As the season turns and warmth arrives right on cue, the opening notes of early winter unfold serenely by the lakeside. Shanghai Village and Suzhou Village join hands with more than 400 brands to present exclusive year-end offers, unveiling the refreshed The Bicester Lakeside Winter Market and inviting guests to embark on an enchanting winter experience. As a must-visit one-stop destination for winter outings, both Villages curate diverse lifestyle experiences and interactive activities that go beyond mere shopping. Together, they create an immersive, holiday-like atmosphere—one that celebrates style, gastronomy, festive spirit, and joyful gatherings—ushering in a heart-warming finale to the year.
Opening Dates & Location – Suzhou Village Lakeside Winter Market :
27 November 2025 – 4 January 2026,
daily from 11:00 to 20:00
No. 969 Yangcheng Ring Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province
Opening Dates & Location – Shanghai Village Lakeside Winter Market:
28 November 2025 – 4 January 2026,daily from 11:00 to 20:00
No. 88 Shendi East Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
The Bicester Lakeside Winter Market Invites You to Begin a Winter Journey of Discovery
Suzhou Village | A Journey of Discovery
By the lakeside, winter warmth begins to settle in. On 27 November 2025, Suzhou Village, located along Yangcheng Lake, officially opened its Lakeside Winter Market under the theme “A Journey of Discovery”, marking the launch of the twin-city warm winter festivities.
From 27 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays, the Village’s Wishing Tree will be illuminated at dusk, infusing the winter evenings with warmth and romance. This year’s lighting ceremony goes beyond traditional displays, featuring a countdown light show integrated with the Wishing Tree, complemented by falling snow effects and a mist bubble show scented with RITUALS fragrances, creating a multi-layered, immersive holiday experience.
Suzhou Village Lakeside Winter Market Lighting Ceremony
The market brings together popular brands such as RITUALS, Coral, LAN Café, and Wava Pizza, offering hot drinks, snacks, baked goods, and curated holiday selections, allowing guests to fully enjoy an all-in-one winter leisure experience against the scenic winter lakeside backdrop. During the event, RITUALS offers exclusive member privileges: members who upload a single purchase receipt of RMB 3,888 or more are eligible for limited-edition gifts, while newly registered members can receive an exclusive Christmas apple plush keychain by uploading any non-dining purchase receipt. In addition, over 200 brands including ARMANI, HAZZYS, VALENTINO, and Chloé are offering year-end promotions, while the first DESCENTE Kids off-price boutique nationwide will officially open on 20 December, adding even more excitement to the winter shopping journey.
Suzhou Village 2025 Lakeside Winter Market Officially Opens
Shanghai Village | A Feast of Warmth, A Touch of Magic
On 29 November, Shanghai Village officially opened its Lakeside Winter Market with the theme “A Feast of Warmth, A Touch of Magic.” As the countdown began, snowflakes gently fell, transforming the Village into a fairytale scene. The glittering Wishing Tree, melodious jazz, and lakeside light projections combined to create an immersive, multi-layered holiday atmosphere filled with warmth and festive cheer.
Shanghai Village Sparkling Wishing Tree Lighting Ceremony
Shanghai Village 2025 Lakeside Winter Market Officially Opens
This year, the Lakeside Winter Market has been fully upgraded, featuring over 20 popular brands such as PAPITO, ALILANDO, PIRATA, Coral, Kate Spade, RITUALS, and Meliá Shanghai Parkside. Guests can savor winter treats—including crepes, macarons, mulled wine, and coffee—and explore lifestyle offerings such as fragrances and handcrafted souvenirs, creating an immersive lakeside winter experience. A stroll through the market lets guests fully experience the unique charm of “A Feast of Warmth, A Touch of Magic.” Meanwhile, over 200 brands including LOEWE and Max Mara are presenting specially curated winter collections, offering guests a rich array of fashion inspiration and exceptional shopping opportunities.
Shanghai Village 2025 Lakeside Winter Market Brings Together Over 20 Popular Brands
During the market period, the Village is also launching the “A Touch of Magic Series” Limited Blind Box. From 28 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, guests who make a single-day purchase of a specified amount or participate in the “DO GOOD” charity donation will receive an exclusive blind box, adding a warm and delightful surprise to their winter journey.
Shanghai Village Launches the “A Touch of Magic Series” Limited Blind Boxes, Adding an Extra Touch of Warmth and Surprise to the Winter Journey
The Bicester Lakeside Winter Market is more than a feast of shopping and gastronomy—it is a winter experience that brings warmth and connection. This season, we invite you to visit Shanghai Village and Suzhou Village to embark on a heartwarming journey blending fashion, cuisine, lifestyle, and charity, creating memories of warmth that are uniquely yours.
