"Strolling Beijing · Chasing Light Night Tour" Themed Travel Routes

Recently, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism held the "Strolling Beijing · Chasing Light Night Tour" city exploration event. During the exploration, relevant officials from the bureau released 10 themed travel routes under "Strolling Beijing — Chasing Light Night Tour," covering popular spots such as light and shadow check-in locations, nighttime cultural markets, and themed night tour activities. These provide tourists with a rich variety of nighttime entertainment options, showcasing the unique charm and modern vitality of this ancient capital.

1. "Night Central Axis": The Central Axis is a landmark architectural complex in Beijing. From Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower to the Qianmen old shops, visitors can feel the historical heritage of the ancient capital and traditional commercial culture. Under the night lights, it gives a sense of traveling through time.
2. "Night Great Wall": The Badaling Great Wall is a World Cultural Heritage site. At night, riding a double-decker sightseeing bus and gazing 360 degrees at the starry sky, climbing the Great Wall to feel the weight of history and the grandeur of nature is a unique experience.
3. "Night Changxindian": Changxindian has a long history. The combination of the Hanfu competition and the Guochao (Chinese trendy culture) street area allows visitors to experience traditional culture while also feeling modern fashion elements.
4. "Night Bus": A 40-kilometer route weaving through various corners of the city, allowing tourists to feel Beijing’s historical pulse and the changes of the times while on the move. It is a very modern way to tour at night.
5. "Night Olympic Park": The Olympic Forest Park and the Bird’s Nest are symbols of modern sports culture. The combination of nighttime greenery and concert excitement showcases Beijing’s vitality and passion.
6. "Night Wukesong": Wukesong is one of Beijing’s fashion landmarks. The combination of concerts and night hiking in Xishan National Forest Park lets visitors enjoy music while experiencing the fun of outdoor sports.
7. "Night Liangma River": Liangma River is a fashionable leisure area in Beijing. Starting from the trendy shops in Sanlitun, taking a boat through a light and shadow painting scroll, visitors can feel the perfect fusion of nature and culture.
8. "Night Grand Canal": The Grand Canal was an important ancient waterway. At night, boating allows enjoyment of the Nanmen hotpot boat feast and strolling through the Moon River Art Town, experiencing the lively atmosphere blending ancient and modern life.
9. "Night Gubei Water Town": Gubei Water Town is a popular tourist spot in Beijing. Rowing boats pass through light and shadow waterways, and night climbing of Simatai Great Wall lets visitors feel the unique charm of Gubei Water Town in the fusion of nature and culture.
10. "Night Western Beijing": Shougang Park represents Beijing’s industrial heritage. At night, experiencing the hardcore space where industrial heritage and technology merge is a unique experience.

These routes not only provide tourists with a rich variety of night tour options but also inject new vitality into Beijing’s nighttime economy development, which is expected to attract more visitors to come and experience.

Post by Trip.Pulse | Aug 19, 2025