Dongzhimen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Dongzhimen
Popular places to visit
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.
Tsinghua University
Explore the campus of Tsinghua University during your trip to Beijing. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
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.
Activities
Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour
3-Hour Private Beijing Hutong Breakfast Tour
Mutianyu Great Wall: 5KM Hidden Path Wild Adventure
4-Hour Private Illuminated Beijing Tour with Authentic Chinese Dinner on Hutong Street
Skip-the-Line: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Shuttle Bus Tour
Authentic Local Food Tour in Center Beijing
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Other neighbourhoods around Dongzhimen
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.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Temple of the Sun while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Hujialou Station to get around town.
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.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade and Wangfujing Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Intime Lotte Department Store while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
Yansha
Museums, shopping and bars highlight some notable features of Yansha. Make a stop by China Culture Center or Chaoyang Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zaoying Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Tsinghua University
- Universal Studios Beijing
- Temple of Heaven
- The Palace Museum
- Summer Palace
- Beijing National Stadium
- Beijing Qianmen Street
- Silk Street Market
- Taikoo Li Sanlitun - Shopping & Life Style Centre
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Beijing International Convention Center
- National Museum of China