The “Take Your Seat” exhibition is spread across the hotel’s public areas and third-floor gallery. Using the iconic red director’s chair as the central motif, the collection ties together a visual narrative of Beijing’s landmarks, hidden treasures, and cultural icons. In each image, the chair quietly awaits, symbolizing the shared idea that everyone is the director of their own life.
An interactive experience invites visitors to “take a seat” within the scenes, beginning a visual journey of discovery. Guests are encouraged to search for the hidden chair in each photograph, exploring the resonance between humanity, nature, art, and city life. Visitors may also take commemorative photos using the evocative Beijing backdrops, blending real life with captured moments. This dialogue across time and space leads viewers to see Beijing from a new perspective and connect emotionally with a city rich in culture and history.
In this profound cross-disciplinary collaboration, The Peninsula Beijing invited Randy and Spenser VanDerStarren to spend months photographing the city. From the golden eaves of imperial palaces to the avant-garde spirit of contemporary art districts, their work forms a visual poem across time and place. Each frame captures a deep conversation between the artists and the city’s soul, freezing moments into unrepeatable artistic treasures.
The "Take Your Seat" photography exhibition is open to the general public and hotel guests daily 24 hours at the 3F Art Gallery of The Peninsula Beijing
An Introspective Journey through the Capital
Using the iconic red director’s chair as the central motif, the collection ties together a visual narrative of Beijing’s landmarks, hidden treasures, and cultural icons.
The Pengroni: A Journey Through the City at Yun Summer Lounge
Crafted as a tribute to exploration and the rich dialogue between tradition and modernity, The Pengroni invites guests to “take their seat” and savour the spirit of discovery—one sip at a time. Just as the Take Your Seat art project places its iconic red chair across the city’s storied backdrops, The Pengroni becomes a sensory map—capturing the essence of old alleyways, imperial gardens, and vibrant streets. It is not merely a drink, but an invitation to slow down, observe, and experience the city through its flavours and stories.
A Taste of Timeless Traditions: Chinese Afternoon Tea at Huang Ting
Delight in the art of Chinese refinement with Huang Ting’s exquisite afternoon tea experience, set in the heart of The Peninsula Beijing’s imperial-inspired surrounds. This curated selection of traditional tea snacks pays homage to dynastic elegance, featuring treats like the delicate Fu Cha Empress Cake infused with rare Panda Bee honey, rum-laced raisin pastries, and rose-scented bean cakes. Paired with seasonal fruits and aromatic Chinese teas, each bite is a harmonious celebration of flavour, heritage, and artistry—an unforgettable journey into the soul of Chinese tea culture.