New year, new vibes! As we step into 2025, Beijing has released a new wave of New Year products, including calendars, pastries, accessories, and more... Come see if there's a New Year gift that catches your eye!

Palace Museum Calendar 2025

2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar, also known as the Year of the Yi-si. It marks the 100th anniversary of the Palace Museum. The "Palace Museum Calendar 2025" features a stunning collection of the museum's artifacts and the century-long story of the Palace Museum.

The theme for January is "The Auspicious Snake," featuring 31 snake-related artifacts, showcasing the serpent elements within the Forbidden City. From February to September, the calendar presents carefully selected Palace Museum artifacts from different dynasties. The theme for October to December covers "Pioneering Efforts and Craftsmanship Protection," "Brilliant Prosperity," and "Focus on the Centennial Journey of the Palace Museum," introducing the restoration of ancient buildings, artifact conservation, special exhibitions, and the layout of permanent exhibitions. The cover color is a calm earthy yellow, with the main image being a close-up of a paper-based divine figure painting from the Hall of Imperial Peace( Qinandian 钦安殿).

In addition, the new version of the "Palace Museum Calendar" integrates AR technology. In addition to the cover, you can experience an artifact every month by scanning the corresponding page with AR to view the 3D representation of the item.

Beijing Daoxiangcun × Meilin Annual Limited Edition Little Green Cake

Beijing Daoxiangcun has teamed up with Han Meilin to release an annual limited edition of the Little Green Cake.

The artist Han Meilin uses unique lines to wonderfully blend vivid cuteness, lively joy, everlasting childlike innocence, and anthropomorphized emotions in this snake painting.

The Little Green Cake features a thick coconut quinoa filling, infused with the rich fragrance of coconut flesh and mixed with the texture of quinoa grains, creating a uniquely delightful flavor.

Capital Museum - New Year Special Edition Cultural and Creative Products Selection 

At the end of the year, the Capital Museum presents an aesthetic feast of ancient Greek civilization, with the exhibition "The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great" currently being held at the museum.

This feast not only shines in the museum's exhibition halls but also integrates the wisdom and aesthetics of ancient Greece into daily life through a series of exquisite cultural and creative products.

The "Heroic Glory" series of commemorative coins, cushions, and towels not only recreate the bravery and honor of ancient Greece but also add a touch of mythical charm to modern life with a "cute god" image. The Dionysus bust bottle opener combines the functions of a fridge magnet and bottle opener, allowing you to enjoy the blessings of the wine god while indulging in a drink!

The blessings of ancient Greece are not only engraved in the exquisite cultural and creative products but also permeate every detail of food and beverages.

The "Greek Delights" series of chocolates is inspired by ancient Greek architectural elements, crafted with carefully selected top-quality cocoa beans and handmade with precision.

The Mediterranean specialty drinks, with their unique flavor and deep blue color, bring a rich layered experience to the beverages.

How to purchase: Please visit the cultural and creative space and self-service area at the exit of Hall A on the basement level of the museum to explore more modern interpretations of ancient Greek civilization.

Beijing Gold Lacquer Inlay Art Museum - Snake Year Cultural and Creative Products 

The Beijing Gold Lacquer Inlay Art Museum has launched a new collection of intangible cultural heritage-inspired products for the Year of the Yi-si Snake.

The Tiger Skin Lacquer Bead Brooch, crafted using the unique tiger skin lacquer technique, features vibrant mother-of-pearl, transparent opal, exceptional craftsmanship, and diverse designs, gaining much admiration from many friends. 

The Tiger Skin Lacquer Safety Pendant Necklace carries the blessing of peace and safety year after year. 

The tiger skin lacquer craftsmanship, combined with intricate mother-of-pearl and opal details, creates a unique and layered texture. The intangible heritage successor handcrafts the braided rope, adorned with various gemstones. The hand-painted lacquer bead necklaces and bracelets feature carefully designed beads, hand-painted with elegant colors and rich layers. 

The Fortune and Prosperity Peace Car Hanging is a traditional classic design fused with modern aesthetic elements. It is both classical and stylish, symbolizing good fortune, prosperity, peace, and a bright future.

Beijing Universal Resort - New Food, New Badges, and New Greeting Cards

Delicious flavors enhance the warm winter atmosphere, with New Year limited edition sweets now available. The warm hot chocolate paired with exquisite strawberry cupcakes offers a delightful taste, every bite filled with anticipation for the New Year.

The Sunset Grill has also introduced a New Year set menu for you to enjoy delicious food with your loved ones.

The Minion-themed physical badges are now part of the annual pass birthday month privileges, allowing you to celebrate your special moment with the mischievous Minions.

When entering the park for the New Year, you can also illuminate the "Happy New Year 2025" electronic badge for a limited time and have the chance to receive a New Year sticker.

Bring your Universal Studios Beijing Explorer's Passport, collect all the stamps, and you will receive a New Year greeting card.

Additionally, visit designated photo spots to capture your New Year moments and unlock the 2025 New Year edition electronic photo frame.

Corner Tower Cafe

The Palace Museum Corner Tower Cafe has launched a Snake Year-themed coffee and dessert collection.

The Spirit Snake-themed cup features the Snake纹 (snake pattern) based on the Palace Museum's collection— a jade ornament from the Warring States period depicting the winding snake design. The design is arranged in a continuous pattern to showcase the lively beauty of the serpent.

The Spirit Snake Latte combines freshly brewed coffee beans from Yunnan Pu'er with hawthorn syrup and oat milk, recreating the sweet and tangy taste of a "sugar-coated hawthorn stick." The "福" (fortune) character on top of the cup is inspired by the Palace Museum's collection—a brushstroke of the "福" character written by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. It's made from edible sugar paper, symbolizing abundance and good fortune.

The Cherry Dark Chocolate-flavored Lucky Mousse and the Sugar-Coated Hawthorn-flavored Fortune Cake are also filled with joy and good luck.

With these exciting 2025 new arrivals, are you excited? What New Year gift are you most looking forward to?

Translator: BAI Jing

Reviewer: FENG Haoxuan