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Mid-Autumn festival is quite a big deal to the Chinese. It’s a traditional culture that is heavily celebrated annually especially by the folks in Beijing. It’s a full-moon night filled with families getting together, beautiful lanterns that lights up every corner of the streets and delicious mooncakes can be found in most places. If you are interested in experiencing Mid-Autumn festival the traditional way, Beijing is the place to be. Here’re 5-venue suggestions for you to visit.

#1 Beihai Park

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Located at northwest of the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park where you’ll find the oldest and best-preserved ancient imperial garden in China. Locals will usually take a boat cruise on the lake to enjoy a day of full moon reflecting upon the water.

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#2 Marco Polo Bridge (Lugou Bridge)

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Situated in Beijing’s Fengtai District, a temple fair is held annually at Wanping Town east of this bridge to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. It’s quite a traditional cultural event, featuring Chinese folk art such as lion and dragon dances, and arts and crafts demonstration. 

#3 Beijing Planetarium

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This national level natural science museum is located at Xizhimenwai Avenue of Xicheng District and in one of the astronomical observatories comes with a huge telescope measuring 13 cm in diameters. This place would be the best venue to get a close up with of the full moon through the available telescope.

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#4 The Summer Palace

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It’s a tradition for locals visit this place during this festival to see the osmanthus flowers. The 72 ancient osmanthus trees is one of the less popular attractions but they contributions to the beauty of the imperial garden with their sweet flowers in fall. Boat rides are during this festival are usually in-demand, thus be sure to book in advance.

#5 Dajue Temple

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Also known as the Temple of Enlightenment, this place features ancient tree, beautiful Yulan flowers and a serene environment. Located at the southern foot of Yangtaishan in the west suburbs of Beijing, celebrating Mid-Autumn festival at the teahouse comes with good traditional music, good food and sweet tea.

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