How are you spending your Labor Day holiday? Why not head to Beijing Municipal Administrative Center for fun-filled experiences? There, you can enjoy flower viewing, savor delicious dishes, explore art exhibitions, and listen to some jazz. Enjoy yourself!

Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition

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Held inside Dacheng Hall  of the historic building complex of the Lighthouse Pagoda (Randeng Ta), the Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition features a selection of representative creative products inspired by the intangible cultural heritage items from the regions along the Grand Canal, including Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, offering a modern interpretation of the canal-based traditions.

"Grand Canal Ballad" Light Show

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Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, the "Grand Canal Ballad" light show links five landmarks (Daguang Building, the Lighthouse Pagoda, the Canal Business District buildings, the Canal Pillar, and the Water Tower) to allow everyone to marvel at the charm of the illuminated Grand Canal in an immersive fashion.

Starting Point: Daguanglou Wharf

Period: May 1 – May 5

Departure Times: 19:00, 19:30, 20:00

Ticketing: On-site at Daguanglou Wharf or online via the WeChat mini-program "Beijing Tongzhou Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Service Platform" (北京通州大运河文化旅游服务平台).

Tel: +86-10-89527658 / 010-89527658

Universal Beijing Resort's Spring Carnival

Universal Beijing Resort's Spring Carnival is in full swing and will run through June 1. Visitors can dance alongside performers from the Argentine dance troupe MALEVO, show off moves with Minions and other iconic Universal characters, and enjoy a lively music party at the CityWalk concerts.

Performances at Beijing Performance Arts Centre 

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The grand acrobatic musical "Shanshui Guochao" (山水国潮) is on show now, presenting a spectacular blend of poetry, dance, music, and visual art. Audiences are also treated to Twelfth Night, a classic comedy of Shakespeare, rendered by the National Centre for the Performing Arts, as well as traditional Chinese folk performances like kuaiban (a traditional Chinese performing art) and crosstalk by the Beijing Traditional Folk Arts Troupe .

Showtime: 14:30 on May 3

How to Buy Tickets:

1. Follow the official WeChat Account of the National Center for the Performing Arts, tap "一院三址" (One Center, Three Venues), select "北京艺术中心" (Beijing Performance Arts Centre), then choose your preferred show and time slot.

2. Use the Damai App to search for the performance and select a time slot.

Canal Peony Cultural Week

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Held at Huoxian Town's Canal Peony Garden, this event is free for the public and runs daily from 9:00 to 16:00 until May 5. Over 1,000 free parking spaces are available.

5th Taihu Jazz Festival

From April 30 to May 5, the 5th Taihu Jazz Festival kicks off at the NCPA Taihu Stage Art Center . Enjoy a dynamic lineup of jazz performances you won't want to miss!

Gourmet Offers

At the boat-like restaurant of Nanmen Hotpot , you can experience the authentic, traditional Beijing hotpot culture by savoring flavorful dishes while marveling at the scenic canal views and the restaurant's interior design. Don't miss the Canal Food Festival at the Moon River Art Town, or Huoxian Market where culinary specialties from Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei come together for a truly rewarding feast.

(Source: Beijing Municipal Administrative Center News)