Dongcheng is home to Beijing's most highly regarded attractions, 'brand heavy' shopping, great nightlife and world-class hotels. Generally, this is the political, cultural and social centre of China's capital and you should expect to pay more for accommodation around here, primarily for the convenience and vibrancy of the location. Home to remarkable sites including ... More> Tiananmen Square, the Imperial Palace and the Temple of Earth, Doncheng is also one of the best places to eat traditional Chinese food, in particular Quanjude Beijing Roast Duck. Xin Dong an and Long Fu Si are generally regarded as the best place to eat 'cheap' local delicacies while Wangfujing Street is generally regarded as one of the best spots good for western food and dim sum. Dongcheng is also dotted with many small museums where valuable historical and cultural relics and poems are kept.