May 3 marks the start of our annual Taco Fest, and in celebration of this fantastic event, we have planned several activities to enjoy afterwards. You can delve into pre-Beijing history and explore the hutongs, which offer a unique blend of the ancient and the modern, possibly with additional tacos as well.
The Beijinger 2025 Taco Fest
Calling all taco enthusiasts in Beijing! The Beijinger's annual Taco Fest is back for just two days, starting today at the National Tennis Center near Olympic Forest Park. This year features over 25 vendors, including the special guest from Shanghai, La Coyota, along with excellent entertainment, market stalls, and much more.
The Beijinger’s 2025 Taco Fest runs from Saturday, May 3, to Sunday, May 4, from 11am to 8pm each day at the National Tennis Center West Square. Tickets at the entrance are RMB 30. Click here for more details.
National Tennis Center 国家网球中心
2 Lincui Lu, Chaoyang District (near the west gate of Olympic Forest Park)
朝阳区林萃路2号(奥林匹克森林公园西门附近)
Yuan Dadu Ruins Park
To work off those tacos, why not take a stroll through a particularly extensive park? The Yuan Dadu Ruins Park traces part of the old Khanbaliq city wall, which dates back to the Yuan dynasty before Beijing was even conceived. While the original wall has mostly disappeared, save for some mounds, there are reconstructions and statues that pay tribute to this long-lost predecessor of modern Beijing.
Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park
元大都城垣遗址公园
38 An'wai Xiaoguanjie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区安外小关街38号
Hours: Open 24/7
Contact: 010 8464 7381; 010 8464 8252
Wudaoying Hutong or Beiluoguxiang
From Yuan Dadu Ruins Park, proceed south to Wudaoying Hutong. This commercial lane located between Andingmen and Yonghegong features numerous cafés, restaurants, and bars – all of which can be found at Pebbles Courtyard if you’re craving more tacos. Alternatively, Beiluoguxiang, the somewhat quieter sibling of Nanluoguxiang, also offers some pleasant drinking and dining options.
Catch Some Tunes at Soul Jamz
If you're looking for more fun, then XIU in Jianguomen is the place to be for Soul Jamz. This rooftop party will gather a lineup of DJs ready to energize the dancefloor with hip hop, R&B, funk, and house music.
Soul Jamz will take place on Saturday, May 3, from 8pm to 2am at XIU. Tickets are priced at RMB 88-110 and include a complimentary drink. Scan the QR code on the poster for further information and to buy tickets.
秀XIU
6/F, Tower A, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心A座6层
Jam to the Beats at Timekeepers' Nibble DJ Night
Alternatively, if you prefer to stay in the hutongs for your late-night adventures, head to Gulou and Timekeepers for their Nibble DJ Night. DJs JW Clover and inaudible will be mixing house, hip-hop, and swing beats for attendees.
Nibble DJ Night will be held on Saturday, May 3, starting at 9pm at Timekeepers x Ball House. Entry is free.
Timekeepers x Ball House
40 Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng District
东城区钟楼湾胡同40号
Hours: Sun-Thu, 5.30pm-1am; Fri-Sat, 5.30pm-3am
Contact: WeChat ID gh_c2c16f3987a0
READ: Taco Fest 2025 FAQs & How To Get to the National Tennis Center
Images: Uni You, theBeijingers, Wikipedia: ping lin (used under CC BY-SA 3.0)
A couple of things to accomplish today, Saturday, May 3, also known as Day 3 of the Labor Day break.