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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
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
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.
Top hotels in Sanlitun
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
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
THE HOUSEKEEPING STAFF LIU SHUI RU IS VERY GOOD AND VERY FRIENDLY
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Wonderful experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Fairmont Beijing
Excellent five star hotel with lots of facilities. Very clean and staff very helpful. The rooms are showing their age and requires bit TLC otherwise excellent.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Comcierge service was amazing.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 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 The Place 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. Beijing Duan Qirui Residential is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
Jianwai Street
While you're in Jianwai Street, take in top sights like China World Trade Center or China World Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guomao Station or Yong'anli Station.
