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Letter from the editor Design and creativity weren’t really on the top of the list of reasons expatriates moved to Beijing for a decade ago. Most came here to work for multinational companies, and some were happily surprised to see the rise of 798, maybe bought a piece of art there and went to see Chinese rock and punk bands in Wudaokou. Of course Beijing is the cultural center of China with all its conservatories for music and dance and art schools, but this world was inaccessible for most of us not least because it never really tried to show itself to the western world.

Today the situation is much different, and creativity, design and innovation are present everywhere. Over the past few years the Chinese government has invested heavily in a push to move China from “factory of the world” to “studio for the world”. New school curriculums are being designed to help improve the country’s hundreds of design and art schools to produce ever better talent. Major design and innovation events like Icograda or the Beijing Design Week are being organized to bring together the world’s leading designers and China’s leading businesses and students. Now more and more expats do move to China and Beijing for the potential they see in the creative industries.

Being a creative worker myself in this huge and fast growing country, I have come to observe and admire the rise of creativity around me. In my years working in advertising in China, one of the most important tasks was to recruit talented creative thinkers. It seemed for a while much easier to import talent from abroad, in people who had experience and high international standards. However I soon realized that there was a huge amount of young, hungry and highly talented writers and designers out there who were eager to prove themselves to the world.

Now I feel I find myself in the middle of a massive tsunami of creativity and emerging popular culture that is growing beneath our feet, and I can tell that it will reach gigantic dimensions. We are right there, at the crest of this wave, being part of a creative revolution which will over the next decades influence much of the world’s innovation and economic progress.

Contents 4 Kou Liqin

UI Design Expert

6 Beijing Art Galleries 8 Anu Leinonen

OMA architect with a blueprint for Beijing

10 Iconic Beijing Buildings 14 Quan Lily

The Lily of Lily’s Antiques

16 Top Beijing Tailors 18 Chinese Designers To Watch 20 Zheng Zhan

Dirk Eschenbacher, Regional Creative Director with Ogilvy & Mather

CEO of Bfen, a Chinese professional networking website

22 Dirk Eschenbacher

On digital creativity with Ogilvy and beyond

40 Paul Mathew

Flamme and DRiNK magazine

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Spotlight Shock, horror and spontaneous fatigue are feelings that most of us experience when first laying eyes upon a Chinese website, but according to user interface (UI) design expert Kou Liqin, the layout of Chinese websites is as much cultural as it is psychological. Agenda interfaced with Kou to learn the rhyme and reason behind these websites, and what Western companies should consider when their web presence reaches the shores of China.

Pixels Speak Louder Than Words

Yunyun.com Design Director Kou Liqin Text by Jennifer Thome, photo by Yonggang Wang

So what exactly is UI design? UI design is the and appealing user interface? That actually process of making the online experience of us- depends on the situation, because if you’ve got ers as straightforward and simple as possible, a person who is very knowledgeable about all of giving them a direct line of access to whatever these aspects, they can complete a website and its it is they want to do. Currently, when people UI design on their own. That being said, there are think of website design they think of graphic many parts to a good website, and you’ll be relydesign - the visual face of a website - but there ing on these people do a good job in all aspects, including architecture design, information design, is much more to it than that.

UI design actually includes a lot of difference layout, interface, interaction, visual and project things, and each website is, or at least should be, management, and front-end HTML design. So designed to interact with the user in a very spe- you’ll want to make sure that the person you’re cific and natural way. Good UI design includes considering can, and is willing to, do all of these interaction design, information architecture things. The general range of people you’re looking and information design, so a really good UI at is two to four people per site. designer really needs to study a lot things, including marketing, engineering, project manage- “China’s web development will be no different from that in other countries – it won’t take off ment and psychology.

How many people does it take to create a truly functional

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and become its own thing. Everything we do is becoming more and more homogenous.

Websites won’t be an exception”

What are the primary design “The main driving force in the development differences between China is based on one really simple fact: people are and the West? There are quite lazy. The simpler and the lazier these interaca few differences, including tions can be, the more people will like them. the simple fact that people like different things. As you know, It’s all about making people’s lives simpler” lots of people complain that Chinese websites are too complex and mud- going to America to study and start their dled. What I’d like to point out is that people own companies. Nowadays there’s talk of a actually want the same things, but that there reverse brain drain. What are your thoughts are some cultural differences. If you think about on this? Many of the people who left China did it, Chinese netizens came online quite late, and so because they felt that there was no room their skills aren’t as advanced as some users in to develop. The things they wanted to learn the West. Many of them don’t know what to weren’t being offered, so they left in order to do with themselves when they log on to the learn them. I think the reason that so many internet, or don’t know how to do what they people are coming back, and coming for the came to do. So for these lower-level users, Chi- first time, is because China is abuzz with opnese websites are actually quite useful because portunity, and it’s a lot easier and a lot cheaper it presents them with all of the options on the to get established here. landing page, and gives them the option of The second reason that people are coming slowly exploring the content. is because there’s still a lag in the products Then, of course, there is the fact that Chinese that are available, so they come here to bring users like different things. There is a really strong these products and introduce them. Invention influence from other East Asian countries, such always flows to fill gaps in the market, and that as Japan and Korea. Most Chinese users grew up is exactly what’s happening here now. If there watching Korean and Japanese cartoons, so they were a need elsewhere, invention would flow are particularly attracted to cute things, because there instead. it’s familiar. Another difference is that Chinese users have not yet gotten used to credit cards, so a Do you think that these changes in UI design major UI design element in sites needs to address will drive the evolution of technology? I the way that people pay for their goods. think in the near future we’ll be seeing a lot of websites that are more compatible with touch So what do you think the future of Chinese devices, and we’ll be seeing less mice and more websites looks like? China’s web development touch-oriented design. This will be a real turning will be no different from that in other countries point for UI and user interaction design. The – it won’t take off and become its own thing. main thing holding back UI design is actually our Let’s face it: everything we do – from the things hardware, because the computers and laptops we eat to the things we wear – is becoming we’re using haven’t really changed. more and more homogenous. Websites won’t The main thing that you’ll see changing is be an exception. The only real difference in the that UI will become more and more convennear future is that China’s developments will ient for people. When the user has to employ a be a little slower in adopting things than other mouse there is an extra step in the interaction. countries, since they still import a lot of their If you ask me, the main driving force in the concepts from overseas, and then adapt them development is based on one really simple fact: to fit their own needs. people are lazy. The simpler and the lazier these interactions can be, the more people will like A few years ago, people loved to talk about them. This is how everything develops – it’s all the Chinese brain drain – Chinese students about making people’s lives simpler.

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the List Chinese art is on a high, with works by Chinese artists garnering tremendous attention – and price tags – at major auctions and exhibitions around the world.

This has fed back into the Beijing scene, long the hub of Chinese contemporary art. With galleries, including some major foreigninvested projects, constantly popping up, and locals and visitors alike more curious than ever about Chinese art, Agenda welcomes you to Beijing’s artistic hotspots.

Picture These

Where Chinese Art Sets the Agenda Text by Amoura Carter

Red Gate Gallery Opened in 1991 by Australian Brian Wallace, Red Gate Gallery has displayed numerous contemporary Chinese artists who reflect on the views of China’s changing society, observing issues such as gender, population, and the environment.

Through traditional Chinese paintings, collages, lithographs and oil paintings, Red Gate’s artists comment on politics, economics and cultural transformations within contemporary Chinese society. Red Gate Gallery (Dongbianmen Watchtower, 9 Dongdajie, Chongwen District.

(6525 1005); (6525 1005, redgategallery@aer. net.cn) redgategallery.com 红门画廊, 崇文区 东大街9号东便门角楼

798 Photo Gallery One of the first galleries dedicated exclusively to photography in China, the 798 Photo Gallery has welcomed both Chinese and overseas artists to host exhibitions riffing on subjects ranging from

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miners and Shaolin monks to the last generation of Chinese women to have undergone foot binding. The gallery also provides a full professional black and white darkroom, open to artists, professional photographers and even plain old photography fans. Daily 10am-6pm. 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6438 1784, 6437 5284, 798@798photogallery.cn) 798photogallery.cn 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术区

Beijing Commune Founded by critic and curator Leng Lin in 2004, this fascinating gallery presents the work of established and emerging Chinese contemporary artists through a broad spectrum of media such as painting, drawing, sculpture, video and photography. Tues-Sun 11am-7pm. 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (8456 2862, info@beijingcommune.com) beijingcommune.com 朝阳区酒仙 桥路4号798艺术区

Iberia Center for Contemporary Art Founded by the International Art & Culture Foundation (IAC) of Spain, this large, innovative space includes facilities such as an exposition area, film and video archive, visual studio, library, publishing house and auditorium – watch out for screenings of independent documentaries in addition to the regular exhibitions. Tues-Sun 10am-6pm. E06, 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9530) iberiart.org 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术区E06

Village, (take the Airport Service road one exit past Wuhuan Lu, take the first right and turn north on the road opposite the Chang Jian Driving School), Chaoyang District. (6432 0169/0091) platformchina.org 站台 中国当代 艺术机构,朝阳区草场地村319-1 艺术东区A区 内 (机场辅路由南往北五环外第一个路口路东, 长建驾校对面路口)

Three Shadows Photography Art Centre Founded in 2007 by one of the most important Chinese photographers, Rong Rong, and Japanese photographer Inri. Tue-Sun 10am-6pm.

155A East End Art, Caochangdi Village (opposite Platform China), Chaoyang District. (6432 2663) threeshadows.cn 三影堂摄影艺术中心, 朝阳区

Long March Space The Long March Project is an ongoing art project working across China and internationally, and its 798 space is one of the most consistently engaging of Beijing’s galleries. Tues-Sun 11am-7pm. 798 Art District, 草场地艺术东区155号A(站台中国对面) 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9768, lm@longmarchspace.com) longmarchUllens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) space.com 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术区 Hailed upon its opening as a symbol of the development – both artistically and commercially – of Chinese contemporary art in recent years, Platform China Platform China hopes to the UCCA was quick to establish itself as the create a stage for cultural exchange and place to look in Beijing for major exhibitions dialogue between Chinese and international of modern art. In addition to the exhibitions, artists, while also developing and promoting contemporary art in China. Comprising gallery there’s a restaurant, cafe and shop, and feel free to stay late, because in the evening the spaces, artists’ residency studios, a multirestaurant transforms into a lounge, complete media room and a project space, Platform with DJs. Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. 798 Art District, 4 China promotes contemporary art through Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5780 0200) exhibitions as well as publishing, curating, ucca.org.cn 尤伦斯当代艺术中心, 朝阳区酒仙 and managing art projects. Tue-Sun 11am-6pm. 319-1 East End Art (Zone A), Caochangdi 桥路4号798艺术区

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A Blueprint for beijing

Anu Leinonen Designs The Buildings You Admire Text by Joana Melo, photo by Judy Zhou

OMA are a world-renowned architecture and urban design group. Based in the Netherlands and China, they have designed and produced some of the most iconic buildings in the cityscape. Anu Leinonen is an Finnish OMA architectural associate who has been working on the construction of the famous CCTV headquarters. She took the time to tell Agenda about how she gets concepts from blueprint to building.

and the demands of the location, followed by an elaborate architectural design process that involves physical models, discussions, materials, diagrams, critiques, and so on.

What about OMA’s counterpart, AMO? What is it and what do you aim to achieve with it? AMO does everything but architecture. It is sometimes needed as a research arm to produce the analyses for a following architectural project. But it also widens the thinking towards our problem solving, starting from sustainable network proposal for the EU to fashion shows for Prada to cultural advisory, such as curatorial plans for museums.

What’s your educational background and how did you come to be in Beijing? I studied architecture in Finland, Tampere, and did my Master’s degree of architectural history and theory there. I moved to Beijing in 2004 to follow What was the hardest project to approve for the construction of the CCTV project. construction that pops into your head and How did you get to OMA, how long have you why? Naturally the CCTV building has been the been working there and what do you do on most challenging so far. It’s unprecedented on so a day-to-day basis? My previous employer many levels. It’s the second largest office building introduced me to OMA, and I started to work in in the world after the Pentagon, so the scale of Rotterdam 1998 on the Berlin Dutch Embassy. I the design task was enormous. The structure of have been working on the CCTV Headquarters the tilting towers went through an expert panel project since 2002; I am the project architect, approval, and was tested in a physical model of and am currently finalizing the interiors, signage 7m high for the earthquake resistance. and furniture for the end of this year.

Have the CCTV Building and the Television What is OMA exactly? What is its main pur- Cultural Center (TVCC) turned out as you pose? In the current architectural field, OMA is were expecting? Were there major hurdles animating the discourse. We are involved not or unexpected aspects? Both CCTV and TVCC only in producing architecture as buildings, but look very beautiful, and it is interesting to obthrough our twin company AMO are producing serve how they merge or contrast the surrounding CBD. It’s great to see this project finished. books, exhibitions and educational solutions.

The nicest story is actually written on one steel Could you explain OMA’s “spirit” to our read- column inside the building: an unknown miers? What are your aesthetic ideals and goals? grant worker wrote a poem honoring the CCTV OMA is about experimentation and explora- building and its workers. tion. We like to face different challenges, so that we are not specialized into producing only “OMA is about experimentation and exploraone kind of architecture. Our tion. We like to face different challenges, so buildings are results of thor- that we are not specialized into producing ough analyses of clients’ needs only one kind of architecture”

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What do you think of Beijing’s “The CCTV building is unprecedented on architecture and design aes- so many levels. It’s the second largest office thetic over the last few years? building in the world after Pentagon, so the Is architecture in Beijing scale of the design task was enormous” improving or are buildings mostly utilitarian? The 2008 Olympics was the big showdown of iconic architecture; after that the scene has sobered up. The National Museum is quite classical, and the new commercial developments such as Soho Sanlitun or Galaxy draw now the attention.

In creating projects, what is the process of taking a building from concept to completion? How long do these steps take? The CCTV HQ’s design started in Rotterdam, where we developed the competition proposal together with our Chinese collaborators. The project stayed under OMA’s direction for one year, after which it was handed over to our Chinese partner. They completed the detailed construction drawings. Altogether the design took over two years of coordination and production.

Which of your works from around the world are you most proud of? OMA’s work is quite well known, but the newest building, Millstein Hall in Cornell University, was just opened this week. It hasn’t been widely publicized yet, and it’s worth a visit to upstate New York. Other recent beautiful completion is the Rothschild bank in London.

Who have been your major influences (in design and architecture), and why? I would possibly need to list all the classic and modern leading architects, since they all in some ways have influenced me. But as an alternative I am trying to absorb influences from unknown, young or vernacular architects. It’s fascinating to find beauty in unexpected places.

Do you have any advice for young architects that would like to be involved with OMA? OMA needs young, creative, thinking and polemical architects. OMA is about collaboration, and creating the project as a team, and as our internal slogan goes, even the students building the models can have an influence on the final design.

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the List Beijing is mushrooming before our very eyes. It seems every other week a building gets torn down and a new skyscraper appears out of (almost) thin air. Oldtimers (with over five years in Beijing) may recollect when Haidian was nothing but fields. Whether you are into gravity-defying architecture or have a more minimalist style, Agenda has noted the top iconic buildings from the last couple of years.

Iconic Beijing Buildings

Reaching for the Sky Text by Joana Melo

China Central Television (CCTV) 中央电视 台总部大楼 Featuring two leaning towers that turn at 90 degrees before meeting in the air, the gravity-defying nature of the CCTV headquarters has given it great fame and notoriety. The structure comprises 389,079m2 of floor space over 44 floors, linked by about 75 elevators. The building campus includes the Television Cultural Center (TVCC), which went up in flames back in 2009 due to an unfortunate fireworks incident. The “Big Boxer Shorts” (大裤衩) had its official opening in 2008 but has been empty since then, while its sister tower is being put back into shape. Guanghuaqiao, Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (6850 0114) 朝阳区东三环中路光华桥 Beijing National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) 国家 体育场 (鸟巢) Winner of the 2009 Lubetkin Prize (awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects), this stadium is one of Beijing’s

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most famous pieces of architectural eye-candy. As the site of the 2008 Summer Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, the National Stadium was built to hold up to 91,000 seats with a total area of 254,600m2. Although nicknamed the “Bird’s Nest,” the stadium’s architecture was inspired by Chinese pottery, the random patterns of the natural world, with a circular shape meant to represent “heaven.”

Architects also had to think ingeniously to comply with complex seismic safety rules.

Olympic Green, Beichen Lu, Chaoyang District (8437 2992/3) 朝阳区北辰路奥林匹克公园 Terminal 3, Capital International Airport 北京首都国际机场 It is fair to say that every expat’s life starts at an airport. But Beijing’s Terminal 3 is far from ordinary. It was the largest airport terminal complex: 986,000m2, built in one single four years phase, becoming fully operational on March 26, 2008 at a cost

of RMB 27 billion. It may be most famous for its distinctive red roof, but the building also features more than 200 elevators, escalators or moving walkways to help travelers get to their destination as fast as possible, along with massive windows that flood the concourses with daylight.

Zhongguancun Christian Church 中关村 基督教堂 Located in our own Silicon Valley, this church was finished on May 31, 2007, and is a replacement for the previous one, which lacked sufficient capacity to accommodate the congregations. The striking 4,000 m2 structure won a World Architecture Festival (WAF) award in 2008. The building itself features commercial spaces on the ground floor with the church upstairs, while the exterior is wrapped in a system of vertical white rods which allows parishioners a glimpse outside but also lets just enough daylight trickle through. Daily 8.30am-5pm. No. 39 West Street, Zhonguancun, Haidian District (6257 2902) 海淀区中关村西路39号 National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) 国家大剧院 The NCPA, also known as “The Egg,” was six years in the making, opening to the public at the end of 2007. At 12,000 m2 in floor space and standing 46m high, the construction of this giant dome went over budget at a final cost of about RMB 3 billion. The shell, made of titanium and glass, is surrounded by an artificial lake whose water is kept clear of ice in the winter and algae in the summer. With three major performance halls for opera, theater and concert music, the NCPA has a total of 6,000 seats to keep you comfortable while you enjoy the show.

2 Xichang’an Avenue, Xicheng District (6655 0000) chncpa.org 西城区西长安街2号

partners decided to use the form of a cube as a nod to the traditional Chinese concept of “earth” while the Sydney partners came up with the idea of a bubbled exterior to symbolize the water inside. After the Olympics, seating was reduced from 17,000 to 7,000 and it underwent a RMB 200 million revamp to become the best water park in town. Daily 9am-6pm. Olympic Green, Beichen Lu, Chaoyang District (8437 0125) waterpark.water-cube.com/english 朝阳 区北辰路奥林匹克公园内

Linked Hybrid The Linked Hybrid is one of Beijing’s green buildings. It consists of eight towers with 644 apartments, each linked to the next by bridges 20-60 meters in length.

The entire building comprises 160,000m2. Its 655 geothermal wells provide the majority of the compound’s heating and cooling needs and the water recycling system was designed to reduce potable-water usage by 41 percent.

The Linked Hybrid won the 2009 award for Best Overall Building from the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.Corner of Xibahe South Street and the Airport Expressway, Chaoyang District 朝阳区西坝河南路机场告诉交汇处

Beijing National Aquatics Center北京国 家游泳中心 (renamed the Happy Magic Watercube Waterpark北京欢乐水魔方水上 乐园) Shortlisted for the 2009 Lubetkin Prize, the aquatics center is the other dazzling structure in the Olympic Park. Back in 2003 the Chinese

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the List Oscar Wilde once said that fashion is a style so terrible that we feel compelled to change it every three months. While the old rascal may have had a point, noone can deny the transformative effect of a new season’s wardrobe, which is particularly true after the long chill of the Beijing winter. Agenda looks at what’s hot in this season’s fashion runways and stores.

Fashion Forward

Peel away those layers and embrace Spring Text by Joana Melo

Spring is upon us and it’s high time to stow away those winter coats and sweaters and to update your wardrobe. As the capital of the clothing manufacturer to the world, Beijing is a shopper’s paradise with all sorts of styles – from summer suits and off-the-shoulder blouses, to bubble gum-hued skirts and metal-tinted basics you can pair with simple t-shirt for a casual day. Check out the list below for some ideas to incorporate into your wardrobe for some spring flair.

Flapper Away The roaring 20s are back in the form of low-waisted, flowy, fringy flapper dresses available in short or long styles featuring classic pastel colors. For a little more flash when you hit the town, forget feathers and beads and get one decked out with sequins, lace and even plastic. But remember to keep your heels and accessories simple and let your body do the talking.

Peplum A fashion mainstay from the 1940s and 50s, these short overskirts attached to fitted jackets, dresses and blouses have never For the Ladies gone out of style. Want proof? Pretty much Sporty Chic High-tech Japanese mesh all of Alexander McQueen collections have fabrics, nylons in loud neon tones and track showcased at least one peplum piece over pants blended with pant-suits dominate this the last years, and this season’s styles are no season’s sportswear. Consider lighter and exception. Look for peplum shirts, dresses, more comfortable bottoms suitable for both the office and casual-wear and a simple, white skirts and other pieces in a variety of pastel (or lighter-hued) anorak to counterbalance all colors, including whites and bright tangerines.

But wear them wisely: always balance the that loud neon for rainy days.

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“jailhouse look” and go for vertical stripes instead; stay away from those tired old flannel plaids and try funkier colors that pop out. You can either go full on the prints or use them as separates with a pair of jeans. Better yet, All Kinds of Crazy Brace yourself for an invasion of bright and loud prints: everything from get a blazer and pair it over a work shirt but remember to keep it in check – there is a thin “normal” florals and animal prints to realistic line between being fashionable and looking and futuristic patterns taken to the extreme. like a human chessboard.

Remember not to overdo things, however – wearing loud prints makes a great fashion Goodbye Skinnies (and Good Riddance) statement but not when they clash.

Breathe easier: skinny pants (and jeans) are getting relegated to the back to the closet Just For Men this spring to make way for straighter, looser Go Bold Listen up, men: be bold and get and flowing leg shapes to help cool you off – yourself noticed. Choose the highest hues this spring, go monochrome and let the neon a trend that goes well with comfortable work attire and casual-wear. colors speak for you. Go with clothing made out of mesh and stay cool in the sunshine.

Short Shift When the temperature really You might (for good reason) shy away from starts to rise, forget pairing suits with long wearing something completely transparpants and find an amazing pair of shorts. ent against your skin, but consider getting a transparent jacket to show off the fine fabrics Match it up with a shirt (why not go short underneath. Looser, boxier suits will make you sleeved?) and your favorite sandals or more casual shoes and you are ready to go (office feel less constricted at work but try mixing dress code permitting). formal and informal pieces to make it look effortless. Any type of white (except snow Where to Buy Check out Net-a-porter.com, white) is great for the sunshine but take it a bluefly.com, mytheresa.com and designer step further with some iridescent fabrics. stores for more high-end items or asos.com, Zara and Mango for more accessible pieces.

Stripes and Plaids This spring, patterns are All websites ship to China. in full effect, especially on suits. Avoid the bottom of your body in accordance to the volume of the peplum you are wearing, lest you want to look like a snow cone.

Men

Women

Fabrics

Mesh and iridescent fabrics.

Matte satins, laces and sheers.

Colors

Neon, off-whites and neutrals.

Tangerine, pastels, neons, black & whites, mint green hues.

Splurge on

A great straight-leg trouser or some not-so-mainstream shirts.

A pastel blazer or a truly amazing lacey dress for that next party.

Avoid

Horizontal stripes (to avoid that “jailhouse look”).

Pieces with big prints (which are harder to use once the fashion gurus dictate they are out).

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Spotlight The antiques industry, like many, went through very difficult times prior to the reform period. Lily’s Antiques is a terrific example of Beijing shaking itself down and rediscovering its heritage, in the form of household antiques and artifacts. Quan Lily has taken this nascent industry and developed a flourishing modern furniture design and production company to go with her Lily’s Antiques brand.

Agenda met her to hear how China is reclaiming her sense of interior design.

Beijing ARTIFACTS

Quan Lily of Lily’s Antiques beautifies Beijing interiors Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Sui

How did you get started in the antiques industry? I got started in the antiques business through my ex-husband, in 1998. At the time, the antiques business wasn’t really an approved industry. It was legal, but it was difficult. We had a place near Wangfujing and at that time, if any foreigners came down the street, all the vendors would hide! But with the opening up policy, things became much easier and we were able to grow. We moved to a 5000m2 building with three floors in Gaobeidian in 2008 so you can see the interest in antiques is strong in China now.

You started out small and have worked your way up to a flourishing business. To what do you attribute your success? I think it’s definitely down to my team. Most of them have been with me for

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a long time, which is unusual in China, and we feel like a family. Some of our team, like our sales staff, have been here over 10 years, which is incredible. Some go to work someplace else but then come back! I always encourage people to go and study and maybe they can come back and work for me.

What areas of China do you work in to source antiques? I work with buyers throughout China.

Some are former customers with whom I have long term relationships. Some of the best buyers are from Guizhou, and also from Jiangsu. We also

“Ming Dynasty designs have strong lines, and are simple but elegant, and match more contemporary interiors. Qing Dynasty antiques on the other hand are much more complex and ornate, and give the impression of wealth and power”

import antiques from Europe, for our European rooms. We also have some very rare pieces that are very old and we do not retouch those. These pieces go into our museum collection.

“Local customers work with interior designers because the whole idea of antiques or beautiful interiors is new to some people.

Expats have more fixed ideas, because they come from that kind of culture”

For the non-Chinese reader, can you explain the different features or designs from the different historical periods? Ming Dynasty designs have strong lines, and are simple but elegant, and match more contemporary interiors. Qing Dynasty antiques on the other hand are much more complex and ornate, and give the impression of wealth and power.

What periods are particularly prized for antiques? Why is this? Ming Dynasty is very popular just now; its elegant features and simplicity fits in well with modern furnishings and approach. It is also the most expensive and so usually the most popular! Local Chinese also like Qing Dynasty style furniture. Expats tend to go for a single distinctive style while local Chinese tend to like a more eclectic style.

Given the booming market for antiques and interior design, how do you manage when antiques by definition have a finite supply? In other words, how do you meet demand? I am always buying antiques, but the quality has gone down as the supply has decreased. Our Chinese antiques section (Lily’s Antiques) is now only one of the four branches of our business, alongside Lily’s Living (modern and imported furniture and decoration), Lily’s Museum collection (high end antiques from China and Europe), and finally Lily’s Factory (custom made furniture). As time has gone by, we’ve expanded our range to help us cope with higher demand and to expand our customer base.

We now also have a collaboration with a Spanish designer, for example.

What percentage of your business is in the four different areas? Is any one of those growing particularly fast, and if so, why is that? Our largest areas are now Lily’s Living and Lily’s Factory. For Lily’s Museum, imports

are rising but exports are falling because of the European market.

In making your own products, tell us about the design process – how do you translate a customer’s ideas, and see it through to finished product? Customers often come in with a picture, from a magazine for example, and we try to translate it into something that would be suitable for their home. We make sketch plans for the customer to approve and then they can come into the factory to check what’s being done. Sometimes these can be very big jobs, and we even go abroad to install features. For example, we made bookshelves for the library of a Russian film director, so we went to Moscow for three weeks in the middle of winter to oversee the project. Sometimes customers ask for difficult things, or things we think are impossible to begin with, but that’s the challenge.

How do locals and expats compare when it comes to choosing things to buy? Locals sometimes work with interior designers to help them choose their décor because the whole idea of antiques or beautiful interiors is new to some people. Expats on the other hand tend to have more fixed ideas and have a clear vision of what they want, because they come from that kind of culture.

How is the current Beijing antiques market, and where do you see it going in the next few years? The current market is not so good, with the economic problems in Europe and less people buying apartments in China. But we have good long-term relationships with our customers and they like to come here, often just to look around.

We like to have a family around us and that is sure to be good in the long-term for us.

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the List Bespoke tailors are our best friends. Their expertly trained hands create perfectly fitted garments which beautify you from your neck to your ankles, taking just a few hours to craft outfits which impress clients and attract approving (or even amorous) attention. With a plethora of great choices throughout Beijing, Agenda gives you the lowdown how to get the best bespoke tailoring in town.

Getting Stitched Up

Eight tailoring stores that will renovate your closet Text by Ophelia Ren

BE.PRIVÉ BE.PRIVÉ has a large selection of designers from different countries, such as France, Germany, Brazil, Spain, China and Hong Kong. The store offers a wide range of male and female fashions, with their women’s clothes, such as dinner jacket, full dress and smart work outfits, particularly recommended.

Prices start from RMB 10,000; clothes with embroidery and Swarovski Crystal start at RMB 15,000. BE.PRIVÉ, F10 Yabaocheng, 19 Ritai Beilu, Chaoyang District (8562 9780) 朝阳

their skilled adaptations, it will seem like you take a brand new, snugly fitting, one back.

Door-to-door service. Daily 9:30 am-9:00pm.

BIH, B1/F World trade centre, Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6535 8077) 朝阳区建国门外 大街1号国贸商城B1楼BIH室

Dave’s Custom Tailoring Founded by Dave Sheung, a native of Taiwan, this store was named one of ten best tailors around world

by Forbes. Dave studied tailoring men’s suits from the age of 14 under a Shanghainese 区日坛北路19号雅宝城10层 tailor and has made suits for Chinese and Western diplomats, ambassadors, and even Coral Alteration 珊瑚衣坊改衣店 Located kings. Dave’s tailors uphold the Shanghainese in Guomao, Coral Alteration is acclaimed by traditional cutting and sewing methods and neighborhood residents, professionals and upscale boutiques alike. All the staff are expert use English and Italian fabrics to produce at tailoring, fabric and fashion trends. They are their suits. Prices start at RMB 3500. English also willing to give people advice on adapting speaking. Turnaround takes one week. Daily 10am-7pm. Dave’s Custom Tailoring, Stall 104, your older clothes to keep up with fashion trends. Feel free to bring your garments; with Kerry Centre Shopping Mall, 1 Guanghua Lu,

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Chaoyang District (8529 9433) 朝阳区光华路1 号嘉里中心104单元

Gao Yi Alteration 高艺改衣 Don’t be deceived by the modest appearance of this inconspicuous store. Tailor Gao is an expert dress and suit maker with a unique sense of fashion trends. He has been working for Palace Hotel for years to tailor premier suits for clients, and specializes in clothing renovation. He has altered items for many film stars, models and TV presenters. Gao Yi Alteration, East Building, Jia 11 Ritan Donglu, Chaoyang District (136 6119 1962) 日坛东路甲11号商务楼东楼 Hong Du Alteration 红都服装修改坊 As one of China’s oldest enterprises specializing in tailoring suits, Hong Du’s reputation is long established. Clients flock here for bespoke suits (RMB 3800–over RMB 10,000) and top-notch alterations (servicing all garments and fabric, including leather, fur and suede). Prices vary for alterations, with a one to two week turnaround 2012K, Jinyuan Xinyansha Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District (8887 6197, 8889 2117) 海淀区 远大路1号金源新燕莎MALL2012K号

Tailor Shop at Friendship Supermarket 友谊超级市场二层的裁缝店 Tailor Shop at Friendship Supermarket provides shirt and suit tailoring at reasonable prices, and consequently is a long-time favorite amongst residents and foreigners. All you need to do is to grab your fashion magazine, choose the style, and the tailor will take care of the rest.

There is no need to worry about fabrics: there are over ten thousand from which to choose.

Prices vary depending upon the fabric, but generally a fitting shirt costs RMB 80-150, while a dinner jacket comes in around RMB 600-800. Tailor Shop at Friendship Supermarket, 2F Sanlitun Friendship Supermarket, 7 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6532 3025 )

years tailoring experience. Specializing in suits and formal attire, they combine traditional Chinese style with classic western influences to create luxury suits. Customers often hail from the Chinese elite, such as actresses Ziying Zhang and Bingbing Fan. Most fabrics are imported.

Turnaround is around one month; a men’s suit starts at RMB 30,000 while a women’s starts at RMB 20,000. 1) Guomao Store: SB133 World Trade Centre, Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 3095) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城 SB133号 2) 1F TianLun Dynasty Hotel, 50 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District (6513 7874) 东城区王府井大街50号天伦王朝酒店1楼

Yong Zheng Tailoring 永正裁缝 As the one of the oldest tailoring shops in China, every tailor in Yong Zheng has at least five years experience.

Yong Zheng specializes in men’s suits, with every two-piece going though nearly 400 processes before completion. They use a combination of handmade and machine-made tailoring, and a wide selection of fabrics from domestic to Italian imports. A suit starts at RMB 3800; turnaround takes one month, including two or three fittings.

Yong Zheng, 313, 3F Zhongke Dasha, 75 Dengshikou Dajie (6513 7833) 灯市口大街75号中科大 厦三层313号(皇冠假日酒店东侧)

朝阳区三里屯路7号

Rose Studio 玫瑰坊 With great quality and attention to detail, Rose Studio is run by founder and chief designer Guopei, who has over 20

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THE LIST Beijing is a city of lost pearls and treasures which we struggle to find in a sea of concrete. Yet there are many up-and-coming designers in all manner of industries, charged with the simple notion of making things better. From diamonds to paper, from fashion to the automobiles, check out some of the hottest Chinese designers we believe are worthy of your time.

Chinese designers to WATCH

The new generation making China 2.0 Compiled by Joana Melo

Simon Wang Xin 王昕 This Beijing native is passionate about modern furniture, embedding sound, light fixtures and technology in everyday furniture design. His background in electronics automation and his love for European design led him to co-found ACF Furniture & Design in 2000. A few years after setting up a store in the 798 art district, Simon began cooperating with local and international designers from other fields to interpret the company philosophy: “Aesthetic, Culture, Functionality and Fun!” ACF has helped furnish Sanlitun Soho, the Kerry Centre, and the Beijing headquarters of Sina.com, McKinsey and Saatchi & Saatchi, amongst others. Check out Simon’s pieces at acf-design.com or at their showroom in 798.

Wulin Gaowa 乌林高娃 When one thinks of “car design,” it’s hard not to imagine a world

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of testosterone and maschismo, or of men boasting about the best way to design this axle or that hood. But Wulin Gaowa is helping to ensure that those turbo-charged machines racing around town are not solely created by men. Since graduating in Industrial Design from Tsinghua in 1999, she has had a hell of a run – working with Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz and lecturing at CAFA. Last September, she took up the position of Design Director at General Motor’s Advanced Design Studio.

As such, she’ll be using all of her insight into the habits and preferences of Chinese drivers as she hires the talent to design your new wheels.

Mao Feiyi 毛非一 China’s car design industry is changing fast and Mao Feiyi is making his mark. Born in Henan province in 1986, he got his master’s in Industrial Design from the

Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2006 and recently placed first (with Zhou Hui) in the “Best Exterior Design” category of the 2011 edition of Car Design Awards China. Sponsored by Car Design News, this contest was a chance for young Chinese designers to show their mettle. For creating the Mercedes-Benz F125 concept, Mao’s team was greatly lauded by the brand’s Director of Global Advanced Design, for their talent in combining sport and luxury features. Now we just have to wait and see if this concept truly becomes a reality.

Wei Minghui 魏明辉 Did you know that there are around 9,000 magazines published in China? Think of all the discarded copies, not to mention countless billboards, banners and other paper goods. Designer Wei Minghui would rather that they didn’t end up in a landfill – and he’ll take whatever he can get.

A graduate of Tsinghua University’s Interior Design department, he founded his design company in 2009 and his brand, Memory, is all about capitalizing on the trend of green design. He uses recycled material to make stylish accessories for everyday use. Wei’s products are only available in two locations – the UCCA Store in 798 and BNC in Sanlitun; wallets go for around RMB 70 and bags for well over RMB 200.

Vega Zaishi Wang 王在实 Wang is a Beijing-based designer who has been dealing high cards in the fashion industry. This 2008 graduate of the Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design in London launched her own label in the summer of 2010. It’s her dream to encourage Chinese girls to have more confidence and to be more independent; she promises that each of her collections will have a strong point of view. Wang’s first workshop and store has gathered much attention from both media and celebrities. To see her latest collection, you can check out her website vegazaishiwang.com, or head over to her boutique in Jianwai Soho.

STORE DIRECTORY ACF Furniture & Design Tue-Sun10am7pm. D07, 798 art district, Chaoyang District (5978 9945/6/7/8) 朝阳区酒仙桥路2 号798中二街D07

UCCA Store 尤伦斯艺术商店 Tue-Sun 10am-7pm. Inside 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (8459 9715) 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区 Brand New China (BNC) 薄荷糯米葱 Daily 12.30-8.30pm. NLG-09A, B/1F, Sanlitun Village North, Chaoyang District (6416 9045) 朝阳区三里屯Village北 区地下1层NLG-09

Vega Zaishi Wang Daily 10am-7pm.

Unit 662, B/1F, Bldg 6, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5900 2279) 朝阳区东三环中路建 外Soho 6号楼地下1层662店

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Spotlight Companies owning Chinese social media sites may have experienced plummeting share values in 2011, but this has helped clear the space for websites which really add value. Bfen is a native SNS company which will link professionals in a social space and let them interact in real time. Agenda met the CEO, Zheng Zhan, to find out how she designed the platform and how she is putting it all together.

Professional Connections

Designing A Social Networking Site for Chinese Business Text by Jessica Zhang, photo by Nature Zhang

What did you work as previously, and where did you study? I come from Hunan, China. After earning a B.A. in Chemistry at Tsinghua University, I went to Stanford to study for a Masters in Management Science & Engineering. After graduation, I worked in several companies, such as Ernst & Young, Tencent, Huawei and Yiheng Capital.

What lessons did you from your work in the IT sector, or wish you had learned? The two year period (2007-2008) as a strategy director in Tencent was the turning point in my career. During this time, social network sites like Facebook took off and Tencent was dedicated to products that cater to user demands. The experience inspired me to create a career in social network sites. Right now, I am trying to create an open working atmosphere into my company. We have flexible working hours and also allow our programmers to work at home. We also have a

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cat and a treadmill in the office, so that people can relax between busy working hours.

Why did you decide to quit your previous jobs and start your own business? Even though I was offered great opportunities to work for major companies, I have always harbored the ambition to create something of my own.

What marketing tools do you use? Weibo and word-of-mouth. Bfen and I constantly update on weibo. Since our website is still on the trial stage, we only invite professional users. Even though we only have hundreds of users right now, I am confident that Bfen will become big.

You must have a clear vision of what the website should look like and how it must operate.

How do you convey that to programmers of the Bfen website? Bfen has the mission to be-

come a different and better so- “We provide more data to our customers, cial networking site than what’s rather than just tell them how much money on the market right now. The he or she makes. The top priority of Bfen is advantage of Facebook is that always to create values to users” they offer a social graph, which means that everyone can use the platform, while the new trend in IT sector is we provide more data to our customers, rather using the interest graph, such as weibo. Bfen aims than just tell them how much money he or to incorporate these two graphs and create a trust- she makes. The top priority of Bfen is always to worthy and interesting social network site. create values to users.

Did you have any difficulties during the time your start your own business and how did you overcome them? To be honest, I met numerous discouraging moments at work. For example, when users complained about our products and when my teammates were not satisfied with my decisions. There was a lot of pressure, but I have managed to come up with solutions that satisfy all sides.

You frequently post on Weibo: in what way has SNS changed how you operate? How has it benefited you? SNS is a double-edged sword.

It speeds up the flow of information and thus allows more people to reach out to information which they had no access to yesteryear. The downside of SNS is that it cuts users’ time into pieces and it is very easy for addicts to waste their time, so Bfen is making efforts in posting more valuable content. On Bfen, you can Bfen website is not yet public: when will it choose a certain aspect of a person that you officially be go online? The first version of Bfen are interested in to follow, and so save a lot of website was put into use mid-November last time reading irrelevant posts. year and attracted hundreds of users so far. We are creating a simpler and more user-friendly As a female entrepreneur, did you face greatplatform, where it could be a more interesting er challenges to start your own business? In IT place for its users to hang out with their friends. management, the dominant gender is still male, But it will take another two or three months so gender discrimination is unavoidable. I try to before the second version goes public. reach a balance when arguments get heated, to respect all cultural and value differences. The way Facing the challenge from weibo, Renren to heaven is not always easy, but getting there is and other dominant SNS, how will Bfen worth the bumps and bruises. stand out? How it will operate and who is it for? Bfen positions itself as a different and better The Chinese social media sector faces reguSNS. Our target users are mostly professionals latory difficulties. How do you operate with aged 25-35, such as consultants, lawyers and this in mind? There are some stringent governbankers. We are planning to invite people from ment regulations, so we pay special attention to IT and media to try our website. After users government regulations. When our business gets send out a request to create a profile on the bigger, we will certainly have a specific departwebsite, Bfen programmers will double check ment dealing with this issue. their information, such as email addresses and working company. In this way, we are able to What are your plans for the future, personally guarantee the veracity of users’ information. and for Bfen? For Bfen, it is to make it bigger and Compared with other matchmaking websites, bring genuine value to the users. The mission of where you have to pay to see other people’s Bfen has always been to serve the public interest profiles, Bfen never charges users. Furthermore, and fulfill social responsibility.

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Developing the Digital

Dirk Eschenbacher on marketing and digital creativity in Beijing Text by Mike Cormack, photo by Sui

Dirk Eschenbacher is a Munich native with over a decade in Beijing, working with the major advertising and digital firm Ogilvy, in their OgilveOne and Ogilvy Advertising branches. An art-school graduate, he works with digital branding and advertising, and is now renowned as one of the best in the Asia Pacific region. He also recently co-founded the travel website ZANADU, which curates luxury and boutique hotels around the world for Chinese travellers.

Where did you grow up and study, and how did you end up in Beijing? I’m from Munich in Germany. I went to art school but decided that it was too artsy so I studied marketing instead.

I really wanted to learn the art of branding from a business angle. I applied with several universities but one day I received a letter from the East Asian Management Institute near Frankfurt. I drove up there and signed up for their Marketing and Chinese course. I had no idea what to expect, but in hindsight it was one of those moments that change your life forever. I went to Shanghai in 1994 and “studied” at Tongji University for 6 months.

By 1998 I was bored of Germany and moved to Thailand for 3 years. In late 2000, I got a call from a friend in Beijing who worked at Ogilvy Interactive (now called Ogilvy One) and I came here to freelance. I then got offered the job as Creative Director in Ogilvy Interactive, and after a long debate whether to trade my Thailand beach life for Beijing, my curiosity won and I moved here.

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You’ve worked with several “It’s all about the big idea which is the platmajor agencies during your form for an advertising campaign. Coming career: did your positions up with the idea and selling it to the client is entail and what were some one part; to get it produced is another” of your biggest accomplishments? My main role of course is to be creative and it’s all about the big idea tising industry as such. There weren’t many who which is the platform for a successful advertising could marry the advertising trade and the new campaign. Coming up with the idea and selling possibilities that digital media brought along.

I think my biggest success was to find the it to the client is one part; to get it produced and bring in good results is another. The teams right people, the talent that helped the entire and I worked mostly on digital campaigns: agency to produce some really outstanding websites, campaign sites, and mobile market- work. We literally had the best digital creative ing. We worked on some of the world’s biggest department in China and beyond at the time, brands and created some much talked-about and many other agencies tried to steal our staff.

With their passion and dedication to play on the campaigns.

The other part was managing growth and international creative stage, we went on to win finding and retaining talented designers and some of the biggest awards in the industry. writers. This part is at least as difficult as coming up with ideas. It involved a lot of lecturing at What is it ZANADUs business scope and how universities and participating in workshops and did you come to co-found it? Last year I met up competitions to find the people. Then you had with three friends and we talked about our pasto get them into the agency and make them sion for travel and interesting hotels. We realized happy by giving them great projects and clients that there is a huge market potential in China to work on. Creative people sometimes are like and there is literally no company yet catering to little kids and complain easily, so you had to a more sophisticated traveler in China. We have make sure that the environment and the tasks curated several hundred luxury and boutique hotels around the world to Chinese people who are challenging and rewarding.

I was very lucky to be able to work with some have been abroad before with a tour group or really talented people to create work for some of on business and are ready now to go on their the world’s biggest brands. Together we worked own with family and friends. Now ZANADU. cn is a start-up company and “My biggest success was to find the talent we’ve hired some of the best that helped the agency produce some re- people around who share our ally outstanding work. With their passion passion. We launched the site the beginning of 2012 and and dedication, we won some of the biggest in so far we have had a lot of posiawards in the industry” tive feedback and bookings are starting to come in. on several campaigns for Motorola, China MoWhat plans or projects do you have in store? bile, Volkswagen, IBM and many more.

Apart from working as Regional Creative DirecDuring your time at Ogilvy One you gained a tor Asia with Ogilvy and Mather Advertising, the reputation as one of the best creative talents biggest project that I have going on now is my in the Asia-Pacific region – to what do you newborn daughter who needs a lot of attention, attribute this success? The fact that I did a lot energy and time. I also hope though that this sumof work in digital channels early on helped me to mer I can find some time to go motorbiking with find an ear with clients, and media and the adver- my mates out in the Huairou mountains.

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Spotlight Amongst other things, China and Russia share the world’s fourth-longest land border and so it’s not surprising that there is a great confluence between the two nations, even so far south as Beijing. The Russian area around Ritan Park is home to many Russian shops and bars, but the first nightclub is Chocolate. The owner Svetlana Lustina told Agenda about her vision for the nightspot and how she put it all together.

From Russia With Love

Svetlana Lustina Brings Russian Nightlife to Beijing Text by Jessica Zhang, photo courtesy of Svetlana Lustina

Please introduce yourself and tell us how things never seen before in Beijing. In fact, we’ve you came to be in Beijing. I came to Beijing given rise to a lot of imitators, so now our customin the 1990s to study, fell in love with China and ers can decide if what we do still works or not. simply stayed here.

Do you sell many Russian products, and are Had you worked in the nightlife sector previ- they easy to source in Beijing? Yes, our chefs ously? Properly in the nightlife industry? No. But are Russian and we offer the largest number of I have always been connected with restaurants, Russian dishes in Beijing. Mostly we use only and two things I know for sure: people love Russian ingredients, but fortunately a lot of good food and good shows. And as they say, them can be found in Beijing now. Sometimes you go into a food store and feel as you are in we all need bread and circuses. somewhere like Moscow because of the variety What marketing tools do you use? Well, first of Russian goods. of all – we were the very first Russian nightclub in Beijing!

That’s the main marketing tool: “We were the very first Russian nightclub in we are unique. I was the first to Beijing! That’s the main marketing tool: we do it and I’ve brought in a lot of are unique”

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You must have had a clear “When I entered the empty building that vision of what Chocolate would become Chocolate, I already knew should look like. Like any where everything would be and how it would woman, I have a strong idea of look. The only thing I’ve changed was the what my surroundings should look like. I would love to see location of the bar” Chocolate as crazy and as full of people (and the type of people) as it was How many of your staff are locals? Do you at our opening. Every clubber knows that on rely on managers to handle them? Well, I do the weekdays it’s very hard to keep it all busy, speak Chinese myself, whichobviously helps. and our doors are open everyday. And even The percentage ratio of foreign/local workers on weekdays our club can be crowded. I find is 30/70 and thank God for hair dye, so no that it’s when I drive my car and listen to music, one can see what nerves it costs me to deal then – wow! – that’s when amazing, crazy and with them. I also have a professional team of wild ideas come into my head. I love creative managers to organize the process and help and brave people who are not afraid to shock solve problems. jaded audiences.

Are there forums for Russian entrepreneurs With regard to your customers, what’s the in Beijing? Are they useful? Sure they are, and ratio of locals to expats? How do you keep I think they are very useful. But the trouble is both groups happy? It’s 50/50. Everyone who that with all my work and responsibilities that I goes to a nightclub knows what they want to have no time to study them. On theother hand, find there. I often watch the reaction of the as I said, I have a good team working here, and clients and I love what I see. Every human loves they convey the most useful and important the same things: good quality music, a good information to me. It’s always good to make show, a warm atmosphere. And we give people connections, especially in a city this big. all of these.

What have been your most effective proDid you have any red tape issues in open- motions? I think that our multiple concerts of ing Chocolate? No, I didn’t have any. If you do Russian and Ukrainian stars have been the best everything according to the letter of the law, the promotion for my club. They worked better law protects you in return. When I entered the than any advertising campaign, as they provide empty building that would become Chocolate, something new for Beijing and make people I already knew where everything would go and in the club excited, and leave them with great how it would look. The only thing I’ve changed memories. It is always difficult to move away from your home country, so to have some of was the location of the bar. the entertainment from there is something that Do you have any plans to expand or branch people always appreciate. out? For sure! I have a grand project coming soon - but that’s a big secret. It will contain my What are your plans for the future for Chocobest ideas yet – and it will be another thing late? For Chocolate – I am sure it will get conthat’s never been seen in Beijing before. So stay tinue to get better and expand. I have gotten a tuned to our website, www.club-chocolate. lot of offers to branch out in different countries, ru, and you can find out more as we post the but as for what the future holds, we will have to wait and see. information.

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Spotlight “Gamification” is a major business buzzword, looking at how concepts like work and travel have been and are being altered by the game-playing ethic of the post-80s generation. Nils Pihl works as part of consultants Mention, LLC, is providing game-theory solutions to companies such as social networking sites which seek to maximize user time and loyalty. He tells Agenda about having no office and connecting monkeys to computers.

Ahead Of The Game

Nils Pihl on bootstraping a consultancy with game-theory insights Text by Calvin Smith, photo by Nature Zhang

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m a Swede who moved to China about a year ago because I felt China was the best place to start a business.

We needed a place that would help us hold on to our money and yet still have a strong tech base. You can hold on to your money in Cambodia, but tech companies won’t be knocking at your door. Basically, if you want to bootstrap a new tech company, Beijing is ideal.

of games could be applied to other designs.

This way of thinking has become much more popular recently when people started talking about “gamification” and these type of design solutions.

When Ryan graduated we were presented with the opportunity to create a neural interface for Arizona State University. That’s how the consultancy firm got started. So it was really serendipity that got us going – we had wanted to start one, but it took life knocking on our door for to realize we could make money doing this.

It still wasn’t easy because Ryan had offers from Google and Amazon, and at that stage in life those are hard to walk away from.

So what made you want to start a company?

My business partner, Ryan Braley, and I had been talking about starting a company for a number of years because we had a very similar hobby. Sometimes you read about these guys that, as kids, loved to take apart telephones to see how they work. Ryan and I had been do- “We needed a place that would help us hold ing the same thing, except with on to our money and yet still have a strong computer games. We were very tech base. Basically, if you want to bootstrap interested in how the workings a new tech company, Beijing is ideal”

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So you guys do game design, “We can fix your problem without eating up but you don’t really make your office resources. We’re happy to come games, correct? We do make over if you want, but we’ve found that most games, but that’s not where we clients enjoy the fact they never see us” make our money. We make our money applying the concepts of “game theory” and “game mechanics” to prodSo that’s become part of our pitch – we can ucts that are not traditionally seen as games. fix your problem without eating up your office Game mechanics is a concept within the human resources. We’re happy to come over if you psychology field that looks to explain how the want, but we’ve found that most clients enjoy human brain deals with certain situations - we the fact they never see us. Where’s our office? It’s help companies tap into that. When you start my laptop bag and that lets me handle clients’ looking at a product as a game, it quickly be- needs wherever they are. comes apparent why users do what they do and why certain features are not popular.

What has been your favorite project so far?

It’s a split. One was definitely the neural interSo do you get called in when a company’s team face we designed for a monkey. What’s not can’t handle a situation? We don’t step in when to love about hooking a monkey brain up to a company is incompetent; we step in when they a computer? The other would be a project are really ambitious. They have an issue they need we did for a social network company here in dealt with quicker than their internal team can do, China. We created a backend for them that gave or they want something done extremely well and them an open platform – the kind of backend aren’t sure they can do it on their own. that Facebook runs on. Not even Google+ has Our goal is not to create long term clients. that yet. We did that in 3 months and lifted an We want to get in, fix the problems, teach the obscure “garage” startup to a company that has local team how to handle it in the future, and a significant partnership with Nokia. get out. We don’t want to be on long-term relationships because it prevents us from being So what’s next for you guys in 2012? Social able to instantly respond to new projects. Our networks. We didn’t see that as our bread and clients realize that by bringing us in, they are butter originally, but that’s what’s happened! not only solving their problem, they are training We thought neural interfaces would be our their employees to handle the situation in the thing, but since we got the recommendation future to some extent. from our first social network client, business has been piling up.

You deal with some major companies, like Sina, but you are a two-man team working Georgia Tech alumnus out of an apartment. Have you had issues Calvin Smith is a selfwith companies respecting your skills or professed “Geek, Traveler, have you had to earn it? We feared that lack of Gamer and Sports Fan”, respect might be a major obstacle when we first as well as an Attorney started up. We actually solved that early on with and the Managing Edithe Arizona State project. That project required us tor of mobiSights.com. to create a neural interface for a monkey. We did He also serves as Public the entire project offsite beyond a few visits by Relations Director for the Great Wall Club, a Ryan to the office because he happened to be in CEO member-based trade organization for the the area. We actually worked on that project from mobile internet industry. three different countries and they never really Find out more at gmic.greatwallclub.com. noticed the difference. They loved it.

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Try this Restaurant

Portuguese

Camões Taking its name from one of the most famous Portuguese poets of the 16th century, Camões restaurant is decorated mostly in blue and white tones, taken from the ancient art of tile making. All of the main ingredients are directly imported, with items like codfish and blood sausage a rare find in Beijing.

Whether you come alone or bring 117 people with you to fill the restaurant to capacity, chef Paulo Quaresma promises you the best his country has to offer in terms of food and service. JM Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 6.30pm-10.30pm. Legendale Hotel, 90-92 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8511 3388 ext 8920) 东城区金宝街90-92号励均酒店 Perfect for trying out authentic Portuguese cuisine without flying halfway across the world.

Signature Dishes include the Camões Specialty‘Bairrada’ Style Roasted Suckling Pig with Potato Chips and Orange (RMB 190), Mouth-Watering Seafood Rice (RMB 188), Portuguese Green Vegetable Soup with Sausage (RMB 38), and Homemade Portuguese Egg Tarts (RMB 30).

While in the neighborhood get some shopping done in Wangfujing or head over for some FairTrade coffee at Esquires Coffee House.

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Restaurant and Lounge

Capital M Located on the legendary Qianmen Street, Capital M is famous for its exceptional location, warm service and delicate entrees. As one of the most high-end restaurants in Beijing, Capital M has everything you could wish for. You can grab a lazy brunch on Sunday; enjoy high tea with friends; chill with family at dinner time in this classic dinning place; or have a fabulous cocktail or Martini night with your friends at their Glamour Bar. RC 3/F, No.2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (just south of Tian’anmen Square), Dongcheng District (6702 2727) 东城区前门步行街2号3层 Perfect for a cozy dinner with family and friends.

Signature dishes include M’s Crispy Suckling Pig, Hot House-Smoked Salmon, the famous Slowly Baked, SaltEncased Selected Leg of Lamb and M’s Very Famous Pavlova for dessert.

While you are in the neighborhood head west along Qianmen for local Chinese food and shops, and then head east to Impression Taiwan for local Taiwanese food and snacks.

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Yunnan

In & Out This spacious Lijiang-themed restaurant in the Sanlitun embassy area bustles with a welcoming atmosphere, attentive wait staff dressed in traditional costumes, and tables packed with expat and locals alike. The attractive menu makes it tough to narrow down your order, but you really can’t go wrong and the staff can recommend some favorites. Go for some pineapple rice or roast fish while sipping on rice wine or a pitcher of the delicious mint lemonade. KG 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District (8454 0086) 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号

Perfect for a fun dinner with friends where you can try lots of savory dishes and not break the bank.

Signature dishes include pineapple rice (RMB 36), Lijiang black bean jelly (RMB 25), fish with lemongrass (RMB 32).

While you’re in the neighborhood, you can get a few essentials at Jenny Lou’s and April Gourmet – both just a stone’s throw away.

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Mediterranean

Modo Mosto’s baby brother is located dead in the middle of The Village and it offers up one of the best wine selections in town. While they focus on the grape, the weekly set lunches are another good reason to go: these can always be lubricated by one of the house specialties (either by glass or carafe). During the weekend you can find free-flow house wines for RMB 120, along with a good selection of hot and cold dishes to quench your appetite. JM S10-31, 3/F, Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Rd, Chaoyang District (6415 7207) 朝阳区 三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区8号楼S10-31

Perfect for a wine-lunch in Sanlitun.

Signature features include their set lunches (RMB 80, 2course; RMB 95, 3 courses) and the free-flow wine (adding RMB 120 to your meal includes Sparkling, Red and White wine).

While in the neighborhood get glamorous at Benefit or check out the North Village for some fresh openings.

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try this SHOP

Beers and Flavorings

The Drive-Thru Tired of Tsingtao? It’s time to add a twist to your drinking routine. The Drive-Thru has more than 115 different kinds of beer from the world over, from US pale ales to Czech lagers to full-bodied Belgian brews. This store is not only a beer house but also offers exclusive Himalayan rock salt, and exotic spices and herbs (dried or infused in-store) just to spice up your life. Handmade Indian cashmere scarves and customized bikes are also available upon request. RC Sun-Thurs 10-22, Fri-Sat 12-24, 3/F, Bldg 5, Sanlitun Soho, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (139 1113 6564) 朝阳区工体北路三里屯Soho5号楼3层 Perfect for developing your kitchen for some quality cooking.

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Signature beer and spices include KASTEEL (the best selling cherry beer, RMB 35), exclusive Himalayan sea salt frying pan (RMB 260), and Chipotle (signature Mexican chili at RMB 35 an ounce).

While in the neighborhood, stop by the Bookworm for a cookbook or two.

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Wine

The Wine Gallery The importer ASC Wines is breaking boundaries in China. With this newly built three-story store, they bring a bit of luxury to everyone curious about every aspect of oenology. With a terrace, lounge, VIP rooms and educational courses (which might set you back RMB 2000 for a whole program), The Wine Gallery is located in the North Village of Sanlitun. With some fine and rare wines and regular tastings (invitation only), this establishment is slowly becoming a club that you most definitely should aspire to join. JM N3-17/28, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6415 1910) 朝阳区三里屯路 11号院三里屯北区N3-17/28

Perfect for grabbing a nice bottle of wine to take home or taking classes on how to appreciate it.

Signature Bottles include the Royal Tokaji Mézes Mály 6 Puttonyos (RMB 1700), the Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives AOC (RMB 900) and the Legende Pauillac (RMB 580) While in the neighborhood stop by Rumi (with a “bring your own bottle” policy) or go next door to Christian Louboutin for some shoe-goggling.

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book review

Read this Book

The Old Rules of Marketing Are Dead by Timothy R. Pearson Revolutionary new technologies developed over the past decade have completely changed the way humans communicate and transact business. Renowned marketing expert Tim Pearson explains why you need to sever your ties to the comfortable old ways of marketing, and bring your company’s marketing into the twenty-first century. The Old Rules of Marketing Are Dead is a road map for breaking out of old, established - and increasingly ineffective - routines and reinventing your organization’s marketing. You must throw out almost everything you hold dear and embrace technology, a new role in business, and real accountability. The Old Rules of Marketing Are Dead has what you need to reinvent your products, your services - and your future.

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Timothy R. Pearson was president and CEO of Zyman Group, a leading international management consulting firm. He has also served as Vice Chair, Global Managing Partner, Marketing and Communications (and first Chief Marketing Officer) for KPMG; and has been president of several advertising agencies. He has served on the Advisory Board of the Nobel Peace Center, Oslo, Norway, and on the Harvard Business School’s Dean’s Research Society.

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Cosmetics

Benefit This San Francisco cosmetics brand opened up shop in a prime Sanlitun Village location in January; you can’t miss the bright pink awning if you’re standing near the central fountain. After stocking up on all the standbys, you might want to try the best-selling POREfessional balm, which claims to minimize the appearance of pores. The staff don’t do makeovers but they can recommend products and send you on your way with a variety of beautifully packaged, quirky tubes and bottles. KG Daily 10am-10pm. Unit 23, Bldg 9, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6410 0100) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village9号楼23 Perfect for indulging in products that look pretty sitting on your dresser, and even prettier when brightening up your skin.

Signature products include the POREfessional (RMB 310), dandelion brightening face powder (RMB 290), they’re real! mascara (RMB 220).

While you’re in the neighborhood, pop into your favorite Sanlitun Village shops and meet up with friends in Nali Patio for a glass of wine and a bite to eat.

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Spotlight

My Perfect Day In Beijing

Paul Mathew, Flamme Restaurant and DRiNK magazine Text by Mike Cormack, photo courtesy of Paul Mathew

A perfect day conversely starts with bedtime stories. My 2 year-old daughter is an enthusiastic ‘reader’ and likes to wake to an assortment of books. She is particularly fond of pointing everything out to me - I’m not quite sure whether she’s asking what things are, or telling me (her tones are a bit off ), but I have to be attentive whatever the case. On a perfect day perhaps she remembers all those words we’ve been trying to teach her!

After that comes the coffee ritual – the grinder is one of the most important of our kitchen appliances – and family breakfast with my wife and daughter - probably fresh warm croissants from Pekotan with a dab of butter.

Once the coffee has taken effect (I’m a night owl and need a kick-start to get functioning in the morning), a perfect day would involve getting an article and a photo set finished and sent off, before some mid-morning exercise – a swim, bike or run in preparation for triathlon races later in the year. I find breaking the day up with sport makes me massively more productive and puts me in a good mood for the rest of the day, particularly when I’m running well; so a perfect day probably includes a personal best10km time around Chaoyang Park with the HeyRunning team.

Lunch with my daughter precedes the second work session - which is again fantastically productive, thanks in part to the coffee from Jamaica Blue or Pacific Grounds. Work would comprise the bespoke drinks list for a recreation of one of the classic cocktail bars of 1920/30s Beijing, based in a hidden corner of a period building that everyone had forgotten about. It

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would have a wonderful, but affordable selection of things made with rare old Armagnac, inhouse gins and small batch rye whiskies, served in antique glassware with garnishes prepared by the in-house pastry chefs and artists!

I’d be back home in time to make my wife a cocktail when she gets back from work and to teach my daughter to swim in the bath before her bedtime. Once she was safely asleep, our ayi would be able to babysit, and my wife and I would head out for some xiaolongbao followed by a cocktail or two. At this point I’d be allowed behind the bar for a quick guest appearance; every drink would come out perfectly and be exactly what the customer wanted. I’d probably also find an amazing combination of bitters, vermouths and spirits that had never been tried before, and think of an incredibly witty and clever name for it…

Finally there would be a taxi waiting for us as we left, no traffic, and the sky would be clear enough to see the stars, boding well for a gloriously sunny cycle with the Beijing Peloton in the mountains the following morning.

Pekotan Store 21-22, Bldg 12, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6533 6605) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新城国际 12号楼21-22号

Jamaica Blue Shop 107, Bldg 16, Central Park, 6 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6533 6556) 朝外大街6号新城国际公寓16-107

Chaoyang Park 1 Nongzhan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6506 5409) 朝阳区农展馆南路1号

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The agenda Thursday, MAR 22

Friday, MAR 23

6-8PM Happy Musicology & Happy Hour at Le Petit Gourmand

11AM-12.30PM Yoga Yard Community Classes

Come watch your favorite live concerts and music documentaries in English while you enjoy special happy hour offers, including 30% off all bar food, drink specials and more.

Free. Le Petit Gourmand. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District (6417 6095) 朝阳区三里屯后

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)

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Tuesday, MAR 27

Wednesday, MAR 28

9.30PM-MIDNIGHT Bolero Music

8-11PM Beijing Beatles Unplugged

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

See the local version of the Fab Four in all of their unplugged glory. RMB 25. 12SQM. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城区南锣鼓巷

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Sunday, APR 1 TIMES VARY Caviar and Champagne Specials at China Grill and China Bar Chef de cuisine Jens Muenchenbach from China Grill and hotel sommelier Miss Meiyu Li present a “Caviar and Champagne menu,” featuring a selection of Russian caviar, oysters, Boston lobster and more. 66/F, Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 朝阳 区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店66层

Monday, APR 2 TIMES VARY Fish Bridge @ Fat Duck Fat Duck Executive Chef Jackie chooses Hum-headed wrasse, Leopard Grouper as the key ingredients to enrich your nutrition and taste. As it contains a lot of protein, the special dish could help to antiageing. Prices vary. rhi.bjsbc.fatduck. mgr@renaissancehotels.com, (5863 8241) Fat Duck, 4/ F, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, No.61 Dongsanhuan Middle Road, Chaoyang District (Near Shuangjing Line 10 Subway Station) 朝阳区朝阳区东三 环中路61号北京富力万丽酒店

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Highlights for the weeks of Thu, mar 22 – Wed, APR 4 Saturday, MAR 24

Sunday, MAR 25

Monday, MAR 26

2-4.30PM Global Kitchen: Pakistani

6.30-9PM Murder Mystery Dinner

TIMES VARY Microblogging Discussion

Learn to make naan and curries at home. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members).

2-4.30pm. The Hutong.1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号 (北新桥 地铁站东南边)

Enjoy a 3-course dinner at the Hilton Beijing, and an evening of glitz, glamour and a gruesome murder. Help the detective find the killer, or just sit back and enjoy the drama. Proceeds from this event will go towards projects run by the Migrant Children’s Foundation. RMB 280 (Tickets at Hannah@mcfchina. org). The Hilton Beijing. 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5000) 朝阳区东三环

Join Culture Yard every Monday to practice your microblogging Chinese as well as learn new vocabulary that you might not be exposed to on an everyday basis. Reserve at contact@ cultureyard.net. RMB 75, RMB 60 (members). 7-8.40pm. Culture Yard. 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166) 东城区石雀胡同10号

北路东方路1号

Thursday, MAR 29

Friday, MAR 30

TIMES VARY Taste of Japan @ Kobe Japanese

FROM 7.30PM Billecart Salmon Champagne Dinner

Kobe serves the best of the Japanese kitchen, including sushi, sashimi and tempura, in an intimate setting with warm, attentive service.

A La Carte menu available with repeat ordering at a set price inclusive of 1 complimentary beer, soft drink or fruit juice. RMB 138 for lunch and RMB 168 for dinner. Park Plaza Science, No.25 Zhichu Lu, Haidian District. (82356699) 海淀区知春路25

An evening of delicious simplicity on the plate paired with champagne by Billecart Salmon, including Billecart Salmon Brut, Brut Rose and Cuvee Nicholas Francois Millestine 1998. RMB 988+. For reservations call 8500 4331.

Jaan Restaurant, Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 Dong Chang’an Dajie, Dongcheng District (6526 3388) 东城区东长安大

Saturday, MAR 31 9.30PM-12.30AM Mademoiselle et Son Orchestre Six-piece Sino-French bands performs gypsy jazz and more. Free.

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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Tuesday, APR 3 4-6PM Delightful Afternoon at Library Enjoy your time chatting, lounging and gossiping in the cozy yet elegant setting, surrounded by books and the homely fireplace. Invite 2, 3 friends or even treat yourself to some “me” time in a window sofa all for yourself. 3 delectable Afternoon Tea menus await you daily. http://www.pentabeijing. com, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东

Wednesday, APR 4 8PM-MIDNIGHT 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

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10AM-NOON INN Coffee Morning: Lido Meet friends in the neighborhood. Free. 10am-noon.

Maan Coffee 7 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite Rosedale Hotel),Chaoyang District (8457 3470) 朝阳区将台西路7号

10AM-1PM BSK Cooking Class Check the website for agenda, price and details. Black Sesame Kitchen. 3 Heizhima Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9147 4408) blacksesamekitchen.com 东城区黑芝麻 胡同3号 (136 9147 4408)

10AM-3PM Wan Lin Bicycle Tour See the real Beijing: the daily life, the people, the neighbourhoods, the best spots for culture, art and shopping. 450 RMB per person. Includes coffee, bicycle rental & Chinese lunch. Starts and ends at Jamaica Blue, Central Park. wanlinbicycletours.com (186 0112 6254)

4PM-LATE Thursday Night Ribs Full rack of BBQ pork ribs to share, plus a bucket of six Tiger beers. RMB 360. 4pm-late. Blue Frog S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 4030) 朝阳区三里屯北路19号 三里屯Village南区4号楼3层S4-30

5-8PM Happy Hour @ROOM Enjoy buyone-get-one-free drinks from 5-8pm Monday-Saturday at ROOMbeijing.

House wine RMB 80 a glass, cocktails RMB 70. 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

Hot Cat Club World Water Day Benefit Concert. RMB30. 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)

6-10PM A Dozen Oysters for the Price of 10 Indulge in Yaquinas from Oregon, Little Skookums from Washington, Malpeques from P.E.I. and more for the price of 10.

Starfish. 22-1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6416 5499) 朝阳区东 直门外大街22-1号

6-11PM Ladies Night at 12SQM Ladies get RMB 30 martinis and margaritas at “Beijing's coziest bar.” 12SQM. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1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

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7-10PM

Happy Musicology & Happy Hour at Le Petit Gourmand Come watch your favorite live concerts and music documentaries in English while you enjoy special happy hour offers, including 30% off all bar food, drink specials and more. Free. Le Petit Gourmand.

3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District (6417 6095) 朝阳区

Sparkling & Canapes Titular food and wine flow freely. RMB 280. 7-10pm. Terra.

1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

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8PM Kro’s Quiz Night Anthony and Jim rock the trivia. Free. Kro’s Nest, 35 Xiaoyun Lu (Opposite Renaissance Beijing Chaoyang Hotel, next to Kou Fu Ju restaurant), Chaoyang District

(8391 3131) 乌巢,朝阳区霄云路35号 (国 航大厦万丽酒店对面,口福居旁)

8.45PM-LATE Windy Barnes at MIX Indulge yourself with the smooth and luxurious vocals rendered by the soulful and powerful icon Windy Barnes. westinbeijingdining. com, (5922 8880) MIX @ the Westin Beijing, No.7 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, 朝阳区威斯汀酒店MIX

9PM- MIDNIGHT Hot Cat Club World Water Day Benefit Concert. RMB30. 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)

9.30-11.30PM Uygur Flamenco Enjoy a performance of rhythmic guitar and exotic rhythms from the Western part of China. Free.

9.30pm. Temple (131 6107 0713) The Greg Carroll Band Greg Carroll and the boys take the stage at Eudora every Wednesday to Saturday night, playing rock and more. Free. Eudora Station (6437 8331/8334)

TIMES VARY HutongCuisine Cooking School Learn authentic Chinese food in a traditional Qing Dynasty courtyard. All classes are hands on and each class you will learn 5 dishes. Prices vary. No.35 Dengcao Hutong, Dongsi Nandajie, Dongcheng District (8401 4788/ 134 2631 7097) 东城区东四南大街灯草胡同35号

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10AM-6PM Limited view, Unlimited implication - Wu Qiang Solo Exhibition The exhibition features 45 works of Wu Qiang from the last three years. Following his first solo exhibition, the artist has devoted himself to expanding the expressive potential of Chinese ink painting. Free to attend. 8503, 798 Art zone E02, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (5978 4838)

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）

3PM-2AM Photos exhibition: Freb - French photographer in Beijing Frédéric refrains to either optimize or retouch his images. He devotes his work within photographic tradition and reproduces highly technical and

aesthetic effects manually. He refines his style due to a perpetual desire to ever-improve and his photos are realized with poetry, with tenderness and a Zen spirit. Beiluo Cafe and Bar, 70 BeiLuoGu Xiang, Dongcheng District www.bei-luo.com/events.html, beiluocafe@gmail.com (15901124820, 13718820198) 东城区北锣鼓巷甲70号 北锣咖啡酒吧

3PM-6PM "These Years" -- Sun Xun Solo Exhibition Sun Xun desires to create it with modern meaning and reflect aesthetic taste of modern people.

Under the positive influence of family education, he persists in exploring the integration of Chinese traditional culture and western painting. Free to attend Asia Art Center(Beijing), No.2 Jiuxianqiao Lu., Dashanzi 798 Art District, Chaoyang District. www.asiaartcenter.org beijing@asiaartcenter.org (5978-9709/10) 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号大 山子798艺术区(798东街)

4PM-11.30PM Niko De La Faye's VISAGES Exposition at Modernista The work of French visual artist, Niko, consists of converting his fantasy world into photos, kinetic sculptures, and costumes. He does his work with a large variety of tools and materials. Free to attend. modernistabj@yahoo.com (13691425744) MODERNISTA Old Cafe & Tapas Bar, 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District 东城区宝钞胡同44号

4.30PM-7.30PM GS Mini Tennis Tournament Sponsored by Tecnifibre Designed to give young players a chance to learn tournament play and sportsmanship through a fun and rewarding way.

Prizes will be awarded to 1st-3rd place winners. This tournament is on a first come first serve basis registration deadline is Friday March, 16th 2012 at 5pm. RMB 85 (Mini Red), RMB100 (Mini Green) Huakang Fitness Center, Shunhuang Lu, Sunhe Town, Chaoyang District (8459 1367/0156)

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

7PM Zen Retreat Experience the calm and total peace of life as practiced by Zen Buddhists in the seclusion of a courtyard retreat near the Red Conch Temple by the hills in the outskirts of Beijing. Enjoy the simple pleasure of vegetarian Buddhist meals while you spend your days in silent contemplation, walking and hiking the hills. China Culture Center.

Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) 朝阳区 亮马桥路29号安家楼肯特中心

7-9PM Introduction to Green Tea Get answers on how to choose it, make it and store it. Reserve a spot at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 70, RMB 50 (members). Culture Yard. 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166) 东城区石雀胡同10号

9PM-MIDNIGHT Milonga Emoción 阿根廷探戈周五舞 会 Enjoy a fabulous Tango night. 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

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Milonga Emoción 阿根廷探戈周五舞会 Enjoy a fabulous Tango night. 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

Seafood Extravaganza Enjoy this seafood feast with the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet including beer and wine soft drinks every Friday night at Citrus.

(6513 3366) novotel.com.cn, www. accorhotels.com.cn, marcom@novotelxinqiaobj.com, 1 Chongwenmen Xidajie, Dongcheng District, Novotel Beijing 东城区崇文门西大街1号，新侨诺富特 饭店

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8AM-6PM One-day trip to Gubeikou Wild Great Wall Join Culture Yard for a relaxed walk along one of the oldest parts of the Wild Great Wall then lunch in a local village. Suitable for kids 14+. RMB 370 (RMB 320 in advance), including transport, guides, entrance and lunch. RSVP required. Culture Yard. 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166) 东城区石雀胡同10 号 contact@cultureyard.com

9AM-5PM BSK Cooking Class: With Color Simple Chinese dishes that incorporate the rainbow, from three-mushroom stir-fry to three-color chicken. RMB 300. 10am1pm. Black Sesame Kitchen. 3 Heizhima Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9147 4408) 东城区黑芝麻胡同3号

NOON-3PM Taste Brazil SALT offers feijoada, Brazil’s national dish, as well as set meal options. RMB 188 (two courses), RMB 218 (three courses), RMB 168 (feijoada, per person). 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）

2-4.30PM Global Kitchen: Pakistani Learn to make naan and curries at home. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). 2-4.30pm.

The Hutong.1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号 (北新桥地铁站东南边)

4PM Taiwan Film Festival Screenings include Edward Yang’s Mahjong and other surprises. Modernista. 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9142 5744, modernistabj@yahoo.com) 东城区 宝钞胡同44号

4-6PM Movie Corner at Le Petit Gourmand Watch your favorite movies while you enjoy special offers on food and drink.

Le Petit Gourmand. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District.

(6417 6095) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层

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One-day trip to Gubeikou Wild Great Wall Join Culture Yard for a relaxed walk along one of the oldest parts of the Wild Great Wall then lunch in a local village. Suitable for kids 14+. RMB 370 (RMB 320 in advance), including transport, guides, entrance and lunch. RSVP required. Culture Yard. 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166) 东城区石雀胡同10号 contact@ cultureyard.com

7PM Devil and Angel Party XIU hosts a themed party with drink specials and “Devil and Angel” shots. RMB 100 admission fee includes a free drink.

XIU. 6/F, Park Life, Beijing Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District (85671838/40) 朝阳区建国门外 大街2号,北京银泰中心6层

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, as well as its depiction of different aspects of modern and contemporary life in different parts of the Chinese speaking world. (Chinese with English subtitles).

Reservation 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）

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

9.30PM-12.30AM Elliot Johnson and the Taste of Soul Band Authentic Chicago blues. Free.

Ciro's Pomodoro, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6008) 波莫多 洛, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号

10PM-LATE Bang Bitesize Buddha DJs. Free. Punk, B1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6410 5222) 朝阳区三里屯路11 号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层

Great Wall Hike From the orchards of Hengling valley a friendly smile from the local apple farmer will set you off for a 13-km 4-hour hike on the wild Great Wall. Small in the beginning, majestic at the end. RMB 1,100 (includes meals and transportation). Dandelion Hiking. (Chinahiking.cn, info@chinahiking.cn, 156 5220 0950) Caviar and Champagne Specials at China Grill and China Bar Chef de cuisine Jens Muenchenbach from China Grill and hotel sommelier Miss Meiyu Li present a “Caviar and Champagne menu,” featuring a selection of Russian caviar, oysters, Boston lobster and more. 66/F, Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 朝阳区建国门外大 街2号柏悦酒店66层

French Film Festival A month-long celebration of French language cinema at the Institut français de Chine, the Embassy of Poland in China, the Embassy of Romania in China and the Beijing University of Language and Culture (BLCU). Visit faguowenhua. com/francophonie for schedule and details.

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Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Daongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5863 8223) 朝阳区东三环中路61号北京

Chaoyang District (5785 3361) 朝阳区 三里屯 SOHO B1-5355 registration@

mandarin-plus.org, mandarin-plus.org

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SUNDay 9AM-5PM

Horseback Riding around the Great Wall Join PTP Club for a day of horseback riding, climbing and hiking along with a traditional farmer’s lunch.

RMB 340-400 per person. PTP Club. voipxu@yahoo.com.cn

10AM-1PM Mahjong Workshop During this 2 session workshop you will learn the history and symbolisms behind the game, master the rules of playing and visit a local playhouse to play like the locals do. RMB 200 RMB for 2 sessions (RMB 160 for CY students). Culture Yard. 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166) 东城区石雀胡同10号

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

11.30AM-3PM Ultimate Sunday Brunch Sunday brunch with Veuve Clicquot sounds like a good idea. The organic station and superfood bar mean you can have your cake and eat it too. RMB 288+15% (includes soft drinks and fresh juice), RMB 348+15% (includes red & white wine & local beer), RMB 398+15% (includes Veuve Clicquot Champagne). BLD Cafe, Renaissance

NOON-2PM Outdoor Field Hockey Hit the ground running this spring with weekly outdoor field hockey every Sunday. Costs of pitch shared between all and for all levels. Taiyuan Diplomatic Compound (just north of the Canadian Embassy) 朝阳区太原外交公寓

1-5PM S.T.A.Y. Sunday Brunch Indulge in endless moments with family and friends at S.T.A.Y. brunch. Let the kids play while the adults enjoy appetizers, including Angus Beef Tartar, Sea Urchin Scrambled Eggs, and Egg White and Black Truffle Omelet. Enhance the afternoon with a selection of free flow champagnes.

From RMB 468+15%. Valley Wing 1/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District (8882 6727) 海淀区紫竹院路 29号北京香格里拉饭店新阁一层

2.30PM- 5.30PM Strawberry @ Grand Millennium Beijing Lobby Lounge As spring warms the city, celebrate with strawberries at Lobby Lounge. Enjoy a strawberrythemed afternoon tea every day during the entire month of March including strawberry cheesecake, fresh strawberry tarts and pies, and even homemade strawberry jam. 7 Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District (8587 6888-3011) 朝 阳区东三环中路7号

4-6PM Survival Chinese Class: Let's Talk to the Waitress Learn useful Chinese phrases for ordering food in restaurants.

Mandarin Plus. B1-535 Sanlitun SOHO,

5-6PM Heyrobics Jukebox Session at Harrow Get fit to music the Swedish way.

Harrow International School of Beijing.

5 Anzhen Xili, Block 4, Chaoyang District (6444 8900) 朝阳区安贞西里四 区5号heyrobics.com

6.30-9PM Murder Mystery Dinner Enjoy a 3-course dinner and an evening of glitz, glamour and a gruesome murder. Help the detective find the killer, or just sit back and enjoy the drama. Proceeds go towards projects run by Migrant Children's Foundation. RMB 280 (Tickets at Hannah@mcfchina.org). 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

TIMES VARY SALT Bubbly Sundays Paulo's menus are indulgent, fresh and seasonallystyled while Gaby's seriously spicy Bloody Mary never fail to disappoint.

Non-alcoholic and childrens options available. Two courses RMB 168, three courses RMB 188; two courses + free flow RMB 318, three courses + free flow RMB 338. SALT, 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite 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)

Barolo Family Sunday Chef Gianluca offers a uniquely Italian experience every Sunday with exquisite antipasto, handcrafted pasta with paring sauce, traditional risotto, authentic dessert and unlimited fine Italian wines for your choice. A la carte menu also available. RMB 388 per person (plus 15% surcharge). Barolo. Ritz-Carlton Beijing, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8951) 北京丽 嘉酒店,朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号

S.T.A.Y. Sunday Brunch Indulge in endless moments with family and friends at S.T.A.Y. brunch. Let the kids play while the adults enjoy appetizers, including Angus Beef Tartar, Sea Urchin Scrambled Eggs, and Egg White and Black Truffle Omelet. Enhance the afternoon with a selection of free flow champagnes. From RMB 468+15%. Valley Wing 1/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District (8882 6727) 海淀区紫竹院路29号北京香格里拉饭店新阁一层

Inside a Book a House of Gold: Artists’ Editions for Parkett UCCA presents a groundbreaking exhibition in collaboration with Swiss art journal Parkett consisting of 212 limited edition pieces in every possible medium by 192 artists to create a walk-in encyclopedia of contemporary art covering the past 30 years. RMB 10 (free on Thursdays). UCCA. 798 Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (8459 9269) 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号 大山子艺术区www.ucca.org.cn

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10AM-NOON Tai Chi Class This ancient Chinese form of exercise promises to foster a tranquil mind. RMB 150, RMB 480 (4 classes).

10am-noon. China Culture Center. Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) 朝阳区亮 马桥路29号安家楼肯特中心

12-3PM 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

7.30-11PM Bookworm Pub Quiz Free drinks guaranteed, but cash prizes conditional upon supreme intelligence. RMB 5.

7.30pm. The Bookworm. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6586 9507) 朝阳区工体北路4号院 chinabookworm.com

TIMES VARY Spring Essentials Start with a 90 minute refreshing fruity full body polish, coupled with a deep tissue massage or begin with a 90-minute traditional coupled with a foot massage. Runs until May 31. RMB 780 plus surcharge (original price RMB 1260 plus surcharge). Hilton Beijing Wangfujing. 6/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District (5812 8888 ext 8560) 东城区王 府井东大街8号北京王府井希尔顿6层

Microblogging Discussion Join Culture Yard every Monday to practice your microblogging Chinese as well as

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Tai Chi Class This ancient Chinese form of exercise promises to foster a tranquil mind. RMB 150, RMB 480 (4 classes). 10am-noon. China Culture Center. Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) 朝阳区亮马桥 路29号安家楼肯特中心

learn vocabulary that you might not be exposed to on an everyday basis.

Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net.

RMB 75, RMB 60 (members). 7-8.40pm.

Culture Yard. 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166) 东城 区石雀胡同10号

Huang Rui: I-Ching Together Until Mar 31. A fresh look at installation works by one of China's longest-standing contemporary artists, based on his exploration of the Book of Changes, the ancient text that recognizes the power of chance in our lives. Free. The Opposite House. Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu (north of 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District (6417 6688) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 Village北区1号楼

Open Jazz The jam session is hosted by jazz saxophonist Liang Jun along with a bass player and drummer. There’s a free beer for anyone who comes on stage to play. Free. V.A. Cafe & Bar, 13 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District (5844 3638) 东城区五道营胡同13号 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

Piscine Rose Promotion Ladies get a glass of Piscine Rose for RMB 10.

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

Venetian Style All month. A taste of Venice in Beijing. Try whipped Venetian codfish and pancetta risotto in a fivecourse set menu. A la carte also available. RMB 888+15%. Cepe, The RitzCarlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District (6629 6996) 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金 融街丽思卡顿酒店意味轩

Lobster Extravaganza To showcase his varied culinary skills, Chef Jimmy has prepared 10 ways for you to enjoy the deliciously juicy fresh lobsters. The RitzCarlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Financial Street, Xicheng District (6629 6907)西城区金城坊东街1号 楼丽金融街丽思卡尔顿酒店

Bene Italian Restaurant - Lunch Express Dine on an exquisite selection of Italian culinary delights in the relaxing atmosphere of Bene restaurant. From fresh pizza made in front of you in the open kitchen to Chef Francesco’s unique creation. 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

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SALT Spring Days Enjoy Paulo's twists on SALT favourites. Check out the new seasonal wine and drinks list to complement your dining. Two and three course prix-fare cuisine that changes in line with what’s available on a daily basis. 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）

1-3PM Introduction to Green Tea Get answers on how to choose it, make it and store it. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net.

RMB 70, RMB 50 (members). Culture Yard. 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166) 东城区石雀胡同10号

6-7pm Simplify Your Life! Group Therapy Program Designed to help people

who are feeling overwhelmed in their daily lives, have problems dealing with anxiety or change, or simply need a safe place to talk, this group run by trained counseling psychologist Penny Wynne Cole focuses on specific problems and will help you restructure your connections and commitments.

RMB 340 per session (RMB 2,500 for the full 8-week program). E-mail counseling@careforchildrenservices.com. cn for more info. Care for Children.

Bldg 101 River Garden, 7 Yuyang Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 3306) 顺义区后沙峪榆阳路7号裕京花园101栋

7.30pm Stumble Inn Quiz Night How many beers do you have? Get a free Tsingtao with every main course ordered, and play for a gallon of beer in the quiz.

Free. 7.30pm. The Stumble Inn, S3-31, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 7794) 朝 阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区3号 楼3层S3-31

8-11PM Tim’s Texas BBQ Quiz Night How many, when and where? Free. 8pm.

Tim's Texas Bar-B-Q, 14 Dongdaqiao Lu (on the corner of Guanghua Lu),

Chaoyang District (6591 9161) 熏烤房， 朝阳区东大桥路14号贵友大厦正北200米 Book Smugglers Club Join the Beijing Book Smugglers for their monthly book chat. The group votes on the book at the previous month’s meeting. 12SQM. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1号

9-11pm Scarlett’s Got Talent! Every Tuesday night dancers and musicians perform in the "Scarlett’s Got Talent" show. Winner of the night gets a bottle of champagne. Scarlett. Hotel G, 7A Gongti Xilu (in the alley leading to Julong Garden), Chaoyang District. (6552 2880) 朝阳区 工体西路甲7号北京极栈内

Gypsy Jazz Jam Session Join the Hot Club of Beijing as they crank out tunes worthy of the late Django Reinhardt.

Salud, 66 Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District (6402 5086) 东城区南锣鼓巷66号 Jiang Hu Jazz Jam Session Jazz lovers gather – maybe you can jam too. Free.

9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar, 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District (6401 4611) 东城区 交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号

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

TIMES VARY Temptation Tuesdays Drinks on Tuesday? Why not? Enjoy your favorite wines at 30% off. 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

YUM CHA DIM SUM All You Can Eat Gather friends and family together to enjoy good conversation and authentic Cantonese Dim Sum at Yue.RMB 98 net per person. Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, 36 North Third Ring Road East, Dongcheng District. (5798 8888) 东城区北三环东路36号北京金隅 喜来登酒店

Temptation Tuesdays Drinks on Tuesday? Why not? Enjoy your favorite wines at 30% off. 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

Feast Enjoy a vibrant buffet and a la carte restaurant featuring a tempting combination of western and Asian culinary delights. Prices vary. Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, 36 North Third Ring Road East, Dongcheng District. (5798 8888) 东城区北三环东路 36号北京金隅喜来登酒店

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Great Wall Camping at Wohushan (Gubeiko) Dandelion Hiking goes camping on Gubeiko Great Wall. Wohu (lying tiger) Mountain is where they will camp on this beautiful Gubeikou hike.

You’ll need a bit of strength to bring you and your back pack up the mountain.

Once up it is a relaxing walk with stunning views. RMB 850. Chinahiking.cn, Info@chinahiking.cn (156 5220 0950)

10.30AM-1PM Chinese Kitchen: Tastes of Beijing Learn more about the city you love through its traditional dishes. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). The Hutong 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号 (北新桥地铁 站东南边）

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

7.30-9PM Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra 2012 season opening Concert Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra will play his 2012 season opening concert.

RMB40/60/80/120/680. Haidian Theatre, 28 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District (62558026) 海淀区中关村大街28号

7.30PM-9.30PM Balboa Style Swing Classes Come and learn to swing with the best Swing Dance Teachers in town, 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

Suzie Wong’s Ladies Night Free Grand Marnier drinks. 8.30pm-midnight.

Suzie Wong’s, 1A Nongzhanguan Lu (west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District (6500 3377)朝阳区农展馆路甲1号朝阳公园西门

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8.30PM-MIDNIGHT

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, Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1号

Suzie Wong’s Ladies Night Free Grand Marnier drinks. 8.30pmmidnight. Suzie Wong’s, 1A Nongzhanguan Lu (west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District (6500 3377)朝

8PM-MIDNIGHT Beijing Beatles Unplugged See the local version of the Fab Four in all of their unplugged glory. RMB 25. 12SQM. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1号 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 Paddy’s Quiz Which quiz host swears the most? Prizes for every round and more. Free. 8.30pm. Paddy O’Shea’s, 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6415 6389) 朝阳区东直门外大街28

Señora de (2009) Join director Patricia Ferreira’s film (Spanish with Chinese and English subtitles) about the lives of several generations of women who have been denied the magic of dreaming. Free. pekin.cervantes.es, Instituto Cervantes, 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5879 9666) 朝阳区

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

工体南路甲1号北京塞万提斯学院

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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

Windy Barnes at MIX Indulge yourself with the smooth and luxurious vocals rendered by the soulful and powerful icon Windy Barnes. westinbeijingdining.com, (5922 8880) MIX @ the Westin Beijing, No.7 North Dong San Huan Road, Chaoyang District, 朝阳区威斯汀酒店MIX

9.30-11PM The Hot Club of Beijing Sino-French band plays gypsy jazz. Modernista. 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9142 5744, modernistabj@yahoo. com) 东城区宝钞胡同44号 Zhang Si’an What’s French for experimental electro-folk? Free. Temple. B202, 206 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (131 6107 0713) 东城区鼓楼东 大街206号B202 (131 6107 0713)

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pork ribs to share, plus a bucket of six Tiger beers. RMB 360. 4pm-late. Blue Frog S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 4030) 朝阳区三里屯北路19号

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11AM-3PM Flamme New Lunch Pasta Set Try this lunch time only Flamme’s NEW Pasta Set which includes a housesalad and garlic bread. RMB 58 and up.

Flamme International Grill, S4-33, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 8608) 朝阳区三里屯路19 号三里屯Village3楼S4室

12-3pm SALT Spring Days Enjoy Paulo's twists on SALT favourites. Check out the new seasonal wine and drinks list to complement your dining. Two and three course prix-fare cuisine that changes in line with what’s available on a daily basis.

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)

4PM-Late Thursday Night Ribs Full rack of BBQ

三里屯Village南区4号楼3层S4-30

5-8PM Happy Hour @ROOM Enjoy buy-oneget-one-free drinks from 5-8pm every Monday to Saturday at ROOMbeijing.

House wine at RMB 80 glass, cocktails are RMB 70. ROOMbeijing. Rm 301302, 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

6-11PM Ladies Night at 12SQM Ladies get RMB 30 martinis and margaritas at “Beijing's coziest bar.” 12SQM. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1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 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

7-10PM Sparkling & Canapes Titular food and wine flow freely. RMB 280. 7-10pm.

Terra. 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

7.30-9.30PM Live Zen: Practice & Meditation Gain insight into the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism. RMB 150, RMB 400 (4 classes). 7.30-9.30pm.

China Culture Center. Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) 朝阳区亮马桥路29 号安家楼肯特中心院内

8PM Girls’ Night Out at Xiu Ladies enjoy two free drinks and 30% off all bottles of Absolut. Xiu. Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 朝阳区建国门外大 街2号柏悦酒店

Lindeman’s Ladies Night Every Thursday Night at BeerMania drink two Lindemans and get free Belgian Ice Cream. Beer Mania. 1/F, Taiyue Fang, Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6500 0559) 朝阳区南三里屯路 泰乐坊1层

Kro’s Quiz Night Anthony and Jim rock the trivia. Free. Kro’s Nest, 35 Xiaoyun Lu (Opposite Renaissance Beijing Chaoyang Hotel, next to Kou Fu Ju restaurant), Chaoyang District (8391 3131) 乌巢, 朝阳区霄云路35号 (国航大 厦万丽酒店对面, 口福居旁)

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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Taste of Japan @ Kobe Japanese Kobe serves the best of the Japanese kitchen, including sushi, sashimi and tempura, in an intimate setting with warm, attentive service. A La Carte menu available with repeat ordering at a set price inclusive of 1 complimentary beer, soft drink or fruit juice. RMB 138 for lunch and RMB 168 for dinner. Park Plaza Science, No.25 Zhichu Lu, Haidian District. (82356699) 海淀区知春路25号北京丽亭华苑酒店

Taste of Japan @ Kobe Japanese Kobe serves the best of the Japanese kitchen, including sushi, sashimi and tempura, in an intimate setting with warm, attentive service. A La Carte menu available with repeat ordering at a set price inclusive of 1 complimentary beer, soft drink or fruit juice. RMB 138 for lunch and RMB 168 for dinner. Park Plaza Science, No.25 Zhichu Lu, Haidian District. (82356699) 海淀区知春路25号北京丽亭华苑酒店

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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) 瑜珈苑，朝阳区工 体北路17号楼6层工人体育场北门对面

12-3pm SALT Spring Days Enjoy Paulo's twists on SALT favourites. Check out the new seasonal wine and drinks list to complement your dining. Two and three course prix-fare cuisine that changes in line with what’s available on a daily basis.

SALT, 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite 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）

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) 瑜珈苑，朝阳区工体北路17号楼6层工人体育场北门对面

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

6-8PM Hutong Tour: Poets, Prime Ministers, and the Immortal Donkey What do an ostracized poet, a patriotic prime minister, the oldest of the Eight Immortals, and an enchanted donkey have in common? RMB 120, RMB 100 (members). 6pm. The Hutong. 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) 东城区九道湾中巷胡 同1号 (北新桥地铁站东南边)

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one week before the bloodiest military coop that will take place in the smallest country in South America. Free to attend. http://www.pekin.cervantes.es, Instituto Cervantes, 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5879 9666) 朝阳区 工体南路甲1号北京塞万提斯学院

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

9PM-2AM

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

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

店2层元素阁

一单元 203室, 东四十条桥附近

7.30PM-10PM Paisito (2009) Join director Ana Diez’s film (Spanish with Chinese and English subtitles) about a love story happened

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Xpress Chart hits from across the decades, with an emphasis on the early ’90s. Free. 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

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

TIMES VARY Seafood Extravaganza Enjoy this seafood feast with the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet including beer and wine soft drinks every Friday night at Citrus.

(6513 3366) novotel.com.cn, www. accorhotels.com.cn, marcom@novotelxinqiaobj.com, 1 Chongwenmen Xidajie, Dongcheng District, Novotel Beijing东城 区崇文门西大街1号，新侨诺富特饭店

For Her Only Beauty Rejuvenation Treat Imperial Treasure treatment is available at the Ritz Carlton Spa located in the basement level 1. A 5-course health menu set at Qi is available after your spa treatment. Book in advance, call 6601 6666. The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Financial Street, Xicheng District (6629 6907) 西 城区金城坊东街1号楼丽金融街丽思卡 尔顿酒店

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Wanginglou Great Wall Hike A two-day hike through the Wanginglou section of the Great Wall. RMB 850 (includes meals and transportation).

Dandelion Hiking. (Chinahiking.cn, info@chinahiking.cn, 156 5220 0950)

NOON-3PM Taste Brazil SALT offers feijoada, Brazil’s national dish, as well as set meal options.

RMB 188 (two courses), RMB 218 (three courses), RMB 168 (feijoada, per person).

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）

4-6PM Movie Corner at Le Petit Gourmand Watch your favorite movies while you enjoy special offers on food and drink.

Le Petit Gourmand. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District.

(6417 6095) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层

5:30pm-10:00pm Mexican Saturdays at Kranzler’s 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. Buen apetito!

5:30pm – 10:00pm. RMB 98 in addition to RMB 268 regular buffet charge.. 6465 3388 ext.4222 or e-mail restaurant. beijing@kempinski.com. 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

6PM-10PM The Moroccan Kitchen The nightly dinner buffet at Park Plaza Beijing Science Park features seafood, sushi and sashimi, the best of Western and Asian cuisines and sinful desserts. RMB188.

(82356699) Park Plaza Beijing Science Park, 25 Zhichun Lu, Haidian District. 海淀区知春路25号北京丽亭华苑酒店

7.30PM-8.50PM A Kung Fu Spectacle Kicks Off in Hou Hai Coming to Beijing and seeing the performance, there is nothing more than Peking opera, acrobatics and the Chinese kung fu. RMB180, 280, 380VIP. xiaoyi19851002@hotmail. com, Please make a reservation. (132 696 13193) Shi Cha Hai Theatre, 56 Qianhai Xijie, Xicheng District. 西城区 前海西街56号什刹海剧场

9.30PM-12.30AM Elliot Johnson and the Taste of Soul Band Authentic Chicago blues. Free.

Ciro's Pomodoro, 81 Sanlitun Beilu,

Chaoyang District (5208 6008) 波莫多 洛, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号

Mademoiselle et Son Orchestre Six-piece Sino-French bands perform gypsy jazz and more. Free. Modernista.

44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9142 5744, modernistabj@ yahoo.com) 东城区宝钞胡同44号

10AM-2PM Women’s Day Spa Lunch Break at The Spa of Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hilton Beijing Wangfujng offers “Spa Lunch Break” special package includes 60-minute Aromatic Massage at The Spa and a sumptuous buffet lunch in the award-wining Vasco’s restaurant. Every Monday to Saturday.

6/F, The Spa, Hilton Hotel Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District (5812 8888 ext 8560) 东城区王 府井希尔顿酒店王府井东街8号

TIMES VARY All-You-Can-Eat Weekend Kitchen Party All-you-can-eat menu of classic Chinese dishes with free-flow wines and imported draft beers. RMB 328.

IFW, (International Food Warehouse) B1/F, Park Life, Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8567 1568) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号北 京柏悦酒店地下1层

SALTastation Mon-Sat. Five tasting courses paired with New and Old World wines. RMB 518 (food and wine), RMB 318 (food only). 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）

Caviar and Champagne Specials at China Grill and China Bar Chef de cuisine Jens Muenchenbach from China Grill and hotel sommelier Miss Meiyu Li present a “Caviar and Champagne menu,” featuring a selection of Russian caviar, oysters, Boston lobster and more.

66/F, Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店66层

Spring Essentials Start with a 90 minutes refreshing fruity full body polish, coupled with a deep tissue massage or begin with a 90-minute traditional coupled with a foot massage. Runs until May 31, 2012. RMB 780 plus surcharge (original price is RMB 1260 plus surcharge). Hilton Beijing Wangfujing.

6/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District (5812 8888 ext 8560) 东城区王府井东大街8号北京王府井希尔顿6层

Spring Essentials Start with a 90 minutes refreshing fruity full body polish, coupled with a deep tissue massage or begin with a 90-minute traditional coupled with a foot massage. Runs until May 31, 2012. RMB 780 plus surcharge (original price is RMB 1260 plus surcharge). Hilton Beijing Wangfujing. 6/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District (5812 8888 ext 8560) 东城区王 府井东大街8号北京王府井希尔顿6层

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Horseback Riding around the Great Wall Join PTP Club for a day of horseback riding, climbing and hiking along with a traditional farmer’s lunch.

RMB 340-400 per person. PTP Club. voipxu@yahoo.com.cn

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)

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 Hotel, China Central Place, 83 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8530) 朝 阳区建国路83号华贸中心JW万豪酒店2层

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% (price 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

Harrowthon A 10km cross-country race through Tongzhou in aid of the Fengtai orphanage. RMB 100. 10am.

Sign up at events@harrowbeijing.cn. 5 Anzhen Xili, Block 4, Chaoyang District (6444 8900) 朝阳区安贞西里四区5号 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

Dim Sum Feast Sunday Introducing Qi’s all-you-can-eat dim sum Sunday lunch for only RMB288 per person including one daily soup. A fine tea menu is also available. Champagne

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Sunday Brunch @ROOMBeijing Six courses for RMB288 per person (plus net). RMB 300 per bottle of champagne. 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 loverscan complete your dining experience by sipping Dom Perignon while enjoying our all-you-can-eat dim sum special at RMB 1,998 for two persons.

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NOON-2PM Outdoor Field Hockey Hit the ground running this spring with weekly outdoor field hockey every Sunday.

Costs of pitch shared between all and for all levels. Taiyuan Diplomatic Compound (just north of the Canadian Embassy) 朝阳区太原外交公寓

1-3PM Sunday Brunch @ROOMBeijing Six courses for RMB288 per person (plus net). RMB 300 per bottle of champagne. 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

1-5PM Beijing Guardians American Football Practices Everyone is invited to join in and practice on Saturdays with Beijing’s own American football team at the Tongzhou American Football Center. Beijing Guardians. beijingguardians@gmail.com, 139 1122 8593. beijingguardians.com

TIMES VARY Caviar and Champagne Specials at China Grill and China Bar Chef de cuisine Jens Muenchenbach from China Grill and hotel sommelier Miss Meiyu Li present a “Caviar and Champagne menu,” featuring a selection of Russian caviar, oysters, Boston lobster and more.

66/F, Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店66层

Sunday Brunch One of the best champagne brunches in town relies on quality rather than quantity. RMB 428+15% per person (includes freeflow champagne). VIC, 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jian¬guo 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

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 8951) 北京丽嘉 酒店,朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号

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11.30AM-2PM Lunch Express Dine on a selection of Italian culinary delights in the relaxing atmosphere of Bene restaurant. Sheraton Beijing Doncheng. 36 Dongcheng Beilu, Global Trade Center, Dongcheng District. (5957 5184) 东城区东城区北三 环路36号，环球贸易中心

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

3-6pm Chocolicious Lobby Lounge & Crystal Bar present Chocolicious - a wide selection of irresistible desserts all

made with the finest mouth-watering chocolate (Valrhona France & Felchlin Swiss) guaranteed to melt your heart and your taste buds! RMB 298 for two persons with tea included. You can also sip Moet & Chandon while enjoying our Chocolicious desserts at RMB100 a glass. Lobby Lounge, 1/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext. 37) 西城区金城坊东街1号楼丽金融 街丽思卡尔顿酒店

3-9PM Buy-One-Get-One-Free Burgers Enjoy two-for-one burgers at The Filling Station every Monday. The Filling Station. Beside Western Academy of Beijing, Laiguangying Donglu (off the Airport Expressway), Shunyi District.

(8470 3821) 顺义区来广营东路(北京京 西学校旁边)

6PM-11PM Epic Risk Competition Sign up in person at 12SQM before April 1st to participate in the month-long Risk competition taking place throughout April. Risk is the world's favorite war strategy game. Single elimination bouts will determine Beijing's best Risk strategist. Winner will receive a plaque at the bar, infinite man points,

and a gift certificate for 12SQM. Free to attend. twelvesqm@yahoo. com, twelvesqm.com. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城 区南锣鼓巷福祥1号

7.30-11PM Bookworm Pub Quiz Free drinks guaranteed, but cash prizes conditional upon supreme intelligence.

RMB 5. 7.30pm. The Bookworm.

Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6586 9507) 朝阳区工体北路4号 院 chinabookworm.com

TIMES VARY Open Jazz The jam session is hosted by jazz saxophonist Liang Jun along with a bass player and drummer.

There’s a free beer for anyone who comes on stage to play. Free. V.A. Cafe & Bar, 13 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District (5844 3638) 东城 区五道营胡同13号

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

Piscine Rose Promotion Ladies get a glass of Piscine Rose for RMB 10.

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

Classic and Modern Cocktail Join us at 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.

China World Hotel, Beijing朝阳区建国 门外大街1号中国大饭店

Two-For-One-Pizza Get a free pizza for every one you order on Mondays.

Ciro’s Pomodoro. 81 Nali Patio, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District (5208 6008) 朝阳区那里花园三里屯路81号

Strawberry @ Lobby Lounge As spring approaches, celebrate delicious strawberry cheesecake, fresh strawberry tarts and pies, and even a home-made strawberry jam during the month of April. Every day, 2:30pm-5:30pm, RMB 48. 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (8587 6888) 朝阳区东三环中路7号

Fish Bridge @ Fat Duck Fat Duck Executive Chef Jackie chooses the key ingredients to enrich both your nutrition and taste. Prices vary. rhi.bjsbc. fatduck.mgr@renaissancehotels.com, (58638241) Fat Duck, 4/ F, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, No.61 Dongsanhuan Middle Road, Chaoyang District (Near Shuangjing Line 10 Subway Station) 朝阳区朝阳区东三环中路 61 号 北京富力万丽酒店

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10AM-NOON INN Coffee Morning: Sanlitun Meet friends in the neighborhood. Free.

10am-noon. The Bookworm. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6586 9507) 朝阳区工体北路4号院

4-6PM Movie Corner at Le Petit Gourmand Watch your favorite movies while you enjoy special offers on food and drink.

Le Petit Gourmand. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District.

(6417 6095) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层 Delightful Afternoon at Library Enjoy your time chatting, lounging and gossiping in the cozy yet elegant setting, surrounded by books and the homely fireplace. Invite 2, 3 friends or even treat yourself to some “me” time in a window sofa all for yourself. 3 delectable Afternoon Tea menus await you daily. pentabeijing.com, 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 王府井酒店书阁

7.30pm Stumble Inn Quiz Night How many beers do you have? Get a free Tsingtao with every main course ordered, and play for a gallon of beer in the quiz.

Free. 7.30pm. The Stumble Inn, S3-31, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 7794) 朝

INN Coffee Morning: Sanlitun Meet friends in the neighborhood. Free.

10am-noon. The Bookworm. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6586 9507) 朝阳区工体北路4号院 twelvesqm@yahoo.com, twelvesqm. com (6402 1554) Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1号

hua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District (6401 4611) 东城区

8.30-10.30PM

Easter Treats at Kempi Deli A range of “egg-citing” Easter treats for all ages.

Kids will adore our chocolate eggs and bunnies, and who could refuse a freshly toasted hot cross bun? Make your Easter feast one to treasure, with delicious lamb confit, pumpkin and lamb loin terrine, or a whole slow roasted leg of lamb (pre-order only, order 24 hours in advance). (6465 3388 ext.4227) restaurant.beijing@ kempinski.com朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮

Simply Dim Sum If you want to know how to enjoy dimsum in an all-round way, join Zen5es for Simply Dimsum! You will simply love it. Simply Dimsum is featured at Zen5es Chinese restaurant located on Level 4, at lunch time Monday-Friday at RMB118+15% per person and Saturday & Sunday at RMB218 + 15% for 2 persons. 5922 8880. Westin Beijing Chaoyang 朝阳区 东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区3号 楼3层S3-31

8-11PM Tim’s Texas BBQ Quiz Night How many, when and where? Free. 8pm.

Tim's Texas Bar-B-Q, 14 Dongdaqiao Lu (on the corner of Guanghua Lu), Chaoyang District (6591 9161) 熏烤 房，朝阳区东大桥路14号贵友大厦正 北200米

Whiskey Challenge Drink your way through 12SQM’s single malt scotch whiskey list. The first three drinkers to finish the list win free drinks: First place wins ten free cocktails (50 RMB or less).

Second place wins five free drinks, third gets three free drinks. Competition ends April 30th. Must sign up in person at the bar to participate. Free to attend.

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9-11pm Scarlett’s Got Talent! Every Tuesday night dancers and musicians perform in the "Scarlett’s Got Talent" show.

Winner of the night gets a bottle of champagne. Scarlett. Hotel G, 7A Gongti Xilu (in the alley leading to Julong Garden), Chaoyang District.

(6552 2880) 朝阳区工体西路甲7号北 京极栈内

Gypsy Jazz Jam Session Join the Hot Club of Beijing as they crank out tunes worthy of the late Django Reinhardt.

Salud, 66 Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District (6402 5086) 东城区南锣鼓巷66号 Jiang Hu Jazz Jam Session Jazz lovers gather – maybe you can jam too. Free.

Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar, 7 Dongmian-

交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号

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Temptation Tuesdays Drinks on Tuesday? Why not? Enjoy your favorite wines at 30% off. 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

Spring Essentials Start with a 90 minutes refreshing fruity full body polish, coupled with a deep tissue massage or begin with a 90-minute traditional coupled with a foot massage. Runs until May 31, 2012. RMB 780 plus surcharge (original price is RMB 1260 plus surcharge). Hilton Beijing Wangfujing. 6/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District (5812 8888 ext 8560) 东城区王 府井东大街8号北京王府井希尔顿6层

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District. For inquiries or reservations call 8511 3388 ext. 8900 励骏酒店,东 城区东城区金宝街90-92号

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10.30AM-1PM Balboa Style Swing Classes Learn to swing with the teachers Josh Dominick and Leru. RMB 50-60 per class. Modernista. 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9142 5744, modernistabj@yahoo.com) 东城区宝钞 胡同44号 swingbeijing.com

11AM-10PM Fine Fish Dinner at Fat Duck A highprotein fish meal of wrasse and Leopard Grouper is prepared by Fat Duck Executive Chef Jackie. Hum-headed wrasse RMB 1180/500g Leopard Grouper RMB 580/500g. Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, No.61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5863 8241, rhi.bjsbc. fatduck.mgr@renaissancehotels.com) 北 京富力万丽酒店, 朝阳区东三环中路61号

11:30AM-10PM International Surf and Turf Buffet at L Café L Café of Legendale Hotel offers a great surf and turf buffet followed by dessert. Lunch 11:30am to 3pm (RMB 128+15%). Dinner 6pm to 10pm (RMB 188+15%) Legendale Hotel, 90-92 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng

Tea Time at the Library Order from the special Afternoon Tea menu while relaxing in the Library’s cozy setting with a great book or a couple of friends. Library, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District 东城区王府井东街8 号希尔顿北京王府井酒店

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

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

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

8.30PM-MIDNIGHT Suzie Wong’s Ladies Night Free Grand Marnier drinks. 8.30pm-midnight. Suzie Wong’s, 1A Nongzhanguan Lu (west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District (6500 3377) 朝阳区农展馆路甲1 号朝阳公园西门

9PM-MIDNIGHT Open Mic Comedy Night Free entry, spot rego starts at 8.30pm, performance starts at 9pm, comics and comedy-lovers all welcome. 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)

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

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

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

9.30-11PM The Hot Club of Beijing Sino-French band plays gypsy jazz. 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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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

Wagyu Beef Heaven Aria Restaurant promises a memorable dining experience with premium Wagyu beef jet fresh from David Blackmore in Australia. Savour highlights such as Blackmore + Topside Tar Tar, Wagyu Beef Carpaccio and Wagyu Sirloin.

Set dinner menu: Rmb1,588/person, which includes one glass of champagne. For reservation, call 6505 2266 ext36. Aria, China World Hotel, Beijing 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店

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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

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Business Business Listings Chambers of Commerce

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

Beijing Entrepreneurs www.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

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 www.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 www.

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) www.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) www.sunflowertravel-cn.com, Dongcheng District. (8447 6361) 东城 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, private-tours@tui. cn) www.tui.cn 途易, 东城区建国门内

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

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

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Country Holidays Rm 2804, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (+21 3222 0616, beijing@countryholidays.com.cn) www.countryholidays.com.cn 朝阳区东

区东直门外大街48号东方银座B座22D)

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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

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

Entrepreneur’s Organization Beijing Chapter www.eobeijing.com

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

servoffice.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

Viva Beijing Professional Women’s Network Meets the last Wednesday of every month. www.vivabeijing.org

世纪财富中心,嘉里中心,盈科中心,华贸 中心,燕莎中心 www.regus.cn

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) www.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) www.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)

www.koreanair.com.cn 朝阳区霄云路38 号现代汽车大厦901-3号

Turkish Airlines W103, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1867) www.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) www.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 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 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, 2 6A 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 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 www.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 路58号远洋国际中心B座北京辉盛庭国际 公寓 frasershospitality.com

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

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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)) http://www.glory-clinic. 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) www. bjhealthcare.com 庇利积臣医疗中心, 朝阳区日坛东路7号

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) www.intecheye.com 英智眼科医院, 朝阳区潘家园南里12号 潘家园大厦1层,4-5层

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) www.internationalsos.com 北京国际 救援中心, 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)) www.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) www.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) www.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) www.sar.com.cn 北医三院上地门诊部医 学美容中心, 海淀区上地信息路38号上 地数码大厦B座

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) www.hkclinic.com 北京港澳国际医务诊 所, 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

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 www.oasishealth.cn Vista Medical Center Daily 24hrs.

B29, Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8529 6618, fax 8529 6615, vista@vista-china.net) www.vistachina.net 维世达诊所, 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, ¥390/ 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, 83m², CNY 10,000 1 Br, 100m², CNY 12,000 2 Br, 120m², CNY 17,000 New MOMA - 万国城: Studio, 100m², ¥8,000 2 Br, 140m², ¥13,000 3 Br, 245m², ¥20,000 Sanlitun SOHO - 三里屯 SOHO: 1 Br, 120m², ¥13,000 2 Br, 150m², ¥19,000 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, ¥13,000 3 Br, 140m², ¥16,000 Guangcai Int’l Apartment - 光彩 国际： 3 Br. 217m², ¥20,000 4 Br. 270m², ¥25,000 Lufthansa Area: Beijing SOHO Residences - SOHO 北 京公馆： 1 Br. 80m², ¥13,000 3 Br. 245m², ¥ 25,000

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Excellent service for international transportation of furniture. Furthermore a wide selection of acces­sories 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