Falling on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, the Chinese Valentine’s Day is steeped in folklore and legends. As per legend, this is the only day that the Weaving Maid, the 7th daughter of the Emperor of the Heaven (Star Vega) meets the orphaned cowherd that she fell in love with(constellation Aquila). The festival takes place with much celebration and the best way to fully experience the festival is by seeking appropriate Beijing accommodation. Ascott Beijing is a highly preferred luxury apartment in Beijing by many who have wandered this way with the aim of witnessing the fascinating array of festivals that it celebrates on a frequent basis. Also known as the Qi Qiao Jie, or the seventh eve, the Chinese Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to love. While bouquets of flowers, candies and hearts still flutter about the place, colourful shrines are put up along with fruits and flowers as tribute to Niu Lang and Zhi Nu, the lovers separated by the Emperor of Heaven. Young girls display their needle work while burning incense and making offerings to the night sky.
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Drinking Fun at the Beijing International Beer Festival
Lovers of beer and such festivals as Oktoberfest, can enjoy a wholly satisfying drinking experience when visiting the Beijing International Beer Festival. The festival generally takes place at the Xiedao Resort and those in search of centrally located Beijing accommodation from which to begin their visits to such events can consider Ascott Beijing. This luxury apartment in Beijing offers easy access to the retail and business district and is well suited for corporate clientele as well.
The Beijing International Beer Festival takes places during summer and the warm weather of the capital provides the ideal conditions in which to enjoy a cool pint or two. Apart from famous German beers, this annual event also attracts a variety of breweries giving you the unique chance to savour the taste of beers from around the world, each with their own distinctive quality. There is much more to the festival than merely sampling these refreshing beverages however, and amidst the Bavarian-style tents you will come across food stalls, exhibitions and even live entertainment that provide plenty of fun while you swig your favourite beer!
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Beijing International Art Exposition – A Celebration of the Creative Spirit
Art offers a unique insight into not only local artistic talent but a country’s cultural heritage as well and when in China’s capital the Beijing International Art Exposition lets you do just that. Art lovers in search of Beijing accommodation that give you a chance to enjoy the very best the city has to offer while visiting the art expo, can consider Ascott Beijing. This luxury apartment in Beijing can be found in the Central Business District making it ideal for those looking to mix business with pleasure.
Generally taking place at the Beijing Exhibition Centre, the Beijing International Art Exposition looks to bring together art galleries, collectors and lovers of art to share in the joy of creative expression. It is a great place to view both traditional as well as cutting edge works by well known artists from around the world. Most of all, it is an ideal place to view artworks from China which give you an opportunity to see the depth and variety that is on offer by Chinese artists, who each have their own stories to tell.
Take part in the Beijing Daxing Watermelon Festival
Ascott Beijing is one of the leading Beijing Accommodation providers. These Luxury Apartment in Beijing are modern, affordable and comfortable and would suite both travel and business visitors. The history of watermelon in China dates back to 1000AD. The Watermelon Festival held in Daxing is one of the most fascinating events that you would come across in the city.
You would be able to witness this fascinating event if you are in Beijing during the month of May. Each year on the 28th of May the festival takes place. The guests get to witness the watermelon crops ripening and also experience many cultural events. There are many competitions, performance shows and trade fairs organized to entertain and educate visitors. Take a tour in this festival and taste some of the most juiciest and mouthwatering Beijing watermelons.