Dongzhimen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Dongzhimen
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.
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
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Jingshan Hill Tour Options
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Our pick of the best Dongzhimen Hotel Deals
SSAW Garden Hotel Beijing
"This is a very traditional Chinese style hotel tucked in the middle of an alley. 1/4 mile walking distance to main street with many restaurants (primarily hot pot type) and shops. Hotel is clean, quiet, spacious, and basic amenities. Staff is incredibly friendly abs helpful."
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Ascott Raffles City Beijing
"Room size good. Clean room. Clean kitchen. Laundry good."
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
"Jack in the travel desk was very very helpful. Breakfast had a great spread that's the best part of our stay. They gave a room earlier than check in time but it was smaller and they wouldn't give an extra bed they promised unless we followed up twicw. They don't clean rooms well, don't replace used ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"This is a pretty average hotel, at best a 3 star. We stayed here for 5 nights. Breakfast is very repetitive. The rooms are dated and in need of some modernisation, our bathroom had a leak. And finally the reception and restaurant staff would benefit from some good quality hospitality training - just ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
"Decent location. Bit tired in parts . Nice people"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
"Great hotel, clean, good value and would recommend to anyone else looking to stay here!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dongzhimen
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Beijing Capital Theatre 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 Oriental Plaza 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.
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 Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
