Looking for an unusual nighttime experience? Then immerse yourself in VR wonderlands, unlock AI-powered tech experiences, and explore robot-themed trendy markets! Get ready to see a whole new side of Beijing: the digital charm after dark.
HOPS ON Beijing
This year, the mall has launched a brand-new immersive cultural tourism event for summer nights. On the LG2 level of its East Zone, the Green Hall is hosting a VR immersive exhibition titled “Potala Palace: Journey of Wishes” (布达拉宫·心愿同行), bringing the snowy plateau right into this commercial hub. Without having to travel thousands of kilometers away, you can explore the charm of ancient architecture and the cultural heritage of the Tibetan ethnic group, while taking in unique highland vistas such as the Nyainchen Tanglha Mountains, the plateau grasslands, and the Gongga Ice Cave.
Dates: Until August 31; closes daily at 22:00
Zhongguancun No. 1
This area is home to many cutting-edge tech enterprises, while its open outdoor spaces make it a vibrant hotspot for strolling, music, and casual socializing on summer nights. In August, the park plans to launch a series of themed events for summer nights. Every Monday, from 19:00 to 20:00, a dance fitness party will kick off at the South Square; every Thursday, at 19:50, the open-air starlight cinema will screen films as scheduled; and every Friday, from 19:00 to 21:00, the open mic music session will take place in the sunken area of the South Square.
Jackie Chan Cinema (Wukesong)
This cinema has been creating new tech-driven nighttime consumption scenarios. The Mirra Party Multipurpose Hall (Mirra奇镜派对融合厅) features giant three-sided interactive 4K screens and motion-capture technology, synchronously presenting players’ VR gameplay to the audience in real time. The cinema also offers the Boundless VR Large-Space Experience Hall (无界VR大空间体验馆), covering multiple types of full-sensory interactive content, including live-action CS, interstellar adventures, and a Silk Road-inspired virtual realm. Throughout August, by paying for any Boundless VR project, you will get a complimentary Mirra Party experience voucher.
Opening Hours: The cinema opens after midnight during summer (The Mirra Party Multipurpose Hall requires advance reservation; the Boundless VR Large-Space Experience Hall closes at 22:00.)
Shougang Park
The park combines retro industrial aesthetics with cutting-edge technological vitality. The Beijing branch of NEOBIO Museum has opened at the park’s Chang’an Mills (a shopping complex), integrating robotics, brain-computer interfaces, programming, 3D printing, and other frontier technologies with children’s developmental experiences. The rugged industrial heritage sites paired with futuristic digital experiences create a unique nighttime atmosphere.
Opening Hours: All night (NEOBIO Museum closes daily at 21:00.)
Longfor Paradise Walk, Yizhuang
This shopping complex focuses on integrating technology with consumption, making it a popular summer-night hotspot. In August, it will host “Yijian Future Life Festival 2.0” (亦见未来生活节2.0), featuring a special robot-themed market and diverse content that combines immersive tech experiences, smart retail scenarios, and nighttime leisure to offer consumers digital fun after dark.
Dates: Scheduled to start in mid-August (follow the shopping complex’s official WeChat account “龙湖北京亦庄天街” for details)
(Source: Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau)