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2008 Time Schedule of the Tourism Activities in Beijing(Peking)

  
Time:04/04/2008  by   View:
Description:As the political, economic and cultural center of China, Beijing possesses a large number of natural beauties and historical sites. Every year, thousands of millions of visitors from home and abroad come to Beijing, giving their great praise to this ancient city. On the other hand, Beijing is also a city has profound cultural deposit, holding various kinds of tourism activities annually. So, when you are in Beijing, it is a must for you to participate in some of these festivals. Following are some of the tourism activities
2008 Time Schedule of the Tourism Activities in Beijing(Peking)
Brief Introduction Time Address Transportation & Admission Fee (per person)
Labagoumen Azaleas Festival Enjoying charming azaleas, lilac, apricot blossom and peach blossom. May 1 -June 30 Labagoumen Virgin Forest Scenic Area You can take No.936 bus at Dongzhimen to get to Sunzhazi. / RMB45
Sanjiancheng Cup Vehicle Cross Country Competition A competition for cross country amateur. May 20-23; September 20-23 Xiayunling National Forest Park, Beijing First take No.917 to Fangshan, and then take mini-bus to the park.
The 19th Beijing Daxing Watermelon Festival Opening ceremony, tour and business activities. May 28-June 1 Daxing District, Beijing Buses of 631, 366, 660 and 410 can get there directly.

The Dragon Boat Festival

Displaying the custom and culture related with the traditional festival. June 19 Dongyue Temple of Beijing Folk Arts Museum 101, 109, 110, 112, 420, 750, 813, 846, 858/ RMB10
Fiesta of Beijing Amusement Park Various kinds of performances and revelries. June 1-3; July-August Beijing Amusement Park 6, 8, 12, 60, 116, 352, 750, 807, 938, 958/ RMB120; RMB80 for children between 120cm-140cm; Free for children under 120 cm
Labagoumen Showcase Festival of Manchu Custom Athletic sports, yangko, tour, performances of Manchu and trading of local products. at the end of June the Eight Banners Culture Square of Labagoumen, Huairou District, Beijng First take No.916 to Huairou District and then take min-bus to Labagoumen Village.
Drifting Competition of Bamboo Raft An interesting activity for visitors. July 1-August 31 Donghugang Scenic Area, Beijing No.917/ RMB30 per hour for two people
The 7th Lotus Festival in Beijing Lianhuachi Park Displaying more than three hundreds varieties of rare lotus. Middle of July to August Beijing Lanhuachi Park A large number of buses such as 822, 922, 309, 57, 390, 917, 339, 50, 715, 719, 6, 927, 982 and 300 can be used. / RMB5
The 9th Lingshan Mountain Tibetan Festival Enjoying various kinds of Tibetan performances and tasting Tibetan food. July 7 - August 31 Qingshui Town of Mentougou District, Beijng Taking subway to Pingguoyuan Station, and then take No.929 to get to Shuangtangjian./ RMB35
The 6th Shichahai Tourism and Cultural Festival Visiting a number of tour destinations and enjoying the traditional culture of Beijing. July nearby Shichahai You can take buses of 5, 60 and 124 to Di'anmen.
The 3rd Lugou Xiao Yue Temple Fair Custom performances and flower show. 9:00-22:00 of September 22-26 Lugou Bridge & Wanpingcheng 748, 624, 759, 983, 661, 662, 309, 339 and 715/ RMB20 for Lugou Bridge RMB10 for Wanpingcheng
The 6th Sweet-scented Osmanthus Show in the Summer Palace Enjoying a large area of beautiful and aromatic sweet-scented osmanthus and tasting delicious food made from the flower. September 18-October 10 In the Summer Palace, Beijing 301, 303, 330, 332, 333, 346, 362, 374, 375, 384, 394, 801, 808 and 904
Chrysanthemum show of Beijing Flower World The best place and time to enjoy various varieties of chrysanthemum. September 20-October 20

Beijing Flower World

 646, 377, 740, 736, 381, 977, 962, 937, 423 and 410/ RMB80
The 7th Beijing Shijingshan Double Ninth Festival It is an importation autumn tour activity in Beijing. The end of September to October Shijingshan District, Beijing 337, 354, 389, 336, 347, 747, 965, 728 and 621
The 20th Badachu Double Ninth Festival Climbing mountain and some other traditional activities. The end of September-the late of October Beijng Badachu Park 389, 347, 709, 958, 622 and 972/ RMB10
Worshiping the Three Sage Kings and Five Virtuous Emperors It includes Chinese solemn worshiping, performances and dumpling banquet. September 29 Temple of Ancient Monarch, Beijing 101, 102, 103, 13, 42, 409, 603, 709, 812, 814, 823, 846 and 850/ RMB20
Beijing Badaling National Forest Park Red-leaf Festival Enjoying the beautiful scenery in Autumn. October Badaling National Forest Park, Beijing No.919/ RMB20
Red Maples Festival in Fragrant Hills Park The best time for you to enjoy the famous red maples in China. October-December Fragrant Hills Park, Beijing 331, 737 and 904/ RMB10