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Districts

Beijing has a total of 14 districts and 2 counties. In 2010, Xuanwu District was merged into Xicheng, and Chongwen District was merged into Dongcheng. Wikivoyage continues to use the old districts.

Central districts and inner suburbs

The two central districts are located within or just beyond Ring Road Two. This is the location of the old walled city of Beijing and is where you will find most of the sights and also a good deal of sleeping, eating and drinking and entertainment options. The districts are:

Xicheng District (西城区; Xīchéngqū) covering the western half of the central city area to just beyond ring two in the west and up to ring three to the north. Includes Beihai Park, the Houhai area, Beijing Zoo and National Concert Hall. The southern third of Xicheng is the former Xuanwu District (宣武区; Xuānwǔqū).

Dongcheng District (东城区; Dōngchéngqū) covering the eastern half of the central city area approximately up to Third Ring Road to the north and Second Ring Road to the east and south. This is the most important tourist district of Beijing, including Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square. Chongwen (崇文区; Chóngwénqū) is a former district covering the southern third of Dongcheng, including the Temple of Heaven. Other important areas are Wangfujing (Walking Street), Gulou (the Drum Tower and Nanlougouxiang), Yonghegong (Yonghe Lama Temple),Dongzhimen and Tiananmen.

The next four districts are also fairly close to the centre. They are often referred to as the inner suburbs. This is were you will find parts of the Western Hills, universities, Olympic venues, business and embassy areas, entertainment and bars as well as art districts. The districts are:

Shijingshan District (石景山区; Shíjǐngshānqū) covering the area just west of the central city area. Includes parts of the Western Hills

Haidian District (海淀区; Hǎidiànqū) covering the northwest of the main urban area. About half of Haidian district is made up of the Zhongguancun high technology industry and business cluster and Beijing's major concentration of universities. Includes the Summer Palace

Chaoyang District (朝阳区; Cháoyángqū) covers a large area east of the central city area stretching from Second Ring Road until slightly beyond Fifth Ring Road to the east. Includes the CBD, Sanlitun (the Village and Workers' Stadium), Olympic Green (Birds Nest, Water Cube and other Olympic venues), 798 Art Zone, Chaoyang Park, Ritan Park and various embassy areas

Fengtai District (丰台区; Fēngtáiqū) covering the area south end west of Beijing. Includes Beijing West Railway Station

Rural Beijing and outer suburbs

The remaining ten districts and counties are quite far from the centre.

Tongzhou District (通州区; Tōngzhōuqū)

Northern suburbs (Changping, Shunyi)

Western and southern suburbs (Mentougou, Fangshan, Daxing)

Rural Beijing (Yanqing, Huairou, Miyun, Pinggu) The Great Wall passes through this northern mountainous area