Private Tour

Half Day Tour to 798 Art Zone with Private Tour Guide Service

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

Tour guide

Hotel pickup service

Meal

Gratuities

Hotel drop off service

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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).

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

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

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

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Take a guide like Jeffrey with you
HayKay1,
Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Unique artsy experience gives a taste of modern Beijing
D1472FQnickm,
Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!