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
Enjoy the wonders of the natural world at this large museum, home to dinosaurs and plenty of preserved wildlife.
Dashilan Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can enjoy retail therapy 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 when you stop by Niujie Mosque. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Liulichang
During your visit to Beijing, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Liulichang. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
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 May 12, 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 May 15, 2026
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Classy hotel located near shopping and stations. Nice big rooms, increadable breakfast
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Everything is good and normal.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 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 Apr 27, 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 May 14, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu
Xicheng
Historic sites, museums, and theaters 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. Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Museum 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.
Shishahai
Shishahai is well-liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shicha Lake Park and Prince Gong Mansion are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Beihai North Station or Ping'anli Station to get around.
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.
