Wangfujing Street, located in the Dongcheng district, is Beijing’s most famous shopping area. Since most of the road is closed off to vehicles, you should come prepared to walk. Shopping in this street has been going on since the time of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).  A downtown area of Beijing, Wangfujing is close to hotels [...]

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With a population of over 500,000 (based on a 2000 census), Dongcheng district is the second largest district within the old city region. Covering over 24 km, the district is the home of many of China’s most famous tourist, historical, and shopping areas. Dongcheng district is definitely a place to put on your itinerary for [...]

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