Yamenkou 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)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Top hotels in Yamenkou
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Check in was extremely quick, the entrance is a little bit chaotic sometimes, because of didi and taxis. The bar has good drinks, breakfast has a great variety of food. All the staff we encountered was helpful and friendly. We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment on the main building and it was great, ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Room was great, big and spacious but not really any view, and cleaning every day was helpful. Staff was courteous and nice. Liked the breakfast, so many options. Hotels ideally located in center of Beijing near many sites we wanted to see and lots of things are within walking distance and subway ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
We were there for 4 nights, wish was longer. Great location. Extremely clean, wonderful gym and pool The best about this hotel is the staff; the most helpful and friendly and courteous staff members paying attention in details and
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Fairmont Beijing
The room was very spacious and comfortable. The service by all staff was professional and courteous.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Regent Beijing
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Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Conrad Beijing
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Yamenkou
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 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.
Haidian
Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Temple of the Sleeping Buddha and Spacious Pavilion are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.
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.
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.
