Downtown Beijing
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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.

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.

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.

Sanlitun Road
During your trip to Beijing, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Palace Museum
You can browse the exhibits at The Palace Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Beijing. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options from Beijing

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square

MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
Top hotels in Downtown Beijing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Grand Millennium Beijing
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Regent Beijing
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Beijing

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.

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

Dongcheng
Dongsi Hutong and Lishi Alley Courtyard are top sights in Dongcheng, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more sights in the area.

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.

Xicheng
Historic sites, museums, and theaters highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Joy City or Xidan Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.

Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Temple of Heaven
- The Palace Museum
- Beijing Qianmen Street
- Yonghe Temple
- Beijing Financial Street
- National Museum of China
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Silk Street Market
- Bell and Drum Towers
- Houhai Lake
- Workers Stadium
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
- XiDan Shopping District
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