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 acclaimed art scene and temples in this culturally rich area.
National Centre for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a performance at National Centre for the Performing Arts, a storied theater in Beijing. Visit the shops 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.
Yongdingmen
You can learn about the history of Beijing with a trip to Yongdingmen. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Top hotels in Xuanwu
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
The front desk staffs can be more engaging and friendly. They are very helpful when requested. Just that it would make the guests more welcome with greetings like 你好 or "Good morning" when seen passes by.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Fresh and tasty breakfast, easy and convenient transportation.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 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
Peking Courtyard Qianmen
family friendly
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
We were given a welcome fruit pack. Room was clean and we get daily bottled water supply. Breakfast was the best. Hotel must know guests will be busy touring during the day that the breakfast served was like lunch already with so much choices of food items. Its also 10mins by foot to Temple of Heaven. ...
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Great hotel
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu
Xicheng
Historic sites, museums, and theaters highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Joy 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. Lianhuachi 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 Intime Lotte Department Store 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
Beijing Duan Qirui Residential and Beijing Capital Theatre 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.
