Bauhaus-style factory halls built with East German help in the 1950s, taken over by artists for their space and low rents. Today it is the hub of Beijing's contemporary art, anchored by the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art; faded Cultural Revolution slogans still show on some ceilings.
- Address
- 2-4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District
- Hours
- not verified (galleries usually close Mon)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 3 h
- Price
- Free to walk in; some galleries charge (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥
- Free entry
- Free for everyone
Some galleries and exhibitions charge
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Lonely Planet suggests downloading the 798 app to find your way around.
- Start at UCCA, the largest and most visited venue (Wikipedia), then wander the side lanes.