DIY Halloween Costumes
This Friday is Halloween meaning you only have four days to get to work on a costume that could win you thousands of kuai and other great prizes at the huge range of Halloween-themed parties going on around town next weekend. China is a wonderland for those with a fetish for dressing up. If you’re feeling creative, any market and RMB 50 should suffice. If you need a bit more direction, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best places to go shopping for that prize-winning costume:
Alien Street Market
Laofanjie Shichang, Yabao Lu (south of Fulllink Plaza), Chaoyang District.
老番街市场, 朝阳区雅宝路
Beijing Wantong Market
2 Fuchengmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. (6804 6283)
北京万通批发市场地址：阜成门外大街2号
Hongqiao Market
Daily 8.30am-7pm. 36 Hongqiao Lu, Chongwen District. (6713 3354)
红桥市场, 崇文区红桥路36号
Golden Five Stars Market
(Jin Wu Xing, 金五星)
Xueyuan Nanlu, Haidian District (6222 6827)
Tiancheng Market
We’re not sure on prices, but you’ll need to bargain hard.
54 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. (6217 6170/6256).
天成市场, 海淀区中关村南大街54号
Costume Rental Places:
Huan Run (寰润)
Costume rentals - Price ranges from RMB 50-100.
17/F, Bldg 5, Wanda Plaza, Chaoyang District (5979 8013)
万达广场5号楼17层
Beta Costume Rentals
prices range from RMB 60-150.
www.beeta.cn (6844 4222)
Another good place to start is our forum - check these threads for costume ideas:
Halloween! Where are the best Halloween parties happening?
Links and Sources
The Beijinger Forum: Halloween-related Posts
The Beijinger Blog: Halloween Party Guide (2007)
