Dongzhimen
Beijing
Visit Dongzhimen
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.
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.
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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
Top hotels in Dongzhimen
SSAW Garden Hotel Beijing
Lovely room with good amenities and staff service.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Yunju Hotel Beijing Yonghe Palace Guijie Siheyuan
Very clean. Great amenities. Amazing and friendly staff! Great area in a busy traditional part of downtown Beijing. Breakfast option in hotel was superb and delicious. First time in Beijing was amazing thanks to this place!
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center
All staffs were professional and nice
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
The location is great! However, there is sewage smell inside the room.. and furniture and TV is old style … and not in high resolution, the hair dryer also very old style ….
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Novotel Beijing Peace
Staff were nice, room was clean but less amenities and the room size a bit small
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dongzhimen
Dongcheng
Beijing Duan Qirui Residential and Lishi Alley Courtyard are top sights in Dongcheng, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more sights in the area.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries, and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by The Place or Workers Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
Wangfujing Shopping Area
Historic 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
Dongdan is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum and Oriental Plaza, and you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
Downtown Beijing
Historic sites, museums, and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
