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Not in Sydney, but in Beijing | Niche and Free Exhibition and Photo Spot: Markor Cave Art Center

With its unique spatial design, the Markor Cave Art Center elevates home furnishing art into a cultural experience, making it a newly emerging niche art landmark in Beijing. 📍Markor Cave Art Center (Chaowai Branch): No. 99 Chaoyangmen Outer Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 🈺Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00-21:00 (no reservation required, free admission) 🚇Subway: Line 6, Dongdaqiao Station, Exit D2, about a 10-minute walk 🅿️Parking: Parking is available in the shopping mall's parking lot. ✔️The design here is truly unique: Inspired by "caves," it blends Western Region culture with modern aesthetics, earning it the nickname "Little Sydney of Beijing." - The building's exterior is primarily pure white, resembling a giant cave, with a translucent glass roof that lets in natural light. - The interior structure mimics the curves of karst caves, combined with a modern minimalist style, creating a futuristic feel. - Elements of the Silk Road, such as Kucha murals and Western Region-style decorative details, showcase the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. ✔️The entire mall is divided into four floors: - Home Furnishing Display Area: Showcases Markor Home's high-end home furnishing products, arranged in artistic settings. - Art Exhibitions: Regularly hosts art and design exhibitions, such as mural reproduction exhibitions. - Leisure Experiences: Features light dining restaurants, bookstores, and cafes on the first and top floors, perfect for photos and social media check-ins. ✔️Photo Spots: - The white geometric exterior of the entrance - The "Kucha Grottoes" mural under the central giant glass dome - Spiral staircases, hollowed-out metal corridors, etc. - The venue focuses on experience, with commercial sales areas being relatively understated, making it suitable for peaceful exploration. - The surrounding commercial area is vibrant (e.g., Parkview Green FangCaoDi, The Place), allowing for a combined day trip.
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Posted: Mar 18, 2025
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