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Beijing Unveils Summer Science and Culture Extravaganza with Nighttime Illuminations and Heritage Celebrations
BEIJING – July 22, 2025 – Beijing is set to illuminate its summer nights with a diverse array of scientific and cultural experiences, offering residents and visitors extended hours at key attractions and showcasing the city’s rich heritage.From captivating light shows to vibrant floral displays and immersive cultural workshops, the capital is providing a packed schedule of events designed to engage and entertain throughout the peak summer season.
For those seeking an educational and engaging nighttime adventure, the building of China will be accessible daily from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Its building’s light show promises a journey through 4.6 billion years of life’s evolution, featuring highlights such as bioluminescent plants, explorations into the science behind insects’ light-seeking behaviors, educational Nezha-themed shadow puppet shows, a Da Vinci-inspired murder mystery game, opportunities for overnight explorations, and interactive handbook challenges. These offerings aim to infuse summer evenings with scientific excitement.
Jingshan Park is transforming into an immersive garden experience during the high summer of 2025, seamlessly blending bonsai artistry, cultural activities, and illuminated night tours. The park’s summer bonsai exhibition will see its south gate, rear hill landscape corridor, East-West Wall cultural gallery, and the Shouhuang Hall architectural complex illuminated in the evenings. Furthermore,the five pavilions situated on the hill,including wanchun Pavilion,will be lit,providing visitors with stunning nighttime views of the illuminated Central Axis against the night sky.
Longtan Xihu Park is currently showcasing its grand lotus pond, which spans over 20,000 square meters, with its whitish-pink blossoms in full, resplendent bloom. Complementing this, the Central Green Forest Park is also adorned with lotus flowers, offering three distinct viewing locations: Bamboo Pavilion (竹轩), fuze lake (福泽湖), and the Old Canal (运河故道). Additional parks featuring blooming lotuses include the Grand canal Forest Park, Xihaizi Park, and Eastern Suburb Forest Park, inviting families and friends to explore the seasonal romance of these flowers.
adding to the cultural offerings, the Longqing Street Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop (隆庆街非遗工坊) officially opened its doors on July 18 at the Beijing Shi Yuan International tourism Resort. This expansive 2,400-square-meter space houses 14 distinct workshops. From July 25 to August 30, the resort will host its 2025 Strawberry Party every Friday and Saturday, featuring a varied and relaxing lineup of music performances with different music themes planned each week. Further details regarding the performance schedule, other events, and ticket sales will be announced at a later date.
this comprehensive summer program highlights beijing’s commitment to enriching its cultural landscape and providing engaging experiences for all ages,leveraging both its natural beauty and its ancient and scientific heritage.
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Beijing consistently offers a vibrant calendar of events throughout the year, with summer frequently enough being a focal point for outdoor activities and cultural celebrations. Parks and cultural institutions frequently extend their hours or host special exhibitions during warmer months to accommodate increased visitor numbers and capitalize on pleasant weather. The city’s dedication to showcasing its intangible cultural heritage, alongside its natural attractions like lotus blooms, underscores its role as a hub for both traditional arts and modern entertainment. Visitors planning trips to Beijing during the summer can anticipate a range of activities that blend education, recreation, and cultural immersion, reflecting the city’s dynamic and multifaceted appeal.
