Beijing's night is full of endless surprises waiting for you to explore. With 60 recommended spots, there's bound to be one that suits you perfectly!
01 Badaling Great Wall
Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area, Exit 58, G6 Jingzang Expressway, Yanqing District, Beijing
Opening Hours
From now until October 6th, daily from 18:30 to 22:00.
Experience various cultural activities such as performances, interactive light shows, and immersive nighttime scene shows under the night sky of the Great Wall, and feel the charm of the Great Wall in person.
02 Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing
Opening Hours
From September 30th to October 6th, daily from 17:30 to 21:30.
The Great Wall stretches for thousands of miles, and Mutianyu stands out. During the night tour hours, there will also be guzheng performances and song and dance shows.
03 Juyongguan Great Wall
Juyongguan Village, Nankou Town, Changping District, Beijing, Provincial Road 216
Opening Hours
From now until October 12th, open every Friday and Saturday from 18:00 to 22:00 (closed on the last day of legal holidays).
This year, the lighting facilities at Juyongguan Great Wall have been upgraded, creating a dreamy nightscape that showcases the perfect blend of ancient fortifications and modern lighting effects.
04 Simatai Great Wall
Simatai Village, W Town, Miyun District, Beijing
Opening Hours
Open year-round:
From November to April of the following year: Non-weekends from 17:30 to 20:10; weekends from 17:30 to 20:40.
From May to October: Non-weekends from 17:30 to 21:10; weekends from 17:30 to 21:40.
Simatai Great Wall is the first section of the Great Wall in China to open for night tours, offering visitors a variety of nighttime experiences.
05 Beijing Grand Canal Cultural Scenic Area
70 Tonghu Street, Tongzhou District, Beijing
Beijing Grand Canal Cultural Scenic Area, Dock No. 2
Opening Hours
From now until October 31st, daily from 19:00 to 20:30.
The scenic area is divided into three sections: North, Central, and South along the river. Visitors can board the night cruise boats at Dock No. 2 in the Grand Canal Scenic Area, where there will be live performances by a band on the boat.
06 W Town
2 kilometers north of the Simatai Great Wall exit on the Jingcheng Expressway, Miyun District, Beijing
Opening Hours
Open year-round:
From November to April of the following year: Daily from 9:00 to 21:00.
From May to October: Daily from 9:00 to 22:00.
W Town offers a music water dance show at the foot of the Great Wall, showcasing the beauty of the blend between water and fire through the interplay of light and shadow.
07 Night Tour of Shichahai
Shichahai, Yandaixiejie, Xicheng District, Beijing
Opening Hours
From now until December 31st, daily from 18:00 to 24:00.
Take a boat to enjoy the night scenery of Shichahai and experience the pleasure of drifting on the clear waters. Stroll along the shore, visit creative boutiques, or pause to admire the giant dragon lantern at the lotus flower market.
08 Liangma River International Waterfront
Starting from Zuojiazhuang in the west and ending at the East Fourth Ring Road in the east, from Xindongnan Road and Liangmaqiao Road in the north to Liangmahe South Road and Maizidian West Street in the south, extending south along Chaoyang Park Road to Chaoyang Park South Road.
Opening Hours
Open year-round, 24 hours a day.
The Liangma River has achieved a complete 18-kilometer waterfront greenway, providing citizens and tourists with 3.69 million square meters of riverside park leisure space and an immersive waterfront experience.
09 Olympic Forest Park
33 Kehui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Opening Hours
Open year-round, daily from 5:00 to 22:00.
Olympic Forest Park is one of the important legacies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has become a new destination for citizens and tourists for nighttime leisure, entertainment, and consumption.
10 Chaoyang Park
1 Chaoyang Park South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Opening Hours
From April 1st to October 31st, daily from 6:00 to 21:00;
From November 1st to March 31st of the following year, daily from 6:00 to 20:00.
The night tour of Chaoyang Park is a perfect blend of nature and life.
11 Shougang Park
Building 3, No. 6, Qunminghu Street, Shijingshan District, Beijing
Opening Hours
From now until October 31st, daily from 10:00 to 21:00.
Inside Shougang Park, the former storage facility has been transformed into the country's first large-scale metaverse digital experience complex.
12 798·751 Park
4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 798·751 Art Zone
Opening Hours
Open year-round, 24 hours a day.
798 is an open district that is accessible all year round, with most galleries and art centers in the area closing by 7:00 PM.
13 Shouchuang Langyuan
Langyuan Station: No. 53 Banjieta Road, Dongba Town, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Langyuan Vintage: No. 6 Langjiayuan, Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Opening Hours
Open year-round, 24 hours a day.
Langyuan Station is located near Jiuxianqiao in Chaoyang District, while Langyuan Vintage is situated in the CBD core area, gathering many fashionable and upscale dining options.
Translator: BAI Jing
Reviewer:Ding Hongwei
