Sanlitun Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Wangfujing Street
Head down to this well-known shopping district in central Beijing for tailored clothing, accessories and sumptuous snacks.
Tiananmen Square
The best-known landmark in the People’s Republic of China serves as a final resting place for its most famous leader.
Activities
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Our pick of the best Sanlitun Hotel Deals
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun by IHG
Nice hotel with all good service!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
base-Sanlitun Serviced Apartment
Cozy stay
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Shimao TNT Apartments
Great location, clean、 quiet and well equipped room with nice view. Helpful staff always there.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Location of hotel is awesome, walking distance to forbidden city and surrounded with many eateries. Room was clean and good size. no complaints
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Wonderful experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Clean tasty breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sanlitun
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by The Place or Workers Stadium 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.
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.
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.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Forbidden City 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 Forbidden City or Wangfujing Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
