Kites, Fests & Shows: Diverse Events Await You in Beijing

The Qingming Festival holiday is halfway through. Still wondering where to go? Don't miss out these limited-time experiences in Beijing.
The 2nd Beijing Kite Camping and Spring Outing Season

Professional kite masters will stage over 70 breathtaking aerobatic performances on-site, with thousands of intricately crafted static kite installations transforming the park into a sky art gallery.

The Spring Breeze Bazaar will bring together a variety of unique cultural and creative products, kites and internet-famous food to create a culinary feast. 
Time: April 4–13

Venue: Shunyi Water Olympic Park

The 5th Beijing Huazhao Hanfu Culture Festival

During the Qingming Festival holiday, the Beijing World Flower Wonderland Park will host the 5th Huazhao Hanfu Culture Festival. The main stage at the Dutch Garden Lawn will feature highlights of three core competitions every day.

The Han Culture Bazaar will converge over 40 vendors showcasing authentic Han-style jewelry, artisanal cultural crafts, and heritage handicrafts.
Time: April 4–6 (10:00-16:00 every day)

Venue: Beijing World Flower Wonderland Park

The Third China-Chic Carnival of Beijing Garden Expo

During the Third China-Chic Carnival of Beijing Garden Expo, the Yongding Pagoda on the Eagle Hill will be opened to the public for the first time. Near Gate 5 and Yongding Pagoda, the Twelve Flower Deities Parade will be spectacularly staged. 

The camping area near the Rose Garden features an array of captivating activities, including outdoor educational programs, interactive reptile encounters, tent camping, and lawn concerts.
Time: March 22–April 6

Venue: Beijing Garden Expo Park

2025 Beijing International Flower Port Tulip Culture Festival

Over 800,000 imported tulips join forces with 200,000 lupines, teaming up with daffodils, hyacinths, and poppies to weave a spectacular 80,000-square-meter floral tapestry of vibrant colors and dreamlike vistas.

Time: April 4–May 11

Venue: Beijing International Flower Port

Beyond these events, 14 other scenic areas across Beijing will host 59 cultural programs during the Qingming Festival. Highlights feature the "Inherit Intangible Cultural Heritage, Experiencing Temple of Heaven's Splendor" exhibition at the Temple of Heaven Park on April 5, the "30th Spring Blossom & Tulip Cultural Festival" at the Zhongshan Park, the "3rd Peach Blossom Viewing Season & the World Famous Flower Exhibition" at the National Botanical Garden, and the "10th Crabapple Spring Blossom Festival" at the Taoranting Park.

The Concert Hall of the National Centre for the Performing Arts will stage three consecutive performances, namely the "Vienna Symphony Orchestra Concert", the "April Sonata" China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra Concert, and "The Great Wall" Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Joint Symphony Orchestra Concert.

Additionally, the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre will stage classic Kunqu operas such as "The Palace of Eternal Youth" at the Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre, while the original musical "Sunset Boulevard", starring Sarah Brightman, will appear at the Beijing Art Centre Opera House.

(Sources: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Beijing Daily App)
Source: BeijingService