Check Out These (Not Sold Out) Xmas Markets
It’s that time of year again: the time for holiday cheer, good eats, and Christmas market tickets selling out within minutes of being released.
Such is the case for the British and German Christmas Markets – with tickets for the latter selling out within a few hours of their release yesterday (Nov 14). If you didn’t manage to get tickets for these two, fret not, as there are a few alternative holiday markets to take part in.
Aotu 2024 Christmas Baazar
Back once again at Beixinqiao art space and bar Aotu, is their annual Christmas art market. Expect a lot of creative stuff in one place – from paintings to prints to one-of-a-kind accessories and more. Plus, they’re still calling for artists and vendors, so if you’ve got some wears you’d like to sell, scan the QR codes in the poster above to get in touch!
Aotu Space 凹凸空间
67 Beixinqiao Tiaotou, Dongcheng District
东城区北新桥头条67号
Event hours: Dec 14 & 15, 1pm-9pm
Contact: 010 8408 4189
BSB Sanlitun Christmas Cracker
This Christmas affair, hosted by the British School of Beijing, Sanlitun, is perfect for families with children. Expect all sorts of games, a raffle, baked goods, and more on offer throughout the event.
British School of Beijing Sanlitun 北京英国学校三里屯
5 Xiliu Jie, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯路西六街5号
Event hours: Dec 1, 10am-2pm
Christmas Makers Market
For something leaning more towards the creative side besides Aotu's market, there's the Christmas Makers Market. Happening at Beersmith on Nov 24 from noon until 6pm, here you'll find small time creators from across Beijing and beyond selling their wares.
Beersmith
1/F, Hotel Jen Beijing, 1 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号新国贸饭店1层
Event hours: Nov 24, noon-6pm
Phone: 010 8647 1098
10th Village de Noel Christmas Market
This French-themed market happening from Jardin de Maison FLO is taking place from Nov 30 and then every weekend throughout December. A number of brands are already signed up for the event, including well-known names like Liuba Draws and Le Fromager de Pekin.
The Village de Noel is happening every weekend from Nov 30 'til Dec 28 from 11am to 7pm outside Maison FLO. Early bird tickets are RMB 19.9 (available until Nov 20), single tickets are RMB 29.9, and all-access passes are RMB 39.9. See here for details and tickets.
Maison FLO 福楼美松法国餐厅
18 Xiuyun Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区霄云路18号（京润水上花园别墅旁）
Event hours: Every weekend from Nov 30-Dec 28, 11am-7pm
Contact: 010 6595 5135
The Hutong's Winter Fayre
A favorite of ours every year, this event sees The Hutong's Beixinqiao courtyard filled with vendors of art, gifts, food, and more -- including some really really good mulled wine -- for one day only (this year it's happening on Dec 14).
The Hutong
1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang, Dongcheng District
东城区九道湾中巷1号
Event hours: Dec 14, 11am-5pm
Contact: 159 0104 6127
Holly Jolly Virtual Christmas Market
No time or patience to go to a market to shop? No problem, this virtual Christmas market happening on Nov 20 is all online. 40+ creative brands selling everything from Christmas treats to homemade gifts will be on hand to help you get your holiday shopping done early.
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Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the venues
