Infrastructure overview
Haidian District has made great breakthroughs in building up its infrastructure in recent years. What used to be a rural and suburban area is being rapidly transformed into one of the most developed parts of Beijing.
Haidian has been developing its infrastructure with a view to facilitating R & D, business development, and a high living quality. In many ways and for most parts of the district, the infrastructure has come to be comparable to that of developed countries. Both the People's Governments of Beijing Municipality and the People's Governments of Haidian District make it a high priority to continue the construction and improvement of the infrastructure in the district.
Haidian's infrastructure improvements are evident in many different areas.
The challenge of swelling traffic is being met by a fast expanding road network that extends in all directions, aided by a subway and light-rail system, including four subway lines and a light-rail line.
Public utilities such as water, electricity, and gas are now very secure and reliable.
Telecommunications are now world-class, characterized by pervasive ownership of mobile telephones and the availability of broadband Internet access across the entire district.
A good living environment has been developed, compared with other urban districts in the country. Haidian has won the honors of "The Model for Residential Environment" and "The District Most Suitable for Living among the Eight Urban Districts in Beijing."
A string of commercial centers have been established, making Haidian a major business trading and consumer shopping hub.
Convenient transportation network
The traffic system of Haidian District leads to all directions. It is 25 kilometers from the center of Haidian District to the Capital International Airport and 10 kilometers to Beijing West Railway Station. The Third, Fourth and Fifth Ring Roads, feed the whole district. They connect people and logistics of major downtown areas, suburbs and satellite towns, providing a favorable transportation environment for the development of enterprises.
There are currently 109 airline service companies (including booking offices) and 656 freight service and logistics companies located in Haidian. No. 4, No. 9 (phase one) and No. 10 subways, as well as municipal railways, all pass through Haidian District. Top Chinese airline companies have established booking offices and freight service agencies in Haidian District. These specialized offices supply rapid and timely international airline services through the information network. Haidian District is a center of freight service companies and many famous freight service and logistics companies operate in the district.
High life quality at a low cost
If you are looking for a place to make both profitable investments and enjoy a high-quality of life, Haidian is ideal. With its rapidly developing economy, outstanding residential environment and superior imperial parks, hills, mountains and numerous holiday resorts in close proximity, Haidian attracts many people from both home and abroad.
With the highest concentration of top universities and national research institutes, and close to 400 thousand sci-tech personnel, you can easily find someone who speaks fluent English or other foreign languages in Haidian. As the world's largest manufacturing base, it is also envied across the globe for its variety of commodities, most of which are sold at very low prices. You can find almost anything you want or need in Haidian's first-class shopping centers and department stores, and you won't believe your own eyes when you find the prices and great deals available at Haidian's supermarkets and wholesale markets.
Advantageous educational resources for the children of foreign investors
Since it is well-equipped with educational resources as well as basic facilities, Haidian District is one of the most advanced districts in terms of education.
The foundational education of the district aims to provide talent and knowledge for the Zhongguancun Science and Technologies Park. Currently there are 169 kindergartens, 130 elementary schools, and 87 junior and senior high schools. Many of these are considered to be among the nation's very best, particularly those affiliated with leading universities.
There are 80 institutes of higher learning in Haidian District, which makes the district account for 70 percent of the total number of such institutes in Beijing and 14.7 percent across the country. Renowned universities include: Peking University, Tsinghua University, and Renmin University of China. In addition, the district has a well-developed system of pre-school education, adult education, elderly education and special education.
There are also international schools established in the Haidian District, providing primary and secondary education with international standards and a Western curriculum. Investors, business executives and professionals who take up long-term residence in the Haidian District will have no trouble sending their kids to the kind of school they prefer.
There are Fragrant Hills Park, the Summer Palace, the Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park, the Temple of Great Awakening, and the Big Bell Temple. There are also many newly erected modern sites, such as the China Millennium Altar, Beijing Arts Museum, China Science and Technology Museum, and the 405-meter high CCTV Tower, the fifth tallest building in the world.
First-class shopping environment
With the opening of the Golden Resources Shopping Mall, the largest mall in the world, and the expansion of the Wanlin Shopping Center, the largest in the northern area, the Haidian District now provides a luxurious and convenient shopping environment for consumers.
Along with the new shopping centers, there are already several large department stores in the Haidian District such as Dangdai Plaza, Shuan'an Department Store, Chengxiang Trade Center, Ganjiakou Building, Cuiwei Building, Hua'ao Commercial Building, Qinghe Department Store, all of which are famous shopping centers in Beijing. In addition, the district is home to relatively large, good and cheap supermarkets that sell a variety of products.
Efficient healthcare facilities
Within Beijing, Haidian District enjoys the richest healthcare service resources - with the largest number of third class level PLA hospitals (the Military Academy of Medical Science, the PLA No.301 Hospital, the Air Force Hospital, the Navy Hospital, the PLA No.304 Hospital, the PLA No.307 Hospital, the Armed Police Force Hospital as well as other hospitals of third class level). These hospitals take leading positions nationwide in terms of their capacities for diagnosis, treatment and care.
There are also international clinics such as the Beijing Toronto International Hospital. As China's first international hospital, it is a premiere healthcare and medical services institution, offering North American standard healthcare and medical services to expatriates, Chinese and their families. With modern facilities and advanced communications, the hospitals and health centers in Haidian are committed to bringing you the highest standards of primary and secondary healthcare.
