Downtown Beijing
Visit Downtown Beijing
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.
Tiananmen Square
From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.
Forbidden City
This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.
Sanlitun Road
During your trip to Beijing, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
The Palace Museum
You can browse the exhibits at The Palace Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Beijing. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
Temple of Heaven
Behind the high walls of this peaceful complex lie some of the most impressive temples in Beijing, where human sacrifices were once held to appease ancient gods.
Things to do
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options
Forbidden City & Tian'anmen Square W Optional Sights Group Tour
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Beijing
Wangfujing Shopping Area
Historic 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
Dongdan is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Oriental Plaza and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade, and you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
Dongcheng
Beijing Capital Theatre and Lishi Alley Courtyard are top sights in Dongcheng, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more sights in the area.
Jianwai Street
If you're spending time in Jianwai Street, check out sights like China World Trade Center or China World Mall and hop on the metro to see more 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 Temple of the Sun or The Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Hujialou 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.
Hotel Theme
Hotels Near Downtown Beijing, Beijing
- Wangfujing Shopping Area Hotels
- Dongcheng Hotels
- Chaoyang Hotels
- Middle Chaoyang Hotels
- Xicheng Hotels
- North Chaoyang Hotels
- Beijing Central Business District Hotels
- Dongdan Hotels
- Xuanwu Hotels
- Fengtai Hotels
- Dongzhimen Hotels
- Yansha Hotels
- South Chaoyang Hotels
- Guomao Hotels
- Jianwai Street Hotels
- Chongwen Hotels
- Chaoyangmen Hotels
- Shishahai Hotels
- Jinsong Panjiayuan Hotels
- Shuangjing Hotels