Dongcheng

Beijing

Dongcheng - Wangfujing
Dongcheng - Wangfujing which includes a statue or sculpture and heritage elements
Dongcheng - Wangfujing
Dongcheng - Wangfujing
Yonghe Temple featuring outdoor art, signage and a temple or place of worship
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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Dongcheng Hotel Deals

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Beijing
The price is NT$2,230 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
NT$2,230
NT$2,564 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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 and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location, very convenient and clean. The staffs are very friendly and we really appreciate the service."

Reviewed on 2025/7/6

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing, Beijing
The price is NT$5,683 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
NT$5,683
NT$6,627 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
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! (796 reviews)
"Very conveniently located, breakfast spread was very good. Friendly reception staff, and in particular, outstanding concierge team. They provided useful information on tours when I queried about them via email before my stay, and haloed to reserve a table at Make in China, the hotel’s Chinese restaurant, ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/6

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Novotel Beijing Peace
Novotel Beijing Peace
4 out of 5
No 3 Jinyu Hutong, Beijing, Beijing
The price is NT$2,660 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
NT$2,660
NT$3,102 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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! (998 reviews)
"The place is well located near all attractions. Transport options are good. The hotel staff are friendly. They were helping us to book transport and tickets to Great wall. The only drawback is during our last few days, the hotel shut the swimming pool for maintenance. Otherwise five stars ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/8

Novotel Beijing Peace
Regent Beijing
Regent Beijing
5 out of 5
99 Jinbao St Dongcheng Dstrct, Beijing, Beijing
The price is NT$4,200 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
NT$4,200
NT$4,897 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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 The ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel is centrally located in Beijing city, close to many attractions. The forbidden city and Wangfujing are within short walking distance. There is also a Subway station right around the corner. All staffs were friendly and helpful: front desk, Bell service, Concierge, housekeeping, fitness ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/5

Regent Beijing
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
5 out of 5
50 Wangfujing Avenue, Beijing, Beijing
The price is NT$2,820 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
NT$2,820
NT$3,244 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely location"

Reviewed on 2025/7/8

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
5 out of 5
8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing, Beijing
The price is NT$3,910 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
NT$3,910
NT$4,559 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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)
"Was great"

Reviewed on 2025/6/14

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Other neighborhoods 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
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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
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Downtown Beijing

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

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
China showing a garden

Chaoyang

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

Discover a bustling district with foreign embassies, Sanlitun bar street, and a thriving business area. Explore attractions like 798 Art Zone, Olympic Green, and Chaoyang Park, while enjoying convenient access to 14 metro lines and Beijing Capital Airport.

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 showing 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


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