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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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.
Prince Gong Mansion
You can browse the exhibits at Prince Gong Mansion, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Beijing. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Our pick of the best Xicheng Hotel Deals
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Air-conditioning is not turned on and window can only open a bit so very stuffy and hot.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Pan Pacific Beijing
Firstly, I was booking non smoking room but it was smoking smell in the room while I checked room 1218, although I have double check with the staff before checking in. I talked about the issue to the front desk then asking me to move to 1607 ( non smoking room) on the second day. I have spent time ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street
They are very nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Everything is good and normal.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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 Forbidden City 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 Forbidden City 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.
Dongzhimen
While you're in Dongzhimen, take in top sights like Raffles City Beijing and jump on the metro at Dongzhimen Station to see more of the city.
