798 Art District, also known as Dashanzi Art District, is a part of Beijing that hosts a vibrant artistic community, encompassing galleries, studios, and cultural institutions. Located in the northeast of the city, this area is named after the 798 factory, which was built in the 1950s and designed in the Bauhaus style by East Germans. It covers an area of 0.6 square kilometers and was originally an industrial complex of military factories. In the early 2000s, artists and cultural organizations began to move into the abandoned spaces, attracted by the expansive lofts. Subsequently, it evolved into a center of contemporary Chinese art and architecture. The art district is recognized for its unique combination of old industrial buildings and creative artistry, which together create a unique cultural atmosphere. The area is also known for hosting high-profile art events such as the 798 Art Festival, fashion shows, and important exhibitions. This cultural hub represents Beijing's cutting edge art movement and serves as a symbol of China's burgeoning creative economy.
Make sure you have plenty of time because this is a large area with tons of galleries, museums, and places to eat. I was there in May and it was warm with not a lot of shade when outside. There are ..
This is a huge space dedicated to art scene in Beijing. It's very nice to explore and soak in the vibes.
Some down points for us (nothing too serious):
- shops there have different opening hours, som..
Lots of art installation for taking photos, the place is quite huge to visit all at one in an afternoon. With some cafes and eateries, and quite a number of galleries to purchase art piece.
Tommydeee
Wrote on 16th Sep, 2023
Art and Fashion, A Delight.
The area is absolutely huge. We spent hours and only scratched the surface. A huge I mean huge industrial complex has been converted into shops galleries bars and restaurants. Full of beautifully dres..
Very cool place, def worth a visit. At least go to one gallery, especially if you're on holiday. Not that hard to find either like i've been reading, just use baidu maps. If anyone's still using googl..
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