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 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.
Taoranting Park
Explore the great outdoors at Taoranting Park, a lovely green space in Beijing. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this culturally rich area.
Maliandao Tea Street
During your visit to Beijing, you can enjoy retail therapy at Maliandao Tea Street. Experience the museums and entertainment venues in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Best Mini Group: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq, Great Wall, Hutong
Top hotels in Xuanwu
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Fresh and tasty breakfast, easy and convenient transportation.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
It was a nice, safe and quiet hotel.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Wonderful stay, we had a great experience. Large spacious suite with free bottles of water, our suite has a large balcony but unfortunately due to government rules, we cannot open the door to the balcony and enjoy it. Breakfast has good selections of food, we really liked the fresh squizeed juice ...
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Staff, amenities, location, breakfast
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Peking Courtyard Qianmen
family friendly
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Excellent accommodations! Clean, modern and conveniently located. Helpful staff that went above and beyond to make our stay a pleasant one.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
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. Beijing World 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 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
Dongsi Hutong and Lishi Alley Courtyard 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.
