Where to spend the Lantern Festival in Beijing

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5. Dongcheng ICH temple fair

Besides lantern shows, there are also temple fairs where you can experience Beijing culture.

The 7th Dongcheng Spring Festival ICH temple fair starts on Feb 9 and will last for three days. During the temple fair, various Beijing snacks, which have been listed as intangible cultural heritages, are on sale. Traditional handicrafts are also for sale and folk dances are performed.

Date: Feb 9–11, 2017

Location: 7 Chongwenmenwai Avenue, Dongcheng district

Admission: Free