The 2024 Cultural Xicheng Food Festival was recently launched as part of the "Source of City, Origin of Capital and End of Grand Canal" initiative and will last until October 31. Consisting of four parts and nine segments, it features more than 30 themed events that will be held in all 15 sub-districts and 19 locations across the district.

In the coming four months, Xicheng District, with an abundance of time-honored brands, authentically local cuisines offered by zhujingban (provincial and municipal governments' offices in Beijing) restaurants, and international dining options, will leverage its advantages to create a superb experience that integrates dining with culture, tourism, sports, fashion, technology, social life, and night economy.

Summer Beer Festivals

1. Xibianmen Food Festival

Time: July to October

Locations: Floor 2, Xibianmen City Wall

2. Shichahai Food Festival

Time: July to October

Locations: Catering outlets in the Lotus Market, outdoor dining areas on the plank road, and docks

3. Gongmenkou Food Festival

Time: July to October

Locations: Gongmenkou East Street and Gongmenkou West Street

4. JK FUN Beer Camping Carnival

Time: August to October

Locations: Jinke Square

5. Beer Fair at Back Lake Area of Beijing Exhibition Center

Time: July to October

Locations: Back lake area, Beijing Exhibition Center

Beijing-Style Life Festivals

1. White Dagoba Coffee Festival

Time: July

Locations: Gongmenkou Shopping Street near the White Dagoba Temple

2. Jinshu Street Food Festival

Time: July to October

Locations: Jinshu Street on Beijing Financial Street

3. SOGO Starlight Food Festival

Time: July to October

Locations: Central square of SOGO Department Store

4. THE NEW in Xidan

Time: July to August

Locations: THE NEW in Xidan

5. Niujie Delicacy Event

Time: July to October

Locations: Taoranting, Guang'anmennei, Tianqiao and Baizhifang sub-districts

6. Xuanwu Tianhong Food and Drink Festival

Time: August

Locations: South square of Xuanwu Tianhong Department Store South Square

7. 2024 Desheng Consumption Season (2nd edition)

Time: July to October

Locations: No.3 Square on Xinfeng Street, Desheng Sub-district

Chinese Food Festivals

1. Offline food fair for zhujingban restaurants

Time: August

Locations: Jinke Square

2. Online food fair for zhujingban restaurants

Time: August

Locations: Special section on the "Consumption in Xicheng" (西城消费) WeChat official account

Online + Offline Gastronomical Events

1. "Delicious Xicheng" on Meituan

Time: July to October

Locations: "Xicheng Food Festival" (西城美食节) section on Meituan, a food delivery platform

2. "Taste of Xicheng" Recommendation Event

Time: July to October

Locations: Social media platforms including Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and the "Consumption in Xicheng" WeChat video account and WeChat official account

Details: Food vloggers are invited to release the "Xicheng Food of the Month" list, featuring 10 must-try restaurants or signature dishes, at the beginning of each month.

3. "Tasty Food Station" event series

Time: July to October

Locations: Social media platforms and restaurants

Details: The series introduce cuisines in Xicheng through live streams about restaurant visits, food tastings, vlogs, and posts.

4. Voting for the most popular dishes

Time: August 10 to September 10

Locations: Prestigious restaurants in Xicheng, and a special section on the "Consumption in Xicheng" (西城消费) WeChat official account

5. Online event for the Mid-autumn Festival

Time: September 15 to September 22

Locations: "Consumption in Xicheng" (西城消费) WeChat official account, and restaurants

6. Online event for the National Day holiday

Time: September 29 to October 7

Locations: "Consumption in Xicheng" (西城消费) WeChat official account, and restaurants