Haidian

Tour the University District

Peking and Tsinghua universities are the two most prestigious in China, and have attractive campuses next to one another at the center of Beijing's university district. Not many tourists visit, and so during the summer vacation months they can be relatively tranquil spots amidst Beijing busyness. Walk west from Wudaokou 五道口 Wǔdàokǒu on subway line 13.

The National Library has a large collection of books in English about China. Day-passes can obtained for a small fee.

Haidian Theater

Modern theater with quality equipment, holding a large 1000-seat hall as well as two smaller halls. Foreign movies are usually screened in the respective language with chinese subtitles. Besides movies there are various other performances, including concerts, opera, ballet, dance, plays and more.