Haidian Travel Guide
Beijing
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
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.
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.
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.
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
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation
Top hotels in Haidian
Shangri-La Beijing
The purple bamboo garden is a must see. Better than than the summer place—compact and diverse, manageable for walking.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Great location, spacious room, lovely bathroom with an excellent shower and good pressure. The pool was amazing though we didn’t use it just had a peek. This is a very large hotel with access to a huge shopping area beneath. Staff were friendly, the bar area at reception served a small choice of ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Laundry set up was good but busy! Breakfast has a nice Asian and Western spread with lots of vegetable dishes. Though quite busy at times (with long line ups due to early tour excursion starts), the staff was very courteous and efficient! Thumbs up!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
clean room
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Fairmont Beijing
Great hotel, large rooms, with exceptional service. I highly recommend this hotel for staying in Beijing.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Regent Beijing
Excellent gym facilities.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 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.
Shishahai
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Shishahai. Prince Gong’s Residence and Shichahai 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.
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.
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.
