Another art district similar to 798 has emerged in the East Fifth Ring Road, with a combination of industrial style and fashionable design. You can shop, relax, eat and take photos here. There is also a pipe-shaped amusement park opening soon!
01. Lang yuan STATION
Langyuan STATION is surrounded by Jiangfu Park on the west side, and you can reach along the park's famous railroad. It was formerly known as Beijing Textile Warehouse, which was built in the 1960s and was the main storage base of the Beijing textile industry system. In 2017, with the transformation of the industry, the original warehouse storage function was abandoned and it has been transformed into Langyuan STATION, which integrates the offices and cultural and creative industries. 30 warehouses and 2.23 km of property railroad have been preserved, and the buildings have an industrial style, which is perfect for taking photos.
02. The amusement park that is about to be popular
The most eye-catching building in the park is a soon-to-open amusement park for parents and children. It has also been named one of the top ten most anticipated buildings in China in 2021, with a surface shaped like outer space. Clean white pipes are interspersed with stairs and slides, so even if you know it's a playground for kids, you'll want to experience it inside. In addition to the amusement park, which is connected indoors and outdoors, activities such as parent-child education and cooking are available here. A side restaurant can also host parties. There is also said to be a bar that opens in the evening.
Stores Recommendation
01. Code Me
In this niche buying store hidden deep in Langyuan station, you can find pioneering designer brands from the UK, Hungary, Norway and many other countries and regions. The products are officially licensed and you can buy them without worries. The clothes in the store have a great sense of design, so don't miss it, fashionistas!
Opening hours: 11:00-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
02. Liangyue City Study Room
Liangyue City Study Room is located at the south entrance of Langyuan, with the functions of study room, water bar, office, reception and others. It has a large space inside, which is suitable for both office and meeting. The store mainly focuses on Chinese National Geographic books, and you can also wear gloves to read the large-volume publications in the collection.
03. DOS
DOS is a restaurant that serves light and simple food, featuring a simple and clean environment. There are seats at the entrance, and you can also eat upstairs on the terrace. It is also a pet-friendly restaurant!
Opening hours:9:00-19:00
04. Me&Me French Dessert
The appearance of the dessert store is exactly in the style of the stores in Paris, and many corners of the store are also suitable for taking photos. The place is separated from Jiangfu Park by a wall, so you can relax with an afternoon tea after visiting the park.
Opening hours:10:00-21:00
05. APARTMENT101
APARTMENT101 is a lifestyle brand focusing on beautiful furniture, home furnishings and artwork, presenting a series of high quality and high value Scandinavian new design brands. It has been featured in the international authoritative fashion and home life magazine "An Di" several times, and is also a famous store in Langyuan.
Opening hours:10:00-17:00
Although the Beijing Textile Warehouse became Lang Yuan Station, many of its historical buildings have been preserved. The combination of many modern decorations and designs here has become the unique style of the place. The factory buildings have been transformed into rows of stores, the highest watch tower in the warehouse has been painted in bright colors, and the fire fighting pool next to the warehouse has been turned into a sunken light court.
Recommended visiting hours: 2h
Have a cup of coffee and stroll some small stores. The Langyuan station, which is not yet fully built, is already an area that you can look forward to. If you have enough time, you can also go to the nearby park to enjoy the flowers and take pictures.
Translated by LIU Yu
Edited by YAN Yingshan
