Sanlitun Travel Guide
Beijing
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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
Top hotels in Sanlitun
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun by IHG
Very helpful staff. Great breakfast. Clean comfortable rooms. Perfect location
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
base-Sanlitun Serviced Apartment
Beijing Asia Hotel
Friendly staff, nice room and position. However, no pool and no garden as marketed. Pool is seasonal and garden in constant reconstruction.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Beijing Shimao TNT Apartments
It’s really nice place to stay, the host upgrades our room into a loft unit, 3 king beds with 5pc bathroom upstairs and 2pc downstairs. And they supply all the amenities. It’s really convenient place with a lot of restaurants downstairs. Close to subway station. We will book there again if we go ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
The pool is under renovation
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
The hotel is Locatel on a very good area, but the condition in general is very poor and the price is high compared to other hotels in the area.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sanlitun
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Ritan Park 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.
Yansha
Museums, shopping and bars highlight some notable features of Yansha. Make a stop by China Culture Center or Lady Street Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zaoying Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
Guomao
If you're spending time in Guomao, check out sights like China World Mall or China World Trade Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jintaixizhao Station or Hongmiao Station.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Forbidden City is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
Wangfujing Shopping Area
Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Forbidden City or Wangfujing Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
