With the recent coronavirus outbreak under control, it’s time to venture out of the apartment and enjoy the (relatively) cooler evening temperatures at some of Beijing’s most interesting night markets! Whether you’re looking to eat, drink, or shop, the city’s got it all.
最近新冠疫情逐渐得到控制，是时候走出房门到处走走了！一起去北京打卡丰富多彩的夜市文化吧！无论是吃饭、喝酒亦或是购物，这座城市里你想要的应有尽有！
– Wangfujing Food Market –
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Sure, it might be a little touristy, but that just means you can people watch while enjoying the tastiest snacks of Beijing all gathered together in a 24-hour, 2000 sqm. foodie paradise. You could opt to try the deep-fried scorpion skewers or just skip the creepy crawlies and enjoy regular bbq like a normal person along with savoury pancakes, sugary snacks, and more. We once spent a lovely evening drinking baijiu with the locals over plates of lamb skewers, stir-fried tomato and eggs, and fried shredded potatoes. Yum.
这里或许太有游客气息了，但这却意味着你可以全天24小时，在这个2000平米的市集大玩特玩一番。一边享受北京最美味的小吃，一边欣赏这里的市集气息吧。你可以来试试猎奇的炸蝎子，或者选择一些更常见的烧烤。我们之前在这里度过了一个愉快的夜晚，和当地老北京一起喝着白酒串着羊肉串，还有西红柿炒鸡蛋和鸡蛋炒土豆，相当美味！
– Taikooli –
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Taikooli has been working with the Chaoyang commerce bureau to help ramp up consumer nighttime spending. Restaurants and bars with outdoor seating are allowed to stay open late and there are also special summer pop up events. The entire area is being given a boost with plans to attract more high-end international fashion brands while the Taikooli West shopping area will be completed by 2021. With so much food, drink, and fantastic shopping all in one area, we predict some people won’t ever leave leave.
许多户外的餐厅和酒吧开放到深夜，夏天还有很多特别的快闪活动。整个区域都在大力发展，不断吸引更多高端国际化的时尚品牌，而太古里西区将在2021年完工。在一个地区拥有如此多美食和店铺的地方，一定会让人流连忘返。
– Ghost Market –
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This weekly market is Beijing’s most mysterious shopping area. Visitors will have to get up early (or just stay up late) as the shopping extravaganza takes place every Wednesday between 3 and 7am at the Daliushui market on Donghuan Wu Lu. Bring your own flashlight and search through used books, furniture, vases, electronics, jewelry, and more. You never know what you’ll find. We recommend getting your drink on at Taikooli first to sharpen your bargaining skills.
这个一周一度的集市是北京最神秘的地方。游客购物必须在每个星期三的凌晨3点至7点之间，在东环五路的大型流水集市上举行，只有早起或者熬夜才能体验得到。带上你的手电筒，探索二手书，家具，花瓶，电子产品，珠宝等。您永远不知道在这里会发现什么。我们建议你先在太古里喝点酒，这样在鬼市或许就会有更好的砍价本领了！
More Recommended Foodie Hot Spots:
– Niujie Muslim Food Market –
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Mix things up and explore the culinary world of Beijing’s Hui Muslims. We love the mutton hot pot, pea flour cakes, and, of course, lamb skewers! Don’t worry, everything is halal.
来牛街探索北京回族的穆斯林美食。我们非常喜欢羊肉火锅，豌豆粉还有羊肉串！这里的一切美食都是清真食品。
– Houhai Food Street –
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It’s always fun to spend a day exploing Jingshan Park, walking around the peaceful Houhai Lake, and ducking into various hutong alleyways. After wandering around, enjoy the evening summer breezes with a cold beer, bbq, and savoury Beijing-style pancakes.
花一天的时间浏览景山公园，在宁静的后海散步，然后潜入各种胡同小巷，一定会是非常有趣的体验。四处闲逛后，晚上喝一杯冰镇啤酒，配着烧烤和北京风味的煎饼。
– Qianmen Food Street –
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Just south of Tiananmen Square lies one of the city’s most famous pedestrian streets. Swing by for a taste of traditional life and munch on pastries, ice cream, homemade yogurt, and more.
天安门广场以南的前门大街是城市最著名的步行街之一。来悠闲地体会复古生活，品尝传统糕点和特色冰淇淋、自制酸奶。
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