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 stop at National Centre for the Performing Arts, an entertaining place to visit 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.
Liulichang
During your trip to Beijing, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Liulichang. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)
Top hotels in Xuanwu
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Lots of bugs in the room. A/C could not keep up. Fridge did not work.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Such a fantastic hotel experience! Everything was amazing from start to finish: from the very spacious room to the fantastic breakfast. The staff in particular made such a HUGE impact on making this experience so memorable and wonderful. HUGE thanks to: Jovi, Arthur, Peter, David, Finn and Johan ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Classy hotel located near shopping and stations. Nice big rooms, increadable breakfast
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Everything is good and normal.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
ManXin Qianmen Courtyard Hotel
Clean room, very small for two people. Breakfast could use some work in making it more intercontinental. Did not like a limited Chinese options.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
The property was central enough for shopping and tourist activities. Walking distance from the metro station. We were placed in the old side of the hotel so wasn’t pleased about that.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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. Marco Polo Bridge and Baijing Bayi Ski Field 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 Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
Shishahai
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Shicha Lake Park and Prince Gong Mansion 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.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Oriental Plaza and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade. 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.
