From June through October, the "Summer Splendor in Beijing" (京彩宜夏) consumption campaign will launch over 1,000 sessions of cultural, shopping, tourism, sports and exhibition events. Organized around five themes, the campaign promises all-day fun and exciting experiences throughout the city.
Every District Has Something Special
All districts in Beijing have created their own signature summer events, making the most of local resources:
Dongcheng District has launched the Guijie Night Festival (簋街不夜节) and the Longfu Temple "Summer Special: Good Fortune Tonight" Market (隆福寺“夏日限定・今夜有福了”潮集).
In Xicheng District, besides the Cultural Xicheng Food Festival (文化西城美食节) and the Summer Beer Festival (消夏啤酒节), the deals for fashionable goods and shopping perks are now available in Xidan.
Chaoyang District has rolled out a beer festival and a garden festival centered on the theme of "Trendy Chaoyang" (潮朝阳), enriching consumption choices with sports, live performances and trendy lifestyle experiences.
Haidian District has seen the launch of IP-based pop-ups and cultural markets in multiple commercial districts and other areas.
Fengtai District has introduced the Summer Vitality Consumption Season (夏季活力消费季), offering exclusive student discounts at different times of the day alongside shopping district-based dessert festivals and brand-new exhibitions. Suburban districts focus on diverse experiences such as mountain getaways, lakeside retreats, and cultural tourism projects of the Grand Canal.
Discover a Different Beijing After Dark
On summer nights in Beijing, key commercial districts and shopping malls extend operating hours. You can visit Sanlitun for the summer exclusive pop-up of Hello Kitty, attend CRYBABY's Beijing debut exhibition at INDIGO, or take a night cruise on the Liangma River and the Grand Canal... An abundance of choices allows you to discover a different side of summer in Beijing. In addition, don't miss the regular nighttime performances at the Bird's Nest (National Stadium), Wukesong and the Workers' Stadium.
A Summer Packed with Major Sporting Events
From July to October, multiple heavyweight sporting events will take place across the city, covering top-tier competitions including the FIBA 3x3 Open, the China Open (for tennis), the Chinese Super League (CSL), and the WTT China Smash. Beyond these, community sports events for all age groups will also run continuously.
Concerts, Shows and Exhibitions
This summer, major concert tours by top music stars will land in Beijing one after another. Sunset concerts in commercial districts, university students' band performances, and hutong-based Livehouse shows will keep the city's summer nights lively. In addition, a splendid lineup of exhibitions and theatrical productions awaits, including the Beijing Design Week, the Beijing Fashion Week's "Fashion Joy Season" (时尚悦享节), and the Dunhuang Culture and Art Exhibition (“如是莫高”敦煌艺术大展).
Family Fun All Summer Long
During the summer vacation, Universal Beijing Resort's "Universal Cool Summer" operates continuously. At the Beijing Expo Park, distinctive educational tourism programs are available, such as intelligent orienteering challenges and overnight exploration programs. The "Open the Door to Art" (打开艺术之门) summer camp series will continue. In addition, easy family-friendly activities, such as water fun in nearby forests, movie-watching under the stars, and outdoor science education, have been upgraded on an ongoing basis, fully meeting families' summer leisure needs.
Eat Your Way Through Beijing This Summer
This summer, the Qianmen Guo Feng Festival (前门国风节) joins forces with the "Remarkable Chinese Cuisine" (了不起的中国菜) themed event. Time-honored brands in Beijing – Bianyifang, Duyichu, Yueshengzhai – have rolled out summer-exclusive set menus and vouchers. Specialty offerings such as rooftop dining options and drinks at Chang'an Paradise Walk in Mentougou create unique experiences. Tongzhou brings the atmosphere of Kaohsiung's night markets to Beijing. The Chongwen Xishi (崇文喜市) container-style food street will stay open through late October. The Chaoyang Automobile Culture Consumption Season (朝阳汽车文化消费季) is in full swing. Also, in Haidian, summer campaigns are underway in the commercial districts.
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(Source: Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau)
