Yamenkou
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.
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
From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.
Forbidden City
This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.
Sanlitun Road
During your trip to Beijing, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options
Forbidden City & Tian'anmen Square W Optional Sights Group Tour
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
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Other neighbourhoods around Yamenkou
Fengtai
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Beijing World Park and Marco Polo Bridge 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.
Xuanwu
Xuanwu is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Guang'anmennei Station or Guang'anmen Station to explore sights like Niujie Mosque.
Xicheng
Historic sites, museums, and theaters highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by XiDan Shopping District or Lingjing Hutong while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
Zhongguancun
Even though there aren't top sights in Zhongguancun, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Zhongguancun Electronics City. Jump on the metro at Zhongguancun Station to see more of the city.
Haidian
Get to know Haidian and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Spacious Pavilion and Summer Palace, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around the city.
Downtown Beijing
Historic sites, museums, and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Intime Lotte Department Store while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
- Wangfujing Street
- Tiananmen Square
- The Palace Museum
- Temple of Heaven
- Tsinghua University
- Beijing National Stadium
- Beijing Qianmen Street
- National Museum of China
- Yonghe Temple
- Beijing Financial Street
- Beijing New World Shopping Mall
- Silk Street Market
- Houhai Lake
- Beijing China Central Place
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
- Bell and Drum Towers