Xuanwu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A riverside walkway with trees, a wooden fence, and boats on the water.
A large traditional building with three main entrances and a blue-tiled roof.
A row of traditional yellow and red boats docked along a calm river.
A traditional Chinese gate with two towers and three arches.
A traditional building with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and a stone pathway.

Stay near popular Xuanwu attractions

Great Hall of the People

7.8/10 (89 reviews)
Enjoy a performance at Great Hall of the People, a popular theatre in Beijing. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
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Our pick of the best Xuanwu Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing

5 out of 5
168 Guang An Men Wai Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is NZ$200 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$200
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (299 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and helpful! The daily cleaning staff always make me feel warm and welcome. The overall facility is clean but needs some proper maintenance. The only downside during my stay was when ordering takeout, it cannot be delivered directly to my room, but overall it was a great ..."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central

5 out of 5
No.18 Xuanwumenwai Street Beijing Beijing
The price is NZ$336 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$336
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Grand Mercure Beijing Central

Grand Mercure Beijing Central

4 out of 5
6 Xuanwumen Nei Avenue, Xicheng Beijing
The price is NZ$161 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$161
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street are ...
8/10 Very good! (347 reviews)
"From the 7th floor lift, the place looks like someone just smoked half a box of cigars. Staff were pleasant and helpful/ responsive to questions. I recommend more generous toiletries like shower gel, shampoo, etc…Bathroom water does not cool down right away. I did not take breakfast because I needed ..."

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG

3.5 out of 5
No. 36 Nan Wei Road Beijing
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$152 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$152
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (618 reviews)
"Stain on the room floor . Other than that good . Good breakfast"

Reviewed on 12 June 2026

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

5 out of 5
48 Liang Ma Qiao Road, Chaoyang District Beijing
The price is NZ$463 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$463
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (589 reviews)
"Great staff, as one expects at a Four Seasons property. Good breakfast, nice club service in the executive lounge."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
LiveFortuna Hotel

LiveFortuna Hotel

4 out of 5
No. 5 Ya Bao Road Jia, Chao Yang Qu Beijing
The price is NZ$148 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$148
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (283 reviews)
"Excellent hotel great gym"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

LiveFortuna Hotel
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A bronze lion statue in front of a traditional Chinese building with ornate red and green decorations.

Downtown Beijing

Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Forbidden City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.

A city square with a large illuminated dragon sculpture surrounded by people.

Wangfujing Shopping Area

Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Forbidden City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.

A traditional Chinese gate with intricate blue and green patterns, red pillars, and a blue sign with white Chinese characters.

Dongcheng

Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Wangfujing Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.

A traditional Chinese water town with narrow waterways, wooden bridges, and colorful buildings.

Haidian

Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Tower of Buddhist Incense and Summer Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.

A calm lake with a modern stadium and a tall tower in the background.

Chaoyang

Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Ritan Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.

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