Night markets and beer are something that never fail to appeal to people during summer. In Beijing, various night markets and beer festivals, either already open or about to commence, invite you to join with family and friends for a joyful summer outing!

Night Markets

Cloisonné Night Market

The Cloisonné Night Market presents time-honored Chinese brands, intangible cultural heritage products, and folk crafts, including the local carved jade, glassware and lacquerware, Hongxing Erguotou (a liquor), and more.

During the Cloisonné-themed night tour, tourists can visit the Cloisonné production workshops and the Cloisonné Art Museum of China. Free reservation is available at the museum's official WeChat account.

Time: 17:30-21:30 every Saturday from June 29 to August 31

Huajie (Flower Street) Night Market

Huajie Night Market encompasses more than 60 vendor stalls, offering a diverse range of over 20 popular categories such as fresh flowers, delicious dishes, beverages, paintings, adorable pets, and handicrafts.

At 20:00, a live music show will ignite the atmosphere in the open space between the Buildings A and B at the Flower Trading Center. Visitors can enjoy barbecue and live music at the same time, making the most of delightful summer nights.

Time: Until mid-October

Yuelianghe (Moon River) Art Market

The market offers a culinary feast with over 100 food vendors and more than 300 tasty options, delighting both locals and tourists.

In addition to a diverse array of food, creative crafts, and outdoor movie screenings, the market also features live music performances every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visitors will encounter the melodies of various genres such as classical, jazz, folk, and rock.

Time: The market opens at 17:00 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Beer Festivals

From July 12 to 21, the 33rd Beijing International Yanjing Beer Culture Festival will be held at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall).

At this year's session, visitors can enjoy the full range of Yanjing Beer products, along with popular regional specialties like Hubei-style crawfish and Gansu-style spicy hot pot. There will also be dishes from Germany, Thailand, and other countries around the world, alongside time-honored ones from Beijing's renowned establishments like Donglaishun. The festival will feature specialty market stalls, outdoor recreational activities, live musical performances, and outdoor movie screenings, promising lively and enjoyable experiences filled with passion and happiness.

The 2024 Chongwen Xishi - Beer Culture and Lifestyle Festival has officially opened in Chongwenmen Business District and will run until August 16.

The festival is divided into five sections. The "Gastronomical Delights and Craft Beer" section will showcase over 50 premium beer brands from around the world. The "Cultural Creativity" section will feature trendy lifestyle brands and UEFA Euro Cup merchandise. The "Sports" Section will host activities such as tricky shot competitions. The "Brand Activities" section will focus on fashionable automobile shows and pop-up brand showcases. For the "Music" section, live band performances, spontaneous dance performances, and presentations of intangible cultural heritage items will be available on weekends.

What other awesome night markets and beer festivals do you know? Feel free to leave comments to share with us!

Let's get together and enjoy an exhilarating summer!

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