Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Full-Day Tour With Options
Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience
Beijing: Hutong Culinary Walking Tour with 15+ Tastings
Experience Beijing Walking Food Tour Private
3-Hour Private Old Beijing Hutong Dinner Tour
Top hotels in Dongsi
Yunju Hotel Beijing Yonghe Palace Guijie Siheyuan
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Novotel Beijing Peace
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Regent Beijing
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dongsi
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.
Wangfujing Shopping Area
Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
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.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City
- Sanlitun Road
- Temple of Heaven
- Tsinghua University
- The Palace Museum
- Summer Palace
- Peking University
- Beijing National Stadium
- Tiananmen
- Yonghe Temple
- China National Convention Center
- National Museum of China
- Beijing Financial Street
- New China International Exhibition Center
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Silk Street Market
- Beihai Park
- Jingshan Park
- China World Trade Center
- Bell and Drum Towers