Beijing International Buddhist Supplies Exhibition – Beijing Buddha Expo

The 9th China (Beijing) International Buddhist Supplies Expo 2025 was successfully held from November 14 to 17, 2025, at the China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Hall). Hosted by the China International Exhibition Center Group and co-organized by Beijing Huagang Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Beijing Zhongsheng Boya International Exhibition Co., Ltd., this event is the annual highlight of the Buddhist supplies industry in Northern China.

In terms of scale, the expo covered an exhibition area of 20,000 square meters, bringing together more than 600 exhibitors from across the country. Over its four-day run, it attracted nearly 38,000 professional visitors and enthusiasts of traditional culture for on-site visits and exchanges. Exhibits spanned a full range of categories, including Buddhist statues, agarwood incenseware, temple supplies, health‑focused vegetarian products, Zen tea utensils, thangka religious artifacts, and seven‑treasure ornaments, collectively showcasing the innovative achievements and cultural depth of the contemporary Buddhist supplies sector.

This edition featured numerous highlights, with original Buddhist sculptures and intangible cultural heritage techniques taking center stage. The expo showcased original Buddhist sculpture works, handcrafted items by inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, thangka masterpieces from Nepal and Regong, vegetarian culture exhibits, traditional cultural goods, tea and tea‑related cultural displays, as well as wellness and therapeutic offerings. The Beijing Thangka Art Festival highlighted exquisite thangkas from the Regong and Nepalese schools, while the Incense Culture Exhibition brought together varieties such as agarwood, sandalwood, and blended incenses, along with incense burners and related accessories. Meanwhile, the Vegetarian Culture Festival drew participation from numerous vegetarian restaurants and organic food enterprises.

Specialized zones and concurrent events offered a rich tapestry of experiences. The expo featured ten thematic zones, including an Artistic Sculpture Zone, a Thangka Art Zone, an Incense Culture Zone, an Ancient Architecture Conservation Zone, a Traditional Furniture Zone, a Zen‑Inspired Lifestyle Zone, a Traditional Cultural Creative Products Zone, a Vegetarian Wellness Zone, a Seven‑Treasure Ornaments Zone, and a Tea and Tea Utensils Zone. Complemented by over twenty themed activities—such as tea‑culture performances, Han‑style ceremonial attire shows, and holistic health‑and‑wellness experiences—visitors were able to personally experience and appreciate the profound richness of traditional culture.

A strong contingent of professional visitors and an international presence enriched the event. The expo drew monks from temples nationwide, operators of vegetarian restaurants, representatives of traditional cultural institutions, collectors, and high‑net‑worth individuals. Delegations from Nepal, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and other countries presented distinctive Buddhist supplies, underscoring the expo’s international stature.

Outcomes and industry response were highly positive. Exhibiting companies generally reported that this year’s event attracted high‑quality professional visitors with clear purchasing intentions, and that the market for traditional cultural consumption continues to gain momentum. Attendees agreed that the Beijing Buddhist Expo not only serves as a premier platform for the circulation of Buddhist supplies and business matchmaking but also stands as a high‑end venue for promoting Chinese traditional culture and fostering cross‑cultural exchange and innovation.

The 26th Beijing International Exhibition of Traditional Cultural Goods and Incense Culture will be held from November 13 to 16, 2026, at the China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Hall). The event is expected to attract more than 600 exhibitors and over 40,000 professional visitors from around the world, featuring specialized sections on traditional crafts and fine arts, incense culture, traditional costumes, creative cultural derivatives, tea culture, and vegetarian culture, thereby continuing to provide an efficient platform for dialogue within the traditional cultural sector.