Spring Festival Market of Beijing West Railway Station
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Located near the north entrance of the subway station on the B2 level of Beijing West Railway Station, this market features over a dozen time-honored brands such as Yili, Beibingyang, and Wangzhihe, offering a variety of festive goods and "Beijing-style" gift sets. Stores like Wangfujing Bookstore, Gugong Wenchuang, and the Foreign Languages Bookstore have also set up boutique book stalls, allowing travelers to take cultural gifts back home. Visitors can also partake in interactive activities like making paper-cuts and writing Spring Festival couplets.
Spring Festival Market of Lotus Market Ice and Snow Carnival
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Running until February 4, this market features traditional Beijing-style festive foods and delicacies such as sugar paintings and tanghulu (candied hawthorn berries), and iconic products like prepared foods and dried fruits from century-old brands like Yili and Yushiyuan. It also showcases various intangible cultural heritage techniques and trendy, creative cultural products. The "Lotus Market" mini-program offers AI-powered real-time guided tours, customized travel guides, and immersive script-based games for enhanced experiences.
Yuyuantan Park Cherry Blossom Market
From January 29 to February 2, every day from 10:00 to 16:00, Yuyuantan Park will host the Cherry Blossom Market at its Science Square. Highlights include the cherry blossoms cultivated in a greenhouse, traditional Chinese opera shows, intangible cultural heritage crafts, and festive snacks. Over 10 varieties of cherry blossoms in shades of white, pink, and rose-red will bring a vibrant touch of spring to visitors.
Spring Festival Market of Moshikou Historical and Cultural Block
From January 28 to February 4, Shijingshan's Moshikou Historical and Cultural District will host a Spring Festival Carnival. The market will feature snacks, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and unique cultural products. Come to Moshikou to immerse yourself in the warm charm of this ancient block.
(Sources: China Youth Daily, Beijing Daily, Shijingshan Investment Promotion Center)