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798 is a place to wander rather than follow a set route - the pleasure is in the discoveries between the old factory buildings.
Suggested Itinerary
- Enter via the main gate
From Jiuxianqiao Road, walk past the red sculpture and 798 sign - the first galleries begin immediately. - The UCCA and gallery circuit
Head to the UCCA for its current show, then loop through UCCA, Tang Contemporary, and Long March Space. - Back lanes and cafes
Explore the smaller lanes where independent project spaces hide. Finish with coffee at a converted-factory cafe.
What to See
UCCA Center for Contemporary Art
The district's anchor museum hosting China's most ambitious exhibitions.
Pace Beijing
A flagship contemporary gallery in a vast industrial space.
Long March Space
Conceptual and politically engaged gallery in a former machining workshop.
798 Photo Gallery
Dedicated to lens-based art - documentary photography and experimental video.
The Red Sculpture at the Gate
An oversized red bicycle at the main entrance - the unofficial symbol of 798.
Revolutionary Slogans on Walls
Original 1950s political murals preserved on the factory walls.
Photo Gallery
Tips from Real Travelers
Food & Drink
798 Cafes
Converted-factory cafes serving coffee, sandwiches and cakes.
UCCA Cafe
The museum's ground-floor cafe with good coffee and people-watching.
Jiangzuo Restaurant
A long-standing Yunnan restaurant in the district's south end.
Gallery-side Courtyards
Courtyard compounds around the district with cafes and bars.
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