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.
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.
Jingshan Table Tennis Park
Explore the great outdoors at Jingshan Table Tennis Park, a lovely green space in Beijing. Discover the entertainment choices 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.
Dongcheng Chun Prince House
Find out about the history of Beijing with a stop at Dongcheng Chun Prince House. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Beijing Hutong Night Tour with Yunnan Style Dinner and Chartered Boat Ride at Houhai Lake
Beijing Hutong Walking Tour History, Architecture and Local Life
Beijing Hutong Night Tour with Yunnan Style Dinner and Boat Ride
Bite and Stroll: Brunch Tour in Old Town Beijing!
Shichahai Hutong Dinner and Beer Walking Tour
Authentic Old Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Private Tour
Top hotels in Shishahai
Nostalgia Hotel（Beijing Prince Gong’s Mansion）
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
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Grand Hyatt Beijing
Grand Millennium Beijing
Regent Beijing
Other neighbourhoods around Shishahai
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Joy City or Xidan Shopping Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Dongsi Hutong 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.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum and Oriental Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. Beijing National Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huixinxijie Beikou Station or Huixinxijie Nankou Station to see more of the city.