Taiyanggong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Taiyanggong
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
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Scenic Bus & Cruise Day Tour
Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Our pick of the best Taiyanggong Hotel Deals
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Novotel Beijing Peace
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Regent Beijing
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Taiyanggong
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.
Wangjing
While you're strolling through Wangjing, you may want to check out the coffee shops and art galleries. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Wangjing East Station or Wangjing South Station.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Middle Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Middle Chaoyang. Make a stop by Chaoyang Park or Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art Academy while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Beijing Chaoyang Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
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.
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 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
- Jingshan Park
- Chaoyang Park
- Bell and Drum Towers