A Quick Peek at This Year’s Temple Fairs in Beijing

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HAPPY SPRING FESTIVAL

In the heart of Beijing’s vibrant cultural tapestry lies a time-honored tradition that beckons families to partake in the joyous festivities of the Chinese New Year – the annual Temple Fairs. It’s a place to explore traditional performances, eat local treats, and soak up the festivities of the holiday season.

Want to check out a few of Beijing’s famous temple fairs? Here’s a handy cheat sheet on this year’s festivities … by the way, we were unable to find specific hours for each fair, so your best bet would be to turn up midday as they could take some time to get going in the morning and are likely to wrap up in late afternoon.

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01
Grand Canal Temple Fair

When: Feb 2 - 24

Where: Tongzhou Grand Canal Scenic Area 通州大运河景区

Address: South of Dacheng Jie, Tongzhou District 通州区大成街南

02
Yuyuantan Park Temple Fair

When: Feb 9 - 25

Where: Yuyuantan Park 玉渊潭公园

Address: 10 West Third Ring Middle Road, Haidian District 海淀区西三环中路10号

03
Changdian Temple Fair / Ditan Temple Fair / Grand View Garden Red Mansion Temple Fair

When: Feb 10 - 14

Venue A

Where: East and West Liulichang 东西琉璃厂

Address: 5 Shuangyu Hutong, Dashilan'r Jie, Xicheng District 西城区大栅栏街双鱼胡同5号

Venue B

Where: Ditan Park 地坛公园

Address: Andingmenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区安定门外大街

Venue C

Where: Beijing Grand View Garden 北京大观园

Address: 12 Nan Caiyuan Jie, Xicheng District 西城区南菜园街12号

04
Longtan Park Temple Fair

When: Feb 10 - 16

Where: Longtan Park 龙潭公园

Address: 16 Longtan Lu, Dongcheng District 东城区龙潭路16号

05
Badachu Temple Fair / Shijingshan Amusement Park Temple Fair / Phoenix Ridge Temple Fair / Hongluo Temple Fair / Moshikou Historical & Cultural Street Temple Fair

When: Feb 10 - 17

Venue A

Where: Badachu Park 八大处公园

Address: 3 Badachu Lu, Shijingshan District 石景山区八大处路3号

Venue B

Where: Shijingshan Amusement Park 石景山游乐园

Address: 25 Shijingshan Lu, Shijingshan District 石景山区石景山路25号

Venue C

Where: Phoenix Ridge Scenic Area 凤凰岭景区

Address: 19 Fenghuangling Lu, Haidian District 海淀区凤凰岭路19号

Venue D

Where: Hongluo Temple Scenic Area 红螺寺景区

Address: Next to Zhuque Village, Hongluo Lu, Huairou District 怀柔区红螺路朱雀山庄旁

Venue E

Where: Moshikou Historical & Cultural Street 模式口历史文化街

Address: 56 Moshikou Dajie, Shijingshan District 石景山区模式口大街56号

06
Gubei Water Town Temple Fair / Qinglong Lake Park Temple Fair

When: Feb 10 - 25

Venue A

Where: Gubei Water Town 古北水镇

Address: Simatai Village, Gubeikou Town, Miyun District 密云区古北口镇司马台村

Venue B

Where: Qinglong Lake Park 青龙湖公园

Address: West of Wangzuo Town and Guai Village, Fengtai District 丰台区王佐镇怪村西

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