Downtown Beijing

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Wangfujing Street

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Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.
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Things to do

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour

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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Option

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Options(ENG/ESP/RUS)

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Join our English-speaking local guide for a culinary adventure in Beijing and savor the flavors of the city! Bond over delicious dishes and make new foodie friends along the way.

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

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Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

P1,600
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Beijing Forbidden City,Tianmen Square Admission Tickets

Forbidden City/Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

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Forbidden City/Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket
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Where to stay in Downtown Beijing

Find the best Downtown Beijing areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Beijing
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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.

A traditional Chinese gate with intricate blue and green patterns, red pillars, and a blue sign with white Chinese characters.

Dongcheng

Wangfujing Street and Beijing Capital Theatre 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.

A calm lake with a modern stadium and a tall tower in the background.

Chaoyang

Museums, art galleries, and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Ritan Park or The Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.

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Dongdan

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

A traditional Chinese water town with narrow waterways, wooden bridges, and colorful buildings.

Haidian

Get to know Haidian and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Summer Palace and Fragrant Hills Park, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around the city.

Downtown Beijing