Shishahai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Shishahai
Popular places to visit
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.
Houhai Lake
Join locals as they enjoy downtime at one of Beijing’s prettiest locales, characterized by its lakes, old houses, vibrant nightlife and outdoor activities.
Bell and Drum Towers
Climb the steep steps to the top of these ancient Beijing landmarks to learn about their history and enjoy panoramic views over the old city below.
South Luogu Lane
During your visit to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at South Luogu Lane. 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 acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
People's Liberation Army Opera House
Enjoy a performance at People's Liberation Army Opera House, a popular theatre in Beijing. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Beijing: Hutongs & Drum Tower City Walking Tour
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
MyBus: Mutianyu Great Wall coach Tour with guide, lunch, ticket.
Small Group Forbidden City Tours with Optional Sights
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
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Other neighbourhoods around Shishahai
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.
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.
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.
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Xidan Shopping Center or XiDan Shopping District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan 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 Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.