Temple Fairs Temple Fairs originated when traders put up stalls around temples to get the custom of the visiting pilgrims.

Chinese Open This 16 day tournament, held at the 10,000 seat Beijing Tennis Centre, attracts big name players from China and the rest of the world.

Birthday Of Sakyamuni Buddha Many people visit the Fayuan temple in early April to celebrate the birthday of the founder of Buddhism, Sakyamuni.

Beijing Music Festival This month-long festival celebrates a wide variety of music, including traditional and Chinese opera and chamber music.

Beijing Midi Music Festival China's largest outdoor rock festival fills Haidian Park for four days during early May.

Beijing Marathon 010 8525 1200 / www.beijing-marathon.com Begins at the National Olympic Sports Centre Chaoyang October

Beijing Jazz Festival 010 6282 2006 
www.beijingjazz.cn
Haidian Park Haidian
September

Beijing Int'l Fashion Week 010 6526 3388
www.beijing.raffles.com
Raffles Beijing Hotel Dongcheng
March & November

Beijing Pop Festival 010 6593 0367
www.beijingpopfestival.com
Chaoyang Park
September

Art Beijing 010 6554 7002
National Agricultural Exhibition Centre
Chaoyang September