As night falls and the city lights up, it is pleasant to visit the night markets and experience the hustle and bustle of life.
01 Shenghuatun Night Market
(Source: "Shenghuatun Night Market" WeChat official account)
If you want to experience the joy brought by carbohydrate, then Shenghuatun Night Market is undoubtedly the best choice. It is the synonyms of gourmet food, offering a plethora of snacks, where even the most gourmets can be satisfied.
During holidays, there are also diverse cultural activities, including circus performances and live music performance, creating a most lively atmosphere at night.
Address: Shenghuatun, Guta Beilu (Rd North), Wangsiying Town, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Opening Hours: 17:00-22:30 on Friday, 14:00-22:30 on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, please visit "Shenghuatun Night Market" WeChat official account
02 Panjiayuan Night Market
(Source: "Beijing Daily" App, posted on April 20, 24)
On every Friday night, the activity "Night of Fashion" would be held in the west section of Panjiayuan Antique Market. The market for antiques, calligraphy and paintings during the day transform to sell blind boxes, cultural and creative products, and other trendy toys. Young people flock here to hunt for "treasures," eagerly selecting and bargaining for these gadgets.
The stands selling blind boxes is crowded with young girls, while the those selling comics like Dragon Ball, One Piece, Ultraman, as well as second-hand game consoles and remote-controlled cars, are equally bustling, attracting many young men to stop and browse.
Established in 1992, Panjiayuan Antique Market grew quickly into a nationally renowned hub for folk crafts and antiques. It provides a wide range of vintage items including antiques, calligraphy, old newspapers and books, stamps, etc., which is greatly popular among vintage enthusiasts. According to Mr. Zhang, a staff of Panjiayuan Mareket, to catch up with the changing tastes of younger generations such as the post-2000s, Panjiayuan Market began to hold the "Night of Fashion" several years ago, which has become a "holy land" for young people. "Every Wednesday and Friday, the night market operates from 17:00 to midnight, attracting at least 20,000 customers each night. Walnuts and bodhi seed bracelets are the hottest items during the day, while blind boxes and trendy toys are the best sellers at night."
Address: Huaweili 18, Chaoyang District, Beijing
03 Moon River Market
(Source: "Beijing Youth Daily Urban Administration Center Branch" WeChat official account, posted on April 30, 2024)
Since 2023, the Weekend Market at the Moon River Town has held various markets focusing on cultural and creative products, markets, trunk stalls, food, and provided performance stages for folk bands and talented individuals. Each session features different themes and entertainment activities, attracting over 10,000 visitors per time, creating a leisure space specific to Urban Administrative Center. Providing useful gadgets, cultural and creative handicrafts, cute pets, intangible cultural heritage experience program, China-chic culture, art exhibitions, and handcrafts, the market has received a lot of positive feedback from visitors.
In 2024, the Town reorganized the layout of its site and would would invite 300 stall owners for each session of market. With 40 popular snack vendors and 50 attractive car stalls, Moon River Town presents a high-end, family-friendly, and trendy market.
The town's unique artistic atmosphere attracts numerous visitors. Art, cultural creativity, fireworks, parent-child interactive activities, and the hundred-meter-long night market provide various choices for customers, together creating a unique sense of liveliness.
Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 from Friday to Sunday
Address: 1 Furong Xilu (Rd West), Tongzhou District, Beijing
