Xuanwu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum showing heritage architecture as well as a large group of people

Popular places to visit

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Qianmen Street

During your trip to Beijing, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Qianmen Street. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.

Qianmen Street
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Beijing Museum of Natural History

Enjoy the wonders of the natural world at this large museum, home to dinosaurs and plenty of preserved wildlife.

Beijing Museum of Natural History
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Great Hall of the People

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Great Hall of the People, a popular theatre in Beijing. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

Great Hall of the People
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Dashilan Street

During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Dashilan Street. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.

Dashilan Street
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

You can find out about the history of Beijing with a trip to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
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National Centre for the Performing Arts

Enjoy a performance at National Centre for the Performing Arts, a popular theatre in Beijing. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

National Centre for the Performing Arts

Activities

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Beijing Hutong Tour

AU$376
Per adult
Beijing Hutong Tour
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White Cloud Taoist Temple, Niujie Mosque and Hutong Private Full Day Tour

AU$378
Per adult
White Cloud Taoist Temple, Niujie Mosque and Hutong Private Full Day Tour
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Beijing Acrobatics and Opera Ticket at Laoshe Teahouse

AU$346
Per adult
Beijing Acrobatics and Opera Ticket at Laoshe Teahouse
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Evening Show Beijing Acrobatics &Opera Ticket with Hotel Transfer

AU$346
Per adult
Evening Show Beijing Acrobatics &Opera Ticket with Hotel Transfer
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2-Day Private Trip to Shaolin Temple and Sanhuang Village Resort from Beijing

AU$1,448
Per adult
2-Day Private Trip to Shaolin Temple and Sanhuang Village Resort from Beijing
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Kangxi Ceremony Show Ticket

AU$74
Per adult
Kangxi Ceremony Show Ticket
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Our pick of the best Xuanwu Hotel Deals

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Beijing
The price is AU$126 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$126
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City ...
7.8/10 Good! (891 reviews)
"The subway station is 10-15mins to walk, but taxis are readily available for convenience. The room size suits our needs well. The staff, particularly Mr. 牛 & Mr. 王, are exceptionally friendly and helpful. Mr. 牛, being a local, offers valuable recommendations for dining and shopping spots."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
No. 36 Nan Wei Road, Xicheng District, Beijing
The price is AU$130 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$130
per night
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Tiananmen Square and Forbidden ...
7.8/10 Good! (469 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven, an IHG Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
5 out of 5
No.18 Xuanwumenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, Beijing
The price is AU$233 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$233
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast. Popular attractions Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"Staffs are helpful , restaurants are good . Location is very convenient."

Reviewed on 4 Apr. 2024

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
5 out of 5
168 Guang An Men Wai Avenue, Xi Cheng District, Beijing, Beijing
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$161 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$161
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (221 reviews)
"Lovely hotel near underground and shops"

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
4 out of 5
6 Xuanwumen Nei Avenue Xicheng, Beijing, Beijing
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$147 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$147
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Tiananmen Square and Forbidden ...
7.8/10 Good! (269 reviews)
"I liked that most staff were helpful and spoke some English. I didn’t like the location as the immediate area around it was kind of deserted., you had to walk 10-15 min to closest metro or mall."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2024

Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
5 out of 5
8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing, Beijing
The price is AU$231 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$231
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (836 reviews)
"The hotel was in a great area, right next to a shopping mall filled with amazing restaurants and on the other side of the mall is wangfujing street. It's also a 20 minute walk to the palace museum, tianamen square, and qianmen street so probably an unbeatable location for the price range. The condition ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
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Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu

Houhai Lake which includes heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

Xicheng

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Forbidden City or Cultural Palace Of The Nationalities while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.

Xicheng
Fengtai showing a city and landscape views

Fengtai

1/5(1 area review)

The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Beijing World Park and Marco Polo Bridge 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.

Fengtai
Temple of Heaven showing heritage architecture, religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Downtown Beijing

Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Forbidden City 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.

Downtown Beijing
Dong Hua Men Night Market

Dongdan

Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.

Dongdan
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Wangfujing Shopping Area

Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Forbidden City or Wangfujing Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.

Wangfujing Shopping Area
Dongcheng - Wangfujing

Dongcheng

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Forbidden City is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.

Dongcheng

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