130K Celebrate 2026 at Beijing’s 798 Art District
Nearly 130,000 visitors flocked to Beijing’s 798 Art District for a creative New Year’s Eve countdown, featuring music, dance, heritage exhibitions and vibrant markets.
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Beijing’s New Tongzhou Station Slashes Regional Travel Times
Beijing’s new Tongzhou Railway Station opened on Dec 30, 2025, cutting Jing-Jin-Ji travel times and bringing Qinghuangdao within 90 minutes.
Sunrise Flag-Raising Welcomes 2026 at Tiananmen Square
Beijing’s Tiananmen Square will host the first flag-raising ceremony of 2026 at dawn on January 1, marking the New Year with tradition, national pride, and a stunning sunrise.
Chinese Leaders Light Up Beijing’s 2026 New Year Opera Gala
President Xi Jinping and top Chinese mainland leaders joined a 2026 New Year gala at Beijing’s NCPA, enjoying classic and new opera works that celebrate tradition and innovation. 🎭🎉
Young Cellists Shine at 22nd Khachaturian Cello Competition in Beijing
The 22nd Khachaturian International Cello Competition wrapped up in Beijing on December 27, 2025, celebrating young Chinese cellists and strengthening cultural ties under the BRI.
Beijing’s ‘Bringing Death Back into Life’ Art Exhibit Breaks Death Taboo
An art exhibit in Beijing titled ‘Bringing Death Back into Life’ is breaking the taboo around mortality. Professor Jing Jun shares how facing death can foster empathy and hope.
Listening to Beijing: A Sonic Journey Through the Seasons of 2025
Experience Beijing in 2025 through its season-by-season soundtrack: spring winds, cicada choruses, autumn whispers, and winter hush. A 4-season sonic journey.
NPC Standing Committee Wraps Up 19th Session with Key Laws Passed
The 19th session of China’s NPC Standing Committee wrapped up in Beijing, approving key laws and carving out the legislative roadmap ahead of the fourth session starting March 5, 2026.
Chinese Mainland’s NPC to Open 4th Annual Session on March 5, 2026
The Chinese mainland’s 14th National People’s Congress will open its fourth annual session in Beijing on March 5, 2026, announced the NPC Standing Committee.
Why Beijing Tops National Geographic’s 2026 Must-Visit List
Discover why Beijing is the only Chinese mainland city on National Geographic’s Best Places to Travel in 2026, with tips from tour guide Michael Yao.