where is a good area to stay oct 4-7 in Beijing.

You are suggested to stay near Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, where you can do the shopping.

From the street, you can take a taxi to the Forbidden City within 5mins, or you can walk west for about 30mins to get there.

To the great wall, Badaling is recommended, and you can take a taxi to Deshengmen and then catch bus 877 to your destination.