What's Downtown Beijing like?
Downtown Beijing is notable for its historical sites. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums, art scene and rich culture. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Wangfujing Street and Qianmen Dajie. There's plenty more to see, including Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade and Oriental Plaza.
How to get to Downtown Beijing
Flying to:
- Beijing (PEK-Capital Intl.), 14.9 mi (24 km) from Downtown Beijing
- Beijing (PKX-Daxing Intl.), 27.8 mi (44.7 km) from Downtown Beijing
Getting to Downtown Beijing on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Jinyu Hutong Station
- Dengshikou Station
- Wangfujing Station
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Beijing
What to see in Downtown Beijing
- Wangfujing Street
- Peking Union Medical College
- Oriental Plaza
- Lishi Alley Courtyard
- Qianmen Dajie
Things to do in Downtown Beijing
- Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade
- Oriental Plaza
- National Museum of China
- The Palace Museum
- Beijing Capital Theatre
Other popular Downtown Beijing attractions
- Tiananmen
- Beijing Legation Quarter
- Forbidden City
- Monument to the People's Heroes
- Dongcheng Dongjiaomin Lane