There are four ways to get to the Midi Music Festival site:
First, take a dedicated Midi shuttle bus directly to the main entrance of the festival.
Second, take Bus 852 from Dongzhimen to Pinggu urban area, then transfer to a shuttle bus to reach the main entrance of the festival.
Third, drive via the Beijing-Pinggu Expressway, park at the festival’s P3 parking lot, and then transfer to a shuttle bus to reach the main entrance of the festival.
Fourth, take a taxi via the Beijing-Pinggu Expressway, park at the festival’s P3 parking lot, and then transfer to a shuttle bus to reach the main entrance of the festival.
For details, please see the following breakdown:
First, take a dedicated Midi shuttle bus
Departure point (outbound): Outside Plaza of Exit A, Beituocheng Station, Line 10 or Line 8 of the Beijing Subway (opposite the Bird’s Nest) Return departure point: Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort)
Midi Shuttle Bus
Fare: Single trip 20 RMB, round trip 40 RMB.
Travel time: Approximately 1.5 hours to arrive.
Outbound:
Departure time Departure station Estimated arrival time Destination
9:00 Exit A, Beituocheng 10:30 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort)
9:30 Exit A, Beituocheng 11:30 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort)
10:00 Exit A, Beituocheng 11:30 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort)
10:30 Exit A, Beituocheng 12:00 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort)
11:00 Exit A, Beituocheng 12:30 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort)
11:30 Exit A, Beituocheng 13:00 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort)
12:00 Exit A, Beituocheng 13:30 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort)
12:30 Exit A, Beituocheng 14:00 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort)
13:00 Exit A, Beituocheng 14:30 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort)
13:30 Exit A, Beituocheng 15:00 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort)
14:00 Exit A, Beituocheng 15:30 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort)
Return:
Departure time Departure station Estimated arrival time Destination
20:00 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort) 21:30 Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen
20:30 Outside the main entrance of the festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort) 22:00 Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen
21:00 Outside the main entrance of the music festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort) 22:10 Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen
21:30 Outside the main entrance of the music festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort) 22:30 Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen
22:00 Outside the main entrance of the music festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort) 23:00 Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen
22:30 Outside the main entrance of the music festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort) 23:30 Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen
23:00 Outside the main entrance of the music festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort) 0:00 Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen
23:30 Outside the main entrance of the music festival (outside the gate of Yuyang Ski Resort) 0:30 Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen
Note: In case of traffic management, the bus stops for fans may be temporarily adjusted. Please stay updated with the latest notices released on the official Midi Weibo account.
II. Taking Public Transport
A. City Buses
Take Metro Line 2 to Dongzhimen Station, exit from Exit B. Follow the volunteer signs to the “Dongzhimen Transportation Hub,” then take Bus 852 (15 RMB fare, express route, 1-hour ride) to Shiji Square in Pinggu District. After getting off, please go to the southwest corner of Shiji Square (opposite the Information Building) and exchange your music festival ticket or e-ticket for a free shuttle bus (which runs back and forth between the festival site and Shiji Square) to reach the main entrance of the music festival. Visitors who haven’t purchased a music festival ticket can buy one at the Midi ticket booth on Shiji Square. When returning from the festival site to downtown Beijing, please take the free shuttle bus from the festival site to Shiji Square in Pinggu District and then take Bus 852 back to the city. However, please note: the last Bus 852 from Shiji Square back to the city departs at 18:30, so visitors returning to the city after 18:30 should take the Midi shuttle bus directly from the festival site. The fare is 20 RMB.
B. Arriving in Beijing by Train
(1) Arriving at Beijing Railway Station
After exiting the station, you can directly take Metro Line 2 to Dongzhimen Station, exit from Exit B. Follow the volunteer signs to the “Dongzhimen Transportation Hub,” then take Bus 852 (15 RMB fare, express route, 1-hour ride) to Shiji Square in Pinggu District. After getting off, please go to the southwest corner of Shiji Square (opposite the Information Building) and exchange your music festival ticket or e-ticket for a free shuttle bus (which runs back and forth between the festival site and Shiji Square) to reach the main entrance of the music festival. Visitors who haven’t purchased a music festival ticket can buy one at the Midi ticket booth on Shiji Square. When returning from the festival site to downtown Beijing, please take the free shuttle bus from the festival site to Shiji Square in Pinggu District and then take Bus 852 back to the city. However, please note: the last Bus 852 from Shiji Square back to the city departs at 18:30, so visitors returning to the city after 18:30 should take the Midi shuttle bus directly from the festival site. The fare is 20 RMB.
(2) Arriving at Beijing West Railway Station
After exiting the station, you can directly take Metro Line 9 to Baishiqiao South Station, transfer to Line 6 to reach Chaoyangmen Station, then transfer again to Line 2 to reach Dongzhimen Station. Exit from Exit B. Follow the volunteer signs to the “Dongzhimen Transportation Hub,” then take Bus 852 (15 RMB fare, express route, 1-hour ride) to Shiji Square in Pinggu District. After getting off, please go to the southwest corner of Shiji Square (opposite the Information Building) and exchange your music festival ticket or e-ticket for a free shuttle bus (which runs back and forth between the festival site and Shiji Square) to reach the main entrance of the music festival. Visitors who haven’t purchased a music festival ticket can buy one at the Midi ticket booth on Shiji Square. When returning from the festival site to downtown Beijing, please take the free shuttle bus from the festival site to Shiji Square in Pinggu District and then take Bus 852 back to the city. However, please note: the last Bus 852 from Shiji Square back to the city departs at 18:30, so visitors returning to the city after 18:30 should take the Midi shuttle bus directly from the festival site. The fare is 20 RMB.
(3) Arriving at Beijing South Railway Station
After exiting the station, you can directly take Metro Line 4 to Xuanwumen Station, transfer to Line 2 to reach Dongzhimen Station. Exit from Exit B. Follow the volunteer signs to the “Dongzhimen Transportation Hub,” then take Bus 852 (15 RMB fare, express route, 1-hour ride) to Shiji Square in Pinggu District. After getting off, please go to the southwest corner of Shiji Square (opposite the Information Building) and exchange your music festival ticket or e-ticket for a free shuttle bus (which runs back and forth between the festival site and Shiji Square) to reach the main entrance of the music festival. Visitors who haven’t purchased a music festival ticket can buy one at the Midi ticket booth on Shiji Square. When returning from the festival site to downtown Beijing, please take the free shuttle bus from the festival site to Shiji Square in Pinggu District and then take Bus 852 back to the city. However, please note: the last Bus 852 from Shiji Square back to the city departs at 18:30, so visitors returning to the city after 18:30 should take the Midi shuttle bus directly from the festival site. The fare is 20 RMB.
(4) Arriving at Beijing North Railway Station
After exiting the station, you can walk about 300 meters southwest to Xizhimen Metro Station, take Metro Line 2 to Dongzhimen Station. Exit from Exit B. Follow the volunteer signs to the “Dongzhimen Transportation Hub,” then take Bus 852 (15 RMB fare, express route, 1-hour ride) to Shiji Square in Pinggu District. After getting off, please go to the southwest corner of Shiji Square (opposite the Information Building) and exchange your music festival ticket or e-ticket for a free shuttle bus (which runs back and forth between the festival site and Shiji Square) to reach the main entrance of the music festival. Visitors who haven’t purchased a music festival ticket can buy one at the Midi ticket booth on Shiji Square. When returning from the festival site to downtown Beijing, please take the free shuttle bus from the festival site to Shiji Square in Pinggu District and then take Bus 852 back to the city. However, please note: the last Bus 852 from Shiji Square back to the city departs at 18:30, so visitors returning to the city after 18:30 should take the Midi shuttle bus directly from the festival site. The fare is 20 RMB.
C. Arriving in Beijing by Plane
You can take the Airport Express from Capital International Airport to Dongzhimen Station, exit from Exit B. Follow the volunteer signs to the “Dongzhimen Transportation Hub,” then take Bus 852 (15 RMB fare, express route, 1-hour ride) to Shiji Square in Pinggu District. After getting off, please go to the southwest corner of Shiji Square (opposite the Information Building) and exchange your music festival ticket or e-ticket for a free shuttle bus (which runs back and forth between the festival site and Shiji Square) to reach the main entrance of the music festival. Visitors who haven’t purchased a music festival ticket can buy one at the Midi ticket booth on Shiji Square. When returning from the festival site to downtown Beijing, please take the free shuttle bus from the festival site to Shiji Square in Pinggu District and then take Bus 852 back to the city. However, please note: the last Bus 852 from Shiji Square back to the city departs at 18:30, so visitors returning to the city after 18:30 should take the Midi shuttle bus directly from the festival site. The fare is 20 RMB.
Note: First and Last Bus Times
(1) Metro (Dongzhimen Station)
First train: 5:09 AM Last train: 10:14 PM Flat fare across the city: 2 RMB
(2) Bus 852
Dongzhimen Hub Station → Pinggu Bus Station
Operating hours: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM Full fare: 15.0 RMB Total distance: 74.2 km
(3) Airport Express (Airport → Dongzhimen)
First train: 6:35 AM Last train: 11:10 PM Flat fare: 25 RMB
III. Driving Yourself
Take the airport expressway in the direction of "Terminal 3," follow the signs to get on the Beijing–Pinggu Expressway (Beijing to Pinggu), enter the expressway via the Wugezhuang toll station, drive 39.5 km, then exit at Pingsan Road. Follow the Midi Music Festival signs to reach the P3 parking lot (if P3 is full, you will be directed to the nearby P4 parking lot). Purchase your Midi Music Festival ticket in the parking lot, then board the shuttle bus with your ticket — it’s a 2 km ride to the festival site. Due to traffic control around the venue, attendees must park their cars and take the free shuttle from the designated parking area with a valid festival ticket; driving or walking directly into the site is not permitted.
For those driving to the event, please park your vehicle according to staff instructions and board the shuttle bus in an orderly manner. When leaving your car, do not leave valuables inside and ensure your doors are locked. Please note: all festival parking lots and shuttle buses begin operation daily at 11:00 AM, two hours before the show starts (after 11:00 AM, campers onsite can also use the shuttle to leave). Attendees needing to return to their vehicles via shuttle must exit through the venue's east gate (between Qing Stage and Tang Stage), proceed to the shuttle pickup area, and board the bus to leave. The shuttle bus service ends at midnight. All attendees planning to leave the festival site must take the shuttle back to the parking lot before midnight. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact venue staff.
4. By Taxi
Take the airport expressway in the direction of "Terminal 3," follow the signs to get on the Beijing–Pinggu Expressway (Beijing to Pinggu), enter the expressway via the Wugezhuang toll station, drive 39.5 km, then exit at Pingsan Road. Follow the Midi Music Festival signs to the P3 parking lot, where you will disembark. Purchase your Midi Music Festival ticket in the parking lot, then board the shuttle bus (which runs between the festival site and P3 parking lot). It’s approximately a 2 km ride to the site. Due to traffic control in the area, attendees must take the free shuttle from the parking lot with a valid festival ticket; walking directly into the site is not allowed. To return to central Beijing from the festival, take the free shuttle bus from the site to Shiji Square in Pinggu District, then transfer to bus 852 to return to the city.However, please note: the last bus 852 from Shiji Square back to central Beijing departs at 18:30. Therefore, attendees returning to the city after 18:30 should take the Midi shuttle bus directly from the festival site to the city. The fare is 20 RMB.
Final reminder: Please stay updated by following the official Midi Music Festival Weibo account — “Midi,” and WeChat account — “midimidimidi” for real-time updates. We sincerely wish everyone a wonderful and unforgettable musical experience at China Music Valley (China Le Gu)!