Xuanwu Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Beijing Museum of Natural History
Pose next to some very alive-looking tigers, race a dinosaur on a bike, visit the aquarium and research the evolution of humans and plant and animal species.
Great Hall of the People
Enjoy a performance at Great Hall of the People, a popular theatre in Beijing. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Dashilan Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Dashilan Street. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.
Neiliansheng Shoe Shop
During your visit to Beijing, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Neiliansheng Shoe Shop. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
National Centre for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a performance at National Centre for the Performing Arts, a popular theatre in Beijing. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Baiyun Guan
Find out about the history of Beijing when you spend time at Baiyun Guan. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
Top hotels in Xuanwu
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Great location with excellent services.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Very clean, beautiful large luxury rooms, great gym facilities, Excellent breakfast. Impressive foyer. Good location not too far from the forbidden city. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Fresh and tasty breakfast, easy and convenient transportation.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
The staffs were friendly.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Nostalgia S Hotel(Beijing Qianmen Street & Tianqiao Performing Arts Center）
Amazing staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Location of hotel is awesome, walking distance to forbidden city and surrounded with many eateries. Room was clean and good size. no complaints
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu
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.
Fengtai
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Museum 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.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Forbidden City 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.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum and Oriental Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
Wangfujing Shopping Area
Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Forbidden City or Wangfujing Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Forbidden City is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
