Downtown Beijing Travel Guide

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A traditional Chinese building with a blue tiled roof and red walls.
A traditional building with red walls and green ivy, surrounded by rocks and plants.
A traditional Chinese building with ornate decorations and a large circular roof.
Intricate golden carvings on a red structure, likely part of a temple or historical building.
A stone lion statue in front of a colorful building with intricate patterns.

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A brightly lit shopping area with various stores and advertisements.

Wangfujing Street

8.6/10 (999 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Rp266.129
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour

Rp423.648
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Rp464.386
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
BusDa-Forbidden City&Mutianyu Great Wall Small Group Day Tour

BusDa-Forbidden City&Mutianyu Great Wall Small Group Day Tour

Rp678.718
per adult
BusDa-Forbidden City&Mutianyu Great Wall Small Group Day Tour
All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

Rp266.129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Forbidden City Ticket Booking

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours

Rp48.225
per adult
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours
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Top hotels in Downtown Beijing

Peace Hotel Beijing

Peace Hotel Beijing

4 out of 5
No 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing Beijing
The price is Rp1.625.453 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.625.453
Rp1.895.264 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"Very convenient and nice hospitality staff, only the concierge not very helpful."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Peace Hotel Beijing
LiveFortuna Hotel

LiveFortuna Hotel

4 out of 5
No. 5 Ya Bao Road Jia, Chao Yang Qu Beijing
The price is Rp1.294.765 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp1.294.765
Rp1.509.696 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Sanlitun Road are located ...
LiveFortuna Hotel
Grand Hyatt Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing

5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is Rp3.689.898 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp3.689.898
Rp4.302.421 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (986 reviews)
"Room was spotless, breakfast was amazing all tastes catered for, staff super friendly and helpful. Can not fault the hotel. If I was to just point out one thing I like my espresso coffee in the morning and they don’t have a proper barista on hand, making a good cup of coffee. There is a coffee shop ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street Beijing Beijing
The price is Rp1.349.765 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp1.349.765
Rp1.552.367 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"best value for the money."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
50 Wangfujing Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is Rp2.262.408 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
Rp2.262.408
Rp2.601.984 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
The St. Regis Beijing

The St. Regis Beijing

5 out of 5
21 Jianquomenwai Street Beijing Beijing
The price is Rp3.162.770 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp3.162.770
Rp3.687.790 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The St. Regis Beijing
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Where to stay in Downtown Beijing

Find the best Downtown Beijing areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Beijing
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A city square with a large illuminated dragon sculpture surrounded by people.

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.

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

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.

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.

A grand, illuminated church with three domes and intricate architectural details.
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Dongdan

Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Street and Oriental Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, 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

Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Summer Palace and Fragrant Hills Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.

Downtown Beijing Travel Guide

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