Beijing

Travel Guide

Forbidden City which includes a fountain
Forbidden City featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Beijing showing a monument and heritage elements as well as a large group of people
Olympic Park which includes modern architecture
Dongcheng - Wangfujing which includes a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Where to stay in Beijing

Temple of Heaven which includes a temple or place of worship, religious aspects and heritage architecture

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 Intime Lotte Department Store while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.

Downtown Beijing
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
Dongcheng - Wangfujing

Dongcheng

4.5/5(737 area reviews)

Home to major cultural attractions like the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng boasts vibrant nightlife in Nanluoguxiang's hutongs and shopping at Wangfujing. Prestigious hotels and nine metro lines ensure a convenient stay.

Dongcheng
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
Summer Palace showing heritage elements and a river or creek

Haidian

4/5(67 area reviews)

Get to know Haidian and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Summer Palace and Fragrant Hills Park, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around the city.

Haidian
Houhai Lake which includes heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

Xicheng

4/5(90 area reviews)

Beihai Park and Jingshan Park offer serene green spaces, while the bustling Xidan commercial district and Houhai bar area provide lively entertainment. Explore historic sites like Prince Gong's Residence and enjoy easy access to seven metro lines.

Xicheng
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Beijing
The price is AED 249 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
AED 249
AED 286 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
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! (1,005 reviews)
Enjoyable Stay!
"Counter staff is friendly, housekeeping is excellent! Room is spacious and clean. Good location. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing, Beijing
The price is AED 643 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 643
AED 750 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and The Palace Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (781 reviews)
"The location is great! Staffs are very friendly and helpful! The room was clean and comfortable!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Hilton Beijing
Hilton Beijing
5 out of 5
1 Dong Fang Rd, North Dong Sanhuan Rd, Chaoyang District, Beijing, Beijing
The price is AED 350 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
AED 350
AED 408 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Sanlitun Road and Wangfujing Street ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (435 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Hilton Beijing
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
base-Wangfujing Serviced Apartment
base-Wangfujing Serviced Apartment
3.5 out of 5
No. 17 Qianliang Hutong, Beijing, Beijing
Stay at this 3.5-star residence in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)
"Great service. Hotel staffs were accommodating and helpful. Location is convenient."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

base-Wangfujing Serviced Apartment
Ascott Raffles City Beijing
Ascott Raffles City Beijing
4.5 out of 5
No.1-2 Dongzhimen South Street, Dongchen Beijing, Beijing, Beijing
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sanlitun Road and Wangfujing ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
"Great for families."

Reviewed on 18 January 2025

Ascott Raffles City Beijing
Ascott Riverside Garden Beijing
Ascott Riverside Garden Beijing
4 out of 5
No. 33, Zhou Zhuang Jiayuan Dongli, Chaoyang District, Beijing, Beijing
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a steam room. Popular attractions Temple of Heaven and ...
"Hotel represents local culture and is comfortable to stay in. There are grocery shops nearby and many restaurants including McDonalds"

Reviewed on 28 August 2024

Ascott Riverside Garden Beijing
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Beijing

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
399
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
371
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
106
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
36
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
6
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Have been there many times. Much to see.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I like Beijing and have visited several times before. I had planned this trip ahead of time thinking that Beijing would be a great place to be to celebrate the Chinese New Year. But, the "Virus" showed up and pretty much could not do anything!!!!!!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Beijing has so many good things and metro is efficient and clean. But too many people smoke outside and spit on the ground.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

its more expensive than other Chinese cities. Buy water bottles at a convenience store as they are upcharged at attractions. Use the subway because it takes you everywhere and taxis are often VERY pricey and some refuse to use the meter

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Everyone was friendly and very accommodating. I don't speak much Chinese, but everyone was helpful.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Traffic is a problem in Beijing now. Better to walk if possible, but wrap up warm if you visit in January like we did Most overnight lows were minus 10 degrees Celsius