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 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 acclaimed art galleries 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
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Not too fond of their early policies as they require a full day for being early. Although all the rooms where spotless the policies need reimagined
Reviewed on 24 Nov, 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Nov, 2025
Fairmont Beijing
Nice and quiet room, great location, close to subway station, very nice staff.
Reviewed on 26 Nov, 2025
Regent Beijing
Amazing. Will be back
Reviewed on 25 Nov, 2025
Conrad Beijing
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025
Novotel Beijing Peace
Location.
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
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. Beijing Duan Qirui Residential 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.
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.
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Xidan Shopping Center or XiDan Shopping District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
Downtown Beijing
- Wangfujing Street
- Forbidden City
- Tiananmen Square
- Sanlitun Road
- The Palace Museum
- Temple of Heaven
- Qianmen Street
- Yonghe Temple
- National Museum of China
- Silk Street Market
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Taikoo Li Sanlitun - Shopping & Life Style Centre
- Jingshan Park
- Houhai Park
- Houhai Lake
- Bell and Drum Towers
- Oriental Plaza
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Hotels Near Downtown Beijing
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- Dongsi Hotels
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