Dongsi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Our pick of the best Dongsi Hotel Deals
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Staff is very helpful and professional. They are always willing to help: Felix, Darren, Vincent and others, whether it is about calling taxis, or helping me send out packages through shunting Kari.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Very nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
My room was very hot but i was upgraded and room very comfortable
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Room spotless staff was excellent
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Empark Prime Hotel Beijing
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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
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 ShangJie 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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
