Haidian, Beijing

Administrative division

Haidian is divided into 22 subdistricts and 7 towns.

History

According to historical accounts, the name Haidian reflects the region's water-rich geography: the character '海' (hǎi) evokes a broad, sea-like expanse, while '淀' (diàn) refers to marshes or shallow ponds, both of which were once characteristic of the area.

Haidian was originally a village outside of Beijing's Inner City. It was first built in the Yuan dynasty and became one of the eight major business areas of the capital during the Qing dynasty and was the seat of such old shops as Lotus White, Quanjude and Hongbin House. The famed Old Summer Palace and Summer Palace, two grand imperial gardens are also among its reputed features. It became a university district after the building of the Tsinghua University and Yenching University campus in the early twentieth century. It is mentioned in Lao She's novel Camel Xiangzi as an academic village for students. After the foundation of the People's Republic, it was deliberately developed as a university area, with many of the Yan'an institutions moving there. It officially became an administrative district in June 1954. Since the reform and opening up, it has become the heart of China's IT industry. In the words of Time magazine:

During the later half of the 1990s, out of the Beijing districts, Haidian had the highest per capita GDP. During that period the GDP of Haidian (1) District grew by double digits each year.

Transportation

The northwestern stretches of the 3rd Ring Road, 4th Ring Road, 5th Ring Road and 6th Ring Road all run through the area.

Metro and light rail

Haidian is currently served by 13 metro lines of the Beijing Subway and one light rail line:

• • Wukesong, Wanshoulu, Gongzhufen , Military Museum
• [[File:BeijingMTRicon.svg|16x16px|link=Beijing Subway]] - Anheqiao North, Beigongmen, Xiyuan , Yuanmingyuan Park, East Gate of Peking University, Zhongguancun, Haidian Huangzhuang , Renmin University , Weigongcun, National Library
• • Liaogongzhuang, Tiancun, Haidian Wuluju, Cishousi , Huayuanqiao, Baishiqiao South , Erligou
• • Yuxin, Xixiaokou, Yongtaizhuang
• • National Library , Baishiqiao South , Baiduizi, Military Museum
• • Lianhua Qiao, Gongzhufen , Xidiaoyutai, Cishousi , Chedaogou, Changchun Qiao , Huoqiying, Bagou , Suzhou Jie , Haidian Huangzhuang , Zhichunli, Zhichun Lu , Xitucheng , Mudanyuan , Jiandemen
• • Sijiqing Qiao, Landianchang, Changchun Qiao , Suzhou Qiao , Renmin Daxue , Dazhong Si , Jimen Qiao , Beitaipingzhuang
• • Dazhong Si , Zhichun Lu , Wudaokou, Shangdi, Qinghe railway station , Xi'erqi
• • Qinghua Donglu Xikou, Liudaokou , Beishatan
• [[File:BeijingMTRicon.svg|16x16px|link=Beijing Subway]] - Bei'anhe, Wenyanglu, Daoxianghulu, Tundian, Yongfeng, Yongfeng South, Xibeiwang, Malianwa, Nongda Nanlu, Xiyuan , Wanquanhe Qiao, Suzhou Jie , Suzhou Qiao , Wanshousi, Guojia Tushuguan (National Library) , Erligou , Ganjiakou, Yuyuantan Dongmen (Yuyuantan Park East Gate), Muxidi
• [[File:BeijingMTROA.svg|16x16px|link=Beijing Subway]] - Mudanyuan , Beitaipingzhuang
• • Xi'erqi , Qinghe railway station , Zhufangbei, Qinghe Xiaoyingqiao, Xuezhiyuan, Liudaokou , Xueyuanqiao, Xitucheng , Jimen Qiao
• [[File:BeijingPublicTransport.svg|16x16px|link=Beijing Subway]] - Fragrant Hills, Botanical Garden, Wan'an, Chapeng, West Gate of Summer Palace, Bagou

Suburban Railway

Haidian is served by one commuter line operated by Beijing Suburban Railway (BCR).

• • Qinghe railway station

Government and infrastructure

The China National Space Administration has its headquarters in the district. The Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center which serves as the central command center for the Chinese space program is also located in the district.

The Ministry of Science and Technology is located in Yangfangdian, neighboring the China Central Television building (completed in 1986) within the district. The China National Intellectual Property Administration has its headquarters in Haidian, near Jimen Bridge. The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) was formerly located in Zhongguancun.

The People's Liberation Army Military Music Hall is located in the district.

The Ministry of State Security has a number of major facilities in the district.

Economy

In 2017, the regional GDP was 592.48 billion yuan, with a GDP per capita at 170.8 thousand yuan (25293 US dollars).

A central part of Haidian's economy, the Zhongguancun electronics district, hosts the Beijing offices of many software and computer-technology companies.

• Baidu has its headquarters in the Baidu Campus.
• ByteDance (developer of Douyin / TikTok) has its global headquarters at Dazhongsi Square, Haidian District.
• Google has its Beijing office in Tsinghua Science Park Bldg 6
• Lenovo has its global headquarters in Lenovo Campus, Haidian District.
• Sohu has its headquarters in the Sohu.com Internet Plaza.
• Sinosteel's headquarters are in the Sinosteel Plaza () in Haidian District.
• Youku has its headquarters on the fifth floor of Sinosteel Plaza.
• Wumart has its headquarters in the Wumart Commercial Building () in Haidian District.
• aigo's head office is in the Ideal Plaza () in the Haidian District.
• China Postal Airlines has its headquarters on the 11th through 14th floors of the Ziyu Office Building () in Haidian District.
• Sinovac Biotech
• The Beijing Civil Aircraft Technology Research Center of COMAC (北京民用飞机技术研究中心) has its offices on the 8th floor of the Beijing Olympic Building () in Haidian District.
• Xiaomi has its headquarters in the Huarun Wucaicheng Office Building ().
• Nuctech.
• New Oriental
• Everbright International has its Beijing office in the Beijing International Building (北京国际大厦) in Zhongguancun.
• Grab has its Beijing office in Raycom Infotech Park.

Education

Higher education

Institutions of higher education in Haidian include:

• Beihang University (formerly Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics)
• Beijing Film Academy
• Beijing Foreign Studies University
• Beijing Forestry University
• Beijing Institute of Technology
• Beijing Jiaotong University
• Beijing Language and Culture University
• Beijing Normal University
• Beijing Sport University
• Capital Normal University
• China Agricultural University
• China University of Geosciences Beijing
• China University of Political Science and Law
• Minzu University of China
• Peking University
• Renmin University of China
• Tsinghua University
• University of International Relations
• University of Science and Technology Beijing

Primary and secondary education

Main article: List of schools in Haidian District

The Beijing Municipal Education Commission (), the local education authority, has its headquarters in the Beijing Olympic Building.

Institutions of secondary education

• Beijing Bayi School
• Beijing 101 Middle School
• Affiliated High School of Peking University
• The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China
• Tsinghua University High School

Private schools include:

• Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Shi Yan School (elementary through senior high school)
  • Beijing Haidian International School
• Saint Paul American School

Communities

• Zhongguancun
• Wudaokou
• Madian
• Xinjiangcun (demolished)

Important areas in Haidian District

• Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan Park)
• Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
• Fragrant Hills (Xiangshan or Jingyi Palace)
• Beijing Botanical Garden (Beijing Zhiwuyuan)
• Jade Spring Hill (Yuquanshan or Jingming Palace)
• Haidian Park
• Pagoda at the Wuta Temple
• Purple Bamboo Park (Zizhuyuan)
• Yuyuantan Park
• Diaoyutai State Guesthouse
• Baidu headquarters
• Sohu headquarters
• Sinosteel Plaza
• Youku headquarters
• Haidian Christian Church

Sports

The Chinese Ice Hockey Association, which governs ice hockey and bandy in China, has its offices at 56, Zhongguacun South Street in Haidian District.

Gallery

Haidian's Technology hubs

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Climate

Haidian has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dwa). The average annual temperature in Haidian is 12.8 C. The average annual rainfall is 557.3 mm with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around 26.5 C, and lowest in January, at around -3.2 C.

|Jan record high C = 14.7 |Feb record high C = 26.7 |Mar record high C = 30.1 |Apr record high C = 34.2 |May record high C = 41.2 |Jun record high C = 40.2 |Jul record high C = 41.7 |Aug record high C = 39.1 |Sep record high C = 37.9 |Oct record high C = 31.0 |Nov record high C = 23.2 |Dec record high C = 19.6 |Jan record low C = -20.2 |Feb record low C = -19.5 |Mar record low C = -10.7 |Apr record low C = -4.5 |May record low C = 3.4 |Jun record low C = 9.6 |Jul record low C = 15.8 |Aug record low C = 13.9 |Sep record low C = 4.0 |Oct record low C = -3.6 |Nov record low C = -12.7 |Dec record low C = -18.9

Sister cities

Since 1992, Haidian District has signed official papers and established Sister City relationship with 14 cities and districts from 10 countries of 4 continents. Some sister cities are shown below:

South America

• Argentina Santa Fe, Argentina (May 2010)
• Argentina La Falda, Cordoba, Argentina (10 September 2009)

North America

• United States Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States (8 February 2008)
• United States Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States (15 April 1998)

Europe

• Finland Savonlinna, Finland (9 March 2016)
• Greece Olympia, Peloponnesus, Greece (28 February 2008)
• Netherlands Groningen, Netherlands (19 October 2004)
• France Bures-sur-Yvette, Massy, Palaiseau, in Paris Region, France (4 October 1994)

East Asia

• South Korea Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea (27 September 1995)
• Japan Nerima, Tokyo, Japan (13 October 1992)

Notes

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