Beijing will roll out more than 1,900 cultural and tourism activities and over 100 pro-consumption events during the upcoming May Day holiday, city officials announced Thursday.
The initiative is part of the capital's broader efforts to promote integrated development across commerce, culture, tourism, and sports.
To encourage short trips to rural areas near the capital, 10 villages in districts such as Mentougou, Fangshan, and Tongzhou will host special events, including canal festivals and flower viewings. City parks will provide visitors with a variety of immersive experiences, ranging from traditional performances and creative marketplaces to educational programs.
During the May Day holiday, Beijing is set to host 1,178 commercial performances and 574 public cultural events, such as exhibitions, concerts, performances, and cultural heritage workshops. Highlights include the May Music Festival at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, a Mandarin-language production of "The Count of Monte Cristo," and ballet performances of "Dream of the Red Chamber." For younger audiences, adaptations of "The Little Prince" will be presented.
The city will also host major sports competitions, including the Super Final of the World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2025 and professional basketball games. Additionally, Beijing will launch its first Extreme Sports Festival, featuring open parkour and fitness competitions.
A key part of the initiative involves the culture and tourism promotion events, which combine entertainment, shopping, and dining. These will include cultural festivals in Qianmen Street and Happy Valley, outdoor markets, music festivals, and cultural heritage handcraft fairs across the city.
The opening of new stores is also expected to draw attention,including the China debut of fashion brands such as WOOYOUNGMI and ISAIA, as well as Beijing's first locations for boutique retailers and restaurants offering traditional and contemporary Chinese cuisine.
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