During the May Day holiday in Beijing, there is a blend of traditional and modern cultural charm, along with lively and trendy ways to have fun. Over 1,900 cultural and tourism events are ready to kick off!
Dongcheng
Qianmen Traditional Chinese Style Festival
This event, themed "Central Axis Heritage, Beijing Trendy Qianmen", combines "intangible cultural heritage revival + revitalization of time-honored brands + Chinese-style consumption." The opening ceremony will be held on April 28 at the Tianleyuan Grand Theater, featuring performances of traditional-style music, dance, and opera.
Time: April - July
Location: Qianmen Business District
Xicheng
Exploring Xicheng under the screen
Lights, camera, action! Discover 5 film-inspired walking routes where Xicheng’s hutongs and landmarks transform into movie sets.
Time: April 18 - May 5
Location: Xicheng
Beijing Xicheng Colorful May Flower Art Festival
The event will kick off on April 29 at Xiwai Cultural Leisure Plaza. Nearly 50 premium brands will participate, offering a flower market, creative workshops, specialty coffee and light food, art interactive experiences, and more. Free admission for citizens and tourists.
Time: April 29 - May 5
Location: Xiwai Cultural Leisure Plaza
Changchun Poetry
During the May Day holiday, visitors can enjoy museum exhibits while engaging in poetry creation and exchange, experiencing the charm of poetry firsthand.
Time: May 1–5
Location: Xuannan Cultural Museum
Chaoyang
World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2025
From May 2nd to 4th, the National Aquatics Center will host a spectacular diving showdown.
Time: May 2–4
Location: National Aquatics Center
"Light of Water" Immersive Show
This spectacular production takes the audience on a journey through Olympic history while showcasing the mesmerizing fusion of traditional culture and modern technology.
Time: May 1 & 5
Location: Water Cube
SOLANA
Enjoy ancient-costume parades and diverse activities—come and experience the fun!
IJOY Beijing International Animation Game Carnival /CGF Game Festival
This edition brings you stunning guests, epic performances, 10,000+ cosplayers & more – all in a grand venue!
Time: May 1-3
Location: China National Convention Center
Beijing Book Fair
Beijing Book Fair kicks off on April 22 in Chaoyang Park (South Area), featuring top-tier publishers, 10 themed zones, 100+ cultural events, and great book deals.
Time: April 22
Location: Chaoyang Park (South Area)
The 14th Olympic Forest Park Flower Viewing Season
A vibrant spring showcase with wild and garden blooms.
Time: Until May 5
Location: Olympic Forest Park
Beijing Cultural and Arts Season Market
A vibrant market combining culture, art, and food stalls.
Location: Olympic Forest Park (South Gate Lawn & Lakeside Promenade)
Date: May 2–4
Prince Jun's Mansion
A 100-year journey through Ming-style architecture and intangible heritage crafts.
Location: Back Garden of Prince Jun's Mansion
Time: May 3–5
798 & 751 Art Zone
This spring, the 798·751 Art Zone presents three must-see events.
Mei Lanfang Art Tour
Commemorating the Peking Opera legend with rarely seen paintings.
Location: International Exhibition Center of Cool Cars
Time: March 31 – May 20
Beitou Olympic Park 1314 May Day Activities
Coffee tastings, food markets, and live music.
Time: May 1 - May 5
Location: Beitou Olympic Park 1314
National Tennis Lifestyle Festival
Sports meets music and culture.
Time: May 1 - May 5
Location: National Tennis Center
Haidian
2025 Haidian Public Reading Festival
The event features classic recitations, cultural tours, and patriotism-themed activities to promote socialist, revolutionary, and traditional Chinese culture.
Time: April 26 - May 5
Location: Across the district
Haidian Techno Carnival
AI robots, sci-fi cosplay, and edible tech demos.
Time: May 1 - May 2
Location: Jing-Zhang Railway Park
Fengtai
Ethnic Culture Week
60+ events featuring minority crafts and performances.
Time: April 29 - May 3
Location: Beijing Garden Expo Park
Nanyuan Forest and Wetland Park Spring Carnival
A spring extravaganza of nature, culture, and family fun.
Time: May 1 - May 5
Location: Nanyuan Forest and Wetland Park
2025 Beigong National Forest Park Spring Outing Festival
It launches a 3-km fun learning check-in route with interesting checkpoints, a Hanfu experience area, and on-site teachings by intangible cultural heritage inheritors for a diverse experience.
Time: April 4 - May 5
Location: Beigong National Forest Park
The Second International Intangible Cultural Heritage Art Festival
It includes wonderful programs such as art performances, master classes, and parent-child interactions.
Time: May 1 - May 5
Location: Beijing World Park
Hydrangea Exhibition
It gathers thousands of hydrangea plants of dozens of varieties from all over the world.
Time: May 1 - May 31
Location: World Flower Grand View Garden
Changxin Chinese Traditional Style Performing Arts and Life Festival
Relying on the completely preserved urban spatial form and unique historical and cultural heritage of Changxindian, the event innovatively constructs a "culture + consumption" composite scene.
Time: April 30 - May 5
Location: Changxindian Chinese Traditional Style Fashion Block
2025 Automobile Wonderful Life Festival
It divides it into five experience areas: automobile, technology, speed, life, and health.
Time: May 1 - May 5
Location: Beijing Automobile Museum
Shijingshan
Shijingshan Amusement Park Garden Party
The Garden Party creates a joyful playing time with flash mob performances, spring-themed food items, and the all-day opening of more than 50 amusement projects.
Time: May 1 - May 5
Location: Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park
The 24th Badachu Chinese Garden Tea Culture Festival
Tourists can taste the selected famous teas from the five ancient tea mountains, sample the characteristic delicacies of Yunnan ethnic minorities, read books from all over the world amidst the lush greenery, and find the healing power in the mountains.
Time: April 30 - May 5
Location: Badachu Park
Shougang Park Outing Conference
More than 10 fun sports activities can be enjoyed for free on-site, and there will be live music to liven up the May Day holiday.
Time: May 1 - May 5
Location: Chang'an Mills at Shougang Park - Beijing
Shunyi
2025 Beijing Tulip Culture Festival
Tourists can interact closely with the flower parade actors and feel the perfect integration of the sea of flowers and art in the flowing visual feast.
Time: Until May 11th
Location: Beijing International Flower Port
Tongzhou
The 5th Taihu Jazz Music Festival
Continuously presenting a high-level music feast.
Time: April 30 - May 5
Location: The Stage Art Center of the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Taihu , Tongzhou
Daxing
Tulip Joy Season in Yongding He (River) Green Harbour
Relying on the sea of 500,000 tulips covering an area of more than 20 mu in Yongding River Green Harbour in Daxing, it integrates the "Chinese Traditional Style IP + Ecological Landscape".
Time: April 10 - May 5
Location: Yongding He (River) Green Harbour
Fangshan
“大美房山 感恩有你”
免费游等级景区活动
During the May Day holiday, the Zhoukoudian Site, Yunju Temple, Shihua Cave, and Shangfang Shan (Mountain) (only the Yunshui Cave Scenic Area is open) will be the scenic areas participating in the activity and will be open to the public for free.
Time: May 1 - May 5
Location: Fangshan
Mentougou
Tanko Moofland Park
Xinyuefu World Music Festival
It will invite many world music and ethnic music groups to perform on the same stage,
Time: May 3 - May 4
Location: Tanko Moofland Park
Changping
Juyongguan Great Wall at Night
Tourists can fully enjoy the charm of the Great Wall at night. At the same time, dance and drama performances will be screened continuously, bringing an immersive experience of Ming Dynasty trends.
Time: May 1 - May 4
Location: Juyongguan Great Wall
Changping
Yongle Emporium
Tourists can also wear gorgeous Hanfu and deeply feel the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty emporium and the unique charm of life at that time.
Time: Opened on April 19
Location: Jinhai Hu (Lake)
Miyun
S5 Line - "The Train to the Spring of Miyun"
The train departs from Beijing North Railway Station and heads towards Gubeikou Railway Station, connecting popular scenic areas such as Beijing W-Town, Simatai Great Wall, Yunmeng Shan (Mountain), and Yunlongjian Scenic Area along the way.
Huairou
Night Tour Activity of the Mutianyu Great Wall
From May 2nd to 4th, the Mutianyu Great Wall, together with the Film Carnival, will create the "Great Wall Starry Sky Cinema" at the service area square of the Mutianyu Great Wall.
Time: Until May 4
Location: The sections of the 10th - 15th Watchtowers of the Mutianyu Scenic Area and the surrounding areas of the Cable Car Downhill Station.
Yanqing
International Garden Festival
The 6th International Garden Festival will open on April 28th, and the whole day of that day is free to enter.
Time: April 28 - October
Location: Beijing Shi Yuan International Tourism Resort
