Beijing Micro-Getaway Guide: Must-See Events This Holiday

english.beijing.gov.cn
2025-05-01

This Labor Day holiday, Beijing invites you to join in a series of exciting events and festive fun!

Qianmen China-Chic Festival

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Centered around the cultural heritage of Beijing's Central Axis, the Qianmen China-Chic Festival brings together time-honored brands, intangible cultural heritage masters and workshops, and Chinese chic brands to showcase a dynamic Beijing-style lifestyle. It offers immersive exploration, interactive entertainment, curated shopping, and cultural enjoyment.

Dates: April–July

Location: Qianmen Business District

Flower Art Festival

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Nearly 50 premium brand curators present floral markets, creative handicraft workshops, specialty coffee and light bites, and interactive art experiences, with free admission for residents and visitors.

Dates: April 29–May 5 

Location: West Cultural Leisure Plaza, Xicheng District 

IJOY Beijing International Animation & Game Expo / CGF Game Festival

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A diverse array of fun, engaging, and visually spectacular offerings, dynamic stage performances, exquisite live shows, and high-energy events invite you to dive into non-stop excitement!

Dates: May 1–3 

Location: China National Convention Center

Beitou Aoyuan 1314 Labor Day Chill-Out Fair

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The event takes place across both online and offline platforms, spanning the Labor Day holiday and Youth Day (May 4). Highlights include a coffee market, tasting sessions, coffee culture exhibits, a foodie review zone for park delicacies, and a sparkling water stress-relief market, among other attractions.

Dates: May 1–5

Location: Beitou Aoyuan 1314

'Boundary Breakers: Future Friend Circle' Techno Carnival

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On-site, the cutting-edge humanoid robot "Unitree" demonstrates the charm of AI-mechanical interaction, while the acclaimed cultural IP "Black Wukong" merges tech and tradition through themed CosPlay performances. The event also features smart device demo zones, interactive science exhibits, and "tech plus gourmet" consumption experiences.

Dates: May 1–2

Location: Jingzhang Railway Heritage Park

Shijingshan Amusement Park 'Spring Rhapsody' Fair

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Flash mob performances, spring-inspired culinary offerings, and more than 50 all-day amusement attractions create a joyful experience, alongside digital cultural tourism experiences like "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty" and "Flyover the World" await visitors to explore.

Dates: May 1–5
Location: Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park

Beijing Craft Beer Festival

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The festival brings over 120 leading domestic and international breweries, offering more than 800 craft beers! With an EDM stage of music festival caliber and Beer Yoga blending fitness with light buzz, it's the ultimate way to kick back and enjoy.

Dates: May 1–4  

Location: Halls 11 & 12 and Lawn Area, Shougang Park 

2nd International Intangible Cultural Heritage Art Festival

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The festival features a dynamic mix of art exhibitions and performances, master classes, family-friendly workshops alongside experiences like intangible cultural heritage traditional iron-flame displays, global dance and music showcases, an Octonauts-themed underwater-themed adventure zone, and an interactive pet zoo, all awaiting your discovery.

Dates: May 1–5

Location: World Park

(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)

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