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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn Express Dongzhimen by IHG
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
CHAO Sanlitun Beijing
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sanlitun
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Temple of the Sun or The Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen 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.
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.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Dongsi Hutong is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
Beijing Central Business District
Noted for its art galleries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Beijing Central Business District. Top attractions like Shin Kong Place and Huamao Commercial Street are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hongmiao Station or Jintailu Station to see more of the city.
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.
