The Monet Garden is so stunning it'll bring you to tears

🌿 Weekend warrior exploring Haidian District! This cultural heart of Beijing is absolutely amazing to wander through, with its prestigious universities, historic sites, and endless food options🍜 🔥Must-visit attractions: 📍Old Summer Palace: Ruins of royal gardens blending Chinese and Western styles. Recommended to rent an audio guide (Address: 28 Qinghua West Road, Haidian District) 📍Summer Palace: China's largest existing imperial garden. Boating on Kunming Lake is super relaxing (Address: 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District) 📍Tsinghua University: Must visit Tsinghua Garden. The lotus pond described by Zhu Ziqing is here (Most convenient to enter from West Gate) 📍Peking University: The stunning Weiming Lake and Boya Pagoda. Remember to book campus visit in advance 📍National Library of China: Asia's largest library, a must for architecture lovers (Address: 33 Zhongguancun South Street) 📍Fragrant Hills Park: Best place for autumn foliage, great for hiking in spring/summer 🍜Food guide: ☑️Xiaodiao Li Tang (Zhongguancun branch): Must-try pear ball shrimp with nuts, ~¥80/person ☑️Siji Minfu Roast Duck (Renmin University branch): Better value than Quanjude, crispy skin & tender meat ☑️Wei Family Cold Noodles (multiple branches): Perfect combo of secret recipe cold noodles with roujiamo ☑️Wudaokou Jujube Cake King: Viral jujube cake worth queuing for, ¥13/jin 🏨Hotel recommendations: ✔️Holiday Inn Express Zhongguancun: Prime location, walkable to Subway Line 4 ✔️Peking University Boya International Hotel: Right at PKU East Gate, strong academic atmosphere ⚠️Tips: Recommended to stay along Subway Line 4 for easy access to attractions 🚗Transport guide: Subway Line 4 runs through Haidian, with direct access to Old Summer Palace, PKU East Gate, National Library, etc. Shared bikes recommended between universities and parks to experience campus vibes~