Shishahai Travel Guide
Beijing





Popular places to visit

Beihai Park
Created more than a thousand years ago as an imperial garden, this huge green space wrapped around a lake is an oasis in Beijing’s bustling city center.

Jingshan Park
Get the best views of central Beijing, the Forbidden City and the White Dagoba in Beihai Park from the hill in this former royal garden.

Jingshan Table Tennis Park
Catch an event at Jingshan Table Tennis Park during your trip to Beijing. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.

Prince Gong Mansion
You can browse the exhibits at Prince Gong Mansion, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Beijing. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
Houhai Park
Explore the great outdoors at Houhai Park, a lovely green space in Beijing. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Shicha Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Shicha Lake Park, a lovely green space in Beijing. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options

Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Top hotels in Shishahai

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Yes there were shops around
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Very nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Amazing hotel in a great location, would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Peace Hotel Beijing
My room was very hot but i was upgraded and room very comfortable
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
It’s a four season, and it lives up to the expectations of the four season quality. The building and neighborhood are a bit dated, though. Overall, we had a great stay there.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Empark Prime Hotel Beijing
New hotel, clean rooms, very helpful staff. Mr.Hank is a very helpful staff/manager help us to plan our next destination, rooms services was very honest he/she reported 👍 to reception about our left jacket behind, and Mr.Hank contact us then send it to my next destination hotel. Thanks you very ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shishahai

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.

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.

Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade 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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi 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.

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.
