Xicheng District Bureau of Culture and Tourism in Beijing has recently unveiled five top major travel areas, enabling visitors to fully experience the enchanting highlights of Xicheng District through walking in a leisurely way.

Route 1: Start by attending a play at Drum Tower West Theater, then head southwards down Gulou West Street to try traditional dishes of Beijing cuisine at Yandaixiejie Street. Learn about the local history by visiting Wanning Bridge before heading for Jingshan Park, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Central Axis in Beijing. End your tour at Yilan Hall, where you can soak up the stunning scenery of Taiye Lake.

Recommended accommodation venue in the vicinity: Bamboo Garden Hotel

Address: No. 24 Xiaoshiqiao Hutong, Jiugulou Street

Route 2: Beijing Fun, a renowned commercial block, is certainly a must-go place. Walk into Beijing Fun, and you will encounter a beautiful fusion of tradition and modernity, history and new fashion. Start your morning off right with a cup of coffee from Starbucks's flagship store at Beijing Fun before heading over to PAGEONE to browse their books. You can also visit Manchester United Theater of Dreams. The first floor of the theater sells a range of Manchester United-related items, while the second floor houses the Team Journey Museum. Don't forget Manchester United Paradise located on the B2 floor.

Recommended dining options: If you're looking for Chinese food, TIDU and JUQI are great choices. If you're more interested in fusion cuisines, try na+ or MUJIdiner providing Chinese-French fusion dishes and Japanese-Italian fusion dishes respectively.

Route 3: Leave from Beijing Fun, then go across Meishi Street, and you will arrive at several places full of fresh experiences. First, there's Yangmeizhu Xiejie, a hutong formed more than 500 years ago. Despite its antiquity, this charming neighborhood has a certain literary flair and an abundance of cultural and creative boutique stores. Qianmenxi Heyan Street may not be as dazzling as Yangmeizhu Xiejie, but it holds its own historical significance as a former financial street during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican era. During this time, several notable hotels, such as Yanbin Hotel and Zhongxi Hotel, were established on this street, earning it the moniker of "Hotel Street". Moreover, Beijing Temple Theater (Zhengyici Xilou) hailed as a "living relic" of Peking Opera theaters is an attraction not to be missed.

Recommended accommodation venue in the vicinity: 18HOW Putao Yuanzi

Address: No.18 Peiying Hutong, south exit of Meishi Street

Route 4: Fuchengmen Inner Street is one of the oldest streets in Beijing, dating back to the Yuan Dynasty. It is home to several historical landmarks, such as the White Pagoda of Miaoying Temple, the Temple of Emperors of the Past Dynasties, the Geological Museum of China, and the Former Residence of Lu Xun in Beijing.

Visitors can explore the aforementioned attractions, snap photos, savor coffee, and wander to Xisi Archway to have a good view of the adjacent turrets.

Recommended accommodation venue in the vicinity: WeLight Hotel

Address: No.25 Xinjiekou South Street

Route 5: Beijing Tianqiao Museum exclusively features exhibits related to Tianqiao Area of Beijing, making it the sole museum of its kind in China. Additionally, Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center has been developed into an international venue for performing artists, specifically musicals, dramas, and stage shows. Many of China's most renowned and accomplished musical theaters are based in this area. There is also an interesting four-sided clock at Shimin Square, as well as Tai'anli that became an Internet-famous spot recently.

Recommended accommodation venue in the vicinity: Weicasa Xiaoxiang Hotel

Address: No.42 Beiwei Road, Xicheng District.

Come and explore Xicheng! With so many amazing options, there is always something for everyone.

(Source: WeChat official account "Beijing Xicheng")