-city-ticket-booking-optional-guide-service.a2142823.activity-details) ![Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2142878/a9613cee-97aa-4ac5-9fcb-bbd0c5790d09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option £27 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mini-group-discovery-forbidden-city-tour-with-hotel-pickup-option.a2142878.activity-details) ![One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49643124/52e7fed1-44ff-490a-985c-275aafac5e51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour £16 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/one-day-beijing-mutianyubadaling-great-wall-tour.a49643124.activity-details) ![Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46214890/6d052eeb-b939-4210-b940-b5acec7b4935.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch £20 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beijingmutianyu-great-wall-daily-tour-with-ticket-lunch.a46214890.activity-details) ![Beijing Forbidden City,Tianmen Square Admission Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50901038/551e318b-4e2d-4957-9f44-b52b8637bde6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets £11 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beijing-forbidden-city-and-tiananmen-square-admission-tickets.a50901038.activity-details) ![Temple of Heaven](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2842124/0ac1d6cd-8b60-4d1d-bf29-c2a697c54641.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/temple-of-heaven-ticket-with-optional-guide-service.a2842124.activity-details) [See all activities in Beijing](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Beijing.d178237.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Dongcheng ![Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1170000/1167500/1167471/cc6b61b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing No.88 Dengshikou Street Beijing Beijing £56 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Very good rooms and great proximity to Wangfujing, the Forbidden City, and Metro. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1167471&PinnedHotelID=1167471&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048792) ![Grand Hyatt Beijing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/670000/662800/662768/dbc14a39_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt Beijing 1 East Chang An Avenue Beijing Beijing £133 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (897 reviews) Clean tasty breakfast Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=662768&PinnedHotelID=662768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048792) ![Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/444700/444676/fad6a69a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing 50 Wangfujing Avenue Beijing Beijing £69 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Rebook the hotel. I love it. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=444676&PinnedHotelID=444676&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048792) ![Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1400000/1397700/1397614/a1dd0f2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing 97 Jinbao St., Dongcheng District Beijing Beijing £87 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Staff, location, services. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1397614&PinnedHotelID=1397614&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048792) ![Regent Beijing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1598000/1597936/cb565af3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Regent Beijing 99 Jinbao St Dongcheng Dstrct Beijing Beijing £161 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) All Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=1597936&PinnedHotelID=1597936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048792) ![Waldorf Astoria Beijing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7100000/7090900/7090832/d1c24d46_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waldorf Astoria Beijing 5-15 Jinyu Hutong Beijing Beijing £247 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (356 reviews) Good near by for stores The Spa I don't use Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=7090832&PinnedHotelID=7090832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048792) [See all 1,486 properties in Dongcheng](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6048792) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Dongcheng hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048792&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048792&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048792&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048792&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048792&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048792&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Dongcheng ![Famous Qianmen pedestrian street south from Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981711487/16c2dcbc-1d78-4af3-aadf-ee7d1c2cc281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beijing-Wangfujing-Shopping-Area.dx553248633981711487) ![Dongzhimen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/597/6be948e3-51bc-4dd3-9615-d2216c08f86c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beijing-Dongzhimen.dx553248635976008666) ![Set in Beijing and taken on a clear April night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/597/27fccc47-68c7-46ff-9ff2-a6c706e1dfd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beijing-Dongdan.dx6189429) ![Temple of Heaven showing heritage architecture, religious elements and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052115/7276763a-e3f5-4c9d-8c6d-2d90cae8ea05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Beijing Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beijing-Downtown-Beijing.dx553248633981714210) ![CCTV Headquarters building is situated in the city centre of Beijing. One of the most amazing architectural creations I've ever seen in my life. It's a massive 200m something high structure. As I heard from the locals, visitors are not allowed inside. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/597/dfb3d76c-cd49-47d7-a088-4d40db4fd553.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chaoyang Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Ritan Park or The Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beijing-Chaoyang.dx553248633981694296) ![the business area Sanlitun in Chaoyang district in Beijing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/945815673370959872/a8ed1a79-0392-42fd-bce0-b342d3256707.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sanlitun If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing. 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