Shopping at rural fairs is gradually becoming a new leisure choice among young folks. Beijing is home to numerous fairs with rural features. Check out the top five most well-known ones in this article and see which one is closest to you!

Xinfadi Market's Fair

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The fair's high-quality, reasonably priced fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural and sideline products are much sought-after. The fair will continue its presence in the market in the long run.

Opening time: 5:00 to 12:00

Address: 160 meters west of the intersection of Xinrong North Street and Xinwang North Street, Fengtai District, Beijing

Hancunhe Fair

An endless stretch of stalls, a dazzling array of products, steaming snacks... this fair is filled with the hustle and bustle of life.

Opening time: 8:00 to 13:00, every Saturday and Sunday

Address: Hancunhe Park, Fangshan District, Beijing

Shahe Fair

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Shahe Fair consists of the East Fair and the West Fair. While the West Fair sells fruits, vegetables, and other culinary specialties, the East Fair sells pets and live poultry.

Opening time: The West Fair is open every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 7:00 to 16:00, and the East Fair (Pet Market) is open every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7:00 to 16:00.

Address: Fair at Shahe South All-in-one Leisure Plaza, Changping District, Beijing (South of G6 Beijing-Lhasa Expressway)

Yongning Fair

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Yongning Ancient Town, located 18 kilometers east of Yanqing District's downtown area, has a long history. Apart from the must-try tofu and huoshao (a kind of Chinese bread), the fair offers meatball soup, hawthorn cake, and a variety of dried fruits.

Opening time: Every morning

Address: Yongning Ancient Town, Changchi Road, Yanqing District, Beijing

Taihu Fair

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Taihu Fair in Tongzhou is one of the busiest fairs in Beijing Municipal Administrative Center. In addition to vegetables, fruits, dried fruits, meat, aquatic products, clothes, tea and other daily necessities, there are also many homemade products.

Opening time: On the 2nd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 22nd, 25th, 27th, and 30th days every month of the traditional Chinese calendar

Address: East side of Macrolink Conference (Training) Center, Tongzhou District, Beijing

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