798 Art District

Address No. 4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Hours 10:00-18:00
Phone +86 10 5978 9798
Announcement: Art & Design
Entrance ¥0
Hours 10:00-18:00
Best Season All Year
Time needed 3-4 hours
Last visit: May 22, 2026
Author: Lei Li
Reviewer: Ying Zhang

798 Art District Travel Guide

798 Art District Overview

A complex of 50-year-old decommissioned military factory buildings boasting a unique architectural style that houses a thriving artistic community.

798 Art District Opening Hours & Tickets

  • 10:00-18:00
  • Best season: All Year
  • Ticket note: Free entry (Some galleries may charge)

Essential 798 Art District Visitor Information

  • Enquiries: +86 10 5978 9798
  • Cafes
  • Galleries
  • Restrooms

How to Get to 798 Art District

Subway Line 14 to Wangjing South Station.

798 Art District Travel Safety & Advice

Security stations located throughout the district. Emergency: 120

Practical Info

  • No. 4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
  • 10:00-18:00
  • +86 10 5978 9798
Lei Li
Lei Li
Certified Master Tour Guide
Lei Li, a Beijing-based Certified Master Tour Guide, specializes in North China itineraries covering the Forbidden City, Great Wall, and Temple of Heaven.

We keep this guide current.

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On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

  • Free entry (Some galleries may charge)

Online booking may be required

Tips

Great for photography, best visited on weekdays to avoid crowds.

Reality Check

  • Long queues — arrive early
  • ID / passport may be required
  • Weather gamble
  • Cooler at higher elevation
  • Not fully accessible
  • No direct transit in some areas
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