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: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Our pick of the best Taiyanggong Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace by IHG
Overall a good hotel. But they should improve on the checkout, eg. Offer express checkout options especially (room card drop off box) for those who have already settled the bill. Otherwise it’s a long queue.
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
B
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Staff very helpful
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
clean room
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Fairmont Beijing
The room is very sizable comparing to some other Fairmont. Staff are very friendly and takes the luggage for us to our room.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Novotel Beijing Peace
No comments
Reviewed on 15 Oct 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.
Dongzhimen
While you're in Dongzhimen, take in top sights like Raffles City Beijing and jump on the metro at Dongzhimen Station to see more of the city.
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.
