Nanyuan 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)

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option

Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour

T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Top hotels in Nanyuan

Peace Hotel Beijing
Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Location is superb, walking distance to 3 subway lines, and staff were great
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

LiveFortuna Hotel
Impressive. Service was nice and people all friendly and smiling. Their roof top pool and giant gym is a best for this price ! Plus also their Chinese / western style breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Very clean room and helpful staff. Breakfast selection was excellent and great service overall
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Everything was great, including proximity to places tourists like to visit.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Ladies at the executive lounge are very attentive to guests' needs. Swimming pool and gym were world class. They just changed their beds and were too firm (almost hard like many hotel beds in Asia) but the room director assured us that they will get softer and plusher beds to meet guests' needs in ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nanyuan

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.

Fengtai
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Marco Polo Bridge and Dabaotai Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum 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.

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.

Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Street and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.

Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Forbidden 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.

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.
