Ⅰ. Introduction of the Venue
1. Zhongguancun Innovation Center
A City with Heritage and Innovation
Information of Conference Venue
Covering an area of 5.99 hectares and a total construction area of 65,000 ㎡, Zhongguancun International Innovation Center (ZllC) is located in the core area of Zhongguancun Science City. It is a new-type complex for the convention and exhibition industry that integrates conference, exhibition and catering services. And the center is invested and constructed by Zhongjie (Beijing) Development and Construction Co.,Ltd, and operated and managed by the Beijing Capital Group Exhibitions and Events.
2.Summer Palace
Located in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing, the Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. It was first built in 1750 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty and later restored under Emperor Guangxu. CoverING an area of approximately 300.9 hectares, it centered around the Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake, the palace masterfully blends natural landscapes with man-made structures. Highlights include the grand Tower of the Fragrance of Buddha , the Long Corridor, and the Suzhou Street, which evokes the charm of southern Chinese water towns. Pavilions, temples, palaces, and bridges are harmoniously integrated with the lake and hills, earning it the title “Museum of Imperial Gardens.” Inscribed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, the Summer Palace remains a must-visit destination for visitors from around the world to explore the essence of classical Chinese garden art and historical culture.
3.Great Stage of Dehe Garden
The opera complex, built between 1891 and 1895, comprises a three-story building for opera performances and a two-story building for drama enactment. The performance building is organized into three levels named after the auspicious qualities of Fortune (福), Prosperity (禄), and Longevity (寿), allowing for simultaneous staging of plays. It also features mechanical devices like revolving stages, windlasses, and high-pressure water apparatuses to create scenes of deities descending to the mortal realm, spirits burrowing into the earth, and water effects. Alongside the Changyin Pavilion of the Forbidden City and the Qingyin Pavilion in the Chengde Summer Resort, Hebei, the Summer Palace Opera House is celebrated as one of the Qing Dynasty's three great theaters, boasting the largest scale among them. Esteemed Qing Dynasty Peking Opera performers, including Yang Xiaolou and Tan Xinpei, graced this venue with performances for Empress Cixi.
4.Beijing Friendship Hotel
Beijing Friendship Hotel – A Natural Retreat in the City
Originally built in 1954, Beijing Friendship Hotel has grown alongside the People's Republic of China and witnessed the country's development since its founding. As a garden-style hotel composed of a group of architectural complexes with distinctive Chinese ethnic characteristics, the hotel is located in the heart of Zhongguancun High-Tech Park, adjacent to prestigious institutions such as Peking University and Tsinghua University, and faces the world-renowned Summer Palace from a distance. The hotel covers an area of over 220,000 square meters, with a total built-up area of 290,000 square meters and a green space of more than 60,000 square meters. It offers over 1,700 guest rooms, apartments, and office suites; ten restaurants serving diverse cuisines; and more than 20 meeting rooms of various sizes, including three multi-function halls capable of hosting international and domestic conferences for up to 800 people. Business and recreational facilities are also available.
5.Haidian Night Gala at Yuxiandu
The Yuxiandu Royal Gastronomy Museum is located near Sijiqing Bridge, Haidian District, Beijing. It is built with the concept of"Museum in the Hotel, Hotel in the Museum". The museum is mainly divided into a royal cuisine history and culture exhibition area, a royal cuisine tasting area and a sightseeing area.The Yuxiandu Royal Gastronomy Museum draws inspiration from anecdotes about the food of past emperors, origins of famous dishes and stories of renowned chefs. Visitors can watch the historical and cultural exhibitions of Chinese royal dishes,admire the intricate and refined replicas of Chinese royal halls, witness the preparation process of royal dishes executed with superior skills, enjoy the sitcom performances set against the background of ancient court banquets, and learn about the eco-friendly central kitchen system. In 2016, the Yuxiandu Royal Cuisine Museum launched the food experience drama "Yuxiandu Millennium Taste" (御仙都·千年味道). In 2017, it represented Chinese cuisine at the International Food Festival in Brussels,Belgium. In 2021, the museum launched a new edition of "Chinese First-class Banquet" (中华一品宴) to provide an immersive scene-based consumption experience.
Ⅱ. Introduction of the Beijing Haidian Cultural Tourism Industry Development Group Co., Ltd
Beijing Haidian Cultural Tourism Industry Development Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Haidian Cultural Tourism Group”) was established in May 2019. It is a district-level state-owned enterprise under the administration of Haidian District,, with a registered capital of 500 million yuan. The Group comprises seven wholly owned subsidiaries, one holding subsidiary, and two equity-invested enterprises.
Guided by the philosophy of "technology empowerment, cultural leadership, industrial integration and comprehensive coordination", the Group is actively building a "1+4+8+N" modern cultural and tourism industry layout, establishing "four major platforms"for industrial synergy, and promoting the in-depth integrated development of culture, commerce, tourism, sports and exhibitions in the region. Its core business encompasses scenic area services, venue operations, hotel and catering services, events and competitions, tourism services, and cultural and creative development. The Group is actively creating new products, new scenarios and new consumption models through the diversified integration of culture and tourism, thereby contributing its cultural and tourism strengths to the development of new-quality productive forces and the construction of a world-leading science and technology park.
Ⅲ. Introduction of Haidian's Cultural and Tourism Resources
Oriental Heritage Meets Future Innovation
Four Seasons of Oriental Aesthetics
Haidian was an area clustered with imperial gardens from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, and it is an important historical and cultural district in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing.The Summer Palace,is the most complete royal palace and garden in existence, and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998.
As soon as the late spring and early summer arrive, the imperial boats start sailing, and tourists can take a boat ride along the Nanchang River-Beijing's only historically preserved imperial waterway to visit the Summer Palace.
Annually around December 21, golden sunlight precisely aligned with celestial patterns illuminates through all seventeen arches of the Summer Palace's iconic bridge,bathing the bridge in radiant golden light, showcasing the ancient Chinese wisdom of integrating light and architecture in garden design.
Fragrant Hills is a place where renowned mountains, classical gardens, and cultural luminaries converge, embodying a multicultural legacy.At the foot of Fragrant Hills, Cao Xueqin, the great18th-century Chinese literary master, spent his later years writing here and left behind the immortal work Dream of the Red Chamber, a masterpiece renowned both in China and abroad.Every autumn, the leaves of the Chinese smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria) covering the mountains turn crimson red, attracting a large number of tourists to come and admire.
Haidian also has Cuihu National Urban Wetland Park, Fenghuangling Natural Scenic Area and so on. It has a complete ecological system of "mountains, water, forests, fields and lakes".
Artistic Charm of the Cultural City
Haidian boasts one World Heritage Site and one national archaeological park.
The National Classics Museum houses a rich collection of literature and classics, recording the wisdom and civilization of the Chinese nation.
The Tsinghua Art Museum has injected new vitality into the art world of Haidian with its unique artistic perspective and profound academic background.
One Art Museum has attracted countless art enthusi-asts and creators with its unique artistic style and avant-garde creative concepts.
The Hub of Youth and Intellectual Vitality
Haidian is home to many top Chinese universities, such as Peking University and Tsinghua University.Entering Peking University feels like stepping into a knowledge palace full of cultural heritage. The architectural styles on campus are diverse, including ancient and elegant Chinese style buildings. There are also modern teaching buildings and libraries.Tsinghua University also has extraordinary charm, with iconicbuildings such as Tsinghua Garden, Shui Mu Qing Hua, and Tsinghua Auditorium on campus,witnessing a century of Tsinghua University history.
Haidian District is also at the forefront of China's scientific and technological innovation. It is home to numerous renowned technology companies and innovative institutions. Here, more than 700 well-known IT company headquarters and global R&D centers such as Lenovo, ByteDance.The cultural and tourism resources in Haidian District are rich and colorful. We sincerely welcome all foreign guests to Haidian District,to personally experience the uniquecharm of this land and embark on an unforgettable cultural and tourism journey!
As a distinguished figure of his time and an icon of Chinese culture, he left an enduring literary legacy despite his short life. Love and patriotism were recurring themes in his literary works. His refined cultivation in Han culture and empathy for commoners contributed to ethnic unity and cultural integration.
He was none other than Nalan Xingde.
Ⅳ.Cultural tourism route inspection
Garden Cruise
First, head to the Ziyuwan Pier to board a boat and cruise along the Royal Imperial River, immersing yourself in the century-old ecological scenery of "Willows Along the Long River". Then arrive at the South Ruyi Gate of the Summer Palace for a tour. Stroll by Kunming Lake, admire the Tower of the Fragrance of Buddha and walk through the painted corridor, appreciating the grandeur of imperial gardens and classic Chinese garden aesthetics. Finally, proceed to Zhongguancun Exhibition Center to view hundreds of cutting-edge scientific and technological achievements in artificial intelligence, commercial aerospace, biomedicine and other fields, and attend themed salons to further exchanges and interactions in the cultural tourism industry.
Royal Imperial River Cruise (Ziyuwan Pier)– Summer Palace – Zhongguancun National Independent Innovation Demonstration Zone Exhibition Center
June 3, 2026（Wednesday）
13:00-17:00 (Duration：4 hours）
English or Mandarin
Cultural Legacy and Science & Technology Innovation Tour
First, head to Tsinghua University. Enter through the Northeast Gate and exit via the West Gate. Wander around this top-tier university in China, visit iconic landmarks including the Main Building and the Second School Gate, and experience its profound cultural heritage and scholarly atmosphere.
Next, visit AI Genesis Community, known as China's AI hub. Learn about AI technology demonstrations and supporting services, explore diverse innovative sci-tech forms and scene planning such as ice cream-making robots and tea-making robots, and get close to the innovative vitality of the AI industry.
Finally, proceed to theSina headquarter of to observe commercial application achievements, attend exclusive industry-themed salons, and conduct in-depth exchanges and discussions with representatives from academia and the industry.
Tsinghua University – AI Origin Community – Sina Headquarters
June 3, 2026（Wednesday）
13:30-17:00（Duration：3.5 hours）
English or Mandarin
