Things to Do in Xicheng, Beijing

Known for the Houhai area, where there is a cluster of bars and restaurants by the lake, as well as shopping in the large Xidan area. The district also features attractions like Beijing Zoo, Beihai Park, and the National Centre for the Performing Arts.

  • Paleozoological Museum of ChinaNatural History Museum
  • Former Residence of Qi Baishi (Beijing)Museum
  • Beijing Zoo and AquariumZoo & Aquarium

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Xicheng in Beijing

Top things to do in Xicheng

  • Paleozoological Museum of China

    Paleozoological Museum of China

    Natural History Museum

    Compact 3-story, kid-friendly museum featuring dinosaur skeletons, fossils & a gift shop.

  • Former Residence of Qi Baishi (Beijing)

    Former Residence of Qi Baishi (Beijing)

    Museum

    Museum in China

  • Beijing Zoo and Aquarium

    Beijing Zoo and Aquarium

    Zoo & Aquarium· $

    Zoo in Beijing, China

  • Capital Museum

    Capital Museum

    4.3 · 202
    Art Museum

    museum in Xicheng, Beijing, China

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 4 PM
  • Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology

    Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology

    Themed Experience

    Chinese research institution

  • Prince Gong's Mansion

    Prince Gong's Mansion

    4.4 · 1.1k
    Palace Museum· $

    This grand, well-preserved 1777 mansion with courtyards & gardens now houses a museum.

  • Niujie (Niu Street) Mosque

    Niujie (Niu Street) Mosque

    4.8 · 294
    Famous Mosque· $

    This historic place of worship is the largest & oldest mosque in Beijing & houses cultural relics.

  • Lidai Diwang Miao

    Lidai Diwang Miao

    Historic Landmark

    Historic Buddhist temple with an imposing white dome that dates back to the Yuan Dynasty.

Where to eat & drink in Xicheng

  • Jubaoyuan Hot Pot Restaurant

    Jubaoyuan Hot Pot Restaurant

    Hot Pot· ¥1–150

    A hot pot restaurant on Niu Jie known for its lamb and beef, offering a plain soup base, sesame dipping sauce, and door nail beef pie.

    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Deyuan Roast Duck Restaurant

    Deyuan Roast Duck Restaurant

    4.4 · 268
    Chinese· ¥50–300
    Every day
    10:30 AM – 10 PM

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Map of Xicheng with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Paleozoological Museum of China
  2. 2Former Residence of Qi Baishi (Beijing)
  3. 3Beijing Zoo and Aquarium
  4. 4Capital Museum
  5. 5Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology
  6. 6Prince Gong's Mansion
  7. 7Niujie (Niu Street) Mosque
  8. 8Lidai Diwang Miao
  9. 9Jubaoyuan Hot Pot Restaurant
  10. 10Deyuan Roast Duck Restaurant

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