2026 Beijing Book Fair - Spring Reading at the Old Summer Palace
If you love books and spring scenery, the 2026 Beijing Book Fair at the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) is an absolute must-visit. Running from April 18 to May 17, this city-wide event brings over 2,000 physical bookstores together for a massive cultural feast.
The main exhibition beautifully blends the joy of reading with the charm of imperial gardens. You can stroll among the spring blossoms while hunting for rare, out-of-print editions at the National Antique Book Exhibition, or browsing imported art albums and literature from top global bookstores.The atmosphere is peaceful, poetic, and full of literary charm.
To make it even better, 6 million RMB in book vouchers are available via the "BOOK Wanwu" mini-program, and you can even use your Beijing International Film Festival ticket stubs for extra discounts. Grab a book and soak in the capital's literary spring!
Date: Apr 18 - May 17, 2026
Location: Old Summer Palace , Beijing