I have lived and attended primary school in this area when I was little, and barely recognized it when I visited again. The area has undergone incredible change and modernisation. It was great to rediscover old favorite places and see how they have developed. New restaurants, cafés and artist shops have been added, providing an exciting mix of old and new. A fun and memorable experience!

I wonder why this is not yet considered as a must-see in Bejing. After a full immersion in the ancient history of the city and its historical attractions, you should consider the 798 Art Zone the first place to visit. A whole industrial district converted into an area with contemporary art galleries, shops, installations, cozy arty clubs. It is something that many big cities around the world should replicate. Honestly i loved it.

798 is a very special place in Beijing where you can enjoy the many galleries, studios and museums. You are surrounded by the many art expressions on various facades, nice coffee shops and restaurants. Recognizable by the many factory buildings in the style of the German Bauhaus, the legendary art and design school founded in Weimar in 1919 by the Berlin architect Walter Gropius. In addition to the iconic elements of Chinese Culture, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven, the 798 Art District is unique in the world and definitely worth a visit. It will certainly take you a few days to see everything.

This is a huge space dedicated to art scene in Beijing. It's very nice to explore and soak in the vibes. Some down points for us (nothing too serious): - shops there have different opening hours, some open after 2pm, some closed at 4pm etc so our visit at 12pm was awfully awkward as some places are not open - there's not a lot of food options inside so make sure you have some food before coming over - the area is quite far off the metro; I believe the nearest one is under construction, so it was quite a walk into the premise for us, and the cab out was stuck in heavy traffic for a while

Make sure you have plenty of time because this is a large area with tons of galleries, museums, and places to eat. I was there in May and it was warm with not a lot of shade when outside. There are many styles of art and setting is open and friendly. I spent about 5 hours and didn’t see everything I wanted to see. It is a little out of downtown Beijing but worth the effort to het there. I used Didi and it was very reasonable and the fastest and easiest way to get there and back. I highly recommend this art district if you have the time and interest.