Xuanwu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Great Hall of the People
Enjoy a performance at Great Hall of the People, a popular theatre in Beijing. Visit the shops and temples 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.
Dashilan Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Dashilan Street. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
National Centre for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a stop at National Centre for the Performing Arts, an entertaining place to visit in Beijing. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Niujie Mosque
You can find out about the history of Beijing with a visit to Niujie Mosque. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Liulichang
During your trip to Beijing, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Liulichang. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Jingshan Hill Tour Options
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‐Departs
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Our pick of the best Xuanwu Hotel Deals
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
"all Good"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
"Good location | Clean rooms"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
"Classy hotel located near shopping and stations. Nice big rooms, increadable breakfast"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
ManXin Qianmen Courtyard Hotel
"Clean room, very small for two people. Breakfast could use some work in making it more intercontinental. Did not like a limited Chinese options."
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Peace Hotel Beijing
"Originally they put us in the old section of the hotel, which smelled the smoke and dirty. But the next day they moved us to the new section and the rooms are very nice. The breakfast buffet was good. But the pool and the weight gym was under construction."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Xidan Shopping Center or XiDan Shopping District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
Fengtai
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Museum and Beijing World Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Fengtai Dongdajie Station or Qilizhuang Station to get around the larger area.
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 Chinese Museum of Women and Children. 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.
