On the afternoon of July 29, 2024, a cultural market themed "Tianci Liangji" (which literally means "Great Market Given by Heaven") opened at Tianqiao Citizen Square, with more than 80 stalls set up on-site. The market is made up of three themed zones featuring creative cultural products, unique gastronomical offers, and parent-child entertainment, respectively, attracting many citizens.

Visitors taking photos at a stall selling goods inspired by intangible cultural heritage

[Photo by Xue Jun from The Beijing News]

Walking into the market, you might feel like being in the Tianqiao area in the old times. The performers bring excellent shows featuring Hard Qigong and ventriloquism, among others. You can also taste traditional Beijing snacks like Douzhi (fermented bean drink), Miancha (seasoned millet mush), and many Internet-famous dishes.

A performance at the market

[Photo by Xue Jun from The Beijing News]

The market is open from 10:00 to 21:00 every day until September 20 at Tianqiao Citizen Square. Crosstalk shows, Guqu (literally "drum song") performances, acrobatics and other shows will be performed within fixed periods of time on weekends. Deyunshe (a crosstalk group) and Xicheng Quyi Chuanxishe (a traditional Chinese music group) are also invited to entertain the public for free, to fully showcase the cultural characteristics of the Tianqiao area.

(Source: The Beijing News)