Beijing Culture Tour of Capital Museum, Panjiayuan Flea Market and 798 Art Zone
Beijing, China
Trip Type: Full-day Tours
Duration: 8 hours
This shared tour will show you both the ancient and modern side of China's capital city. Follow this tour you have the chance to visit the best relics collection in the Capital Museum, some Chinese arts and crafts in the Panjiayuan Flea Market and the unique architectural style in the modern art Zone 798. This tour lasts 8 hours and include the entrance tickets and a delicious lunch.
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This shared tour will show you both the ancient and modern side of China's capital city. Follow this tour you have the chance to visit the best relics collection in the Capital Museum, some Chinese arts and crafts in the Panjiayuan Flea Market and the unique architectural style in the modern art Zone 798. This tour lasts 8 hours and include the entrance tickets and a delicious lunch.Meet your guide at your hotel at 9am and head to the Capital Museum, it opened in 1981 and moved to its present building in 2006. Part of the museum's arts were previously located in the Confucius Temple in Beijing. With its magnificent architecture, abundant exhibitions, advanced technology and complete functions, the Capital Museum contributes to Beijing’s standing as a famous historical and cultural city. It is a cultural center and an international metropolis and ranks among the first class museums both at home and abroad. It also has been considered as one of the first “State First-class Museums” in 2008.
Next, head to the Panjiayuan Market, it is the best place to hunt for Chinese arts and crafts, curios, bric-a-brac, souvenirs and maybe even a genuine antique. This sprawling market attracts both locals and touristsIt is made up of over three thousand individual stalls covering 48,500 square metres. There really is something for everyone here. Even Hillary Clinton has shopped at Panjiayuan.
Lunch will be served in an authentic Chinese restaurant and you will taste the Old Beijing noodles.
After lunch, you will visit the 798 Art Zone. Factory number 798 was part of a factory complex that manufactured electronics from the late 50’s to the 90’s. At the turn of the century, artists and cultural institutions began to divide, rent out, and re-make the factory spaces, gradually developing them into galleries, art centers, artists' studios, design companies, restaurants and bars. The fabulous buildings themselves were German designed and made for perfect spaces in which to display modern art. Bringing together contemporary art, architecture and culture in a historically interesting location just 30 minutes from Beijing city center. 798 Art Zone has evolved into a dynamic and fascinating art and cultural precinct that is definitely worth a visit.
After visiting the 798 Art Zone, you will be transferred back to your centrally located hotel in Beijing.
Next, head to the Panjiayuan Market, it is the best place to hunt for Chinese arts and crafts, curios, bric-a-brac, souvenirs and maybe even a genuine antique. This sprawling market attracts both locals and touristsIt is made up of over three thousand individual stalls covering 48,500 square metres. There really is something for everyone here. Even Hillary Clinton has shopped at Panjiayuan.
Lunch will be served in an authentic Chinese restaurant and you will taste the Old Beijing noodles.
After lunch, you will visit the 798 Art Zone. Factory number 798 was part of a factory complex that manufactured electronics from the late 50’s to the 90’s. At the turn of the century, artists and cultural institutions began to divide, rent out, and re-make the factory spaces, gradually developing them into galleries, art centers, artists' studios, design companies, restaurants and bars. The fabulous buildings themselves were German designed and made for perfect spaces in which to display modern art. Bringing together contemporary art, architecture and culture in a historically interesting location just 30 minutes from Beijing city center. 798 Art Zone has evolved into a dynamic and fascinating art and cultural precinct that is definitely worth a visit.
After visiting the 798 Art Zone, you will be transferred back to your centrally located hotel in Beijing.
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