Sanlitun Travel Guide
Beijing
Visit Sanlitun
Popular places to visit
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.
Workers Stadium
Catch an event at Workers Stadium during your trip to Beijing. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
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
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.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‐Departs
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)
Top hotels in Sanlitun
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun by IHG
"4 nights in chongping - great location right in the heart of the city. Quite noisy at night as a result but nothing to really stop you sleeping. Cool touches throughout the hotel - very Moxy. Only real issue was that rooms lacked any real storage for clothes etc & were quite small but then that's ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
base-Sanlitun Serviced Apartment
"Horribly noisy with either doors banging all night, stunk of cigarette smoke in hall or the building opposite has a screaming cat day and night. Very basic and the bed hard as a board even with a extra thin mattress cover which was given when I just couldn’t sleep on it. House cleaner was excellent ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Beijing Shimao TNT Apartments
"Remember to check the welcome messages and ask the front desk receptionist to call the phone number indicated in the welcome message when arriving at the property."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
"I had a pleasant stay at the Four Seasons Beijing. The room was comfortable, spacious, and very clean, making it an excellent place to relax after a busy day of sightseeing. The fitness facility is well-equipped with a good selection of modern equipment, and the spa itself is beautiful and relaxing. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"Great and attentive staff"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
"I stayed at the Peace Hotel with my three children. Pros: excellent breakfast and very convenient to metro and shopping. Cons: rooms and lobby could use updating and my teenage and adult son had to share a foldout couch which was not advertised ahead of time when we booked a room for four people. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Sanlitun
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Forbidden City 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 Forbidden City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Wangfujing Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Dong Yue Miao while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
Haidian
Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Beijing Botanical Garden and Tower of Buddhist Incense are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.
