Latest Events in Beijing(February Updated)

Operating on a "cinema-style" model, it supports on-site film selection and self-organized group experiences with uniform pricing, allowing users to freely choose content while combining social and educational elements. Utilizing "real-world anchors + virtual storytelling" technology alongside spatial computing and modeling, it creates a multi-sensory immersive experience. The venue also serves as a regular industry exchange platform to advance VR content creation and technological innovation. As a new landmark blending culture and technology, it aims to explore commercial pathways for VR cinemas and provide replicable operational models for the industry. Future plans include nationwide expansion to establish a new ecosystem for immersive cultural consumption.

"Past and Future: A Special Exhibition of Cultural Relics and Hanging Sculpture Art from Xiaoxitian" will systematically display nearly 100 cultural relics from Xiaoxitian's collection, including the "Yongle Northern Canon," and present digital reproductions of Xiaoxitian's hanging sculpture art through VR technology.

"Potala Palace" VR Immersive Experience Exhibition in Beijing is a cultural feast that blends technology and culture. Exhibition Name: Wishes Together - VR Immersive Exhibition of the Documentary "Potala Palace" Exhibition dates: Aug 1, 2025–Apr 5, 2026 Exhibition Venue: 13F, CITS Building, No. 1 Dongdan North Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing Duration: about 40 mins Exhibition area: approx. 400 square meters Exhibition highlights High-precision real-life restoration Utilizing 1:1 high-precision real-world scanning technology, this experience faithfully recreates the Potala Palace's halls, murals, statues, and cultural artifacts in stunning detail. Visitors can explore classic scenes like the Hall of the Four Heavenly Kings and the Red Palace corridors, even gaining access to normally restricted areas such as the golden rooftop complex. Cutting-edge technology interaction Combining positioning and gesture recognition technology, visitors can activate scenes and reveal hidden information through actions like waving or tapping, deeply engaging in the exploration process and becoming the protagonists of their journey. Cultural and Natural Immersive Experiences Beyond exploring the Potala Palace's interior, the exhibition also uses light and shadow technology to take visitors on a journey—overlooking the Lhasa River Valley, admiring the Zanda Earth Forest, gazing at the starry sky, and experiencing the harmonious blend of Tibetan nature and culture. Multi-dimensional extended experiences During the exhibition, limited-edition merchandise, DIY crafts, and cultural salon activities will be launched to enhance your visiting experience.

The 40th Yanqing District Ice and Snow Carnival in Beijing kicked off on November 22nd at the National Alpine Skiing Center. This year's carnival integrates resources from across the district, offering a diverse winter extravaganza encompassing ice and snow sports, ice and snow parks, ice and snow competitions, ice lantern festivals, ice and snow performances, and local ice and snow activities. Over 100 ice and snow activities and products will run from mid-to-late November this year until the end of February 2026. At the event, on the ski slopes of the National Alpine Skiing Center, 300 skiers, skis and poles in hand, began their winter skiing adventure amidst cheers and splashing snow, officially launching Yanqing's first skiing event of the winter. During this year's carnival, ice and snow enthusiasts can not only experience the "Ruixue Avenue," the downhill training track from the Beijing Winter Olympics that opened to the public for the first time last year, but also enjoy the new beginner teaching area, the famous snow tubing IP "Haituo Bowl," and the longest ski slope in China at 14.5 kilometers, catering to different skill levels.

The Longtan Ice and Snow Festival, now in its 15th year, has been upgraded and is making a comeback this winter with a massive 20,000-square-meter snow field. Starting December 26th, it will open its doors to the public for a winter wonderland, injecting vibrant energy into the season. Here you'll find the exhilarating thrill of a 180-meter-long high-speed ice slide, as well as the continued fun of classic activities like ice sledding and snow tubing.

On January 1, 2026, the "With You: Valley Icefall Art Festival" officially opened at the Jingdong Grand Canyon in Shandongzhuang Town, Pinggu District, Beijing. The two-month-long event uses natural icefalls as its stage, integrating light and shadow art, ice sculpture creation, folk music, and heartwarming interactions to create an immersive winter wonderland that combines visual, auditory, and experiential elements. We sincerely invite you to step into a luminous, melodious, and warm world of ice crystals.

"The Pinnacle of Color": A Special Exhibition of Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou, France brings together major artists from the 20th century to the contemporary era, using color as its central theme to showcase modern art's breakthroughs in form, emotion, and concept. The exhibition features a top pick of paintings, sculptures, and multimedia works spanning abstract expressionism, fauvism, cubism, and other movements, demonstrating how color evolved into a vehicle for emotion and ideas throughout art history. Visitors can experience the vibrant energy and creative language of masterpieces while gaining deeper insight into color's symbolic meaning and visual appeal in artistic creation—making this exhibition a vital gateway to exploring modern art.

The "Miffy, My Global Friend" city tour has arrived at Beijing Times Art Museum. As the first stop of the national tour celebrating Miffy's 70th anniversary, the exhibition spans five major holidays, creating a heartwarming feast themed "Growth, Friendship, and Love." The exhibition features five immersive spaces and two Beijing-exclusive zones. You can step into "Miffy's Home" to experience her cozy daily life, interact with a 4-meter-tall giant Miffy in "Miffy's Date with Nature," and unlock the artistic charm of minimalist lines in the "Dick Bruna Art Gallery." In the exclusive zones, Miffy transforms into a hutong explorer, wandering through Beijing-style scenes like red lanterns and courtyards, and you can even handcraft auspicious blessings at the "Miffy Workshop." There are also over 70 soft and adorable merchandise items available for purchase. It's a perfect winter healing destination for family outings, friends' photo ops, or finding warmth on your own.

The 40th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Art Festival, themed "Longqing Legend: A Tribute to Classics," will open on January 15, 2026, and run until March 8, 2026. Featuring a divine themed exhibition area, this festival creates a winter wonderland experience, moving beyond static viewing to a vibrant, dancing ice lantern festival. “Longqing Legend: Lanterns Illuminating Mountains and Rivers” Lantern Viewing Area Step into the dazzling dreamscape woven by thousands of lanterns, where traditional lanterns intertwine with modern light and shadow technology, creating a new scene at every step, reshaping the romantic poem of the mountains and rivers at night. “Paying Tribute to Classics: A Fantastical Enchanted Experience” Moving Nighttime Performance AreaFollowing the flowing storyline and actors, weave through the light and shadow, becoming part of classic stories, and experiencing an immersive theatrical experience of “walking in a painting.” “Paying Tribute to Classics, Recreating Legends” Ice Sculpture Art Zone See the crystal palaces shimmering in the ice sculptures, and follow in the footsteps of the Monkey King to find the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff). First enter the secluded orchid realm, then ascend to the Lingxiao Palace; the “Havoc in Heaven” theme is here! “Longqing Legend · Ice Play Secret Realm” Bubble Ice Viewing and Recreation AreaA magnificent natural glacier stage with fun ice entertainment projects. Visitors can observe the wonder of natural bubble ice, experience the fun of ice sports, and feel the vibrant pulse of a northern winter. “Paying Tribute to Classics, Enjoying the Human Touch” Commercial Street Consumption Area Tired from shopping? This is a warm haven. Specialty foods and creative cultural products rise with warmth and a lively atmosphere amidst the snow and ice, fulfilling all your beautiful winter fantasies.