Wangfujing — named for a Ming dynasty ducal palace and its iconic well — has been Beijing's premier commercial street for over 700 years. The pedestrian-only middle section runs north for 1 km from the Beijing Hotel intersection. Today it hosts everything from Apple's flagship store and Beijing's biggest Uniqlo to centuries-old Chinese brands like Wuyutai Tea (since 1887) and Tongrentang traditional medicine. The Wangfujing Bookstore at the south end is one of the largest in China, with a foreign-language floor that's worth a browse. The eastern alley branch leads to Wangfujing Snack Street, the touristy night market famous for scorpions and seahorses on sticks. Easy 5-minute walk from Tiananmen Square via the National Museum side. Most stores 10:00-22:00; the metro stop is Wangfujing on Line 1.
Address
Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
东城区王府井大街
Highlights
- Pedestrian-Only Main Strip1 km no-car zone; international flagships + old-Beijing brands
- Wuyutai Tea (吴裕泰茶庄)1887 traditional tea shop; sample teas and buy gift tins
- Wangfujing Bookstore (王府井书店)Largest bookstore in China; foreign-language floor exists
- Wangfujing Snack Street (王府井小吃街)Touristy night market off the east alley; scorpions, sea horses, photogenic
- 5 Min From TiananmenWalk east from Tiananmen East metro exit; pairs perfectly with morning palace visit
For foreign visitors
- English service: full english menu
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Late afternoon, after Tiananmen morning visit
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (5 reviews)
Karen S.·TripAdvisor·3/5
More tourist-trap than locals' street these days. Skip the famous Wangfujing Snack Street — try Da Dong Roast Duck on Jinbao Street instead.
2026-02-16
Lily Z.·Google Maps·4/5
The Wangfujing Bookstore is 7 floors of books — even if you don't read Chinese, the architecture and people-watching are amazing.
2026-03-09
王府井路过·Xiaohongshu·3/5
白天有点像北京版南京路,比较游客向。晚上灯亮起来好看一点。
2026-04-11
Michael F.·Ctrip·4/5
Hot pot at Donglaishun (the 1903 original) on Wangfujing — go for the experience, the meat slicing is theater.
2026-01-22
ShopperJay·TripAdvisor·3/5
Modern department stores (APM, Beijing Hotel arcade) are better for shopping than the street itself.
2026-02-28
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