Xicheng Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Beijing Financial Street
Beijing Financial Street is just one of the places to see in Beijing, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the museums and entertainment venues in this culturally rich area.
Beihai Park
Stroll among the many trees, multi-coloured floral displays and holy structures in this fantastic escape from city life.
Jingshan Park
Enjoy the stunning panorama over the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City from the hill in this royal garden.
XiDan Shopping District
During your visit to Beijing, you can enjoy retail therapy at XiDan Shopping District. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
Beijing Museum of Natural History
Enjoy the wonders of the natural world at this large museum, home to dinosaurs and plenty of preserved wildlife.
Jingshan Table Tennis Park
Catch an event at Jingshan Table Tennis Park during your trip to Beijing. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Our pick of the best Xicheng Hotel Deals
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Great location with excellent services.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Needs some renovations but overall experience was great!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Pan Pacific Beijing
Outstanding hotel, everyone was extremely helpful. Very clean and the staff was very helpful in anything we needed. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Great sized room & breakfast was excellent. Good location to subway and food shops etc.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
A great hotel in a great location. Lovely breakfast. Lots of restaurants and fast food outlets within a couple of minutes walk.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Very nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xicheng
Xuanwu
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Xuanwu. Niujie Mosque is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Guang'anmennei Station or Guang'anmen Station to see more of the city.
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.
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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
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.
Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or RiTan ShangJie while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.
