Dongzhimen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Dongzhimen
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Head down to this well-known shopping district in central Beijing for tailored clothing, accessories and sumptuous snacks.
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
An ancient political centre which is now a protected heritage site, this former palace retains an air of romance and mystery.
Tiananmen Square
The best-known landmark in the People’s Republic of China serves as a final resting place for its most famous leader.
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
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Our pick of the best Dongzhimen Hotel Deals
Ascott Raffles City Beijing
Room is clean but old. Needs refurbishment. Location is convenient and is connected to the subway Line 2.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
SSAW Garden Hotel Beijing
Lovely room with good amenities and staff service.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
The hotel is located at the centre of Beijing and easily accessible to may attractions. Below the hotel is a big mall with many options of food and shopping. The family room is spacious and clean. The concierge Devin is a very helpful guy and we will definitely book this hotel at our next visit
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Nice room in a lively area. Nice shower too!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
The room was looking and feeling a bit tired.had to speak to someone about the air con as it was extremely warm.the issue was dealt with quite effectively and the room was cooler and also supplied a fan.location is about on the outskirts but still easy to get to places with the metro…good hotel but ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Fairmont Beijing
Excellent, comfortable stay. Though, if you want more "airflow in your room", you need to call an attendant to open the window. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dongzhimen
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.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Oriental Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Intime Lotte Department Store while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.