798 is a contemporary art district built into a sprawling 1950s electronics factory designed by East German architects in a stripped-down Bauhaus style. The original 798 Factory made military electronics; by the late 1990s, abandoned warehouses had been colonized by artists priced out of central Beijing. The Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), Pace Beijing, Long March Space, and dozens of smaller galleries operate here today, alongside design studios, indie cafes, and bookstores. Expect a mix of major exhibitions, experimental shows, and pure tourist photo ops — the quality varies wildly gallery-to-gallery. Most galleries close Mondays. The area is huge; pick up the free map at any visitor info booth and prioritize 2-3 exhibitions rather than trying to see everything. Saturdays bring crowds; weekday afternoons are calmest.
Address
2 Jiuxianqiao Rd, Chaoyang District, Beijing
朝阳区酒仙桥路2号
Highlights
- UCCA (尤伦斯当代艺术中心)Largest gallery; rotating major contemporary shows
- Pace Beijing (佩斯北京)Blue-chip international gallery in a former weapons hangar
- Industrial Architecture (工业建筑)Bauhaus pipes, slogan walls — 798's photogenic backbone
- Bookstores & Design ShopsPage One, Timezone 8 — good place to pick up Chinese art books
- Free Visitor MapPick up at any info booth; without it the area is overwhelming
For foreign visitors
- English service: full english menu
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Weekday afternoons; closed Mondays at most galleries
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: need taxi
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What travelers say (20 reviews)
Maria F.·TripAdvisor·5/5
1950s East German Bauhaus factories turned into Beijing's best art district. UCCA exhibition was world-class.
2026-03-28
Adam T.·Google Maps·4/5
Hit-or-miss depending on what's showing. Pick up the free map at the entrance and prioritize 2-3 galleries.
2026-04-10
ArtTravel798·YouTube·5/5
Filmed three days here for a documentary. Industrial pipes + slogan walls + contemporary art = endless photo material.
2026-02-18
Lisa P.·TripAdvisor·4/5
Most galleries closed Mondays. Café scene is great — Page One bookstore + the indie coffee places make for a chill afternoon.
2026-01-22
艺术街区控·Xiaohongshu·5/5
798适合一下午随便逛,UCCA要票(120元),大部分小画廊免费。带相机,每个角落都出片。
2026-04-02
Jordan B.·Google Maps·5/5
Visited an opening night — free wine, met artists, walked away with a print. Check WeChat groups for opening schedules.
2026-03-15
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