5th Annual Shuangjing Block Party Returns Sep 23

Once every year, Shuangjing – that little bubble in Beijing that you may have never had a reason to visit but you keep telling yourself you really should – comes alive on September 23 for their massive Shuangjing Block Party bonanza!

Not only is it a great excuse to explore deeper into the city's southeast corner, in an area known for its great restaurants and bars and a fun tight-knit community, but it just so happens to be one of the best events of the season, packed with entertainment like live music, a bouncy castle, and face-painting and clowns (if they're your thing). There'll also be a pets corner so even your furry buddies will feel right at home.

This year the organizers have conscripted the help of 60 food, drink, arts and craft vendors to keep the party going strong, and a never-ending spread of international food and drink booths to feed the young, the old, and the mildly inebriated.

Kids are welcome to join in on the eating, drinking, and being merry

The organizers of the event, Shuangjing vets Plan B, expect more than 5,000 people to attend this year, which will make it the biggest Block Party yet. The event officially runs from 1pm to 6pm, but the crowds will more than likely stick around and get progressively more jolly as the night wears on (trust us, as the event's official media sponsors, we've seen it).

Take a look at this mammoth crew:

• 1421
  

• 103°
  

• Andy's Craft Sausages
  

• Antonia Sampson Jewelry
  

• Arrow Brewery
  

• Bear Kids
  

• Beersmith
  

• Bibini Carino Gelato
  

• Big Bear Cookies
  

• Bluestar Amg
  

• Bonne Nani
  

• Bubba's Pantry
  

• Carez & Ruffware
  

• Chariots Handmaydz
  

• Chateaux Canine
  

• Cheers
  

• CK Culture Boutique
  

• Crown Relocation
  

• Da Tao Art
  

• Dave's Studio
  

• Duvel
  

• Glo Kitchen & Fitness
  

• Habesha Coffee
  

• Honeywish Floral Boutique
  

• Hongruixiang
  

• Idmask
  

• Jasmine Jewelry
  

• Lepur
  

• Lily Tattoo
  

• Little Adoption Shop
  

• Malacca Legend
  

• Moncy Club
  

• MoxiMoxi
  

• Mr.Z
  

• Naked Nut Butters
  

• Nani's Creations
  

• North Atlantic Group
  

• Open Siberia
  

• Palms La
  

• Parwaaz Spice
  

• Penny's Food Studio
  

• Pin
  

• Planet Choco
  

• Qspace Silkscreening
  

• Ron Mexico
  

• Root Pop
  

• Safia 100% Argan Oil
  

• San Wu Tang
  

• Sista Sista
  

• Spatula
  

• Tangroulou
  

• Tava
  

• The Bulk House
  

• Thingamabob
  

• Tianzheng Tiger Puffer
  

• Trainyard Gym
  

• Yeyo Coconut Yoghurt
  

Best yet, entry to the block is absolutely free so all you have to do is turn, wander aimlessly, and soak up some of that sweet Shuangjing hospitality! We look forward to seeing you there!

Photos courtesy of Plan B

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