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 entertainment choices 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
Very helpful staff. Great breakfast. Clean comfortable rooms. Perfect location
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
base-Sanlitun Serviced Apartment
Beijing Asia Hotel
Friendly staff, nice room and position. However, no pool and no garden as marketed. Pool is seasonal and garden in constant reconstruction.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Beijing Shimao TNT Apartments
It’s really nice place to stay, the host upgrades our room into a loft unit, 3 king beds with 5pc bathroom upstairs and 2pc downstairs. And they supply all the amenities. It’s really convenient place with a lot of restaurants downstairs. Close to subway station. We will book there again if we go ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
Rooms were a good size, but the rooms we had smelled like smoke despite being non-smoking. The staff weren't super helpful or approachable. The buffet breakfast was fairly cheap and great that kids ate free since we had 3 kids and 3 rooms. Great location, walking distance to most main ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Breakfast time was so busy with too many people and staff are also wiping out the table so fast that I lose my table many times. :(
Reviewed on 17 Apr 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 Lady Street Market 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.
