If you’re looking to amp up the holiday festivities, Beijing has no shortage of tree lightings and holiday parties. Most hotels in the city are decorating their lobbies and cooking up cookies and hot chocolates for all to enjoy that Yuletide spirit.
December 6
Christmas Tree Lighting at OASIS International Hospital
The Christmas season starts with an annual Christmas tree lighting at OASIS International Hospital. Join the crowds for some good cheer, joy, and holiday spirit. The evening will consist of musical enjoyment, performances, games for kids of all ages, good food, and prizes to be won over the night.
All ages. Free
Dec 6 from 5.30-7.40pm
9 Jiuxianqiao Beilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区酒仙桥北路9号
December 7
Christmas Carols at The Opposite House
Enjoy a cup of mulled wine and performances by the British School of Beijing, Sanlitun choir as the kids’ voices fill the atrium.
All ages. Free
Dec 7 from 2-4pm
Bldg. 1, Taikoo Li Sanlitun North, No. 11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang
三里屯路11号三里屯太古里北区瑜舍酒店
6417 6688
Jingle All The Way at East Beijing Hotel
Join the East Beijing Hotel team and kids from Beanstalk International Bilingual School UES Campus as they fill the lobby with music. This year for the holiday season the hotel put in Mr. Dino, a giant T-rex sporting a Santa hat and scarf guarding a massive red donation box collecting clothes, books, and toys all month long. In collaboration with Roundabout, this year’s donations will be given to families in Qinghai and Xinjiang provinces.
All ages. Free
Dec 7 at 3 pm
East Beijing Hotel, No. 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang
朝阳区酒仙桥路22号
December 10
Festival of Lights at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Take part in the annual tree lighting ceremony and enjoy a buffet filled with Christmas classics including stuffed turkey and whole roasted Christmas ham. Enjoy music by the British School of Beijing, Sanlitun choir and sip on a warm up of hot chocolate (or mulled wine for the grown-ups).
All ages. RMB 388 per person with free-flow soft drinks (add RMB 108 per person to include free-flow house wine and beer or add RMB 188 per person for free-flow champagne, house wine, and beer).
RMB 198 per kid 6-12 years.
Dec 10 from 6-9pm
Opus Lounge
1/F, Four Seasons Hotel, 48 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang
亮马桥路48号北京四季酒店1层
5695 8532
December 24
Cozy, Chic Winter Celebrations at New World Beijing Hotel
Festivities skyrocket at Yin on 12’s Christmas Eve party. Dance and celebrate with free-flowing hot rum chocolate, house wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks at the gorgeous rooftop bar overlooking the city’s holiday lights. Tickets for the party are RMB 188 per person and RMB 158 per person for early birds who purchase before December 10.
All ages. RMB 188
Dec 24
8 Qinian Jie Dongcheng
起年街8号
5960 8866, email dining.beijing@newworldhotels.com.
Family Christmas Tree Lighting at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center
If you missed the one on Dec 1 here’s your chance to celebrate the Christmas season with the whole family at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center’s traditional Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony again on December 24. Families are welcome to enjoy festive performances by a children’s school choir, HeFeng Art Foundation’s student ballet dancers, and the Sunvillage children’s choir.
All ages. Free
Dec 24 from 6-6.45pm
50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区亮马桥路50号
