Yamenkou Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
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.
Great Wall of China
See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.
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.
Top hotels in Yamenkou
Peace Hotel Beijing
Hotel needs some refurbishment . Old hotel but location is good
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Breakfast was great and the lunch was awesome
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Breakfast was great.Staff was very helpful .We visit for three days with family and great stay.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
skip the breakfast if you must. its the worst hotel breakfast i ever had & limited variety. hotel room just renovated so its modern besides that the hotel is quite dated like stepping back to the 90s. location is not too bad since you are 5 mins walk away from the shopping strip. my first time in ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
Hotel was lovely and so was the staff ! Needed additional laundry detergent for the machine and asked at the reception and no problem at all, always had new water bottler an new/clean items at the room.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Hotel is getting old. Worn out. Breakfast is very good. Breakfast Staff cant speak or read understand English.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yamenkou
Fengtai
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Marco Polo Bridge and Dabaotai Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Fengtai Dongdajie Station or Qilizhuang Station to get around the larger area.
Xuanwu
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Xuanwu. Niujie Mosque is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Guang'anmennei Station or Guang'anmen Station to see more of the city.
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.
Haidian
Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Summer Palace and Fragrant Hills Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Street and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
