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

A large building with columns and a red emblem, surrounded by spherical flower arrangements.
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Great Hall of the People

7.8/10 (89 reviews)
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)

AU$22
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
China National Museum Ticket Pre-booking and Tiananmen Square

China National Museum Ticket Pre-booking and Tiananmen Square

AU$13
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
China National Museum Ticket Pre-booking and Tiananmen Square
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour

AU$43
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

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

AU$36
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‐Departs
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

AU$116
per adult
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Beijing Forbidden City,Tianmen Square Admission Tickets

Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets

AU$6
per adult
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
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Our pick of the best Xuanwu Hotel Deals

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central

5 out of 5
No.18 Xuanwumenwai Street Beijing Beijing
The price is AU$253 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$253
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing

5 out of 5
168 Guang An Men Wai Avenue Beijing Beijing
The price is AU$154 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$154
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (300 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and helpful! The daily cleaning staff always make me feel warm and welcome. The overall facility is clean but needs some proper maintenance. The only downside during my stay was when ordering takeout, it cannot be delivered directly to my room, but overall it was a great ..."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Grand Mercure Beijing Central

Grand Mercure Beijing Central

4 out of 5
6 Xuanwumen Nei Avenue, Xicheng Beijing
The price is AU$131 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$131
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street are ...
8/10 Very good! (350 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with all the facilities one would need for a short break. The location was great, few minutes walk to shopping centre and all major tourist attractions. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG

3.5 out of 5
No. 36 Nan Wei Road Beijing
Fully refundable
The price is AU$122 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$122
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (623 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

5 out of 5
48 Liang Ma Qiao Road, Chaoyang District Beijing
The price is AU$376 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$376
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (591 reviews)
"Great staff, as one expects at a Four Seasons property. Good breakfast, nice club service in the executive lounge."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
LiveFortuna Hotel

LiveFortuna Hotel

4 out of 5
No. 5 Ya Bao Road Jia, Chao Yang Qu Beijing
The price is AU$128 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$128
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City are located ...
LiveFortuna Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Xuanwu

Find the best Xuanwu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade 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 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.

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.

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