Half Day Tour to 798 Art Zone with Private Tour Guide Service
Description
In this private 4-hours tour, explore the galleries in 798 Arts Zone, listen as guide discusses Beijing’s art, design and architecture, see Beijing's changing history reflected in this landmark complex of former factory buildings, view the works of up-and-coming Chinese artists at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art.
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Itinerary
Your private tour guide will pickup in your hotel lobby and drive to 798 art zone directly. It was built as a military factory in the 1950s, the district was inhabited by avant-garde artists decades after the buildings were abandoned. It has now transformed into a sprawling complex of art exhibition and performance spaces originally designed by Bauhaus architect. Which is also known as Dashanzi Art District, this former factory precinct is now home to some of China’s most prestigious up-and-coming artists and designers. Your friendly private tour guide will company you for this half day tour. After the tour, your can choose to stay in this area or finish in a cafe or restaurant (at your own cost).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You will pickup in your hotel lobby.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
I went to 798 art district with my tour guide Marco. He was friendly, informative about the history and helped me navigate thru all the galleries and stores. I highly recommend him.
Dear Guest Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time exploring the 798 Art District with Marco. It’s wonderful that he was friendly, shared interesting historical information, and helped you navigate the galleries and shops smoothly. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
Jeffrey was very good at showing me different areas of 798 - it is huge and you could easily get lost. I appreciated that he was very attentive to steps etc to ensure I didn’t fall. He also tried to get a sense of what kind of art I liked. I was interested in modern sculptures. We also visited a couple of design stores. I would suggest coming here in the afternoon as studios and galleries etc open at approx 11 AM or later.
Dear Guest Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re really glad Jeffrey gave you such a safe, attentive, and personalized tour of 798 Art Zone. It’s wonderful that he looked after you carefully, helped you explore the modern sculptures you love, and took you to great design stores. We really appreciate you sharing the useful tip about visiting in the afternoon — it will help many future guests. We’ll pass all your kind compliments to Jeffrey; he’ll be absolutely delighted! 😊 Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
The 798 Art District is a must-see if you’re visiting Beijing. It’s a different flavor from the other historical sites most people see, giving you a chance to see the vibrant modern art scene and also do some unique shopping. My wife and I had a wonderful afternoon browsing the galleries and studios- the wide variety of art is really amazing. Jeffrey was a very helpful guide, helping us seek out unique art and also translating the details of the art we enjoyed. Just walking around the district is a treat too, there’s plenty of cafes to keep you going and enough trees to beat the heat even in June. Highly recommended!
