Xicheng Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Beijing Financial Street
Beijing Financial Street is just one of the places to see in Beijing, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the museums and entertainment venues in this culturally rich area.
Jingshan Park
Get the best views of central Beijing, the Forbidden City and the White Dagoba in Beihai Park from the hill in this former royal garden.
Beihai Park
Created more than a thousand years ago as an imperial garden, this huge green space wrapped around a lake is an oasis in Beijing’s bustling city center.
XiDan Shopping District
During your visit to Beijing, you can enjoy retail therapy at XiDan Shopping District. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
Prince Gong Mansion
You can browse the exhibits at Prince Gong Mansion, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Beijing. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
Jingshan Table Tennis Park
Catch an event at Jingshan Table Tennis Park during your trip to Beijing. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Beijing: Private Roundtrip Transfer to Great Wall of China
Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour
Top hotels in Xicheng
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Great location with excellent services.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Great buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Needs some renovations but overall experience was great!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Pan Pacific Beijing
Outstanding hotel, everyone was extremely helpful. Very clean and the staff was very helpful in anything we needed. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Peace Hotel Beijing
Other neighbourhoods around Xicheng
Shishahai
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Forbidden City and Shicha Lake Park 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.
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.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Forbidden City 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 Street and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum. 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 Forbidden City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
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.
