Xihulin Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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)
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Options(ENG/ESP/RUS)
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)
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Jingshan Hill Tour Options
Top hotels in Xihulin
Mumian Beijing Daxing International Airport, part of Hyatt
"Convenient to the airport. Very new and clean rooms. Super helpful staff."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing International Airport
"As a convenient hotel close to the airport, it's done it job. It got shuttle bus come and go to hotel. But it only got one restaurant in the hotel, nothing around the hotel."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Beijing Daxing Airport
"Airport shuttle is great"
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
MeichenBeijingDaxinginternationalairport
Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing Jinyuan Road
"Very new and clean! Excellent breakfast."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024
Time Ode Garden Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Xihulin
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.
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.
South Chaoyang
The museums and theme parks are just a few things visitors like about South Chaoyang. Happy Valley Amusement Park and Beijing Yansha Outlets are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Beijing Happy Valley Station or Nanlouzizhuang Station to get around the larger area.
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.
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.
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.
