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
Enjoy a performance at Great Hall of the People, a popular theatre in Beijing. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
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 performance at National Centre for the Performing Arts, a popular theatre in Beijing. Visit the shops 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.
Yongdingmen
You can learn about the history of Beijing with a stop at Yongdingmen. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
BusDa: Forbidden City & Royal Treasure House Walking Tour
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing Forbidden City Ancient Ruins Ticket Pass
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
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 16 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing
Fresh and tasty breakfast, easy and convenient transportation.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
Room was very big and clean. Very good location too and there was a good breakfast spread. Staff went above and beyond to help, especially when we needed to order in food.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 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 8 Dec 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Really appreciated the service attitude of the staff who were very friendly, including Ms 刘玉侠 who gave me warm packs, brought a fan and was timely and great in the cleaning of the room every morning! Location was really good. 24/7 laundry machines at B1 were also really convenient. Breakfast was ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Staff went out of there way to help and make sure we had a good stay
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xuanwu
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres 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
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum 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 Mingrui Mansion 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 Mingrui Mansion 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. Beijing Capital Theatre is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
