The 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival was recently launched. Regardless of whether you are an enthusiast of culture, gastronomy, or fashion, this celebration will astound and delight you with its diverse offerings, including markets that sell intangible cultural heritage goods, international food festivals, fashion fairs, and a carnival that showcases automobile culture.
Flowing Lights and Colors -Moon-Wandering Market
Time: October 25-27 (16:30-21:30 every day)
Location: Grand Landscape Avenueon the Central Axis (near Beijing Olympic Tower)
Description: Intangible cultural heritage craftsmen, handicraft masters, and talented creators of other creative cultural products will gather at the Olympic Central Area. A Chinese-style installation for photo-taking will also be available to provide visitors with a cultural feast of intangible cultural assets.
"Brilliant China-Chic-Colorful Mountains" Deep Mountain Market
Time: October 18 - November 10
Location: South side of Kehui South Road
Description: Embroidery, indigo dyeing, weaving, seal carving... Here, you can discover the beauty of China's indigenous fashion trends through a variety of creative cultural products like dolls, bags, pillows, and others integrating the China-chic elements. You can also try making your own artworks.
"Cool Olympic Park - A Fashion World" Market
Time: October 18 - November 10
Location: South side of the Celebration Square
Description: Visitors will be taken on a vibrant and amazing journey at various areas including "Starlight Stage", "Outdoor Music", "Children's Entertainment", "Intangible Cultural Heritage and Creative Cultural Products", etc.
Automobile Culture Carnival - "Auto Home" Outdoor Auto Show
Time: October 25-27
Location: Celebration Square
Description: The purpose of this carnival is to exhibit the appeal of modern automobile culture by fusing "static auto show" and "automobile-related lifestyles." Its aim is to establish an all-in-one automobile-themed event that includes activities such as viewing, selecting, purchasing, and engaging in automobile-related entertainment.
Taste of CHAOYANG Food Fest
Time: October 25-27 (15:00-22:00 every day)
Location: Grand Landscape Avenue on the Central Axis (near Beijing OlympicTower)
Description: Say hi to restaurants on the lists of Michelin, Black Pearl, Dianping and other rating platforms! There will also be several traditional brands, fine dining establishments, and distinctive culinary brands that are usually fully booked.
Pop Mart Cuteness Market
Time: October 18 - November 10
Location: Lawn by Fangzhou Lake in Chaoyang Park
Description: Centered around DIMOO, Pop Mart's original copyrighted works, along with the park's dining offers including desserts, this bizarre and adorable market provides amazing experiences for visitors.
Liangma River International Sausage Festival
Time: October 24 (15:00-22:00), 25-27 (11:00-22:00)
Location: East side of Yansha Wharf
Description: Visitors will have the opportunity to explore 40 booths featuring a delectable array of sausages in various styles, including Chinese, German, and Italian, paired with specialty craft beer and other beverages. Additionally, performances will be staged to further enhance visitors' experience.
(Source:Beijing Chaoyang)