Xuanwu
Beijing
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Dashilan Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping 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 with a visit to Niujie Mosque. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Maliandao Tea Street
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Maliandao Tea Street. Experience the museums and entertainment venues 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.
Things to do
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service
Top hotels in Xuanwu
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Great location with excellent services.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
The room was dirty until we asked for cleaning twice. It is quite a chore to open the room windows for fresh air. The price is too high for the room condition. Not going to stay there in the future
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Great sized room & breakfast was excellent. Good location to subway and food shops etc.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Staff was friendly, the room was cleaned and stocked daily. Very close to great shopping. Will stay again
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Very nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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. Beijing Automobile Museum and Beijing World Park 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
