Three notes for nights, streets and local craft beer

Night views and cultural experiences; streets, markets and slower afternoons; bars, local breweries and nightlife. We bring these choices together so you can plan your time.

FREE TO READ3 notesReference date 4 November 2026

The National Centre for the Performing Arts, one of the cultural evenings in this note.

External photo: Aurelio Asiain from HIrakata-shi, Osaka, Japan · CC BY-SA 2.0 · full credits in articleNight shows · performances · outdoor time

Night views and cultural experiences

Waterfront light shows, performances and slower outdoor options, with the places that already have a full guide left in their own section.

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A city base for exploring Beijing's streets, markets and independent shops.

Markets · creative districts · Citywalk

Streets, markets and slower afternoons

Flea markets, warehouse conversions, old lanes and post-industrial parks for an afternoon without a fixed attraction.

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Houhai after dark. Check the prices and house rules before choosing a table.

External photo: see Commons file page · CC BY-SA 4.0 · full credits in articleCocktails · quiet bars · clubs · craft beer

Bars and nightlife

Cocktail bars, local breweries, taprooms and practical notes for your evening.

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