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.
Houhai Park
Explore the great outdoors at Houhai Park, a lovely green space in Beijing. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums 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.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Top hotels in Xicheng
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
The bed was super comfy, it was clean and we had breakfast everyday which provided a great range of food. The staff were exceptional which really made our stay. The hotel provided a peaceful stay for a very busy holiday!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Room was very big and clean. Very good location too and there was a good breakfast spread. Staff went above and beyond to help, especially when we needed to order in food.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Fresh and tasty breakfast, easy and convenient transportation.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street
Staffs are perfectly courteous. Room is very clean.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Nostalgia S Hotel (Beijing Financial Street）
Convenient location, helpful front desk, quiet, comfortable beds, kids friendly environment, excellent room serive.
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
The staff were friendly and helpful. Room is clean and the location is convenient.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xicheng
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 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 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.
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.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Beijing Capital Theatre is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
Dongzhimen
While you're in Dongzhimen, take in top sights like Raffles City Beijing and jump on the metro at Dongzhimen Station to see more of the city.
