If the forecast is looking bleak, why not spend some time at Songtangzhai Museum? You'll be surprised just how much you can discover about days gone by here.
You'll soon find out why this Downtown Beijing collection of historical artifacts is a hit with travelers. If you're looking for more to see and do here, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Wangfujing Street are in this area too. They won't take very long to reach from Songtangzhai Museum.