Xizhimen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Head down to this well-known shopping district in central Beijing for tailored clothing, accessories and sumptuous snacks.
Forbidden City
An ancient political centre which is now a protected heritage site, this former palace retains an air of romance and mystery.
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
The best-known landmark in the People’s Republic of China serves as a final resting place for its most famous leader.
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.
Activities
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Our pick of the best Xizhimen Hotel Deals
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Nice staff, clean room.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Wonderful experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Clean n big rooms. The hotel staff are friendly and helpful esp the bellboys who helped to accept our delivery packages from taobao. Very efficient and professional staff!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Fairmont Beijing
I enjoyed my stay at the Fairmont Beijing. The facilites were top notch and the staff was very helpful. I really liked that they had room service for after hours and I had the best massage at the spa. I'll definitely stay here again if I return Beijing.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Hotel’s location was the main plus point, rooms were rather warm esp during the day when there’s sun even with a blower and windows opened, think hotel should really consider supplying cool air-con even during winter. all the staffs were nice and helpful esp the ones who tending the main entrance ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hilton Beijing Capital Airport
great
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xizhimen
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.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Beijing Duan Qirui Residential 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 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.
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 Mingrui Mansion or Wangfujing Street 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 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.
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