Downtown Beijing Travel Guide
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.
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.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‐Departs
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
Peace Hotel Beijing
"I stayed at the Peace Hotel with my three children. Pros: excellent breakfast and very convenient to metro and shopping. Cons: rooms and lobby could use updating and my teenage and adult son had to share a foldout couch which was not advertised ahead of time when we booked a room for four people. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"All good"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
"Decent room size for being so close to inner city! Washer in room was a plus! Bed is comfy loft is fun! Gorgeous rooftop view, staffs are super friendly and helpful!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
"The Grand Hyatt is perfectly located near the Forbidden City and the Wangfujing Street. The hotel is beautiful and the staff extremely friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
New World Beijing Hotel
"Clean and modern rooms"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Where to stay in 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 Forbidden City 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. Wangfujing Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
Haidian
Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Spacious Pavilion and Tower of Buddhist Incense are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Dong Yue Miao while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
Middle Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Middle Chaoyang. Make a stop by Chaoyang Park or China Culture Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Beijing Chaoyang Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
Downtown Beijing Travel Guide
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