Xuanwu
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Great Hall of the People
Enjoy a performance at Great Hall of the People, a popular theatre in Beijing. Visit the shops and temples 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.
Dashilan Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Dashilan Street. Discover the acclaimed art galleries 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 shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Liulichang
During your trip to Beijing, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Liulichang. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.
Niujie Mosque
You can find out about the history of Beijing with a visit to Niujie Mosque. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
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 Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)
Top hotels in Xuanwu
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Air-conditioning is not turned on and window can only open a bit so very stuffy and hot.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Hotel is walking distance to temple of heaven and subway. Breakfast is plentiful of choices. Free laundry is bonus. The beds we have though hard and bathroom is flooded due to how bath tub was installed, still a good hotel due to staff friendliness and customer service.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Liuli Tile Courtyard Hotel Tian Anmen Wangfujing Houhai
Room is small. Location is not that convenient. The property conditions need to be improved for that price. Breakfast has very little options.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
Gym and pool was closed, AC in the room was now working properly, hard sleep at night. Very stuffy. But the personal was very polite and helpful, clean rooms, good location.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu
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.
Fengtai
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Marco Polo Bridge and Dabaotai Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum 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
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Forbidden City 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 Wangfujing Street and Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum. 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 Forbidden City 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. Wangfujing Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
