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 temples and shops 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.
Qianmen Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Qianmen Street. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
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.
National Centre for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a performance at National Centre for the Performing Arts, a popular theatre 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.
Activities
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Scenic Bus & Cruise Day Tour
Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Our pick of the best Xuanwu Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Peking Courtyard Qianmen
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu
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.
Shishahai
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Prince Gong’s Residence and Shichahai are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Beihai North Station or Ping'anli Station to get around the larger area.
Fengtai
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.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum 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 Paleolithic Museum and Oriental Plaza. 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.