This year, a dazzling array of handicrafts from tourist attractions in Beijing have gained extreme popularity. Check out if you possess all of these!

Fengguan-Shaped Refrigerator Magnet from the National Museum of China

The original refrigerator magnet designed by the National Museum of China, inspired by the fengguan (which literally means "phoenix coronet") of Empress Xiaoduan of the Ming Dynasty, has undoubtedly been the "bestseller" of the museum in the past 20 years, and is arguably one of the most desired cultural products in Beijing nowadays.

How to Buy?

Online: Check the Taobao or JD flagship store of the museum, or the "Guobo Yanyi" (国博衍艺) WeChat account (tap "WeChat Mall" (微信商城))

Offline: Counters selling cultural products on the north and south sides of the 3rd floor of the museum (two for each consumer only, and until sold out daily)

Refrigerator Magnet Resembling Tiangong Caisson from Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum

This refrigerator magnet features the Tiangong Caisson of Wanshan Zhengjue Hall, an item housed by the museum. The caisson, originally a structural component of Longfu Temple, is also a key exhibit of the museum. Each refrigerator magnet consists of five layers, and the bottom layer features a celestial map made of a luminous material that emits a faint glow at night, resembling an ocean of stars in the night sky.

How to Buy?

Offline: Search the mini-program of Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum (北京古代建筑博物馆) on Alipay, tap "Reserving My 'Tiangong Caisson' Refrigerator Magnet" (天宫藻井冰箱贴预约号), then finish reservation on the web page that pops up. After a successful reservation, go to the Shenchuyuan or Shencangyuan cultural space in the museum for purchase. (400 magnets per day, with one for each person only)

Wanshou Temple (Beijing Art Museum)

Refrigerator Magnet Containing Liquid Sand Resembling Falling Leaves, Inspired by Emperor Qianlong's Imperial Stele Pavilion

This refrigerator magnet was inspired by the historical and cultural landscape of the back garden of Wanshou Temple, which consists of the Imperial Stele Pavilion built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1796), the Amitabha Buddha Hall, the Western-style Gate, and a ginkgo tree over 300 years old. Equally popular is a refrigerator magnet in the shape of the Western-style Gate, which captures the unique scenery of the gate and contains also liquid sand that looks like falling leaves.

How to Buy?

Offline: Inside Wanshou Temple (Beijing Art Museum)

Floral Plush Toys from the China National Botanical Garden

The floral plush toys accurately replicate the unique shapes and colors of various plant species. Every toy brings the scent of nature and the joy of life, be it a giant, cute titan arum or a dainty flower.

How to Buy?

Offline: The stall selling creative cultural products at the entrance of the Popular Science Exhibition Center of the China National Botanical Garden (North Garden)

Beihai Park's Mallard-Shaped Refrigerator Magnet

The Beihai Cute Duck cultural product series was inspired by the mallards in Beihai Park. In addition to refrigerator magnets, there are also shoulder bags, pendants, small toys, headphone cases, and more.

How to Buy?

Offline: Beihai Liwu, a store featuring creative artifacts at Beihai Park

What else creative artifacts from Beijing do you like? Feel free to leave a message.

(Source: Official WeChat account of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)