Beijing's biggest beer festival at Crab Island now underway

The Crab Island Beer Festival is now underway and will be continuing the merriment until August 15. Beijing's biggest beer festival is being held in cooperation with Schottenhamel Ltd., one of the biggest sponsors of the king of all beer festivals, Oktoberfest in Germany.

The resort will be done up in the style of the infamous Munich festival and will feature eight glass beer Bavarian style beer houses, as well as traditional German food, dance performances and lots and lots of lederhosen.

There's even a photography competition with a cash prize for the person who manages to best capture the festival on camera.

When: July 17- August 15

Where:Crab Island

How much: 80 RMB (20 RMB for Crab Island entrance fee plus 60 RMB for the festival ticket)