Xizhimen
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Forbidden City
This formerly restricted imperial palace complex is now a public museum that shows the splendor of the old China. It is one of Beijing’s most impressive sites.
Wangfujing Street
Find the latest fashion or cheap souvenirs and sample local cuisine in this bustling pedestrian-only street, one of the city’s most popular shopping strips.
Tiananmen Square
One of the most famous squares in the world, this spot is the beating heart of Beijing and has always been the site of mass protests and national celebrations.
Great Wall of China
After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Great Wall of China
See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.
Sanlitun Road
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with Toboggan Slide down
Day Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver
Top hotels in Xizhimen
Peace Hotel Beijing
The pool is under renovation
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
The hotel is Locatel on a very good area, but the condition in general is very poor and the price is high compared to other hotels in the area.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
This is a stunning hotel with excellent facilities and great staff. Its location is perfect for Beijing and it has everything one could possibly want, including a little robot to deliver room service, amazing!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
skip the breakfast if you must. its the worst hotel breakfast i ever had & limited variety. hotel room just renovated so its modern besides that the hotel is quite dated like stepping back to the 90s. location is not too bad since you are 5 mins walk away from the shopping strip. my first time in ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Hotel is getting old. Worn out. Breakfast is very good. Breakfast Staff cant speak or read understand English.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xizhimen
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Forbidden 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.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Forbidden City is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Forbidden City or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
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.
Wangfujing Shopping Area
Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Forbidden City or Wangfujing Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.
Dongdan
Visitors to Dongdan love its popular shops, and you can check out Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum and Oriental Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dengshikou Station.
