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798 Art District

A sight in Chaoyang, Beijing, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Why go

Former factory complex filled with galleries, studios and cafes.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Beijing, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Guijie (Ghost Street), 7.4 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Chaoyang
Price
Free
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Beijing, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Guijie (Ghost Street)

    Street of restaurants lit by red lanterns, known for spicy crayfish and hot pot late into the night.

    Food · 7.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Siji Minfu

    Popular Peking duck chain carving crisp duck tableside at fair prices.

    Food · 10 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Jingshan Park

    Hill park directly north of the palace with a view over its golden roofs.

    Outdoors · 10 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Shichahai Hutongs

    Old alleyways around Houhai and the Drum and Bell Towers, best by bike or rickshaw.

    Activity · 10 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Houhai Bar Street

    Lakeside bars with live music along the shore of Houhai.

    Drinks · 10 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Forbidden City (Palace Museum)

    The Ming and Qing imperial palace, nearly a thousand buildings behind red walls.

    Sight · 11 km straight-line

On these curated routes

798 Art District is a stop on our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Beijing

2 more curated sights in Beijing. See the full Beijing guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Beijing run from 2°C in January to 33°C in July; July is usually the wettest month. For 798 Art District itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Beijing from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Beijing weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
4 Jiu Xian Qiao Lu, Chao Yang Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100102
Coordinates
39.98412, 116.49155
Destination
Beijing, China

798 Art District: quick answers

How much time do you need at 798 Art District?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at 798 Art District. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit 798 Art District?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: UCCA Center for Contemporary Art is the anchor gallery.

Is 798 Art District free?

Yes, we list 798 Art District as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is 798 Art District?

798 Art District is at 4 Jiu Xian Qiao Lu, Chao Yang Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100102, in Chaoyang. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include 798 Art District?

798 Art District appears on Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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