Published May 1, 2026, at 9:31 p.m. in Beijing by Beijing News’ official account
Beijing News, May 1 (reporter Zhou Huaizong) — The Tan Valley district of Mentougou opened its “Jazz Art and Lifestyle Festival” from May 1 to 5. The event brings together more than 80 jazz musicians, combining live performances, vinyl-record experiences, and mountain-inspired design for a distinctive new cultural experience for residents.
The “Jazz Art and Lifestyle Festival” opens at Tan Valley. Photo provided by Tanzhesi Town, Mentougou District.
More than 80 jazz musicians are taking the stage in the spring valley, performing a lively mix of classic and innovative music. Featured artists include Li Gaoyang, the first Asian jazz saxophone master to perform at the United Nations; Luo Ning, known as the “poet of Eastern jazz piano”; and Kong Hongwei, a pioneer of Chinese ethnic jazz and one of the country’s most representative jazz pianists. The event also features a hillside stage where visitors can dance to the music and an arts market with 30 vendors, adding energy and opportunities for audience participation.
During the May Day holiday, Tan Valley is also refreshing its mountain-inspired lifestyle offerings, with several distinctive brands set to open. Upcoming attractions include the Asian debut of an international cycling-culture property, the second Tan Valley Echoes Music Festival, and a summer-themed water-play installation, further expanding the area’s cultural tourism experiences.
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Original source: https://new.qq.com/rain/a/20260501A0746H00