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Letter from the editor There’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur, and Beijing is quickly becoming the best launch pad for startups ready to shake the world.

As China’s economy matures, Beijing is attracting the best and brightest from China and throughout the world. In an increasingly knowledge-based economy, the opportunities for finding co-founders and early employees are continually improving, and the quality of ideas are strengthened by the diverse experience and perspectives available.

Investors are increasingly focusing on China. Jim Breyer of Accel Partners turned a USD 12m investment in a startup called thefacebook.com into a USD 5 billion stake in one of the biggest Internet success stories ever. In a recent Forbes interview, Breyer said he is “super-bullish on China” and that over the next decade, “you will see at least half of the top 10 or 20 Internet companies come from China.” As a result, “Accel will invest more money in China this year than in the US.“ As a recruiter who specializes in finding talent for venture capital-backed Internet companies in China, I’ve worked with some incredibly passionate and talented entrepreneurs. I’ve also had the privilege of meeting exceptionally talented web developers, user interface designers and product managers.

Whether working for established tech companies like Google or Microsoft or coming from startups in other parts of the world, savvy candidates recognize that the risk-reward ratio for joining the right startup in China has never been better.

Also, as the organizer of Startup Weekend Beijing, I’ve met entrepreneurs who have come from as far away as Silicon Valley and Qatar to get firsthand experience of what it takes to successfully launch an idea in Beijing. There’s nothing more gratifying than seeing entrepreneurs accelerate their success and receive funding from investors such as Kai-Fu Lee’s Innovation Works, Blue Run Ventures and Dave McClure’s 500 Startups.

In this issue, you can meet some of the entrepreneurs who are setting out to the change the world, and I’m sure you’ll be inspired by the audacity of their vision and the dedication, energy and enthusiasm they bring. And you can say you read about them in Agenda first. Maybe you’ll even be inspired to take the plunge yourself!

Contents 4 Verne Harnish The “Growth Guru” speaks 8 Simplify Your “People Systems” 10 Oliver Wang

ISPO Organizer and winter sports expert

12 Jeremy Goldkorn

Danwei founder on how he built his site

14 Andy Mok Red Pagoda and Startup Weekend

founder on finding talented startups

16 Ines Brunn On selling fixed-gear bikes in Beijing 18 Shanghai Restaurants 20 Whiskey Bars 22 Wireless Speakers 24 Great Steaks 26 Anna Tsui

Andy Mok, founder and president of Red Pagoda

Wokaishi co-founder on the business of fitness

40 My Perfect Day: Holly Chang 42 The Agenda

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Spotlight

The Growth Guru

Verne Harnish’s reputation as the management guru precedes him. Long before the concept of building a “start-up” was considered cool, the Colorado-native was establishing entrepreneurial organizations and working with such luminaries as Michael Dell and Mark Cuban to build the management systems that helped establish them as some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. He arrives in Beijing this month to speak at the upcoming Entrepreneurs Organization gathering (February 28-29) and took some time out to share his insights with Agenda.

Management maven Verne Harnish shares his insights into building and maintaining a successful business Interview by Jerry Chan, photos by Roger Castellon and courtesy of Verne Harnish

According to your bio, you studied Mechanical Engineering – how did you make the transition to your current career as an expert on entrepreneurialism and management?

I studied Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University before pursuing an MBA. While getting my M.E. degree, I continued to advance up through a local firm called Superior Supply Co. – first as a design engineer, then sales engineer, then director of sales and marketing by the time I graduated. However, the President (a member of the Young Presidents Organization, a.k.a. YPO) was the son of the founder and I knew I had advanced as far as I could, so the chairman of the firm introduced me to one of his board members, who had founded the Center for Entrepreneurship at Wichita State University. I met him and he hired me to help build the Center

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and launch the first Technical Entrepreneurship course in the College of Engineering. Within a year, I launched the Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs (ACE) and the rest is history.

Your book Mastering the Rockefeller Habits is widely regarded as a source of information and inspiration for companies of all stripes – how did you become aware of and go about formulating the “Rockefeller Habits?” The wife of a dear friend of mine, John Anderson, who launched the first YEO chapter in Detroit, gave me a copy of Titan, the biography of John D. Rockefeller. At the same time I was building and chairing EO’s executive program at MIT. What I was teaching seemed highly aligned with Rockefeller’s approach to business, so when it was time to codify in a book what I was teaching at MIT, I decided

to attach Rockefeller’s name to my approach to growing a firm.

After all, he’s the wealthiest entrepreneur in history!

“I would say the same characteristics of a successful entrepreneur apply in China – focus, passion, persistence, and optimism”

What’s the difference between a “Fast Track Company” and a “Small Business?” Growth rate! The technical definition of a “gazelle” is any firm growing 20% per year for four years in a row – they are the growth engines of economies and represent the 3% of businesses that generate most of the net new jobs.

In the book you mention a few firms like Dell and Federal Express as paradigms of managerial efficiency and effectiveness – are there any more current companies that you feel are on the fast track? Steven Berlin Johnson wrote one of my favorite books – Emergence.

It’s those firms built on “emergence theory” that are the most explosive growth firms in history – Google, Amazon, Facebook, etc. – firms gen-

erating revenue and valuations in 10 years that took companies decades before.

When you were launching the Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs back in 1983, did you cross paths with and/or get to collaborate with anyone of note? Were there any diamonds in the rough that you knew who eventually became hugely successful? Besides the obvious – Steve Jobs and Michael Dell – Mark Cuban was probably the roughest diamond to become a huge success. At the time he was running a small IT services business in Dallas. He went on to launch Broadcast.com and sell it to Yahoo! for $5.7 billion.

Ted Leonsis was in the first MIT/BOG class and went on to become Vice Chairman of AOL and a significant “new media” visionary. And what Greg

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Spotlight Stemm is doing in the treasure hunting business garners regular news around the world. There are many more.

“In the end, the quality of ideas that come out of the mind of an entrepreneur is equal to what they put in. So learn, learn, learn – and never stop learning”

What do you think all successful entrepreneurs have in common?

Focus, passion, persistence and optimism! And a thirst for knowledge – this is something I noticed throughout the 15 years I chaired the MIT/EO executive program. It was the entrepreneurs taking the most extensive notes and asking the most questions and engaging with the speakers that tended to go on and build the bigger companies.

Greg Stemm just sent me an interesting email this week where he noted “relentless and unflinching pursuit of the goal is the only way to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles!” Read Steve Jobs latest biography to really understand the mindset of a successful entrepreneur.

Running a company in China presents its own unique challenges – from the frenetic economy and government regulations to cultural issues and more – are there any general characteristics you’ve noticed about successful firms in China? I’ve not spent enough time in China or time with enough successful companies to really know – that’s why I’m excited about finding the right marketing partner and launching an annual Growth Summit that brings these firms together annually.

However, observing Fred Crosetto’s success, I would say the same characteristics of a successful entrepreneur apply in China – focus, passion, persistence, and optimism.

On the flipside, what are some of the most common reasons why companies fail? The opposites of focus, persistence, passion, and optimism! And the leadership team thinking they “know it all” already.

better handle on their business? Yes, about 200 books! Bill Gates took two weeks a year to plow through 200–250 books, manuscripts, PhD theses, whitepapers etc. to keep himself and Microsoft relevant. In the end, the quality of ideas that come out of the mind of an entrepreneur is equal to what they put in. So learn, learn, learn – and never stop learning.

Who are the three entrepreneurs you admire the most and why? Rockefeller – for his focused discipline and strategy; and Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg for the same reasons.

In a fastcompany interview you talk about the notion of “Core Ideologies” and their importance to companies as they grow – what are some of examples of companies that have effectively leveraged their core ideologies? Verifone and Towne Park founded

by Jerry South, one of the early “students” in the MIT/EO program.

People tend to hate meetings, but The Rockefeller Habits emphasizes their importance – why and how do you think regular meetings make a difference for companies? Considering the history of human existence, the written word has been around for only a fraction of time. So which natural abilities are more innate – talking and storytelling or staring at Excel spreadsheets? Human beings need to talk out our issues – i.e. the power of forum. The key is making sure the meetings are well structured and focused on important issues.

If you weren’t heading up Gazelles, what Aside from your own, are there any other would you be doing? Stage magic – I’m a card books and resources you’d recommend carrying member of the International Brotherhood for entrepreneurs interested in getting a of Magicians – and revving up our family band.

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What’s your best trick? Do you find any parallels between magic and doing business? My favorite is David Copperfield’s “Back Stage” illusion – I performed it once at an EO conference in Chicago (my wife was my boxjumper). I love it because you invite the audience to come back stage with you to see the behind-the-scenes workings of a magic trick.

However, what the audience thinks is the trick isn’t at all. It’s the same with business. You can read the latest book on Apple (Adam Lashinsky’s excellent book called Inside Apple just came out) and copy exactly what they do, but in the end there’s a little bit of “magic” you can never see or learn that’s the secret to their success. All great companies have this secret ingredient.

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spotlight Management and growth guru Verne Harnish (see p4) offers eight ways companies can bring their core values alive and shares a powerful process to help managers uncover what, exactly, are their company’s core values and how to implement them throughout their entire corporationto maximize communication and efficiency.

Simplify Your “People” Systems

Eight ways to bring your company’s core values to life

by Verne Harnish “Growth Guy”

In building Verifone from USD 30 million to USD 600 million to dominate the global market of clearing credit card transactions, Hatim Tyabji said his key leadership/management tool was a small booklet that explained in eight languages the eight core values at the heart of Verifone’s culture and success. “I essentially spent the last six years repeating myself,” noted Tyabji.

What are your rules? Below are eight ways to bring these core values alive and a recommended process for “discovering”your true values if you’ve never committed them to writing. In essence, replace all the random “people” lists (hiring guidelines, performance appraisal criteria, recognition awards, etc.) with a coherent single list and simplify that part of your company.

FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS: THE MARS MISSION I’ve seen firms spend tens of thousands of dollars and months going

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through a laborious process that often generates a generic list that misses the uniqueness and power of the existing culture. Alternatively, there is a way to get at your core values that’s fun and amazingly fast. It’s an approach outlined in Jim Collins’ and Jerry Porras’s article “Building Your Company’s Vision.” You can download the article from www.hbr.com for USD 6. Just follow their Mars Mission process.

To give you a flavor for the core values of a growth company, the following are Gazelles’: • Practice what we preach • Nothing less than ecstatic customers • 1st class for less • Honorintellectual capitalists • Everyone an entrepreneur • Never, ever, ever give up

A leader must go beyond merely posting the values on the wall and handing out plastic laminated cards

TECHNIQUES FOR BRINGING Managers and CEOs can almost repeat core YOUR CORE VALUES ALIVE values endlessly without it seeming ridicuOnce you have your core vallous so long as the core values they’re using ues, it’s the “repeating” of and truly are relevant and meaningful to their living “consistent” with the firm’s values that’s the most employees difficult part of the process.

A leader must go beyond merely posting the NEWSLETTERS Why struggle to come up with values on the wall and handing out plastic lami- a catchy title for a newsletter when some word nated cards. Here are eight ways to keep these or phrase from your core values will do beautivalues alive and simplify your people systems. fully? Highlight a core value with each issue, incorporating stories – yes, more stories – about STORYTELLING Everybody enjoys a good story people putting these core values to work for the and most great leaders have taught through betterment of the company. parable or storytelling. Identify some “legends” and current stories that represent each value. THEMES Use your core values to bring attention And stories provide the explanation for any to your corporate improvement efforts. Milliken, core values that might seem unusual or cryptic the textile manufacturer, takes one of their six on their own. core values and makes it the theme for the quarter, asking all employees to focus on ways RECRUITMENT AND ORIENTATION Design to improve the company around the theme. The your interview questions and assessments to Ritz-Carlton chain goes to the other extreme test a candidate’s alignment with your core and highlights worldwide one “rule” everyday. values. Then rate the person in terms of their In either case, establish a rhythm that keeps the perceived alignment with each core value. Your core values top of mind in a repetitive fashion. goal, after all, is to make sure your new hires fit in. Once hired, it’s time to inculcate (bring into EVERYDAY MANAGEMENT I’ve found that the culture) the individual. Like many social managers and CEOs can almost repeat core organization initiations, orientation (you do values endlessly without it seeming ridiculous have one?) is when you can further emphasize so long as the core values they’re using truly the company’s core values. Consider organizing are relevant and meaningful to their employyour orientation around the teaching of your ees. When you make a decision, relate it to a core values. value. When you reprimand or praise, refer to a value. When customer issues arise, by all means, APPRAISALS AND HANDBOOKS Core values compare the situation to the ideal represented should provide the framework on which you by the value. Small as these actions may sound, hang your performance appraisal system. With a they probably do more than any of the aforelittle creativity, any performance measure can be mentioned strategies for bringing core values made to link with a core value. In addition, organize alive in your organization. your employee handbook into sections around each core value.

RECOGNITION AND REWARD Organize your recognition and reward categories around your core values. You also gain a new source of corporate stories and legends each time a reward or recognition is given that highlights a core value.

This article was reprinted with permission from the author, who will be speaking at the next Beijing EO meeting on Feb 29. You can read more of Verne Harnish’s articles at gazelles.com.

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SPOtLIGHT Spring may be just weeks away, but winter outdoor sports are still hot this time of year. Running from February 22-25th, ISPO Beijing is one of the world’s foremost tradeshows in the sector and boasts over 400 brands on exhibit. Agenda spoke to Oliver Wang, Senior Project Manager of Consumer Goods at Messe München International, and the man behnd ISPO Beijing since 2005, on the state of the winter sports and the industry in China.

Warming Up to Winter Sports

ISPO Beijing organizer Oliver Wang mixes fashion, passion and sports Interview by Mike Cormack, photos courtesy of Oliver Wang

What are some of the current trends in the know how they compare to international indoor and outdoor winter sports scenes in resorts? There are several very good ski resorts China? Outdoor and winter sports in China are around Beijing, like Nanshan, Jundushan, Wanlong developing very fast. The rapid increase in the and Duolemeidi. It’s very hard to say which one is number of private cars has allowed people to the most popular since they are quite different participate in activities that would otherwise be from each other. When compared with resorts in out of reach. At the same time, young people Europe and North America in terms of the size of are not satisfied with the traditional routes de- the resort and its business operation model, the veloped by travel agencies. More young people resorts in China are not on the same level, but we are travelling by themselves and spending more see a very strong trend that world-class ski resorts time in rural areas. They’ve started hiking, trek- will soon appear in China. World-famous resort king, camping, skiing and snowboarding in the hotel ClubMed kicked off its business operations winter. Recently, we’ve seen a new trend emerg- in China last year when it opened its first resort ing where young parents include their children in Yabuli. in outdoor adventure and ski trips, which piques the interest “There are several very good ski resorts of the younger generation.

What are the most popular resorts for winter sports around Beijing? Do you

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around Beijing, like Nanshan, Jundushan, Wanlong and Duolemeidi. We see a very strong trend that world-class ski resorts will soon appear in China”

What is the typical demo- “Outdoor and extreme sports are still very new graphic of Chinese winter to China. But there will be more investment and outdoor sports enthusiand more brands coming into this industry asts? Most of the typical winter everyone knows it has huge potential” and outdoor sports enthusiasts in China belong to the middle class. First, they are willing to spend the money industry, the leading brands are from Western to buy the necessary apparel and equipment. countries. The reason is quite simple: they have Second, they want to lead healthy and eco-friendly a much longer history than the local Chinese lives since outdoor and winter sports put them in players. We’ve seen that almost all Western close touch with nature. Last but not least, they brands regard China as their next market, which are willing to spend their free time pursuing chal- they actively look to enter. This year’s ISPO lenging hobbies, instead of staying at home and Beijing will bring many new brands into China, including European high-end sports fashion watching TV. and winter sports brand Bogner and US action What other sports are involved? Skateboard- sports brand DC. ing and other action sports are always a part of ISPO and ISPO Beijing. We organized a skate Which Chinese brands are the best known? master competition successfully early in 2005, Which do you think might become internawhich was very impressive to many skaters. In tionally successful? There will be many well 2012, we are making a huge investment by known Chinese brands at ISPO Beijing 2012, like shipping a whole skate ramp from Europe, in- Toread, Kolumb, Mobi Garden, etc. Some of them viting world-class skaters and setting attractive have international business – Toread has even awards, so as to create an exciting event for all opened stores abroad. But entering the internaaction sports lovers, including those who do tional market is never the first choice for Chinese board sports. Definitely, we see huge potential brands since the local market is huge and still has a lot of room to develop. It’s much easier to run in action sports in China in the coming years. their business at home than fight with other bigThe outdoor/extreme sports scene in ger and more experienced international brands.

Western countries is attracting increasing I think it will take another 8-10 years for Chinese amounts of coverage and sponsorship. Does brands to become truly international. the Chinese scene get similar interest? The outdoor and extreme sports culture has been Are there any Chinese sportsmen or sportsdeveloping for many years in Western countries. women in these fields who stand out, or are Even some Eastern neighbors, like Japan, are particularly popular? Yes! There are many ahead of us. Compared with traditional sports mountaineers, board riders, climbers, etc. in like football, ping-pong and basketball, outdoor China. Take Wang Lei, for example. Initially a Wall and extreme sports are still very new to China. Street banker, she is the first Chinese woman to Currently, only a few major sports brands have have completed the so-called “7+2”: climbing developed product lines in these categories. But the Seven Summits (the highest peak on each we believe there will be more investment and continent) and skiing to both the North and more brands coming into this industry, since South Poles (Editor’s note: Agenda interviewed her in July of 2010). everyone knows it has huge potential.

What are the leading brands in Chinese outdoor and winter sports? Are Western companies making headway into the Chinese market? In the outdoor and winter sports

Find out more at ispo.com.cn.

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Model Worker

Danwei founder Jeremy Goldkorn on the past, present and future of one of the most influential China-oriented sites Interview by Jerry Chan, photos by Judy Zhou

South African Jeremy Goldkorn came to Beijing via London in 1995 and has been working in media for virtually his entire time here. As the Managing Editor of Beijing Scene, the creator of Le Magazine (the progenitor to the Chinese version of Time Out) and the Launch Editor for Agenda’s sister magazine the Beijinger (then known as “that’s Beijing”), he helped pioneer Beijing’s English-language media scene before starting Danwei.com, the renowned website covering Chinese society, culture and media, in 2003. Agenda recently caught up with Jeremy to learn how Danwei took shape and what it has in store for 2012 and beyond.

What gave you the idea to do Danwei and how was it originally conceived? Did you draw any inspiration from other bloggers in setting it up? 2003 was a special year for the Chinese media and Internet. Daring stories were appearing in newspapers like the Southern Weekly, and the early Chinese bloggers were finding their voices online. The media and Internet seemed like new playgrounds, full of promise and excitement, but these developments were not being covered very well in English reporting. Many of the trends that we see today from the explosion of free expression on Weibo to consumer activism on the Internet were just getting going in 2003. I wanted to record these changes as they happened.

Martinsen and Eric Mu was probably the most important thing I did - aside from their regular contributions, they have both published a few standout pieces that drew a lot of traffic.

Over the years, we’ve had a few breakthrough moments: translating influential bloggers Wang Xiaofeng and Han Han into English; video interviews with Flypig and Ping Ke of the podcast Antiwave and sex blogger Muzi Mei; short films about the big four Olympic construction projects (in 2006) and the Forum on China Africa Cooperation.

We’ve always tried to write about things that other media organizations and bloggers weren’t covering, and we’ve been early experimenters in every new digital form, from YouTube videos to podcasts. Our early video work, which we did with the filmmakers Anna Sophie Loewenberg and Luke Mines, was right at the beginning of YouTube’s explosive growth, and we were unique in producing professional work tailored for the Internet.

We’ve also published some superb writing

by Geremie Barmé, David Moser, Alice X. Liu, Jeffrey Wasserstrom and others.

At what point did you realize you were gaining a substantial readership? Within a year of launching in 2003, we had about a thousand unique visitors a day, and most of them were people who were interested in exactly what we had on our site, people who could not find such writing and documentary work elsewhere.

Reaching a thousand daily readers seemed like the tipping point to me - from there on, word of

Every content site of note has a few “breakthrough moments” – those stories and articles “Although China can be a difficult place to that really put the site on do things, Beijing is a city where a bootstrapthe map – what do you ping entrepreneur interested in media, inconsider Danwei’s “breakthrough moments” to have formation, writing and culture can make his own rules – at least some of the time. That’s been? Recruiting highly talented Danwei staffers Joel why I’m still here”

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“We’ve always tried to write about things that other media organizations and bloggers weren’t covering, and we’ve been early experimenters in every new digital form, from YouTube videos to podcasts” mouth took over, and influential people noticed what we published.

Now, depending on how you calculate it, we can reach 5,000 to 20,000 people a day, although counting this type of thing has become much more complicated in the age of Weibo, Facebook and Twitter. Our most popular videos have been watched several million times, and popular articles have hit rates in the high hundreds of thousands.

You are now in your 18th year in Beijing. What’s keeping you going? Although China can be a difficult place to do things, Beijing is a city where a bootstrapping entrepreneur interested in media, information, writing and culture can make his own rules – at least some of the time. That’s why I’m still here.

Where would you like to take Danwei from here? Where do you see it in five years?

Our work will be the gold standard for media, financial, and market intelligence about China. Our website will publish excellent writing and video about China, Chinese media and changing Chinese culture.

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spotlight Andy Mok’s Red Pagoda Resources is one of the foremost recruiters in Beijing, focusing on top-end candidates for startups and fast-growing new businesses. With an MBA, an MA in China Studies, a CPA and a degree in Accounting, he exemplifies educational achievement, while being gogetting enough to found and run his own company and events. He also runs Startup Beijing, which brings together entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.

START ME UP

Andy Mok, founder and president of Red Pagoda Resources, on human capital in the capital Interview by Mike Cormack, photo by Judy Zhou

Can you first of all tell us how you got to tain exceptional candidates that can help them where you are now? What’s your backstory? achieve their vision.

My first job in Greater China was working for a private equity group started by the majority What were the best ideas to come out of the shareholders of a publicly-listed Hong Kong real last Startup weekend, and do you know what estate company. One of the first deals I worked came of them? We’ve had about sixteen teams on was the acquisition of an executive search so far and at least five of them have received VC firm, which is how I learned about the recruiting or angel funding from investors such as Kai-Fu business. After that, I had the chance to pursue Lee’s Innovation Works, Blue Run Ventures and a Master’s in China Studies in Washington DC, Dave McClure’s 500Startups. and also worked for a think tank called the RAND Our winners have included Wodache, a rideCorp, where I helped research and publish a sharing application; Apricot Forest, a way for study about China’s economic and technologi- doctors in China to more easily keep up with cal development. I then did an MBA and spent important news and research; and Duanzimi, an a few years in Seattle working on a startup.

All of these experiences “There’s never been a better time for starthave been invaluable in help- ups in China, whether started by local Chiing me advise our clients on nese, returnees or foreigners. And Beijing how to identify, attract and re- is ground zero for this trend”

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AirBnB-like site, which means a social website that connects people who have space to spare with those who are looking for a place to stay.

“People attracted to startups generally care more about making a difference than about the perceived stability or prestige of working for a big, well-known company”

Red Pagoda Resources focuses on high caliber candidates for startups and fast-growing new companies. Is there a typical profile or is your net more widely cast? What skill-sets do you look for? Think of us as the one-stop shop for talent for VC-backed Internet and mobile Internet companies in China. Of course, the most important positions for these types of companies are ‘developers’: people that can actually build the company’s product, and product managers and other marketing roles, or those that figure out what should be built and how to make money from those products.

People attracted to startups generally care more about making a difference than about the perceived stability or prestige of working for a big, well-known company. They also value long-term upside (i.e. stock or options in companies they work for) more than current income. I think they also tend to have a lot of confidence in their own judgment and ability to deal with uncertainty and adversity. If this sounds like you, shoot us your resume and let’s arrange a time to chat!

What fields do your clients operate in? Are there areas in which you have particular expertise? Our clients are mostly Internet and mobile Internet startups that have received their first round of VC funding. However, because the scope of VC investment is broader in China than elsewhere, we also have clients in the hotel and retail bakery business - the baked goods business in China is growing at more than 30% per year!

Our expertise really lies in clearly understanding the truly distinctive things that make our clients exceptional (what I refer to as “that electrifying detail”) and the crucial types of people they need to realize their potential.

I think our expertise also lies in identifying and establishing rapport with exceptional candidates

so we can quickly understand what they really care about and showing them how to best reach their professional and personal goals. To do this, I draw on my experience as an investor and as an entrepreneur and consultant, as well as the talent, diligence and energy of my team.

Tell us about Startup Weekend Beijing – how did it get started, what’s your vision for it? I participated in one of the first Startup Weekend events in Seattle a few years ago and was asked by the folks now running it if I could do one in Beijing. While I thought the concept was pretty promising, I also thought that it could be adapted to the local scene.

We limit attendance to no more than 40 entrepreneurs per event and make it a bit more structured by bringing in well-known and successful VCs and angel investors like Xiaojun Li, a partner at IDG (the VC fund selected by Accel Partners as their China partner); Yinan Li, a partner at GSR Ventures and former Baidu CTO; Robin Chan, an angel investor in Twitter and FourSquare; and Fritz Demopolous, co-founder of Qunar.com to provide individual and detailed feedback to each team of participants. This is a unique and highly efficient way for entrepreneurs to get guidance from a number of investors who really know what they’re talking about.

So far, we’ve held four Startup Weekend Beijing events and plan on doing one every quarter.

I’ve been amazed at the diversity and quality of the entrepreneurs we’ve attracted. They’ve come from as far away as Qatar and Silicon Valley, as well as from Shanghai, Dalian and other parts of China. My hope is that we’ll continue to attract talented and passionate entrepreneurs from around the world who see the incredible startup opportunities in China today. The next Startup Weekend Beijing will be April 13-15 at the Holiday Inn Express in Dongzhimen. I hope you’ll think about submitting an application.

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Two-Wheeled Motion

Ines Brunn on setting up her fixed-gear bike shop in Beijing Interview by Mike Cormack, photos by Sui

Ines Brunn is a German physicist and currently Beijing’s sole fixed-gear bike store proprietor, at Natooke in Wudaoying Hutong, Dongzhimen. As well as running Natooke, she started the Beijing Fixed Gear Bike group and does fixed-gear bike trick performances throughout China. Agenda met her to find out more about how she has conceptualized her bike business for the Beijing market.

How did you come to sell bicycles to Beijingers? It might seem like selling ice to Eskimos. My idea was not to sell bikes to Beijingers but to sell bikes that were very hard to get in China. In 2007, an American friend and I started the Beijing Fixed Gear Bike group, the first of its kind in China. In 2008, a friend said, “Why don’t you open a bike shop” and I said, “What?

A bike shop?” Of course, my passion is for bikes and I love motivating people to get cycling.

But I was then working in an international high tech telecommunications company, so it didn’t sound like the most obvious idea! But on second thought, it all made sense: being able to start my own company, following my passion, doing things that I love and being able to grow the community.

What obstacles does one encounter in trying to set up a store in Beijing? You first need to find and rent a place, then prepare all kinds of documents and hand them in. I waited for almost two months after handing in all the documents only to learn that the name of my company could not be used, even though we had checked it beforehand! So we had to change the documents and hand them in again, meaning that I needed to pay the rent for an extra two months without being able to operate. It’s best to use a company that can help do all the walking to the different bureaus.

Without them it would have taken even longer to register. If the company is good they know

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all the current regulations as these can change very suddenly. Now it is harder to invest foreign currency, and many more documents are required than three years ago.

As a small-business owner, what networking and marketing tools do you use? Do you need different tools for Chinese and for foreigners? We focus on the community.

We organize bike events, rides through Beijing, get together doing fixed gear tricks, small races, and also bike polo. The community of fixed gear riders in Beijing has grown substantially and it makes me happy to see how young people say that the bike changed their lives.

We use different tools to spread the word about our events. For foreigners we focus on our newsletter and our website natooke.com.

For the Chinese we mainly use Sina weibo. For the shop sales side, we just started a Chinese online store on Taobao: natooke.taobao.com.

I love doing tricks on fixed gear bikes and my performances attract a lot of attention.

What are the best and worst things about operating in Beijing? I think a great thing is the interesting characters coming to our shop every day. Beijing used to be the bike capital and there are many people that love bikes and spend a lot of time working on their old Flying Pigeon 28 inch bike: they come and show it off to us. Some were fortunate to have an old Raleigh or other old model of a foreign brand. But having a bike

shop in a time where people “The community of fixed gear riders in Beiconsider bikes to be for poor jing has grown substantially and it makes me people and symbols of the past happy to see how young people say that the time and the car is the status bike changed their lives” symbol doesn’t make it easy. In Germany, people have changed and many now cycle to work to reduce emissions, improve their own health and save time.

So it might be easier to sell bikes in a country that likes them!

Finally, most foreigners come to China hoping for rapid growth. What’s your own vision for Natooke? Personally I did not open Natooke for rapid growth. I see more value in inspiring people to ride a bike. This is a slow process but gives me a very satisfactory feeling of contributing in a small way to making the world a better place now and for our future generation. So my mission is to inspire more people to ride bikes and enjoy cycling. Cycling is my passion and I love it. I want to build the Natooke community not just in Beijing but in other places of China. Then we can have more community races and bike polo events across the country.

My vision is that Chinese people get back on the bike and enjoy it and that the sky in Beijing gets bluer every day.

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the List Although the capital certainly can’t match its southern rival when it comes to the latter’s own indigenous cuisine, Beijing can boast its own selection of quality Shanghai restaurants. The exquisite table settings, light taste, and fresh ingredients of Shanghai cuisine make it an ideal option for business meetings or casual meals with friends. The following are some of the betterknown restaurants in the capital.

Southern Pearls

The best Shanghainese restaurants in the city Compiled by Ophelia Ren, photos provided by Shanghai Min

Grandma’s Home 外婆家 This restaurant offers delicious Shanghai dishes in a stunning setting with agreeable prices. Specialties include creamy mashed green beans, green tea cake, grandma’s red braised pork, organic cauliflower and tea scented chicken (cha xiang ji). 6/F, 138 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6527 5115) 东城区王府井大街138号北 京新东安市场6楼(近王府井步行街)

Hu Jing Yuan 沪景源 This restaurant is renowned for its neo-Shanghai cuisine. Many of their dishes have been adapted to cater to the tastes of Beijingers. The most popular dish is sautéed beef slices with garlic (suan pian ji pin niu rou). They also serve traditional Shanghai dishes. Luxurious decor and a quiet atmosphere make this restaurant perfect for a business meal. 4/F, China Life Tower, 16 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie. (8525 1181) 朝阳区朝 阳门外大街16号中国人寿大厦4楼

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Jade Garden 苏浙汇 Popular with Shanghai locals, this Hong Kong-based franchise is admired for its stunning interiors and fresh ingredients. A good choice is fried shrimps with Longjing tea which is not only delicious but also elegant in appearance. Jardin de Jade Jasmin Tea Smoked Duck, Xiaolongbao dumplings, and Eight Treasure Rice are among the most popular dishes. Jade Garden, Bldg 6, Jiqingli, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6552 8688 ) 朝阳区朝外大街吉庆里6号楼 Lao Shang Hai Shui Jing Gong 老上海水晶宫 Decorated in an Imperial theme with red and gold, this restaurant serves authentic and traditional Shanghai dishes, such as crystal shrimp (shui jing xia) and lion head meatballs (shi zi tou). The red braised pork in here is fatty but not greasy, and melts quickly in your mouth.

Durian cake (liu lian su) is highly recommended for dessert, with its crispy crust with creamy

durian paste. Ideal for client meetings or a feast with your family and friends. 15 Nanlishi Lu, Xicheng District. (6803 3149, 6803 3140 ) 西城 区南礼士路15号(近儿童医院西门)

Lu Lu 北京鹭鹭酒家 Owing to its consistently high quality, Lu Lu restaurant is always packed. It’s an ideal place to have sweet-andsour mock ribs, with their attractive glossy appearance, or authentic steamed meat dumplings. Fried crab with rice cake, crystal shrimp and duck soup are also highly recommended.

5/F, north wing building of Xin Zhongguan (The Gate City Mall), Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (8248 6868) 海淀区中关村大

Shanghai Shi Ku Men Restaurant 上海石 库门酒家 Shikumen restaurant features a stylish setting and authentic Shanghai dishes.

Elegantly shaped dishware complement the exquisite food. Pan-fried dumplings (sheng jian bao), with their delicious juices and crispy bottom, are the “must have” dish. Other recommendations are steamed gluten (kao fu), and grandma’s red braised pork. An excellent destination for business meals. Cui Ming Zhuang Hotel, 1 Nanheyan Dajie, Dongcheng District. (5858 0958) 东城区南河沿大街1号翠明 庄宾馆(东华门大街口)

Mei Wei Zhai 美味斋 Mei Wei Zhai serves traditional Shanghai dishes at a reasonable price.

Dishes include shredded eel in oil, and fried crab with rice cake – a dish of smooth rice cakes perfectly balanced by crab and a sharp sauce that turn many diners into regulars.

35 Baiguang Jie (southwest corner of Niujie), Xuanwu District. (6356 7321)

Shanghai Min 上海小南国 If you want to taste Shanghainese food in luxurious surroundings, the Shanghai Min (Xiao Nan Guo) is your top choice. With six branches throughout Beijing’s business areas, its stylish interiors and comfortable seats are perfect for business meals. They are famed for Grandma’s red braised pork which comes with a sweet sticky sauce. Other recommendations include crab tofu, duck tongue and steamed herring. 3/F, 1 Sanlitun Soho, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (400 820 9777) 北京市朝

宣武区白广路35号牛街西南边

阳区工体北路8号三里屯SOHO一栋3楼

街19号新中关大厦B座北翼5楼 (近海淀医院)

Shanghai Min, Ping’an Branch

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the List The water of life (from the Gaelic ‘uisge beatha’), whiskey in Beijing isn’t just Chivas Regal, thankfully!

Fine malts are available throughout the capital if you know where to look, now that stores and bars are really starting to cater for the discerning whiskey drinker. Agenda savors the amber liquid and shares the know-how.

WHISKEY-A-GO-GO

Tickling your tongue with the finest tipples Compiled by Mike Cormack

12SQM This cozy Nanlouguxiang bar features an excellent whiskey menu, listing dozens of malts divided by region, and a map showing the location of these regions within Scotland: namely, Lowland, Speyside, Highland, Islands, Islay, and Campbeltown. You can thus savor the crisp taste of a Speyside like Glen Moray then compare it with a peatier taste of a Highland dram like Oban then change tack for an Islay malt like Laphroaig (la-froyg). Look out for their whiskey-tasting events too. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6502 1554) 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1号 El Nido This hutong bar may be austere, but if you feel like roughing it a little, you may well warm to its ascetic charms once you imbibe

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from the superlative range of spirits and beers.

In addition to whiskey, they have a fine range of spirits, some of which they infuse themselves, making this quite the place to come to in summer months when you can sit outside, soaking up some sun. Winter, not so much.59 Fangjia Hutong (enter from Andingmennei Dajie), Dongcheng District. (8402 9495) 东城区 方家胡同59号（丛安定门内大街往东走20米）

Glen A Japanese whiskey bar in Nansanlitun Lu, Glen aims for the upper end of the market, and is more like a cigar lounge than a bar: you won’t find many people wearing jeans or under thirty. Dress to impress in your gladrags and enjoy the serious selection Glen has to offer. Naturally, there’s a substantial portion

of Japanese malts, now reputed amongst the finest in the world, such as Yamazaki, Hakushu, Yoichi and Karuizawa. The resident mixologists and hand-crafted ice are also impressive.

203, Taiyue Suites, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6591 1191) 朝阳区南三里 屯16号泰悦豪庭2层203

Ichikura Ichikura is a little trouble to find, but then, the best things in life always make you work for them. Found upstairs from Chaoyang Theater’s south side, Ichikura is (you won’t be surprised to learn) another Japanese whiskey bar, and a fine example at that. The choice is of course exceptional, with the mirror-backed bar jam-packed with bottles from around the world. (Yes, you can get US whiskies like Wild Turkey or Four Roses, if you really want).

Ichikura also does a fine line in cocktails and bar food like tapas, pizzas and spicy wings: being good does not mean being snooty.

2/F (south side of Chaoyang Theater), 36 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6507 1107) 朝阳区东三环北路36号朝阳剧场南侧2层

Throughout Beijing Jenny Lou’s Where would we be without Jenny Lou’s? Where else can one buy balsamic vinegar, mascarpone, lasagna sheets and cayenne pepper in one convenient location? Though Jenny’s really specializes in wine when it comes to the bottle, they do a decent line in whiskey. The Guomao branch, for example, boasts Glenfiddich (12, 15 and 18 Year Old) and Balvenie (both oak and sherry casked) as its usual malts, locked away in a display cabinet, though you can get your hands on blends like J+B, Johnny Walker and Grants more easily, should you want to.

BHG With numerous outlets around Beijing, BHG has a rather premium ambiance and consequently offers higher-end spirits – which, of course, naturally includes whiskey. Although the selection isn’t as good as some shops, it is perhaps the best of all the supermarkets. You can always stock up on cheese, cooked meats, wheat beer, pasta and cereal while there, but be prepared to drop a kuai or two.

Paradise CVS This Sanlitun joint (also known as Heaven) is an excellently-stocked alcohol provider, with fine arrays of spirits and beers. Because you can sit and drink your tipple in-store, it sometimes seems a bit of a sawdust joint; it gets very smoky in the evenings, and the toilet is in a cupboard in a corner. Despite this, the quality of the selection draws faithful customers. Here you can get a beautifully curvaceous bottle of Glenmorangie or a sweetly vanilla-scented Macallan 12 Year Old, a Glenlivet or a Highland Park.

(You can also get bottles laboring under names like “Bonnie Prince Charlie”, but why would you want to?). If you like making cocktails, you can also stock up on things you can’t find anywhere else, like peach schnapps and angostura bitters.

Xingfu Sancun 3 Xiang (behind Yashow, west of Tongli), Chaoyang District. (no phone) 朝阳区 幸福三村三巷三里屯南33号院内(雅秀后边同里 西边)

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the List Wired speakers will someday become extinct – and good riddance! But choosing between wi-fi, Bluetooth or a gadget that enables your old speakers to go wireless can be confusing. If you like listening to music through your phone then Bluetooth might be the way to go. Wi-fi, on the other hand, allows the sound to go through walls, ceilings and floors but is likely to have interference if you have any 900MHz gadgets, like old phones. Check out our selection to help you make up your mind.

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If you keep on trampling over wires and disconnecting gadgets, or your cat chews on speaker wires, or simply because you want like to keep things clean and simple, wireless speakers are the way to go. Agenda offers you some of the most best solutions on the market today.

By Joana Melo and Ophelia Ren

Jawbone Jambox No, it’s not a brick and though it weighs almost as much as one (at 0.34kg), this Bluetooth speaker (pictured on p23) makes way too much noise for such a small gadget. Stylish enough to carry with you on the subway (although you might get dirty looks as you flood the carriage with your music), the Jambox features three buttons at the top (volume and multi-purpose) and one on the side that allows you to turn on the device and to sync it. This mighty little speaker can be used as a call receiver, letting you to go hands-free, and can even activate iPhone Siri, if you so desire. The exterior is cased in rubber that comes in four different colors, and the grill that protects the speaker features diamond shaped designs. USB rechargeable and

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good to run for about 10 hours, this sweet little monster might be the answer to your prayers. Get it at Dragonstar for RMB 1,880.

Dragonstar, EB119B, B1/F China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 1565) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国 贸商城地下一层EB119B

JBL On Air Control 2.4G JBL is one of the best in the industry. Their design, along with their sound quality, makes them as good as you can get, though naturally they dwell in the upper price brackets. These tiny things (considering all the other ones from the brand) are sleek, smart and reliable; setting them up may take a lot of time (and wires) for something that is supposed to be Wi-Fi,

but the sound makes up for all that. With an impressive range of 21 meters, these versatile speakers can be used as the primary audio system for any device you might own, are glitch-free (no interference when your phone rings) and they give you the purest sound you will ever get out of your favorite track. Again, we couldn’t find these babies in China, but you can get them on Amazon UK for about USD 253 (RMB 1,600).

Mimi QubeWifi - VSS-002W If you are looking for something small and stylish that you can use with both your laptop and player, the Mimi Qube is a good candidate. It’s a USB drive that connects to your computer and transmits to two 1.5W stereo speakers; even if you leave the USB dongle at home, you are also provided with a line-in port so you can connect your device directly. Using the USB drive, you can stream music from 30-50m and get surprisingly good sound: for greater clarity, you can pair up more speakers with only one dongle. If you get interference (since this speaker uses the same frequency as most WiFi devices), you can choose up to eight other frequencies. Unfortunately we couldn’t find a Chinese retailer, but Amazon UK stocks it, for about USD 53 (RMB 350).

won’t matter if you are in the living room or your neighbor’s house! Get both devices at Beijing Xinjiekou SONOS Premier Experiencing Store for RMB 3,480 and RMB 980 respectively.

Beijing Xinjiekou SONOS Premier Experiencing Store, 43 Xizhimennei Dajie, Xicheng District.

(6224 2455) 海淀区新街口SONOS优质体验店, 西城区西直门内大街43号超音波音响花园沃夫 德尔展厅

Sonos Play:5 (formerly ZonePlayer S5) Meet the original Player from the Sonos team.

Similar to their other products, the sleek and stylish design makes these speakers (pictured on p22) eye-candy and easy enough to shift around the house. If you already own the Sonos Bridge (see above), simply add your new speakers with a touch of a few buttons and prepare to be amazed. This little giant contains five digital amps, two tweeters, two mid-range drivers and one bass driver. What does that mean? Aside from being some of the best speakers out there, let’s put it this way: be prepared to have the cops at your door as you make neighborhood babies cry!

Get these at Beijing Xinjiekou SONOS premier experiencing store for RMB 3980. Beijing Xinjiekou SONOS Premier Experiencing Store, 43 Xizhimennei Dajie, Xicheng District. (6224 2455) 新街口SONOS优质体验店,西城区西直门

Sonos Connect (formerly ZonePlayer) 内大街43号超音波音响花园沃夫德尔展厅 If you love your speakers and are just looking for a way to make them wireless, the Sonos Connect achieves that and more. With its stylish designs, the Sonos team lives by the adage of “keep it simple.” You simply connect your speakers in the back of the Connect device, plug it into your router, install the controller app on your iPhone, iPod, Android or computer and say hello to wireless music streaming directly from your library and channels such as Spotify and Pandora. If, by any chance you do not have your router in the same room you want the Connect device, invest a little to get yourself the Sonos Bridge (ZoneBridge 100). This allows you to have all other Sonos devices wirelessly connected to it, and it

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the List Once a rarity in Beijing, great steaks are now readily available around town.

Whether you like your meat bloody and dripping or singed to perfection, Beijing restaurants have the perfect cut for you. Here are some of the top spots to satisfy your carnivorous cravings, from the down-to-earth to the downright decadent.

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Beijing’s best places for steak Compiled by Joana Melo

Angus Steakhouse Head over to Angus for a real steakhouse experience. Here you can find perfect Australian meat, just waiting to be cooked up perfectly in all different cuts but presented as simply as it can get, with a steak knife and salt. These people love their salt, offering at least seven types to choose from. Located in the lobby of Crowne Plaza, this is a very good choice if you want to have the meaty experience but without blowing your paycheck all at once. But be warned: due to the seasoning, this is not for the faint of heart! Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-10pm. Lobby Level Crowne Plaza 48 Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng District. (5911 9965) 东城区王府 井大街48号北京国际艺苑皇冠假日酒店

The Astor Grill 艾斯特扒房 Located inside the St. Regis hotel, this Manhattan-style restaurant offers the best steaks at this prime location

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in Beijing, with terrace dinners and ivy walls that shelter you from the outside world while you chill to jazz and blues. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 6-10pm. 3/F, St. Regis Hotel Apartments, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2637) 朝阳区 建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部饭店公寓3层

Café de la Poste 云游驿 Located downtown near the Lama Temple, this French-style Bistro presents the best of French cuisine, at least when it comes to steaks. Be prepared to eat at affordable prices accompanied by gypsy jazz soundtracks and, if you want to go drinking after your meal, there is a two for one deal.

Go for their Steak Tartar: you won’t regret it.

Just be warned that when they say raw, they mean raw. Daily 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-12am. 58 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6402 7047) 东城区雍和宫大街58号cafedelaposte.net

Chef Too美西西餐厅 Winner of “Outstanding American” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards, Chef Billy’s popular familystyle restaurant serves up some seriously sizzling steaks, including ones made from Wagyu beef. Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-3pm, Tue-Sat 5.30-10pm. Opposite of West gate (the 3rd gate) of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District. (6591 8676) 朝阳区朝阳公园西门 (3号 门)对面 China Grill 北京亮 This amazing restaurant (pictured left) sits on the 66th floor of the Park Hyatt hotel and offers the most breathtaking views that Beijing has to offer, courtesy of their floor to ceiling windows. The food is a mix of Chinese and Western flavors and, although your steak may not come exactly as you expected, it’s still one of the best in town.

Daily 6am-10.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm10,30pm. 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

best Beijing has to offer. And don’t leave without trying their Chocolate Sampler. Daily from 11am to 12pm. 3/F, S4-33 Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 8608) 三 里屯19号,三里屯Village南区S4-33

Steak Exchange + Bar “巨”扒房 Choose from fine cuts of Australian beef and watch your steak get grilled to perfection at the Steak Exchange’s open kitchen. Pair it with one of over 111 wine choices for an unforgettable steak dinner. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10.30pm.

InterContinental Beijing Financial Street, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5916) 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店

Cru Steakhouse CRU扒房 Beijingers say it’s the best steakhouse in the city. Maybe it’s the modern décor, the friendly staff or even the imported meat flown over almost daily. Truth is, all of their steaks are mouthwatering, with their signature Wagyu ribeye steak the star of the menu. Located inside the Marriott Hotel, the second floor view might not make your jaw drop, but trust us when we say you will be doing a lot of those during your meal.

Daily from 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-10pm. 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

Flamme International Grill Located in the Sanlitun hustle and bustle, Flamme is the place to go if you are craving good but affordable steak (pictured right) in this nightlife and shopping nexus. Go for their happy hour (5.30-7.30pm, daily) or for their “two for one” steak deals on Tuesday (though be warned, it does get very crowded) and taste some of the

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spotlight Born in Guangzhou, Anna Tsui moved to Boston at the age of three and went on to graduate from the University of Massachusetts. After working a few years in the US, she moved to Beijing and cofounded the startup business Wokaishi, a social health and fitness website that went online in September 2011. She tells Agenda about breaking out of the 9-5, making something of her passion for fitness, and what’s she’s learned about doing a startup.

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Wokaishi co-founder Anna Tsui on starting a business to get Beijing fitter Interview by Calvin Smith, photo by Judy Zhou

Why did you decide to do a startup? Looking back, having come from that cultural base and combining it with the independent, self-starter culture of the United States, I think entrepreneurial blood in my veins was a foregone conclusion. I was miserable working typical 9-5 jobs.

When you’re young you have lots of energy and want to make something of yourself. You don’t have all the assets you pick up later in life like a home and family, so you are more willing to dedicate yourself to the job. I felt the 9-5 system takes advantage of that dedication without rewarding it properly, so I quickly felt trapped.

That’s when I decided to “break the mould,” and do something on my own.

me find and realize that idea. We met through a classified in the Beijinger – I was completely new, didn’t speak Mandarin well, or understand the system. In a moment of crisis, when I was trying to figure out how to pay my gas bill, I saw his post saying he was willing to help new foreigners get situated for free. Now back in the States I would probably think twice about responding to such an ad, but I was desperate and thankfully he turned out to be a very cool, normal guy.

As we became friends, I began to notice he wasn’t really happy with his 9-5 job. I asked him if he wanted to do something more meaningful, and he and I started talking.

Health and fitness has always been an inDid you know what kind of startup you terest for me, but it hasn’t been tapped into wanted to do when you came to China? No, I just knew I wanted to start something. “Finding what works is part of what startups I owe a great deal to my co- are all about - we gained a small fortune in founder [Josh Du] for helping market research and understanding from it”

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very well here in China. China’s citizens are becoming wealthier which means obesity is starting to become more prevalent, but it also means they have more disposable income to fight it. Fitness gyms were starting to pop up more frequently, but understanding of health and fitness is still very poor – in fact, some of these local trainers are so poorly educated on the matter that it’s actually dangerous to follow their instructions. With that knowledge in hand, we founded Wokaishi.

So what exactly is Wokaishi? Wokaishi is a fitness and health website that went live at the end of September 2011. It is being further developed into an online virtual game. We built the site around what we thought people would want – a social media aspect to promote sharing and learning, a workout program to see actually how to do the exercises you want to do, a calendar to plan out your routines, quality news articles from around the world to help educate our users, and events. It turned out we were a little off base, but finding what works is part of what startups are all about, and we gained a small fortune in market research and understanding from it.

We discovered the social media side was a flop because everyone already uses Sina Weibo, Kaixin, or Renren, so we’re integrating Sina Weibo into the platform. Events on the other hand were quite successful, because the local market loves, almost needs, to do things in groups, so we’re going to maximize that. Finally, the news articles weren’t being read as heavily as we wanted, so we’re looking at the cultural love of games and working in the education through that avenue.

No matter how good the information may be or how strong your desire to help people is, they aren’t going to work with you if they aren’t interested and entertained. You’ve got to target your market and that’s what our new updates, due in March, will do.

Do you have any advice for those thinking of founding a startup? One, you need to do some soul searching before you dive in to a startup.

Although it is very cool to go off on your own

and pursue your dreams, doing a startup can be isolating and stressful. This lifestyle is a bit glorified in the media and in our social networks.

You may have no money in the bank, haven’t slept in three days, and have holes in your jeans, but it’s cool because you’re doing something for yourself. However, when you’re actually the one going through these things, especially the longer you’re in it, it’s a different story.

Two, in China you need a local on your team.

It really helps to have one as a founder. Navigating the government channels to get founded is very difficult, and even more so when you’re a foreigner. And, that’s just the beginning of your adventures with red tape. Having a local and knowing the right people is a must.

Three, free advice saves money. For example, when we were trying to get the company founded, I went to several law firms. I started with one and got some base knowledge about what we needed to do. Then I went to the firm armed with that knowledge and got a little more. Then I moved on to the next. I never paid for legal fees because they typically won’t charge you for your first visit. Granted, it wasn’t all the knowledge I needed, but it was enough that we could get things going on our own.

Four, venture capitalists and angel investors are both good and bad. At the end of the day, they are after money. It’s important to know this.

Before you take that check, realize what it means and how it might change your company. It may keep the lights on, but it also may turn your company into something you don’t like.

Georgia Tech alumnus Calvin Smith is a selfprofessed “Geek, Traveler, Gamer and Sports Fan”, as well as an Attorney and the Managing Editor of mobiSights.com.

He also serves as Public Relations Director for the Great Wall Club, a CEO member-based trade organization for the mobile internet industry.

Find out more at gmic.greatwallclub.com.

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International

Gori Gori embodies the cosmopolitan makeup of CBD with its eclectic range of pasta, Southeast Asian rice and noodle dishes, sandwiches, juices and desserts. As with its sister venues Pekotan and Igosso, wine takes center stage in the bright and spacious dining room, attracting a steady lunchtime crowd of working professionals, couples and families from the neighborhood. JC 1/F Tower AB, Yuanyang Guanghua Guoji, 10 Jintong Xilu (across the street from the east side of The Place on the east side of the tower), Chaoyang District (8590 6266) 朝阳区金桐西路10号远 洋光华国际AB一楼

Perfect for a filling working lunch for CBD professionals.

Signature Dishes include Laksa soup (RMB 68), gaiyang salad with Thai spicy dressing (RMB 68), various rice dishes (RMB 59-98).

While you’re in the neighborhood wander over to The Place for an afternoon of shopping.

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Asian/Buffet

Kerry’s Kitchen As seen from its upgraded surroundings, Kerry’s Kitchen has been given a complete and thorough overhaul. Gone are the drab, brownish hues of the old Coffee Garden. Now, sleek steel, open kitchens, high track-lit ceilings and dramatic marble-hewn serving islands make a fitting backdrop to the contemporary Asian-themed menu and buffet selections ranging from chilli crabs and Malaysian satays to Hainanese chicken rice, tofu burgers and Hainanese chicken rice. JC Daily 6am-1am (buffet runs from 12.30-2.30pm). 1/F (across from Kerry’s Pantry), Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 40) 朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉里大酒店1层 Perfect for a lavish business lunch in a bright, modern setting.

Signature specials include chilli crabs (RMB 300), Korean short ribs (RMB 128), Kerry Club Sandwich (RMB 98) and Hainan Chicken Rice (RMB 88). Daily lunch buffet costs RMB 262.20 net.

While you’re in the neighborhood grab a drink at Centro next door or a massage at any of the numerous surrounding spas.

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Vietnamese

Susu This highly-regarded eatery housed in a renovated courtyard in the hutongs around the Meishuguan (National Art Museum) boasts two chefs – one from Saigon and the other from Hanoi – who make quite possibly the most authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the capital. Floor-to-ceiling windows separate the modish interior from a small courtyard with a rooftop deck, making it a fantastic al fresco dining experience in warm weather months. JC Tue- Sun 11.30am-11pm. 10 Qianliang Hutong Xixiang, Dongcheng District. (8400 2699) 东城区 钱粮胡同西巷10号

Perfect for a romantic dinner or casual business lunch.

Signature dishes and drinks include La Vong Fish (grilled fish with dill and scallions served with rice noodles, RMB 118-138), shrimp and pork roll (RMB 45), Beef Pho (RMB 32-45) and the Saigon Fizz cocktail (RMB 50).

While you’re in the neighborhood take an afternoon tour of the Meishuguan or shop or go browsing for Chinese books at the Sanlian Bookstore.

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Contemporary European

Temple Restaurant Beijing Named for after the ancient 600-year-old Buddhist temple that serves as a dramatic backdrop to the dining room, former Maison Boulud GM Ignace Lecleir’s ambitious new venue pairs modern European fine dining with old Beijing ambience. Housed in what was once a former television factory, Temple’s main structure has been transformed into a sleek, light-filled space framed by giant floor-to-ceiling windows. The menu features three to four-course set meals (RMB 248-428 a per person) and a range of a la carte dishes, and the wine list skewers towards premium French varieties. JC Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm, Sun 11.30am-2.30pm. 23 Songzhusi Temple, Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng District. (8400 2232). 东城区沙滩北街嵩祝寺23号 www.temple-restaurant.com Perfect for special occasions, romantic dinners or impressing clients and out-of-town guests.

Signature dishes include duet of lobster and goose liver (RMB 128), Roasted young pigeon with Ceps, Smoked Duck, Parsnips and Truffle Jus (RMB 178), Grilled Sirloin of Angus Beef and Beef Cheek Ragout (RMB 280).

While you’re in the neighbourhood take a pre-dinner stroll through Jingshan or pay a visit to the National Art Museum (Meishuguan).

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Read this Book

The Philanthropy of George Soros by Chuck Sudetic One of the world’s leading philanthropists, George Soros has provided more than USD 8 billion to his worldwide network of foundations. This book, written by former New York Times journalist Chuck Sudetic, marks the first exploration of George Soros’s innovative philanthropic strategies and unmatched commitment to building open societies where dictatorship and violent repression have been the rule for too long.

Soros is widely lauded for his financial and economic insights and investment strategies. But his philosophy-driven philanthropy and its impact are unprecedented for a private individual, and have produced remarkable results. The Philanthropy of George Soros reveals the thought and practice behind a lesser-known dimension of this remarkable man’s life, his goals for society, and his underlying vision for the future.

10am-9.30pm. Shop 3B201, Zone 3 ChinaWorld Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Avenue,Chaoyang District (8535 1055) 朝阳区建国门外 大街1号国贸商城三期地下2层

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Chuck Sudetic is an American writer and former journalist. He has worked as a contributing editor to Rolling Stone, published articles in the Atlantic Monthly, The Economist and Mother Jones, and is the author of Blood and Vengeance and co-authored Madame Prosecutor: Confrontations with Humanity’s Worst Criminals and the Culture of Impunity.

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Specialty Boutique

Atelier 21 Housed in an unassuming apartment complex near the Lido Hotel, Atelier 21 is a collective of French artists headed by furniture designer Bénédicte and jewelry designer Fanny. The workshop areas are filled with boxes of textiles, imported fabrics and beads galore – all materials for their handmade wares, ranging from placemats, cushions and patterned boutis mix quilts. JC By appointment only. Rm 2102, 21/F, Bldg A, Landscape Apartments, Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6434 7009, 150 0110 0360). www.benedictebf.com 朝阳区将太西路风景线公寓A座21 层2102室

Perfect for finding unique, handmade gifts and unique home accessories.

Signature items include double-sided beanbag cushion (RMB 850).

While you’re in the neighborhood grab lunch at SALT or a café au lait at Comptoirs de France.

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TATA At TATA you’ll find a lavish setting which you’ll never want to leave. With a mission to treat every single customer like a VIP, TATA has created a paradise for your hair, down to the water that has been softened to match its pH. If by any chance you suspect your hair is not in the greatest of shapes, you can head over there and get a free consultation from a specialist. You can get a trim for under RMB100, and while having some quality time with stylist Martin Harper might cost you a little bit more, we promise it’ll be worth it. JM Daily 10am-10pm.Workers’ Stadium North Gate, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8511 3880) 朝阳区工体北路工体育场北门

Perfect for if your hair needs a bit of a trim, or if you are looking for a new look.

Signature treatments include the 3.1 treatment (that will restore your hair with Japanese technology) for RMB 1,280, their facial and back massage for RMB 680 and the Brazilian blowout that will take your hair from frizzy to silky smooth for RMB 3,000.

While in the neighborhood, stop by LAN club and shake that beautiful creation or go shopping at the Sanlitun Village to show it off.

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MY PERFECT DAY IN BEIJING

Holly Chang, Founder and CEO of Golden Bridges and head of the Project Pengyou Initiative Text by Holly Chang, photo by Judy Zhou

Beijing is a city of contradictions. It can be old and new, hectic and calm, gritty and polished.

My perfect day in Beijing would be a sampling of the city’s diverse quirks and comforts.

To start the day, I would take a leisurely stroll from home towards Gulou Dong Dajie, stopping for dumplings at Huntun Hou and a cup of coffee at Alba Café. The weather would be warm, and the sky would be blue and adorned with happy clouds as I passed a now quiet Nanluoguxiang. The old folks in the neighborhood would be out and about wearing their pajamas while walking their dogs or swinging their arms like a lazy form of Tai Qi. I would arrive at our traditional courtyard office in Xiaojingchang Hutong, and witness a lively Project Pengyou-organized forum, where a few of our favorite Beijingers and China commentators would be engaged with a young affluent American and Chinese audience on a complex US-China issue. We would all break around noon, right as the Gung Ho Pizza delivery bike arrived with our orders of fresh salads and piping-hot gourmet pizzas.

After lunch, I would prepare a cucumber and mint-infused Pimm’s cocktail from a bottle purchased at Heaven Liquor Shop & Bar, and head over to the West Gate of The Summer Palace. There, I’d have a sunny picnic with colleagues and friends and play some family-style party games with a view of the glistening lake, ancient stone bridges and majestic pavilions in the background.

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And since this perfect day would have no budget constraints, I’d stop by Aman at Summer Palace Spa Resort for a decadent twohour massage, while sipping on fresh carrot and ginger juice. After a nap and a shower in their guesthouse, I’d hop in a taxi to meet up with my best girl friends for a sizzling dinner at Karaiya Spice House in Sanlitun Village.

Once our faces were numb from all hot food and laughs, we would get our groove on at the lively rooftop bar of Kokomo’s. There, I’d socialize and dance until my favorite DJ’s set had finished. Then I would head back to Gulou to watch an acoustic band play at the gritty but intimate Jiangjinjiu.

After a laid-back jam session, and fun conversations well into the night, my friends and I would head to Amilal for a night cap where I’d reminisce about the four years of my life spent living in Shuangjing. Nostalgic and tired, I’d take a taxi back to Shuangjing and check into a suite in the Renaissance Hotel where more than a few of my friends and family have stayed over the years. There, I’d scrub up in their marble shower, get under the soft white linens, lay my head down, and fall into a deep sleep.

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Friday, FEB 24

4pm-Late Thursday Night Ribs

10pm Nick Curly

Full rack of BBQ pork ribs to share, plus a bucket of six Tiger beers. RMB 360. Blue Frog, S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 4030) 蓝

First time in Beijing for German DJ touring his debut album, Between the Lines. RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance). Tickets at Sendmetickets. com. Haze, B1/F, On the Corner Cafe, Guanghualu Soho, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (5900 6128) 朝阳

蛙，朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯 Village南区4号楼3层S4-30

Saturday, FEB 25 Diane Schuur The jazz legend kicks off Fairmont Beijing Hotel’s “Sounds of Fairmont” series. RSVP to beijing.sounds@ fairmont.com. Price TBD. 8pm.

Fairmont Beijing Hotel (8507 3635) 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东里8号

区光华路光华路Soho地下1层

Tuesday, FEB 28 Steak Night Buy-one-get-one-free on Flamme’s house steak. Free. Flamme, 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

Wednesday, Feb 29 6-9pm Whiskey on Wednesday Discounts of 45-50% on special whiskey cocktails. There’s also a different whiskey served half-price on the rocks every week. Free. Q Bar, Top floor of Eastern Inn Hotel, 6 Baijiazhuang Lu (the south end of Sanlitun Nanlu), Chaoyang District (6595 9239) qbarbeijing.com 朝阳区百家庄6号 (朝阳门 医院北门东100米) 三里屯南路逸羽连 锁酒店顶楼

Sunday, MAR 4

Monday, MAR 5

6.30pm-3am Austcham Beijing Ball: The Roaring 20s

8-9.15pm Semi Private Yoga Class and Live Music at Kocoon

Sponsored by WesTrac China Ltd. Get your glad rags out and get ready to party like it’s 1929! RMB 1,200. E-mail rsvp@austcham.org or call 6595 9252.

China World Hotel. 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 33) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号

Yoga instructors Victor Chau and Dee Rawlins will lead classes with musical accompaniment by Jordan Thomas Mitchell on guitar. Class size is limited and it is advised to refrain from eating a heavy meal beforehand. RMB 200 per person (RMB 150 for first-timers). Kocoon.

3/F, Bldg 1, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District (5208 6068) 朝阳区三里屯北街81号那里 花园1号楼3层

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Highlights for the weeks of Thu, FEB 23 – Wed, MAR 7 Sunday, FEB 26 People’s Run HeyRunning launches with this monthly run suitable for all. The first run is free if you bring a copy of the Beijinger. RMB 30. Noon. Chaoyang Park West Gate 3. See www.heyrunning.com for more info.

Thursday, MAR 1 11.30am-2.30pm & 6-10.30pm Aroma Revamped All month. Chef Bruno Correa adds exquisite new dishes to the Aroma buffet lineup. Daily barbecue specials, fresh seafood and cookedto-order wok dishes. RMB 288+15% (lunch), RMB 338+15% (dinner, except Saturdays). Aroma, Ritz-Carlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8161) 朝阳区华贸中 心建国路甲83号丽思卡尔顿酒店

Friday, MAR 2

Tuesday, MAR 6

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

Chinese Kitchen: Vegetarian Learn to create a hearty, healthy three-course meal using fresh local ingredients. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). 2.30-5pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1 号(北新桥地铁站东南边）

Saturday, MAR 3

11.30am-2pm Express Business Set Lunch at Daccapo

10am-4.40pm Weekend Cooking Classes at The Hutong

Every Monday to Friday enjoy contemporary Italian cuisine and the Regent’s top-notch service. RMB 128+15% per person for any combination of 2 items of salad, soup, main course or dessert, RMB 158+15% per person for a 3-course combination.

Daccapo, 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8522 1789) 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒

Learn a variety of Chinese regional cuisines every weekend at The Hutong, where the focus is on fresh, local, seasonal ingredients and making tasty, wholesome meals from scratch. The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) thehutong.com 东城区

店2层迪卡博意大利餐厅

9-11pm Scarlett’s Got Talent!

Monday, FEB 27

九道湾中巷胡同1号(北新桥地铁站 东南边）

Wednesday, MAR 7 8-11pm Meet the hottest group of modernday explorers this side of the Himalayas. Steven Schwankert, author, owner of SinoScuba and representative for Asia in the Explorers Club, will descend on 12SQM with tales of adventure, discovery and exploration beneath the waves. Arrive early to secure a seat. Free. 12SQM, corner of Nanluoguxiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District (6402 1554) 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1号

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Great Wall at Mutianyu and Ming Tombs Climb this less-commercialized section of the Great Wall, alight by cable car or toboggan, and visit the Ming Tombs in Changping. RMB 480, RMB 300 (children under 12). China Culture Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路 29号安家楼肯特中心院内

11.30AM-2.15PM All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum All month. More than 60 types of dim sum. RMB 158+15%. Yao Chi, Grand Millennium Beijing, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (6530 9383) 朝阳区东三环中路7 号北京千禧大酒店瑶池中餐厅

11.30AM-2.30PM Taking Time for Lunch Mon-Sat. Luxe lunch menus, Italian-style. RMB 148+15% (2 courses), RMB 168+15% (3 courses), RMB 188+15% (4 courses).

Barolo, 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8777) 朝阳区 建国路甲83号丽思卡尔顿酒店巴罗洛

4PM-LATE Thursday Night Ribs Full rack of BBQ pork ribs to share, plus a bucket of six Tiger beers. RMB 360. Blue Frog, S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 4030) 蓝蛙,朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里 屯Village南区4号楼3层S4-30

5.30PM Film: Picture Bride A landmark film centered on the practice of Japanese and Korean laborers in Hawaii relying on long-distance matchmaking to bring brides from their homelands.

Buy-one-get-one-free on Hawaiithemed cocktails. Free. Modernista, 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (136 9142 5744) 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

6-10PM Bodega Fever All-you-can-eat tapas for RMB 108, and sangria for RMB 38 a glass. Scarlett, Hotel G, 7A Gongti Xilu (in the alley leading to Julong Garden),

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Ladies Night at Zeta Bar Great music, free MULATA Rum cocktails and a “girlzone” exclusive for ladies. Reserve at victoria.he@hilton.com. 9pm. 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 Chaoyang District (6552 3600) 朝阳区 工体西路甲7号北京极栈内

Station-to-Station All month. Sixteen fresh gourmet stations each with its own specialization: foie gras, seafood, rotisserie, Chinese barbecue, Dim sum and more. RMB 288+15%, RMB 158+15% (kids under 12). JING, B1/F, The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District (6559 2888 ext 6714) 东城区王府井金鱼胡同8 号王府半岛酒店地下1层

6.30PM Wind Down at the Wine Club Discover wine with sommelier Julia Zhu. Includes five wines, expert commentary and canapés. RMB 150+15%. One East, Hilton Beijing 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District (5865 5030) 朝阳区东 三环北路东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层

7.30PM Film: Sharkwater The documentary that tries to reverse the shark PR disaster of Jaws. RMB 30. The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (159 0104 6127) thehutong.com 东城区九道湾中 巷胡同1号(北新桥地铁站东南边)

7.30-9.30PM Evening Zen Meditation Weekly insight into the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism. RMB 120, RMB 400 (4 classes). China Culture Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路29号安家楼 肯特中心院内

8-10PM Bowling League Until Mar 22. Form a team and get knocking down them pins. Price TBD. Gongti 100, 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District(6552 2688) 朝 阳区工体西路6号

9PM-5AM The M Lab Beats from the freshest new Chinese DJs, courtesy of The M Agency. Free. Haze, B1/F, On the Corner Cafe, Guanghualu Soho, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (5900 6128) 朝阳区光华路光华路Soho地下1层

TIMES VARY Tapeando All month. Order a drink, get a free tapa. Olé, Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu (next to Salsa Caribe), Chaoyang District (6595 9677) 朝阳区 工体北路4号院(卡利宾旁边)

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Introduction to Tea: Wulong (Oolong) All you need to know about green tea and more. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 70 (includes tea tasting), RMB 50 (members). Culture Yard, 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166, contact@cultureyard.net) cultureyard. net 东城区石雀胡同10号

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

5.30-10PM Seafood Grill Fridays Feb 17 onwards. Fresh spread of just-caught lobster, fish, crab and other underwater

delights, plus the regular buffet. RMB 268+15%, RMB 398+15% (includes one lobster and access to seafood grill). Kranzler’s, 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388 ext 4222) 朝阳区亮马桥路50 号凯宾斯基饭店1层

6-9PM BBQ Buffet Dinner Thu-Sat. Hearty German dishes, with meat, seafood, salads and desserts. RMB 168+15% (includes beer). Villa Castanea, 266 Wan’an Donglu, Pu‘an Dian, Haidian District. (6272 0130; 6272 0131) 七叶香

Elements, Hilton Beijing 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District (5865 5020) 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒 店2层元素阁

7-9.30PM Wine and Woks Neither your typical cooking class nor a haughty wine tasting – but you get to enjoy the benefits of both. RMB 300, RMB 250 (members).

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

山, 海淀区万安东路普安店266号

6-10PM TGIF All standard drinks for RMB 25.

Buy five drinks coupons, get one free.

Free. Scarlett, Hotel G, 7A Gongti Xilu (in the alley leading to Julong Garden), Chaoyang District (6552 3600) 朝阳区 工体西路甲7号北京极栈内

6-11PM MEAT Me! Australian tenderloin features in this meat-heavy buffet.

RMB 328+15%, RMB 108 extra for free-flow house wine and Stella Artois.

9PM Leeroy Thornhill Former Prodigy man brings music for the by-nowthoroughly-jilted generation. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). Yugong Yishan, 2-3 Zhang Zizhong Lu (former Duan Qirui government building, east of Ping'an Dadao), Dongcheng District (6404 2711) 东城区张自忠路2-3号段祺瑞执政 府旧址西院愚公移山

9.30PM-12.30am Anna Stamburg Band Blues, jazz and soul. 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 Basement Two-for-one drinks until midnight. 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

10PM Nick Curly First time in Beijing for German DJ touring his debut album, Between the Lines. RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance). Tickets at Sendmetickets. com. Haze, B1/F, On the Corner Cafe, Guanghualu Soho, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (5900 6128) 朝阳区 光华路光华路Soho地下1层

Times vary Ancient City of Xi’An Until Feb 26. See terracotta warriors and old city walls. RMB 4,000. China Culture Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路29号安 家楼肯特中心院内

Leeroy Thornhill The former Prodigy man brings Beijing music for the bynow-thoroughly-jilted generation. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan, 2-3 Zhang Zizhong Lu (former Duan Qirui government building, east of Ping’an Dadao), Dongcheng District (6404 2711) 东城区张自忠路2-3号段祺

Party Night Fun guaranteed with specials on shooters, cocktails and bottles. Free. Black Sun, West gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District (6593 6909) 黑太阳,朝阳区朝阳公园

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Literary Festival program at Capital M 11am - Geremie R. Barme discusses the revolutionary landscape of Xihai.

2pm - Wine writers panel. 5pm Harold McGee explains how science fits in the kitchen. Buy your tickets at www.mypiao.com or call 400-6206006. RMB 65 (includes one drink), RMB 20 (student and kids), RMB188 (literary lunch). Capital M, 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District (6702 2727) 崇文区前门步行街2号3层

11AM-2.30PM Dim Sum Brunch All-you-can-eat dim sum. RMB 108+15%. Horizon, 1/F, Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (8565 2188) 海天阁,朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中 心饭店1层

11.30AM-3PM Feijoada Saturdays Feijoada for the weekend. RMB 128. Alameda, Sanlitun Beijie (beside the Nali Mall), Chaoyang District (6417 8084) 朝阳区三里屯北街 Sureño Tapas Lunch Tapas menu of eight rotated weekly. RMB 178.

Sureño, B1/F, The Opposite House, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6410 5240) 朝阳区 三里屯路11号三里屯Village瑜舍地下1层

NOON-10.30PM High on Spanish Vino All month.

Tour Spanish vineyards from Beijing with Modo’s Enomatic wine cards.

Sixteen wines available to try. Starting from RMB 100. 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

4.30PM Indie Film Forum: Timber Gang This debut documentary by Yu Guangyi explores the grueling lives of loggers in China’s Heilongjiang province. RMB 15, RMB 10 (students with valid ID), free (UCCA members). UCCA Dashanzi 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (5780 0200) 朝阳 区酒仙桥路4号798艺术区尤伦斯当代 艺术中心

Fiesta Mardi Gras Until February 26th. Enjoy traditional New Orleans style food, drink and music to celebrate the Mardi Gras. RMB 388 (3-course), RMB 428 (4-course). One East, Hilton Beijing 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District (5865 5030) 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层

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Station-to-Station All month. Sixteen fresh gourmet stations each with its own specialization: foie gras, seafood, rotisserie, Chinese barbecue, Dim sum and more. RMB 288+15%, RMB 158+15% (kids under 12). JING, B1/F, The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District (6559 2888 ext 6714) 东城区王府井金鱼胡同8

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

号王府半岛酒店地下1层

Rotaract Artjamming Fundraiser Get in touch with your creative side in the name of charity with an evening of painting and wine. Proceeds go to charity. RSVP at crystal.lo@ rotaractbeijing.org. RMB 200 (includes art supplies and two glasses of wine).

Pekin Fine Arts 241, Caochangdi, Cuigezhuang, Chaoyang District (5127 3220) pekinfinearts.com 艺门画廊,朝阳 区崔各庄乡草场地村241号

6-11PM Set Winter Dinner Tue-Sun. Sets with Peruvian and Latin flair. RMB 178 (two courses), RMB 198 (three courses).

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

号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层

Dance Dangereux IX featuring Mike Simonetti Disco and more from an Italian master, with support from The Three Discoteers. Price TBD. The Bar at Migas, Migas, 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6061) 朝阳 区三里屯路81号那里花园6层米家思

Eddie’s Weekend Dream team Mickey Zhang and Eddie Lv drop tunes to make your eyes water. Free. MO Lounge, 4/F, Tongli, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District (6413 1019) 朝阳区 三里屯后街同里4层

Hawaiian Tiki Party Limbo dancing, calypso dancers and other tropicalthemed fun. Free. Modernista Tues-Sun, 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (136 7127 4747) 东 城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

TIMES VARY Intelligence Valley An easy hike on a frozen stream. RMB 350, RMB 200 (children under 12). Beijing Hikers, Rm 601, Bldg 2, Xinhualian Ligang, 26 Jiuxianqiao Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (6432 2786, info@beijinghikers. com) beijinghikers.com 朝阳区酒仙桥 中路26号新华联丽港2号楼601室

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438+15% (includes champagne), RMB 348+15% (includes wine and draft beer). Asia Bistro, JW Marriott Hotel, 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District (5908 8995) 朝阳区

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Hutong Tour: Prophets, Prostitutes and Spies Delve into the city’s sometimes seedy past. RMB 120, RMB 100 (members). The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) thehutong.com 东城区九道湾中巷胡同 1号(北新桥地铁站东南边)

10AM-1PM Mahjong Workshop: Part Two Now master the rules and visit a local playhouse to play as the locals do. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 200 (includes first session). Culture Yard, 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166, contact@cultureyard.net) cultureyard.net 东城区石雀胡同10号

11.30AM-2.30PM Sunday Lunch Buffet at Greenfish Appetizers and seafood from the buffet plus your choice of main course.

RMB 218+15% (includes soft drinks, coffee and tea). Greenfish, Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District (6629 6990) 西城区金城坊东街1 号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店四季汇

11.30AM-3.30PM Sunday Brunch Bliss A feast of meats, seafood, and luscious desserts. RMB

10 (students with valid ID), free (UCCA members). UCCA Dashanzi 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (5780 0200) 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号 798艺术区尤伦斯当代艺术中心

建国路83号JW万豪酒店

12:30PM Literary Festival program at Capital M 12.30pm - Jan Latta shares her stories about endangered animals. 3.30pm - Kunal Basu find a Chinese cure for syphilis. 5pm - Alan Hollinghurst on crafting his characters’ biographies.

Buy your tickets at www.mypiao.com or call 400-620-6006. RMB 65 (includes one drink), RMB 20 (student and kids), RMB188 (literary lunch). Capital M, 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District (6702 2727) 崇文区前门步行街2号3层

4PM Film: Red Sorghum Zhang Yimou at his directorial best, with a young Gong Li and Jiang Wen to boot. A young bride takes over her leprous husband’s wine distillery after his mysterious death. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students and seniors), RMB 25 (members). BC MOMA, North area of Dongzhimen MOMA, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, Dongzhimen, Chaoyang District (8438 8258) 当代MOMA百老汇电影中心,朝阳区东 直门香河园路1号,万国城北区（二环路 东北角）

5.30-10PM All-You-Can-Eat Asian Buffet Dinner All month (except Tuesdays). Signature dishes and street eats from all around Asia. RMB 228. Hawka, Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall, 7 Jianguomen Nandajie, Dongcheng District (5811 8888 ext 8266) 霍克亚洲餐厅,东城区建国门南大 街7号北京万豪酒店

6.30PM Audition: Oklahoma! Your chance to take a ride in the little surrey with the fringe on top. For details, contact performance@beijingplayhouse.com.

Free. Mako Livehouse, Inside Hongdian Art Factory, Courtyard 36 (500m south of Carrefour Shuangjing, inside small alley), Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District (5205 1112/3) 麻雀,朝阳区广渠 路36号院红点艺术工厂内 (幸福贝贝南边) Film: Cell Phone The blockbuster comedy about cheating and text messages that began Feng Xiaogang’s steady ascent to Spring Festival movie king. Free. Mandarin Plus, B1-535, Sanlitun Soho, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (5785 3361) 朝阳区工体北路三 里屯 Soho, B1-535

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Indie Film Forum: Survival Song In an abandoned logging camp in China’s northeast, a family fights society and the elements as they’re forced out of their home. RMB 15, RMB

Residence A The promising young band is finally ready to show their first studio album to the world. Price TBD. MAO Livehouse, 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (6402 5080) 东城 区鼓楼东大街111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

Capital M Literary Festival: Alan Hollinghurst: Private Lives. The Man Booker Prize-winning author talks about the art and artifice of crafting his characters’ biographies at 5pm. See listing above for more details. 崇文区前门

Lin Tianmiao: The Same Until Feb 26. The globally respected feminist artist unveils installations laboriously ensconced in yarn and gold foil. Free.

Beijing Center for the Arts, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (6559 8008) beijingcenterforthearts. com 天安时间当代艺术中心,东城区前 门东大街23号

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11.30AM-2PM Dumpling Deluge All month. Both classic and new dim sum dishes available for a la carte or all-youcan eat. RMB 108+15% (set menu).

Choy’s Seafood, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8888/8320) 朝阳区霄云路 甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店

11.30AM-2.30PM Cepe Business Lunch Mon-Fri. Three courses, with a fine selection of antipasti and main courses. RMB 288+15%. Cepe, The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District (6601 6666 ext 6255) 西城区金城坊东街 1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店意味轩

2.30-5PM Chinese Kitchen: Vegetarian Learn to create a hearty, healthy threecourse meal using fresh local ingredients. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members).

The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) thehutong.com 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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Dumpling Deluge All month. Both classics and new dim sum dishes available for a la carte or all-you-can eat. RMB 108+15% (set menu).11.30am-2pm.

Choy’s Seafood, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8888/8320) 朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店 The Bookworm, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6586 9507) chinabookworm.com 朝阳区工体北路 4号院老书虫

Audition: Oklahoma! Your chance to take a ride in the little surrey with the fringe on top. For more details, contact performance@beijingplayhouse.com.

Free. Mako Livehouse, Inside Hongdian Art Factory, Courtyard 36 (500m south of Carrefour Shuangjing, inside small alley), Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District (5205 1112/3) 麻雀,朝阳区广渠路36号院

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

红点艺术工厂内（幸福贝贝南边）

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Chinese Culture Workshop Chinese instructors teach you the things you really want to know, i.e. popular music and slang. Classes taught in Chinese. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 75, RMB 250 (4 workshops). Culture Yard, 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166, contact@cultureyard.net) cultureyard.net 东城区石雀胡同10号

BFF Night Buy a burger, get another for free. Bring a friend or an appetite!

The Filling Station, Beside Western Academy of Beijing, Laiguangying Donglu (off the Airport Expressway), Shunyi District (8470 3821) 顺义区来广

7.30PM Bookworm Pub Quiz Free drinks guaranteed, cash prize conditional upon supreme intelligence. RMB 5.

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Bullfighting From Behind the Barrier Until Mar 3. Photos and video from Spanish artists dialoguing about the cultural cliché of bullfighting. Free.

Instituto Cervantes, 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District (5879 9666) pekin.

cervantes.es 朝阳区工体南路甲1号北京 塞万提斯学院 Chef Jens at China Grill All month.

Chef Jens Muenchenbach injects innovation into the menu with new Western dishes. China Grill, 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层北京亮

Colibri Set Lunch All month. Mix and match sandwiches, baked potatoes, soups, salads and quiches. RMB 48.

Colibri Cafe, LG51, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 0808) 蜂鸟,朝阳区三里屯 路11号三里屯Village北区地下1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

Temptation Mondays Get over the Monday blues with 30% off any bottle of wine. 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层摸石头

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Temple of Heaven, Tai Chi, Tea and Summer Palace A wonderful day full of Chinese sites and culture. RMB 450, RMB 350 (children under 12) + RMB 150 (optional acrobatics show). China Culture Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路 29号安家楼肯特中心院内

10-11.30AM Calligraphy Course Discover one of the oldest and most beautiful traditions in China. RMB 160, RMB 480 (4 classes).

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

5-10PM Ciro’s Top 5 Night Ciro’s five most popular cocktails slashed to RMB 30.

Free. Ciro's Pomodoro, 81 Sanlitun

Chinese Landscape Painting: Beginner Try your hand at the thousandyear tradition of Chinese ink and water painting. RMB 160, RMB 480 (4 classes).

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

7-9PM Global Kitchen: Vietnamese Expect to use a lot of lemongrass. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) thehutong.com 东城区九道湾中巷胡同 1号(北新桥地铁站东南边)

8PM Black Sun Quiz Night Testing times at Chaoyang Park West Gate. Free.

Black Sun, West gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District (6593 6909) 黑太阳,朝阳区朝阳公园西门

Laofei Independent Library A free multi-language independent film and book exchange. Find Crime and Pun-

ishment in Spanish or The Little Prince in Chinese. Free. Modernista Tues-Sun 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (136 9142 5744) 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

Quiz Night How many, when and where? Free. 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

9PM Jazz Jam Session Jazz lovers gather – maybe you can jam too. Free. 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

TIMES VARY 3-Day Guilin Adventure Hiking and biking by the Li River. RMB 6,350. Country Holidays, Rm 2804, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5869 1781, beijing@ countryholidays.com.cn) countryholidays.com.cn 朝阳区东三环中路39号建 外Soho11号楼2804 (5869 1781/82, 5869 1769,+21 3222 0616) 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, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 6688) 朝阳区 三里屯路11号三里屯Village北区1号楼

Mesh Cocktail Tuesday Two-for-one on both passionfruit and lychee martinis. Free. Mesh, 1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 6688) 朝阳区三 里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍1层

Steak Night Buy-one-get-one-free on Flamme’s house steak. Free. Flamme, 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

Temptation Tuesdays Enjoy your favorite wines at 30% off. Modo, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6415 7207) 朝阳区 Fortunée Noël’s: Splendid with no regrets Until March 5th. New urban landscapes by the artist “depict a frenetic Beijing juggling with cinder blocks and girders”. Sponsored by The Embassy of Israel. Chaoyang District, Beijing. www.babu-space.com. piao@babu-space.com. Babù space, N2-40, Sanlitun Village North (64158616) 北京市三里屯VILLAGE北区N2座4层40单元

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Tight-Ass Tuesdays Happy hour all day as well as two-for-one on all ceviches.

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

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11.30AM-2.30PM Taking Time for Lunch Mon-Sat. Luxe lunch menus, Italian-style. RMB 148+15% (2 courses), RMB 168+15% (3 courses), RMB 188+15% (4 courses).

Barolo, 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8777) 朝阳区 建国路甲83号丽思卡尔顿酒店巴罗洛

1-3PM Foot Reflexology Course Learn how to apply Chinese tuina massage on pressure points on your feet. RMB 800 (4 sessions). China Culture Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路29号安家楼 肯特中心院内

6-9PM Whiskey on Wednesday Discounts of 45-50% on special whiskey cocktails.

There’s also a different whiskey served half-price on the rocks every week.

Free. Q Bar, Top floor of Eastern Inn Hotel, 6 Baijiazhuang Lu (the south end of Sanlitun Nanlu), Chaoyang District (6595 9239) qbarbeijing.com 朝阳区百 家庄6号（朝阳门医院北门东100米）三 里屯南路逸羽连锁酒店顶楼

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

District (8286 3566) 海淀区成府路华清 嘉园1号楼2层（五道口城铁站对面）

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

The Brick Quiz Night Beijing’s only “common sense” quiz night. Free.

The Brick, 1/F, Tianzhi Jiaozi building (northeast corner of Shuangjing Qiao), Chaoyang District (139 1113 6564) 朝

莫多洛,朝阳区三里屯北路81号

阳区双井桥东北角天之骄子底商2-11

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Film: North by Northwest Celebrate Leap Day with this dizzying collaboration between two greats: Hitchcock and Grant. RMB 30 (includes coffee or tea). Riverbank Bar and Café, G Floor, FX Hotel, 39 Maizidian Xilu, Chaoyang (6506 8277) 朝阳区麦子店西街39号 富

Wine Fever Buy a bottle and get freeflow tapas. RMB 200. Enoterra, D405, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6076) 朝阳区三里屯路81

驿时尚酒店G层老河岸

8PM Lush Pub Quiz How many students does it take to change a light bulb?

Come early for a seat. Winners take home a bottle of Jack. Free.

Lush,Wudaokou, 2/F, Bldg 1, Huaqing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu (across from the Wudaokou light-rail station), Haidian

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9.30PMV The Hot Club Of Beijng Enjoy classic gypsy jazz. Free. Modernista Tues-Sun 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (136 7127 4747) 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

TIMES VARY Medieval Villages & Yellow Mountain Tour Venture to Huangshan for historical houses, traditional culture

and soaring rocky cliffs. RMB 6,689.

Country Holidays, Rm 2804, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (beijing@ countryholidays.com.cn) countryholidays.com.cn 朝阳区东三环中路39号建 外Soho11号楼2804 (5869 1781/82, 5869 1769,+21 3222 0616) Wine and Dine Free glass of wine with every three-course set dinner. Free.

Terra, 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号 Tapeando All month. Order a drink, get a free tapa. Olé, Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu (next to Salsa Caribe), Chaoyang District (6595 9677) 朝阳区 工体北路4号院(卡利宾旁边)

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）

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Roundabout Book Fair Children’s books start as low as RMB 1, paperbacks are RMB 10, hardcover books are RMB 20 and all art books, coffee table books, etc., are individually priced. All proceeds will go towards a school for the deaf in Hebei. 7 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District (8532 5320) 朝阳区 三里屯北小街7号

11AM-4PM Enoterra’s Formule Lunch All month.

Sandwich or salad plus free-flow iced tea for the businessperson on the go.

RMB 48. 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

11.30AM-2.30PM 6-10.30PM Aroma Revamped All month. Chef Bruno Correa adds exquisite new

dishes to the Aroma buffet lineup.

Daily barbecue specials, fresh seafood and cooked-to-order wok dishes.

RMB 288+15% (lunch), RMB 338+15% (dinner, except Saturdays). Aroma, Ritz-Carlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8161) 朝阳区 华贸中心建国路甲83号丽思卡尔顿酒店

11.30AM-3PM Alameda Lunch Rapido Mon-Fri. Two- and three-course set lunches (RMB 79-98). Alameda, Sanlitun Beijie (beside the Nali Mall), Chaoyang District (6417 8084) 朝阳区三里屯北街

4PM-LATE Thursday Night Ribs Full rack of BBQ pork ribs to share, plus a bucket of six Tiger beers. RMB 360. Blue Frog, S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 4030)蓝蛙,朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里 屯Village南区4号楼3层S4-30

5.30-7PM Film Screening: Hononlulu Modernista screens this classic film about the American dream as seen through the Japanese experience. Blue Hawaii and Hula Girl cocktails buy 1 get 1 free dur-

ing the movie. Modernista. 44 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District (136 9142 5744) 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

7.30PM Green Cap Quiz Night Where did she go? Free. The Green Cap, Beside Western Academy of Beijing, Laiguangying Donglu (off the Airport Expressway), Chaoyang District (186 1174 7939) 爱 尔兰老人酒吧,朝阳区来广营东路 (北京 京西学校旁边

7.30-9.30PM Evening Zen Meditation Weekly insight into the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism. RMB 120, RMB 400 (4 classes). China Culture Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路29号安家楼 肯特中心院内

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)

8-10PM Bowling League Until Mar 22. Form a team and get knocking down them pins. Price TBD. Gongti 100, 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District (6552 2688) 朝 阳区工体西路6号

9.30PM-12.30AM Lost In China Live Latin music. 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

TIMES VARY DO A BOOK Feb 18-Mar 18. A bibliographic group show including works by cheeky typographist Xu Bing, homo-curious sculptor Ain Cocke and tchotchke photographer Hong Hao, among others. Free. White Space Beijing, Airport Service Road, No. 255 Caochangdi, Chaoyang District (8456 2054) 朝阳区机场辅路草场地255号

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NOVA HEART Yugong Yishan presents a night of live music - Nova Heart, Carsick Cars, Rustic and Deadly Cradle Death. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance), 60 (students, advance).9pm. Yugong Yishan, 2-3 Zhang Zizhong Lu (former Duan Qirui government building, east of Ping’an Dadao), Dongcheng District (6404 2711) 东城区张自忠路2-3号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院愚公移山

Great Wall Camping with Dandelion Hiking The flower-filled long grass hills of Long Valley village are probably the most beautiful starting point for this Great Wall 9-hour, 15km hike and camping trip. Meet at 9.30am and return to Beijing at 1pm the next day.

More info at www.Chinahiking.cn or call 156 5220 0950.

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10AM-NOON Hands-on: Basic Knots Class Feb 10-Mar 2. Knot your very own auspicious bracelets and necklaces. RMB 150 (includes materials). China Culture Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路29号安 家楼肯特中心院内

11AM-12.30PM 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

CUT CHEMIST No Go Die presents Cut Chemist, with support from Slide and The No Go Die Sound system. RMB150, 100. 9pm. Yugong Yishan, 2-3 Zhang Zizhong Lu (former Duan Qirui government building, east of Ping’an Dadao), Dongcheng District (6404 2711) 东城区张自忠路2-3号段祺瑞执政府旧址西院 愚公移山

北路17号楼6层工人体育场北门对面

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6-11PM

Express Business Set Lunch at Daccapo Every Monday to Friday enjoy contemporary Italian cuisine and the Regent’s top-notch service.

RMB128+15% per person for any combination of 2 items of salad, soup, main course or dessert, RMB158+15% per person for a 3-course combination. Daccapo, 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8522 1789) 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶

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

酒店2层迪卡博意大利餐厅

Dumpling Deluge All month. Both classics and new dim sum dishes available for a la carte or all-you-can eat. RMB 108+15% (set menu). Choy’s Seafood, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8320) 朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店

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

6-10PM TGIF All standard drinks for RMB 25.

Buy five drinks coupons, get one free.

Free. Scarlett, Hotel G, 7A Gongti Xilu (in the alley leading to Julong Garden), Chaoyang District (6552 3600) 朝阳区 工体西路甲7号北京极栈内

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9.30PM-12.30AM Anna Stamburg Band Blues, jazz and soul. 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

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店2层元素阁

8:45PM Windy Barnes at MIX Tuesday-Saturday. Windy Barnes moves effortlessly from Jazz to Pop, to R&B and Gospel.

Mix, Westin Chaoyang 1/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8888) 朝阳区 东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

8-11PM Bullfighting from Behind The Barrier Aimed at inviting visitors to think about the diversity of aesthetic and ethical points of view that arise in contemporary societies when it comes to the art of bullfighting. The works of art that will be displayed are all diverse in their approach to bullfighting.

Instituto Cervantes. 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District (5879 9666) 朝阳区 工体南路甲1号

9.30PM The Greg Carroll Band Wed-Sat. Rock and more. Free. Eudora Station, 6 Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District

Basement Two-for-one drinks until midnight. 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

Party Night Fun guaranteed with specials on shooters, cocktails and bottles.

Free. Black Sun, West gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District (6593 6909) 黑 太阳,朝阳区朝阳公园西门

TIMES VARY Spring Party Delights at The RitzCarlton, Beijing The Ritz-Carlton provides two dinner packages with a variety of auspicious menus. RMB 528 per person (minimum of 50) for Exquisite Dinner Package and RMB 668 per person (minimum of 50) for Refined Dinner Package. Both packages can be updated with benefits. RSVP. The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8950) 朝阳区 建国路甲83号华贸中心

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Yummy Yum Cha Start your day off in proper Cantonese style with unlimited dim sum delicacies. RMB 108+15%.

Jewel, Westin Financial Street 1/F, The Westin Beijing Financial Street, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District (6606 8866 ext 7820) 金城阁,西城区金融大街 乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

10AM-3PM Roundabout Book Fair Children’s books start as low as RMB 1, paperbacks are RMB 10, hardcover books are RMB 20 and all art books, coffee table books, etc., are individually priced. All proceeds will go towards a school for the deaf in Hebei. 7 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District (8532 5320) 朝阳区 三里屯北小街7号

10am-4.40pm Weekend Cooking Classes at The Hutong Learn a variety of Chinese regional cuisines every weekend at The Hutong, where the focus is on fresh, local, seasonal ingredients and making tasty, wholesome meals from scratch.

The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) thehutong.com 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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Literary Festival program at Capital M 11am - Anne Sebba takes a fresh look at Wallis Simpson. 12.30pm - Siddhartha Deb talks about the people transforming India. 3.30pm - FT journalists debate the power shift between America and China. Buy your tickets at www.mypiao.com or call 400-620-6006.

RMB 65 (includes one drink), RMB 20 (student and kids), RMB188 (literary lunch). Capital M, 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District (6702 2727) 崇文区

Sangria Special All month. Buy-oneget-one-free on pitchers or glasses of sangria. Olé, Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu (next to Salsa Caribe), Chaoyang District (6595 9677) 朝阳区工体北路4号

前门步行街2号3层

11AM-4PM Enoterra Brunch Choose from French, American or “Enoterra” brunch options. Add RMB 50 for free-flow sparkling wine. RMB 75-130. 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

5.30-10PM All-You-Can-Eat Asian Buffet Dinner All month (except Tuesdays). Signature dishes and street eats from all around Asia. RMB 228. Hawka, Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall, 7 Jianguomen Nandajie, Dongcheng District (5811 8888 ext 8266) 霍克亚洲餐厅, 东城区建国门南大 街7号北京万豪酒店

6-11PM Set Winter Dinner Tue-Sun. Sets with Peruvian and Latin flair. RMB 178 (two courses), RMB 198 (three courses).

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

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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 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

TIMES VARY Maartje Blans Feb 12-Apr 15. The Dutch mixed media artist crafts almost-sculptural works on wood and canvas. Free. Imagine Gallery, 8 Feijiacun Yishu Gongzuoshi, Feijiacun, Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District( 6438 5747, 139 1091 7965)朝 阳区来广营东路同达生态园对面费家村 东路8号艺术工作室

Medieval Villages & Yellow Mountain Tour Venture to Huangshan for historical houses, traditional culture and soaring rocky cliffs. RMB 6,689.

Country Holidays, Rm 2804, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5869 1781, beijing@countryholidays.com. cn) countryholidays.com.cn 朝阳区 东三环中路39号建外Soho11号楼2804

(5869 1781/82, 5869 1769,+21 3222 0616) Yangtze Cruise Take a four-day cruise down China’s longest river. RMB 9,750.

Country Holidays, Rm 2804, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5869 1781, beijing@countryholidays.com. cn) countryholidays.com.cn 朝阳区 东三环中路39号建外Soho11号楼2804

(5869 1781/82, 5869 1769,+21 3222 0616)

Australian Veal Extravaganza My China and Compass Grill restaurants at Hilton Beijing Capital Airport offer delicious Australian veal cooked from their unique perspectives. Compass Grill and My China, Hilton Beijing Capital Airport, Terminal 3, Capital International Airport, Chaoyang District (6458 8888) 朝阳区首都机场3号航站希尔顿酒店

Mashup Saturday Basketball League The Mashup Men’s Basketball League plays Saturday afternoons for eight weeks (until March 24th) and consists of 40-minute, full court 5-on-5 games with a minimum of seven players per team (maximum twelve players). Location TBD. Visit mashupasia. com for more info.

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10AM-NOON Survival Chinese Pick up just the essentials. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net.

RMB 200, RMB 600 (4 classes). Culture Yard, 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166, contact@cultur-yard. net) cultureyard.net 东城区石雀胡同10号

11.30AM-3PM Champagne Brunch Sundays Enjoy a fizztastic end to the weekend with tempting food, free flow champagne and live music. Children supervised by professionals. TBD. Vasco’s, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dong Lu, Dongcheng District (5812 8888 ext.

41, email wangfujing@hilton.com) 北 京市东城区王府井东街8号北京王府井 希尔顿

Ultimate Sunday Brunch Sunday brunch with Veuve Clicquot sounds like a good idea. The organic station and superfood bar at this sumptuous buffet means 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 Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Daongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5863 8223) 朝阳区 东三环中路61号北京富力万丽酒店

NOON-2PM Sambasia Barefoot Percussion Workshop Drumming with your feet?

RMB 80, RMB 240 (4 classes). UCCA Loft, UCCA Dashanzi 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (8459 9269) 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术 区尤伦斯当代艺术中心

12:30PM Literary Festival program at Capital M 12.30pm - Evan Osnos and other contributors share the profiles of individual Chinese. 3.30pm - Arvind Subramanian considers the global economic shift and the world’s dominant economic power, China. Buy tickets at www.mypiao.com or call 400-620-6006. RMB 65 (includes one drink), RMB 20 (student and kids), RMB188 (literary lunch). Capital M, 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District (6702 2727) 崇文区前门步行街2号3层

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All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum All month. More than 60 types of dim sum. RMB 158+15%. 11.30am-2.15pm. Yao Chi, Grand Millennium Beijing, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (6530 9383) 朝阳区东三环中路7号北京千禧大酒店瑶池中餐厅

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Basic Chinese Class Communicate with cab drivers, fuwuyuan and pharmacists with ease. RMB 100. Mandarin Plus, B1-535, Sanlitun Soho, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (5785 3361) 朝阳区工体北路三里屯Soho, B1-535

Blues Jam Session The Taste of Soul Band play out the weekend. Free.

Ciro's Pomodoro, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6008) 波莫多

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SALT Bubbly Sundays Indulge in fresh and seasonally styled two- or three-course brunches to round off a relaxing weekend. RMB 168 (two courses), RMB 188 (three courses), RMB 338 (three courses with free-flow drinks). Non-alcoholic and children’s options available. 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

Heyrobics goes Jukebox Dictate the sound you are going to jump around to! Send your song suggestions to info@heyrobics.com. Participation fee RMB 20 per person. Visit heyrobics. com for more information. Harrow International School Beijing, 5 4th Block, Anzhen Xili, Chaoyang District (6444 8900) 朝阳区安贞西里4区5号

5-8PM Sunday Session: Free Flow Beer and bubbly till you drop. RMB 200. Terra, 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

5.30-10PM All-You-Can-Eat Asian Buffet Dinner All month (except Tuesdays). Signature dishes and street eats from all around Asia. RMB 228. Hawka, Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall, 7 Jianguomen Nandajie, Dongcheng District (5811 8888 ext 8266) 霍克亚洲餐厅,东城区建国门南大 街7号北京万豪酒店

6.30-8.30PM Chinese Movie Nights Practice Chinese and meet new friends. RSVP details to registration@mandarin-plus.org. Mandarin Plus ,B1-535, Sanlitun Soho, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (5785 3361) 朝 阳区工体北路三里屯Soho,B1-535

洛,朝阳区三里屯北路81号

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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 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (8599 6666) 朝阳区建 国路93号万达广场C座6层VIC 国际美食

Wine Tasting Classes All month.

Learn how to taste wines like the experts, and get your Wine & Spirit Education Trust certification. Class fees for each of the three levels include study materials, exam fees, and of course, wines. info@longfengwines.com.

Dragon Phoenix Fine Wine Consulting, 806, 3 WANDA Plaza, 93 Jianguo Road, Beijing, China 100022(5960 4050) 北 京市朝阳区建国路93号院万达广场3号 楼 806室

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5.30PM-7PM

monday

10AM-NOON Tai Chi Beginner’s Class Meditative poses in constant flow. Teacher speaks English. RMB 150, RMB 480 (4 classes).

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

11.30AM-2PM Dumpling Deluge All month. Both classics and new dim sum dishes available for a la carte or all-youcan eat. RMB 108+15% (set menu).

Choy’s Seafood, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 8888/8320) 朝阳区霄云路 甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店

NOON-2PM Agua Set Lunch All month. Menus rotated weekly. RMB 88 (two courses), RMB 99 (three courses). Agua, 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6188/98) 朝阳区三里屯路 81号那里花园4层

NOON-2.30PM Mughal’s Buffet Lunch Mon-Fri. Indian and Pakistani curries, vegetable dishes and more. Mughal's, Beijing 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6082/134 , 6638

Earlybird Dinner at Lunar 8 Mon-Fri. 90 minutes of a la carte all-youcan-eat at Lunar 8 for RMB 98 (one Tsingtao or soft drink inclusive). Make sure to pay before 7pm. Lunar 8, The Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yong'an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8507 3618) 朝阳区建国门外大 街永安东里8号华彬费尔蒙酒店

7-8.40PM Chinese Culture Workshop Chinese instructors teach you the things you really want to know, i.e. popular music and slang. Classes taught in Chinese.

Reserve at contact@cultureyard. net. RMB 75, RMB 250 (4 workshops).

Culture Yard, 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 4166, contact@cultureyard.net) cultureyard. net 东城区石雀胡同10号

7.30PM Bookworm Pub Quiz Free drinks guaranteed, cash prize conditional upon supreme intelligence. RMB 5.

The Bookworm, Courtyard 4, Sanlitun Nan Jie, Chaoyang District (6586 9507) chinabookworm.com 三里屯南街4号 院老书虫

7.30-9.30PM Life Drawing Club Draw live models.

Bring your own materials or purchase them there at minimal cost. RSVP at events@thehutong.com. RMB 60,

RMB 50 (members). The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District (6404 3355) thehutong.com 东城区九道湾中巷胡同 1号(北新桥地铁站东南边)

8-9.15pm Semi Private Yoga Class and Live Music at Kocoon Yoga instructors Victor Chau and Dee Rawlins will lead classes with musical accompaniment

by Jordan Thomas Mitchell on guitar.

Class size is limited and it is advised to refrain from eating a heavy meal beforehand. RMB 200 per person (RMB 150 for first-timers). Kocoon. 3/F, Bldg 1, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District (5208 6068) 朝阳区 三里屯北街81号那里花园1号楼3层

TIME TBD 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

TIMES VARY DO A BOOK Feb 18-Mar 18. A bibliographic group show including works by cheeky typographist Xu Bing, homo-curious sculptor Ain Cocke and tchotchke photographer Hong Hao, among others. Free. White Space Beijing, Airport Service Road, No. 255 Caochangdi, Chaoyang District (8456 2054) 朝阳区机场辅路草场地255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 (6417 6688) Temptation Mondays Get over the Monday blues with 30% off any bottle of wine. 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层摸石头

Express Business Set Lunch at Daccapo Every Monday to Friday enjoy contemporary Italian cuisine and the Regent’s top-notch service. RMB128 + 15% per person for any combination of 2 items of salad, soup, main course or dessert, RMB158 + 15% per person for a 3-course combination. Daccapo, 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8522 1789) 东城区金宝 街99号北京丽晶酒店2层迪卡博意大利餐厅

SALT Specials SALT offers the best imported and local cheeses including Manchego (SP), Pepper Crusted Goat Cheese (IT), and Tomme De Savoie (FR).

RMB 148 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）

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Temple of Heaven, Tai Chi, Tea and Summer Palace A wonderful day full of Chinese sites and culture. RMB 450, RMB 350 (children under 12) + RMB 150 (optional acrobatics show). China Culture Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路 29号安家楼肯特中心院内

10-11.30AM Calligraphy Course Discover one of the oldest and most beautiful traditions in China. RMB 160, RMB 480 (4 classes).

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

11.30AM-2.30PM Cepe Business Lunch Mon-Fri. Three courses, with a fine selection of antipasti and main courses. RMB 288+15%. Cepe, The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District (6601 6666 ext 6255) 西城区金城坊东街 1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店意味轩

1-4PM Beijing Guild Meeting Meet the local knitting community. Bring your own yarn. Free. Queen’s Cafe, 3/F, S9, Sanlitun Village South (close to Karaiya Spice House), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6416 1928) 皇后饭店,朝阳区三里屯 路19号三里屯Village南区3层(近辣屋)

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

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Set lunch promotion at Taj Taj presents three set menus that offer main courses, side dishes, and deserts.RMB 40-65. Taj Pavilion Indian Restaurants 泰 姬楼印度餐厅.1) L222, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District (8046 3238) 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆时尚购物中心L222室; 2) F2-03, 2/F, North Tower, China Overseas Plaza, 8 Guanghua Dong Li, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 5866) 朝阳区建国门外大街光华东里8号中海广场北楼 2层 F2-03 ; 3) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Shoudu Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District (6436 7678) 朝阳区首都机场路将台路丽都假日酒店广场缤纷廊3层

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.

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

8PM Quiz Night How many, when and where? Free. 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

9PM Jazz Jam Session Jazz lovers gather – maybe you can jam too. Free. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar, 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District (6401 5269) 东城 区交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号

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

TIMES VARY Colibri Set Lunch All month. Mix and match sandwiches, baked potatoes, soups, salads and quiches. RMB 48. Colibri Cafe, LG51, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 0808) 蜂鸟,朝阳区三里屯路11号 三里屯Village北区地下1层

Mesh Cocktail Tuesday Two-forone on both passionfruit and lychee martinis. Free. Mesh, 1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 6688) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍1层

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

Tight-Ass Tuesdays Happy hour all day as well as two-for-one on all ceviches. Terra, 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6591 9148) 朝阳区 三里屯南路1号

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9AM-4.30PM Pedicab Hutong Tour Fill your day with a tour of Beijing’s alleyways plus visits to a traditional courtyard house, a herbal pharmacy and a porcelain museum. RMB 400, RMB 300 (children 5-11). China Culture Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6432 9341) chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路29号安家楼 肯特中心院内

11.30AM-2PM Express Business Set Lunch at Daccapo Every Monday to Friday enjoy contemporary Italian cuisine and the Regent’s top-notch service. RMB128+15% per person for any combination of 2 items of salad, soup, main course or dessert, RMB158+15% per person for a 3-course combination. Daccapo, 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8522 1789) 东城

Mughal’s Buffet Lunch Mon-Fri. Indian and Pakistani curries, vegetable dishes and more. Mughal's, Beijing 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. ( 6638 2160, mughalbeijing@yahoo. com) mughalbeijing.cn 朝阳区三里屯路 81号那里花园4层

12:30PM Literary Festival program at Capital M 12.30pm - Professor Ross Garnaut discusses his study of climate change.

Moderated by Jonathan Watts. Buy your tickets at www.mypiao.com or call 400-620-6006. RMB 65 (includes one drink), RMB 20 (student and kids), RMB188 (literary lunch). Capital M, 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District (6702 2727) 崇文区前门步行街2号3层

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

7-9PM Sangria Special All month. Buy-oneget-one-free on pitchers or glasses of sangria. Olé, Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu (next to Salsa Caribe), Chaoyang District (6595 9677) 朝阳区工体北路4号 院(卡利宾旁边)

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

9PM-5AM Feminight Free mixed drinks and rosé for ladies before midnight. Tunes from DJs including Jiong Jiong, Pei, Liz and BB. Free. Haze, B1/F, On the Corner Cafe, Guanghualu Soho, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (5900 6128) 朝阳区 光华路光华路Soho地下1层

9.30PM The Hot Club Of Beijng Enjoy classic gypsy jazz. Free. Modernista, 44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (136 7127 4747) 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同44号

莫多洛,朝阳区三里屯北路81号

TIMES VARY Maartje Blans Feb 12-Apr 15. The Dutch mixed media artist crafts almost-sculptural works on wood and canvas. Free. Imagine Gallery, 8 Feijiacun Yishu Gongzuoshi, Feijiacun, Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District (6438 5747) 朝阳区来广营东路同 达生态园对面费家村东路8号艺术工作室

Set lunch promotion at Taj Taj presents three set menus that offer main courses, side dishes, and deserts.

RMB 40-65. Taj Pavilion Indian Restaurants 泰姬楼印度餐厅, 1) L222, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District (8046 3238) 顺义区天 竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆时尚购物中心L222 室 2) F2-03, 2/F, North Tower, China

Overseas Plaza, 8 Guanghua Dong Li, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 5866) 朝阳区建国门外大 街光华东里8号中海广场北楼2层F2-03 3) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Shoudu Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District (6436 7678) 朝阳区首都机场路将台路丽

都假日酒店广场缤纷廊3层

Wednesday’s Roasts at Grange Grill Grange Grill presents a different traditional British menu every Wednesday including big roasts with beef, pork, and leg of lamb, plus condiments and side dishes. Grange, 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5922 8880) westinbeijingdining.com 朝阳区东三环北路7号北京威斯汀大饭店

KFF Night Kids eat free with an accompanying adult. 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)

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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

Vista Clinic Grand Millennium Beijing Bayley and Jackson Beijing United Family

Beijing Aier-Intech Eye Hospital

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Changping NANSHAO SHAHE UNIVERSITY PARK SHAHE GONGHUACHENG ZHUXINZHUANG

LIFE SCIENCE PARK

HUILONGGUAN DONGDAJIE

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OKOU XIXIA

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FENGTAIDONGDAJIE FENGTAINANLU KEYULU

LIANGXIANG UNIVERSITY TOWN

LIANGXIANGNANGUAN

SUZHUANG

LIANGXIANG UNIVERSITY TOWN WEST

FENGTAIKEJIYUAN

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XINGONG XIHONGMEN

GUOGONGZHUANG

GAOMIDIAN NORTH

DABAOTAI DAOTIAN

GAOMIDIAN SOUTH

CHANGYANG

ZAOYUAN

LIBAFANG

QINGYUANLU

GUANGYANGCHENG

HUANGCUNXIDAJIE

LIANGXIANG UNIVERSITY TOWN NORTH

HUANGCUN RAILWAY STATION

Fangshan

YIHEZHUANG BIOMEDICAL BASE

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TIANGONGYUAN

NANFAXIN

SHIMEN

SHUNYI

FENGBO

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HOUSHAYU

HUALIKAN CHINA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER SUNHE MAQUANYING CUIGEZHUANG

WANGJING

Line 9

WANGJING EAST

Line 15

Changping Line Fangshan Line Yizhuang Line

XIAOCUN XIAOHONGMEN JIUGONG YIZHUANGQIAO YIZHUANG CULTURE PARK WANYUANJIE

YIZHUANG RAILWAY STATION

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Yizhuang CIQU SOUTH

JINGHAILU

TONGJINANLU

RONGCHANGDONGJIE

RONGJINGDONGJIE

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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

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

BENCHAM (Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China) www.bencham.org

区东长安街1号东方广场W2办公楼601室

Camera di Commercio Italiana in Cina (China-Italy Chamber of Commerce) www.cameraitacina.com

Servoffice International Centre 世 鳌商务中心 1) 5/F, CBD International

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

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

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

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www.servcorp.net

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.servoffice.com SBC Business Serviced (Beijing) Co., Ltd. 11/F, Tower A, Gateway, 18 Xiaguangli Beilu, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District (59231166) 朝阳区东三环霞光里 北路18号佳程广场A座11层 Sbc.com.hk APBC Offices 1) 16/F Gemdale Plaza Tower A, 91 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District (5920 8333) 朝阳区建国路91号 金地中心A座16层; 2) 10/F, World Financial Center, East Tower, 1 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区

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

TRAVEL TRAVEL AGENCIES

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

Kingdom Travel Specializes in corporate and holiday travel planning and offers airline, hotel, car, and cruise reservation services. Staffed by professional travel consultants. Apt 718, Bldg 2, Guanghualu Soho, 22 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5870 3388, fit@ kingdomtravel.com.cn) 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 区东直门外大街48号东方银座B座22D)

TUI China Travel Co. Ltd. Travel services from an international team.

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

东三环中路1号环球金融中心东塔10层

(5920 8336); 3) 17/F Ping An International Financial Plaza, Tower B, 1-3 Xin Yuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳 区新源南路1-3号平安国际金融中心B座 17层 (5829 1888) apbcoffices.com

Regus 12 locations available in Beijing: China World Tower 3, Zhongguancun Metropolis Tower, NCI Centre, China Life Tower, IFC, Parkview Green (Opening Soon), Financial Street Excel Centre, Prosper Center, Kerry Centre, Pacific Century Place, China Central Place, Lufthansa Center (400 120 1205) 国贸 三期,中关村欧美汇大厦,北京新华保险大 厦中心,北京中国人寿大厦,财源国际中 心, 芳草地,雷格斯卓著中心,雷格斯北京 世纪财富中心,嘉里中心,盈科中心,华贸 中心,燕莎中心 www.regus.cn

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

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

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

Healthcare Hospitals

21st Century Health Care - Beijing Glory Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am - 6pm; 24 hour house call service.

40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(84446168 (English/Chinese)8444 6160 (Japanese) 6468 6021(Korean)) 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

Serviced apartments

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

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

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

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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

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