The National Day holiday is already halfway through, and the exciting events in the sub-center keep ramping up!
Friends from Tangshan, Qinhuangdao, Tianjin, Yanjiao, Xianghe, and Dachang 鈥?grab your buddies and hop on the train for three days of nonstop fun!
Train services at Beijing Tongzhou Station have doubled, making a quick getaway to the sub-center easier than ever! It takes just over an hour by train to arrive 鈥?super convenient.
How should you spend these three days? Let me plan it out for you!
Day One: Flower Fields and Universal Beijing Resort
In Wenjing Subdistrict's Dongxiaomazhuang Village (Jinzhuang Second Lane), vast fields of zinnias and sulfur cosmos are quietly blooming. Stroll along the flower-lined paths into the depths of the fields and catch the faint floral scent in the breeze. Multiple photo-op installations are set up around the flower fields 鈥?every snapshot looks great. Address navigation below.
After enjoying the flowers, head to Universal Beijing Resort to get your adrenaline pumping. The resort's limited-time "Terrifyingly Awesome" Halloween event is officially underway and runs until November 1. The park has created an autumn-themed atmosphere with pumpkin lantern displays decorating the nighttime scenes. Two hit IPs 鈥?The Lost Tomb and Identity V 鈥?have been newly introduced, with five scare zones and four scream experience areas. If you're brave enough, come on over! One-tap navigation below.
Day Two: Enjoy the Grand Canal Music Festival
From October 5 to 6, the Beijing City Green Heart Forest Park will host the BAIC Arcfox 2026 Beijing Grand Canal Music Festival. A stellar lineup plus a top-tier stage 鈥?check out the performer list in advance below.
Beyond the performances, music, food, and markets are all in place. Brand pop-ups, cultural creative merchandise, and interactive photo spots from vendors offer a one-stop experience for eating, drinking, and having fun. This year's music festival centers on the theme "Good Fortune Connects." At the entrance to the market area, a "Gate of Good Fortune" has been built 鈥?walk through it to open up your luck! Six themed photo installations allow you to interact, take keepsakes, and collect fortune stamps 鈥?the surprises keep coming.
Fan perks keep growing too. With your Grand Canal Music Festival ticket, you can unlock exclusive accommodation and dining discounts at 14 hotels. The stage is already lit 鈥?let's set off toward happiness together!
Day Three: Three Major Cultural Venues and Sports Events
This holiday, the three major cultural venues have prepared a full feast of arts and culture. Watch a show, browse a major exhibition, or immerse yourself in a sea of books 鈥?there's something for everyone.
Beijing Performing Arts Center has a packed schedule of shows throughout the holiday, from encounters with new guofeng sounds to journeys through hometown melodies 鈥?every performance is spectacular. One-tap navigation below.
Beijing Grand Canal Museum is presenting "Expanding Territories and Establishing Commanderies: Yunnan during the Warring States, Qin, and Han Dynasties" in Exhibition Halls 1 and 2 on the first floor of the main building. The exhibition runs until October 7 and brings together over 400 pieces (sets) of artifacts from more than ten cultural and museum institutions, including the Yunnan Provincial Museum and the Yunnan Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. It's a visual feast you won't want to miss.
Important reminder: This exhibition ends on October 7. The National Day holiday is the final viewing period 鈥?hurry, don't miss it! Address navigation below.
Beijing City Library 鈥?even if you come purely for the architectural aesthetics, this "Forest Library" is worth a visit! Address navigation below.
Hotel Recommendations
Jianguo Puyin Hotel (Universal Resort Wanli Branch): Located in Tongzhou Wanli Tingyun Town, this is a new Chinese-style courtyard hotel under BTG. It offers free shuttle service to Universal Beijing Resort, plus a fitness center and self-service laundry 鈥?ideal for Universal trips and weekend getaways.
Crowne Plaza Beijing Tongzhou: Situated in the core area of the city sub-center, it features an all-day dining restaurant, a high-end Chinese restaurant, and a rooftop bar, along with a wellness center and heated indoor pool.
Beijing Moon River Puyue Hotel: Located along the banks of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, it offers 161 elegant French-style rooms and suites, complemented by an outdoor garden of over 1,000 square meters. The environment is quiet and refined.
Leave the journey to the rails and the joy to Tongzhou. We're waiting for you to admire flowers, watch performances, explore and eat, and shop to your heart's content 鈥?have a National Day holiday full of ceremony!