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

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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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Activities

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

NZ$27
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

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

NZ$42
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‐Departs
Mutianyu Great Wall

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

NZ$165
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
China National Museum Ticket Pre-booking and Tiananmen Square

China National Museum Ticket Pre-booking and Tiananmen Square

NZ$17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
China National Museum Ticket Pre-booking and Tiananmen Square
Tian’anmenSquare or Forbidden City Online Ticket Booking

Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)

NZ$1
per adult
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)
Join our English-speaking local guide for a culinary adventure in Beijing and savor the flavors of the city! Bond over delicious dishes and make new foodie friends along the way.

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

NZ$134
per adult
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
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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 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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