Step into a sensory wonderland as Beijing’s iconic Lunar New Year market returns bigger than ever this February 2026! Over 1,500 vendors are transforming the city into a crimson-hued paradise of sizzling street food, handcrafted ornaments, and generations-old customs that Gen Z travelers are snapping up for their social feeds. 🥟📸
This year’s highlights:
Dragon-shaped tanghulu (candied fruit skewers) going viral on Douyin
AI-powered lantern displays blending tech with tradition
Free calligraphy stations for writing personalized fú (blessing) scrolls
"My grandparents brought me here as a kid," says local influencer Zhang Wei, 24, while livestreaming to 500k followers. "Now I’m showing global viewers how we keep these traditions alive – and delicious!" 🎥🔥
With cross-strait travel resuming, the market has seen a 40% surge in visitors from the Taiwan region and Hong Kong compared to 2025. Foodies shouldn’t miss the niángāo (sticky rice cake) tasting alley, while culture buffs can join free paper-cutting workshops.
