Step back into the past at Hall of Mental Cultivation. If you're lucky, you may be able to schedule a tour of this historic building.

You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when visiting Downtown Beijing. Hall of Mental Cultivation is a great place to kick off here, but there are loads of other worthwhile places to discover. Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Wangfujing Street are not far from the historic landmark and will top off your day nicely.

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Stey Sanlitun Boutique Hotel

Downtown Beijing

$1,109

per person

Oct 4 - Oct 8

found 1 hour ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (JFK) to Beijing (PEK)

9/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)

Hotel is near the train station Tuanjiehu(Line 10) Staff are friendly and helpful giving directions to go places

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

King Parkview Hotel

Downtown Beijing

$1,205

per person

Oct 23 - Oct 29

found 8 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (NYC) to Beijing (PEK)

7/10 Good! (401 reviews)

It’s a budget rundown place so it’s acceptable for the price. Bit far to walk to MTR. Staff is very friendly.

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

East Sacred Hotel-near Beijing Tiananmen Square,the Forbidden City,Wangfujing Street-Newly renovated hotel

Downtown Beijing

$1,214

per person

Oct 4 - Oct 8

found 1 hour ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (JFK) to Beijing (PEK)

8.8/10 Excellent! (81 reviews)

Great hotel just 20 minutes walk to Forbidden City or Tiananmen square, and very close to the metro. The staff spoke good English and were really helpful

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

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