The 2026 Beijing Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit is approaching, and global-minded Haidian opens its arms to the world! Come join us to encounter the AI-enabled future.
Summer trees weave lush shades, and all living creatures thrive in splendour.In early summer, Haidian blends the ancient charm of classical gardens with the vibrant rhythm of scientific innovation.
World Tourism Cities Federation 2026 Beijing Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit is set to be held at Zhongguancun International Innovation Center in Haidian District.
As the birthplace of the summit, Haidian stands poised with the vision of "Fragrant Hills Summit Homecoming, Global Haidian Welcomes the World", quietly awaiting guests from all walks of the globe.The ancient heritage and youthful vitality of this land coexist in perfect harmony.Like a main river and its tributaries, they converge in a wonderful interplay. Follow in our footsteps, and step into a cross-temporal dialogue spanning history.Witness how the oriental aesthetics of the Three Hills and Five Gardens resonate in perfect harmony with the innovative engine of Zhongguancun.Row along the timeless river and sail into a painted scroll of history.If history has a hue, it must be the rippling blue waves of this ancient river.Embark from Ziyuwan Pier and cruise gently along the ancient imperial waterway. As the saying goes, "Admire pines at the Temple of Heaven, and willows along the Long River". Outside the boat window, willow branches brush the water, while reflections of ancient buildings scatter like golden foil across the ripples. Once bearing the imperial dignity of the royal court, this water route now opens to every visitor. Seated at the bow, you feel the breeze drifting over from a century ago and resting softly on your shoulders. It is the unique waterfront charm of old Beijing, and also the first greeting that Haidian presents to every guest.
The cruise ends at the Summer Palace, a prestigious World Cultural Heritage site.
Rising majestically stands Longevity Hill, stretching boundlessly lies Kunming Lake, and the Tower of Buddhist Incense stands quietly in the evening mist like an imperial seal. Wandering along the Long Corridor, you are embraced by painted murals unfolding as a flowing epic overhead; pausing at the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, you witness golden light nestled within every archway. What you touch is the most exquisite texture of Chinese civilization; what you feel is the supreme realm of Eastern gardens — "Art imitates nature as if untouched by human hands".
The charm of Haidian lies exactly in its ability to keep you from lingering only in the past.While you are still savouring the solemn grandeur of the Tower of Buddhist Incense,the next moment you find yourself immersed in the vibrant pulse of the National Science and Technology Innovation Center.
Stepping into the Exhibition Center of Zhongguancun National Independent Innovation Demonstration Zone, you will feel the pulsating rhythm of technology instantly. A host of high-end, sophisticated and cutting-edge exhibits in the venue await visitors. From in-depth application of artificial intelligence and agile operation of embodied intelligence to precision instruments for high-end medical treatment, all fully demonstrate Zhongguancun’s solid strength in fostering new quality productive forces.
Wandering inside, you can clearly feel a thriving innovation artery stretching from basic research all the way to future industries. It is more than an exhibition tour; it is an insight into the vein of the times. What unfolds here is not an unattainable fantasy, but a tangible vision of the future.
From Shuimu Tsinghua to the tech innovation rainforest, we decode the ecosystem of innovation.
The charm of Haidian lies not only in its landscapes,but also in the surging vitality of people and wisdom.
Entering Tsinghua University, the century-old scholarly atmosphere endures. Inside campus laboratories, next -generation algorithms are being developed. This time-honored institution is no closed ivory tower, but a reservoir of talents and a cradle of innovation. Young minds gather here, cutting-edge ideas collide with one another, and then flow to Wudaokou, Startup Street, and every corner of the city.
In the core area of Wudaokou, an "innovation rainforest" is thriving. This is AI Genesis Community, hailed as "the world’s first stop for AI talents in innovation and entrepreneurship". Surrounded by top-tier educational and scientific resources including Tsinghua University and Peking University, it hosts hundreds of tech enterprises. Entrepreneurs achieve rapid iteration of ideas amid the aroma of coffee and the clatter of keyboards. There are no enclosed walls here, only boundless possibilities; it is more than a physical space, but an ecosystem where dreams blossom.
At Sina Headquarters located in Zhongguancun Software Park, you can feel another pulse of the digital era. Sina’s evolutionary leaps from web portal to blog and then to Weibo epitomize how Zhongguancun’s digital industry has grown from follower to leader. Hundreds of millions of netizens gather here to browse, share and interact. How does technology connect the world? Every repost and comment serves as a footnote to the times.
Where ancient heritage meets modern innovation lies pioneering Haidian.From the freehand landscapes of oriental classical gardens to the cutting-edge technology of Zhongguancun International Innovation Center.From the echoing scholarly recitations of century-old universities to the surging coding rhythms of AI communities, These are not two parallel paths, but one integrated coastline —one side bearing the profound heritage of a millennium-long cultural lineage,the other embracing the scientific and technological momentum leading global trends.
Here,History is no mere exhibit confined to museums, but a landscape within easy reach.The future is no fantasy from sci-fi films,but daily life unfolding right now.The breeze is gentle, the river clear. Come take a stroll in Haidian,take a cruise along the imperial waterway,listen to the rhythmic keystrokes of Zhongguancun,and witness how this city, where past and present converge,fosters one-of-a-kind charm.Every pause is a reunion with history;Every step forward is an arrival toward the future.2026 Beijing Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit, Haidian opens its arms wide, inviting you to discover the most enchanting grace of this city!
