Located in the northwestern part of Beijing and enjoying fresh water and air, Haidian District is endowed with fascinating natural surroundings. With beautiful mountains, clear rivers and the luxuriant vegetation of grass and trees, it is justifiabl dubbed “the lung of Beijing” or “the natural air-conditioner”. The district was intentionally constructed to be ecologically well-balanced in natural and living conditions.

One remarkable achievement Haidian has recorded is its luxuriant vegetation of grass and trees. By the end of 2004, the vegetation coverage in the district amounted to 2,224.5 hectares, boasting a coverage rate of 46.9%, the highest among all the eight districts in the city and the per capita coverage stood at 13.2 m².

Due to more rigious control on car emissions, air pollution in the district has been reduced drastically. The rate of days with air quality assessed at Level-2 and higher is above the city average. Noise levels are also well managed. The average noise level in Haidian district is 53.2 db, below the lower limit of the city’s standard range: 56 – 62 db. The average noise level on main traffic lanes is 67.9 db, again below the lower limit of the city’s standard range: 68 -74 db.

The water quality in Haidian has been greatly improved in recent years. The two major sewage treatment plants in this district, Xiaojiahe and Qinghe, have a total treatment capacity of more than 200,000 tons. By the end of 2005, the second phase project of Qinghe, have been put into operation, increasing the treatment capacity by 40,000 tons.

With more than 200 closed garbage transfer stations, garbage burial grounds, and sanitation stations, 100 % of the garbage in this district is treated appropriately. The Liulitun Waste Landfill that started operation in 2000, technologically, is one of China’s six most advanced domestic waste landfills.

Thanks to the great efforts it has made, Haidian District, with its excellent residential environment, now appeals to many people who plan to settle down here. In this respect, it has won many honors, such as “The Model Residential Environment in China” and “The district Most Suitable for Living among the Eight Urban Districts in Beijing.”