Sanlitun Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Workers Stadium
Catch an event at Workers Stadium during your trip to Beijing. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
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.
Activities
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Full-Day Tour With Options
Our pick of the best Sanlitun Hotel Deals
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun by IHG
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
Beijing Asia Hotel
Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025
CHAO Sanlitun Beijing
Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025
base-Sanlitun Serviced Apartment
Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sanlitun
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.
Guomao
If you're spending time in Guomao, check out sights like China World Mall or China World Trade Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jintaixizhao Station or Hongmiao Station.
Yansha
Museums, shopping and bars highlight some notable features of Yansha. Make a stop by Lady Street Market or Chaoyang Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zaoying Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
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.
Jianwai Street
While you're in Jianwai Street, take in top sights like China World Trade Center or China World Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guomao Station or Yong'anli Station.
Beijing Central Business District
Noted for its art galleries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Beijing Central Business District. Top attractions like Huamao Commercial Street and Shin Kong Place are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hongmiao Station or Jintailu Station to see more of the city.
- Taikoo Li Sanlitun - Shopping & Life Style Centre
- Workers Stadium
- Gongti Richina Underwater World
- 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
- Jingshan Park