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2024 "beijing under moonlight" night tour recommendation list

selected 60 night check-in spots

covering the whole city, including all the food, drinks and entertainment

from romantic strolls under the moonlight to lively night carnivals

there are endless surprises waiting for you to explore at night in beijing

these 5 great places to study at night

all of them can be called “top-notch” night-time destinations.

meditate for night reading and night viewing of exhibitions

nighttime play can also be colorful

Part.1

beijing grand canal museum

the beijing grand canal museum is one of the three major cultural buildings in the sub-center of beijing. the design concept of the museum is derived from the three elements of boats, sails and water in the ancient canal scene. in order to protect important activities, the beijing grand canal museum (capital museum east branch) is scheduled to be temporarily closed for three days from october 8 to october 10, 2024. the "exploring ancient shu civilization: sanxingdui and jinsha" exhibition, originally scheduled to close on october 10, 2024, will be postponed for three days and will officially close on october 13, 2024.

opening hours

the museum is open from 10:00 to 20:00 every day, and admission is closed at 19:00. the museum is closed every monday and is open normally on statutory holidays.

address

urban green heart forest park, binhe south road, tongzhou district, beijing

netizen comments

????walking among them is like walking in a tunnel traveling through time and space. these cultural relics embody the wisdom and creativity of the ancient shu people. they used their wise hands to create incredible craftsmanship, art and aesthetics.

Part.2

optical science and technology museum

the optical science and technology museum is adjacent to the central party school and the summer palace and includes seven themed venues. it has innovatively developed theme venues for popularizing light science, light wisdom, light space and time, light home, and light metal, carried out light science popularization research and the "light technology lecture hall", and created a collection of light coffee and bookstores, light and shadow cultural exhibitions, and special theme activities. an integrated new space for comprehensive cultural consumption.

opening hours

tuesday to sunday 10:00-19:00 (subject to exhibition opening hours)

address

light science and technology museum, no. 33, yiheyuan road, qinglongqiao street, haidian district, beijing

the children really love it. the lights in the dark give it an atmosphere like when they were children and went out to play when the moon was bright.

Part.3

beijing book building

beijing book building is the flagship bookstore with the largest scale, the richest variety of business and the earliest use of information technology and management model among the state-owned bookstores in beijing. there is a shared space on the first floor of the building, where cultural and entertainment activities such as reading sharing sessions and handicraft diy are held regularly.

opening hours

all year round, daily 10:00-21:00

address

no. 17, west chang'an street, xicheng district, beijing (50 meters walk from northeast exit c of xidan metro station)

netizen comments

the book building is not just a place to read #books,

it also cultivates children’s interest in reading and makes education fun.

i have loved nature and science since childhood,

comprehensively improve children’s quality and broaden their horizons

a good place to cultivate children’s interests and hobbies in all aspects

come here with your children during the holidays to learn more!

Part.4

beijing city library

beijing city library combines the traditional chinese "red seal" image with new public space design. the ultra-high and transparent glass curtain wall integrates nature and architecture. you can enjoy the view while reading, and you can also enjoy the scenery while reading; at night, the lights are on when the time comes, the reflection from the curtain wall will extend the library, making it both majestic and magical.

opening hours

10:00-20:00 daily on weekdays (closed on mondays, luyun building is open 24 hours a day); october 1-7, 10:00-20:00 daily

address

200 meters southeast of the intersection of huilin road and shangquan road, tongzhou district, beijing

netizen comments

it's like escaping the hustle and bustle of the city in a quiet forest and quietly walking into the world of books.

Part.5

sanlian taofen bookstore

sanlian taofen bookstore has long been advocating "night reading" and creating a "late night study room". on special days such as world book day, it will also launch a 24-hour operation mode. among reading lovers, the bookstore has a high reputation and influence it has become a famous cultural landmark in beijing.

opening hours

throughout the year, the art museum store is open from 9:30 to 21:00 every day, and the sanlitun store is open from 10:00 to 21:30 every day.

address

sanlian taofen bookstore, no. 22, art museum east street, dongcheng district, beijing

sanlian taofen bookstore, floor 43, north sanlitun, chaoyang district, beijing

netizen comments

the atmosphere is as good as ever! it is a very popular place for reading. you can see everyone holding their favorite books by the window, on the stairs, and reading with gusto!

source: cultural tourism beijing

process editor: u022