Xuanwu Travel Guide
Beijing





Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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.
Niujie Mosque
You can find out about the history of Beijing with a visit to Niujie Mosque. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Maliandao Tea Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Maliandao Tea Street. Experience the museums and entertainment venues in this culturally rich area.
Colored Glaze Factory Cultural Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colored Glaze Factory Cultural Street. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour

Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
Top hotels in Xuanwu

Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Great location with excellent services.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Great buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Needs some renovations but overall experience was great!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG

Peace Hotel Beijing
Lots of options, however the food wasnt great and it was repeated over days
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
My stay there was fantastic, its very near wangfujing street which is full of shopping complexes and FnB. Shout-out to the housekeeper madam 孔卫红, she took great care of our room, restock the amenities and does a wonder daily cleaning. On the first night my wife found the pillow to be too soft so ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
