Beijing's Haidian District

Haidian District
Beijing's Haidian District, located in the northwestern part of this ancient city, is its second largest "neighborhood." It is home to China's most famous colleges – Tsinghua and Peking Universities – as well as several other schools. As a result, most of the area's residents are students, so this neighborhood has an MTV generation vibe. It's a great part of the city to take in music, checkout a very local bar scene and enjoy the free scenery available on the public campuses.

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What to Do:

Got an Hour, Get a Drink!

When spending time in the Haidian District, enjoy a few drinks at a local hangout – Propaganda. Propaganda is open late (8 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. during the week; 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday) and drinks are inexpensive thanks to the fact that the local clientele is typically students.

If you decide to take in the local student culture of Beijing at Propaganda, it’s important to know that this is a cash-only bar.

Propaganda
100m North of the East Gate of Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou, Haidian District
Phone: +86-10-6286-3991
Subway Stop: Line 13 Wu Dao Kou, Exit east (10-minute taxi)

Local Music, Local Grooves

You might be in Beijing because of its historical culture, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't partake in live music at one of the city's most popular venues among locals. D-22 is a new venue that showcases local punk and experimental music groups and artists. This is a great place to be entertained after-hours (Open 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Closed Mondays), but bring cash as this hot-spot, like so many others in the city, is cash-only.

D-22
242 Chengfu Lu (Between Wu Dao Kou Subway Station and Peking University East Gate), Haidian District
Phone: +86-10-6265-3177
Subway Stop: Line 13 Wu Dao Kou, Exit Wu Dao Kou West (Walk west 500 meters)

Perfect for People Watchers and Nature Lovers

If you have extra free time in the Haidian District and feel like walking around and enjoying the awe-inspiring landscaping associated with university life, both Peking and Tsinghua Universities are open to the public. The campuses are beautiful and offer travelers an inside look into life as a student in China. This getaway is perfect for travelers looking for a fun, stress-free afternoon, taking in the local culture.

Peking University

Tsinghua University

Attention History and Art Lovers

Located near the Beijing Zoo, the Beijing Stone Sculpture Museum is the largest of its kind in the city. Founded in a Buddhist temple (Temple of Five Pagodas), this museum boasts a wonderful collection of ancient Chinese stone sculptures from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Beijing Stone Sculpture Museum
No. 24 Wu TaiSi Village, BaiShiQiao Road, Haidian District
Phone: +86-10-6218-6081

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