Xuanwu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large traditional building with three main entrances and a blue-tiled roof.
A traditional Chinese gate with two towers and three arches.
A traditional building with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and a stone pathway.
Traditional Chinese architecture with ornate roofs and intricate designs.
A riverside walkway with trees, a wooden fence, and boats on the water.

Stay near popular Xuanwu attractions

A Buddha statue, colorful containers, and a display of blue and white ceramic items.

Lize Financial Business District

After visiting Lize Financial Business District, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Beijing. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
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Activities

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

NZ$18
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticke

Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

NZ$28
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket

Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket

NZ$7
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Temple Heaven Tickets and Tours

Beijing: Temple Heaven, Lama Temple & Summer Palace Day Tour

NZ$38
per adult
Beijing: Temple Heaven, Lama Temple & Summer Palace Day Tour
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‐Departs

NZ$39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‐Departs
Beijing National Museum Ticket Prebooking, Tiananmen Square Entry

Beijing National Museum Ticket Prebooking, Tiananmen Square Entry

NZ$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beijing National Museum Ticket Prebooking, Tiananmen Square Entry
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Our pick of the best Xuanwu Hotel Deals

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central

5 out of 5
No.18 Xuanwumenwai Street Beijing Beijing
The price is NZ$332 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$332
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
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DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing

5 out of 5
168 Guang An Men Wai Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is NZ$189 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$189
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City are located ...
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Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
No.2 Wangfujing Main Street Beijing Beijing
The price is NZ$291 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$291
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
LiveFortuna Hotel

LiveFortuna Hotel

4 out of 5
No. 5 Ya Bao Road Jia, Chao Yang Qu Beijing
The price is NZ$155 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
NZ$155
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Sanlitun Road are located ...
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Peace Hotel Beijing

Peace Hotel Beijing

4 out of 5
No 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing Beijing
The price is NZ$193 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$193
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good location and nice room but bathroom was dated and not very nice"

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Peace Hotel Beijing
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

5 out of 5
48 Liang Ma Qiao Road, Chaoyang District Beijing
The price is NZ$484 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$484
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 ...
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
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Our guide on where to stay in Xuanwu

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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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.

A traditional Chinese gate with intricate blue and gold designs, above a sign that reads "THE PENINSULA".

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.

A traditional Chinese courtyard with ornate buildings, a clear blue sky, and people walking around.

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 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.

A traditional pagoda on a hill with a lake in the foreground.

Haidian

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

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