Zhongguancun Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zhongguancun
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Head down to this well-known shopping district in central Beijing for tailored clothing, accessories and sumptuous snacks.
Forbidden City
An ancient political centre which is now a protected heritage site, this former palace retains an air of romance and mystery.
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.
Tiananmen Square
The best-known landmark in the People’s Republic of China serves as a final resting place for its most famous leader.
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.
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.
Activities
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service
Jingshan Park QR Ticket with 4 Language Audio Guide and Map
Our pick of the best Zhongguancun Hotel Deals
Peace Hotel Beijing
My room was very hot but i was upgraded and room very comfortable
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Yes there were shops around
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Very nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Absolutely gorgeous; close to shopping area; excellent staff
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
It’s a four season, and it lives up to the expectations of the four season quality. The building and neighborhood are a bit dated, though. Overall, we had a great stay there.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Empark Prime Hotel Beijing
All great
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zhongguancun
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. National Olympic Sports Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huixinxijie Beikou Station or Huixinxijie Nankou Station to see more of the city.
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.
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Xidan Shopping Center or XiDan Shopping District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan 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.
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.
Xuanwu
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Xuanwu. Niujie Mosque is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Guang'anmennei Station or Guang'anmen Station to see more of the city.
