Haidian

Haidian is a district in northwestern Beijing, China, known for its concentration of universities, research institutions, and technology companies.

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Zhongguancun: A technology and research hub in Beijing’s Haidian District, often called China’s Silicon Valley. This area concentrates the universities, research institutes, and technology companies associated with Haidian.
Beijing: The capital municipality of the People’s Republic of China. Haidian is one of Beijing’s urban districts.
Yenching University: A former Christian university in Beijing that merged into Peking University in 1952. Its former campus became part of Peking University’s Haidian setting.
Chinese technology industry: The companies and organizations that develop and commercialize technology in China. Haidian’s firms and research institutions are a prominent part of this national sector.
Peking University: A major research university in Beijing, founded in 1898. Its campus is one of Haidian’s landmark centers of higher education.
Beijing Municipality: A provincial-level municipality in northern China that includes Beijing’s urban districts and surrounding areas. Haidian is administered within this municipality.
Tsinghua Garden: A historic garden and former imperial estate on the site of Tsinghua University in Beijing. The university’s origins in this estate connect Haidian’s academic landscape to its imperial past.
University town: An urban area whose institutions and economy are strongly shaped by universities. Haidian’s university concentration gives parts of the district this character.
Tsinghua University: A major research university in Beijing, established in 1911. Its campus anchors Haidian’s academic and scientific community.
Summer Palace: A vast imperial garden in Beijing, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This major heritage site lies in Haidian and contrasts with its modern research identity.