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Beijing International Peach Blossom Music Festival

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Springtime in Beijing is a magical time of year, especially in the vibrant Pinggu district, heralded as one of the top ten destinations in the world for lovers of all things floral. Check into a stylish serviced apartment in Beijing, which is the ideal way to soak up the various scents, sights, and sounds that pervade the city during this season. The Somerset ZhongGuanCun Beijing in particular features a centrally located selection of Beijing serviced apartments guaranteed to make any stay in the region unforgettable. Time your visit to coincide with the area’s gorgeous spring, and you will be treated to a heavenly experience when the thousands of peach trees in the Pinggu district burst into bloom. Covering an expansive stretch of about 14,674 hectares, the vibrant peach trees come to life in stunning shades of pink that evokes a fairytale made real. The season also features a fun spring festival during the middle of April that features sports, dancing, folk customs, romantic music, romantic films, which are idyllic accompaniments to soaking in the blissful sights and scents of the majestic peach trees sprouting their delicate blooms for your pleasure.

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Chinese New Year – A joyous event

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A traditional holiday of great importance, the Chinese New Year also known as the Spring Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese calendar which typically falls on February. Ascott Beijing is a luxury apartment in Beijing which is known to provide comfortable Beijing accommodation right at the heart of the city from which you can observe the numerous customs and traditions of this time honoured traditional festival celebrated not only in China, but also in a wide array of countries like Malaysia, Macau, Taiwan and Singapore. Chinese are known to sweep their houses thoroughly to sweep away any ill fortune on this day and to make room for good luck to come in. it is a period of great joy and festivity where houses are decorated in red and adorned with couplets with themes such as happiness, wealth and longevity while the sound of firecrackers are heard permeating through the place adding to the jovial atmosphere.

Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Calliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered.

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Chinese Valentine’s Day – A day dedicated to romance

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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.

Drinking Fun at the Beijing International Beer Festival

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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!

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
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Dragon Boat Festival – Myth meets competition and bursts into fun!

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Beijing is one of China’s most spirited cities and no matter what time of year one visits, one will always discover something unique about the city. When looking for accommodation, a great option is Serviced Apartments in Beijing, which provide a home away from home for all guests. Of all the Serviced Apartments Beijing, consider a stay at the Ascott Raffles City Beijing. Modern, luxurious amenities and a convenient location in the heart of the lively city make this property an ideal option for business and pleasure visits alike.

June 12 marks the fifth day of the fifth month according to the lunar calendar this year, which means that China comes alive to celebrate a tradition that is millennia old: the colourful and competitive Dragon Boat Festival. Downtown Beijing bursts into a hotbed of activity, as the first boat race is launched from here, and many others at various other locations around the city and around the country. China takes a break every year to watch and participate in the boat races, munch on delicious zongzi (a soft rice dumpling) and heartily guzzle yellow wine. The races are a splendid sight as brightly coloured boats zip along the water, powered by up to 80 rowers cheered by a drummer and flag handler who stand on the prow. There is no limit on the number of boats that can compete and only one rule applies: the winner is the first team to claim the flag planted at the end of the course. An exciting, spirited day of competition and fun, the Dragon Boat Festival is a must-see experience if you happen to be in Beijing at the time.

 

Beijing International Art Exposition – A Celebration of the Creative Spirit

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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

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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.

Lantern Festival – where the city turns truly beautiful

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The Lantern Festival which is also widely popular as the Shangyuan Festival in China falls on the fifteenth day of the first month in the Lunar Calendar. This is generally during February or March according to the Gregorian calendar. This festivity has become very significant ever since the Western Han Dynasty which was during 206 BC to AD 25. When this festival began during the Han Dynasty, China was a country which was thriving with Buddhism. It is said that the monks lit lanterns to reminisce the relics from the cremation of Lord Buddha after attaining Nirvana. Following this, beginning from the empire to every household in China lights a lantern on this special day.

With time this became a very majestic festival which went beyond China and to other countries as well. Until present the lantern festival is held annually all around the country in a very feisty manner. It is a spectacular sight where lanterns of various shapes, sizes and colors are lit up in the night sky adding exquisite splendor to the streets of China. These lanterns that glow the lanes of China attracts numerous visitors who enjoy this magnificent scene. When the day is in coming closer, the children get busy buying and building lanterns by themselves which are surely a satisfaction for them. They carry their self- made lanterns and show off their own bright creation. A vital tradition on the day of the festival is to ‘Guess the lantern riddles’. The lanterns have a riddles written on a piece of paper by their owners. If visitors can give the right answer they get a small treat. This activity joined the traditions during the Song Dynasty and it really is a lot of fun and full of knowledge.

At day time there are parades of dragon dances and lion dances that light up streets. Travelers visiting beautiful China during the Lunar Festival can have more fun if you choose a great hotel in Beijing that exposes you to the vivid cultural experiences of China. Raffles Beijing Hotel is a much loved Beijing hotel by many tourists for its lavishing comforts and kind hospitality.