BJ-T13: Panjiayuan Flea Market & Red Theater Kungfu Show

The Kungfu Show at Red Theater has been temporarily stopped. It’s still unknown when it will be resumed. Once it is performed again, we will update the info as soon as possible. 

Temple of Earth - Panjiayuan Flea Market – Longtan Park – Red Theater Kungfu Show

 It is a guided tour by eco-friendly public transport. If you need a private car, feel free to contact our travel consultants to arrange it for you.

Temple of Earth is the second largest altar in Beijing built for ancient emperors to worship the God of Earth. In addition to historical architectures, from which to learn the worship culture of China, there are many ancient trees inside. In Beijing, it is one of the best places to appreciate golden ginkgo leaves in autumn. If visiting it around Chinese New Year, you should not miss the temple fair and worshipping the God of Earth performance.

 Admission fee: CNY2; CNY5 for Earth God Worship House
 Open time: May – October: 6:00 – 21:30; November – April: 6:00 – 20:30

How to Get There by Public Transport

 By subway: Take subway line 2 or line 5 to Yonghegong and walk northward for a few minutes to the south gate of the site. 
 By bus: Buses 117 and 125 stop by the south gate of the scenic spot; buses 13, 18, 75, 84, 116, 142, 44 inner ring line, 44 outer ring line, 200 inner ring line, and 200 outer ring line also stop by the south gate and the bus stop is Yonghegongqiao East; buses 18, 75, 104, 108, 113, 119, 124, 125, 141, 141 inter-zone line, 301, and 430 stop by the west gate of the site.  

Today after meeting you at agreed time, the guide will check the real-time traffic from your hotel to the Temple of Earth and then choose the best way among the above to get there. 

After sightseeing in the Temple of Earth, the guide will escort you to take subway line 5 to Ciqikou, change to line 7 to Shuangjing and at last transfer to line 10 to Panjiayuan. Get out from exit B to find the Panjiayuan Flea Market. 

Panjiayuan Flea Market is the largest flea market in China. The most popular products here are various antiques like porcelains, jade wares, ancient coins, Chinese paintings, calligraphies, traditional furniture, and wood carvings. If you are professional, it’s possible to find some treasures and become rich in one day. There are also house decorations, clothes and other daily necessities, which are artistic.

From Panjiayuan Flea Market, the guide will lead you to Panjiayuanqiao West Bus Stop to its north to take bus no. 34. After 2 stops, get off at Panjiayuan Road West Crossing, then walk westward for about 500 meters (550 yards) to find the east gate of Longtan Park.  

Circling a large water area, Longtan Park is a popular place among local people to breathe fresh air, do exercise, and get close to the nature, etc. Inside, you can not only get a glimpse of locals’ life, but also appreciate many buildings in traditional Chinese style. If your budget is not too tight, you may rent a boat to enjoy a leisurely cruise on the lake while appreciating the scenery. When winter comes and water is frozen, the lake turns to be a natural skating rink, which is also a fun place to go. The Longtan Park Temple Fair is also one of the most popular temple fairs in the city, held around Chinese New Year annually. 

Recommended Visit Route 

East Gate → Monument To Martyrs → Statue of Sunjingxiu → Statue of Shichuanxiang → Dragon Gate → Green Dragon Bridge → Dragon Stone Tablets → Sporting Area → East Wharf → Cruise on Dragon Pool → East Wharf → White Dragon Bridge → North Gate

 Admission fee: CNY 2
 Opening hours: 09:00 - 22:00

If you are a Kungfu Fan, never miss the Kungfu Show performed in Red Theater. It displays Chinese Kungfu in an interesting way, with plots and help of music and lights. After the performance, you may have chance to take a photo with the Kungfu practicers.

Notice

Usually, the show is scheduled from 19:00 to 20:10 and the ticket fare varies based on the location of the seat. Our quotation includes a seat in row 13-16 or on two sides of row 1-4. If you want a better seat, please inform our travel consultants in advance.  

How to Get to Red Theater from Longtan Park

After getting out from Longtan Park from its north gate, follow the guide to walk westward for a few minutes to find the Longtanhu Bus Stop, then take bus no. 8 to Beijing Stadium East, then walk northward for about 160 meters (175 yards) to reach the Red Theater.

Getting out from Red Theater, the guide will send you all the way back to your hotel by public transport. 

There are only bus stops nearby and the closest one is called Beijing Tiyuguan Bus Stop. From Red Theater, the guide will lead you to walk southward to the fork, then turn right to find it. The buses stopping by include 6, 34, 35, 36, 41, 54, 60, 72, 116, 957, and 958.