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.
Forbidden City
An ancient political centre which is now a protected heritage site, this former palace retains an air of romance and mystery.
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
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: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)
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
Yunju Hotel Beijing Yonghe Palace Guijie Siheyuan
Very clean. Great amenities. Amazing and friendly staff! Great area in a busy traditional part of downtown Beijing. Breakfast option in hotel was superb and delicious. First time in Beijing was amazing thanks to this place!
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
SSAW Garden Hotel Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Yes there were shops around
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Very nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Amazing hotel in a great location, would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dongzhimen
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Wangfujing Street 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 RiTan ShangJie 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 Street and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum. 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 Wangfujing Street or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
