A guide to New Year temple fairs in Beijing
Updated: 2016-02-05 14:56
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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An artisan makes a windmill at the Changdian temple fair, Feb 23, 2015. [Photo/IC] |
Changdian temple fair
Dates: Feb 8-12
Venue: From Hufang Bridge to Heping Gate in Xuanwu district
Admission: Free; Folk custom zone: 2 yuan
This fair digs deep into Beijing's "New Year atmosphere" and offers special Beijing snacks, folk handicrafts and the "scholar's four jewels" infused with traditional customs. The fair is colorfully inspired by old Beijing Spring Festival temple fairs.
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