Zhongguancun Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zhongguancun
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.
Great Wall of China
After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
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.
Great Wall of China
See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.
Activities
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Small Group Forbidden City Tours with Optional Sights
Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
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Other neighbourhoods around Zhongguancun
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. Olympic Sports Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huixinxijie Beikou Station or Huixinxijie Nankou Station to see more of the city.
Haidian
Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Summer Palace and Fragrant Hills Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.
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.
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.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Wangfujing Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of 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 Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Tsinghua University
- Temple of Heaven
- The Palace Museum
- Summer Palace
- Beijing Qianmen Street
- Beijing National Stadium
- Taikoo Li Sanlitun - Shopping & Life Style Centre
- Silk Street Market
- National Museum of China
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Jingshan Park
- 798 Art District
- Beijing International Convention Center