Xuanwu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Xuan Wu Lake Park which includes a lake or waterhole
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum showing heritage architecture as well as a large group of people
Xuan Wu Lake Park featuring a lake or waterhole
Xuan Wu Lake Park which includes heritage architecture as well as a large group of people
Xuan Wu Lake Park showing autumn leaves and a park

Popular places to visit

Natural History Museum featuring heritage architecture, signage and flowers

Beijing Museum of Natural History

Enjoy the wonders of the natural world at this large museum, home to dinosaurs and plenty of preserved wildlife.

Beijing Museum of Natural History
Tiananmen Square featuring a city, an administrative building and a square or plaza

Great Hall of the People

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Great Hall of the People, a popular theatre in Beijing. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

Great Hall of the People

Qianmen Street

During your trip to Beijing, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Qianmen Street. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.

Qianmen Street

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.

Dashilan Street

National Centre for the Performing Arts

Enjoy a performance at National Centre for the Performing Arts, a popular theatre in Beijing. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

National Centre for the Performing Arts

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.

Niujie Mosque

Activities

4-Hour Forbidden City & Jinshan Park Mini-Group Walking Tour

Small Group Forbidden City Tours with Optional Sights

AU$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group Forbidden City Tours with Optional Sights
Temple of Heaven Tickets Booking

Temple of Heaven Tickets Booking

AU$12
per adult
Temple of Heaven Tickets Booking
Peking Opera show

Beijing LiYuan Theatre VIP Seats Opera Show with Private Transfer Service

AU$185
per adult
Beijing LiYuan Theatre VIP Seats Opera Show with Private Transfer Service
Liyuan Theater Beijing Opera Show Tickets

Liyuan Theatre Beijing Opera Show Tickets

AU$61
per adult
Liyuan Theatre Beijing Opera Show Tickets
2-Day Small-Group Tour of Beijing Highlights

2-Day Mini Group to Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

AU$283
per adult
2-Day Mini Group to Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights
Shaolin Temple

Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple from Beijing by Bullet Train with Kungfu Show

AU$993
per adult
Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple from Beijing by Bullet Train with Kungfu Show
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Our pick of the best Xuanwu Hotel Deals

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
5 out of 5
No.18 Xuanwumenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, Beijing
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$242 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (240 reviews)
Very satisfied
"I recently stayed for 4 nights at this hotel and had a fantastic experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and always willing to help, making me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The room itself was spotless, and I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the beds. Instead of the usual ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
3.5 out of 5
No. 36 Nan Wei Road, Xicheng District, Beijing
The price is AU$124 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$124
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (526 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
5 out of 5
168 Guang An Men Wai Avenue, Xi Cheng District, Beijing, Beijing
The price is AU$155 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$155
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (238 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. We were only there on a stopover for 2 nights and had to pack a lot in. There was a mix up with our booking but the staff went out of their way to sort it out. The breakfast was one of the most well stocked we've experienced, which was great for our fussy children. The ..."

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Grand Mercure Beijing Central
4 out of 5
6 Xuanwumen Nei Avenue, Xicheng, Beijing
The price is AU$140 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and The Palace ...
7.8/10 Good! (284 reviews)
Extremely helpful staff
"When I arrived the front desk staff, particularly Frank was excellent at helping me with an issue I was having. He went out of his way to help me, even calling a few people on my behalf. The hotel location was very convenient, easy walking to two subways and multiple bus lines."

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2024

Grand Mercure Beijing Central
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Beijing
The price is AU$130 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Location is the first thing we like, in the heart of Beijing, easy to get to metro, bus stops, or simply get a taxi right out side the gate. The breakfast choices are more than sufficient. The cleaning lady Wang Xiao Na is super nice to us, she does a great job taking care of our needs and always ..."

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing, Beijing
The price is AU$319 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$319
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and The Palace Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (757 reviews)
"The hotel is perfect for both business and family travelers for its locatiom, amenities, etc., but for the best stay, contact CECILIA, the hotel concierge, before departing for the hotel bc she IS FANTASTIC (!!!) and really made all of the difference in our stay. She will arrange all of your transportation ..."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Grand Hyatt Beijing
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Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu

Houhai Lake which includes heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

Xicheng

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Xidan Shopping Center or XiDan Shopping District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.

Xicheng
Fengtai showing a city and landscape views

Fengtai

1/5(1 area review)

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.

Fengtai
Temple of Heaven showing heritage architecture, religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Downtown Beijing

Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street 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.

Downtown Beijing
Dong Hua Men Night Market

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.

Dongdan
National Museum of China showing signage

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.

Wangfujing Shopping Area
Dongcheng - Wangfujing

Dongcheng

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

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.

Dongcheng

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