The amusement park is also looking for 10 foreign students to work as volunteer guides at its temple fair. "They will also enjoy a VIP membership for the whole year," Liu said.

All people interested are welcome to call the park's hotline at 68874060.

And for people looking to touch their souls in an arty and historic way, they can visit the Changdian temple fair in southern Beijing.

Dating back 400 years, the Changdian temple fair is the capital's most acclaimed cultural event

It will feature an exhibition of antiques and calligraphy as well as offer a chance to interact with local artists and craftsmen.

The fair was first developed on Liulichang Street in South Beijing during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

It was known as a venue for colored glaze and later developed into a favorite haunt for scholars, painters and those looking to write, compose and purchase art.

Running from Feb 14 to Feb 18, the antique shops, bookstores, galleries and teahouses along the street will stay open, offering exhibitions of traditional Chinese art, including paintings, calligraphy, pottery vases, bronze ware and ancient books.

And professional artists from the Beijing Fine Arts Association will draw profiles for visitors for free.

"At the same time, the acknowledged antique experts from art auction firms will be invited on Feb 16 to introduce the knowledge of collecting antiques," said Feng Jianhua, vice-general manager of the fair.

"They will also help art lovers to evaluate their collections."

In 2006, the Changdian temple fair was listed as part of the national intangible cultural heritage.

This year, the temple fair will partly be located in the Taoranting Park nearby, where most of the fair's folk art performances will be displayed, Feng said.

Highlights will include exhibitions of traditional handicrafts including clay sculptures, diabolos, Peking Opera masks, colored glazes, shadow puppets and palace lamps.

Editor: Li Cheng