Dongcheng

Beijing

Dongcheng - Wangfujing
Dongcheng - Wangfujing showing a statue or sculpture and heritage elements
Dongcheng - Wangfujing
Dongcheng - Wangfujing
Dongcheng

Explore the eclectic commercial street and its enormous mall amid the fascinating sights in the heart of Beijing’s historic center.

Dongcheng is the cultural and historical hub of Beijing. The energetic and exciting Wangfujing Street runs through it, with a spectacular mall and fascinating museums. Spend afternoons walking through alleys full of shops and restaurants in this bustling area.

Stroll along Wangfujing StreetOpens in a new window, Beijing’s main commercial avenue, just east of the Forbidden City. It’s where you will find the Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum with its array of intriguing exhibits that reveal the region’s prehistoric past. Step inside the street’s various department stores, bookshops and restaurants serving roast duck and noodles, among other treats.

Gaze up at the Romanesque façade of the imposing Wangfujing Church. Other highlights along this pedestrianized street include the Beijing Capital Theatre and The Malls at Oriental Plaza. Go shopping at the latter, which was once among the largest malls in Asia. You will find high-end international brands and modern restaurants, as well as traditional stores.

Walk east for a few blocks to the Zhihua Temple, which dates back to the 15th century. A little west of Wangfujing Street is iconic Tiananmen SquareOpens in a new window, beside the Imperial City Art Museum.

Walk north to the Yonghegong historic district of Dongcheng. Inspect its famous Yonghe Temple and appreciate the Han Chinese and Tibetan designs. See the Mao Dun Former Residence to learn about one of the country’s most acclaimed left-wing novelists.

Expect hot and humid summers and pleasant afternoons in spring and autumn. The wettest months are July and August. Try some Mongolian hotpot soup to keep you warm in the snowy weather from December to February.

Find the neighborhood in the center of Beijing. Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport and take the airport train line to the city center. Get around via the intricate metro system. If you prefer to drive, travel southwest for 30 minutes, up to 50 minutes if there is heavy traffic, from the airport to get here.

Dongcheng is a fascinating district known for holding many of Beijing’s most famous attractions.


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Top hotels in Dongcheng

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Beijing
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Small room but clean and sweet hotel, will"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Grand Hyatt Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing

5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing, Beijing
The price is P10,512 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P10,512
P12,257 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City ...
9/10 Wonderful! (807 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Regent Beijing

Regent Beijing

5 out of 5
99 Jinbao St Dongcheng Dstrct, Beijing, Beijing
Fully refundable
The price is P7,981 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
P7,981
P9,306 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and spacious comfortable room"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Regent Beijing
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing, Beijing
The price is P7,488 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P7,488
P8,731 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"The room air conditioning was not great and even after repeated attempts to get it fixed we ended up with a noisy ice cooler"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
50 Wangfujing Avenue, Beijing, Beijing
The price is P4,914 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P4,914
P5,652 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Overall goog"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Novotel Beijing Peace

Novotel Beijing Peace

4 out of 5
No 3 Jinyu Hutong, Beijing, Beijing
The price is P4,987 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P4,987
P5,815 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Highly recommend this hotel! They allow early check-in if rooms are available—I arrived at 10 AM and was able to check in, even though the official check-in time is 2 PM. They accept takeout and package deliveries, which is super convenient. I ordered over 10 packages during my stay. If you’re not ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Novotel Beijing Peace
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Other neighbourhoods around Dongcheng

National Museum of China featuring signage

Wangfujing Shopping Area

Historic 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.

Wangfujing Shopping Area
Dong Hua Men Night Market

Dongdan

Dongdan is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade, and you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.

Dongdan
Temple of Heaven showing religious aspects, a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Downtown Beijing

Historic sites, museums, and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.

Downtown Beijing
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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.

Chaoyang
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Sanlitun

If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Sanlitun
Silk Street Market which includes signage

Jianwai Street

If you're spending time in Jianwai Street, check out sights like China World Trade Center or China World Mall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Guomao Station or Yong'anli Station.

Jianwai Street

Dongcheng