Xizhimen Travel Guide
Beijing


Popular places to visit

Wangfujing Street
During your visit to Beijing, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Wangfujing Street. Discover the entertainment choices and temples in this culturally rich area.

Great Wall of China
After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Forbidden City
You can browse the exhibits at Forbidden City, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Beijing. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

Tiananmen Square
You can learn about the history of Beijing with a stop at Tiananmen Square. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Great Wall of China
Great Wall of China is just one of the places to see in Badalingzhen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Sanlitun Road
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Xizhimen

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Very good rooms and great proximity to Wangfujing, the Forbidden City, and Metro.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Wonderful experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Grand Hyatt Beijing
Friendly, helpful staff that answers to our needs and issues. Swimming pool was the best choice ask far across all the hotel I’ve stayed.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Fairmont Beijing
Room was outstanding (gold room). Gym and pool excellent. Staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Rebook the hotel. I love it.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Conrad Beijing
Excellent breakfast coupled with stand out staff service. A blend of luxury and comfort.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xizhimen

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.

Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Beijing Duan Qirui Residential is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.

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.

Dongzhimen
While you're in Dongzhimen, take in top sights like Raffles City Beijing and jump on the metro at Dongzhimen Station to see more of the city.

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.

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.
