Xuanwu Travel Guide
Beijing
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 shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Beijing Museum of Natural History
Pose next to some very alive-looking tigers, race a dinosaur on a bike, visit the aquarium and research the evolution of humans and plant and animal species.
Dashilan Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Dashilan Street. Discover the fascinating museums 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 shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Niujie Mosque
You can find out about the history of Beijing with a visit to Niujie Mosque. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Neiliansheng Shoe Shop
During your visit to Beijing, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Neiliansheng Shoe Shop. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
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 Tours with Options from Beijing
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Top hotels in Xuanwu
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
It was a nice, safe and quiet hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
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Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Wonderful stay, we had a great experience. Large spacious suite with free bottles of water, our suite has a large balcony but unfortunately due to government rules, we cannot open the door to the balcony and enjoy it. Breakfast has good selections of food, we really liked the fresh squizeed juice ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Peking Courtyard Qianmen
family friendly
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Staff, amenities, location, breakfast
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Great location, spacious room, lovely bathroom with an excellent shower and good pressure. The pool was amazing though we didn’t use it just had a peek. This is a very large hotel with access to a huge shopping area beneath. Staff were friendly, the bar area at reception served a small choice of ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Xidan Shopping Center or XiDan Shopping District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
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.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Dongsi Hutong is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
