Xizhimen Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Find the latest fashion or cheap souvenirs and sample local cuisine in this bustling pedestrian-only street, one of the city’s most popular shopping strips.
Forbidden City
This formerly restricted imperial palace complex is now a public museum that shows the splendor of the old China. It is one of Beijing’s most impressive sites.
Tiananmen Square
One of the most famous squares in the world, this spot is the beating heart of Beijing and has always been the site of mass protests and national celebrations.
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
See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.
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.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Day Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Top hotels in Xizhimen
Peace Hotel Beijing
Hotel is extremely dated.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly. It is also close to all of the touristy sites. The elevators were very, very slow and breakfast was quite busy. One morning, although there were 3 coffee machines and a barrista stand, none of them were working. Only regular coffee was available.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
Good location, quiet and clean
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Sumptuous breakfast buffet, courteous, helpful, responsive staff, immaculately, clean room, and excellent location. This is the best hotel I have ever stayed in!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Great location of the hotel with all amenities close by. Big enough size bedroom and spotless. Above all the staff were great and Riley is helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
It is not upto four seasons standards. When it was built, it was superb but now it is detoriating.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xizhimen
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Forbidden 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.
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 Forbidden City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
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.
Wangfujing Shopping Area
Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Forbidden City 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.
