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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service
Top hotels in Sanlitun
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun by IHG
Nice hotel with all good service!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
base-Sanlitun Serviced Apartment
Cozy stay
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Very good rooms and great proximity to Wangfujing, the Forbidden City, and Metro.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Clean tasty breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Fairmont Beijing
Room was outstanding (gold room). Gym and pool excellent. Staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Wonderful experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sanlitun
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Ritan Park or The Place 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 Lady Street Market or Chaoyang Park 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. Beijing Duan Qirui Residential 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 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.
