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.
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.
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
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
From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Full-Day Tour With Options
Beijing: Hutong Culinary Walking Tour with 15+ Tastings
Experience Beijing Walking Food Tour Private
3-Hour Private Old Beijing Hutong Dinner Tour
Forbidden City, Beihai Royal Garden One Day Group Tour
Our pick of the best Dongsi Hotel Deals
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
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Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
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Grand Hyatt Beijing
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Novotel Beijing Peace
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Regent Beijing
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Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
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Other neighbourhoods around Dongsi
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Beijing Duan Qirui Residential 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 Paleolithic Museum and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade. 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 Temple of the Sun 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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum 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.
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Temple of Heaven
- Tsinghua University
- Universal Studios Beijing
- The Palace Museum
- Summer Palace
- Beijing National Stadium
- Beijing Qianmen Street
- National Museum of China
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Beijing International Convention Center
- Silk Street Market
- Taikoo Li Sanlitun - Shopping & Life Style Centre
- Jingshan Park
- 798 Art District
- Chaoyang Park
- Bell and Drum Towers