Downtown Beijing
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
National Museum of China
This museum is one of the biggest in the world, and is home to a massive collection spanning millennia of Chinese history.
Beihai Park
Stroll among the many trees, multi-coloured floral displays and holy structures in this fantastic escape from city life.
Things to do
Beijing Highlights Tour: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall
Private All-Inclusive Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall
Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Giant Panda Encounter Day Tour
Beijing Roast Duck Banquet & Acrobatic Show Evening Tour
Crowd-free Small Group Tour from Beijing: Great Wall Experience
Full-Day Private Tour to Beijing City Highlights
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Beijing
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Intime Lotte Department Store while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Wangfujing Station to get around town.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out The Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
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.
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.
Dongsi
Travellers come to Dongsi for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Shengxifu Hat Heritage Museum and Imperial Granary while you're in town.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Ritan Park or Workers Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hujialou Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
- Wangfujing Street Holidays
- Temple of Heaven Holidays
- The Palace Museum Holidays
- National Museum of China Holidays
- Sanlitun Holidays
- Yonghe Temple Holidays
- Silk Street Market Holidays
- Taikoo Li Sanlitun - Shopping & Life Style Centre Holidays
- Bell and Drum Towers Holidays
- Qianmen Street Holidays
- Houhai Lake Holidays
- Jingshan Park Holidays
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall Holidays
- Oriental Plaza Holidays
- Houhai Park Holidays
More Hotel Options in Downtown Beijing
Hotels Near Downtown Beijing
- Dongcheng Hotels
- Middle Chaoyang Hotels
- Chaoyang Hotels
- Xicheng Hotels
- Beijing Central Business District Hotels
- Fengtai Hotels
- Jianwai Street Hotels
- North Chaoyang Hotels
- Wangfujing Shopping Area Hotels
- Dongdan Hotels
- Shishahai Hotels
- Chaoyangmen Hotels
- Dongsi Hotels
- Xuanwu Hotels
- Yansha Hotels
- South Chaoyang Hotels
- Chongwen Hotels
- Dongzhimen Hotels
- Panjiayuan Hotels
- Xizhimen Hotels