The tradition of a "temple fair" (Miao Hui) began as groups of vendors who did business near Buddhist and Taoist temples when many pilgrims came to pay tribute to the gods during traditional festivals.
Temple Fairs |
Dates |
Venues |
Admission |
Ditan Temple Fair |
Feb. 6--13 |
Ditan Park |
10 yuan |
Longtan Temple Fair |
Feb. 6--13 |
Longtan Lake Park |
10 yuan |
Dongyue Temple Fair |
Feb. 6-- 12 |
Dongyue Temple |
10 yuan |
Changdian Temple Fair |
Feb. 7--12 |
Liulichang Street |
Free |
Honglou Temple Fair |
Feb. 7-- 12 |
Hongluo temple |
30 yuan |
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