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 shops and temples 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 entertainment choices 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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
Old Summer Palace
These once extravagant imperial palaces and gardens were all but destroyed in the 19th-century, but the crumbling ruins are still worth visiting.
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.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing:Forbidden City Tour+option (T-square/HeavenTemple)
Top hotels in Haidian
Shangri-La Beijing
Peace Hotel Beijing
"The property was central enough for shopping and tourist activities. Walking distance from the metro station. We were placed in the old side of the hotel so wasn’t pleased about that."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
"Great Hotel. Location was really good, lots of shopping"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
"Beautiful hotel in a central location, just a short distance from the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the main shopping district. The hotel has its own direct entrance to the shopping mall, making everything incredibly convenient. The pool and amenities are absolutely top-notch and truly next ..."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
"Great hotel, clean, good value and would recommend to anyone else looking to stay here!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
"Rooms felt slightly outdated and some fixtures were dirty or slightly broken/tight. Other than that service was phenomenal as always with four seasons."
Reviewed on 18 May 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.
Shishahai
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Shicha Lake Park and Prince Gong Mansion 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. Marco Polo Bridge and Baijing Bayi Ski Field 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.
