New "Night Beijing" Upgrades! The Ultimate Night Tour in Beijing Has Arrived——

As the clamor of the day fades away

And the lights of the streets and alleys come on

Beijing’s “Overture of the Night” quietly begins

Glittering cruise boats

Night markets bustling with sizzling aromas

Immersive performances and the Great Wall under the starry sky

This summer, Beijing gets even more exciting after dark!

PART 01China New Cultural and Creative Market & Trendy Toy Garden PartyFirst China New Cultural and Creative Market & Trendy Play Garden Party

Opens on May 15 at Beijing Chaoyang Park
Runs through May 24

Free admission for all residents and visitors

During the day, visitors can explore the park,
stroll through the market, and check out creative designs.

At night, they can go boating on the water,
enjoy light shows,
and watch special performances.

Pop Mart City Park Phase 1.5 reopens with a fresh look
Apailang debuts in a new style
Shell Theater hosts nighttime symphony concerts
Ark Lake Great Lawn opens up
A carnival themed around the Starry People installations
Ten Thousand People Square brings a “City Street-Chic Picnic Party”

Taking you from day to night
Experience the ultimate trio of street-chic vibes + park fun + lawn live shows

Night cruise on Liangma River

Immersive waterfront light show

Stroll the market by day, drift through lights by night

This is the hidden peak experience

The 2026 First China New Cultural & Creative Market and Trendy Play Garden Party creates

a signature night tour route exclusive to Chaoyang Park and Liangma River

An immersive experience of the Liangma River International Waterfront Light Show,

architectural illumination, and nighttime art installations

to feel the city’s flowing nightscape

Unlock a unique perspective to watch

Night performances at the Shell Theater

Lawn light carnival, city nightscape

Immerse yourself in the romantic ambiance of art

Chaoyang Park × Liangma River Exclusive Night Tour Route

⚓ Route 1: Heping Wharf — Ark Lake Wharf
Route: Heping Wharf → Ark Lake Lawn → Carnival Light Show Area → Waterfront Light & Shadow Show → Ark Lake Wharf (Actual route may vary)

⚓ Route 2: Heping Wharf — Bisha Wharf
Route: Heping Wharf → Liangma River Main Waterfront → Night Performance Zone → City Skyline Lighting Cluster → Bisha Wharf (Actual route may vary)PART 02The Night View of the Second Ring RoadAs night falls, standing on the pedestrian bridge east of Yonghegong Bridge and looking into the distance, the silhouettes of buildings along the North Second Ring Road stretch clearly against the lights, harmoniously coexisting with the tranquil ancient charm of Yonghegong Temple and Ditan Park, drawing passersby to stop and take photos.Yonghe Tower.The buildings on the west side of Dongzhimen Outer Street, north of Yufei Tower.
Since the Dongcheng District of Beijing launched the landscape lighting improvement project along the East and North Second Ring Roads at the end of 2025,
this 8.5-kilometer “light and shadow corridor” stretching from the North Bridge of the Bell Tower to Dongbianmen Bridge has already shown initial results.
It is expected to be fully illuminated in the second half of this year.Dongcheng District Children’s Palace.Xinda Center.

Previously, the nightscape along the Second Ring Road from Gulou Bridge in the north to Beijing Station East Street in the south had prominent issues. The lighting on various buildings was scattered, with poor overall coherence, inconsistent styles and brightness, and a lack of coordination.

To address this, Dongcheng District implemented a nightscape enhancement project covering a total length of 8.5 kilometers, encompassing 41 building groups and 2 scenic nodes. As of now, 31 building groups and 2 scenic nodes have been completed.Hong Kong and Macau Center, Capital Land Tower, Fuhua Building.Zhonghui Plaza.

Next, the focus of the landscape lighting enhancement project along the East and North Second Ring Road in Dongcheng District

will shift to the East Second Ring Road area.

It will deeply embed the culture of the canal granaries around Chaoyangmen

using the “Warm Grains as Auspicious” lighting technique

to incorporate the texture of grains and warm light colors

into the lighting along the route.

Connecting with the North Second Ring Road,

this will create a nighttime landscape image that is “bustling yet not noisy, grand yet orderly,

warm and cohesive.”Aerospace Materials Building, No. 1012 Bai Lin Si West.

PART 03****Badaling Great Wall at NightAs a landmark night tour of Beijing, the Badaling Great Wall at night has undergone a complete upgrade, opening officially from April 30 to October 6. The biggest highlight this time is the fully enhanced immersive interactive experience. The scenic area features a special NPC performance of “Meng Jiangnu Searching for Her Husband” where actors dressed in ancient costumes recreate classic historical scenes. Visitors can talk and interact with the characters, transforming from “bystanders” to “participants.”Also launched the “Post Station Letter-Writing for Blessings” segment

Visitors write wishes at the foot of the city wall

Delivered to the Great Wall by “messengers”

Adding a romantic touch to the night tour

Strolling along the city walls

You may also run into various NPCs like Ming Dynasty generals

and frontier garrison soldiersBadaling Cultural Block

Immersive recreation of the bustling “Tea-Horse Trade Market”

Paired with unique character role-playing games

Unlock the full experience of frontier charmCore Dance “Bonfire Beyond the Great Wall” Performed with Passion

The show is based on Mongolian dance

Blending traditional and modern art

Through powerful dance moves and grand stage design

It showcases the majesty of the Great Wall and the national spirit

A highlight is the simulated bonfire props and interactive segments

Dancers invite visitors to hold hands and dance folk steps together

The scenic area also features a grand entrance ceremony,

Realistic interactions with city wall patrol guards, and more

The nighttime performances are even richerNight Tour Tips

Open Areas: Cultural Quarter, North Fourth Tower to South Fourth Tower

Entry Check-in Time: 18:30-21:00

Lighting Time: 19:20-22:00 (subject to the day)

Performance Time: 18:30-21:00 (subject to the day)

Visitors can choose to enter during off-peak hours and enjoy the night view of the Great Wall to the fullest.

The South Line ground cable car operates one-way uphill from 17:30 to 19:30. Visitors can take the cable car to appreciate the illuminated Great Wall at night.PART 04****Juyongguan Night Great Wall
**“Ming Dynasty Carnival”**Juyongguan Great Wall Night Tour recently officially launched

The third season of the “Ming Dynasty Carnival — Enter the Drama · Juyong”

theme event is also now available

and will run until July 31

The event blends Ming Dynasty border-pass customs

with immersive interactive experiences

offering residents and visitors

a cultural feast that travels through time and historyAs night falls, Juyong Pass sheds its daytime bustle. Lights flicker on in sequence at the North Gate Tower, Cloud Terrace, and the ancient inn area. Ming-style banners and lanterns complement the ancient city bricks and walls. Warriors in armor and literati in flowing robes and wide sleeves pass by. On the first enemy tower of the scenic area, the melody of the national trend band flows with the evening breeze. Folk songs, jazz, and national-style rock are played in turns. Visitors either bow with fists or sway gently to the music. Every step reveals the charm of the Ming and Song dynasties, instantly creating an immersive atmosphere.This year’s Great Wall Night Event at Juyong Pass

Follows the storyline “Juyong Pass: Eight Gates Seek the Heroes”

Featuring eight themed challenge gates

Connecting iconic sites like the North Gate Tower, Zhenwu Temple,

and Guojifang

Visitors can take on challenges such as the Gate General,

the Sharpshooter, and the Cloud Terrace Poet

Testing courage, eyesight, literary talent, and cleverness

to earn silver notes

Collect 15 silver notes to join

the “Tournament at the General’s Mansion — Marriage Challenge”

and win a custom certificate and exclusive souvenirDuring the event, the trendy Chinese-style band will perform multiple times in the evenings. The soldier parade will also continue interacting along the ancient inn’s corridor. Visitors can exchange silver notes for discounts on cultural and creative products, and experience the lively border-town atmosphere at the market.

Night Tour Tips

Activity Name: “Ming Dynasty Carnival” Season 3 – Immerse in Juyong

Activity Time: Every Friday, Saturday, and holidays from May 6 to July 31, 2026 (not open on the last day of holidays)

Ticket Check & Sales Hours: Night Great Wall open daily from 18:30 to 21:00, park clearance at 21:30, park closes at 22:00.PART 05****Tongzhou Canal’s “Yunshangxing” Waterscape Poetry and Music Project

Located in the Beijing (Tongzhou) Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Scenic Area,

Beijing’s first immersive waterside walking show —

the “Yunshangxing” Waterscape Poetry and Music Project has officially opened to the public.

Unlike the static presentation of traditional cultural tourism projects,

it uses the 3.5-kilometer canal water area as a natural stage,

breaking the boundary between shore and water.

It creates an immersive scene that connects “water, boats, bridges, and shores” across the entire space.

The panoramic glass-roof cruise ship

is a moving audience seat.

During the 50-minute voyage,

every stretch of water is a stage,

and every scenic spot holds a story.The project begins with “The Source of the Canal, Blessing the World” as the opening chapter,

Through canal chants, it unlocks canal memories,

With canal trade and the prosperity of ancient towns,

Canal households and longings sent afar,

Canal star boats and tales told by the waters,

Canal poetry and music, joyful encounters with the canal,

Canal Tongzhou, waterways connecting mountains and rivers,

And “Six Movements” unfolding the narrative of “Singing on the Canal, Stars Entering Dreams,”

To take in a thousand years of the canal in a single journey.When night falls, lights along both sides of the canal come on.
The water, music, and poetry intertwine.
Along the banks, buildings transform into giant screens of light and shadow.
The boatmen’s chants, the bustling scenes of canal transport, the riverside homes,
and the historical panorama of North-South fusion unfold one by one.
Taking a boat ride truly makes it happen—
“Sitting in a boat, while the boat sails through a painting.”Location: Beijing (Tongzhou) Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Scenic Area

Ticket Portal: Mini Program - Tongzhou Grand Canal

Reminder: Please check the weather and get the latest boat information.**PART 06****2026 “Chongwen Joy Market · Beer Culture Life Festival”**2026 “Chongwen Joy Market · Beer Culture and Life Festival”

Kicks off in the Chongwenmen commercial area

With the theme “Beer Festival is All About Chong You”

In collaboration with New World Department Store, Glory Shopping Center,

and Mofang Shopping Center

Expected to run until the end of October

The life festival deeply integrates the century-old flower market,

intangible cultural heritage, and modern beer culture

Creating a new urban night economy scene

that blends immersive experiences, quality consumption,

and traditional cultural heritageStep into the Chongwenmen business district, where creatively designed storefronts infused with a century of customs culture shine brilliantly. Thematic light installations and popular photo spots are linked together into a scenic route. From the outdoor plaza of New World Department Store to the west plaza of Guorui Shopping Center, and then to the outdoor area of Mofang Shopping Mall, nearly twenty specialty stalls are neatly arranged along the district’s walkways. The malty aroma of craft beer and the tempting scent of local snacks drift through the air, creating a lively and warm atmosphere of urban street life.In the rest and interaction area, the “Beer Festival Offline Energy Station” is very popular. Scanning the QR code grants exclusive consumption discounts. The flower market cultural landscape pieces scattered around blend intangible cultural heritage into the leisure scene.

The stage activity area is packed with nonstop excitement

Live band performances, fun interactive games,

And trendy themed parties take turns lighting up the scene

Interspersed with intangible cultural heritage folk performances

Delivering a rich and diverse, high-quality audio-visual feastThe event also specially created a unique space zone — a family-friendly play area built around the Guorui West Plaza and Mofang Plaza — featuring parent-child competitions, playful children’s performances, and traditional folk experience activities tied to the flower market. The intangible cultural heritage and public welfare zone showcased Beijing silk flowers, velvet flowers, and other intangible heritage skills of the flower market.PART 07****Fengtai Flower Street Night MarketLocated in the Beijing Flower Trading Center in Fengtai District, the

Flower Market Night Street has made a brand-new debut.

Starting today, this 400-meter-long street

is open every night from 6 PM to midnight,

under the theme “Flowery Night Alley · Bustling World:

A Street of Blooms, A Hundred Flavors at the Night Market,”

creating an immersive nighttime consumer zone that combines food, creative goods, flowers, performances, and photo-worthy spots.

Citizens and tourists can enjoy a one-stop experience

of “sights, bites, fun, and shopping”

in the evening breeze and floral fragrance.

Entering the Flower Market Night Street,

a “bouquet” decorated with hundreds of flowers at the entrance

is the first spot visitors rush to photograph.

Walking down the long street,

scenes like rose galleries, wisteria trellises,

floral fences, and vertical flower walls dot the path,

achieving “one step, one flower; one scene, one charm.”

Rose pastries have a crispy crust and soft filling,

releasing a burst of rose fragrance with every bite.

Jasmine ice jelly is crystal clear,

with a refreshing, sweet aftertaste.

Osmanthus brew is warm and mellow,

leaving a lingering finish…

A series of flower-themed treats have newly launched,

becoming one of the highlights of this year’s night market.

At the same time,

classic night-market snacks from all over the country

have also made their appearances.Stock photo

Flower arrangement crafting, floral embroidery experience, dried flower specimen DIY… Multiple interactive floral experiences open simultaneously.

In addition, the night market collaborates with the flower trading center to offer fresh-cut flowers, potted plants, and floral DIY experiences.As night falls, the lights turn on

At the central stage area

Nighttime performances like folk singing and themed interactions take place

Bringing a leisurely end to a summer day

PART 08****Daxing Tuanhe Xingguan Night MarketXingguan Night Market, located in the Tuanhe area of Guanyinsi Street, covers a total planned area of nearly 8,800 square meters.The food court brings together specialties from all over China.

It offers local traditional flavors like Old Beijing爆肚 (quick-boiled tripe),

as well as dishes from across the country, such as Jinzhou BBQ and Changsha stinky tofu.

It also introduces a showcase of Daxing’s local agricultural and creative products,

including Panggezhuang watermelon cultural merchandise,

Anding mulberry processed foods,

and Caiyu grape-derived beverages,

allowing residents and visitors to taste the regional character of Daxing.

In addition to dining, the night market also features three main sections: a creative crafts area, a daily retail zone, and a family fun zone. These not only meet residents’ everyday leisure and shopping needs but also cater to all age groups. The night market is equipped with public restrooms and free drinking water stations, and has staff dedicated to cleaning, crowd management, and food safety inspections to ensure a top-notch experience.Every evening, the central stage of the night market features a series of performances called “Thriving City Never Sleeps.” The participating groups include commercial troupes, Daxing District folk art groups, and local school teachers and students. The performances cover a variety of forms such as singing and dancing, traditional opera, cross-talk, clapper talk, and instrumental music. Interactive segments are also included in the shows. In addition to regular performances, the night market will periodically host themed cultural events. During the summer break, there are plans to launch a “Night Reading Market,” featuring mobile book stations and a book exchange area, making cultural consumption a new growth point for the night economy.Business hours: Extended appropriately based on the season and customer flow

During summer, the latest opening hours will be until 24:00PART 09****Asian Games Village North Investment Shopping Park Snail Music FestivalIn May, the first performance of the “Snail Music Festival,” co-hosted by the Asian Games Village Street and Beitou Shopping Park, took place at Snail Square, kicking off the nearly six-month-long music festival.This year’s music festival features a complete upgrade of professional lighting and sound, creating an immersive audio vibe that’s absolutely electrifying. The lineup has been expanded, so not only can you expect classic encores, but also brand-new surprise performances! For the atmosphere, the venue has added flower bed waterfalls and snail-themed lighting decorations, which not only illuminate the core “Snail Main Stage” performance area but also provide the audience with an outdoor music scene that blends artistry with a dreamy feel. During the performances, the surrounding plaza will offer specialty dining, creative snacks, and trendy stalls, creating an integrated experience of “watching the show + dining + shopping.” While enjoying the music, audiences can also grab some snacks and browse the stalls.

Travel Tips

The Snail Music Festival runs until October 8th, every Saturday from 18:30 to 21:00 at the Snail Plaza in Beitou Shopping Park (suspended in case of extreme weather like strong winds or heavy rain).

For specific registration and last-minute changes, check the “Beitou Shopping Park” and “Wucai Yayun” accounts.

Friendly Reminder: Please refer to the actual on-site situation for the above activities.This summer night,

are you ready to head out and have some fun?

Feel free to comment and share your “night outing” plans.

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