Beijing Dough Toy is a traditional Chinese folk handicraft, which became popular in the beginning of the 21st century.

The dough toy is made of wheat and sweet rice flour, and with a small bamboo knife the artist shapes the dough skillfully into people and animals in a short time. Among the figures are beautiful princesses, adorable children, and various historical people.

The dough toys are small, making them one of the best souvenirs. As it is an ancient handicraft, tourists can find them at temple fairs during the Spring Festival.

Dough modeling is another traditional folk art handed down from ancient times. Kneaded in half-cooked glutinous rice flour, dough figures, flowers and birds are popular small toys and exhibits in Beijing.

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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

Opening Times: 09:00—21:30

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