Private Tour
Half Day Tour to 798 Art Zone with Private Tour Guide Service
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
798 Art Zone
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).
What‘s Included
Tour guide
Hotel pickup service
Meal
Gratuities
Hotel drop off service
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Afternoon tour
Private tour: Pickup in your hotel & drop you off back to hotel at end or you can choose to stay or drop off anywhere else in the city.
Pickup included
Morning tour
Private tour: Pickup in your hotel & drop you off back to hotel at end or you can choose to stay or drop off anywhere else in the city.
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day
JayneH236,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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.
Take a guide like Jeffrey with you
HayKay1,Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeffrey 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.
Unique artsy experience gives a taste of modern Beijing
D1472FQnickm,Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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!
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