Beijing takes on a different charm after dark, with everything from night cruises to immersive market performances offering visitors new ways to experience the city.
Night Tour of Badaling Great Wall
Night tours at the Badaling section of the Great Wall are now open and will continue through October 6. Visitors can interact with costumed performers and write blessing letters at a traditional-style post station. Dance performances and other nighttime shows are also scheduled throughout the event.
"Ming Dynasty-Themed Carnival" at Juyongguan Great Wall
The Juyongguan section of the Great Wall has also just launched its night tour. The 3rd "Ming Dynasty-Themed Carnival—Enter the Story of Juyong" (明潮嘉年华——入戏·居庸) started at the same time and will run until July 31. Blending the Ming Dynasty's frontier culture with immersive interactions, this event offers a chance to explore history in a lively setting.
During the carnival, Chinese-style bands will perform across multiple evening slots. Visitors can also receive discounts on cultural and creative souvenirs using yinpiao (event tokens designed as ancient-style banknotes).
"Sailing Along the Canal" Special Tour in Tongzhou
Launched in the Tongzhou Canal Cultural Scenic Area, this is Beijing's first immersive waterfront performance experienced on a moving boat. It is now open to the public. The approximately 50-minute tour combines lighting, music, and live performances to present the millennia-long history and culture of the Grand Canal.
2026 Chongwen Xishi—Beer Culture and Life Festival
Launched in the Chongwenmen commercial district, the festival is expected to continue until late October. Visitors can sample craft beers and specialty snacks while enjoying band performances and intangible cultural heritage-themed folk performances in the stage area.
Huajie Night Market in Fengtai
Near the Beijing Flower Trading Center in Fengtai, the newly upgraded night market offers visitors a one-stop nighttime experience where they can enjoy flowers, food, entertainment, and shopping. From floral-inspired snacks to flower-arrangement workshops, there is plenty to explore.
Woniu Music Festival in BIG Shopping Park in Asian Games Village
The Woniu Music Festival recently opened and will continue until October 8. Performances are available every Saturday from 18:30 to 21:00 at Woniu Square in BIG Shopping Park. During the festival, alongside the dazzling performances, nearby food stalls, snack vendors, and designer toy booths also stay open, allowing visitors to enjoy music while exploring the market atmosphere.
Excited? Step out after dark to experience the many sides of Beijing!
(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
