Dongsi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Forbidden City
This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.
Wangfujing Street
Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.
Tiananmen Square
From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.
Great Wall of China
After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Great Wall of China
See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.
Sanlitun Road
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
Our pick of the best Dongsi Hotel Deals
Peace Hotel Beijing
Hotel is extremely dated.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Location is superb, walking distance to 3 subway lines, and staff were great
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
Good location, quiet and clean
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
A wonderful hotel, with a beautiful lobby and reception area, absolute cleanliness, perfect service, and a good location; the breakfast was excellent, offering a wide selection and great variety. It is located inside a shopping mall that is quite large and comprehensive, suitable for any type of ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Great location of the hotel with all amenities close by. Big enough size bedroom and spotless. Above all the staff were great and Riley is helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
It is not upto four seasons standards. When it was built, it was superb but now it is detoriating.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dongsi
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Wangfujing Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
Wangfujing Shopping Area
Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Forbidden City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
Dongzhimen
While you're in Dongzhimen, take in top sights like Raffles City Beijing and jump on the metro at Dongzhimen Station to see more of the city.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Street and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Ritan Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Forbidden City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
