As the May Day holiday approaches, the number of tourists coming to Beijing has surged. In addition to the regular check-in attractions such as the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven, Beijing actually has many unique movie-watching and leisure activities to choose from. The Beijing News Entertainment has compiled some of the more distinctive theaters in Beijing, such as Sanke Cinema where you can eat hot pot and watch movies at the same time, the Chinese Film Museum where audiences can learn about the history of Chinese films, and Chinese film materials known as the "Holy Land for Movie Fans" Museum, the China Science and Technology Museum where you can experience film technology on a family trip, and the Universal CityWalk Cinema where you can also visit Universal Studios after watching the movie. Tourists may wish to experience these special cinemas during the holidays to experience a different movie-watching atmosphere.
China Film Museum
Experience the giant screen and understand the history of Chinese films
Enter the China Film Museum and experience the development of Chinese films. Photo provided by ic photo
As the largest national-level professional film museum in the world, the museum has 21 exhibition halls and external public activities and display areas. The total exhibition area is about 13,000 square meters, showing the century-old development of Chinese films. It describes the development of films in different periods and at various stages and the important artistic achievements of film workers, and reveals the mysteries of film production. Visitors can learn about the history of Chinese film through the exhibition. In addition, the museum also has 6 movie theaters, including a giant screen hall that can accommodate more than 1,000 people watching movies at the same time. 14 years ago, when "Avatar" was released in mainland China, it was hard to get a ticket for the China Film Museum's giant screen hall, and fans lined up at the door. Since then, the film museum has been well known to movie fans.
Address: No. 9 Nanying Road, Caochangdi, Chaoyang District
Ticket purchasing platform: China Film Museum’s official WeChat public account "Friends of the Film Museum" to make an appointment to visit/Maoyan, Taopiao ticket purchasing
Route: Metro Line 14 Jiangtai Road Station Take a taxi to
China Science and Technology Museum
parent-child tour to experience the wonders of film technology
China Science and Technology Museum dome theater. Photo provided by ic photo
The China Science and Technology Museum has four special effects theaters: a dome theater, a giant screen theater, a dynamic theater, and a 4D theater. Special effects movies use modern film technology to give viewers an immersive experience, experience the stimulation of various film and television special effects, and appreciate the beauty of technology and nature. It is a good place for parents and children to travel. It not only allows children to gain direct experience in the process of happy participation and improves children's creativity, imagination and practical ability, but also allows parents to improve their scientific education concepts while accompanying their children. Moreover, the China Science and Technology Museum is adjacent to the Asian Games residential area to the east, the Olympic water system to the west, the Olympic main stadium to the south, and the Forest Park to the north, making it an ideal place for vacation.
Address: No. 5 Beichen East Road, Chaoyang District
Ticketing platform: China Science and Technology Museum official website Reservation
Route: Subway Line 8, Forest Park South Gate Exit C
China Film Archive
Check in to the "Holy Land for Movie Fans"
Welcome to Chinese Movies Experience the artistic charm of movies in the museum.
The China Film Archive, located in Xiaoxitian, Haidian District, is known as the "Holy Land for Movie Fans." The ticket price here is relatively affordable, and some classic art films and special film exhibitions are often screened. Many movie fans from out of town come to experience the artistic charm of movies. The May Day holiday coincides with the 31st College Student Film Festival. Many excellent domestic films from the past year were screened here, including "The Point of the Knife", "All or Nothing", "The Third Brigade", "Mr. Red Carpet" and "New Year's Eve". Will it stop! "Commercial films such as "The Spirit of the Dragon" and "Keep You Safe", as well as literary films such as "The Light of the White Tower", "Hachi", "The World of Grass and Trees", "Chasing the Moon" and "The Mistake by the River".
China Film Archive’s 31st College Student Film Festival schedule.
Address: No. 3 Wenhuiyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Ticket purchasing platform: Taopiaopiao/China Film Archive app
Route: Exit A of Jishuitan Station of Metro Line 2
Sanke Cinema
Watch a movie while eating hot pot
三Movie viewing scene at Ke Cinema Tangu store.
It is a specialty of this cinema to enjoy hot pot while watching a hot movie. There are currently two hot pot cinemas in Beijing. One is located in Tangu Town, Mentougou. This cinema is relatively remote, but Mentougou has a beautiful environment and good air. After eating hot pot and watching a movie, you can take a trip to Mentougou and enjoy the suburbs of Beijing. of beautiful scenery. Another hotpot cinema is located in the city center, Raffles City in Dongcheng District. If you want to experience a hotpot cinema nearby, this one is also a good choice.
Ticket purchasing platform: Maoyan/Taopiaopiao
Address: Building 1, No. 7, Jingtan Middle Road, Mentougou District (Sanke Cinema Tangu Branch)
Route: Metro Line 6 to Pingguoyuan Station, transfer to Line S1 to Shichang , take bus 931 at Shichangcun Bus Station to Mentougou South Village
Address: 5th Floor, Raffles City Shopping Center, No. 1, Dongzhimen South Street, Beixinqiao Street, Dongcheng District
Route: Metro Line 2, Dongzhimen Exit D (Sanke Cinema Raffles Store) )
Universal City Avenue Cinema
After watching the movie, go to Universal Studios
Beijing Universal City Avenue has created a one-stop dining and entertainment center. Photo provided by ic photo
The biggest feature of this theater is that it is located in Universal Studios Beijing. In addition to watching movies, it also provides entertainment, shopping, food and other entertainment. As the first Universal Studios in China and the fifth in the world, Universal Studios Beijing has attracted much attention since its official opening in 2021, and tourists from all over the country have come to check in to experience it.
Address: No. 1 Huanhua Avenue, Tongzhou District, Beijing Huanhua City Avenue re-02
Route: Metro Batong Line Huanhua Resort Station Exit C
Ticket purchasing platform: Maoyan/Taopiaopiao
Beijing News reporter Teng Chao
Editor Huang Jialing
proofreading by Liu Yue
