Experience a Different Kind of Christmas Market at Gulou Factory, Dec 2
If you’ve missed the chance to score tickets to the big German and British Christmas Markets happening this weekend – tickets for the latter sold out as of last week, in fact – there’s a new, low key alternative: the Gulou Christmas Market at The Factory.
Think of this as a Christmas Market but with the spunk and charm of the art and vintage markets that thrive in the depths of the Dongcheng hutongs, with kids' activities and a visit from “Chinese Santa Claus” for good measure.
And what creators there will be! With jewelry, digital art prints, original art, and more available for the taking. The recently opened Steamed Bun Comics will also be making an appearance at the event, with American comics and art by Chinese comic artists available for purchase.
Plus, it’s all indoors and spread out over two floors, so you’ll be able to browse about, keep warm, find something you like, indulge in a bit of food and drink, and ring in Christmas and the holidays Gulou style.
The Gulou Christmas Market is happening this Saturday, Dec 2, from 1-7pm at The Factory. Entry is free. Check this WeChat post for more details.
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Images: Unsplash, courtesy of The Factory