Haidian
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Summer Palace
This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.
Peking University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Peking University, during your trip to Beijing. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this culturally rich area.
Tsinghua University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Tsinghua University, during your trip to Beijing. Visit the temples 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 acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums 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
Visit the fascinating remains of this formerly lavish complex of imperial palaces, devastated during the 1800s.
Things to do
MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing: Jinshanling Gt Wall Trip, Depart 7:30 Bus w/ Ticket
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Top hotels in Haidian
Shangri-La Beijing
Staff were very supportive, the amenities in the hotel were great
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Peace Hotel Beijing
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Ideal location & good breakfast
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Our family recently stayed four nights at the Grand Hyatt Beijing, and overall it turned into a truly memorable experience. We did encounter some issues with the room condition on the day we checked in, which was a bit stressful given our tight schedule during a short stay in Beijing. However, what ...
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Very nice hotel and in a good location.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
LiveFortuna Hotel
Nice room and friendly staff
Reviewed on Mar 30, 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
Shishahai is well-liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Forbidden City and Shicha Lake Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Beihai North Station or Ping'anli Station to get around.
Xicheng
Historic sites, museums, and theaters 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
Xuanwu is a destination travelers like for its historic sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Guang'anmennei Station or Guang'anmen Station to explore sights like Niujie Mosque.
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.
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.