Chongwen Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Forbidden City
This formerly restricted imperial palace complex is now a public museum that shows the splendor of the old China. It is one of Beijing’s most impressive sites.
Wangfujing Street
Find the latest fashion or cheap souvenirs and sample local cuisine in this bustling pedestrian-only street, one of the city’s most popular shopping strips.
Tiananmen Square
One of the most famous squares in the world, this spot is the beating heart of Beijing and has always been the site of mass protests and national celebrations.
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.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Top hotels in Chongwen
New World Beijing Hotel
Stuff really great, the breakfast very varied and plentiful. The lounge on the 10th floor was really useful as a resting place although our room was very large and comfortable. The whole property is very clean and would certainly stay here again.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Location is superb, walking distance to 3 subway lines, and staff were great
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
Fantastic place, you certainly feel as tho you get your moneys worth ! The buffet breakfast is great too! This hotel is genuinely one of the things I’ll deeply miss about Beijing!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Very clean room and helpful staff. Breakfast selection was excellent and great service overall
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Everything was great, including proximity to places tourists like to visit.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chongwen
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.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Forbidden City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
Wangfujing Shopping Area
Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Forbidden City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Ritan Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
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.
Guomao
If you're spending time in Guomao, check out sights like China World Mall or China World Trade Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jintaixizhao Station or Hongmiao Station.
