Night snacks, beers, markets, live music, and a variety of gastronomical choices... This summer, Beijing is hosting a number of food festivals that can satisfy every craving, all waiting for you and your family and friends!
The 2024 Xicheng Culture and Food Festival will run until October 31. This event will feature over 30 on-site and online gourmet feasts. Some of the sub-events are:
Xibianmen Food Festival: Held on the city walls during summer nights, this festival features dining rooms adorned with starlit motifs. Besides craft beer, and delectable food selections, live performances also enhance its distinctive cultural atmosphere.
Time: July - October
Location: Second floor of Xibianmen City Walls
Shichahai Food Festival: Time to savor delicious dishes against the scenic backdrop of Lotus Market by the lakeside at Shichahai. With the unique landscapes of Shichahai, this will be a unique summer consumption experience.
Time: July - October
Locations: Dining locations along the main street of Lotus Market, areas outside of the plank roads, and boat docks
White Dagoba Coffee Life Festival: Centered around the theme of "Coffee Walk" at the White Dagoba Temple, this sub-event features popular cafes like JM Coffee, SlyFox, and TER Coffee. Activities include a photo spot map, balloon models, and a parade featuring Beijing Lord Rabbit figurines.
Time: July
Location: Featured Business Street of Gongmenkou
The 2024 Beijing International Gourmet Festival-Gui Jie Nightless Festival was recently launched and will run until the end of August. Along Gui Street (Gui Jie), customers can savor the spicy crayfish exclusive to this street, pepper-flavored bullfrog, grilled fish, time-honored choices like Peking duck, copper hotpot lamb, Beijing-style snacks of Daoxiangcun, among other time-honored choices collectively known as the "12 Gastronomical Delights of Gui Street". Through this festival, customers can feel the cultural charm of Beijing and be amazed by the splendid ambiance of this city.
Time: July 5 - August 31
Location: Gui Street
Besides these, Yuese Matou (Moonlit Dock) Yanjing Beer Joyful Season promises an all-new experience, with distinctive dining offerings along with top Beijing beer brands, offering a rich selection of culinary delights for refreshing summer nights.
Time: July 1 - October 8
Location: South of Linglong Tower in the central area of the Olympic Park
(Source: Official WeChat account of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
