Yamenkou
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 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
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with Toboggan Slide down
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Top hotels in Yamenkou
Peace Hotel Beijing
Good location, needs refurbishing and had cigar smell in the bathroom
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Awesome place
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
nice spacious hotel, good location, would return with family for sure
Reviewed on Apr 11, 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 Apr 8, 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
Helpful and English speaking staff. Great location, facilities and room layout.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 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 Apr 10, 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
Xuanwu is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Guang'anmennei Station or Guang'anmen Station to explore sights like Niujie Mosque.
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.
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.
Downtown Beijing
Historic 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
Dongdan is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Wangfujing Street and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum, and you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
