Haidian Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Tsinghua University
Explore the campus of Tsinghua University during your trip to Beijing. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Summer Palace
Overlooking the serene waters of Kunming Lake, this palace served as a tranquil retreat for the Qing Emperors and still provides a peaceful haven for visitors.
Peking University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Peking University during your trip to Beijing. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this culturally rich area.
Fragrant Hills Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fragrant Hills Park, a lovely green space in Beijing. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
China Central Television Tower
Enjoy panoramic views over Beijing and a sunset dinner in a rotating restaurant at the tallest landmark in the city.
Old Summer Palace
Reveal the ghosts of ancient China in the crumbling stonework of Beijing’s once-magnificent palaces.
Activities
Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Giant Panda Encounter Day Tour
Yuxiandu Chinese Royal Cuisine Museum with Show and Royal Banquet
Beijing Summer Palace Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)
A Private Journey through Olympic Grandeur and Garden Artistry
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace No Shopping one-day tour
Our pick of the best Haidian Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Beijing
Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025
Holiday Inn Beijing Chang An West by IHG
Reviewed on 20 May 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025
Novotel Beijing Peace
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Haidian
Zhongguancun
Even though there aren't top sights in Zhongguancun, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Zhongguancun Electronics City. Jump on the metro at Zhongguancun Station to see more of the city.
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. Beijing National Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huixinxijie Beikou Station or Huixinxijie Nankou Station to see more of the city.
Shishahai
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Prince Gong’s Residence and Shicha Lake Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Beihai North Station or Ping'anli Station to get around the larger area.
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.
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.
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.