Xicheng
Beijing
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Prince Gong Mansion
You can browse the exhibits at Prince Gong Mansion, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Beijing. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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)
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing: Jinshanling Gt Wall Trip, Depart 7:30 Bus w/ Ticket
Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)
Top hotels in Xicheng
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
"Good location | Clean rooms"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
"Wonderful place to stay in Beijing"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Pan Pacific Beijing
"clean room, good breakfast verity, close to main shopping streets. wifi was not great. special thank you to Jack and Joey. we were having major problems with connectivity to the internet and they were very kind helping us to book tours, taxis etc"
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
"Classy hotel located near shopping and stations. Nice big rooms, increadable breakfast"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street
"Bathroom has a little weird smell. Otherwise, great experience!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
"Everything is good and normal."
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
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 Street 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 Oriental Plaza and Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade. 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 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
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.
