Xinhua Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Forbidden City
This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.
Wangfujing Street
Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.
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.
Tiananmen Square
From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.
Great Wall of China
See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.
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 Xinhua
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Staff was friendly, the room was cleaned and stocked daily. Very close to great shopping. Will stay again
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Very nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Novotel Beijing Peace
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing
Staff, location, services.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Xinhua
Middle Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Middle Chaoyang. Make a stop by Chaoyang Park or Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art Academy while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Beijing Chaoyang Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
South Chaoyang
The museums and theme parks are just a few things visitors like about South Chaoyang. Happy Valley Amusement Park and Beijing Yansha Outlets are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Beijing Happy Valley Station or Nanlouzizhuang Station to get around the larger area.
Beijing Central Business District
Noted for its art galleries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Beijing Central Business District. Top attractions like Huamao Commercial Street and Shin Kong Place are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hongmiao Station or Jintailu Station to see more of the city.
Liqiaozhen
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Tongzhou Museum while you're exploring Liqiaozhen and the larger area.
Yansha
Museums, shopping and bars highlight some notable features of Yansha. Make a stop by Lady Street Market or Chaoyang Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zaoying Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
Wangjing
While you're strolling through Wangjing, you may want to check out the coffee shops and art galleries. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Wangjing East Station or Wangjing South Station.
