I’m Alex Chen, a China-based traveler who prefers independent trips and keeps a close eye on the budget. Instead of chasing every viral attraction, I care more about whether a place is actually worth the money and how much time it really deserves. This guide looks at POPMART City Park in Beijing from that exact angle. I’ll break down who this park is best for, whether it’s worth visiting, and how to explore it without wasting time or cash. If you’re mainly here for photos, LABUBU interactions, or a quick stop on your itinerary, this article will help you travel smarter.

Summary

POPMART City Park Overview

POPMART City Park (POP LAND) is the first immersive IP-themed park created by POP MART International Group. The park covers about 40,000 square meters and officially opened in September 2023. POPMART City Park is divided into four core areas: Bubble Street, which blends interactive games, shopping, and experiences; the Forest Area, designed around the daily life of THE MONSTERS family; the Lakeside Area, where visitors can board the DIMOO Dessert Exploration Boat to enjoy desserts and drinks on the water; and the park’s main landmark, MOLLY’s Castle.

At the moment, roughly two-thirds of the park is closed due to ongoing expansion. As a result, ticket prices stay relatively low. I only recommend visiting if you want to interact with LABUBU, take photos, or shop for POP MART merchandise. The full park is expected to open around the end of 2026.

  • Address: No.1, Chaoyang Park South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (Apple Maps / Amap)
  • Opening hours: 10:00–20:00
  • Recommended visit time: 3–5 hours
  • Best season to visit: Year-round
  • Ticket price: 88 CNY
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POPMART City Park entrance in Beijing

POPMART City Park Map

The gray areas on the map mark zones that are still under construction and currently closed to the public. These sections were originally planned as part of the Adventure Forest area.

POPMART City Park attractions map

Why You Should Visit POPMART City Park

Immersive Designer Toy IP Experience

The park fully integrates globally popular designer toy IPs such as MOLLY, LABUBU, and DIMOO. Storytelling and environmental design work together through themed spaces like the “Elf Treehouse” and “Mystery Fishing Village” in the Forest Area, along with the iconic MOLLY Castle. As a result, the entire park feels like stepping into a two-dimensional toy universe, making it extremely photogenic.

Thanks to the existing greenery and lakes from Chaoyang Park, the Lakeside Area feels open and relaxed. The DIMOO Dessert Exploration Boat offers limited-edition sweets, while the lakeside seating areas provide a calm place to rest. Overall, the atmosphere feels like a small urban oasis inside Beijing.

Central Location with Easy Transportation

POPMART City Park sits right in central Beijing and is very easy to reach. From Zaoying Station on Subway Line 14, Exit D, it’s about a five-minute walk. Major shopping and dining areas like SOLANA Blue Harbor and Chaoyang Joy City are nearby, so it’s easy to combine this park with shopping and meals in a single day.

Top Things to Do in POPMART City Park

Main Attractions

Bubble Street

As soon as you enter the park, Bubble Street is the first thing you’ll notice. The colors feel bold and almost exaggerated, setting the tone right away. Large installations of classic IPs like MOLLY and LABUBU line both sides of the street, so you step straight into the designer toy world from the entrance. This area has the highest concentration of photo spots in the entire park. Whether you want portraits, group photos, or wide shots of the atmosphere, it all works well here. If you want fewer people in your shots, it’s best to start here right after entering and explore the rest of the park afterward.

POPMART City Park Pop Street shopping area

MOLLY Castle

MOLLY Castle is the heart of POPMART City Park and the place that deserves the most time. It looks great from the outside, but the interior has even more to explore.

  • 1F: Designer Toy Collection & Blind Box Store. You’ll find park-exclusive blind boxes that aren’t sold elsewhere. The full wall of hidden-edition displays feels surprisingly impressive.
  • 2F casual dining and 3F full-service dining: MOLLY Banquet Hall and the dessert shop. If you visit during your birthday month, head to the visitor center at the entrance to join the lottery. With a birthday card, you can get a small cake on the second floor.
  • B1F: Wish Journey. This is a small immersive theater with a show about every 10 minutes. In winter, it’s especially comfortable to stay inside and enjoy the light and projection effects.
  • Tips: At every hour and half hour, MOLLY Castle releases a large number of bubbles. With the castle as a backdrop, photos look dreamy and surprisingly romantic.
MOLLY Castle at POPMART City Park

Lakeside Area & DIMOO Dessert Exploration Boat

The lakeside area feels open and relaxed. On clear days, the sunlight hits the lake at an angle around 3 or 4 p.m., creating beautiful reflections that are perfect for casual photos. The DIMOO Dessert Exploration Boat is docked on the water, and you can board it to enjoy desserts or simply take photos. Even if you don’t spend any money, standing by the lake and watching the boats is a pleasant break, especially after walking around for a while.

Lakeside area and DIMOO Yum Explorer at POPMART City Park

POPMART City Park Ticket Guide

POPMART City Park Ticket Prices

  • Adults: 88 CNY
  • Children: 88 CNY (yes, the same price as adults), for children between 1 m and 1.4 m tall
  • Free admission: Children under 1 m tall

Where to Buy Tickets

  • Online: Official WeChat account and third-party booking platforms.
  • On-site: Tickets are available at the park ticket office. However, it’s better to buy in advance. During special events, on-site tickets may only be sold if there is remaining capacity.

A big part of POPMART City Park is watching performances. Many visitors miss them because of time planning, so here’s a recommended route that combines timing and sightseeing:

  • Enter the park around 12:30 p.m. and pick up a park passport at the visitor center. At 1:00 p.m., watch the Elf Warrior Training Camp performance. If you want to interact with LABUBU, line up early. After the show, follow Bubble Street and collect stamps at two locations: behind the green gift box and to the right of Bear Meow Craze.
  • Continue to the castle area and stamp at the MOLLY Castle zone on the left side. Then enter the Wish Journey immersive show. After the performance, collect another stamp at the exit.
  • After leaving Wish Journey, you’ll be inside the castle. Finish shopping, then head to the left side outside the dessert shop at the castle’s back door to find the next stamp. You may also catch the 2:15 p.m. dessert shop meet-and-greet. The characters vary by time slot, so it depends on luck.
  • Exit from the front of the castle and go to the Hug Garden on the right side to collect another stamp. After that, you can watch the Star People meet-and-greet starting at 2:30 p.m. The stage is right in front of the castle. If you want interaction, arrive early since spots are limited.
  • If you miss the 1:00 p.m. Elf Warrior Training Camp, there is another show at 4:30 p.m. Interaction still requires lining up in advance.
POPMART character meet and greet at POPMART City Park

There are restaurants inside POPMART City Park, and the food presentation looks great, especially for photos.

  • MOLLY Castle Restaurant: The best atmosphere in the park, focusing on Western-style dishes. The visuals look great, and the food tastes solid, making it a popular photo spot.
  • LABUBU Food Exploration Boat: A boat-shaped restaurant by the lake, offering light meals, snacks, and drinks.
  • Desserts & Coffee: Several food carts and cafés sell IP-themed ice cream and special drinks that look cute and photo-friendly.
POPMART City Park themed restaurant and desserts

How to Get to POPMART City Park from Downtown Beijing

The easiest way is to take the subway, which goes directly to the park. After exiting the station, it’s only a short walk.

Subway

Take Subway Line 14 and get off at Zaoying Station. Use Exit D, then walk about five minutes to reach the park.

Taxi / Ride-hailing

Taking a taxi or ride-hailing service from central Beijing is convenient. The ride usually takes around 35 minutes and costs about 35 CNY.

How to plan your Beijing trip

Most first-timers spend 2–3 days in Beijing to cover the major highlights. If you’d like to add a theme park day, plan 5 days to include Universal Studios Beijing. Here are our most popular private tour options:

FAQ

Is POPMART City Park stroller- and wheelchair-friendly?

Yes, very much so. Most of the park is flat and easy to navigate. The park also offers stroller rentals for 20 CNY, with a 100 CNY deposit.

Where can I store luggage?

There are storage lockers near the entrance, visible once you enter the park. Small lockers cost 20 CNY per use, medium lockers cost 40 CNY, and large lockers cost 60 CNY per use.

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