Shishahai Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Beihai Park
Created more than a thousand years ago as an imperial garden, this huge green space wrapped around a lake is an oasis in Beijing’s bustling city center.
Jingshan Park
Get the best views of central Beijing, the Forbidden City and the White Dagoba in Beihai Park from the hill in this former royal garden.
Jingshan Table Tennis Park
Catch an event at Jingshan Table Tennis Park during your trip to Beijing. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
Prince Gong Mansion
You can browse the exhibits at Prince Gong Mansion, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Beijing. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Houhai Park
Explore the great outdoors at Houhai Park, a lovely green space in Beijing. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Shicha Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Shicha Lake Park, a lovely green space in Beijing. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
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
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Top hotels in Shishahai
Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Prince Gong’s Mansion）
"Great stay, accommodation and breakfast was fantastic!!!"
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
"Jack in the travel desk was very very helpful. Breakfast had a great spread that's the best part of our stay. They gave a room earlier than check in time but it was smaller and they wouldn't give an extra bed they promised unless we followed up twicw. They don't clean rooms well, don't replace used ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"This is a pretty average hotel, at best a 3 star. We stayed here for 5 nights. Breakfast is very repetitive. The rooms are dated and in need of some modernisation, our bathroom had a leak. And finally the reception and restaurant staff would benefit from some good quality hospitality training - just ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
"Decent location. Bit tired in parts . Nice people"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
"Great hotel, clean, good value and would recommend to anyone else looking to stay here!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
"Rooms felt slightly outdated and some fixtures were dirty or slightly broken/tight. Other than that service was phenomenal as always with four seasons."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shishahai
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.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Beijing Capital Theatre is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou 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 Oriental Plaza and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
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.
