Dongzhimen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Dongzhimen
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
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
Our pick of the best Dongzhimen Hotel Deals
Ascott Raffles City Beijing
Room is clean but old. Needs refurbishment. Location is convenient and is connected to the subway Line 2.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Yunju Hotel Beijing Yonghe Palace Guijie Siheyuan
Very clean. Great amenities. Amazing and friendly staff! Great area in a busy traditional part of downtown Beijing. Breakfast option in hotel was superb and delicious. First time in Beijing was amazing thanks to this place!
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
SSAW Garden Hotel Beijing
Peace Hotel Beijing
hotel location is great but hotel is old . some things needs to be replace and refurbish . Toilet is old design
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Was clean and realistically priced
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
We stayed at the Grand Hyatt apartments with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It was very clean and the staff were very friendly, ensuring that our needs were met. The room itself was spacious enough for my family of 4.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dongzhimen
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.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Yashow Market and Sanlitun Barstreet are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
