Xuanwu
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Great Hall of the People
Get tickets for a show at Great Hall of the People, a storied theater 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 enjoy retail therapy at Dashilan Street. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.
Niujie Mosque
You can find out about the history of Beijing when you stop by Niujie Mosque. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
National Centre for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a performance at National Centre for the Performing Arts, a storied theater in Beijing. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Baiyun Guan
Find out about the history of Beijing with a stop at Baiyun Guan. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Xuanwu Hotel Deals
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Great location with excellent services.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
This is not a hotel for foreigners. 1.Room for 4 Travelers does not mean you get enough beds. Booked an Executve suite for our family of 4 and was told by the manager that we needed to pay extra for cots for our kids (11 and 13 yrs old ) as the room had only one bed. Pics on Expedia and Doubletree ...
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Great sized room & breakfast was excellent. Good location to subway and food shops etc.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Staff was friendly, the room was cleaned and stocked daily. Very close to great shopping. Will stay again
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Very nice
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu
Xicheng
Beihai Park and Jingshan Park offer serene green spaces, while the bustling Xidan commercial district and Houhai bar area provide lively entertainment. Explore historic sites like Prince Gong's Residence and enjoy easy access to seven metro lines.
Fengtai
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Museum and Beijing World Park 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
Historic 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
Dongdan is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum and Oriental Plaza, and you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
Wangfujing Shopping Area
Historic 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
Home to major cultural attractions like the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng boasts vibrant nightlife in Nanluoguxiang's hutongs and shopping at Wangfujing. Prestigious hotels and nine metro lines ensure a convenient stay.
