This Labor Day holiday, Beijing has officially launched six premium "Color Walk" urban micro-travel routes under the "Strolling in Beijing" theme, offering an immersive way to experience the charm of the city.
Dongcheng District: Strolling in Beijing - Scarlet Charm of Longfu
Route: 77 Cultural and Creative Park—National Art
Museum of China—Longfu Temple—Drama Museum of Beijing People's Art Theatre—Shijia Hutong—The Peninsula Beijing
At around 2 kilometers long, this route blends culture, history, and greenery. Along the way, visitors will discover creative art spaces, historic architecture, scenic terraces, and great places to eat. This route offers a perfect mix of Dongcheng's heritage, creativity, and relaxed city vibe.
Xicheng District: Strolling in Beijing – Trendy Charm of Xisi
Route: Fuchengmen—White Dagoba Temple—Xisi—Zhengyang Bookstore
This 1.7-kilometer route is filled with the fragrance of lilac and crabapple blossoms. It passes a range of cultural landmarks, including the Beijing Lu Xun Museum, the renovated Dongxicha Hutongs near White Dagoba Temple, the Temple of Emperors of Past Dynasties, the Geological Museum of China, Honglou Public Library, Zhengyang Bookstore, and Zhanta Hutong. Along the way, visitors will find popular dining spots, from regional restaurants featuring Hunan and Hubei cuisines and the Yao Café to classic Beijing snacks and Pizza Hut's Pizzeria. This route brings together floral scents, the smell of books, coffee aroma, and the savor of fine food.
Chaoyang District: Strolling in Beijing – Orange Vitality of Chaowai
Route: Chaoyangmen —Dongyue Temple—The Glazed Archway of Shenlu Street—THE BOX | Chaowai Youth Energy Center—Tsutaya Bookstore—Huajia Hutong—Parkview Green Fangcaodi
Stretching around 3.5 kilometers, this route links historic sites, trendy landmarks, art spaces, and international shopping areas. Visitors can experience Chaoyang's dynamic blend of tradition and modernity, a fresh take on relaxed urban living.
Haidian District: Strolling in Beijing – Blue Four Realms Walk
Route: Beijing Zoo—Five Pagoda Temple (Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum)—Zizhuyuan Park—National Library of China—National Museum of Classic Books—Wanshou Temple—Minzu University West Road—Weigong Fanghuali
This 3.5-kilometer route unfolds across "four worlds"—bamboo, art, books and urban life. It moves from tranquil bamboo-filled parks and stone-carving arts and ancient architecture, to the literary atmosphere of the National Library of China, before ending with dining, shopping, and entertainment around Minzu University of China and Weigong Fanghuali, bringing together nature, culture and everyday city life.
Fengtai District: Strolling in Beijing – Leisure Walk in Ancient Capital
Route: Binshui Cultural Park—Jinzhong Capital City Ruins Park—Lize Paradise Walk—Xiamen Air Jianianhua Hotel—Lize Financial Business District—Lize SOHO
At 1.9 kilometers, this route weaves together the rich heritage of historical ruins, the ecological comfort of waterfront green corridors, and the futuristic vibe of tech landmarks, allowing visitors to experience the blended charm of tradition and modernity, tranquility and energy.
Shijingshan District: Strolling in Beijing – Camel-Tone Ancient Road Walk
Route: Moshikou Historical and Cultural Block—Chengen Temple (Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts Museum)—"Gudao Sicun" (a display hall of Moshikou historic and folk culture) —Fahai Temple—China Quaternary Glacial Vestige Exhibition Hall
Linking a thousand-year-old ancient road, century-old streets, and ancient temples, this slow-travel route, featuring intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship and geological wonders, invites leisurely exploration. With rich cultural heritage, strong artistic atmosphere, and vibrant local life vibes, it's comfortable, photogenic and offers a true taste of western Beijing.
(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
