Nankou
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.
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
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Top hotels in Nankou
Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun by IHG
nice one
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
InterContinental Beijing Beichen by IHG
Everything is great!
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Park Plaza Beijing Science Park
The room was rather cramped and the bathroom, very tiny. The housekeeping staff was very attentive. The location was great as very near a subway
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Marco Polo Parkside Beijing
The staff barely spoke English and you wouldn’t expect that from a 4-5 star hotel even in China and most importantly, there was no vegetarian option in food menu!
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Conference Center by IHG
Great breakfast
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Wyndham Beijing North Hotel
Good
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nankou
Haidian
Get to know Haidian and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Summer Palace and Fragrant Hills Park, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around the city.
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. National Olympic Sports Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huixinxijie Beikou Station or Huixinxijie Nankou Station to see more of the city.
Shishahai
Shishahai is well-liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shicha Lake Park and Prince Gong Mansion are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Beihai North Station or Ping'anli Station to get around.
Wangjing
While you're strolling through Wangjing, you may want to check out the coffeehouses and art galleries. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Wangjing East Station or Wangjing South Station.
Xicheng
Historic sites, museums, and theaters 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.
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.
