Nankou Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
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
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.
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.
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
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Top hotels in Nankou
Wyndham Beijing North Hotel
The main partner the hotel is nice and clean/ the pool and all other facilities are outdated and old and not repaired, which should be for this type of hotel. Also, very far away from everything.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
InterContinental Beijing Beichen by IHG
The room is very big and clean. The services are international standard.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Park Plaza Beijing Science Park
The staff were friendly and the environment was clean, but the room's air conditioning was set too high, making it uncomfortable to sleep.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Marco Polo Parkside Beijing
Clean room, nice staff, breakfast is good, gym is nice but pool is small for a swimmer, more for kids to play.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun by IHG
Nice place to stay
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Conference Center by IHG
Our stay was great. zhou from the restaurant area was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nankou
Haidian
Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Spacious Pavilion and Summer Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. 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.
Wangjing
While you're strolling through Wangjing, you may want to check out the coffee shops 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
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Joy City or Xidan Shopping Center 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 Duan Qirui Residential 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 Intime Lotte Department Store while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
