The fourth day of the Labor Day holiday marks the last day of Taco Fest, along with a few suggestions for enjoying time in the lakes district southwest of the venue afterward.
The Beijinger 2025 Taco Fest
Today is the final day of Taco Fest, so don’t miss the chance to indulge in a variety of tacos, including some exclusive selections, at the National Tennis Center near Olympic Forest Park. This year, we have over 25 vendors, featuring a special guest from Shanghai, La Coyota, along with excellent entertainment, market stalls, and more fun activities.
The Beijinger’s 2025 Taco Fest takes place today from 11 am to 8 pm at the National Tennis Center West Square. Tickets can be purchased at the door for 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)
Houhai and Shichahai
Although it may be one of the more crowded areas this holiday—more crowded than usual, at least—a walk around Houhai and Shichahai is ideal for spring. In addition to numerous tourist-oriented souvenir shops, there are many cafés and places to unwind while watching the water after your explorations.
Slowboat Taproom Rooftop
One such location is the Slowboat Shichahai Taproom, which has recently opened its outdoor patio and rooftop for guests. Settle in with some snacks, a burger, or their weekend brunch, paired with one of their excellent beers for a delightful afternoon overlooking the lakes district. You can check out the latest tap lineup at all Slowboat locations on their official WeChat (ID: SlowBoatBrewery).
Slowboat Shichahai Taproom Bldg 2, Commercial Street, Hehua Market, 51, Di'anmen Dajie, Xicheng District 西城区地安门大街51号荷花市场内商业街2幢
Hours: Sun-Mon 11 am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11 pm-2 am
Phone: 130 5140 5508
Catch The Big Lebowski at Timekeepers
If you're interested in a movie, take a trip back to the Gulou area to Timekeepers, where they will be screening the Coen Brothers' 1998 cult classic, The Big Lebowski. They’ll also feature White Russians for RMB 40 all night, so don your best tattered bathrobe, Pendleton Westerley sweater, and shades, and raise a toast for the Dude.
The Big Lebowski will be screened on Sunday, May 4, at 8 pm at Timekeepers x Ball House. Admission is free.
Timekeepers x Ball House 40 Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng District 东城区钟楼湾胡同40号
Hours: Sun-Thu, 5:30 pm-1 am; Fri-Sat, 5:30 pm-3 am
Contact: WeChat ID gh_c2c16f3987a0
READ: Taco Fest 2025 FAQs & How To Get to the National Tennis Center
Images: theBeijingers, Uni You, Slowboat, Wikipedia (header image, credit: FANG Chen, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 without modifications)
A couple of tasks to tackle today, Sunday, May 4, also known as Day 4 of the Labor Day break.