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.
Peking University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Peking University during your trip to Beijing. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Tsinghua University
Explore the campus of Tsinghua University during your trip to Beijing. Visit the shops and temples 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
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Top hotels in Haidian
Shangri-La Beijing
Peace Hotel Beijing
Hotel is extremely dated.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
LiveFortuna Hotel
Good location, quiet and clean
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Sumptuous breakfast buffet, courteous, helpful, responsive staff, immaculately, clean room, and excellent location. This is the best hotel I have ever stayed in!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Great location of the hotel with all amenities close by. Big enough size bedroom and spotless. Above all the staff were great and Riley is helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 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. Marco Polo Bridge and Dabaotai Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum 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. Wangfujing Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.
