[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for China Art Academe China Youhuayuan (Updated Jan)

1⃣ Model Bookstore Poetry Space 📍Address: Inside Courtyard No. 85, Tonglinge Road ⏰Opening Hours: 10:00-18:30 . 2⃣ China Art Research Institute Oil Painting Academy 📍Address: No. 1704, Gaojiadian Cultural and Art New Street, Chaoyang District ⏰Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Closed on Mondays) 🎫Ticket: Free · 3⃣ Meike Cave Museum 📍Address: No. 99, Chaoyangmen Outer Street ⏰Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00 🎫Ticket: Free . 4⃣ Dongjiaominxiang (Western-style Architecture Complex) 📍Address: Subway Chongwenmen-A1 Exit (Walking distance to the eastern starting point of Dongjiaominxiang.) Check-in spots ✅St. Michael's Church✅Former Site of the French Post Office ✅China Court Museum✅Former Site of the Belgian Legation · 5⃣ Aoge Art Museum🗿 📍Address: No. 26, Dongzhimen Outer Street, Chaoyang District (Navigate to Aoge Art Museum) ⏰Opening Hours: 9.00-17.00 🎫Ticket: Free . 6⃣ Cloud Center Library 📍Address: 50 meters northeast of the intersection of Fengrun Middle Road and Yongcheng North Road, second floor of the Emerald Academy Sales Office ⏰Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00 . 7⃣️ China Film Museum 📍Address: No. 9, Nanying Road, Caochangdi, Chaoyang District, Beijing ⏰Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 🎫Ticket: Free Beijing·China

No. 1704 is the current location of the China Oil Painting Institute. No. 1704 is located on Gaobeidian Cultural and Art New Street in Chaoyang District, Beijing. It was originally an old factory of a township enterprise in the 1970s. In 2007, after "renovation of old houses", on September 26 of the same year, the Chinese Academy of Arts established the "China Oil Painting Institute", a professional creative research institution. Since then, No. 1704 has formed an indissoluble bond with Chinese oil painting. Here, colleagues in the oil painting industry have always insisted on taking academic research as the central task and artistic creation as the foundation of their lives, seeking the source and asking the way, keeping the right and innovating. After 20 years of development and a large accumulation of high-quality teaching, creation, and research in the field of oil painting, coupled with the active and selfless participation of outstanding artists of all ages in the Chinese oil painting industry, No. 1704 has gradually been given academic significance in the hearts of oil painters from the actual door number, and has gained the social reputation of "home of oil painters". In recent years, a group of young oil painters with similar interests have realized their own creative shortcomings and have spontaneously, consciously, and independently gathered at No. 1704 to conduct research on the basic principles of form and color and further exploration of individual language expression and perspective forms with the simplest sketching exercises, and have deeply exchanged and communicated with each other in practice. In fact, there has never been a ready-made path in art itself. The process of learning art is a process of continuous exploration and growth. Whether an artist has a future depends on whether he can continuously explore and seek the essence of cultural spirit, and deeply study and explore the level of artistic expression. The progress of art can only be guided by the classics created by the ancients, by mutual learning and inspiration from colleagues, and by the enlightenment and understanding of nature, with the spirit of great love without effort, and sensitively receiving the light of aesthetics, to create resonant and valuable works of art. Accumulation and progress, this exhibition can become a stage summary and mutual learning for these "on the road" artists, bringing new confidence to move forward. It highlights the academic spirit that has always existed in No. 1704 and deeply understands the wisdom of the ancients' "clear mind and observe the way".

The China Oil Painting Institute is simply a paradise for photography📸, every corner is full of artistic atmosphere. You can easily take great photos during the National Day holiday!💥 📍Address: No. 1704, Gaobeidian Cultural New Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 🚗Transportation: You can drive directly to the navigation, there is a parking lot🅿️ in the yard, 6 yuan/hour 🚌Bus: You can take bus No. 35 and No. 167 to Xiaojiaoting Bus Station. 🚇Subway: Take Line 1 to Gaobeidian Station, and ride for about 15 minutes after exiting the station. 🕙Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (closed on Monday) 🎫Tickets: Free, no reservation required. 📸Photo guide: ✅ White Church: This is the iconic building of the China Oil Painting Institute, and it is also one of the places where the film is produced. Therefore, it is also called "Beijing Aranya". You can stand on the steps in front of the church⛪️, or take pictures next to the pine trees on both sides of the church🌲, which are very beautiful. ✅Red brick building: Go around to the back of the church, it is the alien red brick building. The arched porch, red steps and staggered light and shadow here create a unique scene, which is very suitable for taking pictures📷. ✅Exhibition hall: There will be art exhibitions🖼️ in the exhibition hall from time to time. Here you can enjoy various exquisite oil paintings, and you can also take pictures for commemoration. ✅Pond: There is a pond on the left after entering the Oil Painting Institute, which is also very beautiful for taking pictures. You can take pictures by the pool or sit on the stones by the pool📸. ✅ Corridor: The corridor behind the exhibition hall is also a good place to take pictures, where you can take photos with a sense of hierarchy. 📌Precautions: ‼️The church is sometimes outsourced as a wedding photo shooting location. If you want to take an empty scene, it is best to go in the morning. There may be staff guarding in the afternoon and not letting you go.

Didn't spend a penny Took a set of European-style photos at the China Oil Painting Institute🏛️ Cathedral-style red brick building + white spire chapel The entire interior and exterior of the Oil Painting Institute can be said to be a great place for photography in Beijing!🌁 - 🧭Location: China Academy of Art Oil Painting Institute 🕋Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays), free admission 📸Highlights: 'Beijing Aranya' white spire chapel, 'Medieval Hall' style red brick exterior, Cloud Art Gallery - ⚠️Travel Tips: ●When there is an exhibition at the Oil Painting Institute, you can go upstairs to visit. If there is no exhibition, you can take photos at the steps of the hall on the first floor, which is open to the public🏰 ●The interior of the white spire chapel is not open to the public, but you can freely take photos of the exterior. Occasionally, someone rents the venue for wedding photos👰 ●The chapel is backlit in the afternoon, so if you want good lighting, go in the morning for better photos. The red brick wall venue does not have high lighting requirements🧱 ●It is recommended to wear pure black or pure white for better photos. Slight color contrasts are also fine📷 ●Remember to bring mosquito repellent, as there are many mosquitoes in the venue. There is also a café and small dining area for a break inside☕️ 📍

Just by looking at the photos, you would definitely think I am in some city by the Aegean Sea, with the church's triangular spire, white and red walls at the corners. If I said it was abroad, it would be hard to deny. In fact, this beautiful Western-style building is in the Imperial Capital - China Oil Painting Institute! It's very niche, but definitely worth checking out and spending some time. 1. The iconic building inside the Oil Painting Institute is a gray-white 'church' with a strong Mediterranean architectural style. You often encounter newlyweds taking wedding photos or holding weddings here. The pointed roof looks even taller under the blue sky, resembling famous European churches. It becomes even more eye-catching when lit up in the evening. 2. Located in the Gaobeidian Art District, but transportation is not very convenient, it's best to take a taxi. 3. The Cloud Art Museum in the academy is worth stopping by to appreciate. 4. The red brick building of the Oil Painting Museum is very photogenic, with a striking exterior and interior. 'Music is flowing architecture, architecture is solidified music.' 5. When tired, you can rest and have a drink at the café beside the church.

Mobile snapshots, this is a rather serene and tasteful niche spot for checking in. Navigate directly to the China Oil Painting Academy for easy access, free of charge, with a parking lot nearby. 🌸 Currently, there are two exhibition halls open to the public, one is the large open hall facing the entrance, and the other is the Cloud Top Oil Painting Museum located behind the church. 🌸 Today's diary photos include: the church, the Cloud Top Oil Painting Museum, and the entrance painting exhibition. Entering the museum's three-story corridor gives a sense of exploring ruins...

Located in Gaobeidian Culture and Art New Street It feels quite desolate around here There are some oil paintings on display in the gallery Free admission No appointment needed Few visitors There is a milky white church here The church itself is very beautiful But there are many wedding photo shoots (site fee required) Tourists are not allowed inside the church I was stopped when I tried to enter But I witnessed the noisy scene of many groups taking wedding photos inside A stark contrast to the solemnity of the church =·= There are two cafes in the courtyard Xianqi Coffee and the Academy of Oil Painting Cafe I ordered a coffee and a tiramisu at Xianqi The coffee tasted quite ordinary Not quite used to the new mug The tiramisu was even more ordinary Not really recommended The Academy of Oil Painting Cafe only has latte and Americano But it feels like the overall decoration style has a stronger cultural atmosphere I like it better There is also a red brick building here Not many people inside Basically, it is still not utilized It feels like this place doesn't have much heritage yet Not very fun but good for check-in Great for personal/wedding photo shoots Hope it will be better after a few years of development

China Oil Painting Academy, affiliated with the Chinese National Academy of Arts, is a national-level oil painting institution. Located in Gaobeidian Culture and Art New Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, it was transformed from an old factory. The red-brick factory buildings have been converted into exhibition halls and office buildings with a sense of the times, and there is also a very distinctive church. Upon entering the gate of the academy, you can see this minimalist church building, which is overall gray-white in color, with textured cement walls, a pointed roof, golden arches, and in front of the door, there are long stairs and a protective wall, giving the impression of being in Morocco, hence it is known as 'Little Morocco in Beijing.' Some also say it resembles the seaside church in Aranya, so it is also called 'Beijing Aranya.' It is a great place for wedding photos. Below the church, there is a cafe where you can rest. Walking through the side door leads to a three-story red-brick castle, a niche yet stunning oil painting museum. The three-story building's facade is made of stacked red bricks, with Moroccan-style doors and porches, and tall arched windows, giving it an exotic feel. Inside the exhibition hall is a cement industrial style, where the industrial feel and the artworks intermingle, perfectly blending architectural aesthetics with oil painting aesthetics. You can view the exhibitions for free, and it's a quiet place. The parking lot is right in front of the church.

The China Oil Painting Academy, affiliated with the Chinese National Academy of Arts, is the first national-level oil painting academy established since the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is said to have been transformed from an old factory, with a church-style architecture predominantly in grey and white tones. The walls are coated with a particularly textured cement, featuring a minimalist style. The pointed roof allows light to merge with the architecture, creating an impression reminiscent of Morocco, hence the nickname "Beijing's Little Morocco". Some also compare it to Aranya, and indeed, it bears a resemblance, thus earning it another name, "Beijing's Aranya". Regardless of the name, it's certainly a photogenic spot.

⛪️Mai Bao saw the photography of the China Oil Painting Academy on the subway entrance billboard at Princess Tomb, and repeatedly asked her mother where it was, it looks so beautiful! Mom said she would take you to see it on the weekend. Let's go! . ⛪️Information about the China Oil Painting Academy: 📍Location: 1704 Cultural New Street, Gaobeidian Station, Chaoyang District, Beijing 🕒Time: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00, closed on Monday 💰Tickets: Free. . ⛪️The most beautiful part of the China Oil Painting Academy is the pure white Moroccan-style pointed round door church, which is particularly beautiful against the blue sky. It is a typical symmetrical architecture. There are wedding photos taken in the church every day, and the photos taken here are always beautiful, artistic and high-end. 🌠The red brick wall building behind is also very Moroccan, and people unconsciously become artistic when they are in it. 🌌There are not only oil paintings in the Oil Painting Academy, but also ink paintings, gouache paintings, brush paintings, meticulous paintings, etc. The exhibits are all top-notch Chinese paintings, and the lifelike character shaping, still life sketching, and landscape writing are amazing! 🌉Mai Bao ran happily inside, carefully examining each painting, admiring the master's works, and marveling at the beauty of art! This is really a good place for artistic edification!

| Beijing has its own Anaya Church. Finally found a treasure place suitable for i people to check in! Those who don't like the crowd must come to the China Oil Painting Institute The strong artistic atmosphere🎨 is really a small crowd And it's free and no appointment needed🎫 Retro medieval hall, very atmospheric for photos📷

🎨'China Oil Painting Academy' A national-level art institution that integrates oil painting creation, research, and teaching, It is one of the important centers of Chinese oil painting art. Beijing version of 'Anaya Hall' A niche check-in place, a casual shot is a blockbuster. There are churches and art exhibitions, not losing to other internet-famous attractions. If you're lucky, you might encounter a romantic church wedding. Entering the Oil Painting Academy, you can feel the perfect combination of art and life. You can appreciate the classic works of many famous painters at close range, And see the figures of artists. If you are also interested in oil painting and art, Why not come for a visit, compared to the commercialization of 798. The China Oil Painting Academy is a must-visit place, You can feel the wonderful balance between art and life, Explore the infinite possibilities of art. →Tickets: Free, you can go anytime →Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday (9:00-17:00) →Recommended visit time: 2 hours →Address: No. 1704, Culture and Art New Street, Chaoyang District →Bus: Take bus No. 35 to Xiaojiaoting Bus Terminal (terminal) and get off

Flip through last week's good weather. The China National Academy of Painting is affiliated with the China Academy of Art, and is the first national-level oil painting academy established since the founding of the People's Republic of China. Admission is free and no reservation is required. Visitors can enter the academy directly for a tour. The iconic building in the courtyard is a white Moroccan-style cathedral. By overlapping light and shadow, it combines people and architecture to create high-quality minimalist photos, which attracts many tourists to take photos and check in. The interior of the cathedral is not open to the public, but it is now rented out for couples to take wedding photos. The red brick building is the Oil Painting Academy Museum, currently exhibiting the independent solo exhibition of the dean of CAFA. The high ceiling of the red brick building makes you feel like you are immersed in an ocean of art. On the left side after entering the door, there is a row of bungalows exhibiting works from multiple studios and artists, all of which are free to visit. Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays. Ticket price: Free Time reference: 2 hours Address: No. 1704, Gao Beidian Cultural and Art New Street, Chaoyang District.

Signed to the Chinese Oil Painting Institute, which has been very hot recently. In a variety of reviews and sharing apps, this little white church in the Imperial City has a special fire, and with plenty of time, I also ran over to explore. The Chinese Oil Painting Institute on the edge of the Five Rings changed it from an academic institution to a network of red photos because of the white chapel. The chapel is obviously the most popular, and the white wall on the second side is matched with the arch window, which is also very good. There are rows of wooden chairs in the church. It should be a wedding dress before they can come in. The red brick building in the small courtyard outside the church is paired with a small staircase and can also be used for creation. How can such a beautiful place not be targeted by others? The first is wedding photography. Usually, it is necessary to pay 1000 yuan for the wedding photo here. When I arrived, it was more than 3 pm. There are 3 couples taking pictures here in turn, and the venue is circled. There are not many people on the working day, and the rest day is definitely overcrowded. Because of the time problem, I really can't wait for the wedding photo to be finished, so I just took a picture outside and took them all off. In fact, if you have a lot of people, it is not bad to take a photo next to you. For example, I took a picture at the small pond next door. It is really no one. Traffic: Wall cracking recommended friends to drive here, follow the navigation and go, the door is a large parking lot. It is inconvenient for public transportation to come here, especially the subway. Whether it is Gaobeidian or the Communication University Station, you have to go far, and you need to ride a shared bicycle for at least 2 kilometers. Cost: Free, with a good ID card, you can enter the card at the doorman. The characteristic here is this little white church. The rest of the environment can be photographed, but it is not unique. It can be found elsewhere. The yard is not big, and it takes about an hour to go shopping. When the whole thing was turned around, the piece was quite artistic.

Mew TravelChinese Oil Painting Institute, the white chapel in the heavy snow On the last day of travel in Beijing, I want to come to this artistic white chapel. When I went to bed together in the morning, I saw that there was heavy snow in Beijing. It was accumulated in a short time. As a southerner who rarely saw snow, it was really exciting! blends into the white church, with minimalist design and a quiet atmosphere, which is beautiful from any angle. There are almost no people coming here today, especially lucky, you can take pictures very freely. Its a pity that time is in a hurry. In such a beautiful place, I really dont want to leave ~ tickets are free. I can enter the ID card at the gate, and the guard is very friendly. 9 per day

Chinese Oil Painting Institute can be said to be the TOP literary and small photo point on the list of Beijing must-have card. When I first came, there was a kind of illusion that I was in Morocco~haha the building here Very atmospheric and simple, there are a lot of new people coming here to take wedding photos ~ The building in the middle of the spire is a church, the golden gate of the church is also very good shot ~ atmospheric atmosphere! . Wear: Because the environment is simple, it is recommended to wear clothes with simple and soft colors, and the photos can be gentle with the background~ Take two sets of look LOOK1 here (Figure 1 -4) : CmeoCollective : BCBG LOOK2 (Fig. 6-9) : KeepsakeTheLabel Photo: When you open the door in the morning, there are few people~ but once At 11 o'clock, there will be a lot of new people coming here to take pictures~ So! Be an early bird Come early! It is recommended to wear a simple style ~ because the house is sharp and angular, the color is also very simple and atmospheric, with good clothing, relax your body, and take a sense of high quality is not a dream! Time: [9am-5pm] Best photo time 11am-4pm (The sun will basically be on the front of the church, you can shoot the church's layering!) Traffic: Pretty Far... It is recommended to drive or take a taxi to go to ~ Address: 1704 , Xinxin Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

This building is part of the Chinese Oil Painting Institute. It is next to the net red church where everyone takes pictures. Many babies come to the painting institute and go straight to the church to take pictures. They often overlook the seemingly inconspicuous teaching building on the right hand side. (on the right hand side of the church direction) The teaching building should be open daily. On Saturdays, there will be a lot of students painting in the classroom. But when I went there, there wasn't any tourist. The room can be used to describe the ~ photos in the room. The photos are sharp and angular, and the simplicity is cold and full of sense! I didnt lose the feeling of the CHAO Hotel in Sanlitun! ps. There will be oil painting stands left by students in the corridors, oil paintings, can be used as a props, add literary fan to the photos ~ commit;select sleep(1);start transaction; wear: wear recommended and match A simple color system with a simple background. The combination of brown and gray, the goal is not to jump ~ best photo time: 11am-4pm address: Beijing Xinyangdian Station, Xinyangdian Station, 1704. Free open but remember to bring your ID card before you go in~