Beijing Dough Toy. The Beijing Dough Toy originated from folk society. It became popular in the beginning of the 21st century. It is a traditional Chinese folk handicraft, and is known as Dough Figure. Of high artistic value, the dough toy is made of flour and sweet rice flour, and has high artistic value. With a small bamboo knife, the artist can make dough shaped as people and animals in a short time. Among these figures are beautiful princesses, adorable children and various historical people. The dough toy is small in shape and easily carried and preserved, making it one of the best souvenirs for tourists. What is more, tourists can learn how the dough toy is made, and are attracted to this lively toy and the proficient skills of the handicraftsmen. The Beijing Dough Toy can be compared with Chinese Sculpture Art. As it is an ancient handicraft, tourists can find them at temple fairs during the Spring Festival.

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Ancient Beijing Street 老北京一条街

Location: Floor B1, New Dong’an Market, No.138, Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 北京市东城区王府井大街138号新东安市场B1层

Tel: (010)58176688

Open Time: 09:00—21:30

Transportation: Tourists can take subway line 1 and get off at Wangfujing Station, which has a direct exit to the market. Tourists can also take the city bus and get off at Dongdan Station, Dengshikou Station or Wangfujing West Station.