What to do in Beijing at night

When people travel to Beijing, they usually pay more concern in the sightseeing activities in the day. But to maximize your time in Beijing and explore more about Beijing, you can make good use of your night time in Beijing to visit some places that you miss in the day, see the views that is not available to see in the day, or join in activities or shows that are only available at night in Beijing. There are many interesting things for you to do at night in Beijing.

Lose yourself in the Hutong alleys

The hutongs, the winding and maze-like narrow alleys of old Beijing, are the best place to experience local life. In the evening, when the residents are back home after work or school, the hutongs come to life.

The best hutong areas are around the Drum Tower and Tong Luo Gu Xiang. You can have a leisurely walk along the hutongs to see residents playing mahjong in the street, enjoy a jamming session on traditional instruments, or find a local restaurant for your dinner.

Visit Solana

Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park is like a small town coming from the European by air. It is a perfect blend between commercial civilization and the natural landscape and is full of innovation and surprises. As a water shortage city of Beijing, SOLANA has a superior hydrophilic environment on its three sides, the south and east are teeming with the water from Chaoyang Park, and the north from
Landmark Lake.

If not in person, you are hard to believe that there is such a beautiful environment in the city center! Solana houses more than 1,000 international brands, with dozens of retail shops, restaurants as well as a lively bar and clubs. It is located south-west of Chaoyang park, the largest city park in Asia.

Watch a Kung Fu Show

Chinese Kung Fu is a unique Chinese style of martial arts, and probably one of the earliest and most enduring sports, utilizing both brawn and brain. The theory of Kung Fu is based upon classical Chinese philosophy.

The most popular place to enjoy a Kung Fu show is Red Theater. The show, the Legend of Kung Fu, tells the story of a young boy, who dreamed of becoming a Kung Fu master, overcomes difficulties and temptations on the road to enlightenment. This spectacular show is a combination of Kung Fu, acrobatics, and dancing. It is a show not to be missed for Kung Fu fans, or families with kids.

Have beer at Latte

Photo: Latte - Hit Music & Drink

Do not be tricked by its name, despite the Latte moniker, the venue is not at all a quiet café, quite the contrary. As one of the few ticket-free clubs in Beijing, it is very popular, with one customer commenting that “the club at midnight looks like a subway station during morning rush hour”. It is said that Latte’s performances are a bit cheesy, but that does not stop it from being one of the most popular clubs in town.

Read more: A day to visit Beijing, China

Do some shopping

Shopping in Sanlitun keeps tourists and Beijingers on their toes. From local souvenirs to the latest high-tech devices and “Western” fashion, there is nothing one cannot buy.

After a day-trip to Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City, having dinner in a traditional Chinese restaurant, and hanging out in Wangfujing Street is a wonderful way to finish a day. The shopping malls generally close at 10pm. Similar to Wangfujing Shopping Street, Qianmen Street is one of the most popular shopping streets in Beijing, with traditional-style buildings.

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