Temple fairs
The temple fair is a kind of social activity in China.
Jan-Feb: Spring Festival (Chunjie)
Marking the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, this is when Beijing is at its most colorful.
Jan-Feb: Lantern Festival (Yuanxiao Jie)
Marking the end of the Spring Festival, this is another colorful time to be in the city.
March-April: Tomb Sweeping Festival (Qingming Jie)
A day to pay respects to departed relatives.
May-June: Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Jie)
The origins of today's festival are often connected with the patriotic and literary figure, Qu Yuan.
July-Oct: Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang Jie)
The Double Ninth Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar.
July-Oct: Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhongqiu Jie)
The Mid-Autumn festival is a traditional harvest festival and family occasion.
Public Holidays
Beijing International Film Festival
Beijing International Film Festival