If you're looking for a way to explore the world without leaving Beijing this weekend, then the 2025 Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage (hereinafter referred to as the “ICH Week”) has you covered!

Taking place from October 17 to 21 in the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center (Tongzhou District), this year's event brings together ICH treasures from 61 countries and regions across five continents. Visitors can enjoy an exciting array of exhibitions, cultural exchanges, and hands-on experiences.

The International Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition opened on October 17 at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing, dazzling visitors with the finest intangible cultural heritage from around the world. In the International Handicraft Exhibition Area, visitors are greeted by the melodious sounds of traditional Irish music, the vividly colored and dramatically shaped Busó masks from Hungary, as well as the practical yet artistic Russian cobalt underglaze sculptures and cobalt-glazed tea sets. There are also treats like Vietnamese durian cakes to sample.

The ICH Boutique Exhibition Area gathers the finest ICH items from Beijing, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR, including cloisonné enamelware and Jingxiu (Beijing-style embroidery), both renowned among the Eight Imperial Handicrafts of Beijing, as well as traditional Chinese arts such as the guqin (seven-stringed zither) and the tea ceremony. Local specialties like Macao's signature souvenirs also make an appearance, vividly showcasing the unique cultural charm of each region.

At the "Intangible Cultural Heritage Market – Sharing Life" held in the Central Green Forest Park, visitors can discover everything from Neiliansheng's cloth shoes and Jitufang's colorful clay figurines to Wuyutai's fragrant tea. Beyond these physical items, ICH inheritors also give live demonstrations, allowing visitors to experience the charm of intangible cultural heritage worldwide through interactive experiences.

Schedules and Locations

International Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition

- Afternoon of October 17; 10:00–17:00, October 18–21

- Shared Hall (1F) and Basement Level 1, Grand Canal Museum of Beijing

Intangible Cultural Heritage Market

- 10:00–17:00, October 17–21

- Selected areas within the Central Green Forest Park

Transportation Guide

- By car

Navigate to the Underground Parking Lot (paid) of the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing.

After parking in Zone E, take elevator E1 or E2 to the exhibition area.

- By public transportation or on foot

Navigate directly to the visitor entrance of the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing.

Participation

Free admission — no reservation required.

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