You'anmen 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
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Top hotels in You'anmen
Peace Hotel Beijing
Hotel needs some refurbishment . Old hotel but location is good
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Breakfast was great and the lunch was awesome
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Breakfast was great.Staff was very helpful .We visit for three days with family and great stay.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
skip the breakfast if you must. its the worst hotel breakfast i ever had & limited variety. hotel room just renovated so its modern besides that the hotel is quite dated like stepping back to the 90s. location is not too bad since you are 5 mins walk away from the shopping strip. my first time in ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
Internet was solid, and staff were particularly lovely. Only small gripe was there were some moderately sized dust balls in my room when I first checked in. Really cool layout though, had fun climbing up to bed every night.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Hotel is getting old. Worn out. Breakfast is very good. Breakfast Staff cant speak or read understand English.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around You'anmen
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.
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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade 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.
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.
