Downtown Beijing
Beijing
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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.
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.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Novotel Beijing Peace
Grand Millennium Beijing
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Regent Beijing
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
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.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Dongsi Hutong 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 Temple of the Sun or The Place 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 Joy City or Xidan Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City
- Temple of Heaven
- Sanlitun Road
- The Palace Museum
- Qianmen Street
- Yonghe Temple
- National Museum of China
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Taikoo Li Sanlitun - Shopping & Life Style Centre
- Silk Street Market
- Jingshan Park
- Bell and Drum Towers
- Houhai Lake
- Houhai Park
- South Luogu Alley
- Shichahai
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