What's Downtown Beijing Like?
Downtown Beijing is notable for its historical sites. Enjoy the neighborhood's museums, art scene, and rich culture. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Qianmen Dajie and Tiananmen. There's plenty more to see, including Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum.
How to Get to Downtown Beijing
Flying to:
- Capital Intl. Airport (PEK), 14.9 mi (24 km) from Downtown Beijing
- Beijing (PKX-Daxing Intl.), 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from Downtown Beijing
Getting to Downtown Beijing on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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
- Lishi Alley Courtyard
- Qianmen Dajie
- Tiananmen
Things to Do in Downtown Beijing
- Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade
- Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum
- Oriental Plaza
- National Museum of China
- The Palace Museum
Other Popular Downtown Beijing Attractions
- Forbidden City
- Monument to the People's Heroes
- Dongcheng Dongjiaomin Lane
- National Art Museum of China
- China Museum of History