Beijing's Best Markets, Bazaars, and Fairs, May/June Edition
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Weary of oh-so-impersonal Taobao and soulless shopping malls? Then get ready to open your wallet wide for the creative vendors slinging distinctive wares at these local markets and bazaars.
Upcoming markets
Imagine nibbling
on delicacies from over 30 countries in one place. That's exactly what
this three-day food festival has in store. Langyuan Station will turn
into a foodie paradise thanks to vendors hawking French foie gras,
Italian Parma ham, Grana Padano cheese, and Japanese caviar and eel
sushi, just to name a few. There will also be dancers, live music, and
film screenings to keep you entertained.
Free (RSVP in advance and take your ID or passport for check-in). 2-11pm. Langyuan Vintage
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There's no better
way to upgrade your look than donning a few vintage threads. This
market and party organized by a hidden vintage clothes store near
Nanluogu Xiang will help you do just that. The shop offers a great
number of vintage clothes of various styles, mostly from the 1980s.
There will also be plenty of bargains, alongside an eye-catching rooftop
view, free beer, music, film screenings, and what's sure to be a lively
afterparty.
Various times, contact the organizer to inquire (WeChat ID: misswild1 or call 186 0112 6023). Free (bring your own bag). Midday-10pm. Huangwu & Jingqi Vintage Club
Organized by Jop
Pottery, this market brings together craftspeople from around the city
to sell their works. Those wares include anything from leather items,
ceramic tea sets, fabrics, organic soaps, and skin care products to
jewelry, handmade clothes, tie-dye bags, earrings, hats, fragrant
candles, lacquerware, and more.
Free. 10am-4pm. Aiyuedu Library
Ongoing Markets
Located in the
artists' community of Songzhuang, Chuzou Coffee acts as a meeting point
for many of the young artists who own workshops or live nearby. That
means this market is a great place to buy an array of local products
such as pottery, leather wares, wooden sculptures, paintings, as well as
artisanal food. We're particularly fond of the great selection of
secondhand items to be found here, available for bargain prices.
Free. 11am-6pm. Chuzou Coffee Shop
Since its first
iteration in 2018, Beijing Farmers' Market has remained one of the most
popular pop-up food markets in the city. Here you'll find organically
grown food, artisanal cheeses, meats, vegan products, baked goods,
herbs, skin care products, textiles, and more. In keeping with the
farmers' market spirit, please bring your own shopping bags to minimize
waste.
Free. 10am-2pm. Various locations (scan/extract QR code above for Beijing Farmers' Market schedule)
Advocating a
zero-waste lifestyle, Farm to Neighbors (F2N) market offers fresh local
vegetables and fruits, Beijing-made cheeses, bread, cookies, and
numerous other delicious goodies. Like other conscientious events on
this list, please bring your own shopping bags along.
Free. Midday-6pm. B1, Grand Summit
Photos: unsplash.com, courtesy of event organizers
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