China Beijing 798 Art District

798 Art District is located in the northeast of Chaoyang District. It is a creative park converted from an old factory.It is now a new landmark in Beijing and a gathering place for young people interested in art and literature. It is home to many galleries, exhibition halls and independent artists. The buildings are cutting-edge and fashionable, with a strong sense of design, and there are also many unique shops. It is a wonderful place for young people to experience the artistic atmosphere.

Tour duration

: 798 Art Zone is quite large, about 1 km long and 1 km wide. The various galleries, exhibition halls, art centres, etc. are distributed in the converted factory buildings, and you can visit them one by one on foot along the road. The opening hours of the exhibition halls and art centres in 798are generally from 10:00 to 18:00, and they are basically closed every Monday. Pay attention to the opening hours and come at the right time.

Viewing exhibitions

: The main reason for visiting 798 is to experience the artistic atmosphere, and viewing exhibitions is the main part of that.There are always many art exhibitions in the park, most of which are free (sometimes individual exhibitions charge a fee), mainly showcasing the works of the resident artists in the park. Most of them are cutting-edge and creative, and you can visit them one by one.

The famous exhibition area in the park is the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, which often has exciting and innovative exhibitions. Be sure to go and check it out.

Artistic streets

The streets in the 798 Art Zone are also not to be overlooked. The streets are full of various sculptures, graffiti, etc., each with its own characteristics, as well as a small locomotive, all of which can be explored at will. It is a great place to take artistic photos.

Shops and restaurants

In addition to galleries and art centers, the streets are also home to many art shops, cafes and restaurants. Art shops sell all kinds of unique small art objects, such as painted pottery and fabric, and you can shop according to your personal interests.The cafes and restaurants here have a very artistic atmosphere. Most of the restaurants serve Western food, but the prices are a bit higher than elsewhere.If you don’t want to eat here, it is recommended to prepare some snacks and drinking water before you go sightseeing.