Shishahai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Shishahai
Popular places to visit
Beihai Park
These impeccable imperial gardens date back to the tenth century and count the legendary Kubla Khan amongst their most famous residents.
Jingshan Park
Created as a Feng Shui barricade to protect the residents of the Forbidden City, this park was the stage upon which the last Ming emperor met his tragic fate.
Jingshan Table Tennis Park
Catch an event at Jingshan Table Tennis Park during your trip to Beijing. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
Prince Gong Mansion
You can browse the exhibits at Prince Gong Mansion, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Beijing. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Houhai Park
Explore the great outdoors at Houhai Park, a lovely green space in Beijing. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Shicha Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Shicha Lake Park, a lovely green space in Beijing. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Jingshan Hill Tour Options
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)
Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
Our pick of the best Shishahai Hotel Deals
Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Prince Gong’s Mansion）
"Great stay, accommodation and breakfast was fantastic!!!"
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
"The property was central enough for shopping and tourist activities. Walking distance from the metro station. We were placed in the old side of the hotel so wasn’t pleased about that."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"In many parts of the world this would be a 5 star hotel. Clean and spacious rooms, fancy restaurants onsite, luxurious lobby, fast Wifi and elevators. Great location, within walking distant to Wangfujing Shopping Street. I walked to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square twice via Wangfujing Street. ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
"Decent location. Bit tired in parts . Nice people"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
"Great hotel, clean, good value and would recommend to anyone else looking to stay here!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
"Rooms felt slightly outdated and some fixtures were dirty or slightly broken/tight. Other than that service was phenomenal as always with four seasons."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shishahai
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Xidan Shopping Center or XiDan Shopping District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Beijing Capital Theatre is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
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 Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou 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 Oriental Plaza 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.
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.
Shishahai Travel Guide
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