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.
Temple of Heaven
This place of worship has long been central to Chinese spirituality, visited by emperors for over 500 years to guarantee good harvests.
Activities
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Our pick of the best Dongzhimen Hotel Deals
Ascott Raffles City Beijing
Super nice place and really loved the washer and dryer. Very good service and very nice place
Reviewed on 24 Aug 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 Dongzhimen
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.
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 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.
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 Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
