Say goodbye to the daytime heat and fatigue, and come and take a leisurely stroll through a night market after dusk. Grilled skewers, live music…nothing will let you down! Check out these night markets in Beijing and pick your favorite!
Summer Session of Longfu Temple Trend Market
Scheduled to run until October 18, this market brings together dozens of stalls featuring time-honored flavors of Beijing, fancy snacks, creative goods, and live performances. It's a perfect place to soak up the authentic buzz of the city through food and intangible cultural heritage experiences. Sub-events based on various themes will all be rolled out one by one, with new brands to join the lineup later.
Dongba Beijing-Inner Mongolia Night Market
This market celebrates the distinctive cultures of Beijing and Inner Mongolia, serving up a variety of delicacies from Inner Mongolia, such as roasted whole lamb and shaomai (steamed dumplings). You can savor the flavors of the grasslands without leaving the capital city. There is also a leisure and entertainment zone and a bazaar full of creative cultural souvenirs, perfect for a post-meal stroll.
Lize Guài Market
This one opens daily from 17:00 to midnight, home to 70 stalls serving uniquely flavored snacks that leave an unforgettable aftertaste. Live band performances and children's activities also contribute to the vibrant summer night vibe.
Huajie Night Market
The market runs daily from 18:00 to midnight, featuring over 30 food categories covering both northern and southern Chinese flavors. Stalls featuring intangible cultural heritage-inspired items are interspersed with flower installations, creating a wonderfully romantic atmosphere. The northern section of this market has a parent-child interaction area, making it a hassle-free choice for families looking to beat the heat on summer weekends.
Huazhao Street Night Market
Open daily from 16:00 to midnight, this market brings together a wide array of food choices that have gone viral recently on social media, as well as global flavors, including Mexican tacos and Indian pani puri, guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. It also offers a rich lineup of entertainment choices, including themed escape rooms, VR sports, and shooting games.
Moon River Town's Night Market
With 400 stalls lining the streets, this market is packed with creative and lifestyle treasures, handmade jewelry, vintage finds, creative cultural merchandise, and more. Every few steps reveal a delightful surprise. Plus, 140 vendors will be offering over 300 delicious choices, so you can eat to your heart's content.
Summer nights are absolutely meant for this kind of fun! So come and bring your friends along and hit the night markets for an evening filled with great food and good times.
(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
