Nankou Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Beijing City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch
Our pick of the best Nankou Hotel Deals
Wyndham Beijing North Hotel
Nice stay & good ambience
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
InterContinental Beijing Beichen by IHG
Nice hotel with great staff.. very friendly and helpful.. must stay if your in Beijing
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Park Plaza Beijing Science Park
The staff were friendly and the environment was clean, but the room's air conditioning was set too high, making it uncomfortable to sleep.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Marco Polo Parkside Beijing
Clean room, nice staff, breakfast is good, gym is nice but pool is small for a swimmer, more for kids to play.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian
It is reasonably priced. But it is a little bit old and it is better to be upgraded.
Reviewed on 26 June 2025
Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun by IHG
The staff was very nice. She provided us additional free bottled water since it was very dry.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nankou
Haidian
Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Spacious Pavilion and Gate Tower of the Cloud-Retaining Eves are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. Olympic Sports Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huixinxijie Beikou Station or Huixinxijie Nankou Station to see more of the city.
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.
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Xidan Shopping Center or XiDan Shopping District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan 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.
