Beijing brews up craft beer carnival for May Day break

"By looking at things like the number of craft beer brands, the amount of specialized craft beer places, the number of brewmasters and the total amount of craft beer consumed, we can confidently say that Beijing is definitely the craft beer capital of Asia," Li said.

To further bolster Beijing's reputation as an international capital of gastronomy and Asia's craft beer leader, this year's event will also feature over 30 trendy Beijing eateries, as well as music, entertainment and interactive experiences.

The event will be held at the 14th Pavilion in Shougang Park from May 1 to 4, between 11:00 am and 9:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased through the Beijing Craft Beer Festival's official WeChat account.

Yang Xin, a designer in Beijing in her 30s, has already bought early bird tickets for the event. She said she cannot wait to spend the holiday with family and friends, drinking beer and enjoying music.