Dongcheng Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Dongcheng - Wangfujing featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture
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 Street, 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 Square, 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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Our pick of the best 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 NZ$142 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$142
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Peninsula Beijing ...
7.8/10 Good! (864 reviews)
"One of the best location hotel in Beijing. Locate in the second ring. Walkable everywhere."

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2024

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
5 out of 5
8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing, Beijing
The price is NZ$281 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$281
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (813 reviews)
Central control so no cool air below 25 degC
"We stayed 14 Mar to 18 Mar 2024. The weather ranges 20 degrees Celsius in the day to 4 degrees Celsius at night. And it gets warm in the room but unfortunately, due to central control, there's only heater air conditioning which starts from 26 degrees Celsius. We had to open the all the windows to ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2024

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
5 out of 5
50 Wangfujing Avenue, Beijing, Beijing
The price is NZ$210 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$210
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Peninsula Beijing Shopping ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (935 reviews)
"It is conveniently located in Wangfujing area, easy to access everywhere. It is old but renovated, the amazing great courtyard is so impressive."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Beijing Pudi Hotel
Beijing Pudi Hotel
4 out of 5
7 Jian Guo Men South Avenue Dongcheng Di, Beijing, Beijing
The price is NZ$179 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$179
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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8.4/10 Very Good! (371 reviews)
Good feel, great service, amazing breakfast!
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Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2024

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Novotel Beijing Peace
Novotel Beijing Peace
4 out of 5
No 3 Jinyu Hutong, Beijing, Beijing
The price is NZ$187 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$187
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Peninsula Beijing ...
7.8/10 Good! (995 reviews)
"concierge is friendly, helpful, speaks a bit of english. to use the pool, you need a swim cap. the staff in the fitness area are strict."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

Novotel Beijing Peace
Empark Prime Hotel Beijing
Empark Prime Hotel Beijing
4.5 out of 5
No.2 Wangfujing Main Street, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing, Beijing
The price is NZ$273 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$273
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast. Popular attractions National Art Museum of China and Wangfujing ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Well done the staff
"All the staff were wonderful and it is they which make the this hotel so special."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Dongcheng

National Museum of China showing signage

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.

Wangfujing Shopping Area
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Dongzhimen

While you're in Dongzhimen, take in top sights like Raffles City Beijing and jump on the metro at Dongzhimen Station to see more of the city.

Dongzhimen
Dong Hua Men Night Market

Dongdan

Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.

Dongdan
Temple of Heaven showing heritage architecture, religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Downtown Beijing

Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or St. Joseph's Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.

Downtown Beijing
South Chaoyang

Chaoyang

Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Temple of the Sun while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Hujialou Station to get around town.

Chaoyang
Silk Street Market showing signage

Jianwai Street

While you're in Jianwai Street, take in top sights like China World Trade Center or Yintai Centre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guomao Station or Yong'anli Station.

Jianwai Street

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