Wudaokou is the heart of Beijing's university district — Peking University (北大), Tsinghua (清华), Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU, the main Mandarin-learning school for foreigners), and Renmin University all sit within a 2-km radius. The neighborhood feels distinctly different from imperial-tourist Beijing: young, international, polyglot, and 24-hour. Cheap noodle joints, Korean BBQ (Beijing's largest Koreatown is adjacent), bubble tea shops, and student bars line the streets. For foreigners, Wudaokou is where you'll find foreign-language bookstores, expat-run cafés, language exchange events, and the easiest English-speaking taxi drivers in the city. Visit Tsinghua and Peking University as you would any campus — both are open to visitors with a passport, free, and historically significant (Peking U's grounds were once the Qianlong Emperor's garden). Especially fun in the evening when the bars and karaoke joints fill up. Metro Line 13 / Line 15 to Wudaokou.
Address
Chengfu Rd / Wudaokou, Haidian District, Beijing
海淀区成府路·五道口
Highlights
- Peking University CampusOpen to visitors with passport; Qing imperial garden grounds + Weiming Lake
- Tsinghua University CampusFree entry with passport; the Tsinghua Garden retains Qing-era pavilions
- Beijing KoreatownBest Korean food in Beijing; Korean grocery + 24-hour BBQ
- BLCU (Beijing Language University)Where most foreign students study Mandarin; lively campus
- Cheap Late-Night EatsHot pot, noodles, bubble tea till 2-3 AM; student prices
For foreign visitors
- English service: full english menu
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Evenings, especially weekends
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
Photos








What travelers say (5 reviews)
Jin H.·TripAdvisor·4/5
Student district — Tsinghua and Peking Universities right there. Korean BBQ, bubble tea, cheap eats. Vibrant nightlife.
2026-04-13
五道口学生·Xiaohongshu·4/5
五道口学生多氛围好,韩国料理超多。地铁15号线特别方便。
2026-03-18
Theresa M.·Google Maps·4/5
Visit if you want to see young Beijing. Lots of international students mean English-friendly cafés and bars.
2026-02-25
Liam P.·TripAdvisor·3/5
More of a neighborhood vibe than a tourist destination. Pair with a Tsinghua / PKU campus walk.
2026-01-20
StudentLife·YouTube·4/5
Beijing's Koreatown effectively. The strip mall food court has 12 great Korean spots in one building.
2026-04-01
Videos
More in Beijing
Trip.com link earns us a small commission · disclosure






