Xizhimen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.
Great Wall of China
After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Forbidden City
This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.
Tiananmen Square
From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.
Great Wall of China
See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.
Sanlitun Road
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Our pick of the best Xizhimen Hotel Deals
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Great hotel
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Room is so spacious and clean. The staffs are very friendly too. Shopping mall is linked to the hotel. The swimming pool is also very nice.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
The room was looking and feeling a bit tired.had to speak to someone about the air con as it was extremely warm.the issue was dealt with quite effectively and the room was cooler and also supplied a fan.location is about on the outskirts but still easy to get to places with the metro…good hotel but ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Fairmont Beijing
A lovely hotel, the room and facilities were 5*. The staff were fabulous, it really felt like a luxury hotel
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hilton Beijing Capital Airport
great
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Cordis, Beijing Capital Airport by Langham Hospitality Group
The hotel is conveniently located near Terminal 3 of the airport. Based on my experience in 2025, the shuttle bus picks up passengers at Gate 5 on the Arrival Level of Terminal 3 at 00, 20, and 40 minutes past each hour. The first stop is at the Cordis, just a quick 3‑minute ride away. For return ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xizhimen
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Joy 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.
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. Olympic Sports Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huixinxijie Beikou Station or Huixinxijie Nankou 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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Intime Lotte Department Store while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Beijing Duan Qirui Residential is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
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.
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.
