A guide to New Year temple fairs in Beijing

Cast members prepare for the performance during the Spring Festival rehearsal at Badachu Park in Beijing, Feb 1, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

Badachu temple fair

Dates: Feb 8-13

Venue: Badachu Park, Shijingshan district

Admission: 10 yuan

A grand performance will include 108 people reenacting a scene from the Qing Dynasty, when the emperor dressed up for a cruise and prayed in the temple during Lunar New Year. The performance will be put on twice a day from Feb 8 to 13. A series of cultural activities showing traditional customs can also be seen at the fair.