Xihulin Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Temple of Heaven
Behind the high walls of this peaceful complex lie some of the most impressive temples in Beijing, where human sacrifices were once held to appease ancient gods.
Top hotels in Xihulin
Fairfield by Marriott Beijing Daxing Airport
Next to Bianyi Fang. Make sure to try their Beijing Duck before leaving for the airport
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing International Airport
Nice place to stay if you’re flying out of Daxing airport. The only recommendation would be to be clearer about the airport shuttle (the Radisson shuttle ended up giving me a ride). But if the shuttle doesn’t come it’s only a half an hour’s walk with broad sidewalks.
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025
Mumian Beijing Daxing International Airport, part of Hyatt
Very good 5 star hotel. Tasteful modern design and decor. Excellent buffet breakfast. Room was very nice, great shower and modern toilet. Reasonably well equipped fitness area and a nice 20m swimming pool. My only gripe would be that the pool is open 9-9 and you have to have a swimming cap. They ...
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Nostalgia S Hotel(Beijing Liangxiang University Town）
Hôtel plutôt bien même si on entend beaucoup les bruits extérieurs depuis les chambres côté rue. J'ai attendu des heures pour que l'hôtel identifie ma réservation, hotels.com n'arrivait pas à les joindre et ce fut très long ce qui gâche l'expérience
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2024
Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing Jinyuan Road
Very new and clean! Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024
MeichenBeijingDaxinginternationalairport
Great location
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xihulin
Fengtai
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Beijing World 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.
Xuanwu
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Xuanwu. Niujie Mosque is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Guang'anmennei Station or Guang'anmen Station to see more of the city.
Xicheng
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.
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 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.
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.
