Nankou Travel Guide
Beijing
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.
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
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.
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)
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
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
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Top hotels in Nankou
Reignwood Pine Valley
Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun by IHG
"Crowne Plaza Zhongguancun is higher quality than comparably priced hotels in the area. It is spotless, has beautiful decoration, and the rooms are clean, nice, and quiet. The fitness center is high quality and well maintained. The breakfast is better and more fresh than other comparably priced hotels ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
InterContinental Beijing Beichen by IHG
"Everything is great!"
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Park Plaza Beijing Science Park
"The facilities are old, but the staff are nice. The area is convenient."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Haidian Daoxiang Lake
"First of all when I arrived hotel I thought it was mistake,location is too far from center beijing, but found out it was good, actually I visited Beijing Zoo by subway , very accessible, not too far. Takes Subway line 16 ,and 7stops and transfer to line 4, and 8 srops it was great to visit Zoo...not ..."
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Marco Polo Parkside Beijing
"Clean and nice"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Nankou
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.
Haidian
Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Spacious Pavilion and Tower of Buddhist Incense are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.
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.
