Beijing 798 Art District Night Walking Tour

Meet at the 798 main gate
and explore the Bauhaus industrial heritage

Meet your guide at the main gate (Gate 2) of the 798 Art District to begin the tour. As you walk through the district’s Bauhaus-influenced industrial architecture, your guide explains why this style was chosen and how it shaped China’s industrial history. You will also discover hidden alleys, courtyards, and galleries and studios inside old factory buildings that most visitors walk right past.

Visit UCCA and discover hidden galleries

Visit the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, housed in a converted factory hall. On certain evenings it stays open late, and your guide will check the schedule to point you to the exhibitions worth seeing. Most galleries are free, but UCCA and some special exhibitions may charge an admission fee.

Take in the night views of Locomotive Square
and 751 D·PARK

At Locomotive Square, see a restored steam locomotive beneath industrial pipes, surrounded by towering furnaces and steel tanks. At 751 D·PARK, a former gas plant and power station turned fashion and design hub, giant reaction towers, huge tanks and a vintage steam train create a unique post-industrial landscape.

Finally, get an introduction to 798’s nightlife, from craft beer at Jing A Taproom to small jazz performances, immersive theater and late-night gallery bars. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (19:30–22:00), you can also catch a film at the free outdoor cinema.

※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
※ Gallery and UCCA special exhibition fees as well as food and drinks are not included.