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2023.11.04 17:11 GMT+8

Grand canal-themed temple fair opens in Hangzhou

Updated 2023.11.04 17:11 GMT+8
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Visitors and merchants wear traditional hanfu attire to attend the Grand Canal Temple Fair in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on November 3, 2023. /IC

The 10th China Grand Canal Temple Fair kicked off in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Friday, drawing many visitors.

Featuring diverse booths and stalls, the Grand Canal Temple Fair captivates visitors with its themed markets, and immersive experiences of the Chinese culture. Many visitors and merchants choose to wear traditional hanfu attire to create and immerse themselves in a back-to-ancient-times vibe.

Cultural products are displayed at the Grand Canal Temple Fair in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on November 3, 2023. /IC

The fair is integrated into five major districts, offering creative leisure and enjoyment experiences, with more than a hundred booths offering interactive activities and artistic handcrafts, traditional Chinese performances, open-air movies, and bars.

Traditional Chinese snacks and tea ware can be spotted at the temple fair, as well as other cultural products.

Tea ware is displayed at the Grand Canal Temple Fair in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on November 3, 2023. /IC

Visitors also have the chance to savor a cup of coffee. For many city dwellers, it's a fantastic opportunity for a weekend outing.

The temple fair will run until November 5.

Traditional Chinese snacks are displayed at the Grand Canal Temple Fair in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on November 3, 2023. /IC

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