Sanlitun Travel Guide
Beijing
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 fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Forbidden City
This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.
Wangfujing Street
Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.
Tiananmen Square
From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.
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.
Top hotels in Sanlitun
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun by IHG
"The staff were amazing, professional, helpful, friendly. The room was great, clean, beautiful, pleasant, comfortable, large. The location is perfect. The venues such as the pool and the gym are top notch."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
base-Sanlitun Serviced Apartment
"Horribly noisy with either doors banging all night, stunk of cigarette smoke in hall or the building opposite has a screaming cat day and night. Very basic and the bed hard as a board even with a extra thin mattress cover which was given when I just couldn’t sleep on it. House cleaner was excellent ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Beijing Shimao TNT Apartments
"A very nice experience on this occasion. Property is a bit difficult to find but when you get it, it is all worth it. Location is excellent, service is great and the value for money is second to none. I forgot my jacket in the property and notified the manager so that she arranged it currier to me. ..."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
"Originally they put us in the old section of the hotel, which smelled the smoke and dirty. But the next day they moved us to the new section and the rooms are very nice. The breakfast buffet was good. But the pool and the weight gym was under construction."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"The Sunworld hotel is in a perfect location for walking in pedestrian area and getting around the subway! The deluxe kind room was very spacious! The breakfast has lots of choices for all guests I would highly recommend Sunworld Hotel!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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 Sanlitun
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Ritan Park 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 China Culture Center or Yansha Youyi Shopping City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zaoying Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
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.
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.
Beijing Central Business District
Noted for its art galleries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Beijing Central Business District. Top attractions like Huamao Commercial Street and Shin Kong Place are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hongmiao Station or Jintailu Station to see more of the city.
