Xuanwu
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Beijing Museum of Natural History
Enjoy the wonders of the natural world at this large museum, home to dinosaurs and plenty of preserved wildlife.
Great Hall of the People
Get tickets for a show at Great Hall of the People, a storied theater in Beijing. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Dashilan Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can enjoy retail therapy at Dashilan Street. Discover the acclaimed art scene 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.
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.
Baiyun Guan
Find out about the history of Beijing with a stop at Baiyun Guan. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service
Top hotels in Xuanwu
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
The front desk staffs can be more engaging and friendly. They are very helpful when requested. Just that it would make the guests more welcome with greetings like 你好 or "Good morning" when seen passes by.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Fresh and tasty breakfast, easy and convenient transportation.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
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 Dec 23, 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 Dec 26, 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Really appreciated the service attitude of the staff who were very friendly, including Ms 刘玉侠 who gave me warm packs, brought a fan and was timely and great in the cleaning of the room every morning! Location was really good. 24/7 laundry machines at B1 were also really convenient. Breakfast was ...
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Staff went out of there way to help and make sure we had a good stay
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu
Xicheng
Historic sites, museums, and theaters highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Joy City or Xidan Shopping Center 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. Lianhuachi 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
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 Mingrui Mansion and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum, 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 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
Beijing Capital Theatre and Dongsi Hutong are top sights in Dongcheng, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more sights in the area.
