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.
Admission:
Free.
Longtanhu Temple Fair
Fair events here are very similar to those in Ditan. There will be various
interactive competitions inviting visitors to join in arm-wrestling, rock
climbing and chess playing. This year's temple fair in Longtanhu will also be
highlighted by the "2008 Beijing Olympics" theme.
At the same time, the "2006 Spring Festival Carnival" will be held in nearby
Beijing Amusement Park. Expect it to be similar to the World Carnival but
without the entrance fee.
Location: Zuoanmennei Dajie, Chongwen District.
To get there: Bus routes
807, 12, 6, 60 or 116 take you to the park.
Fair time: January 28th to
February 4th.
Admission: 6 yuan (about 0.75 USD).
Shijingshan Amusement Park
This will be a foreign-style temple fair. It is almost like a foreign
carnival parade. A cinema of 4-dimensional movies will open alongside other
events this year.
To get there: Visitors can get to the park's south gate by taking the subway
to Bajiao Youleyuan. The park is 100 meters west of the subway station.
Fair time: January 29th to February 4th.
Admission: 10 yuan (about 1.25
USD).
