Beijing Longqing Gorge Ice & Snow Festival

15 January - 28 February

This three day ice festival held north of the capital city draws thousands of locals and visitors who try their hand at the numerous winter sports, watch the fireworks or take part in the many other activities available.

Lantern Festival

21 February

A popular festival with the children, this ancient folk festival involves candies, nightly processions with lighted lanterns and a whole lot of fun for the young ones!

Beijing Fashion Week

March (tba)

Beijing Fashion Week is an opportunity for China to host a fashion show which highlights their growing influence in this competitive market

Beijing International Kite Festival

April (tba)

Attracting teams from all over the world, it not only showcases kite flying skills but it involves dragon dances, musical performances and also kite displays from all over.

Great Wall Marathon

17 May

Possibly the toughest marathon in the world, despite its unbeatable location, this event nonetheless draws thousands of participants and supporters to the section of the Great Wall nearest to Beijing.

Nine-Dragon Cup International Dragon Boat Festival

1 - 31 July

A much grander version of the traditional dragon boat races held wherever Chinese communities have developed, international dragon boat teams deck it out for the honor of winning the prestigious prize in the country which started the whole trend.

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

24 August

Beijing was elected the Host City for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in 2008.

Beijing Paralympic  Games

6 - 17 September

Beijing was elected the Host City for the Paralympic Games in 2008.

Beijing International Marathon

19 October

Another major sporting event, this race draws thousands of competitors from among the locals as well as international visitors.

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