Yamenkou Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Forbidden City
This formerly restricted imperial palace complex is now a public museum that shows the splendor of the old China. It is one of Beijing’s most impressive sites.
Wangfujing Street
Find the latest fashion or cheap souvenirs and sample local cuisine in this bustling pedestrian-only street, one of the city’s most popular shopping strips.
Great Wall of China
You can find out about the history of Huairou with a visit to Great Wall of China. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.
Tiananmen Square
One of the most famous squares in the world, this spot is the beating heart of Beijing and has always been the site of mass protests and national celebrations.
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 do some window-shopping at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour
Beijing Multi Days Tours - 2 or 3 Days Combined Tours
Private trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace by English Driver
Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes One Day Tour(16-hour)
All Inclusive Tour to Forbidden City,Tiananmen Square and Hutong
Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu
Top hotels in Yamenkou
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Other neighbourhoods around Yamenkou
Shijingshan
Shijingshan is well liked for its mountain views and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park and Shougang Basketball Center are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Pingguoyuan Station or Fushouling Station to get around.
Fengtai
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Beijing World Park and Marco Polo Bridge 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
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Xuanwu. Niujie Mosque is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Guang'anmennei Station or Guang'anmen Station to see more of the city.
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Forbidden City or Cultural Palace Of The Nationalities while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
Zhongguancun
Even though there aren't top sights in Zhongguancun, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Zhongguancun Electronics City. Jump on the metro at Zhongguancun Station to see more of the city.
Haidian
Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Beijing Botanical Garden and Summer Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.
- Forbidden City
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- Sanlitun Road
- Temple of Heaven
- Summer Palace
- Peking University
- Tiananmen
- Yonghe Temple
- Beijing Qianmen Street
- China National Convention Center
- National Museum of China
- Silk Street Market
- Houhai Lake
- China World Trade Center
- Jingshan Park
- Beijing Language and Culture University