Xuanwu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Discover a fascinating display of creatures ancient and modern, including impressive dinosaur skeletons and a selection of stuffed animals.
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.
Activities
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
Our pick of the best Xuanwu Hotel Deals
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
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Forbidden 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. 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 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.
Shishahai
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Forbidden City and Shicha Lake Park 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.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Street 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 Wangfujing Street or Forbidden City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
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