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.
Photo by Minul Tennakoon
Open Photo by Minul Tennakoon

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 shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
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Activities

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

AU$21
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour

AU$33
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Forbidden City Ticket Booking

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours

AU$4
per adult
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours
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$112
per adult
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

AU$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
China National Museum Ticket Pre booking+Tiananmen Square Entry

Beijing National Museum Ticket Prebooking, Tiananmen Square Entry

AU$13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beijing National Museum Ticket Prebooking, Tiananmen Square Entry
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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$250 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$250
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (314 reviews)
"Location y la gente trabajando con mucho pacion fabuloso y el precio por lo que representé regresaría de nuevo"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

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$145 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$145
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City are located ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
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
The price is AU$106 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$106
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
ManXin Qianmen Courtyard Hotel

ManXin Qianmen Courtyard Hotel

4 out of 5
120 Dajiang Hutong, Qianmen East Street Beijing
The price is AU$198 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$198
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Excellent staff. The location is perfect if you like old China with new shops, restaurants and beautifully designed hotels."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

ManXin Qianmen Courtyard Hotel
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street Beijing Beijing
The price is AU$118 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$118
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I loved EVERYTHING about this property except the food . Both restaurants were garbage. The food was horrible. The breakfast was a waste of money. I did not find options I enjoyed on any of the days I attempted to eat from the breakfast buffet as well as the Hot Pot Restaurant, which was DISGUSTING. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
No.2 Wangfujing Main Street Beijing Beijing
The price is AU$191 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$191
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (259 reviews)
"Room service wasn’t amazing. Had the minestrone soup which eas nice but the bread was extremely stale and clearly had been used from breakfast"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
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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 Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade 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 Ritan Park or The Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.

A grand, illuminated church with three domes and intricate architectural details.
Photo by Chris
Open Photo by Chris

Dongdan

Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Street and Oriental Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.

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