Baiyunguan Temple Fair

This is the grandest temple fair of west downtown. Baiyunguan is a Taoist temple that is more than 1,000 years old and now hosts the only fair actually held within a temple.

Location: Xibianmenwai, Xicheng District.

To get there: Take bus routes 320 or 414 to Baiyunguan Station or 114, 308 or 937 to Baiyunlu.

Fair time: January 29th to February 3rd.

Admission: 10 yuan (about 1.25 USD)

 Changdian Temple Fair

The Changdian Temple Fair is often a favorite outing for Beijing residents during the Lunar New Year. It is a particular draw for people to buy and sell paintings and calligraphic works, antiques, articles for daily use, children's toys, food products and seasonal fruit and vegetables. In addition, acrobatics, magic shows and opera are all provided for entertainment. This temple fair is popular among foreigners.

Location: Liulichang Jie, Xuanwu District.

Fair time: January 29th to February 3rd.