Dongdan Travel Guide
Beijing





Popular places to visit
Peking Union Medical College
Explore the campus of Peking Union Medical College during your stay in Beijing. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade
During your visit to Beijing, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Oriental Plaza
During your trip to Beijing, you can enjoy retail therapy at Oriental Plaza. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum
You can study the exhibits at Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Beijing. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Find out about the history of Beijing with a stop at St. Joseph's Cathedral. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Dong'anmen Ming Imperial Palace Relics
You can find out about the history of Beijing with a stop at Dong'anmen Ming Imperial Palace Relics. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options from Beijing

Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option

T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights

Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour
Top hotels in Dongdan

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Great location, spacious room, lovely bathroom with an excellent shower and good pressure. The pool was amazing though we didn’t use it just had a peek. This is a very large hotel with access to a huge shopping area beneath. Staff were friendly, the bar area at reception served a small choice of ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Novotel Beijing Peace
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Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

The Peninsula Beijing
Staff was excellent, above and beyond Service at any hour even at 3am in the morning. Room clean
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Concierge staff ~ Leo Jiang and a fair small size lady (I'm not sure her name); hotel porter who stand at the entrance (the tall guy who work night shift), they are all friendly and helpful. However, receptionist staff need to improve to let guest feel welcoming. Room cleanliness is good too. Thank ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Regent Beijing
Housekeeping service is excellent! Staff is proactive!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Waldorf Astoria Beijing
Good near by for stores The Spa I don't use
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dongdan

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.

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 Paleolithic Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.

Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Dongsi Hutong 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 Temple of the Sun or The Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.

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.

Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
