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 temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Dashilan Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Dashilan Street. 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.
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.
Baiyun Guan
Find out about the history of Beijing when you spend time at Baiyun Guan. Visit the shops and temples 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
The front desk staffs can be more engaging and friendly. They are very helpful when requested. Just that it would make the guests more welcome with greetings like 你好 or "Good morning" when seen passes by.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Fresh and tasty breakfast, easy and convenient transportation.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Room was very big and clean. Very good location too and there was a good breakfast spread. Staff went above and beyond to help, especially when we needed to order in food.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
The staff were friendly and helpful. Room is clean and the location is convenient.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Nice staff, clean room.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Wonderful experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu

Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Joy 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. Lianhuachi Park 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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum 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 Mingrui Mansion and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum. 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 Mingrui Mansion 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. Beijing Capital Theatre is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
