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 temples and shops 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.
Qianmen Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Qianmen Street. Discover the acclaimed art galleries 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 acclaimed art galleries 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 temples and shops 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.
Things to do

Beijing City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated

Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour Walk with a Beijinger

Beijing to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Day Trip with Bullet Train

Liyuan Theatre Beijing Opera Show Tickets

Beijing LiYuan Theatre VIP Seats Opera Show with Private Transfer Service

Liyuan Theater Beijing Opera Show Tickets
Top hotels in Xuanwu

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Peking Courtyard Qianmen
Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu

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.

Shishahai
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Prince Gong’s Residence and Shichahai are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Beihai North Station or Ping'anli Station to get around the larger area.

Fengtai
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Beijing World 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 Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade. 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 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.