Popular places to visit
Chaoyang Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Chaoyang Park as part of your trip to Beijing. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
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.
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
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
BusDa: Forbidden City & Royal Treasure House Walking Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing Forbidden City Ancient Ruins Ticket Pass
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
Top hotels in Yansha
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Wonderful experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hilton Beijing
Nice place to stay - with great breakfasts :)
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center
Very nice and clean room, comfortable beds, staff were cheerful and beautiful surroundings. Kempi Deli was great!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang
The room was cleaned everyday. Great location to shopping centre and airport
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast
Helpfull staff and a clean hotel. The room was lovely even if we didn't spend much time in it
Reviewed on 13 May 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Hotel in a very convenient area, spotless,nice staff.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yansha
Middle Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Middle Chaoyang. Make a stop by Chaoyang Park or Lady Street Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Beijing Chaoyang Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Temple of the Sun or The Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
Beijing Central Business District
Noted for its art galleries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Beijing Central Business District. Top attractions like Huamao Commercial Street and Shin Kong Place are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hongmiao Station or Jintailu Station to see more of the city.
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.
