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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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.
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
Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets
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
Location of hotel is awesome, walking distance to forbidden city and surrounded with many eateries. Room was clean and good size. no complaints
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center
The attention of Mr. Wilson at the reception is very remarkable, he helped us a lot and we are very grateful
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Novotel Beijing Peace
Staff were nice, room was clean but less amenities and the room size a bit small
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Clean tasty breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Wonderful experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Haidian
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.
Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Forbidden City or Xidan Shopping Center 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 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.
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. Forbidden City is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
