Food & Drink
Wine Tasting at The Local
The Local will host a guided wine tasting on February 1, offering guests the chance to sample eight wines from different regions alongside complimentary charcuterie. Tickets are priced at RMB238 per person, or RMB208 with advance purchase. Hosted by Michael and Kenn, the tasting includes guided introductions to each wine, recommended tasting order, and interactive discussion, with explanations available in both English and Mandarin.
Feb 1, 3-6pm
Price: RMB238 per person, or RMB208 with advance purchase
The Local, No.4 Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang
Guest Shift with Matsuo Yoshiki at PLP by Mokihi
PLP by Mokihi welcomes its first guest shift of the new year on February 6, featuring Matsuo Yoshiki, founder of Kyoto’s renowned bar APOTHECA. Known for its ‘pharmacy’ concept and menu-free cocktail experience, APOTHECA customises each drink through direct conversation with guests. Matsuo has established the bar as a must-visit destination for cocktail enthusiasts in Kyoto, and this guest shift brings his personalised cocktail philosophy to Beijing.
Feb 6, 8pm-midnight
PLP by Mokihi, Left Side of the First Floor of Jingshengju, Jiangtai Township, Chaoyang
Music & Nightlife
‘Trip with The Lady’ Italian Jazz Duo Performance
Italian guitarist and composer Maurizio Brunod joins drummer Antonio Fusco for an intimate jazz duo performance inspired by Brunod’s albums Trip With the Lady Volumes I and II. Blending Italian jazz with folk melodies from China, Norway, Cuba and Argentina, the performance centres on Brunod’s deep connection with ‘The Lady’, a handcrafted acoustic guitar that inspired his first solo acoustic album and continues to shape his distinctive musical language.
Feb 7, entry from 6pm, show starts 7.30pm
Blue Note Beijing, B1/F, Building F, No.23 Qianmen Dong Dajie, Dongcheng
Lifestyle
‘Anacronismi a Specchio’ Photography Exhibition
Marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Italy, ‘Anacronismi a Specchio’ brings together photographic works by Olivo Barbieri and Andrea Cavazzuti. The exhibition explores the dialogue between past and present, as well as cultural connections between China and Italy, offering viewers a layered visual narrative shaped by time, memory and cross-cultural perspective.
Until Mar 15
Markor C.A.V.E. Beijing, 3/F, No.99 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang
Benjamin de Barthélémy – La Révolte des Moutons
French filmmaker Benjamin de Barthélémy presents La Révolte des Moutons as part of his ongoing creative journey in China. Based in China since 2009, Benjamin is a multi-award-winning director whose works have been selected at 148 festivals across 37 countries, earning 31 awards. His previous short films have received international recognition, including private screenings at the Cannes Film Festival, while his music video projects have reached over 20 million views in China.
Jan 31, 6.30-8pm
L’Arbre du Voyageur, No.18 Gongti Xi Lu, Chaoyang
POP MART Gallery Debut Exhibition
POP MART opens its first offline gallery, POP MART Gallery, at Beijing’s 798 Art District, launching with a solo exhibition by popular designer Wu Dandan (DAN) titled ‘Zsiga: Entrance’. Running from January 15 to May 17, the exhibition showcases the creative process behind Zsiga, an emotionally driven IP that explores inner complexity beyond its collectable form.
Until May 17, Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm
POP MART Gallery, No.2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang
Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou
Beijing welcomes a landmark art exhibition featuring masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou, presented during the museum’s closure period. Following its debut in Monaco, the exhibition arrives in China for its only domestic stop, offering an immersive colour-themed journey through modern art history. Featuring iconic works by nearly 60 masters including Picasso and Matisse, the exhibition presents original artworks that reshaped 20th-century art, making it a rare, large-scale cultural event not to be repeated for five years.
Until April 15
Beijing Minsheng Art Museum, No.9 Jiuxianqiao Bei Lu, Dashanzi, Chaoyang
Chinese New Year Banquet
Chinese New Year Family Gathering at JIA Chinese Restaurant
This Chinese New Year, JIA Chinese Restaurant invites families to gather and celebrate reunion, prosperity and shared joy with specially curated Chinese New Year Gathering Menus inspired by traditional Cantonese family feasts. Blending time-honoured flavours with refined culinary craftsmanship, the menus offer a festive dining experience rooted in abundance and meaning. Adding a playful touch to the celebration, Kung Fu Panda’s Po and Tigress will make a special appearance on Chinese New Year’s Eve to send blessings of good fortune, making the evening especially memorable for families dining together.
Feb 16-21
Call +8610-5732 6308 for more details on price and availability
JIA Chinese Restaurant, 1st Floor, NUO Resort Hotel, Universal Beijing Resort
Chinese New Year Reunion Feast at Huang Ting
Celebrate the most cherished reunion of the year with an elegant Chinese New Year’s Eve banquet at Huang Ting, featuring five specially prepared set dinner menus designed for family gatherings. Festive experiences such as writing Spring Festival couplets and Baifu Tu add cultural charm to the evening. Each menu highlights auspicious dishes, including Steamed Garoupa with Light Soy Sauce and Stir-Fried Dungeness Crab in Black Pepper Sauce, alongside refined creations like Barbecued Ibérico Pork with Honey Sauce, Sautéed Scallops with Asparagus and Homemade XO Sauce, and Shen Jing Roasted Goose with Tangerine Peel.
Feb 16
Call +8610-8516 2888 for more details on price and availability
Huang Ting, B2 at The Peninsula Beijing, No.8 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Galloping into Spring: Chinese New Year Reunion Feasts at Zijin Mansion
Zijin Mansion, the MICHELIN-starred restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Beijing, presents its ‘Galloping into Spring’ Chinese New Year reunion feasts, blending refined Cantonese techniques with the soulful flavours of Hakka cuisine. Crafted by Chef James Wang and inspired by his Hakka heritage, the menus are designed for meaningful family celebrations rich in culture and warmth. Available from now until the 15th day of the first lunar month, the reunion feasts invite guests to gather in an elegant setting and welcome the New Year with craftsmanship, tradition and heartfelt hospitality.
Feb 1-Mar 3
Call +8610-8520 8989 for more details on price and availability
Zijin Mansion, 3rd floor, Waldorf Astoria Beijing, No. 5-15, Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing
New Year Reunion Banquet at Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town
Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town presents its ‘New Year Reunion Banquet’ for the Lunar New Year, offering thoughtfully arranged spaces for both intimate family gatherings and larger festive celebrations. From private dining rooms for ten guests to banquet halls accommodating up to forty, each setting is designed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. With refined cuisine and attentive service, the hotel invites families and friends to share a joyful reunion and celebrate the New Year together.
Feb 10-Mar 3
CrownePlaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town No.3 Sanfeng North Area, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Chinese New Year Reunion Dining at Ying Chinese & The Florist
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun welcomes the Year of the Horse with festive reunion dining at Ying Chinese, featuring specially curated Chinese New Year set menus showcasing Cantonese cuisine with local Beijing influences. Auspicious highlights include Steamed Boston Lobster with Garlic, Steamed Double Garoupa Fish and Pork Dumplings. Seasonal gift selections such as Poon Choi and Chinese New Year Gift Boxes are also available for sharing festive wishes. Meanwhile, The Florist presents the ‘New Year Icon-Hi-Tea’ afternoon tea, inspired by traditional Beijing motifs, offering a refined way to celebrate the season.
Call Ying Chinese(+8610-8516 0066), and The Florist(+8610-8516 0062) for more details on price and availability
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun, No.1 South Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang
Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street
Qi Chinese Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street presents four specially curated Chinese New Year’s Eve reunion menus, featuring premium selections from land and sea designed to bring prosperity and good fortune. For families celebrating at home, festive takeaway reunion feasts are also available, allowing guests to enjoy the restaurant’s signature flavours beyond the dining room. The experience invites families to gather, share blessings and create lasting New Year memories.
Feb 16
Call +8610-6629 6999 for more details on price and availability
Qi Chinese Restaurant, 2nd Floor of The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street, 1 Jin Cheng Fang Street East, Xicheng
Reunion Dinner & Takeaway Reunion Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Michelin-starred Cai Yi Xuan Chinese Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing presents its Spring Festival Reunion Dinner, honouring tradition through carefully prepared dishes featuring premium seasonal ingredients. Designed for sharing, the menu reflects wishes for health, harmony and prosperity in the year ahead. Takeaway reunion dinner options are also available, allowing families to enjoy the festive flavours at home while maintaining the spirit of togetherness.
Jan 5-Feb 23
Call +8610-5695 8520 for more details on price and availability
Cai Yi Xuan, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, No.48 Liang Ma Qiao Road, Chaoyang
Chinese New Year Reunion Feast at Yan Garden by Chef Fei
Yan Garden by Chef Fei at Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing presents a thoughtfully curated Chinese New Year set menu served in its serene courtyard setting. The reunion feast features symbolic dishes including Chilled Conch with Pickled Shallot, Braised Three-Year-Old Goose Head with Chaozhou Sauce, a generous Cantonese Poon Choi, Crispy Free-Range Chicken and Steamed Humpback Grouper with Tangerine Peel. Designed to celebrate abundance and unity, the experience offers a calm and elegant way for families to welcome the New Year together.
Feb 15-23
Call +8610-8592 8897 for more details on price and availability
Yan Garden by Chef Fei, No.12 Caochang Alley 9, Dongcheng
Celebrate Chinese New Year at JingYan3H
JingYan3H presents a comprehensive Chinese New Year banquet featuring an extensive menu of cold appetisers, priority hot dishes and festive desserts, including highlights such as Braised Sea Cucumber with Black Truffle, Blanched Bohai Sea Prawns, Jujube Wood Roasted Duck and Spinach Dumplings. The banquet showcases heritage ingredients and traditional techniques, with special highlights including Qingjiangrou dishes with a 400-year history, open-fire roasted duck, handmade YongNing tofu, Tibetan matsutake mushrooms and natural white mushrooms from Inner Mongolia.
Call +8610-6768 9998 / +8610-6769 6668 for more details on price and availability
JingYan3H, 19th Courtyard, Building 1, United International Mansion, 1st Floor, East 3rd Ring South Road, Chaoyang
Chinese New Year Family Reunion Dinner & Takeaway Celebration
Celebrate Chinese New Year’s Eve with a grand Family Reunion Dinner held at the ballroom, offering a traditional setting for festive gatherings of 8 to 10 guests, complete with beverage selections, dining vouchers and access to cultural activities such as calligraphy, paper-cutting and blessing rituals. Guests may also enjoy the Spring Festival Gala and lucky draw during dinner. For those celebrating at home, reunion dinner takeaway sets for 3 to 4 guests are available with delivery services and additional dining privileges.
Call +8610-8571 6459 for more details on price and availability
China World Summit Wing, No.1 Jianguomenwai Ave, Chaoyang
Chinese New Year Dinner at Conrad Beijing
Lu Yu Restaurant at Conrad Beijing presents a refined Chinese New Year dining experience under the guidance of its executive chef, combining classic Cantonese techniques with innovative culinary ideas. Carefully selected fresh ingredients form dishes imbued with auspicious New Year blessings, offering guests a celebratory dining experience that honours tradition while welcoming new beginnings.
Feb 16
Call +8610-6584 6290 for more details on price and availability
LUYU, 1/F, Conrad Beijing, No.29 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang
Chinese New Year Festive Banquets at Zi Shan Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Beijing Wangfujing
Zi Shan Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Beijing Wangfujing presents a series of Chinese New Year reunion banquets and seasonal menus to welcome the Year of the Horse. Led by Executive Chinese Chef Liang Jianyu, the menus are rooted in classic Cantonese techniques and crafted with premium global ingredients, each dish carrying auspicious meanings such as prosperity, vitality and success. From intimate family dinners to grand reunion banquets, the offerings balance festive tradition with modern culinary elegance, creating a refined setting for families and friends to gather and celebrate the New Year.
Call +8610-8509 8820 for more details on price and availability
Zi Shan Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Beijing Wangfujing, No.269 Wangfujing Street
