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.
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
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
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
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Top hotels in Xizhimen
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Yes there were shops around
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Very nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Amazing hotel in a great location, would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
My room was very hot but i was upgraded and room very comfortable
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
It’s a four season, and it lives up to the expectations of the four season quality. The building and neighborhood are a bit dated, though. Overall, we had a great stay there.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Empark Prime Hotel Beijing
New hotel, clean rooms, very helpful staff. Mr.Hank is a very helpful staff/manager help us to plan our next destination, rooms services was very honest he/she reported 👍 to reception about our left jacket behind, and Mr.Hank contact us then send it to my next destination hotel. Thanks you very ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xizhimen
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.
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.
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 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.
