Dongzhimen Travel Guide
Beijing
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Popular places to visit
Forbidden City
You can browse the exhibits at Forbidden City, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Beijing. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Wangfujing Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Wangfujing Street, a popular shopping spot in Beijing. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.
Tiananmen Square
You can learn about the history of Beijing with a stop at Tiananmen Square. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
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
Great Wall of China is just one of the places to see in Badalingzhen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and monuments.
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.
Top hotels in Dongzhimen
SSAW Garden Hotel Beijing
"This is a very traditional Chinese style hotel tucked in the middle of an alley. 1/4 mile walking distance to main street with many restaurants (primarily hot pot type) and shops. Hotel is clean, quiet, spacious, and basic amenities. Staff is incredibly friendly abs helpful."
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Ascott Raffles City Beijing
Peace Hotel Beijing
"Originally they put us in the old section of the hotel, which smelled the smoke and dirty. But the next day they moved us to the new section and the rooms are very nice. The breakfast buffet was good. But the pool and the weight gym was under construction."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"Internet (Wifi) didn’t work and nobody could help me fixing it… there are not any tv channels on the tv. Location is very good"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
"Rooms felt slightly outdated and some fixtures were dirty or slightly broken/tight. Other than that service was phenomenal as always with four seasons."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
"The best included breakfast I have ever experienced in any hotel anywhere! We return next month just because of the breakfast."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dongzhimen
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.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Ritan Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen 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 Chinese Museum of Women and Children. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
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.
