Downtown Beijing Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 Street and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum. 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. Wangfujing Street 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 Alien's Street Trade Market 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.
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.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Downtown Beijing?
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- More holiday ideas
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Temple of Heaven
- The Palace Museum
- Beijing Qianmen Street
- National Museum of China
- Taikoo Li Sanlitun - Shopping & Life Style Centre
- Silk Street Market
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Jingshan Park
- Zhongnanhai
- Bell and Drum Towers
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
- South Luogu Alley
- Shichahai
What kind of hotels are in Downtown Beijing?
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Are there hotels near Downtown Beijing?
- Wangfujing Shopping Area Hotels
- Dongcheng Hotels
- Chaoyang Hotels
- Xicheng Hotels
- Dongdan Hotels
- Middle Chaoyang Hotels
- North Chaoyang Hotels
- Beijing Central Business District Hotels
- Xuanwu Hotels
- Fengtai Hotels
- Yansha Hotels
- Guomao Hotels
- Dongzhimen Hotels
- Shishahai Hotels
- South Chaoyang Hotels
- Jianwai Street Hotels
- Chongwen Hotels
- Shuangjing Hotels
- Dongsi Hotels
- Xizhimen Hotels