Important Areas in Xicheng District
- Beijing Zoo
- Drum Tower and Bell Tower
- Fayuan Temple
- Huguang Guild Hall
- Miaoying Temple
- Niujie Mosque
- Liulichang -- an antiques market
- Prince Gong's Residence (Gongwang Fu)
- Xinjiekou
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