Xizhimen Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Find the latest fashion or cheap souvenirs and sample local cuisine in this bustling pedestrian-only street, one of the city’s most popular shopping strips.
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 formerly restricted imperial palace complex is now a public museum that shows the splendor of the old China. It is one of Beijing’s most impressive sites.
Tiananmen Square
One of the most famous squares in the world, this spot is the beating heart of Beijing and has always been the site of mass protests and national celebrations.
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.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Top hotels in Xizhimen
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Great hotel
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Staff went out of there way to help and make sure we had a good stay
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Room was spacious with washer and dryer! Excellent
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Fairmont Beijing
A lovely hotel, the room and facilities were 5*. The staff were fabulous, it really felt like a luxury hotel
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hilton Beijing Capital Airport
great
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
very good loaction
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xizhimen
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.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Beijing Duan Qirui Residential is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
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.
Wangfujing Shopping Area
Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Mingrui Mansion or Wangfujing Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Mingrui Mansion and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
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.
