The May Day holiday is approaching, with a wave of activities in Beijing, including Chinese Style amusement, sports heritage, and literary exhibitions... Come and see which one you want to go to? Invite your partner for this short holiday and celebrate May Day together!

Moshikou Chinese Style Cultural Festival

The Moshikou Chinese Style Cultural Festival will present five major featured activities during May Day holiday.

Date: May 1st - May 5th

Location: Wanquan Temple Ruins Park, Shijingshan

"Roaming Baifuquan" Tourism and Cultural Season

From May 1st to May 5th, the "Roaming Baifuquan" Tourism and Cultural Season will kick off at the Grand Canal Source Heritage Park.

Date: May 1st - May 5th

Location: the Grand Canal Source Heritage Park, Changping

Happy Valley Chinese Style Cultural Festival

The Springtime Chinese Style Cultural Festival allows you to immerse yourself in the charm of the collision between tradition and trend.

Date: March 22nd - May 25th

Location: Beijing Happy Valley

Aoyuan International Carbonated Water Festival

Carbonated water enthusiasts alert! At the Aoyuan International Carbonated Water Festival, from soft bread to fluffy baguettes, from hamburgers and fries to steak pizza, from Chinese-style specialty foods to globally popular products, ignite your taste buds together!

Date: May 1st - May 5th (11:00-20:00 daily)

Location: Landscape Avenue on the central axis west of Beijing Olympic Tower [north of Kehui Nanlu (S. Rd)]

Fenghuangling Intangible Cultural Heritage Garden Party

From May 1st to May 4th, Fenghuangling Intangible Cultural Heritage Garden Party will unlock new holiday experiences for you.

Time: May 1st - May 4th

Location: Fenghuangling Scenic Area, Haidian

Miaofeng Shan Temple Fair

The 32nd Traditional Folk Temple Fair of Miaofeng Shan will kick off on April 28th (the first day of the fourth lunar month), lasting for half a month, with nearly a hundred traditional folk flower offerings and incense burning ceremonies.

Time: Starting from April 28th

Location: Miaofengshan Scenic Area, Mentougou

The Heart of Beijing "Breeze Terrace Plan"

The opening ceremony of " Breeze Terrace" will take place on April 28th. In the breeze, on the terrace, taste an "East of the Forbidden City" afternoon tea, participate in a script reading session, do morning yoga, gaze at the central axis scenery, and overlook the various human emotions in the hutongs.

Time: April 28th to September

Location: Unique terrace scenes in Dongcheng

"My Life at Drum Tower" Lifestyle Festival

The "My Life at Drum Tower" Lifestyle Festival aims to explore the connection between "people-time-nature" through creative activities.

Date: May 1st - May 5th

Location: Drum Tower, Dongcheng

Shougang Park Blast Furnace Art Festival

The 2025 Shougang Park Blast Furnace Art Festival is grandly opened, with the Spring and Bright Art Exhibition, a forum for famous cultural figures, and a trendy market taking turns to appear. Established brands like Beibingyang and Yili collide with emerging brands, creating sparks and offering a different trendy lifestyle experience.

Spring and Bright Exhibition Dates: Starting from May 1st

Location: Shougang Park Blast Furnace Xiuchi Lake Underwater Exhibition Hall, Shijingshan

Yiqing Holdings x Shougang Park Art and Culture Market Dates: May 1st - May 5th (10:00-18:00 daily)

Location: South Square of Shougang Park Blast Furnace, Shijingshan

The Dunhuang Culture & Art Exhibition

The Dunhuang Culture & Art Exhibition achieves for the first time the most complete presentation of Dunhuang outside of Dunhuang.

Dates: March 29th - October 28th

Location: Beijing Exhibition Hall

Immersive Guided Drama "Xuannan Scholar"

The immersive guided drama "Xuannan Scholar" is continuously performed.

Date: May 1st - May 5th

Location: Beijing Xuannan Culture Museum

Universal Beijing Resort Spring Carnival

Running until June 1st, the Spring Carnival of Universal Beijing Resort is back with a bang.

Duration: Until June 1st

Location: Universal Beijing Resort

Wenyu Lifestyle Festival

Beijing Wenyuhe Park will host a series of "Wenyu Lifestyle Festival" activities on the east bank lawn, combining entertainment, outdoor leisure, and food experiences.

Date: May 1st - May 5th

Location: East Bank Lawn of Wenyuhe Park, Chaoyang

Enchanted Beijing WTown

During the May Day holiday, visitors to Beijing WTown can experience various activities.

Duration: April 30th - May 5th

Location: WTown Scenic Area, Miyun

Strawberry Music Festival

The 2025 Beijing Strawberry Music Festival returns to the World Expo! 3 days, 4 main stages, 72 performance slots, 50% new faces + over 20 international artists, taking you on the ultimate collision of music and culture!

Duration: May 2nd - May 4th

Location: Beijing Shi Yuan International Tourism Resort

Energetic Forest Music Festival

The 2025 Qianfan Music · Energetic Forest Music Festival will create a diverse music feast.

Date: May 1st - May 2nd

Location: Lafayette Castle, Changping

Badaling Night Great Wall

From April 30th to October 7th, the Badaling Night Great Wall will once again be illuminated with brilliant lights.

Date: April 30th - October 7th

Location: Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area, Yanqing

By The Wall Starlit Encounters

The journey of the Great Wall under the starry sky begins. Walking through the scenic area, you can see ancient-style girls carrying lanterns at night, with rouge-stained sleeves, half-covered fans, light lotus steps, fluttering clothes in the wind, experiencing the charm of classical elegance.

Time: Based on the Great Wall's operating hours

Location: Simatai Great Wall, Miyun

Night Tour of Yanqi Hu (Lake)

The night tour of Yanqi Hu (Lake) Scenic Area is expected to start at the end of April, where you can enjoy the sparkling lights, taste specialty foods, and enjoy entertainment activities.

Date: May 1st - May 5th

Location: Yanqi Hu (Lake) Scenic Area, Huairou

Three Mountains and Five Gardens Cultural and Art Center Exhibition

The exhibition time of the Three Mountains and Five Gardens Cultural and Art Center Exhibition has been extended.

Location: No. 6 Haidian Park Lu (Rd), Haidian

Beijing Aoyuan City Street

Beijing Aoyuan City Street is located within the Beijing Olympic Park in the Olympic Village Street of the Chaoyang, along the north extension line of Beijing Central Axis, belonging to the core area of the Yayao business district in Chaoyang. 

"Beijing gift" Coffee Social Concept Store

The first "Beijing gift" Coffee Social Concept Store in the Yayao business district of Chaoyang will debut on April 29. Everyone is welcome to come and experience it on-site.

This upcoming May Day holiday, Beijing offers a variety of exciting activities. Have you decided where you want to go for fun?