Xizhimen Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
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 temples and shops 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.
Wangfujing Street
During your visit to Beijing, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Wangfujing Street. Discover the acclaimed art galleries 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 entertainment choices and shops in this culturally rich area.
Summer Palace
Explore the great outdoors at Summer Palace, a lovely green space in Beijing. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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.
Top hotels in Xizhimen
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Location of hotel is awesome, walking distance to forbidden city and surrounded with many eateries. Room was clean and good size. no complaints
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center
The attention of Mr. Wilson at the reception is very remarkable, he helped us a lot and we are very grateful
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Clean tasty breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Wonderful experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Everything was amazing with the stay. Service was great, and everyone was helpful. The room was clean and was cleaned every day during the stay. The only complaint I have is that they don't have a self-serving laundry room.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hilton Beijing
Nice place to stay - with great breakfasts :)
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xizhimen
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Forbidden 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. Forbidden City 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 Forbidden City 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.
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 Forbidden City or Wangfujing Street 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.
