Holiday Guide: Beijing’s Unique Cultural and Creative Gifts

As the May Day holiday draws to a close, have you come across any of Beijing's unique cultural and creative products during your travels? Among these souvenirs of your journey, which one is your favorite?

Temple of Heaven

At the Temple of Heaven, various fridge magnets that feature intricate designs include music boxes and the twenty-four solar terms. Squirrel bracelets, 3D notebooks, and the mortise and tenon building blocks of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests are good collector's items.

Image Source: Official WeChat Account of Temple of Heaven

China National Botanical Garden

The flagship store of the Botanical Garden's cultural and creative products is located on the west side of the Visitor Service Center, inside the southeast gate of the North Garden. It offers a diverse range of textile and porcelain products, accessories, and food items closely associated with plants. Additionally, the Seasonal Vitality Pavilion, situated on the west side of the Science Museum in the North Garden, provides a variety of specialty tea drinks and meals.

Image Source: Official WeChat Account of National Botanical Garden

Beijing Planetarium

Liquid timers shaped like space wormholes, portable astronaut USB desk lamps, and glow-in-the-dark puzzles featuring all 88 constellations. The combination of astronomy and cosmic elements with art infuses these practical trinkets with a touch of fun.

Image Source: Official WeChat Account of "Beijing Planetarium"

Taoranting Park

In addition to the popular refrigerator magnets, Taoranting Park has recently introduced folding fans, Old Beijing Rabbit Doll figurines, stamp collecting kits, and other cultural and creative products.

Image Source: Official WeChat Account of Taoranting Park

Beijing Confucian Temple and the Imperial College

The museum's creative ice cream design draws inspiration from the iconic architectural elements of Imperial College. Recently, to coincide with the wisteria season, the museum has introduced limited edition wisteria-themed creative products, including handbags.

Image Source: Official WeChat Account of Beijing Confucian Temple and the Imperial College

Source: Official WeChat Account of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism

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