Beijing 798 Art District

Set in a neglected and converted factory and built by the East Germans, 798 Art District is the city's leading focal point for contemporary art galleries. The industrial factory building celebrates its working-class roots from the communist era of the 1950s with red Maoist slogans remaining on the interior walls, at the artist's request, amongst pictures and statues of factory workers. The massive factory workshops are perfect for art galleries that require space for projects, such as multimedia installations. The feel of the place is exciting. The mix of modern art and the industrial environment in an old factory with pipes and chimneys complements this. It is on a large scale and you could easily spend a day visiting the complex exhibitions, events, and its cafes and restaurants . Most of the galleries and spaces in the Dashanzi district do not charge exhibitors and visitors. They support themselves by hosting events, shows, and corporate events with some high-profile customers, including Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Nokia, Lancom, and many others. Quick Facts on 798 Art District Ticket Price : Free Location : No.4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing Opening Hours : Site Time Art District All Day Dajian Gallery 10:30-18:00 from Tuesday to Sunday Jingge Space 11:00-18:00 from Tuesday to Saturday IOMA EMA Art Center 10:00-19:00 from Monday to Sunday Art Triumph 10:00-18:30 from Tuesday to Sunday What Does the 798 Art District Have? The district has become highly sought after and fashionable since the opening of the complex. Galleries, design companies, cafes, restaurants, and tailors have moved into the area . The businesses are on power with those of any fashionable district in any other major city around the world. A walk around the district and you'll spot well-dressed Beijingers and expensive cars on every corner, which mainly explains why there is a substantial waiting list of businesses wa