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Letter from the editor It’s a keen regret of mine that I haven’t travelled further in China, or indeed in East Asia. While living in Jiangsu, upon first arriving in China, I visited the major cities (Wuxi, Nanjing, Suzhou, and the seaside resort of Liyaanggang) and of course Shanghai, on numerous occasions, but since moving north to Tianjin and then Beijing I haven’t ventured too far. I would dearly like to visit Xinjiang, Xian, Dalian, Sanya and Hong Kong, were I to ever get the chance. And of course it seems that Chinese people have much the same idea, with travel within this continentalcivilization of a nation exploding, and international travel also sharply on the rise. The economic reasons for this are readily apparent, but the lifestyle and cultural implications are fascinating to consider. In a country where until recently few travelled beyond the ritual Spring Festival/National Day mass-migrations, the development of an entirely new leisure industry is not without teething problems. Yet even in its infancy, this industry demonstrates a developing Chinese middle class with disposable income, ready and willing to spend and to pursue their desires. It is precisely this class whose aggregate choices will doubtless largely determine which direction China takes in the 21st century. (Just as was the case with middle-class baby-boomers in post-World War II Europe and North America). One might also point to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: in a nation zooming up the GNP levels, people can spend more time (and money) on their selfrealisation, in things like travel and self-development. Similarly, in a country of such jaw-dropping diversity as China, even the most hardened traveler can only ever feel like he or she has just began to scratch the surface. Consequently, it’s been a great pleasure to hear from the people behind China’s nascent travel and leisure industry. From online travel to walking tours to “wild” China to hoteliers with new approaches to dining to ski resorts, we’ve met some of the most interesting movers and shakers in the business to hear what people in the frontline are doing. It’s an intriguing portrait of where China is, and where it’s going.

Contents 4 Nellie Connolly Wild China

6 Christian Westbeld Raffles Hotel Beijing

8 Weekend Getaways 10 Eric Cherng Ctrip

Mike Cormack, Managing Editor

12 High End Sports 14 Paul Bennet Context Travel

16 Beijing’s Best Cocktail Bars 22 Beijing Wedding Locations 24 Dai Liangchao

Yulongwen Ski and Holiday Resort

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A Wild Trip

WildChina’s Nellie Connolly helps you see more of China Text by Jessica Zhang, photo by Judy Zhou

Chinese travel still tends towards the group being led by tour leaders with flags, while major attractions can be disappointing, not so much for themselves as the experience of vast crowds, price gouging and inferior service. WildChina is one company determined to raise the level of tourism in China, showing visitors the real beauty and range of the Middle Kingdom. Nellie Connolly told Agenda how they are doing it.

What are the most popular tourist spots in China? The top tourist spots right now, I would say are, Beijing, Tibet, Guizhou, Xinjiang, and Xi’an or Shanghai. Beijing is still popular and it is my favorite place in China. It is a vivacious city. Tibet is a very special place and I think everyone wants to go visit. Guizhou is so green and has really special festivals. People are looking for different landscapes from where they are from, so places like Xinjiang and Xi’an are very attractive to foreigners, too.

Tell me how you started with WildChina? Why did you want to work for a travel company? I’ve been working for WildChina for nearly three years. When I graduated in 2008, I was enthusiastic about adventuring. I heard about Princeton in Asia, a program offered fellowships for students to work in Asia. So I applied for it and said, “Send me to any place in China”. I got the fellowship and began to teach American history in China Foreign Affairs University for a year. After that, a good friend working here told me that WildChina is fantastic and I should join. During college, I organized several spring break trips and personally I love travelling and hiking a lot, so I thought it would be a great experience for me.

What major difficulties has WildChina met since establishment? The worst moment was during the breakout of SARS in Beijing in 2003, a point that WildChina had to cease operations. It was a tremendously difficult moment, cancellations were pouring in and we didn’t have any contingency plans, because we did not expect SARS to become so serious. It was a huge question mark. But ultimately it was a good thing for us - as our founder Mei said, it was lucky that the challenge came early on the development of WildChina and we learned a lot from it. We grew more confident in our business, because if we can get through that, we can get through anything.

The mission for WildChina is to let their customers “experience China differently”. What do you mean by experiencing China differently? What we mean “differently” is that there are different versions of China and every province is different. We are trying to get our customers to experience authentic China, going to local restaurants, meeting local people and understanding local cultures. We also like to do special things, like setting up a meeting with monks when we take clients to Lhasa. The way we like to travel is to travel comfortably and to see different sides of the culture. We are not specifically trying to promote any image of China, but we are trying to present that destination in an accurate way.

WildChina was selected as one of National Geographic’s 2009 Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth. To what do you attribute this success? First, we are constantly pioneering new trips and not settling on what we have achieved. We never say we are good enough and stop looking for better things. Second, we offer really high quality trips and have a lot of experience dealing with VIP clients. Third, we have many local contacts and our leaders understand international standards. Mei grew up in Yunnan and Albert Ng grew up in Hong Kong. Both went to business school in America and know a lot of people around the world. Also if you don’t understand what your customers want, like that Italians want to drink espresso

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at 4pm, you won’t make your clients happy and maintain your business. What has been the impact of the economic crisis on business for WildChina? It’s been pretty minor. We’ve grown each year by double digits, so we’ve been very lucky. There are two major reasons. One is that educational clients, even during economical difficulties, continue to travel. During recession, this is a huge growth area. Another reason is that more and more people are aware of the growing importance of China. Yet the economic crisis does affect people’s hotel choices and their length of stay in China. What are the challenges for the travel industry in China during the next decade, and how is WildChina going to face them? There are two big challenges ahead. The first one is that major tourist sites, for example the Terra Cotta Warriors and the Great Wall, are geared towards the mass market. These places have become very crowded and very commercial. People involved in tourism have to think how to help people have high-quality China experiences. No one likes to go to a crowded place that you are pushed to buy things. The second challenge is easier to solve. Unlike nations like Thailand or Vietnam, China’s economy is not as dependent on tourism. This means that service standards might not be as great as what travelers can get elsewhere. So there should be a greater focus on improving the levels of services and creating customer happiness. What are the future plans for WildChina? We will continue what we are doing, pioneering new trips and developing products with locals, offering great adventures. Nine months ago, we opened our sister company, Bishan, which takes Chinese people outside China under the same travel philosophy, to Antarctica, Peru, Paris. Our final goal is to make our brand famous, so whenever people want to go for travel, we are the first organization they have in mind. Learn more at wildchina.com

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TAKE IT EASY

Raffles Hotel Beijing’s Christian Westbeld shakes it up Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Sui

Can you tell us about your background in the hospitality industry? I started as a pageboy and housekeeper in Frankfurt in 1994, serving an apprenticeship. After some studying to help advance my career, I joined Peninsula Hotel in Manila for three years, then moved to Dubai in 2006 as the Food and Beverage (F&B) Banquet Manager for Fairmont. I was always aiming for the top hotels, so when I heard of an opening in Raffles Dubai as assistant director for F&B, I went there. I then moved to the Singapore Raffles in 2009, which is where I learned the most under two fantastic managers. I joined Raffles Hotel Beijing in 2011, and shortly after became the Resident Manager. What challenges does the industry face in Beijing? How are you seeking to overcome them? The main challenge is staff turnover. For most people here, their main motivation is money rather than self-development or career goals. I’d experienced this in Dubai and Singapore, but people stay in posts in Beijing for even shorter times. So we really handpick people here, to make sure they see their career in the hotel industry and that they want to progress. Also I try to ensure people don’t get overpromoted beyond their capacity when others leave, because that equally causes problems. Second, convincing people that the changes we propose are right. It’s always harder to start something, but when you put your blood and sweat into creating, it’s ultimately more rewarding.

“It’s always harder to start something, but when you put your blood and sweat into creating, it’s ultimately more rewarding” 6

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Beijing has a plethora of “We’re doing a new menu with great quality good hotels with fine res- but fun food, like hot dogs, hamburgers, and taurants and upscale bars. Is milkshakes. It is simple and easy for anyone the market there, or is there to drop by. People like discovering Beijing, a danger of oversaturation? Good question. I would say and Raffles isn’t a tuxedo place” that the volume is there, but convincing them to come here is the challenge. Wangfujing has thousands of passersby, so we The economy might be growing less quickly have to target from them, while ensuring that but it’s still growing fast, and with that grow- we develop a pool of returning customers, ing wealth is an increasing understanding of through offering quality and value for money. hospitality. But the more hotels there are, the Right now, we’re doing a new menu with great stronger the message, and also the stronger the quality but fun food, like hot dogs, hamburgers, milkshakes and so on. It is simple and easy competition – but I welcome that! for anyone to drop by. People like discovering That said, what do you feel are Raffle’s strong Beijing, and Raffles isn’t a tuxedo place. We offer comfort food in a sophisticated environment. points? Location (we’re the closest major hotel to Tiananmen and the Forbidden City), history (so many What kind of market are you aiming for with major Chinese and international figures have this new faster food menu? stayed here), the ambience… We have a Raffles Anybody who wants tasty food in a nice enAmbassador, who bridges the hotel towards vironment, basically. Just people who know being a home for our residential guests, and and understand the kind of idea that we’re who partly acts as a historian, too. Also, we’re promoting. Times have changed – Raffles is not essentially two hotels in one, with the historical a stiff old lady; it’s simple and sophisticated with wing dating from 1917, and the newer one from quality and service at its heart. 2006 which is very modern. Different customers want different things when they stay, so the Do you worry about losing ambience in the restaurant with this promotion? challenge is how we cater to them all. Not at all! In fact, we think people coming What marketing strategies do you have to here will add to it, give it more energy. Hotel attract customers a. to stay in the hotel and restaurants are not boring places, they should feel alive and interesting. We want customers b. to the restaurants and bar? Everything! Marketing has really changed rap- going away feeling that they’ve enjoyed being idly, so it’s difficult to weigh up the tools you here, not having felt intimidated or worried use in case you miss anyone out. We try to about doing the right thing. We’re here to offer target and tailor, with print, video, photoshoots, a good time. fashion shows, and Chinese and western social media. With F&B, we’re trying to bridge to the Do you have a specific measure of success for local dining culture. It’s all just trying to create this dining concept? If you succeed, how will links to communities, like how we serve German you reward yourself and the staff? The key to success is if staff can learn and people White Asparagus, or Chinese mooncakes. give good feedback. If so, we’ll continue changBeing a major hotel in an area with lots of ing, developing an a la caret breakfast menu, foot traffic might be frustrating. How can and revising our high tea. The main thing for you entice the passing tourist or shopper? me is the staff development – so they honor, It’s something we are working on. The important appreciate and reward good performance. thing is to know who makes up your market. That’s what it all comes down to.

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the List Summer greetings, dear reader! It’s the perfect moment to take a weekend trip to one of the numerous travel destinations outside of Beijing because living here, like everything else, needs recharging with variety and change. Surrounding the capital are numerous places to soak up some sun, hike, shop, eat, explore, and relax. Agenda takes a quick look at some of these great destinations just a stone’s throw, or short flight, from Beijing.

Weekend Getaways

It’s time to travel Compiled by David Kuo

Dalian 大连 The City by the Sea as it’s known to Chinese, Dalian has seen substantial development over the past few years, and it now has quite the international mix, including a large Japanese population. Thanks to a widespread environmental campaign called “Green Storm”, the city now boasts many seaside scenic spots, wooded parks, and plazas. For beach lovers, Dalian has several sandy spots, including Tiger Beach (Laohutan) and Golden Pebble Beach (Jinshitan). Many of these scenic areas require a ticket, so be prepared. For history buffs, there are a handful of museums and historical sites that catalog the British, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese struggle to make Dalian a strategic seaport, as well as Russian-built French-influenced architecture to remind tourists of former occupation and colonisation. The 23rd Dalian International Fashion Festival will be held in September, showcas-

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ing local and international talent. Outside the city, there are great spots for overnight hiking trips including Tianmen Mountain, Phoenix Mountain, and Hushan. Tianjin 天津 Just a half -hour bullet train raid away, Tianjin boasts several attractions that the capital can’t match. For starters, there is the Binhai Aircraft Carrier Theme Park situated on the outskirts of Tianjin Economic Development Area (TEDA). The decommissioned aircraft carrier is a floating museum housing war memorabilia and is a great chance for the young and old to experience these mammoth war machines. There are many good restaurants and bars in TEDA (including several Irish bars) and it’s worth a visit to check out the glittering boulevards and new buildings. Downtown Tianjin is also home to good shopping opportunities; check out Binjiang Dao to bargain hunt or peruse

the more upscale shopping centers. Fantastic eateries abound in case binge shopping leaves you fatigued. Tianjin Water Park, composed of three lakes and nine islands, is the top tourist destination and offers row boats trips perfect for lackadaisical afternoons to soak up some sun and local beauty. Atop the 415 meter tall Tianjin TV Tower is a restaurant that can serve up to 200 patrons and provides a great panoramic view of the city. Qingdao 青岛 Beginning in 1991 and held in the second week of every August, the Qingdao Beer Festival attracts legions of thirsty beer drinkers. Aside from the 16-day festivities, intrepid surfers willing to brave the monsoon season swells (June-October) will find some of the best surfing conditions in China. Qingdao hosts numerous international sailing events and is a great place for those who desire a taste of life on the sea. For more prosaic entertainment, check out the Eight Great Phases (Badaguan) area to view German colonial fortifications and Japanese architecture. A heavy expat population has brought with it a thriving nightlife with many top-of-the-line clubs and pubs. Q-Bar located in the ShangriLa Hotel is a safe bet but there are many avant-garde locals as well. For live music, head over to sHooters (Owl Bar) next to the Olympic Sailing Museum on the pier. Seafood is plentiful and found in many local dishes.

and tranquility are quite therapeutic for those of us who live in Beijing. Hexigten National Geopark is a UNESCO designated park containing eight scenic areas including thermal springs and a granite forest with eerie but intriguing rock formations. Hohhot, the capital, has several must-see attractions including Dazhao Temple and Xiaozhao Temple, built in 1580 and 1697 respectively. The Mausoleum of Genghis Khan in Ordos City is a cenotaph and this shrine hosts many important rituals and ceremonies for the Mongolian people. Xingcheng 兴城 Skip the overcrowded and touristy Beidaihe and head just a short car ride away to Xingcheng. Xingcheng is a well kept beachside secret for those wanting to beat the Beijing heat and have a more reclusive vacation. Located in Liaoning Province, this ancient city has natural hot springs, beaches for lounging the day away and a number of spa resorts. It is also one of only four well-preserved Ming dynasty cities in China, complete with city walls, four gate-towers, and a drum and bell tower. To the north of the city is Shoushan Mountain, a national park with lush forests and inspiring scenery. Be sure to take a boat to Chrysanthemum Island, the largest island in the Bohai Gulf, to really appreciate all that Xingcheng has to offer.

Inner Mongolia 内蒙古 If you are seeking somewhere wildly different to Beijing, Inner Mongolia is the place to go. Travel by horse back and explore the vast grasslands in the provinces eastern area. Camp out in a yurt, the traditional Mongolian tent, and sip on some milk tea to enjoy the indigenous beverage. Spiced lamb is a common dish, as well as Mongolian style hot pot. Some of the more worthwhile grasslands include Bashang, Baotou, Erenhot, Ulanhot or Hailar Grasslands, which offer great views of Inner Mongolia’s natural beauty – their peace

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Spotlight Ctrip is one of China’s foremost travel companies, with their website offering local and international travel products, from flights to hotels to tours to vacation packages. It is always helpful to be able to plan one’s holiday’s out of China with ease and transparency through their multilingual, multi-currency platform. Their International Website manager Eric Cheng met Agenda to talk about the trends in Chinese travel and where he sees the industry going.

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Eric Cheng from Ctrip on digitizing the travel industry Text by Joana Melo, photo courtesy of Eric Cheng

How did Ctrip come about? What was the catalyst behind it? Ctrip was founded in 1999 by several Chinese entrepreneurs to serve the needs of the growing Chinese travel market. We currently provide a wide range of travel-related services, including hotel reservations, domestic and international air ticketing, package tours, and business travel management.

Ctrip has been active in the China travel business since 1999. What was the major travel trend at the time and how has it changed in recent years? First, the travel agency market was even more fragmented than it is today. Second, Chinese travelers are making more international travel plans. It’s getting easier and easier for them to travel abroad, plus of course people’s incomes are rising quite fast. And finally, consumers are Where do you stand inside Ctrip? What are shifting more toward online purchasing rather than through brick-and-mortar shops. We can your day-to-day responsibilities? I'm a manager within the International Website provide a lower cost than many traditional travel department, which primarily serves inbound firms, which gives us a great advantage. and domestic expat customers who are traveling to and “Beijing is one of my favorite cities in the around different destinations world. Besides having awesome cultural in China. Day-to-day, I am in- sites, the city also has great food, an edgy volved in strategy, business art and music scene, and friendly and gardevelopment and marketing. rulous locals”

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Who are the Chinese people “Chinese travelers are making more internatravelling right now? How tional travel plans. It’s getting easier and eascould you classify the differier for them to travel abroad, plus of course ent types? people’s incomes are rising quite fast” The majority of Chinese leisure travelers still travel domestically, although the segment of travelers going learning Mandarin! But there’s no doubt that abroad is growing more quickly. There is also it’s an amazing city. It is still many people’s first a small but higher-spending segment of do- destination in China. mestic business travelers. These groups have significantly different expectations for price, What do you do when you need to take a customer service, and product offerings, which break? we have to manage to satisfy in our various of- Travel, of course! I like hitting up lesser-travelled ferings. That’s the challenge! countries to get away from the tourist crowds. Generally, I like to challenge myself on trips Do you know what proportion of journeys is rather than go for rest and relaxation. But for for business and for leisure? Is this stable or taking it easy on a day-to-day basis, I pick up developing in any particular way? my guitar or, if I'm feeling more social, call up Most trips taken by Chinese domestic travelers friends and meet for cold beers. are for leisure, and I believe this will continue to be the case as disposable incomes per capita Is Chinese travel still based on the traditional rise. International trips make up a far smaller package tour, or is it getting more tailored? proportion, but the spending per trip is much What are the most popular activities for higher. Chinese travelers? For the most part, Chinese travel is still based What are some lesser-known destinations on the traditional tour package, which offers in China and South East Asia that Agenda standard itineraries at competitive prices, where readers would enjoy? tour guides take you places and explain what it China is a huge place with lots of interesting is and its significance, and so on. There are still places to explore, so you need to spend a de- many Chinese who have not yet experienced cent amount of time on research. A good place an overnight leisure trip, so many opt for this to start is our online blog and travel content format when going on their first journey. Far site, Chinatravel.net, which has many expertly fewer people have done bespoke or indewritten articles on unique destinations. I'd also pendent travel, but I am sure this will grow recommend checking out popular forums, quickly. In terms of activities, Chinese travelers, such as Lonely Planet's Thorntree which has especially those going overseas, are amazingly great user-generated content and also covers keen on shopping, allocating up to a third of South East Asia. their travel budget on purchasing local and luxury products. What’s your favorite destination in China and why? If you weren’t at Ctrip you would be… Beijing is one of my favorite cities in the world. My long term goal is to start up my own travel Besides having awesome cultural sites, the business, so if I wasn't at Ctrip that's probably city also has great food, an edgy art and music what I'd be working on! scene, and friendly and garrulous locals. Of course, I'm a little biased because that's also Find out more at ctrip.com where I spent several months when I was first

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the List For the busy and ambitious person in Beijing like you, networking never stops. Almost every event has some promise of interesting people and career and social possibilities. Sport is always an excellent way to increase the range of your social network, whether you’re new in town or anold hand. Of course, some sports are richer in possibilities than others. Here are some of the activities for when money isn’t an object.

Nets and networking

Sports to meet the right people Compiled by Joana Melo

Golf Some say that playing golf with someone is the best way to know whether your business with them will work out for the best. The little things that may not seem to matter take a big toll on the golf course, and it’s always better to know now than when there are millions at stake. Plus, what was once a men-only sport is now increasingly popular with women. If having a “half-arm-tan” is your thing, then just bring your gear - some places don’t even care if you are wearing the right clothing or not! Don’t forget to shout “Fore!” You can go for an afternoon of fun and games at the Chaoyang Kosaido Golf Club 广济堂高尔夫俱乐部. At nine holes, it’s one of the smallest in the city, but good enough to blow off some steam in an afternoon. Daily 7am-10pm (summer only), 9A Nongzhan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6501 8584) 朝阳区农展南路甲9号.

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Muay Thai In HR and need to burn off some stress? Maybe hotel management is your thing and it’s working you day and night. Well, skip the massages and relaxation techniques and go out to kick some ass. Muay Thai, a combat sport straight from Thailand, is perfect for you to throw some punches, whether you want to do it professionally or just for the kicks of it. What better way to destress and get yourself in Bruce Lee shape? You can even make it a family thing while you are at it: some schools offer kids and womens classes, with suitable partners of course! Our choice? The Legend Muay Thai and Fitness 泰弈泰拳会馆. Mon-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am -6pm. S-B02, Bld 2, South Blue Castle Int’l Apartment, 3 Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District (8599 7786) 朝阳区朝阳区西大望路 3号院蓝堡国际公寓2号楼S-B02 thelegend-muaythai.com

Racket sports Be it tennis, squash or badminton, racket sports can be expensive, mainly because you need a court if you are in the mood to play it for real. Customarily, racket clubs were where older businessmen gathered after work to burn off some aggression and drink some whiskey while they were at it. Although now more readily available, these sports still require a high level of endurance and hand-to-eye coordination, and can be perfect calorie-burners. If squash is your thing email williamfrisby@yahoo.co.uk and say you want to join the Expat Squash League (they play on Thursdays and Sundays) or go for Tennis at Hot Shot Tennis located in Chaoyang Gongyuan Tennis Center. No. 1, Chaoyang Gongyuan South Road, Chaoyang District (134 3956 0422 – English; 136 2123 4394 - Chinese) 朝阳区亮马桥路40号. 中日青年交流中心 hotshottennischina.com

plenty equine devotees here, separated from their steeds back home and wanting to get riding again. As you might expect in anythingis-possibler, Beijing can satisfy. Get some classes or get it all out at the Equuleus International Riding Club (天星调良国际马术俱乐部). Tues-Sun 7am-12pm, 2-6pm, 91 Shunbai Lu, Sunhe Town (north of and parallel to Xiang Jiang Beilu), Chaoyang District (8459 0236 for Chinese, 6432 4947 for English) 朝阳区孙河镇顺白路91号香江北路北 equriding.com

Sailing Sailing teaches you how to cooperate with others, to think fast and to master the squalls and tides of the beautiful but treacherous ocean. Although sailing in Beijing may not be on a par with that available in Qingdao, it is most definitely there for both amateurs anddevoteees. It may not a sport you can do on a whim while you are downtown, but if you are up for an hour’s journey there is a place to go where you can experience the real thrill of Horse Riding being out in the sea, just you and your boat Horse riding may seem an elitist sport, (and your first mate, if you have one). Beijing because caring for a horse is not cheap and procuring proper stabling and fields is increas- Sailing Centre, Open from May-Oct. 22 Wenti Lu, Haigang District, Qinhuangdao (15 00 118 ingly difficult when our cities are becom9580, 335 856 0916) 秦皇岛市海港区文体路22 ing concrete jungles. Also, most stables are located beyond city outskirts which generally 号 beijingsailing.com necessitates commuting. But there are still

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Spotlight Travel isn’t just admiring buildings, eating in different restaurants or sunbathing on a beach. Adventure travel is becoming more popular, but educational travel, where you receive a genuinely knowledgeable insight into the area you are visiting, is on the rise. Context Travel offer just such a service, offering “walking seminars” from authoritative specialists in cities around the world. Paul Bennet met up with Agenda to talk about how they’re doing it.

In The Context

Context Travel’s Paul Bennet on their Sino-seminars Text by Rachel Chen, photo by courtesy of Context Travel

Can you tell us about your background? I was an English major in college, and then I did a Masters in Intellectual History at St. John’s, Oxford. For many years I worked as a journalist, writing mostly about architecture and landscape. I wrote five books about gardens, garden history, and landscape design, before turning my attention to tourism. In 2003, I founded Context Travel with my wife, Lani Bevacqua, who is a graphic designer. With the National Geographic and National Geographic Adventure, you were an awardwinning writer before founding Context - how was that? National Geographic is a fantastic organization. Unfortunately, Adventure magazine folded a couple of years ago, but during its day (late 1990s-late 2000s), it was regarded as one of the premier publications for adventure travel. I worked for the magazine as a freelance writer for

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nearly ten years, including several cover stories. My article about sailing across the Atlantic in a small boat won the Lowell Thomas award for travel writing. The main National Geographic magazine - what we call the “Yellow Book” - is a place unto itself, and a thrilling place to work. When I did my first assignment for it, I received a little blue notebook for expenses in the mail, and it looked like something out of the 19th century. I still remember that one category was “bribes for locals.” What made you come to Beijing with your own business? We expanded Context to Beijing this year based largely on client demand. Our existing customer base told us that they would find our scholar-led walking tours useful for exploring and understanding the city. Plus, Beijing is a major cultural capital and fits nicely alongside the other cities in our repertoire, which include

New York, London, Paris, and seventeen other cities. We just had to be here.

“Any business that’s customer-facing requires the ability to communicate, most often in writing. You have to be able to tell a story about your product and service that is convincing, exciting, and inspiring”

What are Context’s killer apps, as it were? Context is unique. Unlike traditional tour companies, we don’t organize multi-day packages, or even organize hotels or airfare. Most people can handle these things themselves better than a tour operator can, thanks to the internet. Our focus is on the cultural component once you arrive. We call our tours “walking seminars,” and they introduce a very different model of travel. First of all, our groups are limited to no more than six people. Second, they are led by a real expert. Typically, the “docent” who leads the walk is a PhD-level scholar from a local university who understands the material very deeply, and who is a consummate teacher. So, along with the small group size, these walks are geared toward culturally curious people who really want to discover and to understand the cities they are visiting. What has been your best experience in starting up Context? Good question - there are many. I regularly attend our walks all over the world, and many of these rank up there. I’m actually not a tour person - I hate tours. But I love our walking seminars. I’m a completely history and culture geek. I’m the guy with his mouth hanging open as the sinologist explains dynastic succession in the Forbidden City. One of my best experiences was actually leading a walk, many years ago, in Rome, where I lived for many years. It was an architectural walk, which is my specialty, taking place at night, and we passed by the Pantheon about 20 minutes into a three-hour walk. I gave a short lecture about the Pantheon and its design and how later architects have theorized that it’s the “most perfect building in the world.” My group was transfixed by this idea and began asking about the golden mean, Vitruvius, and architectural theory. After a short while, one of the groups

noticed an attractive cafe serving wine on the piazza and suggested we sit down. We ended up ordering a bottle of Chianti, then another, and talking about a wide range of architectural, historical, and social topics. We ended up spending the entire tour right there, in front of the Pantheon, drinking wonderful Italian wine, and learning a lot about art and culture. What’s the biggest difference in being a writer and a businessman? Which one do you prefer? I see a direct connection between the two. Any business that’s customer-facing requires the ability to communicate, most often in writing. You have to be able to tell a story about your product and service that is convincing, exciting, and inspiring. It’s the same in journalism. You can have the most wonderful idea or topic in the world and kill it with bad writing. Which do I like better? Business. It’s more varied and better rounded. At the end of the day, in writing, you’re doing the same thing over and over, and it can become procedural. There’s a certain joy in honing that procedure and becoming a better writer. But, in business, there are always surprises. You always encounter something that you haven’t seen before, which is challenging but also refreshing. What are your goals for Context Travel? We are currently growing Context. Last year’s sales grew 65% and landed us on Inc Magazine’s list of the fastest growing companies. This year we’ve expanded to three new cities (Beijing, Shanghai, and Prague) so far, and will roll out two more (Vienna and Budapest) in June. We plan to be in 25 cities by the end of next year. Our goal is to be the go-to company for cultural tourism.

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the List Summer has arrived and we are happy to embrace all the opportunities it presents. Although during the day you are doubtless a slave to work and the computer sitting in front of you, the warm and balmy summer nights give the illusion of having a few extra hours to spare with friends and coworkers sipping some newly concocted drinks in some of the best places in Beijing. Check out our selection – we’ll see you there!

SIPPING IN THE SUMMER

The coolest cocktail bars in town Compiled by Joana Melo

Apothecary 酒术 If you think the run-of-the-mill drinks are not doing it for you anymore, head over to Apothecary to get some new potions. Their bartenders will treat all your ailments while serving up some classic cocktails or their newest creations. There is a “no standing” policy so book a table before making your way there or you might find yourself outside panting for a seat. Tue-Sun 6pm-late. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6040) 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 apothecarychina. com

and be seen in Beijing. Prices are reasonable, while the drinking list, with everything from high class cocktails to beer, is excellent. Be sure to turn to the bartender and say “Cucumber goes to Moscow”. Sun-Wed 6pm-2am, Thu-Fri 6pm-late. 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6061) 朝阳区三里屯路 81号那里花园6层

Mesh When one thinks of hotel bars, places like Mesh don’t immediately jump to the average reader. The suspended mesh wine rack at the entrance sets the mood for the rest of your night, leading you into an interior of couches, Migas 米家思 comfortable chairs and tables just low While its lounge area, with dim lighting and enough to place your cocktail without much a house band for when temperatures rise, is pleasant, with Migas you’re more likely to find effort. Their specialty lies in the signature everyone outside on the terrace. With its great Martinis - you name it, they’ve (probably) got view over Sanlitun, it’s one of the places to see it! Salmon Martini anyone? Daily 5pm-2am.

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1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 6688) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village 1号楼瑜舍1 层 theoppositehouse.com

d lounge Located in a dark and dingy alleyway near Sanlitun, d lounge fortunately makes you forget the surrounding area as soon as you step inside. High ceilings, sofas, red curtains, shiny mirrors and dim lighting set the scene for a perfect place to enjoy some great drinks. Don’t forget to appreciate the brickwork behind the bar, while it’s advisable to ditch the summer casuals, since d lounge states that a dress code is in place - though they don’t seem to follow it too strictly on the weekends. Smart move, guys. Daily 8pm-late. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from Rock and Roll Club), Chaoyang District (6593 7710) 朝阳区工体北路

Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6561 8833) 朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉里大饭店1层 Q Bar This rooftop might be just what you need to make the most of your evenings in Beijing. From an attentive staff, a cool rooftop view and some of the best cocktails in town, they have shattered the “If you want a good cocktail, you have to go to a hotel bar” myth. You can enjoy the private rooms in the roof (equipped with an iPod dock so you can enjoy your own sounds) and one of the most creative drinking lists that the city has to offer. Daily 5pm-2am. Top floor of Eastern Inn Hotel, 6 Baijiazhuang Lu (south end of Sanlitun Nanlu), Chaoyang District (6595 9239) 朝阳区百家庄6 号（朝阳门医院北门东100米）三里屯南路逸羽连锁酒店顶楼 qbarbeijing.com

Zeta Bar 颐达吧 If you find yourself around Sanyuanqiao with time to spare, hop to Zeta Bar for a drink. Once Centro 炫酷 Closing times are for quitters. Open 24 hours a you cross their Technicolor door, you can hang day, every day, Centro is a CBD institution, and around with the hip crowd in lounge chairs, a semi private balcony and, believe it or not, surely the best place in Beijing to have a final drink after that very long (and very important) birdcages! Drinks are on a par with Centro’s business dinner. If that isn’t enough, they offer (some say they are even better) but without nightly live jazz performances and a fine cigar all the glitz and glam, this is the perfect place to get some of the finest drinks in town in a selection, while their private rooms are the perfect setting for a meeting or for keeping a more relaxed environment. Mon-Thu 6pmget-together a bit more secluded. Their drinks 2am, Fri-Sun 6pm-3am (closed on Sun). 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan are on the upper end of the price scale, but Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5050) 朝阳区东三 are both voluminous and tasty enough to seem like excellent deals. Daily 24h. 1/F, Kerry 环北路东方路1号希尔顿饭店2层 4号

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Time to Go Travel

Kingdom Travel’s Ice Huang Text by Jessica Zhang, photo by Sui

Travel is a fashion. Globalization has brought people all over the world closer and entices us to go out and explore more. Yet the question remains: how can you depart from your home comforts yet still travel in comfort and style? Kingdom Travel Services is well known for their high-end individual and business tours. Agenda invited their Ice Huang to share her ideas on travel with Ag e n d a readers.

How long has Kingdom Travel been working in China? Do you have any plans to expand beyond Beijing and Shanghai? We started in 2001 and have been steadily growing over the years. In 2005, we were officially appointed as the wholesaler of Thai Royal Orchid Holiday (Thai’s Airways’ unique holiday brand). Other than that, we have built good relations with the local community and the international market, which plays a pivotal role in our prospering business. We only have offices in Beijing and Shanghai now, but we definitely have plans to expand to other cities in the next few years, such as Guangzhou and Tianjin. Who are Kingdom Travel’s target customers? Most of our customers are local expats and foreign business travelers, so basically you could say “foreigners”. We have a clear vision of who our customers are, so we can offer them the best personalized services based on their individual needs. Do you offer trips all over the world, or in particular areas? We help our customers travel all over the world, but the trend shows that South East Asia has grown to be some of the most popular tourist destinations. Countries like Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam are very attractive internationally these days. What makes Kingdom Travel different in the market? Do you have any unique travel programs? We’ve been in this industry for a long time and we have a good understanding of our customers’ needs. Through our efforts over the years, we have established solid connections with reliable airline companies

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and renowned luxury hotels, “In any business, the golden rule is always such as Four Seasons Hotel, to place your customer in the first place. You Banyan Tree Hotel, and Six need to have a good understanding of your Senses. A lot of multinational customers’ needs, so that you can provide corporations as well as various them the best services and the best deals embassies come to us when they want to do group travel possible” to help their employees bond together. Our belief is that different people You can email them and see if they respond to enjoy different things, so we will put together you quickly, because a good travel agency will different elements and come up with a wide always be adept at responding to customers. You can also call them and ask for more detailed range of specialized programs. information. The most reliable way that I used to What predilections for travel styles are there do it is to ask people around me, my friends, and these days? What is the current trend? I my colleagues, to see if they have any brands feel that previously, people were looking for they would like to recommend. This saves you something similar to a beach trip that was a lot of time and energy and that’s why people entertaining and salubrious. Recent years have say word-of-mouth has the largest power. seen a swing to more adventurous holidaying. Things like hiking, dividing, helicopter riding Travel apps are getting more and more and hot-balloon riding are much more allur- popular. Are these affecting the way peoing. I believe that in the next few years nature ple travel? Every industry is inevitably being trips will garner more attention in the market. affected by fast technological development. A growing number of people are getting tired We are trying to keep up with the latest market of the city and they want to go camping, hunt- trends and utilize these technologies to better ing, fishing or even to improve their health. our products. For example, we are trying to offer They want to be closer to the nature and to be online ordering and real-time online consultants, so people can place their order or ask for around something healthy. details about the services on our website. But I What are the crucial factors for travel agen- don’t think that the travel apps can ever replace cies to get a foothold in the competitive Chi- human resources. They are very convenient and nese market? In any business, the golden rule helpful, but they can’t deal with emergencies as is that you have to always place your customer well as a human being. The thing is that when first. You need to have a good understanding you are travelling, accidents are out there all of their needs, so that you can provide the best the time and it’s always nice to have someone services and best deals possible. You should you can trust to be there with you, rather than always keep your customers in mind and think a machine. them as a part of your family and friends, not just someone that you have business relations What are the future goals for Kingdom with. Only by doing that can you build sustain- Travel? Our mission is to offer the best holiday able mutual trust with your customers and earn experiences for our customers. We will always keep working on that. Besides that, we want long-term business cooperation. to become a famous middle-high end travel What should travelers be aware of when brand and contribute to the development of they are deciding whether a travel agency travel industry in China. will be good to work with? There are many things you can do to check the quality of a travel agency. For example, you can go on the internet Learn more at kingdomtravel.com.cn and see if they have a professional website.

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B u i l d i ng The Wall

Tiziano Peccenini, Wall Street International Institute founder Interview by Rachel Chen, photo courtesy of Wall Street International Institute

Can you tell us about your background? I was born in a really small city in the north of Italy. My life was tough at the beginning, but that just made me stronger. I got my university degree studying on the weekends at the age of 33. At 19, I started to work and the longest time I stayed in one job was a year and a half, because I wanted to be happy. I left a very well paid job at the age of 24. It was very respectable but I was getting bored. Can you tell us about Wall Street Institute? Why do you think it was so successful? In September 1972, I set up the company that was destined to be my life’s work: Wall Street Institute. We created a student- rather than teacher-centered approach, whereby lessons follow a flexible timetable and study is both self-directed and teacher-assisted, offering a new way of learning that was self-paced and,

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The language training industry plays an enormous part in connecting local Chinese and expats. Often serving as the means for people to first come to China, these schools are enormously popular with locals determined to gain English fluency and advance their opportunities. Wall Street International is one of the largest such training centers, operating around the world. Their founder, Tiziano Peccenini, told us about spotting the gap in the market.

above all, convenient for students. We also created social clubs and English corner for students to practice their English. Three years ago, the publishing company Longman and Pearson concluded that the method I created is the best for language acquisition, and they acquired Wall Street Institute. Now it’s Wall Street International Institute and it’s working very well all across the world. Do you mind telling us your first failure? I started my first business when I was 25 with a partner who was 35, but it failed. People think failures are bad, but in fact it was good because I learned from it. My partner and I each had one department and mine was fine after one year but his had a big loss. So my lesson was that you have to choose the right partner and that good partners are rare. If you choose the wrong ones, it’s your responsibility alone.

How did you enter the sec- “In my life, I always wanted to do something ond language learning in- new, adventurous and useful to people. In dustry? What was your in- my view, profit is the consequence of doing spiration? something right philosophically and busiIn my life, I have always wanted nesswise” to do something new, adventurous and useful to people. In my view, profit is the consequence of doing You found WSI in 1999 and launched the first something right philosophically and business- one in Beijing in 2000. Why did you choose wise. In 1968, I started Computex, a pioneering China at that time? venture, the first in Italy to offer computer train- The first time I was China was in1995. I became ing to private individuals. They were the years the friend of the president of the World Trade when the IBM 360 was as big as a cupboard! Centre through the international meeting in After four years of successful trading, I sold it to Beijing. In 1999, I sent a manager here because a Swiss company for one million dollars and I I thought China might be the country of the decided to enter the English language training future but it was hard to set up an institute in business, applying the same teaching method China back then, unless it was under a college. Then things got better in 2000, and I opened I created in Computex. the first center in May. I’m really impressed by something you said: “I was not born to be a businessman… but it Now online language learning is popular, was my destiny”. How did you come to this what are your thoughts on that? As a businessman, you need to understand that conclusion? I was not interested in being a businessman be- life is constantly changing. We are also doing a cause I think money is just a tool for the quality lot of online training with Longman and Pearof your life and freedom. Back then I was born son. We always try to get the best combination with other qualities; for instance, I was already of technology and the human side in language a gifted player in a soccer team when I was teaching. 9, always coordinating and organizing people. People are looking for suc- If you could do it all over again, what would cess but I think success is only just you do differently? a consequence; happiness is I have couple of regrets. One is that at the age of number one. There are peo- 17, I was told by an expert I could be a number ple that are successful who one soccer player. The second is that I wish I are not happy at all. There bought books every time I travelled, and I wish are three conditions to be I could have to more time to read. happy in a job: first you need to like what you What do you think of Beijing’s entrepreneur do; second, you need environment? to like the environment After entering the World Trade Organization and your boss; and third, in 2001, China’s business environment is very money. I quit a very well good, so my first impression is admiration for paid job when I was young the Chinese people who work very hard here. because I wanted to be hap- My fear for the future is that after 20 to 30 years, py, to be free and to take my own risks. people place business before life. My wish could So I eventually become a businessman be that this situation could be changed and more people will think about their life first. even though I didn’t want to!

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the List Beijing is a city of infinite possibilities, where anything and everything can be done, including meeting or indeed marrying the partner of your dreams. Whether you’re already with a partner or are looking to encounter that special someone in your life here, Beijing is rich with fine places to hold that most symbolic of ceremonies. From the Great Wall to a temple to The Ritz, check out our selection of the best places to hold a wedding.

“Happily Ever After” Starts Here Ten places to have a Beijing wedding Compiled by Rachel Chen

As summer is heating things up, nothing compares to a dream wedding in a worldclass city. Beijing, the imperial capital where modern clashes with ancient, the new mixes with the old, and the east meets the west, offers up everything you could wish for before saying “I do”. The Ritz Carlton Beijing 北京丽思卡尔顿酒店 The Ritz Carlton Beijing is proud to be the first hotel to present a royal wedding fair to fulfill the dreams of any princess’s wedding. With both outdoor and indoor venues, a church choir and priest, their wedding planning team will be sure to make your bridal dreams come true. 83A Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District (5908 8888) 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号

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JE Mansion健一公馆 As one of the most high-end Chinese locations, JE Mansion offers imperial Chinese weddings with their luxury ancient Chinese dinning hall and romantic outdoor yard. Their wedding planning team is ready to make your wedding a dream experience. West Garden, Honglingjin Park, Chaoyang District (5139 8739) 朝阳区红领巾公园西园

Temple Restaurant and Hotel Beijing Wedding in a legendary temple? Yes. For something you will never forget, Temple Restaurant and Hotel provide an exclusive wedding venue with delicate contemporary European cuisine. 23 Shatan Beijie, off Wusi DaJie, Dongcheng District (8400 2232) 东城区五四大街以北. 沙滩北街23号 thetemplehotel. com/templehotel/index.php?lang=en

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing 北京希尔顿逸林酒店 If you are thinking about something different, like a relaxed pool party for your wedding celebrations, DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing is the right place to go for. Located on level 3, the Garden of Serendipity provides the best pool party in town while guests enjoy the sun and the BBQ. This will make for most summerlicious wedding ever. 168 Guanganmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District (6338 1999 ext 1628) 广

Beijing Chateau Laffitte Hotel北京拉斐特城堡酒店 If you ever dreamed of getting married in a chateau, Beijing Chateau Laffitte Hotel should be your first choice. Baroque style architecture will make your wedding a fairy tale. It is not only a perfect wedding venue but also perfect for wedding filming. 201 Xianxia Dongli, Baxian Villa, Beiqijia Count, Changping District (8975 8866) 昌平区北七家镇八仙别墅仙霞东里201号

安门外大街168号

Grace Beijing 格瑞斯北京 Grace Beijing is an artistic boutique hotel aiming at providing outstanding ambience and stylish weddings. This award-winning chain hotel will surely be your next destination for preparing a perfect wedding. Unit 1, 706 Houjie, 798 Art District (enter from north gate), 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6436 1818) 朝阳区朝阳区酒仙桥路2号798艺术区内

Villa Castanea 七叶香山 If you hanker after a wedding party with lots of green space and lots of German food and German beers, this is the perfect place. Located next to the Summer Palace in the north-west of Beijing, Villa Castanea has one of the largest private gardens in Beijing - the perfect place for a summer celebration. 266 Wanan Donglu, Pu’an Dian, Haidian District (6272 0130; 6272 0131) 海淀区万安东路普安店266号

East Wine Cellar 东方红酒窖 East Wine Cellar is not only the largest, but also the most authentic winery hall in Beijing’s urban area. With its European atmosphere, it’s one of the best places to have a 19th century French style wedding; and their European Gothic interior design will definitely make your wedding glamorous. 1071 Bldg Shengshilongyuan, Chaoyang District (6739 9999) eastwine.com 朝阳区盛世龙源1071号

706后街1号

Chateau Changyu AFIP Global北京张裕爱菲堡国际酒庄 It’s just no wedding without wine. Chateau Changyu AFIP Global offers the best vintages in town and their European style village will make you feel like you are in a genuine rustic chateau. Dongbaiyan, Jugezhuang Zhen, Miyun County (turn left at Jingcheng Hwy exit 17 and go 300m or take route 980 at Dongzhimen to terminal intersection, turn south for 1000m) (8908 9999) 密云县巨各庄镇东白岩 (京承高速第17出口（密云城东出口）左转300米即到或东直门换乘980到达终点站十字路口南行1000米)

changyuafip.com JW Marriott Hotel Beijing 北京JW万豪酒店 JW Marriott Hotel Beijing has what it takes to say they’ve got one of the most prestigious Chinese wedding venues in Beijing. Decorated in red, the stylish wedding hall is full of traditional Chinese elements and holds more than one thousand people. 83 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 6688) 朝阳区建国路83号 marriott.com/hotels/travel/bjsjw-jwmarriott-hotel-beijing

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Spotlight With a mountainous backdrop to the north, Beijing should be blessed with good skiing resorts. While there are existing opportunities, there’s nothing quite to match the world-class possibilities and leisure facilities of an Aspen, Whistler or Zermatt. But as you might expect, the industry here is rising rapidly, and Yulongwang Ski and Holiday Village (open in December) promises to be one of the premier winter and outdoor resorts in the Bohai area. Dai Liangchao told Agenda all about it.

The Next Resort

Beijing skiing on the rise

Text by Mike Cormack, translation by Rachel Chen, photo courtesy of Yulongwang Ski & Holidays Village

What was the inspiration for Yulongwen? How did you come to work there? When it comes to skiing, Chinese people are not only looking for high quality pistes, but also for perfect facilities that should accompany them. The quality and the variety of entertainment they can get from a ski trip are becoming more important. Directed by Mr Song Jingbing from 7su.com, I became one of the planners of Yulongwan Ski & Holidays Village. What will the full facilities of Yulongwan be? What will set it apart from its numerous competitors? Phase 1 for Yulongwan Ski & Holidays Village has two snow ground and twelve snow tunnels, and once completed, Phase 2 will be the biggest ski resort in the Beijing-Tianjin-Tangshan delta. There will be a food centre, hot spring centre, Leku Apartment, wooden house villa and so on, and we’ll even have business streets with

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shopping outlets. The difference between us and others is the degree to which we value travelers’ feelings and feedback. For instance, we have four coffee shops along the snow tunnels so that travelers can enjoy coffee breaks and sunshine whenever they want. Moreover, we have decorated the apartments in nine various styles to satisfy travelers with different tastes. Were there any existing resorts or destinations which inspired you? Yes. I had experience in constructing and operating several ski resorts and did research in many ski resorts in Europe as well. I gained valuable experience from the experts in the skiiing industry, which I hope will show. Are you working with partners from outside China? What are they bringing? Of course! We not only work with partners from overseas but they also bring us new tech-

nologies, philosophies and ski culture. For example, we are going to work with the tourism organization in Italy to have an “Italian ice festival” in order to show Chinese ski lovers more about Italian culture.

“Chinese people are not only looking for high quality pistes, but also for perfect facilities that should accompany them. The quality and the variety of entertainment they can get from a ski trip are becoming more important”

The Chinese ski and winter sports sector lags behind that of Europe and North America. What does it need to be world class? There should be more Chinese participating in skiing, especially young people. Skiing as a sport is still at its infancy in China. Not only the equipment condition, but also the managerial and sales operations need to be improved and we have realized this. Even though there’s still a long way to go, I believe that the leaders in the ski industry in China will find their way for development. What kind of demand are you expecting once the resort opens? How many visitors per month, for example? First, I hope that we can provide a comfortable and safe consumption environment and excellent service to every customer. I don’t think it’s a case of “the more the better” in terms of operations here. We will have restrictions on capacity during rush season in order to guarantee that every customer has a great ski experience here.

everyone? Now we’re seeing increasing numbers of younger people going for winter sports. The ski community near Beijing has been developing for ten years. Ski lovers do not give up their hobby because they’re getting older, and as they have children, their decendents also join this growing community. Do you expect international visitors or is Yulongwan seen as primarily for people resident in China? We define Yulongwan ski resort as a ski holiday town. We would love to have more people come here to experience and then tell others. Of course Beijing, Tianjin, Tangshan, and the economic circle along Bohai are our main market, but there’s no reason to exclude anyone else.

What marketing strategies will you pursue? In winter, we will focus on skiing; while in summer, we’ll provide sports lovers with hiking, biking, surfing etc. For leisure lovers, we have hot springs, lavender garden, and camping activities. In general, this is a good place for How would you describe travel and leisure elder people to rest and a great place for kids in China as a whole? What are the trends? to enjoy sunshine and fresh air. The travel and leisure industry in China has developed really fast. Chinese people have higher Are there any other such resorts in the pipeincomes and therefore higher expectations on line? What’s your ultimate goal in China? travel and leisure. But the industry here is not as Our ultimate goal is to get more people involved well as established as in the west. This is not only in ski and to love skiing as a sport. We want to a problem of investment but also a problem of make more people engage in outdoor activities operating philosophy. We should care more in order to embrace a new era of Chinese ski about the customers and less about fast profit industry. That’s what we have to aim for. I think so that Chinese travel and leisure industry can we will succeed! develop further. What types of Chinese people go for winter sports – younger or older, richer or open to

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Try this Restaurant

Japanese

Tori Tei 鸟亭 Tori Tei is a little hard to find. Located down a dark alley with only a single red lamp to mark the entrance, it is however well worth the hunt. Serving up some of the most authentic and delicious traditional Japanese BBQ in the area, the menu is mostly well priced skewers. There is only one private room outfitted with the traditional Japanese sliding doors and tatami mats, but it is big enough for 20 people. If your party is smaller, dine in the main room with wood-paneling and minimalist décor or sit at the bar to watch the chefs at work. DK Open daily 5:30pm-1am. 8 Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District (6461 4513) 朝阳区新源西里终结8号

Perfect for small groups who want to dine until the small hours of the morning. Signature dishes include cherry tomato wrapped in bacon, wasabi chicken, and bacon wrapped rice cakes, all for RMB 10 per skewer. While in the neighborhood head south to Sanlitun or stroll along the quiet streets to walk off your dinner.

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American

Let’s Burger & Seafood Winning the title of “Best Burger” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards, Let’s Burger & Seafood offers some of the most classic American burgers in the capital city. On top of this, their fine mussels, six varieties of whole fish, seafood salads and specials like bouillabaisse or Atlantic lobster are also great alternatives if you are not a big fan of the beef patty. Bon appetite! RC 11.30am-midnight. D110, 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯北街81 号那里花园1层 D110 (5208 6038)

Perfect for a quick carbo-blasting lunch. Signature dishes include original beef burger (RMB 68), vanilla fries with spices (RMB 34), vanilla prawn salad (RMB 98), and garlic cheese lobster (RMB 298) While you are in the neighborhood walk around Sanlitun Village and shop at 3.3 Shopping Mall next door.

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Cantonese

Sun Palace 太阳宫 Cantonese food is not just dim sum. Located on the forth floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing, Sun Palace restaurant offers some of the most classic and authentic Cantonese cuisine in town. Their Singaporean head chef, Tony Choo, and his team take your dining experience high to the next level by providing an excellent dining ambience, delicate entrees, and warm customer service. RC Daily 12-2pm and 5-10pm. 4/F, Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing, Yunnan Dasha, North - East Corner of Taiyanggong Bridge, Xibahe, Dongbeisanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District (6429 8888 ext 6332) 朝阳区东北三环，西坝河，太阳宫桥东北角，云南大厦北京新云南皇冠假日酒店

Perfect for a business lunch. Signature dishes include Wok-fried Prawn Coated with Salty Yolk in Lemon Creamy Sauce (RMB 108/ portion); Baked Australia Abalone (RMB 128/person); and Cream of Pumpkin with Vanilla Ice-cream (RMB 68/person). While in the neighborhood shop at Parkson Department Store just next door.

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Bar

Mai Bar 麦 Nanlouguxiang may be nearing saturation point so, naturally, surrounding areas are starting to branch out. Beiluoguxiang’s Mai Bar is perhaps the best recent opening. With a good taste in cocktails, a well stocked beer fridge (bar owners – we feel insulted when you offer small Tsingtaos at RMB 30 a bottle), excellent choices in whisky and terrific service (the damp towels go down a treat in summer), Mai Bar is a joint worth leaving Nanlouguxiang for. MC Sun-Thu 6pm-1am, Fri-Sat 6pm-2am. 40 Beiluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District (138 1125 2641) 东城区北锣鼓巷40号

Perfect for when you have a thirst for a different kind of cocktail. Signature drinks include Passion Beijing (RMB 50), Rosemary Mojito (RMB 45), Hawthorn whisky Sour (RMB 45). While in the neighborhood 12SQM’s range of whiskies is very acceptable.

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Lounge

Trends Lounge Run by the Trends Media Group, Trends Lounge offers good books, international magazines, designer pieces and good food to go with it. With minimal décor in tones of white and green, every table has a window view and the bar in the middle of the lounging area is somewhat of an eye candy. Fusing Chinese and western dishes, the Pasta and Seafood menus are enough to lose your head over. Pair a main course with a fresh fruit juice and a Freeze Cheesecake at the end and you are good to go. RC Daily 10am-10pm. L214, 2/F, The Place North Wing, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6587 1999) 朝阳区世贸天阶北街时尚大厦2层L214

Perfect For a drink on a warm day or a bite to eat while you huddle with your favorite book. Signature Dishes the Seafood Paella (RMB 168), Snapper Fish with mushroom cream sauce (RMB 68) and the Linguini in Pesto (RMB 56). While in the neighborhood stop by Zara Home for some house apparel or head over to the Silk Market and get souvenirs for folks back home.

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Spa

The SPA 水疗中心 Even the hardest week at the office or the most gruelling period of travelling can be eased with a great spa. The SPA at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing uses the world renowned skincare line Comfort Zone, and offer not only Aromasoul Therapy spa and Sublime Touch facial, but also detoxifying body treatment, touch therapies, manicure and pedicure, and waxing services. Try it now and feel the difference. RC Daily 10am-11pm, 6/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (5812 8888/8560) 东城区王府井东大街8号北京王府井希尔顿酒店水疗中心 Perfect for an exceptional spa experience. Signature services include Aromasoul Therapy (RMB 980 for 90 minutes), Sublime Touch Facial (RMB 980 for 90 minutes); and Montice Mud detoxifying body treatment (RMB 680 for 60 minutes). While you are in the neighborhood walk around Wangfujing Street for local shopping and dining.

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book review

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The Coming Jobs War by Jim Clifton This title offers definitive leadership strategy to fixing the American economy, written by Gallup’s chairman and drawing upon the company’s unmatched global polling, explaining why jobs are the new global currency for leaders. More than peace or money or any other good, the business, government, military, city, and village leaders who can create good jobs will own the future. The problem, Clifton suggests, is that leaders don’t know how to create jobs - especially in America. What they should do is recognize that the world is in a war for jobs. Society needs to realize that entrepreneurs, not government, are the source of new jobs and put all its energy behind them; and leaders need to recognize universities, mentors, and especially cities as a supercollider for job creation. If that can be done, new good jobs will result. There’s not moment to waste: the war has already begun.

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Since 1988, Jim Clifton has served as CEO of Gallup, a leader in organizational consulting and public opinion research. His most recent innovation, the Gallup World Poll, is designed to give the world’s seven billion citizens a voice in virtually all key global issues. He is also the author of many articles and of the book The Coming Jobs War.

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My Perfect Day in Beijing

Troy Reilly (aka Jorge Arrowsmith), lead guitarist of The Beijing Beatles Photo courtesy of Troy Reilly

On a perfect June weekend in the high 20s, a slight breeze and blue skies, I cycle 20 minutes to The Den for a brunch of either Eggs Benedict, Vegetarian Pizza with a dash of tobasco sauce or the grilled cheese and ham sandwich, all washed down with a Bloody Mary or two (or three). I borrow a headset from the lovely Lisa and tune into the Asia Pacific Network to watch my beloved Richmond Tigers compete in the Australian Football League - and of course win convincingly!Â

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Following on from this, I call my Aussie mates for a leisurely stroll around Ritan Park at a walking rate of 15 minutes per lap, or perhaps run at the gym, now that my knee has recovered from when I fell off my Flying Pigeon in an underground tunnel on the Second Ring Road (that obviously was not the perfect day!). After that, I continue to cycle over to the bell tower street of Gulou and check out two of the best guitar shops in town for supplies, where I can be rest assured anything I buy will not be counterfeit: Fuda and Seven Music. Given I am now in the same area, I may or may not head in the direction of Nanluoguxiang to Salud to have a drink and snack on some frogs legs with Nico the French owner. Now that the hours of daylight are coming to an abrupt end, and just before the crowds of dinner time traffic start to build around Ghost Street and Sanlitun, I may also need to very efficiently drop by the costume shop on the 4th floor of Yashow Market to buy myself a spare wig for the evening’s performance! Nightfall is just around the corner, so I would perform with the Beijing Beatles at one of three of my favorite live music venues in the city: The Temple tucked away in the courtyard of Gulou 206 has plenty of likeable attributes. First, there is French owner/manager Clements Berger and his gang - Clements reminds me of Sonic the Hedgehog (one of my favorite gaming characters of all time); heavy metal rocker Cedric does a great job on the sound mix for us; and “Pink” would have to be the sexiest and friendliest bar tender in all of Beijing! Rather than luring punters with flashy drinks or brash design, the VA bar is also a good choice for us thanks to Qi Bin and his stage’s sound quality. Liu Miao also runs a fine show out at Dos Kolegas near the Drive Inn Theatre. After rocking out through a diverse catalogue of Beatles tunes in sweaty Sgt. Pepper costumes and wigs, I find it difficult to sleep and need time to unwind from all the action and excitement. It is now 2am and the nightlife options are limited. Considered by many late-night eaters to be hot dog heaven, I may drop by the infamous Maggies and check out

their fantastic resident band (lead songstress Jennifer’s Adele covers are extraordinary) and of course enjoy some great people watching opportunities. Finally I ride my bicycle back home as I dodge effortlessly and peacefully in and out of the hutongs in the early hours of the morning (no traffic!), and stop by for a cup of doujiang and baozis. It is now sunrise and time to hit the sack! The Den Bar and Restaurant 4 Gongti Donglu (next to City Hotel’s main entrance), Chaoyang District (6592 6290)敦煌, 朝阳区工体东路4号城市宾馆正门旁边

Ritan Park Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District (8561 6301) 朝阳区日坛路 Fuda Music Shop 35 Gulou Dongdaijie, Dongcheng District (6402 9720) 东城区鼓楼东大街35号

Seven Music 28 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (8404 3614) 东城区鼓楼东大街28号 Salud 66 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District (6402 5086) 东城区南锣鼓巷66号 Yashow Market 58 Gongrentiyuchang Beilu 朝阳区工人体育场北路58号

Temple Bar Temple, B202, 206 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (131 6107 0713) 东城区鼓楼东大街206号B202

V.A. Cafe & Bar 13 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District (5844 3638) 东城区五道营胡同13号

Dos Kolegas 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in movie theater park), Chaoyang District (6436 8998) 朝阳区亮马桥路21号（燕莎桥往东 1500米路北汽车电影院内）

Maggies Maggie’s, South Gate of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District (8562 8142/8143) maggiesbar.com 美琪. 朝阳区日坛公园南门

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The agenda Thursday, JUN 14 9AM-8PM Microurbanism Interactions Personally on the Scene first exhibition Art Expats in Beijing Exhibition Project is delighted to present its inaugural exhibition Microurbanism Interactions by Italian artist collective Marcella Campa and Stefano Avesani. Landgent Center Tower A, Lobby Gallery, 20 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (Shuang Jing Subway Station off line 10) 乐成中心A座大堂画廊北京

Friday, JUN 15 TIMES VARY 2012 China Global Outbound Investment Summit

1.30-5.30PM AmCham China Day at the 2012 MLB Roadshow

Join the two-day global summit about China capital and global growth hosted by China Enterprise Forum in Beijing. Please register at china-enterprise-forum.com/en or call at 8599 7383 from overseas and 400 0800 649 from China. Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (8565 2088) 朝阳区光华路1

AmCham China welcomes you and your family to attend the first-ever AmCham China Day at the 2012 Major League Baseball) Roadshow. Come practice your swing and show off your fastball in inflatable pitching cages. For more information, please contact Jon Abramovic at 8519 0856 or email jabramovic@amchamchina. org. Jinyuan Yansha Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District 海淀区远大路1号（远

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市朝阳区东三环中路20号（紧临地铁 10线双井站）

Tuesday, JUN 19 7.30PM Green Drinks Join Beijing’s green community at their monthly meet-and-greet. Happy hour promotions apply. Free. 7.30pm. The Bookworm. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6586 9507) 朝阳区工体北路4号院 chinabookworm.com

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Wednesday, JUN 20 8.30-10PM Pudao Wines Master Class: Bordeaux and Burgundy Learn about wines, then drink them. Reservations essential: email beijing@pudaowines.com. RMB 500 (non-members), free (members). 8.30pm. Pudao Wines. Unit F1-01, Tower AB, The Office Park, 10 Jintong Xilu, Chaoyang District (8590 3020) 朝阳区金桐西路10号远洋光华国际 AB座F1-01

Sunday, JUN 24 11.30-9PM Vietnamese King Prawn Creations Get ready for the new gastronomic experience of Vietnamese King Prawn creations at My China and Compass Grill. Their Chef will present you with some very special delights to spoil your taste buds. Compass Grill, Hilton Beijing Capital Airport, Terminal 3, Capital International Airport, Chaoyang District 朝阳区首都机场3号航站希尔顿酒店( 6458 8888)

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Monday, JUN 25 8.10.30PM Tango Classes Mark and Annie teach the “dance of love.” Classes for both beginner and intermediate levels RMB 70 per person, RMB 60 per person if you sign up as a couple (includes a free soft drink). Hot Cat Club. 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District (6400 7868) 东城区方家胡同46号艺术园区(国子监南临)

Thursday, JUN 21 7-9PM Italian Products Tasting Night This is one of the most impressive tastings you can find in Beijing. BCG is bringing Salami, Parmigiano, Gorgonzola, Italian wines and much more for a superb dinner. RMB 180 for a big, big plate. (136 9142 5744) 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

Tuesday, JUN 26 2.30-6.30 Chinese Training - Coaching For Motivation Course Session 2 Danish Chamber of China invites you to attend this workshop to build up your skills in business. For members, RMB 100 per person for the first 3 participants from same company; RMB 80 per person for the above 3 participants from same company. For non members, RMB 300 per person. (5922 3388) Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing, 6A, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号北京皇家大饭店

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Highlights for the weeks of Thu, JUN 14 – Wed, JUN 27 Sunday, JUN 17

Friday, JUN 22 5PM Pink Fridays LGBT-friendly evening showcasing pink Piscos, Cosmos and daiquiris. Free. Terra, 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

Monday, JUN 18

6-10PM Summer Pleasure Garden BBQ

11.30AM-10PM Dragon Boat Festival Rice Dumpling

Come and enjoy an extensive buffet highlighting BBQ with meat, seafood and other healthy options along with an array of salads, cold dishes and desserts, plus a two-hour flow of soft drinks to go with the meal. (5922 3152). RMB 160 per person. Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing, 6A Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号北京皇家大饭店

Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival at Legendale Hotel. For inquiries or reservations, please call 8511 3388 ext.8968 (Macau Chinese Restaurant) Legendale Hotel, 90-92 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District 东城区金宝街90-92号励骏酒店

Saturday, JUN 23 7-10.30PM Saturday Night Wine Tasting – Australia most recognized wine brand Penfolds This Saturday night, join Vinejoy Wine Bar and Cellar. Due to limited seats and high interest, please confirm attendance by phoning 6416 0523 or email your RSVP to vinejoy98@gmail. com Vinejoy Wine Bar and Cellar VINEJOY Beijing, Unit 108-109, World Residence, 8 Shizipo Jie, Dongcheng District Beijing, China 东城区十字坡街8号铂晶豪庭108-109室

Wednesday, JUN 27 TIMES VARY Bubbly Season at RendezVous Order a bottle of award winning champagne Duval Leroy. With each bottle you order, we serve either a seafood degustation menu, including fresh imported oysters with shallot vinaigrette, smoked salmon parfait with crème fraiche, and sashimi on a shaved radish salad, or a bowl of fresh strawberries with double cream. Kempinski Hotel, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388)

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Chinese workshop - Finding the joy of working The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China, Beijing Chapter, is very happy to invite the Managing Director of Integrated Development Group in Beijing, Karen Zong, to talk about applications of positive psychology at workplace. IDG specializes in promoting the awareness and application of positive psychology in the areas of business, community, family and education. Member company – free of charge for the first 5 participants and RMB 100/person from the 6th participant from same member company. Ballroom 1, Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing, 6A, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲 6号丽笙酒店 (5922 3388) Please sign up on line at swedishchamber.com.cn

9AM-5PM Powerpoint Essentials BenCham Beijing is proud to invite you to a training about concepts to use PPT to your advantage to prepare not only great presentations but something people can meaningfully walk away with. The objective is to enhance your current PPT capability, use technology to your advantage, learn to prepare great hand outs and use PowerPoint as a professional presenter and plan your presentation. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops with MS PowerPoint already installed. We can arrange laptops with MS PowerPoint for an additional fee of RMB 300. CCIFC Beijing, Conference Room, Office Units C512, 5/F, Office and Apartment Building, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号 Please register at bencham.org/ web/B20120614.aspx

9AM-8PM Microurbanism Interactions - Personally on the Scene first exhibition Art Expats in Beijing Exhibition Project is delighted to present its inaugural exhibition Microurbanism Interactions by Italian artist collective Marcella Campa and Stefano Avesani. Initiated by Beijing-based curator Tang Zehui, Personally on the Scene is dedicated

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Hilton Wine Club Every Thursday sommelier Julia Zhu hosts wine tastings where guests can enjoy five different wines from a variety of regions. RMB 150 per person For RMB 88 per person for in-house guests. The Hilton Beijing. 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5000) 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号

to presenting and promoting the work of foreign artists living and working in Beijing through a series of solo exhibitions and accompanied catalogues. Featuring nine bodies of the artists’ work, including Instant Hutong, Blinking City and 120KM, Microurbanism Interactions presents a comprehensive view on Marcella and Stefano’s art practice since they moved to China. Hosted by the Landgent Center and supported by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura and the First Cause Creative, the exhibition will be on view through August 15, 2012. Landgent Center Tower A, Lobby Gallery, 20 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (Shuang Jing Subway Station off line 10) 乐成中心A座大堂画廊北京市朝阳区东三环中路20号（紧临地铁10 线双井站）

11AM-10.30PM Bene Italian Restaurant Bene tantalizes your taste buds with our seasonal special white asparagus this month. (5957 5184) Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, 36 Dongcheng Beilu, Global Trade Center, Dongcheng District. 东城区东城区北三环路36号环球贸易中心北京金隅喜来登酒店

6.30-9.30PM Hilton Wine Club Every Thursday sommelier Julia Zhu hosts wine tastings where guests can enjoy five different wines from a variety of regions. RMB 150 per person for RMB 88 per person for in-house guests. The Hilton Beijing. 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan

Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5000) 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号

8.45PM-LATE Windy Barnes Mix’s newest crooner sings jazz, pop, R&B and gospel. Free. Mix, Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8000) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

TIMES VARY It’s time to Spa’rty Fairmont Beijing is celebrating with special fun events and great room-night offers until May 31. Please try their Spa’rty Package: when you and three or more of your friends get together for a spa party,you will each receive a 60-minute Spa treatment, free bento box lunch and a gift during your fun spa day. And, if you’re in town, you can join their Spa Season special event: Spa Season Sparty includes 90- minute deep cleansing facial, 60-minute Jane Iredale makeup, coffee breaks. The Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东里8号北京华彬费尔蒙酒店

2012 China Global Outbound Investment Summit Join the two-day global summit about China capital and global growth hosted by China Enterprise Forum in Beijing. Please register at china-enterprise-forum. com/en or call at 8599 7383 from overseas and 400 0800 649 from China. Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (8565 2088) 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心饭店

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11AM-12.30PM Yoga Yard Community Classes Do good, do yoga. Class fees operate on a donation basis. Proceeds go to the Surmang Foundation and the Migrant Children’s Foundation. RMB 50 (minimum requested). Yoga yard, 6/F, Bldg 17 Gongti Beilu (across from the north gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang District (6413 0774) 朝阳区工体北路17号楼6层瑜珈苑（工人体育场北门对面）

11AM-6PM Qiu Shihua Galerie Urs Meile, BeijingLucerne is honored to present Qiu Shihua’s (*1940 in Zizhong, Sichuan Province, China; lives and works in Shenzhen and Beijing, China) new solo exhibition, featuring a broad selection of the artist’s recent oil paintings as well as examples of earlier works stretching back to the late 90s. The exhibition at the Beijing branch of Galerie Urs Meile, Beijing-Lucerne represents an extraordinary occasion for international audiences to observe the development of Qiu Shihua’s artistic practice throughout the last two dec-

ades. (6433 3393) Galerie Urs Meile, Lucerne-Beijing, 104 Caochangdi Village, Chaoyang District (take the airport service road north past the fifth Ring Road, turn right at the China Film Museum billboard and continue to the traffic light. At the light, veer right onto a slanted road and continue heading right. The gallery is the twostory gray building on the left) 朝阳区草场地村104号麦勒画廊

5PM Pink Fridays LGBT-friendly evening showcasing pink Piscos, Cosmos and daiquiris. Free. Terra, 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

5-11PM ‘The Invisible City’: A Photography Collection by Craig Kirk vCraig Kirk was born in Birmingham, England and attended the Norwich School of Art where he studied animation and graphic design. He has always loved drawing and works in screen prints, animation and photography. He often double exposes film to create two unpredictable, overlapping images, a technique that works with both 120 and 35mm film and can yield startling results. Craig currently lives and works in Beijing. Free to attend. 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District 东城区方家胡同46 号艺术园区(国子监南临) (6400 7868)

7.30PM-9.30PM Musical Man Of La Mancha: A Broadway Fable Man Of La Mancha, this timeless tale of hope, love and dreams is told through the person of one of the world’s greatest writers, Don Miguel De Cervantes. For the first time ever, this sparkling musical masterpiece will shine on a Beijing stage. Joseph Graves, a internationally regarded director and actor, was chosen to lead the Chinese premiere of Man of La Man. Using his signature casting of brilliant native Chinese actors performing in English, Joseph Graves will steer this production from its initial English language engagement, to a Chinese language run of La Mancha, a few months hence, using essentially the same cast. (188 1038 1206) Trojan House Theater, 22 International Art Street, Pingod, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳区百子湾路32号22院街艺术区木马剧场

9PM-MIDNIGHT Milonga Emoción 阿根廷探戈周五舞会 Enjoy a fabulous Tango night and meet Argentine Tango fans. RMB 50 (includes one drink). John Hawkins, B1/F, Workers’ Gymnasium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. TangoChinoClub@gmail.com (13911201872, 65512971, 65525905 朝阳区工体北路工人体育馆北门(右侧)B1层E02室，北京创意之窗

Jazz and Funky Soul with the Anna Stamburg Band Ciro’s Pomodoro is proud to have songstress Anna Stamburg grace its stage every Friday night. Anna’s voice accompanied by her fantastic band brings an amazing energy that helps jump start the weekend. Anna performs both classics and contemporary hits giving every listener what they want to hear. Free to attend. (5208 6008) 81 Sanlitun Lu, Nali Patio, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区那里花园三里屯路81号波莫多洛意大利餐厅

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2012 China Global Outbound Investment Summit Join the two-day global summit about China capital and global growth hosted by China Enterprise Forum in Beijing. Please register at china-enterprise-forum.com/en or call at 8599 7383 from overseas and 400 0800 649 from China. Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (8565 2088) 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心饭店

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9:30am-5.00pm Family Sailing Weekend Is being landlocked getting you down? Try the family sailing weekend at the Beijing Sailing Centre. While you and the older kids are out on the water, there are also activities for toddlers and infants, with an ayi to entertain them. Sailing courses for all levels. Original Price: RMB 2,768 per person. Special package RMB 2,480 per person. Includes: 2-day sailing course, BeijingQinhuangdao transportation, two nights 4 star hotel accommodation, 2 lunches and 1 dinner at sail base, IYT Certificate. Contact Beijing Sailing 5900 0276 /1500 118 9580 or email sailing@beijingsailing.com .

11.30am-10pm Dragon Boat Festival @ The RitzCarlton, Beijing In celebration of Dragon Boat Festival, the Ritz-Carlton Beijing has crafted a variety of rice pudding delights during the month of June, with traditional and authentic recipes by Chef Ku. For enquiries or reservations, please call 5908 8111. The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District (5908 8958) ritzcarlton.com 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号北京丽思卡尔顿酒店

1.30-5.30PM AmCham China Day at the 2012 MLB Roadshow for Families and Fans AmCham China welcomes you and your family to attend the first-ever AmCham China Day at the 2012 Major League Baseball (MLB) Roadshow. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate baseball, America’s national pastime, and show off your pride for your favorite team. Come practice your swing and show off your fastball in inflatable pitching cages. For more information, please contact Jon Abramovic at 8519 0856 or email jabramovic@amchamchina. org. Jinyuan Yansha Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District 海淀区远大路1号（远大路东口）金源新燕莎

2-4PM Aria Bar: Wine Club Embark on an unforgettable journey with Aria Sommelier Ben Sun and Hotel Som-

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Aria Bar: Wine Club Embark on an unforgettable journey with Aria Sommelier Ben Sun and Hotel Sommelier Eric Wu to explore the different flavours a grape can develop depending on the terroir, climate, processing techniques and vintner's ability. Enjoy the best value, great wines and special offers at the Aria Wine Club. For reservations, please call 6505 2266 ext 36. Aria, 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层阿丽雅

melier Eric Wu to explore the different flavours a grape can develop depending on the terroir, climate, processing techniques and vintner’s ability. Enjoy the best value, great wines and special offers at the Aria Wine Club. For reservations, please call 6505 2266 ext 36. Aria, 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层阿丽雅

7-9PM Dinner and Bollywood Dancing All new Bollywood performances at Ganges! Beautiful dancers dressed in colorful traditional dresses dancing to routines from famous Bollywood performers such as Sheela Ki Jawani and Munni Badnam Hui. Enjoy authentic Indian food while enjoying live dance performances. Bollywood Performances from 7:00PM to 9:00PM every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Ganges “The Place” location. To reserve a table call 6587 2999 138A, B1/F, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6587 2999) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶地下1层138A

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7.30PM-9.30PM China Through Cinema Every Saturday Culture Yard’s Chinese Movie Night series introduces important directors and major trends in Chinese cinema of the last three decades. (Chinese with English subtitles). Reser-

vation required. RMB25 (including soft drinks and popcorn). Culture Yard, 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (Beixinqiao Line 5, Exit C, 400m to your left) contact@cultureyard.net (8404 4166) 东城区北新桥石雀胡同10号（地铁 5号线C出口往左400米）

TIMES VARY Grand Marnier Cooktail at Aria Aria proudly invites Nicolas Boussin to present for cocktail and dessert lovers in Beijing with a selection of innovative and unique Grand Marnier Cooktails. He has since been travelling the world exploring new flavours he can use to create original desserts with Grand Marnier®, and thereby promote France’s pastries. (6505 2266 ext 36). Aria, 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层阿丽雅

Indulge in German White Asparagus Raffles Beijing Hotel invites you to a gastronomic joyride of fine German “White Asparagus”, also referred to as “White Gold”. Enjoy Chef Laia’s special a la carte and set dinner menus featuring crab and asparagus tartar, asparagus soup with scallop, steamed cod fish wrapped in spinach with buttered asparagus, Riesling emulsion, cooked ham with buttered asparagus and baby potatoes. (6526 3388 ext 4186) Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 Dong Chang’an Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区东长安大街33号

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10.30AM-NOON HeyRunning in Chaoyang Park Tenweek running camp with professional instruction for runners of all levels. Chaoyang Park. 朝阳公园 (heyrobics. com, info@heyrobics.com)

11AM-4PM S.T.A.Y. Sunday Brunch with Louis Roderer Champagne Selection Let the kids enjoy the weekend playroom while the adults enjoy family style appetizers, including Angus Beef tartar, sea urchin scrambled eggs, and egg white and black truffle omelet. Continue to enhance the afternoon with a selection of Louis Roderer champagnes free flow. RMB 468+15% service charge. (6841 2211 ext. 6727) Valley Wing 1/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District 海淀区紫竹院路29号北京香格里拉饭店新阁一层

11.30AM-3PM Grand CRU Brunch Luxuriate in extravagant brunch favorites including caviar, corn fed foie gras, winter black truffle, 12 selected cheeses and 12 kinds of imported wines and wagyu beef. CRU Steakhouse. 2/F, JW Marriott

Healthy Bubbalicious The usual fun of the buffet brunch, with interactive games and nutritional information to help you give your health a kick. RMB 498+15% (includes free-flow champagne). Seasonal Tastes. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8880) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店2层

Spring Fizztastic Sunday Brunch Enjoy the FIZZtastic Sunday Brunch at Vasco’s complemented with free-flowing premium champagne and music. Vasco’s. 5/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8 号希尔顿北京王府井酒店5层

Renaissance Egyptian Buffet A tenday Egyptian culture and food festival kicks off on 4 in the Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance Beijing Chaoyang Hotel with a huge array of authentic Egyptian treats, Sufi dance performances and an exhibition of traditional Egyptian garments, handicrafts and drawings. Lunch RMB 158 per person; Dinner RMB 188 per person (subject to 15% surcharge. Children of 12 years and below pay half the price. Renaissance Café. Renaissance Beijing Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 9999 ext.3121) 朝阳区朝阳区霄云路36号北京国航万丽酒店

1-5PM Beijing Guardians American Football Practices The Beijing Guardians American Football Club is holding practices every Sunday from 1pm-5pm at the newly established American Football Center in Tongzhou about 20 minutes drive from the CBD. Everyone is welcome to join in and experience this sport and each practice includes basic beginner training and more advanced drills so no matter what level you are at, you will be able to participate. At the China American Football Center in Tongzhou. beijingguardians@gmail.com

6-10PM Summer Pleasure Garden BBQ Stay in town this summer? You can still manage to escape from city chaos by visiting Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing on the weekends for its traditional garden BBQ starting May till September. Come and enjoy an extensive buffet highlighting BBQ with meat, seafood and other healthy options along with an array of salads, cold dishes and desserts, plus a two-hour flow of soft drinks to go with the meal. (5922 3152). RMB 160 per person. Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing, 6A Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲6号北京皇家大饭店

9PM-MIDNIGHT Sunday Night Blues Jam with the Taste of Soul Band Ciro’s Pomodoro brings to you authentic Chicago Blues with the Taste of Soul Band. The Taste of Soul Band is Beijing’s “soul” authority on real Blues music. Taste of Soul brings you hits from Blues greats Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughn and many more. Ciro’s Pomodoro, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Nali Patio, Chaoyang District 朝阳区那里花园三里屯路81号波莫多洛 (5208 6008)

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Barolo Family Sunday Chef Gianluca and his offer a uniquely Italian experience every Sunday with exquisite antipasto, a wide selection of handcrafted pasta with paring sauce, traditional risotto, authentic dessert and unlimited fine Italian wines will be on display for your own choice. A la carte menu is also available. RMB 388 per person (plus 15% surcharge). Barolo. Ritz-Carlton Beijing, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8151) 北京丽嘉酒店,朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号

朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店2层

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Search Engine Optimization and Chinese Social Networks –How They Can Affect Your Business IsCham Beijing, along with SwissCham, SingCham and AustCham, are delighted to invite you to a breakfast seminar dealing with Searching Engine Optimization, Chinese social networks on how they can affect your business. RMB 200 for members and RMB 350 for non-members. Please register in advance via ilil@ischam. org Hilton hotel, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 beijing.ischam. org/events/upcoming-events

9.30AM-8PM Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival with A Gift From Intercontinental This Dragon Boat Festival, give your family and friend a memorable gift from InterContinental Beijing Beichen. Their delicious range of gift-wrapped rice dumplings, prepared with meticulous care and only the finest ingredients, are once again available for you to share. RMB 148 net for (8 pcs) Classic Gift Box and RMB 198 net for (12pcs) Deluxe Gift Box. For more information, please dial 8437 1427. Italian Trattoria, InterContinental Beijing Beichen, 8 Beichen Xilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北辰西路8号北京北辰洲际酒店

10AM-9PM New Flamenco Course Casa Flamenco will start new flamenco dance and guitar courses for the complete beginner students. flamencobeijing@ gmail.com (8532 1915, 139 1091 4251) Qijiayuan Diplomatic Compound, 3 Jianguomenwai Jianhualu, 朝阳区建国门外建华路3号齐家园外交公寓

11.30AM-10PM Dragon Boat Festival Rice Dumpling Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival at Legendale Hotel. Enjoy Five Grains Rice Dumpling at RMB 188/set. Purple Rice Lotus Seed Goqi Rice Dumpling (100g). Red Bean & Purple Rice Dumpling (100g). Five Grains Rice Dumpling (100g). Five Grains Ten Beans Rice Dumpling (100g) Jianshui Bean Paste Rice Dumpling (100g) Abalone Conch

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Search Engine Optimization and Chinese Social Networks –How They Can Affect Your Business IsCham Beijing, along with SwissCham, SingCham and AustCham, are delighted to invite you to a breakfast seminar dealing with Searching Engine Optimization, Chinese social networks on how they can affect your business. RMB 200 for members and RMB 350 for non-members. Please register in advance via ilil@ischam.org Hilton hotel, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 beijing.ischam. org/events/upcoming-events & Conpoy Rice Dumpling (600g) RMB 268/set. For inquiries or reservations, please call 8511 3388 ext.8968 (Macau Chinese Restaurant) Legendale Hotel, 90-92 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District 东城区金宝街90-92号励骏酒店

SALT Spring Evenings Enjoy Paulo’s twists on SALT favourites. Check out the new seasonal wine and drinks list to complement your dining. Reservations encouraged. Two courses RMB 198, three courses RMB 228. SALT, 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japanese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District (6437 8457) 盐，朝阳区将台西路9号2层(珀丽酒店西边）

2-5PM High Tea @ROOM Enjoy six kinds of Chinese tea and nine varieties of tea cakes for your afternoon relaxation. A pot of tea and two tea cakes is RMB 68. ROOMbeijing. Rm 301-302, 3/F, Park Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8517 2033) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心 301-302室 room-beijing.com

6PM-8PM MODO After-Work Happy Hour Hip up your week with an after-work wined-up. Get your hands on MODO’s self service wine bar and taste eight different wine labels by the glass, half priced from Mondays to Thursdays. The eight wines are available in MODO’s Enomatic wine dispenser

machine, a card based piece of wine wonder. Promotion from Monday 19 March to Thursday 31 May 2012. (6415 7217) 3/F, Sanlitun Village South (close to Element Fresh), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区3楼(近新元素)

7-8PM Absinthe Green Hour Come to meet the Green Fairy and taste authentic Boheme flavor. They have made bigger their Absinthe collection. Now more than 20 excellent new kinds of Absinthe are served in a European traditional way. (136 9142 5744) Modernista, 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

7.30-11PM Beijing Writers Group Meet fellow scribes and trade tips on improving your writing. Just show up or contact Jonathan 186 1139 6194 or e-mail Bridget at storyvillegirl@gmail.com. The Bookworm. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6586 9507) 朝阳区工体北路4号院 chinabookworm. com

TIMES VARY Temptation Mondays Get over the Monday blues with 30% off any bottle of wine. Mosto (5208 6030). Mosto. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6030) 朝阳区三里屯路81 号那里花园3层

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Selling with NLP BenCham Beijing invites you to learn Neuro Linguistic Programming. You will begin to understand the mindset of your clients, to adapt your style, build awareness to mirror and match styles and channel the dialogue to achieve your intended outcomes. RMB 3,500 for members and RMB4,000 for non members (2-days training). Price includes material, lunch, and 10% discount for the second participant from the same company, 15% discount for the 3rd registration and above of the same company. Please register at bencham. org/web/B20120619NLP.aspx and return it to jderouax@bencham.org CCIFC Beijing,Conference Room, Office Units C512, 5/F, Office and Apartment Building, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基酒店公寓行政楼5层 C512会议室

10-11.30AM Traveler’s Health Travel Health specialist Dr Emanuel Luttersdorfer will discuss current travel issues and

concerns for different regions of the world, and advise how to prepare for medical emergencies before your trip. Dr Luttersdorfer will also cover travel vaccination requirements and recommendations. Beijing International SOS Clinic, Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District (6462 9112) 北京国际救援中心，朝阳区新源里16号琨莎中心一座105室

12.30-3.30PM Finance Knowledge Sharing Group DCCC has the pleasure of inviting you to the next meeting of the ‘Financial Workgroup’ for professionals working in Danish companies in China, to share best practices and discuss shared challenges. Topics include internal controls/anti-corruption, social insurance for foreigners, shared service centers, cash management and planning, and tax optimization. Please sign up no later than 18th June at mail@dccc.com.cn 20/F, Tower A of Pacific Century Place, 2A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体北路甲2 号盈科中心A栋20层

6-11PM Casino Nights at Modernista Every Tuesday they hold a night for those ready to play poker & mahjong. Advanced and Beginners are welcome. Try your luck and exchange your chips for drinks at closing, or any other day of the month. (136 9142 5744) modernistabj@yahoo.com. Modernista, 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie,

Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

7-10.30PM Rotisserie All You Can Eat As well as freshly home-brewed beers, Hopfenstube of Crown Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town has prepared a Rotisserie All You Can Eat at RMB 138 per person. Spend your night with a lot of fun at Hopfenstube and enjoy their Whole BBQ Chicken, Mixed German Sausage Skewer, Greek Style Rotisserie Lamb Beef Churrasco and a lot more as much as you can. Crowne Plaza Hotel Chaoyang U-Town, 3 Sanfeng Beili, U-Town, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5909 6688, 400 886 2255) 北京朝阳悠唐皇冠假日酒店，朝阳区三丰北里3号

7.30PM Green Drinks Join Beijing’s green community at their monthly meetand-greet. Happy hour promotions apply. Free. 7.30pm. The Bookworm. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6586 9507) 朝阳区工体北路4号院 chinabookworm.com

9-11PM Temple of Laughter Comedy Night Six of Beijing’s finest Comedians making you laugh at Temple Bar in Gulou for another night of Stand-Up Comedy brought to you by Comedy Club China. Hosted by Beijing funnyman, Toby Jarman. Free. Temple. B202, 206 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (131 6107 0713) 东城区鼓楼东大街206号B202

9-11.30PM Jazz Jam Session So you think you can play jazz? Come to Jianghu Bar for the Jam Session! Every Tuesday they have different musicians coming to jam - not only Jazz, but also Blues, Fushion, Avant-Garde, Progressive, Experimental, etc. Just grab your musical instrument and come prove it. This jam session welcomes all musicians. Free to attend. (186 1008 7613) site. douban.com/jianghujiubar, JincanZh@ gmail.com Jianghu Bar, 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District 东城区交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号江湖酒吧

Traveler’s Health Travel Health specialist Dr Emanuel Luttersdorfer will discuss current travel issues and concerns for different regions of the world, and advise how to prepare for medical emergencies before your trip. Dr Luttersdorfer will also cover travel vaccination requirements and recommendations. Beijing International SOS Clinic, Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District (6462 9112) 北京国际救援中心，朝阳区新源里16号琨莎中心一座105室

9.30PM-MIDNIGHT Bolero Music Cuban love songs performed live. Buy-one-get-one-free mojitos all night long. Modernista. 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9142 5744, modernistabj@yahoo. com) 东城区宝钞胡同44号

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8.30-11.30AM Using Inter-Cultural Coaching Skills to Empower Your Team The needs and preferences of generation Y workers in China are quite different than those of the previous generation. Managers who can adopt a global mindset and use coaching skills to overcome inter-cultural barriers will be better equipped to build stronger teams and retain the best members of their team. This 2 ½ hour session is designed for leaders and managers, giving the skills needed to coach effectively in an inter-cultural environment. Beijing Wanda Sofitel Hotel, Building C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国路 93号万达广场C座北京万达索菲特酒店

Divas’ Wednesday Buy-one-get-one-free on bottles of Moët & Chandon and champagne cocktails. Free. 9pm-midnight. Xiu, 6/F, Park Life (entrance across from the Park Hyatt hotel lobby), Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8567 1108) 秀，朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店6层银泰中

(8599 6666)

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6PM-MIDNIGHT Ladies’ Night at Ciro’s Two-for-one cocktails and Gypsy Kings covers from The Ismat Band. Free. (band starts 9.30pm). Ciro’s Pomodoro, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6008) 波莫多洛. 朝阳区三里屯北路81号

7-10PM Free Soccer Training Session Join this football team as they are recruiting new members for their weekly training competition. It is free to attend and all cost will be AA-shared (around RMB 30 including min-water each time). No play no pay. Please contact czfdl@hotmail.com 1 Anding Lu, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District 朝阳区亚运村安定路1号 (6491 0468)

7.30PM-9.30PM Balboa Style Swing Classes Come to learn to swing with the best Swing Dance Teachers, Josh Dominick and Leru. RMB50/60 per class. swingbeijing.com, 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (13691425744) 东城区宝钞胡同44号

8-10PM Open Mic Night Musicians, singers, poets, rappers and ventriloquists all welcome. No need for advanced registration, but you will need some discernible talent. Bring your own instruments. Free. 12SQM. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong,

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8PM-MIDNIGHT Wine Fever Buy a bottle and get free-flow tapas. RMB 200. 8-10pm. Enoterra, D405, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6076) 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园D405室

8.30-10PM Pudao Wines Master Class: Bordeaux and Burgundy Learn about wines, then drink them. Reservations essential: email beijing@pudaowines. com. RMB 500 (non-members), free (members). 8.30pm. Pudao Wines. Unit F1-01, Tower AB, The Office Park, 10 Jintong Xilu, Chaoyang District (8590 3020) 朝阳区金桐西路10号远洋光华国际AB座F1-01

9PM-MIDNIGHT Divas’ Wednesday Buy-one-get-onefree on bottles of Moët & Chandon and champagne cocktails. Free. 9pmmidnight. Xiu, 6/F, Park Life (entrance across from the Park Hyatt hotel lobby), Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8567 1108) 秀. 朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店6层银泰中心悦生活6层

TIMES VARY “Tomahawk” at Grange Grill A new signature dish-Tomahawk will bring

guests renewing experience of tasting steak, which will be a great choice for a delight group dining. The beef “Tomahawk” is a rib fillet with a long rib bone left attached. Resembling an Indian tomahawk this specification can be packed off grain fed young beef 70 days. (5922 8880) westinbeijingdining.com. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8888) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

Aria Bar Classic and Modern Cocktail Come to Aria Bar for an exciting and unique opportunity to journey through a selection of classic and modern cocktails such as Perfect Manhattan, Mojito, Asian Mary and Bajito. For reservation, please call 6505 2266 extension 36. Aria, 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District朝阳区建国门外大街1 号中国大饭店二层阿丽雅

Q Bar Springing into Summer Special Q Bar has long been known for our summery spirits, from refreshing Q Bar Mintinis to Lychee Ginger Caipirinhas and seductive Passion Fruit Mojitos. (6595 9239) Top floor of Eastern Inn Hotel, 6 Baijiazhuang Lu (the south end of Sanlitun Nanlu), Chaoyang District 朝阳区百家庄6号（朝阳门医院北门东100米）三里屯南路逸羽连锁酒店顶楼

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11.30AM-10PM Dragon Boat Festival @ The RitzCarlton Beijing In celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival, the Ritz-Carlton Beijing has crafted a variety of rice pudding delights with traditional and authentic recipes by Chef Ku. With so many delicious rice puddings to choose from, why not create your own package for family and business associates to share this joyful festival! Rice pudding is provided at Yu from June 1 to June 30, 2012. For enquiries or reservations, please call 5908 8111. Yu, Ritz-Carlton Beijing, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District., Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳区建国路甲83号华贸中心丽思卡尔顿酒店, 玉

11am-1am Paulaner “Biergarten” is open It’s summer time again and Paulaner Bräuhaus opens the BBQ season in

Biergarten! Come enjoy gourmet delights and the Bavarian grills and wake your health up with our Chef Ranninger’s healthy and hearty German salads in this summer. Kempinski Hotel, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

6.30-9.30PM Hilton Wine Club Every Thursday sommelier Julia Zhu hosts wine tastings where guests can enjoy five different wines from a variety of regions. RMB 150 per person, RMB 88 per person for in-house guests. The Hilton Beijing. 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5000) 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号

7-9PM Beijing Aardvarks Rugby Training The Beijing Aardvarks Rugby Club welcomes you to join their weekly Rugby Training sesions near CBD on Thursdays @ 720pm (Please call for Specific Location) as they gear up for the 2012 Beijing Cup and the 2012 Shanghai 7’s tournament, accompanied with team tours to Xiamen, Chengdu and more. Contact Stu (134 3670 1915, aardvarksrfc@yahoo.com, beijingaardvarks.org)

Italian Products Tasting Night This is one of the most impressive tastings you can find in Beijing. BCG is bringing Salami, Parmigiano, Gorgonzola, Italian wines and much more for a superb dinner. RMB 180 for a big, big plate. (136 9142 5744) 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

7.30-9PM Dance Theatre: Interface 2012 Director and Choroegrapher, Hou Ying, is an independent artist and choreographer. While in China, Hou Ying danced for the Beijing Police Troupe from 1990-1994 and then for the Guangdong Modern Dance Company from 1994-2001. It was at that time she took first place in the Russian International Dance Competition in 1996 with her work, Spirit of the Night. In 2011, she organized the ADF(American Dance Festival)at He Nan in China. In 2012, her choreography work “Mi” won the first prize on choreography in the Third Dance Contest of China. RMB 80 per person and RMB 40 for student. (6400 6472) The Top-Drama Theater, 46 Fangjia Hutong, Lama Temple Street, Dongcheng District 东城区方家胡同46号

9PM Ladies Night at Zeta Bar Great music, free MULATA Rum cocktails and a “girl-zone” exclusive for ladies. Zeta Bar, 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5050) 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1 号希尔顿饭店2层颐达吧

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Paulaner “Biergarten” is open It’s summer time again and Paulaner Bräuhaus opens the BBQ season in Biergarten! Come enjoy our gourmet delights and the Bavarian grills and wake your health up with our Chef Ranninger’s healthy and hearty German salads in this summer. Kempinski Hotel, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

Liu Yue Guitar Trio +++Jam Session With the first-rate jazz musicians as band members, Liu Yue Trio is about to present his original works in our Jazz Festival this year, including Wen Zhu, Zhong Guo Gu Niang, Guo Long Jiang, etc. They are all modern Jazz songs with a strong flavor of Chinese music. He is one of the well-known jazz guitarists and bassists in Beijing; a member of Cui Jian‘s Band; the image spokesman for the world renowned bass brand Warwick; the strings spokesmen for D‘Addario. With deep and unique understanding of jazz bass and jazz guitar, Liu expresses the internal elements of music through his superb and refined skill in performances. 2/F, 2 Qianhai Nanyan Lu, 2 Qianhai Nanyanlu (just to the west of the post office on Di’anmenwai Dajie), Xicheng District 西城区地安门外大街前海南沿2号楼2层 (8403 2131)

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Pink Fridays LGBT-friendly evening showcasing pink Piscos, Cosmos and daiquiris. Free. Terra, 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

6-10PM Caballo Caballo Tigre Tigre After one month in Beijing, the artists of Equipo Plastico will showcase their biggest selection of artworks done within this time. You will be able to see their perspectives towards this city projected within their style of unusual combination of shapes and colors. Free to attend. Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路 81号那里花园

6-11PM MEAT Me! Australian tenderloin features in this meat-heavy buffet. RMB 328+15%, RMB 108 extra for free-flow house wine and Stella Artois. Elements, Hilton Beijing 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District (5865 5020) 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层元素阁

9-11PM Pierre Pradat Trio Live Pierre Pradat is known as one of Beijing’s music scene most talented, creative and versatile musician. A very sought after piano and keyboard player, he developed an unconditional love for jazz music early on, and now collaborates with the best musicians in Beijing, Tokyo, New York City, etc. ‘Pierre Pradat Trio’ will play live at Le Petit Gourmand today. Attendance is free, so come sip a drink or enjoy a full dinner will you enjoy their performance! Le Petit Gourmand, 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层小美食家 (6417 6095)

9PM-Midnight Milonga Emoción Meet and mingle with fellow Tango lovers. RMB 50 (includes one drink) John Hawkins. B1/F, Workers’ Gymnasium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (139 1120 1872, 6551 2971, 6552 5905, TangoChinoClub@gmail.com) 创意之窗, 朝阳区工人体育馆工体北路

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Pink Fridays LGBT-friendly evening showcasing pink Piscos, Cosmos and daiquiris. Free. Terra, 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

9PM-2AM Milango at Vida Mia Tango Club Meet local tango lovers and share a drink with the owner and make new friends. RMB 30 includes one drink. Vida Mia Tango Club. 58 Dongzhongjie, Meihui Dasha, Unit 1, 203, Dongcheng District (186 0114 3498, vidamiaclub@yahoo.com) 东城区东中街58号美惠大厦一单元 203室, 东四十条桥附近

9.30PM-12.30AM Anna Stamburg Band Blues, jazz and soul. Free. Ciro’s Pomodoro. 81 Nali Patio, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District (5208 6008) 朝阳区那里花园三里屯路81号

9.30-MIDNIGHT Apple Ho Jazz Quartet Apple Ho is a rising star of a female jazz singer. She was born in a Peking Opera family, she learned Peking Opera when she was still a little girl. Apple graduated from the Tianjin Music Conservatory by major of modern music in 2009. Now Moreno Donadel, the Italia jazz piano player & composer, tutors her. Apple Ho dedicated to the Jazz music from 2007. After that time, she was lead vocal of theme songs of some international events. And she worked with lots of Jazz musician in some concerts and won good reputation, e.g. 2010 of SH Expo, she was invited

by the Ambassador of Denmark to performed in the concert in Denmark Exhibition Center, she played with Danish top Jazz band, “The Thies.” She was invited to the Copenhagen Music Festival in the same year. In 2011, she performed at Shanghai Int’l Jazz Festival. Meanwhile she play actress in some musicals at present. Free to attend. 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号 (136 9142 5744)

TIMES VARY Slow Boat Beers dock at Terra Enjoy a selection of Slow Boat craft brews at Terra for RMB 45 a pint. Terra. 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号 Summer Essentials Start with a 90 minutes Lymphatic Drainage massage, followed by a Abdominal Detox therapy to reduce retention of fluids and restores vitality or begin with a 90 minutes tradition Chinese therapy and complete with a foot acupressure that restore body chi and energy flow for overall wellness at just RMB 780 plus surcharge (original price is RMB 1060 plus surcharge). 6/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District 东城区王府井东大街8号北京王府井希尔顿6层 (5812 8888 ext 8560)

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saturday 9AM-3PM

French Brunch at Le Petit Gourmand Start off your Saturdays and your Sundays with a generous French brunch of eggs, bacon, potatoes and sausages, fresh fruit salad and French pastries. RMB 98. lepetitigourmand. com.cn (6417 6095) Le Petit Gourmand, 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里

Mexican Saturdays at Kranzler’s Kranzler’s is delighted to welcome a Mexico-inspired addition to its Saturday buffet. Eat your fill from freshly-rolled chicken, beef and fish tortilla wraps, cured salmon quesadillas, rustic guacamole and chicken & corn soup, washed down with zingy lime margaritas. RMB 98 in addition to regular buffet charge of RMB 268. All prices are subject to 15% surcharge. (6465 3388 ext.4222) restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com Kempinski Hotel, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区

10-11.30AM

顺义区安华街10号顺义国际学校

街8号铂晶豪庭108-109室

凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

7-9pm

屯后街同里3层小美食家

BEANSTALK-HOME LEAGUE SPRING 2012 Sports Beijing and Basketball World are co-organizing the Spring 2012 basketball program at Beanstalk International Bilingual School. This is a community program that follows the curriculum and structure of the already successful Home League program at Shunyi. All the programs are organized by Coach David Gros with support from a team of qualified and enthusiastic coaches. RMB 1,500. activities@sportsbj.com (6430 1370 / 1176) Beanstalk International Bilingual School, 10 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District

two kinds of red from Australian and followed by a refreshing white wine from New Zealand. You will be served with three kinds of Wine as well as selected Cheese and complimentary appetizer. RMB 150 per person and you will enjoy a further 20% off on any bottle purchased store wide. Due to limited seats and high interest, please confirm your attendance via phone 6416 0523 or email your RSVP to vinejoy98@gmail.com Vinejoy Wine Bar and Cellar VINEJOY Beijing, Unit 108-109, World Residence, 8 Shizipo Jie, Dongcheng District 东城区十字坡

Ladies Night Unwind in the evening with a Renaissance signature cocktail, or choose from our selection of fine wines from all over the world. For information, please call at 6468 9999 ext. 3129. Renaissance Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区霄运路36号

7-10.30PM Saturday Night Wine Tasting A great opportunity to taste the most recognized Australian wine, Penfolds. This Saturday night, we are delighted to invite you join us at Vinejoy Wine Bar and Cellar for a great night out, social with your friends, meet wine lovers and try our highly recommend

7.30-9.30PM Chinese Movie Night Culture Yard holds weekly Chinese movie nights “China through Cinema”. Films are screened in Chinese with English subtitles. Culture Yard’s Chinese Movie Night series introduces important directors and major trends in Chinese cinema over the last three decades. RMB 25 per person including popcorn & soft drinks. Registration is necessary. Culture Yard,10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (BeiXinQiao Exit C, turn left, walk 400m). 东城区石雀胡同10号越洋 Please register at 8404 4166 or email workshop@cultureyard. net

8.30-11.30pm Latin and Ballroom Dancing Party Sino-Chu wine bar holds Latin and Ballroom dancing parties every Saturday night. Minimum RMB 30 purchase from the wine bar is required to attend. Sino-Chu Wine Bar. 18 Liangmahe Nanlu (behind the Australian embassy), Chaoyang District (8532 2418) 朝阳区东直门外大街亮马河南路18号

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Latin and Ballroom Dancing Party Sino-Chu wine bar holds Latin and Ballroom dancing parties every Saturday night. Minimum RMB 30 purchase from the wine bar is required to attend. Sino-Chu Wine Bar. 18 Liangmahe Nanlu (behind the Australian embassy), Chaoyang District (8532 2418) 朝阳区东直门

Indulge in German White Asparagus The renowned French Restaurant, Jaan, at Raffles Beijing Hotel invites you to discover a gastronomic joyride of finest German “White Asparagus”, which is also referred to as “White Gold”. Enjoy Chef Laia’s special a la carte and set dinner menu featuring Crab and Asparagus Tartar; Asparagus Soup with Scallop; Steamed Cod Fish Wrapped in Spinach with Buttered Asparagus, Riesling Emulsion; Cooked Ham with buttered Asparagus and Baby Potatoes. (6526 3388 ext 4186) Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 Dong Chang’an Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区东长安大街33号

外大街亮马河南路18号

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8AM-6PM Hiking Through Hills and Water in Shuiquan Canyon Shuiquan Canyon is a rare place here where one finds water coursing in harmony with the surrounding hills and valleys. Along the road, visitors will see broken sections of the Great Wall stretching from steep ridges. You’ll arrive at Xiangtun Village, a small mountain village first built in 1623 during the Ming Dynasty. info@discoverbj.com, DiscoverBJ.com

10AM-12PM Survival Chinese Come to one or more of these workshops to learn the essential vocabulary for surviving in China! 200 RMB (600 RMB advanced payment for all 4). contact@cultureyard.net (8404 4166). 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (Beixinqiao, exit C, turn left, walk 400m). 东城区石雀胡同10号

11AM-10.30PM Mezzacorona Promotion Bene is presenting you six wines from the award-wining winery Mezzacorona to guarantee a real Italian gastronomic experience. Prices from RMB 48+ per glass to RMB 238+ per bottle. Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, 36 Dongcheng Beilu, Global Trade Center, Dongcheng District 东城区东城区北三环路36号环球贸易中心,北京金隅喜来登酒店

11.30AM-3PM Healthy Bubbalicious The usual fun of the buffet brunch, with interactive games and nutritional information to help you give your health a kick. RMB 498+15% (includes free-flow champagne). Seasonal Tastes. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8880) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店2层

11.30-9PM Vietnamese King Prawn Creations Get ready for the new gastronomic experience of Vietnamese King Prawn creations at My China and Compass Grill. Their Chef will present you with some very special delights to spoil your taste buds. Compass Grill, Hilton Beijing Capital Airport, Terminal

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Mashup Badminton Come play what the Chinese play – Badminton! Whether you’re a newbie with RMB 35 rackets (you get 2 rackets for that price) or with RMB 1,000 rackets, come on out. There are people at all skill levels. They do a rotational style, so you’ll get to play with many different people. info@mashupasia.com mashupasia.com 3, Capital International Airport, Chaoyang District 朝阳区首都机场3号航站希尔顿酒店 (6458 8888)

11.30am-10.30pm Portugal and the Communities New Set Menu @ Camões Portuguese Restaurant Chef Paulo introduces you the new Portugal and the Communities Set Menu, highlighting Duo Grill Bell Pepper Mousse with Roasted Sardine; Green Vegetable Soup with Portuguese “Chouriço”; Mouth Watering Monkfish Rice with Prawns; Pan Fried Pork Tender with Razor Clams and Coriander Sauce; Duo of Portuguese tarts (Egg Tart, Cheese Tart) among many others delicacies. RMB 418+15% per person. Lunch 11:30 am–14:30 pm. Dinner 18:00 pm–22:30 pm. For reservations or inquiries, please call 85113388 ext. 8920. Camões , Legendale Hotel, 90-92 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District 东城区金宝街90-92号励骏酒店

5-7PM Mashup Badminton Come play

what the Chinese play – Badminton! Whether you’re a newbie with RMB 35 rackets (you get 2 rackets for that price) or with RMB 1,000 rackets, come on out. There are people at all skill levels. They do a rotational style, so you’ll get to play with many different people. info@mashupasia.com mashupasia.com

5-8PM Half Price on Wines by the Glass Hip up your week with an after-work wined-up in MODO! Get your hands on MODO’s self service wine bar and taste 8 different wine labels by the glass, half priced all week. The eight wines are available in MODO’s Enomatic wine dispenser machine, a card based piece of wine wonder. Free to attend. (6415 7207) MODO , 3/F, Sanlitun Village South (close to Element Fresh), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village南区3楼(近新元素)

TIMES VARY Sunday Brunch One of the best champagne brunches in town relies on quality rather than quantity. RMB 428+15% per person (includes free-flow champagne). VIC, 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (8599 6666) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座6层 VIC 国际美食

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11.30AM-2.30PM Feast Buffet A vibrant buffet and a la carte offerings featuring a combination of Western and Asian culinary delights. The live cooking stations allow guests to experience the action and savor the aroma. Business lunch at RMB 138 (net). Buffet dinner at RMB 288 (net). Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, 36 Beisanhuan Donglu, Dongcheng District. (5798 8888) 东城区北三环东路36号北京金隅喜来登酒店

11.30AM-10PM Egyptian Buffet Craving An Egyptian guest chef prepares traditional Egyptian dishes, including lentil soup, stuffed pigeon, Egyptian shawarma chicken, rokak dough with ground beef, and many other fantastic dishes. RMB 158 per person for lunch and RMB 188 per person for dinner. Rate is

subject to 15% surcharge. Renaissance Café, Renaissance Beijing Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区

13911510134. Rumi, 1A Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District (8454 3838) rumigrill.com 入

朝阳区霄云路36号北京国航万丽酒店

迷, 朝阳区工体北路甲1号兆龙饭店对面

6-8PM

7-11PM

MODO After-Work Happy Hour Hip up your week with an after-work wined-up. Get your hands on MODO’s self service wine bar and taste eight different wine labels by the glass, half priced from Mondays to Thursdays. The eight wines are available in MODO’s Enomatic wine dispenser machine, a card based piece of wine wonder. Promotion from Monday 19 March to Thursday 31 May 2012. (6415 7217) 3/F, Sanlitun Village South (close to Element Fresh), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路19号

Nonino Grappa Wine Dinner Grappa distillers since 1897, Nonino were the first distillers to produce grappa from a single grape variety, the Picolit grape. This unique dinner will be hosted by Mrs Antonella Nonino, Managing Director of Nonino, featuring 6 grappas paired with our Trattoria La Gondola Chef Paride’s special menu. RMB 688 + 15% surcharge per person. Trattoria La Gondola, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝

三里屯Village南区3楼(近新元素)

7-8PM Success Club A health club is a place to improve your health, but where do you go to improve your success? Community, to meet and socialize with others with a common interest in self improvement, is our primary purpose. We share ideas about goal setting, motivation, mastermind, and continuing education. Call Steve on

阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号意大利威尼斯餐厅 (6465 3388 ext 5707)

8-9.30PM Yoga & Live Music Yoga Instructors, Victor Chau and Dee Rawlins, will help you relax with their yoga techniques and then you get to enjoy performance by guitar player, Jordan Thomas Mitchell. RMB 200 per person and RMB 150 for the first time. Class limited to a small group each time for the quality of the experience so that the teaching can be focused on each participant. All levels are welcome. Kocoon Spa Lounge and Elixirs. Please register at 6410 5016.

8-10.30PM Tango Classes Mark and Annie teach the “dance of love.” Classes for both beginner and intermediate levels RMB 70 per person, RMB 60 per person if you sign up as a couple (includes a free soft drink). Hot Cat Club. 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District (6400 7868) 东城区方家胡同46号艺术园区(国子监南临)

8PM-1AM

Bubbly Season at Rendez-Vous Order a bottle of award winning champagne Duval Leroy at Rendezvous Bar and Lounge. With each bottle you order, they serve either a seafood degustation menu, including fresh imported oysters with shallot vinaigrette, smoked salmon parfait with crème fraiche, and sashimi on a shaved radish salad, or a bowl of fresh strawberries with double cream. RMB 680 per bottle from May 3 to June 31, 2012. Rendez-vous Bar and Lounge, Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号Rendez-vous酒吧 (6465 3388 ext 4200)

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The 8th China (Beijing) International Coal Equipment & Mine Technical Equipment Expo, 2012 There will be more than 800 companies from all over the world participating in this expo. In this exhibition, you will see the showing image and latest achievements of large-scale mining groups at home and abroad, the Coal City Investment Projects, the latest coal mining industry manufacturing equipment and etc. (5753 2019/182 1118 7279) kindleechina@gmail.com China (Beijing) International Exhibition Center, 6 Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路6

The 8th China (Beijing) International Coal Equipment & Mine Technical Equipment Expo, 2012 There will be more than 800 companies from all over the world participating in this expo. In this exhibition, you will see the showing image and latest achievements of large-scale mining groups at home and abroad, the Coal City Investment Projects, the latest coal mining industry manufacturing equipment and etc. (5753 2019/182 1118 7279) kindleechina@ gmail.com. China (Beijing) International Exhibition Center, 6 Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路6号中国国际展览中心

号中国国际展览中心

11.30AM-10PM Spice Up Your Life The Renaissance Café offers guests authentic Thai delicacies bursting with tropical flavors. Lunch Buffet at RMB 158 per person. Dinner Buffet at RMB 188 per person. (6468 9999 ext 3121) Rate is subject to 15% surcharge. Children of 12 years and below pay half price. 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. Renaissance Cafe, Renaissance Beijing Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区霄云路36号，北京国航万丽酒店

A Taste of Malaysia at Scene a Café Scene a Café Chef de Cuisine Kenneth Chee, a native Malaysian with more than 20 years of culinary experience, invites discerning food lovers to experience the flavors, aromas and colors of exotic Malaysian cuisine at Scene a Cafe’s dinner buffet, which highlights some exquisitely crafted dishes. The dinner buffet is priced at RMB 298 plus 15% service charge per person. (6505 2266 ext 35) China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 33) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店

2.30-6.30PM Chinese Training - Coaching For Motivation Course Session 2 Unleashing the power and potential of people is critical for business success. Coaching is one of the most powerful methods that managers can use to empower and inspire their people to reach higher levels of perform-

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ance and productivity. Danish Chamber of China invites you to attend this workshop to build up your skills in business. For members, RMB 100 per person for the first 3 participants from same company; RMB 80 per person for the above 3 participants from same company. For non members, RMB 300 per person. (5922 3388) Radisson BLU Hotel Beijing, 6A, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路甲 6号北京皇家大饭店

6-10PM Traditional Beijing Extravaganza at Dynasty Plaza Enjoy Beijing-style dishes and time-honored local foods at Dynasty Plaza. RMB 268 net per person. (5816 8888 ext. 8298) Dynasty Plaza, Sunworld Dynasty Hotel, 50 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. 东城区王府井大街50号北京天伦王朝酒店

8-10PM Gaelic Football Training Join the Beijing Gaelic men and women’s football club for training Tuesday 8pm in Lido at Si’de Park. Contact the club at beijinggaa@yahoo.com for more information. RMB 40, free for first-timers. (6438 6093) Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区将台西路

8PM-1AM The Lounge Reward yourself a fabulous martini and cocktail night after a long working day. (5927 8888) 1/F, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiao Yun Lu, Chaoyang District

朝阳区霄云路甲26号北京海航大厦万豪酒店1层大堂吧

8.30-10.30PM Mashup Coed Dodgeball League Everyone signs up as an individual and gets “mashed” into different teams where you’ll meet plenty of new people and make new friends while you play 6-on-6 dodgeball. Maximum 12 players on a team. RMB 500 for the season. Dongsi Olympic Community Sports Culture Center (near Chaoyangmen Station on Line 2), 14 Chaoyangmen North Alley, Dongcheng Distric 东四奥林匹克社区体育文化中心, 朝阳门内北小街14号

9-11.30PM Free Jazz Jam at Jianghu Bring your instrument and come jam with musicians of a variety of styles – from blues, jazz, funk, fusion and more. Free. Jianghu Live Show Bar. 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District (6401 5269) 东城区交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号

TIMES VARY Slowboat Beers Dock at Terra Choose from American Pale Ale - a modern medium body American style pale ale or Slow Boat Red Ale - a complex malt character and nose, flavors of caramel and hints of chocolate grains evident in this medium bodied ale. Served by the pint for RMB 45. Terra. 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

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Wednesday 9AM

6-8PM After-Work Happy Hour at MODO Get hands on with MODO’s self service wine bar and taste eight different wine labels by the glass – half priced from Mondays to Thursdays, 6-8pm. MODO, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6415 7207) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village 南区3楼

Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城

The Hot Club at Modernista Following the tradition of Django Reinhardt’s Hot Club of France in the 1930’s this half Chinese, half French group performs Gypsy Jazz standards every Wednesday at Modernista. Modernista. 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9142 5744, modernistabj@yahoo.com) 东城区宝

区南锣鼓巷福祥1号

钞胡同44号

Divas’ Wednesday Buy-one-get-onefree on bottles of Moët & Chandon and champagne cocktails. Free. 9pmmidnight. Xiu, 6/F, Park Life (entrance across from the Park Hyatt hotel lobby), Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8567 1108)

8PM-MIDNIGHT Wine Fever Buy a bottle and get free-flow tapas. RMB 200. 8-10pm. Enoterra, D405, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6076) 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园D405室

9PM-MIDNIGHT

秀，朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店6 层银泰中心悦生活6层

Windy Barnes at MIX Indulge yourself with the smooth and luxurious vocals of jazz singer Windy Barnes. For more information & reservations, please contact 5922 8880 or visit westinbeijingdining.com. Mix. Westin Chaoyang 1/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8888) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

TIMES VARY Bubbly Season at Rendez-Vous Order a bottle of award winning champagne Duval Leroy. With each bottle you order, we serve either a seafood degustation menu, including fresh imported oysters with shallot vinaigrette, smoked salmon parfait with crème fraiche, and sashimi on a shaved radish salad, or a bowl of fresh strawberries with double cream. Kempinski Hotel, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

The British Chamber of Commerce in China’s Annual General Meeting During the meeting, members will be presented with the annual report and accounts, as well as updates on the Chamber’s accomplishments over the past year. In addition, the Chamber will hold the annual election for members to elect the Executive Committee who will guide the British Chamber for the coming year. In the evening the AGM will be followed by the Summer Party celebrating the 40th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the UK and the PRC. Please contact Hayley for more information at hayley.thomas@ britishchamber.cn or 8525 1111ext 704.

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Oasis Healthcare

Grace Beijing Hotel Harmonicare Beijing United Family

Radisson Blu Hotel

Beijing United Family 21st Century Healthcare International SOS

International Medical Center

Hong Kong International Medical Clinic

Hilton WangFuJing Peking Union Hospital

Vista Clinic Grand Millennium Beijing Bayley and Jackson Beijing United Family

Beijing Aier-Intech Eye Hospital

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Changping NANSHAO SHAHE UNIVERSITY PARK SHAHE GONGHUACHENG ZHUXINZHUANG

LIFE SCIENCE PARK

HUILONGGUAN DONGDAJIE

UA N ZH

YO N

GT AI

OKOU XIXIA

YUXIN

LINCUIQIAO

BEI

JIN

LIU

LIQ

QILIZHUANG

LIU

LIQ

IAO

EST

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TAT IO

IAO

FENGTAIDONGDAJIE FENGTAINANLU KEYULU

LIANGXIANG UNIVERSITY TOWN

LIANGXIANGNANGUAN

SUZHUANG

LIANGXIANG UNIVERSITY TOWN WEST

FENGTAIKEJIYUAN

XINGONG XIHONGMEN

GUOGONGZHUANG

GAOMIDIAN NORTH

DABAOTAI DAOTIAN

GAOMIDIAN SOUTH

CHANGYANG

ZAOYUAN

LIBAFANG

QINGYUANLU

GUANGYANGCHENG

HUANGCUNXIDAJIE

LIANGXIANG UNIVERSITY TOWN NORTH

HUANGCUN RAILWAY STATION

Fangshan

YIHEZHUANG BIOMEDICAL BASE

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TIANGONGYUAN

NANFAXIN

SHIMEN

SHUNYI

FENGBO

HOUSHAYU

HUALIKAN CHINA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER SUNHE MAQUANYING CUIGEZHUANG

WANGJING

Line 9

WANGJING EAST

Line 15

Changping Line Fangshan Line Yizhuang Line

XIAOCUN XIAOHONGMEN JIUGONG YIZHUANGQIAO YIZHUANG CULTURE PARK WANYUANJIE

YIZHUANG RAILWAY STATION

CIQU

Yizhuang CIQU SOUTH

JINGHAILU

TONGJINANLU

RONGCHANGDONGJIE

RONGJINGDONGJIE

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Business Business Listings Chambers of Commerce

AHK (Delegations of German Industry & Commerce) bj.china.ahk.de AmCham-China (The American Chamber of Commerce) .amchamchina.org Austcham Beijing austcham.org British Chamber of Commerce in China britishchamber.cn BENCHAM (Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China) bencham.org Camera di Commercio Italiana in Cina (China-Italy Chamber of Commerce) cameraitacina.com CCIFC (French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China) ccifc.org DCCC (Danish chamber of commerce in China) dccc.com.cn European Chamber (European Union Chamber of Commerce in China) euccc.com.cn Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China (HKCCC) hkccc.com.cn ICCCI (INDIA CHINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY) indiachinachamber.com IsCham China (The Israeli Chamber of Commerce in China) ischam.org Singcham (Singapore chamber of commerce and industry in China) singcham.com.cn Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China spanishchamber-ch.com Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China swedishchamber.com.cn Swisscham (Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce Beijing) bei.swisscham.org Professional Networking

Beijing Entrepreneurs ce-online.cn 2/F, Annex to Sunjoy Mansion No. 6 Ritan Road, Chaoyang District (6569 1321) 朝阳区北京市朝阳区日坛路6号新族大厦2层

Viva Beijing Professional Women’s Network Meets last Wednesday of every month. vivabeijing.org Entrepreneur’s Organization Beijing Chapter eobeijing.com Serviced offices

Vantone Commercial Center 万通商务中心 1) 26-27/F, Tower D, Vantone Center, A6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie,

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Chaoyang District (5905 5905) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街甲6号万通中心D座26-27 层; 2) 8/F, Tower A, 2 Fuchengmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District (8804 7288) 西城区阜城门外大街2号A座8层 vantone-

commercialcenter.com

The Executive Centre Level 15 Yintai Office Tower C, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6563 7888) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心银泰写字楼15层 executivecentre.com

Servcorp Rm 601, Bldg W2, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District (8520 0000) 东城

区东长安街1号东方广场W2办公楼601室

www.servcorp.net Servoffice International Centre 世鳌商务中心 1) 5/F, CBD International Tower, 16 Yongan Dongli, Chaoyang District 朝阳区永安东里16号 CBD国际大厦5层; 2) 4/F, Teda Times Center, 15 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区光华路15号泰达时代中心4层; 3) 12/F, Oversea Plaza, 8 Guanghua Dongli, Chaoyang District 朝阳区光华东里8 号中海广场南楼12层; 4) 10/F, SOHO Nexus Center, A19 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环北路甲 19号 SOHO嘉盛中心10层; 5) 9/F, Tower A West, Tianyin Mansion, A2 Fuxingmennan Dajie, Xicheng District 西城区复兴门南大街2号天银大厦A座西9层; 6) 1 Sanfeng Beili, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三丰北里1号 servoffice.com SBC Business Serviced (Beijing) Co., Ltd. 11/F, Tower A, Gateway, 18 Xiaguangli Beilu, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District (59231166) 朝阳区东三环霞光里北路18号佳程广场A座11层

Sbc.com.hk APBC Offices 1) 16/F Gemdale Plaza Tower A, 91 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District (5920 8333) 朝阳区建国路91 号金地中心A座16层; 2) 10/F, World Financial Center, East Tower, 1 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环中路1号环球金融中心东塔10层 (5920 8336); 3) 17/F Ping An

International Financial Plaza, Tower B, 1-3 Xin Yuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区新源南路1-3号平安国际金融中心B座17层 (5829 1888) apbcoffices.com Regus 12 locations available in Beijing: China World Tower 3, Zhongguancun Metropolis Tower, NCI Centre, China Life Tower, IFC, Parkview Green (Opening Soon), Financial Street Excel Centre, Prosper Center, Kerry Centre, Pacific Century Place, China Central Place, Lufthansa Center (400 120 1205) 国贸三期,中关村欧美汇大厦,北京新华保险大厦中心,北京中国人寿大厦,财源国际中心, 芳草地,雷格斯卓著中心,雷

格斯北京世纪财富中心,嘉里中心,盈科中心,华贸中心,燕莎中心 regus.cn

InnoBiz 27/F Tower C, Office Park, 5 Jinghua Nanjie, Chaoyang District (8535 0888) 朝阳区景华南街5号远洋· 光华国际C座27层 Innobizoffice.com

TRAVEL TRAVEL AGENCIES

Country Holidays Rm 2804, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (+21 3222 0616, beijing@countryholidays.com. cn) countryholidays.com.cn 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho11号楼2804

Kingdom Travel Specializes in corporate and holiday travel planning and offers airline, hotel, car, and cruise reservation services. Staffed by professional travel consultants. Apt 718, Bldg 2, Guanghualu Soho, 22 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5870 3388, fit@ kingdomtravel.com.cn) kingdomtravel. com.cn 中侨国旅, 朝阳区光华路22号光华路SOHO 2号楼718室

Sunflower Travel Specializes in leisure and business travel, offering international and domestic trips, and customized trips to create a unique travel experience. 22D, Bldg B, Ginza Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (8447 6361) sunflowertravel-cn.com, Dongcheng District. (8447 6361) 东城区东直门外大街48号东方银座B座22D)

TUI China Travel Co. Ltd. Travel services from an international team. Offers city tours, tour packages with special interest groups and individual travel arrangements all over China, as well as to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and other Asian countries. Unit 921-926, Bright China Chang An Bldg, Tower 2, 7 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8519 8800, privatetours@tui.cn) tui.cn 途易, 东城区建国门内大街7号光华长安大厦2座921-926 Airlines

Air Canada Rm C201, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (400 811 2001) aircanada.cn 加拿大航空, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心C201

Air France Rm 1609, 16/F, Bldg 1, Kuntai International Mansion, 12A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 880 8808) airfrance.com.cn 法国航空, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街甲12号昆泰国际大厦 1号楼1609室

Korean Air 901-3, Hyundai Motor Towers, 38 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8453 8137, 40065 88888) koreanair.com.cn 朝阳区霄云路38号现代汽车大厦901-3号

Phillipine Airlines Unit 1621, Tower 2, Bright China Chang An Building, No. 7 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District (6510 2991) cn.airphillipineairlines. com 菲律宾航空,东城区建国门内大街7 号光华长安大厦2座1621室

Turkish Airlines W103, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1867) thy.com 土耳其航空, 亮马桥路50号燕莎中心W103

United Airlines C/D1, 15/F, Tower A, Gateway Plaza, 18 Xiaguangli, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8468 6666) united.com 美国联合航空, 朝阳区东三环路霞光里18号佳程广场A座15层C/D1 Hotels

Grace Beijing Unit 1, 706 Houjie, 798 Art District (enter from north gate), 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (64361818) 酒仙桥路2号院798艺术区 706后街1号

Westin Beijing Financial Street, 9B Jinrong Jie (Financial Street), Xicheng District., Xicheng District (6606 8866) 西城区金融街乙9号威斯汀大酒店

Shangri-La Hotel Beijing, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District (6841 2211) 海淀区紫竹院路29号北京香格里拉饭店

Kempinski Hotel, Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388) 朝阳区亮马桥路50 号凯宾斯基饭店

Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5863 8888) 朝阳区东三环中路 61号北京富力万丽酒店

Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing 6A Dongbeisanhuan Road, Chaoyang District. (5922 3388) 北京市朝阳区北三

Serviced apartments

Ascott 1) Ascott Beijing, 108B Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (6567 8100) 朝阳区建国路108B; 2) Ascott Raffles City Beijing, 1-2 Dongzhimennan Dajie, Dongcheng District (8405 3888) 东城区东直门南大街1-2 3) Somerset Grand Fortune Garden Beijing, 46 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (8451 8888) 朝阳区亮马桥路46号; 4) Somerset ZhongGuanCun Beijing, 15 Haidian Zhongjie, Haidian District (5873 0088) 海淀区海淀中街15号; 5) Luxury Serviced Residence Beijing, 17 Jianhua Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6566 2200) 朝阳区建华南路17号 ascottchina.com, the-ascott.com, somerset.com The Millennium Residences @ Beijng Fortune Plaza Bldg 6, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (8588 2888) 朝阳区东三环中路七号院六号楼 millenniumresidencesbeijing.com Oakwood Residence Beijing No. 8 Dongzhimenwai Xiejie, Chaoyang District, Beijing (5995 2888)北京市朝阳区东直门外斜街8号 oakwoodasia.com/ oakwood-residence-beijing Fraser Residence CBD Block B, Ocean International Centre, 58 Dongsihuanzhonglu, Chaoyang District (5870 9188, 40088 16988, sales.frbeijing@ frasershospitality.com) 朝阳区东四环中

王府井希尔顿酒店

The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8888) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing, 168 Guang’anmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District (6338 1999) 西城区广安门外大街168号希尔顿逸林酒店

Marriott Beijing Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8888) 朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店

Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5000) 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1 号北京希尔顿酒店

中心, 朝阳区新源里16号琨莎中心1座 105室

Beijing Puhua International Clinic Mon-Sun 9am-6pm. 54 Wusheng Beilu, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (8773 5522, 8911 6665 (24hr hotline)) puhuaclinic.com 北京普华门诊, 朝阳区东三环武圣北路54号

Beijing United Family Shunyi Clinic Mon-Thu 9:30am-7:30pm, Fri-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm. Unit 818, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 5432, fax 8046 4383) unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院诊所, 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场818号

Beijing United Family Hospital Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm. 24-hour emergency care. 2 Jiangtai Lu (in the Lido area), Chaoyang District. (5927 7000, 5927 7120 (ER ), fax 5927 7200) unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院, 朝阳区将台路2号

Cosmetic Surgery Center 38 ShangdixinxiLu, Haidian District. (8289 0216) sar.com.cn 北医三院上地门诊部医学美

路58号远洋国际中心B座北京辉盛庭国际公寓 frasershospitality.com

容中心, 海淀区上地信息路38号上地数码大厦B座

Embassy House 18 Donzhimenwai Xiaojie, Dongcheng District (8449 9000) 东城区东直门外小街18号万国公寓 embassyhouse.comHospitals

Hong Kong International Medical Clinic Daily 9am-9pm. 9/F, office tower of the Swissotel, 2 Chaoyangmen Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (6501 4260, 6553 2288 ext 2345/6/7) hkclinic.com 北京港澳国际医务诊所,

Healthcare

环东甲6号

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8号北京

Beijing International SOS Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm. Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (Clinic: 6462 9112, 24hr hotline 6462 9100, china.inquiries@internationalsos.com) internationalsos.com 北京国际救援

Hospitals

21st Century Health Care - Beijing Glory Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am - 6pm; 24 hour house call service. 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (84446168 (English/Chinese)8444 6160 (Japanese) 6468 6021(Korean)) gloryclinic.com 朝阳区亮马路40号 Bayley & Jackson Medical Center Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm. 7 Ritan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8562 9998, after-hours emergencies 8562 9990, billing@ikang.com) bjhealthcare. com 庇利积臣医疗中心, 朝阳区日坛

东城区朝阳门北大街2号港澳中心瑞士酒店办公楼9层

International Medical Center (IMC) Daily 24hrs. S106, S111 Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmahe Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1561/2/3, 6465 1384/28, marketing@imcclinics.com) 北京国际医疗中心,朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心写字楼1层S106

东路7号

OASIS Healthcare Beijing’s fullservice international luxury hospital. 9 Jiuxianqiao North Road Chaoyang District, Beijing,100015 China 北京市朝阳区酒仙桥北路9号 +86 400 UR OASIS oasishealth.cn

Beijing Intech Eye Hospital Daily 8.30am-4.30pm. 1/F, 4-5/F, Panjiayuan Plaza, 12 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6771 5558, customerservice@ intecheye.com) intecheye.com 英智眼

Vista Medical Center Daily 24hrs. Level 3 Kerry Center Shopping Mall , No.1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District (8529 6618, fax 8529 6615, vista@ vista-china.net) vista-china.net 维世达

科医院, 朝阳区潘家园南里12号潘家园大厦1层,4-5层

诊所, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心B29

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Beijing Service Apartment for Rent Daily/Monthly/Yearly @ Sublet.CN FULL SERVICE: 24H Hotline: 008610-6493-8285, 6491-2993 Email: subletcn@gmail.com Website: http://www.sublet.cn Dongzhimen/Sanlitun Area: Harbor City, Studio, 40m², ¥300/night or ¥3,900/month; Seasons Park - 海晟名苑: Studio, 47m² with open kitchen, ¥399/ night or ¥5,800/month; 1 Br, 75m², ¥580/night or ¥7,900/month; 2 Br, 100m², ¥10,000 2 Br, 128m², ¥13,000 2+1 Br, 140m², ¥14,000 3 Br, 160m², ¥15,000 4 Br, 250m², ¥25,000 East Avenue – 逸盛阁: 1 Br, 85m², ¥ 10,000 1 Br, 100m², ¥ 12,000 2 Br, 130m², ¥ 15,000 Shimao Gongsan Plaza – 世茂工三: Studio, 64 – 90 m², from ¥ 7,500 1 Br, 103 – 112 m², from ¥ 14,000 2 Br, 144 m², from ¥18,000 Tunsanli/Yongli International – 屯三里/永利国际 Studio, 64 – 70 m², from ¥ 7,000 New MOMA - 万国城: Studio, 100m², ¥8,500 2 Br, 140m², ¥14,000 3 Br, 245m², ¥20,000 Sanlitun SOHO - 三里屯SOHO: 1 Br, 120m², ¥14,000 2 Br, 150m², ¥19,500 2 Br, 170m² ¥20,000 3+1 Br, 245m², ¥30,000 3+1 Br, 260m², ¥33,000 International Wonderland - 首开幸福广场: 1 Br, 95-120m², ¥7,500 2 Br, 125 - 140m², ¥10,000 Regentland/Worker Stadium/DongsishItiao - 瑞士公寓: 1 Br, 80 - 95m², ¥9,500 2 Br, 125m², ¥14,000 3 Br, 140m², ¥17,000 Guangcai Int’l Apartment - 光彩国际： 3 Br. 217m², ¥20,000 4 Br. 270m², ¥25,000

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Lufthansa Area: Beijing SOHO Residences - SOHO北京公馆： 1 Br. 80m², ¥13,000 3 Br. 245m², ¥ 25,000 Gemini Grove - 星源汇 1 Br. 80m², ¥11,000 1 Br. 90m², ¥12,000 CBD Area: Central Park - 新城国际： Studio, 75m², ¥9,000 1 Br. 90m², ¥12,000 2 Br. 125m², ¥16,000 2 Br. 130m² duplex, ¥16,000 3 Br. 190m², ¥20,000 3 Br. 220m², ¥ 23,000 4 Br. 265m², ¥33,000 Windsor Avenue - 温莎大道： 1 Br. 90m², ¥9,500 2 Br. 158m², ¥14,500 3 Br. 300m², ¥25,000 Fortune Plaza - 财富中心： 1 Br. 70m², ¥8,500 2 Br. 140m², ¥14,000 3 Br. 205m², ¥19,000 Global Trade Mansion - 世贸国际： Studio. 80m², ¥9,000 2 Br. 170m², ¥17,000 3 Br. 260m², ¥19,000 CBD Private Castle - 圣世一品： 2 Br. 115m², ¥10,000 2 Br. 148m², ¥12,000 3 Br. 170m², ¥15,000 Dawanglu Area: China Central Place - 华贸中心： 2 Br. 125m², ¥14,000 3 Br. 165m², ¥16,000 Gemdale Int’l Garden - 金地国际： 2 Br. 148m², ¥15,000 3 Br. 199m², ¥20,000 Chaoyang Park Area: Palm Spring - 棕榈泉： 2 Br. 138m², ¥14,000 3 Br. 192m², ¥20,000 3 Br. 218m², ¥24,000 Park Avenue - 公园大道： 2 Br. 174m², ¥16,000 3 Br. 180m², ¥18,000 3 Br. 193m², ¥26,000 Oceanwide Int’l Residential District - 泛海国际： 3 Br. 185m², ¥15,000 4 Br. 245m², ¥22,000 Greenlake Place - 观湖国际： 3 Br. 173m², ¥13,000 3 Br. 192m², ¥15,000 4 Br. 260m², ¥25,000 Beijing Golf Palace - 高尔夫公寓： 3 Br. 270m², ¥29,000 Star River - 星河湾： 3+1 Br. 260m², ¥26,000 Courtyard for Lease: Jiaodoukou 2+2 Br. 200m², ¥32,000 Lama Temple 2 Br New Renovate. 130m², ¥26,000

Forbidden City, 2 Br Modern Style, 131m², ¥26,000 Dongsi Courtyard Office, 350m², ¥55,000 Services - Car Rental & Driver

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Lily’s Antiques Specializing in high-class antique furniture (mainly from northern China, in walnut and Elmwood) and cus tom-made furniture, for the local market. Also wholesale for antique and newly made furniture. Excellent service for international transportation of furniture. Furthermore a wide selection of acces sories is offered. 1) Daily 8.30am-6pm. Gaobeidian Showroom, 6 Gaobeidian Furniture Street, Chaoyang District. Contact Lily Quan (6572 9746, 138 0139 6309), (8579 2458, www.lilys-antiques. com); 2) Visit by Appointment, Factory and Warehouse Address, Baimiao industry area, Songzhuang town, Tongzhou District. Contact Lily Quan (6572 9746, 138 0139 6309) (138 0139 6309) 华伦古典家具, 1) 朝阳区高碑店家俱一条街69号; 2) 通州区工厂地址, 通州区宋庄镇白庙村工业大院 The best Tattoo studio in China Creation Tattoo is the first professional body art studio in Beijing. We provide service below: Tattoo, Personal body art design, piercing, microdermal ,Tattoo removal. We  has created the perfect platform to satisfy the needs for body art with professional equipments and personnel. welcome to custom. Add: 4309, Bldg 4, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District Tel:010-58691886 Website:www. tianxiciqing.com 地址：北京市朝阳区建外SOHO东区4楼4309号