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

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
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

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 fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Dashilan Street

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

National Centre for the Performing Arts

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

National Centre for the Performing Arts

Activities

Beijing 10h Mini Group: Great Wall, Forbidden City,Tiananmen Sq.

Beijing 10h Mini Group: Great Wall, Forbidden City,Tiananmen Sq.

AU$146
per adult
Beijing 10h Mini Group: Great Wall, Forbidden City,Tiananmen Sq.
Beijing City Walking Tour

Beijing City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated

AU$8
per adult
Beijing City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
Hutong

Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour Walk with a Beijinger

AU$85
per adult
Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour Walk with a Beijinger
Temple of Heaven Tickets Booking

Temple of Heaven Tickets Booking

AU$15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Temple of Heaven Tickets Booking
Liyuan Theater Beijing Opera Show Tickets

Liyuan Theatre Beijing Opera Show Tickets

AU$60
per adult
Liyuan Theatre Beijing Opera Show Tickets
Beijing to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Day Trip with Bullet Train

Beijing to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Day Trip with Bullet Train

AU$1,002
per adult
Beijing to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Day Trip with Bullet Train
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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
The price is AU$251 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$251
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (255 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 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$128 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$128
27 June - 28 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (553 reviews)
"Excellent property and centrally located. Very clean with a very attentive staff."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 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$172 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$172
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (253 reviews)
"The staff were friendly. The location is great, it’s nearby shops/restaurants. I like everything except the spa. The female spa needs deep cleaning. Hair everywhere. Seems like it hasn’t been cleaned in ages. Everything else was clean except the spa."

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Peking Courtyard Qianmen
Peking Courtyard Qianmen
3 out of 5
No. 6 Xiao'an Lanying Headiao, Xicheng District, Beijing
The price is AU$270 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$270
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Wangfujing Street and Temple of Heaven ...
"Wow, this hotel is amazing,It was truly an exceptional experience. From the moment I stepped into the beautifully decorated lobby, I was captivated by the elegant traditional architecture and intricate design details that evoke a sense of authentic Chinese culture. The staff was incredibly friendly ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Peking Courtyard Qianmen
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing, Beijing
The price is AU$351 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$351
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (787 reviews)
"The lobby is wonderful. The rooms and hall ways have a smell and are out dated. Old and dirty"

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Novotel Beijing Peace
Novotel Beijing Peace
4 out of 5
No 3 Jinyu Hutong, Beijing, Beijing
The price is AU$174 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$174
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Beijing. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel next to the Waldorf Astoria and across there street from the Peninsula. Nice walk to the East gate of the Forbidden City. Comfortable rooms and food available and all can be paid with a credit card!"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Novotel Beijing Peace
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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
Houhai Lake which includes heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

Shishahai

The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Prince Gong Mansion and Shichahai are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Beihai North Station or Ping'anli Station to get around the larger area.

Shishahai
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 World Park and Baijing Bayi Ski Field 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

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