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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)
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Other neighbourhoods around Zhongguancun
Wudaokou
While you're in Wudaokou, take in top sights like Haidian Black Temple or Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Wudaokou Station or Qinghuadongluxikou Station.
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.
Shishahai
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Prince Gong Mansion and Shichahai are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Beihai North Station or Ping'anli Station to get around the larger area.
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.
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Temple of Heaven
- Summer Palace
- Tsinghua University
- The Palace Museum
- Beijing National Stadium
- Beijing Qianmen Street
- National Museum of China
- Taikoo Li Sanlitun - Shopping & Life Style Centre
- Silk Street Market
- Beijing International Convention Center
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- 798 Art District
- Jingshan Park