Shishahai Travel Guide
Beijing
Visit Shishahai
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 fascinating museums and temples 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
The Grand Theater Building of Prince Kung's Mansion
Enjoy a show at The Grand Theater Building of Prince Kung's Mansion, a popular theatre in Beijing. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‐Departs
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)
Top hotels in Shishahai
Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Prince Gong’s Mansion）
"I love that morning they provided take away breakfast before 7am. Especially useful for me and my son. They also provide supper at 9pm when we are hungry in the late night. :)"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
"The service was impeccable . Every staff made an effort to help us around ."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
"Amazing breakfast, primer location, in unit washer/dryer, absolutely a pleasant stay"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
"Overall a very clean and pleasant hotel to stay in, my room was advertised with having a mini bar, however this was not stocked anything"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"Buffett was good. Restaurant for dinner was terrible. I would not recommend eating there."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"Great location, staff were kind to allow us to have late checkout until 2pm with no extra charge. Breakfast was very large and good variety, able to accommodate allergies too. The rooms were spacious enough and very clean."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Shishahai
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.
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.
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.
Haidian
Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Spacious Pavilion and Tower of Buddhist Incense are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Dong Yue Miao while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
