Downtown Beijing
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options
Small Group Forbidden City Tours with Optional Sights
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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade and Wangfujing Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
Dongcheng
Beijing Duan Qirui Residential and Dongsi Mosque 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.
Hotels Near Downtown Beijing, Beijing
- Wangfujing Shopping Area Hotels
- Dongcheng Hotels
- Chaoyang Hotels
- Xicheng Hotels
- Middle Chaoyang Hotels
- Dongdan Hotels
- Beijing Central Business District Hotels
- Xuanwu Hotels
- Fengtai Hotels
- North Chaoyang Hotels
- Yansha Hotels
- Dongzhimen Hotels
- South Chaoyang Hotels
- Jianwai Street Hotels
- Dongsi Hotels
- Chongwen Hotels
- Jinsong Panjiayuan Hotels
- Shishahai Hotels
- Shuangjing Hotels
- Panjiayuan Hotels