Haidian Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Summer Palace
This idyllic public park was once the summer retreat of the Qing Dynasty. It houses the iconic Boat of Purity and Ease.
Tsinghua University
Explore the campus of Tsinghua University during your trip to Beijing. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Peking University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Peking University during your trip to Beijing. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
Beijing Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Beijing Zoo home during your travels in Beijing. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this culturally rich 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.
Kunming Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kunming Lake during your travels in Beijing. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Top hotels in Haidian
Shangri-La Beijing
Clean room
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
THE HOUSEKEEPING STAFF LIU SHUI RU IS VERY GOOD AND VERY FRIENDLY
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Wonderful experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Fairmont Beijing
Service was good. Hotel beautiful
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Comcierge service was amazing.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
The room was spotless. The staff were attentive and friendly. The whole facilities were new, elegant, well maintained. Definitely will stay there again.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Haidian
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. National Olympic Sports Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huixinxijie Beikou Station or Huixinxijie Nankou 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.
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. Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Museum and Beijing World Park 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.
Dongzhimen
While you're in Dongzhimen, take in top sights like Raffles City Beijing and jump on the metro at Dongzhimen Station to see more of the city.
Dongcheng
Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Beijing Duan Qirui Residential is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
