Located in Beijing's art haven, the Dashanzi Art district, 798, is a main attraction representing all that is innovative, hip, and avant-garde in Beijing's art world. Housed in an old factory once used to make weapons, the atmosphere is a mixture of the old and the new. With the ability to hold over 1,000 guests, expect plenty of room to waltz around the galleries, stop by the book store, or sit down and talk about the art you have just seen.

The above introduction comes from a foreign website, which proves that now 798 Art District has become famous both at home and abroad. For people who are professionals in art, this is a great platform to show and share their new works. However, it is also friendly to people who are interested in art like me. I have no solid ground of professional knowledge about art, but always get attached to creativity and beauty. In my spare time, I often go there with my friends. Every visit is new and special to us. This is not because there are different exhibitions and activities each time. If compared with a museum, 798 Art district is more lively, fresh, changeable and versatile. It is like clay and it can be shaped, colored and parceled differently and freely.

When we appreciate the new works, we search for the stories, meanings behind the concrete symbols, we experience the surprise, excitement, inspiration, emotion and transformation in mind arouse by art and design. This kind of input is more abstract, powerful and influential compared with other forms of information and symbols. Since it is not fixed and defined in one way, people could think individually and wildly, which is at wonderful and magical escape to get out of the boring reality. Though we admire artist and praise high art, we should expand it to a larger targeted group. And 798 Art District just offers a free access to art for common people. We travel there not only for fun but also for an exchange of art and culture.

During my visit, I also like to watch the strangers go by. We come for the similar purpose but have different experiences and ideas, and our responses to the same work may differ. It is such a lovely encounter. After a long walk in it, I like to sit down on the ground to watch the passers-by and take pictures for these people who enjoy a special journey.

Now it has become increasingly commercial in its operation. You may say this may result in a loss of original taste, but it also creates new attractions for visitors. Anyway, it is a fun, artistic and modern spot in your travelling waiting list.