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.
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.
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.
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.
Temple of Heaven
Behind the high walls of this peaceful complex lie some of the most impressive temples in Beijing, where human sacrifices were once held to appease ancient gods.
Activities
Skip-the-Line: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Shuttle Bus Tour
Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour
Authentic Local Food Tour in Center Beijing
3-Hour Private Old Beijing Hutong Dinner Tour
Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with 5KM Trek Adventure
Our pick of the best Dongzhimen Hotel Deals
Ascott Raffles City Beijing
Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025
SSAW Garden Hotel Beijing
Reviewed on 3 Sep. 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Reviewed on 26 Aug. 2025
Novotel Beijing Peace
Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dongzhimen
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Dongsi Hutong 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, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Temple of the Sun or The Place 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 Paleolithic Museum and Oriental Plaza. 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 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.
- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Temple of Heaven
- Universal Studios Beijing
- Tsinghua University
- The Palace Museum
- Summer Palace
- Beijing National Stadium
- Beijing Qianmen Street
- National Museum of China
- Beijing International Convention Center
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Taikoo Li Sanlitun - Shopping & Life Style Centre
- Silk Street Market
- 798 Art District
