Xihulin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.
Great Wall of China
After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Forbidden City
This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.
Tiananmen Square
From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.
Great Wall of China
See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.
Sanlitun Road
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Our pick of the best Xihulin Hotel Deals
Fairfield by Marriott Beijing Daxing Airport
Everything was perfect. The staff, the room and the Airport shuttle.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing International Airport
Clean room, really helpful staff
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Mumian Beijing Daxing International Airport, part of Hyatt
Yes, very unique hotel, nice ambiance
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing Jinyuan Road
Very new and clean! Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024
Nostalgia S Hotel(Beijing Liangxiang University Town）
Hotel und Personal waren optimal. Sehr sauber und viele Services inklusive (u.a. Wäscherei, Getränke). Umfangreiches Frühstück. Die Lage des Hotels hatte ich selbst falsch eingeschätzt und es lag daher ziemlich weit vom Stadtzentrum entfernt.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
MeichenBeijingDaxinginternationalairport
Great location
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xihulin
Fengtai
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Lianhuachi 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.
Xuanwu
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Xuanwu. Niujie Mosque is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Guang'anmennei Station or Guang'anmen Station to see more of the city.
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.
Jianwai Street
While you're in Jianwai Street, take in top sights like China World Trade Center or China World Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guomao Station or Yong'anli Station.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Intime Lotte Department Store 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.
