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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
Wangfujing Street
Find the latest fashion or cheap souvenirs and sample local cuisine in this bustling pedestrian-only street, one of the city’s most popular shopping strips.
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 formerly restricted imperial palace complex is now a public museum that shows the splendor of the old China. It is one of Beijing’s most impressive sites.
Tiananmen Square
One of the most famous squares in the world, this spot is the beating heart of Beijing and has always been the site of mass protests and national celebrations.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation
Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
2-Day Beijing Highlights Small-Group Guided Tour
Top hotels in Sanlitun
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun by IHG
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn Express Dongzhimen by IHG
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
CHAO Sanlitun Beijing
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sanlitun
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.
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.
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. Dongsi Hutong is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
Beijing Central Business District
Noted for its art galleries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Beijing Central Business District. Top attractions like Shin Kong Place and Huamao Commercial Street are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hongmiao Station or Jintailu Station to see more of the city.
Sanlitun
- Sanlitun Road
- Nali Patio
- 3.3 Shopping Centre
- Yashow Market
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City
- Temple of Heaven
- Tsinghua University
- The Palace Museum
- Summer Palace
- Peking University
- Beijing National Stadium
- Tiananmen
- China National Convention Center
- Yonghe Temple
- Beijing Financial Street
- National Museum of China
- New China International Exhibition Center
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Silk Street Market
- Beihai Park
- China World Trade Center
