The 33rd Beijing International Yanjing Beer Culture Festival will take place from July 12 to 21 at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall). The ten-day event will feature a variety of activities to boost local consumption, including a craft beer carnival, a diving carnival, and an anime expo, aiming to create a one-stop summer extravaganza of food, drinks, and entertainment.

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This year's festival will ramp up the excitement with camping, light shows, sports, music, food, and entertainment, among other elements. In particular, the food section will be upgraded again to offer four main dining areas featuring international cuisines, local specialties, popular dishes, and time-honored favorites. This year, visitors will find specialties like the crawfish from Hebei Province and the spicy hotpot from Gansu Province, as well as international treats from Germany, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, and Mexico. The beer garden will also host a buffet combining barbecue and beer, which will keep your taste buds buzzing during the festival. The venue will have 2,500 sets of tables and chairs, accommodating up to 15,000 people at once.

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Several music feasts will be launched during the festival, with awesome live music sessions and dance performances to be presented one after another by an incredible lineup of DJs, rap artists, boy bands, and girl groups. These performances will offer chances for the young visitors to unleash their passion and power.

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Tickets are available online (via Douyin and Meituan Apps) and on-site, with each daily ticket priced at CNY 35. A discount of CNY 19.9 for everyone purchasing online. Kids under 1.3 meters can enter for free. Also, don't miss out on special online deals like early bird and package tickets.

(Sources: Beijing Youth Daily, Beijing Daily App)