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TIS’ THE SEASON Catch a Christmas play, buy holiday decorations, give back to local charities and more Beat the Chills Beijing’s best hot springs A DIY Decoration Crafting your own snowman

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Beat the Chills Beijing’s best hot springs A DIY Decoration Crafting your own snowman Role-Playing at EE City Inside Joy City Chaoyang

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Features 54

Redefining the Glass Slipper

Dining 27

Beijing Playhouse presents a zany version of Cinderella

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A Festive State of Mind

Dini’s Kosher Restaurant

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Food for Thought Whip up a pot of chickpea stew

Three families gear up for the holidays

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Dining Out

The Gift of Hope Supporting Beijing’s local children’s charities

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Christmas in the Capital Preparing for a winter celebration

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What’s Fun In: Joy City Chaoyang An indoor haven of non-stop shopping, eating and playtime

Living 19

Snapshot Keeping cool in Sanlitun Village

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Noticeboard Updates, recommendations and interesting finds

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Kid Craft Create your own snowman decoration

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Family Travels The Bottoms head for the high seas A Hong Kong holiday for the Barton family

Day Tripper A hot spring soak for your troubles

Health 22

Ms. Nutrition Olivia Lee divulges her Christmas dinner tips

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The Doc is In Beating the winter blues with Dr. Richard

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Stress Busters Coping with life’s pressures

December 2011 Contents

42 46 18 88 Essentials

Learning 42

When I Grow Up Sculptor Jeff Miller encourages students to foster creativity

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Blank Canvas Artwork from Beijing BISS International School students

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Debate Club Preserving and adopting cultural traditions

Parenting 48

Beijing Baba Will the real Mr. Claus please stand up?

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Alternate Routes Searching for the real meaning of Christmas

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Editor’s Note

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December Calendar

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Top 10 Things to do in December

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December Events

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New Arrivals Say hello to Beijing’s smallest

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Keeping close ties to your motherland

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Beijing Subway

Family Favorites The Schneider family

Spotlight

Maps

The Circuit Happenings in the Beijing family scene

Directories 68 73 75 75 77 78 84 85

Family Dining Family Health Family Life Family Travel Fun Stuff Schools Shopping Sports

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Age-by-Age Index Babies Attend Santa on Ice with beijingkids .................................. 12 Enjoy a Sweet Escape Sunday brunch ................................. 17 Check out Beijing’s newest faces ....................................... 18 Say hello to the characters of Cinderella ............................. 54 Help out babies in need at a local charity ............................ 61 Meet Santa Claus in person ............................................... 65 See a choo-choo train at Hilton Beijing ............................... 66

Toddlers Sing along to Christmas carols at the Bookworm ................. 14 Attend Teddy Bear Tea at the Fairmont Beijing .................... 15 Try out Dini’s Kosher Restaurant ......................................... 27 Play inside at Joy City Chaoyang......................................... 30 Make a Christmas craft and decoration .............................. 34 Discover how other families celebrate Christmas .................. 57 Learn how to ice skate....................................................... 65

Elementary School Kids Sign up for a winter camp .................................................. 13 Dive with dolphins and sharks in Beijing ............................ 17 Visit Hong Kong Disneyland ............................................... 38 Learn about sculpting with Jeff Miller .................................. 42 Preserve your culture in a foreign land ................................ 50 Catch Beijing Playhouse’s Cinderella ................................... 54 Organize a charity drive at school ....................................... 61

Middle and High School Kids Prevent seasonal depression .............................................. 23 Learn how to manage stress .............................................. 24 Whip up a piping pot of chickpea stew ................................ 28 Hop on a cruise around Japan and Korea ............................ 36 Soak in a hot spring .......................................................... 40 Discuss cultural traditions .................................................. 46 Find out the Schneiders’ family favorites ............................. 96

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TIS’ THE SEASON Catch a Christmas play, decorate your home, give back to local charities and more Beat the Chills Beijing’s best hot springs

December 2011

A DIY Decoration Crafting your own snowman

Role-Playing at EE City Inside Joy City Chaoyang

ON THE COVER:

Daniella Novales (14), Michael Li (12), and Aidan Emerson (8) are Princess Gladys, Mr. Buttons, and the Page in Beijing Playhouse’s production of Cinderella. Read more in Feature (p54). Photo by Mishka Family Photography.

When Scott, a long-time Beijing resident, is not carpooling his son to the next activity, he is leading International Award Program activities or having fun at summer and winter camp with Broad Horizons. Contact him at Scott@BHCamps.com.

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Editor's Note

The editor (age 2) with her family on Christmas Day

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A Christmas Conundrum

hristmas for me has always been a gigantic family affair with an even bigger itinerary. On Christmas morning, I would be the one shaking my parents ‘til they awoke, a girl who on any other day requires a forklift to get out of bed. After an enthusiastic lap around the Christmas tree and the cascade of presents lying under it, I would sit, wait and wonder why my parents could not get out of bed any faster! My brother and I were already up, counting the presents and eyeing our pregnant stockings.

“Aren’t there more presents than last year?” my dad would remark, to which my mom would reply with a shrug and a smile.

After sorting out the presents, our family of four would pile ourselves and our gifts into the car and head towards a Chin family Christmas the same day. The location of the party would change over time, but early on, we used to cram into Ngan Ngan’s one-bedroom apartment. All 21 of us.

It’s a good thing Grandma was happy to host us.

A traditional sit-down meal was not an option with that many people, so food was self-serve buffet-style. Among the traditional American Christmas fare of mashed potatoes and a meat roast was the Chin’s infamous sticky rice stuffing. Our Christmas might have seemed chaotic to an outsider, but alas, there was a method to the madness. The rules were as follows: kids received presents from every family cluster, while the adults would participate in Secret Santa. Gift opening and show-and-tell was done in ascending age order, beginning with the youngest of the clan, which for a long time was lucky little me.

I must confess, however, that aside from seeing family, eating sticky rice, receiving an abundance of presents, and other joys, there was a source of panic for me on these occasions: the distribution of presents. From a young age, I understood that our family was large, but with that came the task of remembering five uncles’, four aunts’ and eight cousins’ names. In retrospect as an adult, 17 names to remember seems manageable, but as a child, that number was downright daunting.

“Here, Kara. Give this to Auntie X.”

Occupied with passing out presents, my mom was too busy to notice her four-year-old daughter standing there with a blank expression, racking her brain with the question: “Now, which one is Auntie X?” Thankfully, my secret was never revealed (until now) and I always escaped this pitfall of having a very big family by slyly asking around, “Have you seen Auntie X?” and quietly following a pointed finger.

Whether your own family is big or small, we’ve got plenty of options for gearing up this holiday season. Beijing Playhouse presents a special Christmas-themed production of Cinderella (p54) and three Beijing families share their plans for Christmas and Hannukah (p57). If you’re looking for festive gear and winter activities, check out our guide to finding everything under the Christmas moon (p65). Finally, take heart in our feature about how to lend a helping hand to Beijing’s local children’s charities (p61).

We may have lost loved ones since Ngan Ngan’s humble Christmas get-togethers, but our gains have been great and our original 21 continues to grow. Regrettably, I will not make the big Chin Christmas dinner this year, but maybe I can valiantly replicate the sentiment of the holiday by hosting at least 20 Beijinger friends in my itsy bitsy one-bedroom apartment. Might I suggest we wear nametags though?

Kara Chin Managing Editor December 2011

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Getting Ready to Write

For adults. Occupational therapist Elaine Tsang teaches parents how to help their kids develop handwriting. See Dec 6 listing.

The Bookworm Pub Quiz

Beijing Green Drinks

For adults. Every Monday, The Bookworm puts on an evening of trivia hosted by Tom Champagne.

See All Month listing.

For adults. Green Drinks is a social event for anyone interested the environment, social justice, and corporate responsibility. See Dec 13 listing.

For adults. Speech therapist Amy Rose teaches parents how to promote speech and language development in young children through rhymes and songs. See Dec 19 listing.

Cartoon Painting and Taekwondo Winter Camp

Ages 5-13. For a truly novel winter camp, take on cartoon painting and Taekwondo at Dulwich College Beijing. For more winter camps, see Dec 19 listing.

Ivy Academy’s “Mommy and Me” Program

INN Neighborhood Coffee Morning – Shunyi

Super mom Theresa Ahdieh shakes things up with dance, music, and baby yoga. See All Month listing.

For adults. This event offers a chance for newcomers and longtime Beijing expats to socialize.

See Dec 15 listing.

TLC Winter Camp Session 1

Grades 1-8. The Learning Center offers its first session of winter camp programs with workshops like “Christmas Creations” to “Poem in Your Pocket.” See Dec 19 listing.

National Ballet of China Presents Swan Lake

Ages 7+. The National Ballet of China performs one of the most famous ballets of all time. See Dec 26 listing.

Soak at a Hot Spring

Take advantage of the holidays to recharge your batteries at a nearby hot spring. For a selection of hot springs, see Day Tripper (p40).

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Warm Up with Hot Chocolate

Play Inside at Joy City Chaoyang

Dispel the winter chill with a steaming cup of hot cocoa. For some suggestions, see Top 10 Events (p13).

Spend an afternoon of shopping, eating out, and career roleplaying at the Joy City mall in Chaoyang. For more information, see What’s Fun In (p30).

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Thanksgiving Day @ Culture Yard

Don’t miss out on traditional American Thanksgiving Day dinner with turkey, gravy, and all the trimmings. For more Thanksgiving Day events, see Nov 24 listings.

Ice Skate Indoors

Don’t want to brave the cold outdoors? No problem, there are a couple of indoor venues within the city. For more information, see Feature (p65).

Great Wall Mutianyu and Ming Tombs

ABBA New Year Tribute Concert

All ages. China Culture Center hosts an outing to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. See All Month listing.

Get kitschy with a tribute concert to ABBA, the Swedish best-selling supergroup. See Dec 30 listing.

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All ages. Join the open mic fun at The Bookworm and sing along to your favorite Christmas carols.

See Dec 8 listing.

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Christmas Party for Pets and Their People

Sweet Escape Sunday Brunch

All ages. Meet ICVS staff, mingle with other animal lovers, and enjoy special holiday treats. See Dec 10 listing.

All ages. Every Sunday, Kranzler’s Restaurant and Bar offers scrumptious brunch packages and live jazz for the entire family. See All Month listing.

Diving with Dolphins and Sharks

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Ages 10+. SinoScuba gives kids and adults the chance to dive with both dolphins and sharks in the same day, right here in Beijing. See All Month listing.

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet

All ages. Park Plaza Beijing Science Park offers a Christmas extravanganza feast.

For a complete list of Christmas Eve events, see Dec 24 listing.

Retro New Year’s Eve

All ages. Immerse yourself in the Renaissance Cafe’s retro atmosphere for New Year’s Eve. See Dec 31 listing.

Ages 3-10. Skate with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at this beijingkids-sponsored event. See Dec 18 listing.

Teddy Bear High Tea at the Ritz-Carlton Beijing

Ages 3+. For Christmas Day, take the entire family to an afternoon of tea and snacks. See Dec 18 listing.

Festive Brunch at Hilton Beijing Capital Airport

All ages. For New Year’s Day, the Hilton team offers all the usual Sunday favorites and seasonal specials like roast suckling pig. See Dec 25 listing.

Catch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

Attend the Bird’s Nest Snow Festival Little Jeep (in Chinese)

Participants from Beijing Playhouse’s Kids Winter Theatre Camp perform Dr. Seuss’ holiday classic at Dulwich College Beijing. See Feature (p54).

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The 3rd Bird’sisNest For ages 3-12.

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JoinEnin Chinese versionisof in Thomas the Tank the fun with loads winter-themed gine.

In Chinese only.ofSee Jan 1 listin games, activities, and treats. See Feature (p65).

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beijingkids’ Santa on Ice

On December 18, beijingkids hosts a fun-filled afternoon of skating with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the China World Trade Center’s ice rink, Le Cool. There will be hot chocolate, Christmas treats, gifts, Santa hats, picture opportunities, and more. For details, see Dec 18 listing (p15).

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From December 20-28, Jewish families will gather to observe Hanukkah. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the holiday is observed for eight days and nights.

Every night, a light is kindled on the Menorah, a special nine-branched candlestick.

To learn more about Hanukkah, see Feature (p57).

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From December 2-18, catch Beijing Playhouse’s pantomime version of Cinderella.

Audiences are encouraged to cheer, boo, and hiss along with the story in true British fashion. To see what all the fuss is about, see Feature (p54).

December 25 is fast approaching. Still don’t know where to find that scrumptious roast turkey or spot-on Christmas gift? beijingkids has you covered with a round-up of places to buy presents, feast items, decorations, lights, Christmas trees, and more.

For more information, check out Feature (p65).

Play Inside at Joy City Chaoyang

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For those positively blustery days, take the fun inside at the Joy City mall at Chaoyang Beilu. For kids, the mall offers a huge role-playing center called EE City. Adults will enjoy browsing the 230,000 square meters of shopping, with popular stores like H&M, Sephora, MaxMara, and more. For more information, check out What’s Fun In (p30).

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Pick Up Holiday Treats and Decorations

Essentials Events Get Crafty For the Holidays

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Christmas doesn’t always have to be about buying, buying, buying. Slow down and share the simple pleasure of making things by hand. Learn how to make a snowman decoration for Christmas. For step by step instructions, check out Kid Craft (p34).

Take a Load Off at the Hot Springs

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Don't forget to recharge your batteries between work, Christmas shopping, and life's other hassles. There are several hot spring resorts and hotels around Beijing that are perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. Get messy with a mud bath or sink into a medicinal pool. To find out more, read Day Tripper (p40).

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Sip Some Hot Chocolate

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Locals recommend drinking hot tea to keep warm, but who says hot cocoa won't do the trick? In Shunyi, curl up with a mug at Bon Moment or Mrs. Shanen's. Within the city, there are expat stalwarts like Colibri Cafe, Zarah Cafe, and Comptoirs de France.

Alternatively, buy your own at Jenny Lou's and mix it up at home. Try Ghiradelli Chocolate Hazelnut mix (RMB 53.90 for 454g) or Swiss Miss Dark Chocolate Sensation (RMB 23.90 for 283g).

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With winter coming up, many charities will need an extra hand getting supplies for disadvantaged Chinese children and their families. Items like blankets, warm clothing, and coal to heat orphanages will be in especially high demand. Students can help by spreading the word, organizing a donation drive for at their school, and encouraging family and friends to volunteer at a children's charity. For more ideas, see Feature (p61).

Sign Up for a Winter Camp

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Are you worried that your kids won’t have enough to do over the winter holidays? No worries; there are plenty of winter camps to choose from.

Whether they’re interested in football, basketball, taekwondo, writing, cartooning, or painting, winter camps are a fun way to develop skills, make new friends, and keep fit. For a list of winter camps, see Dec 19 listing in Events (p15).

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Tue, Dec 6 Getting Ready to Write For adults. Occupational therapy consultant Elaine Tsang discusses the normal progression of hand skill use. She shows parents how to help their kids develop the prerequisite skills for sitting at a desk and writing, as well as other fine motor skills like playing an instrument. RMB 50. 10-11am. Eliott’s Corner (6461 6283, jac@oliviasplace.org) www.oliviasplace.org

Temple of Heaven, Taichi, Tea and Summer Palace China Culture Center leads a day trip to the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, complete with a taichi lesson in the park and a tea tasting.

In English. An optional Chinese acrobatic show costs an extra RMB 150. RMB 450, RMB 350 (kids under 12). 9am5pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

Wed, Dec 7 INN Trekkie: Beijing Planning and Exhibition Hall For adults. Every month, INN takes adventurous Trekkers to a new destination.

Make new friends and explore Beijing’s secret gems. For December, INN visits the Beijing Planning and Exhibition Hall beside Tiananmen Square. RSVP by Dec 6. Price TBD. 9.30am-2pm. Beijing Planning and Exhibition Hall (innbeijing@hotmail.com) www.innbeijing.com

ECE Christmas Concert All ages. Celebrate the “Sounds of the Season” at YCIS Beijing. This concert features songs, skits, and dance for the whole family. RSVP essential.

Price TBD. 10-11am. YCIS Beijing Auditorium (8583 3731, info@bj.ycef.com) www.ycis-bj.com

Pedicab Hutong, Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City Ages 5+. This day tour includes a tour of a local hutong in Beijing’s Xuanwu district, a chat with a resident of a traditional courtyard, and an introduction to Chinese herbal medicines. Later in the day, participants will visit Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City. RMB 400, RMB 300 (kids 5-11 years old). 9.30am4.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

Thu, Dec 8 Basically Beethoven: Christmas Carols

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Homemade Christmas Cupcake Special For adults. Cupcake lovers can join in the holiday spirit at The Hutong, where participants will learn how to make cupcake batter and icing from scratch.

The class is spread over two weekends and includes cupcake creations like Cupcake Brownies, Applesauce Caramel Cupcakes, Banana Walnut Cupcakes, and more. RSVP essential. RMB 280, RMB 250 (members). 11am-1pm. The Hutong (6404 3355, info@thehutong.com) http://thehutong.com

Christmas Party for Pets and Their People ICVS hosts their annual holiday party for pets and their people. Meet the staff, fellow pet owners, and pets while enjoying special holiday treats. Santa Claus will make a special appearance and give out gifts to pets. Free. 2-4pm. ICVS (8456 1939/40/41, icvs_china@yahoo.com)

The Great Canadian Christmas All ages. The Canada China Business Council Beijing chapter hosts its annual holiday celebration with live musical performances, magic shows, and Santa Claus himself. RMB 500 (members), RMB 100 (kids under 4). 6-8pm.

Kempinski Hotel (6512 6120) http://ccbcbeijing.com

BICCO Christmas Charity Dinner and Silent Auction For adults. Beijing International Committee for Chinese Orphans hosts a charity dinner and silent auction for disadvantaged children. Auction prizes include spa treatments, yoga courses, custom jewelry, restaurant vouchers, and more. Dinner includes a set menu of the Kagen’s signature dishes and two cocktails. Proceeds will benefit BICCO’s Shunyi Orphanage Rehabilitation Project. Tickets available at Ivy Academy. RSVP essential. RMB 800, RMB 600 (advance). 6.30-10pm. Kagen (8451 1381, 125 2034 1984)

Inspire Your Child’s Musical Potential For adults. As part of their Distinguished Speakers series, Ivy Schools invites Orff Music expert and teacher Li Cao to give a presentation on music education for children. Parents will learn how kids can tap into their music potential using the Orff Music teaching method. In Chinese only.

Free. 10-11.30am. Wang Dai B Conference Room, Landmark Conference Center (400 890 2199, lisa.yan@ivyschools.com)

Christmas Book Bazaar

All ages. Beijing’s only classical music open mic is all about Christmas carols this month. The Bookworm provides carol sheets so you can sing along to your favorite holiday songs: “White Christmas,” “Three Kings,” “Jingle Bells,” and more. There will also be mulled wine, minced pies, and other goodies. Free.

7.30-9pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507) http://beijingbookworm.com

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All ages. The Bookworm is clearing out its lending library and bookshop stock in a holiday book bazaar. Used books range cost RMB 5-30 and new books will be sold at deep discounts. After you’re done, grab a hot drink and one of the shop’s gingerbread cookies. Free.

10am-1pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507) http://beijingbookworm.com

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Readers are encouraged to double-check event details with the organizers as dates and locations may change.

2011 OCCB Charity Christmas Ball For adults. The Oxford and Cambridge Club Beijing hosts a holiday charity ball with a three-course British Christmas dinner, wine, luxury raffle and auction prizes, and dancing until midnight. All proceeds will benefit Chi Heng Foundation, which gives support and care to AIDS affected children in China. Tickets can be ordered online. RMB 680, RMB 620 (Oxbridge Alumni). St. Regis Hotel Beijing (events@oxbridgebeijing.com) http://oxbridgebeijing.com

Sun, Dec 11 UCCA: Putting the Puzzle Back Together Ages 7+. Art teacher Sierra Forest leads a workshop inspired by Zhan Wang’s current exhibit at UCCA, “My Universe.”

It explores his internal universe as well as the external universe all people share.

Students are introduced to the Big Bang theory and apply their knowledge through shapes, sizes, and forms. Provided materials include cardboard, paint, markers, colored pencils, razor (for cutting), glue, and tape. English with Chinese translation. RSVP essential. RMB 80 (discounts available for UCCA members). UCCA (5780 0200) www.ucca.org.cn

The Hutong’s Winter Fayre All ages. Families can enjoy mulled cider, hot snacks, children’s holiday activities, and shopping from local boutiques.

A portion of proceeds benefit Little Flower Projects, a Beijing-based children’s charity. Free. 11am-3pm. The Hutong (6404 3355, info@thehutong.com) http://thehutong.com

Cinderella: Meet the Characters Ages 0-5. Kids can meet the characters of Beijing Playhouse’s Christmas production of Cinderella before the show. Families will have an opportunity to take pictures with Cinderella, Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother, the wicked Stepmother, the Ugly Sisters, and more. Free. 12.1512.45pm. Trojan House Theater (6538 4716, performance@beijingplayhouse. com) www.beijingplayhouse.com

Teddy Bear Tea at Fairmont Beijing Ages 3+. The Fairmont Beijing’s Lobby Lounge offers teas, scones, cookies, assorted savories and sandwiches as part of their Christmas-themed Teddy Bear tea buffet. Families can join the hotel’s Christmas choir for their favorite carols.

Kids can build their own gingerbread house with the Fairmont’s pastry team.

Free flow hot chocolate and homemade Christmas cocktails are available.

Finally, Father Christmas makes a special appearance to hand out gifts to the little ones and take pictures with the entire family. All prices are subject to a 15% surcharge. RMB 198, RMB 98 (kids). 3-5pm.

The Fairmont Beijing (8511 7777)

Intro to Yoga See Dec 10 listing.

Mon, Dec 12 YCIS Parent Luncheon For adults. This monthly open event offers an opportunity to socialize with the parent community of YCIS Beijing. Free.

Noon-1pm. YCIS Beijing (8583 3731, info@bj.ycef.com) www.ycis-bj.com

Tue, Dec 13 YCIS PO Christmas Bazaar All ages. Handicrafts, sweets, and hoodies are just a few of the items on offer at YCIS’ PO Christmas bazaar. Free. 10am-2pm.

YCIS Beijing, Building H Foyer (8583 3731, rodeneyl@bj.ycef.com) www.ycis-bj.com

YCIS Year 1-3 Christmas Concert All ages. Year 1-3 students at YCIS perform song and dance routines for the holiday season. RSVP essential. Price TBD. 1.15-2.30pm. YCIS Beijing Auditorium (8583 3731, info@bj.ycef.com) www.ycis-bj.com

YCIS Year 4-6 Christmas Concert All ages. Year 4-6 students at YCIS perform song, dance, and comedy routines for the holiday season. RSVP essential.

Price TBD. 1.15-2.30pm. YCIS Beijing Auditorium (8583 3731, info@bj.ycef.com) www.ycis-bj.com

Beijing Green Drinks For adults. On the second Tuesday of every month, Green Drinks offers an informal opportunity for anyone interested in corporate social responsibility (CSR), social and environmental justice, and sustainable development to mingle and chat.

Free. The Bookworm (134 2636 9618 Jenny Chu, bjgreendrinks@gmail.com) www.greendrinks.org

Temple of Heaven, Taichi, Tea and Summer Palace See Dec 6 listing.

Wed, Dec 14 Pedicab Hutong, Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City See Dec 7 listing.

Thu, Dec 15 INN Neighborhood Coffee Morning – Shunyi For adults. INN hosts monthly Neighborhood Coffee Mornings in several Beijing locations. The Shunyi Coffee Morning takes place on the third Thursday of every month. Free. 10am-noon. Mrs. Shanen’s Bagels (8046 4301) www.innbeijing.com

Sat, Dec 17 Reading of “A Christmas Carol” The Bookworm hosts a special reading of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. Attendees will curl up with hot cocoa as they listen to storyteller Canaan Morse. Plus, Penguin Publishing will provide beautiful editions of the book for sale.

Free. 7.30-9.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507) http://beijingbookworm.com

Homemade Christmas Cupcake Special See Dec 10 listing.

Sun, Dec 18 beijingkids Santa on Ice Ages 3-10. Join beijingkids for an afternoon of skating, hot cocoa, toys, and other surprises at the fifth annual Santa on Ice. The event includes ice skating with Santa, skate rentals, Santa hats, a framed picture with Santa, Christmas treats, gifts, and more. RSVP essential. RMB 120, RMB 80 ( beijingkids club members). 1.304pm. Le Cool (events@beijing-kids.com) www.beijing-kids.com

A (Spicy) Culinary Revolution For adults. The Hutong and The Bookworm team up to offer “Cook Your Book,” a cooking workshop with a “literary edge.”

This month, participants explore the culinary traditions of Hunnan, Chairman Mao’s home province. After the class, they will take home a copy of Fuschia Dunlop’s The Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook.

Price TBD. 11am-1pm. The Hutong (6404 3355, info@thehutong.com) http://thehutong.com

Children’s Literature Salon Ages 7-10. UCCA teams up with People’s Literature Publishing House and Daylight Publishing House to launch a Literature Salon for kids. The focus is on introducing kids to some of the classics of children’s literature and instilling a lifelong love of reading. This session’s special guest is children’s author Bao Dongni. In Chinese only. RSVP essential.

RMB 50 (discounts available for UCCA members). 10-11.30am. UCCA (5780 0200) www.ucca.org.cn

Mini Christmas Pizza Celebration Ages 7+. With the guidance of The Hutong’s chefs, kids learn how to make their very own pizzas. The class teaches them everything from kneading the dough and learning how to get the light, thin and crispy Italian crust, to topping them off with fresh seasonal toppings.

RMB 200. 10.30am-1pm. The Hutong (6404 3355, info@thehutong.com) http://thehutong.com

Teddy Bear High Tea at the Ritz-Carlton Beijing Ages 3+. A Ritz-Carlton tradition, the Teddy Bear High Tea offers kids and adults an afternoon of refreshing tea.

To add to the Christmas spirit, all kids will receive a surprise gift. All prices are subject to a 15% surcharge. RMB 328, RMB 228 (kids). The Ritz-Carlton Beijing (5908 8777, rc.bjsrz.restaurant. reservation@ritzcarlton.com)

Basketball Winter Camp

Teddy Bear Tea at Fairmont Beijing See Dec 11 listing.

Mon, Dec 19 Sports Fun Winter Camp Ages 5-10. Coach Yaping Peng, a former Chinese National Gymnastics Champion, leads this camp designed for active children. Activities include gymnastics, ropes, rock climbing, acrobatics, and team games. Groups are divided according to age and ability. RMB 1,500. 9am-12.30pm.

Dulwich College Beijing, Riviera Main Campus (dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn)

TLC Winter Camp Session 1 Grades 1-8. This winter, The Learning Center offers two sessions of winter camp programs with workshops ranging from “Christmas Creations” to “Poem in Your Pocket.” RMB 1,800. 9am4pm. The Learning Center (8046 3886, registration@learningcenter.com.cn) www.learningcenter.com.cn

Jia You Winter Football Camp Ages 5+. Designed and led by FA qualified coach Gary Saunders, the Jia You football camps focus on providing children the opportunity for competition and skill development in a fun environment. There will be activities, drills and match play to improve technique and strategy. Groups are divided according to age and ability.

RMB 1,250. 9.30am-12.30pm. Dulwich College Beijing, Legend Garden Campus (dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn)

Ages 8-12. An experienced coaching team led by Djordje Adzic teaches fundamental and advanced skills using techniques focused on individual development and team play. Each day combines fitness and conditioning, skill stations, team drills and games. Groups are divided according to age and ability.

RMB 1,500. 9.30am-12.30pm. Dulwich College Beijing, Legend Garden Campus (dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn)

Cartoon Painting and Taekwondo Winter Camp Ages 5-13. This camp consists of two activities: cartoon painting and Taekwondo.

Mrs. Zhao, an experienced art teacher, teaches students the basics of cartooning.

They will have many opportunities to produce their own images. Students are split into two groups: ages 5-8 and ages 9-13.

RMB 1,500. 9.30am-12.30pm. Dulwich College Beijing, Legend Garden Campus 5 Day Camp (dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn)

Music and Movement For adults. Speech therapy consultant Amy Rose teaches parents how to promote speech and language development in young children through rhymes and songs. The class is a fun and active approach to early exposure to language, speech sounds, and vocabulary development. It’s also a good way to facilitate participation in circle time activities. RMB 50. 10-11am. Eliott’s Corner (6461 6283, jac@oliviasplace.org) www.oliviasplace.org

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Quizmas at The Bookworm

Basketball Winter Camp

Barolo’s Christmas Eve

For adults. The Bookworm hosts a special Christmas edition of its weekly Pub Quiz series. Do you have what it takes? RMB 5. 8-10pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507) http://beijingbookworm.com

See Dec 19 listing.

Cartoon Painting and Taekwondo Winter Camp

Experience a five-course traditional Italian feast with Chef Gianluca. Diners can enjoy a free glass of welcome champagne upon arrival. All prices are subject to a 15% surcharge. RMB 688. 6-10.30pm.

Barolo (5908 8777, rc.bjsrz.restaurant. reservation@ritzcarlton.com)

See Dec 19 listing.

Tue, Dec 20

Fri, Dec 23

INN Neighborhood Coffee Morning – Sanlitun

Sports Fun Winter Camp

For adults. The Sanlitun Coffee Morning takes place on the third Tuesday of every month. Free. 10am-noon. The Bookworm (6586 9507) www.innbeijing.com

TLC Winter Camp Session 1

See Dec 19 listing.

Sports Fun Winter Camp

See Dec 19 listing.

Jia You Winter Football Camp See Dec 19 listing.

See Dec 19 listing.

Basketball Winter Camp

TLC Winter Camp Session 1

See Dec 19 listing.

See Dec 19 listing.

Jia You Winter Football Camp

Cartoon Painting and Taekwondo Winter Camp

See Dec 19 listing.

See Dec 19 listing.

Basketball Winter Camp

Sat, Dec 24

See Dec 19 listing.

Cartoon Painting and Taekwondo Winter Camp

Pamper in Christmas Eve

See Dec 19 listing.

All ages. Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun hosts Christmas Eve. Settle into the festive spirit in Valley Cafe or Mixs Italian Grill Teppanyaki. The hotel’s chefs inspire with their selection of food and beverages.

Price TBD. 6.30am-10pm. Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun (5993 8888, 400 886 2255)

TLC Winter Camp Session 1

UCCA Creative Workshop

See Dec 19 listing.

Wed, Dec 21 Sports Fun Winter Camp

See Dec 19 listing.

Jia You Winter Football Camp See Dec 19 listing.

Basketball Winter Camp See Dec 19 listing.

Cartoon Painting and Taekwondo Winter Camp See Dec 19 listing.

Pedicab Hutong, Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City See Dec 7 listing.

Thu, Dec 22 INN Neighborhood Coffee Morning – Lido For adults. INN hosts monthly Neighborhood Coffee Mornings in several Beijing locations. The Lido Coffee Morning takes place on the fourth Thursday of every month. Free. 10am-noon. Maan Coffee (8457 3470) www.innbeijing.com

Sports Fun Winter Camp See Dec 19 listing.

Jia You Winter Football Camp See Dec 19 listing.

TLC Winter Camp Session 1

Ages 3+. Just in time for winter, UCCA presents another series of seasonalthemed art workshops designed to help children acquire a greater appreciation for contemporary art and increase their artistic and aesthetic awareness. The workshop is led by teacher Liu Lu and offered in Chinese with English translation.

RMB 50 (discounts available for UCCA members). 10-11.30am. UCCA (8459 9269) www.ucca.org.cn

Special Christmas Package The Brickyard offers a special Christmas package that includes The Schoolhouse’s holiday meals. The package features accommodations, breakfast for two, round trip transportation, Christmas Eve dinner for two with live jazz, and Christmas Day supper with live jazz. Stay an extra night for an additional RMB 888 or two extra nights for an additional RMB 1,288.

RMB 1,988. 3-11pm. The Brickyard Inn and Retreat Center (6162 6506, info@brickyardatmutianyu.com)

Santa Rita Christmas Eve All ages. Spend Christmas Eve with a seafood buffet feast, free flow house wine, glühwein, local beer and soft drinks, as well as live band performances at Renaissance Cafe. There are also lucky draws and free flow drinks at Lobby Lounge. RMB 788, RMB 394 (kids under 12). 5.30-10pm. Renaissance Café (6468 9999 ext 3121)

See Dec 19 listing.

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Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet All ages. Park Plaza Beijing Science Park hosts a dinner buffet with traditional Christmas fare, featuring roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, sushi, sashimi, prawns, smoked salmon, brandied old English plum pudding and mince pies. The dinner includes unlimited sparkling wine, red and white wine, local beer and soft drinks. A live jazz band provides holiday themed entertainment. There will also be a lucky draw with prizes like a three-day holiday for two to Tokyo, an iPad 2, and accommodation in Park Plaza’s luxury suites or deluxe rooms. RMB 598, RMB 398 (kids). 6-10pm. Park Plaza Beijing Science Park (8235 6699 ext 651)

Christmas at the Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street All ages. Qi, the Chinese restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street, offers a Chinese set menu and a la carte selections. These include Braised Sea Cucumbers, Pan-Fried Goose Liver, Steamed Turbot Fish and more. RMB 888+.

6-11pm. Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street (6629 6999)

Retrospect of Classic: A Tale of Two Cities DoubleTree hosts a themed Christmas party that salutes the glamorous past of two cities: Beijing and Shanghai. There will be performances, a buffet, games, and lucky draw prizes. RMB 1,588-1,888.

Time TBD. 3/F Ballroom, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels (6338 1820)

Stars Shining on Christmas Eve All ages. Sunworld Dynasty Hotel offers holiday turkey and delicacies with free flow of wine, holiday cocktails, soft drinks, and Haagen-Dazs ice cream. There will be performances by CCTV stars with host Qin Tian (BTV). Lucky draw prizes include an iPhone, iPad, laptop, and digital camera.

Santa Claus will hand out gifts to guests.

RMB 3,280. 7pm-midnight. Sunworld Dynasty Hotel (5816 8888 ext 8358)

Christmas Celebration at Raffles All ages. Raffles Hotel Beijing offers a range of activities on Christmas Eve, including treats, events, and games. At Jewel Ballroom, a “Winter Wonderland” party features a buffet with a turkey carving station, honey glazed ham, fresh oysters, homemade Yule logs, stolen, and more. East 33 features another traditional Christmas buffet, as well as games and entertainment. Jaan adds French flair to the holidays and is an ideal place for private party and gatherings. Price TBD. 68pm. Raffles Hotel Beijing (6526 3388)

The Hutong Christmas Hook ‘N Cook For adults. Hook ‘N Cook is The Hutong’s friendly cooking competition. The Hutong provides the recipes and ingredients, while guests form teams and cook up a storm. At the end, everyone votes on the winning dish over drinks and banter. Free. 4-8pm. The Hutong (6404 3355, info@thehutong.com) http://thehutong.com

Christmas Eve Grand Gala Dinner The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street presents its Christmas Eve Grand Gala dinner in the ballroom. Hosted by TV hostess Liu Yan, this event will feature beverages all evening, buffets, desserts, and performances. There are three price packages available: Platinum, Gold, and Silver. RMB 4,688-6,688+. Time TBD. Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street (6629 6641)

Christmas Eve at the Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast The Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast offers a variety of dining choices for Christmas Eve. At Beijing Bistro, there will be a Christmas Dinner buffet with turkey and stuffing. Choy’s Seafood features Christmas Hot Pot (half price for kids under 12), while Tadka offers a Christmas Wine Dinner. RMB 228-388. Time TBD. Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast (5927 8888)

Teddy Bear Tea at Fairmont Beijing See Dec 11 listing.

Sun, Dec 25 Christmas Day Dim Sum Brunch All ages. The Ritz-Carlton Beijing’s Cantonese restaurant, Yu, offers an unlimited dim sum brunch for the entire family.

The price includes free flow soft drinks, juice, local beer, and house wine. All prices are subject to a 15% surcharge.

RMB 388. 11.30am-2pm. Ritz-Carlton Beijing (5908 8777, rc.bjsrz.restaurant. reservation@ritzcarlton.com)

Festive Brunch at Hilton Beijing Capital Airport All ages. The Hilton team offers traditional Christmas favorites like turkey with all the trimmings, pudding flamed with brandy, honey glazed ham, suckling pig, and more.

Kids under 12 who attend the December 25 brunch will receive a limited edition Santa Claus bear. RMB 348-418. 11.30am3pm. 360 Cafe Restaurant, Hilton Beijing Capital Airport (6458 8888)

Christmas Buffet with Santa All ages. The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street welcomes larger parties for a Christmas buffet with endless rounds of champagne, house red and white wines, fresh oysters, lobsters, Alaskan king crabs, meat roasts, and tempting desserts.

Little ones will enjoy the fun brunch with Santa. RMB 388+. Time TBD. Greenfish, Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street (6629 6641)

Teddy Bear Tea at Fairmont Beijing See Dec 11 listing.

Teddy Bear High Tea at the Ritz-Carlton Beijing See Dec 18 listing.

Mon, Dec 26 National Ballet of China Presents Swan Lake Ages 7+. The National Ballet of China revives one of the most beloved ballets of all time. This Tchaikovsky masterpiece tells the story of Princess Odette, who is cursed by an evil sorcerer into a swan. She falls in love with Prince Siegfried, but they must escape the clutches of the antagonist Von Rothbart. RMB 100-680. 7.30-9.30pm.

National Centre for The Performing Arts (6655 0000)

Festive Brunch at Hilton Beijing Capital Airport See Dec 25 listing.

Tue, Dec 27 National Ballet of China Presents Swan Lake See Dec 26 listing.

Wed, Dec 28 Pedicab Hutong, Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City See Dec 7 listing.

Chinese New Year at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street All ages. Qi offers a six-course Chinese set menu as well an a la carte selection, including several typical dishes traditionally eaten to usher in wealth, happiness and good fortune. These include Braised Sea Cucumbers, Pan-Fried Goose Liver, Steamed Turbot Fish and more. RMB 1,088+. 6-11pm, Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street (6601 6666)

Sun, Jan 1 Festive Brunch at Hilton Beijing Capital Airport See Dec 25 listing.

All Month Sweet Escape Sunday Brunch All ages. Every Sunday, Kranzler’s Restaurant and Bar offers scrumptious brunch packages and live jazz for the entire family. Kids can play at House of Knowledge Kindergarten while the grown ups sip on free flow sparking wine. RMB 348 (family brunch), RMB 388 (sparkling package).

11.30am-3pm. Kempinski Hotel Beijing (6465 3388 ext 4222)

Story Time with Hannah Ages 4+. Every Sunday, teacher Hannah combines reading, music, and fun activities for kids at the Bookworm. Little readers get to explore both classic and contemporary children’s books. RMB 50.

11am-noon. The Bookworm (6586 9507) http://beijingbookworm.com

The Bookworm Pub Quiz

Fri, Dec 30 ABBA New Year Tribute Concert ABBA is the second biggest selling pop group ever, after the Beatles. Their legend lives on with the award-winning “ABBA the Music: The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA.” RMB 180-1,880. 7.30-9pm. Workers’ Gymnasium (400 610 3721)

Sat, Dec 31 Christmas Day Celebration All ages. Renaissance Cafe keeps the festive spirit going with a buffet lunch and dinner. Kids under 12 eat for half price.

RMB 258 (lunch), RMB 288 (dinner).

11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. Renaissance Cafe (6468 9999 ext 3121)

Retro Your New Year’s Eve All ages. Immerse yourself in Renaissance Cafe’s retro atmosphere and enjoy a buffet dinner featuring classic cuisines, free flow house wine, glühwein, local beer and soft drinks with fabulous live band shows and lucky draws. There will also be a countdown party at Lobby Lounge with free flow drinks and retro cocktails. RMB 788, RMB 394 (kids under 12). 5.30-10pm. Renaissance Cafe (6468 9999 ext 3121)

For adults. Every Monday, The Bookworm puts on an evening of trivia hosted by Tom Champagne. Teams of 2-6 people will test their knowledge in categories like general knowledge, music, history, sport, geography, world events, science and nature, and art and literature. Win three weeks in a row and you win the pot.

Get there early to guarantee a table. RMB 5. 8-10pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507) http://beijingbookworm.com

Children’s Paintings Charity Exhibition From December 2-20, China World Mall will hold a charity exhibition at the China World Zone. All proceeds from the sale of artworks will be donated to Sun Village, a Shunyi-based charity providing foster care and education to the children of convicts.

Free. 10.30am-10pm. 2/F, China World Zone 3, China World Shopping Mall (6535 7586/8989)

Diving with Dolphins and Sharks Ages 10+. Every weekend, SinoScuba offers a special “Beijing Combo” where Beijingers can dive with dolphins and sharks on the same day right in the city. In 2012, ten percent of profits from SinoScuba’s Shark Interaction Program (including the Combo) will be donated to shark conservation society Shark Savers.

RMB 1,500. 11am-5pm. SinoScuba (1350 116 3629, steven@sinoscuba.com) www.sinoscuba.com

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American/Chinese. Born on April 26 to Katie Yifan Xu and Dan Zumbrun at Amcare Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

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Living Snapshot

PHOTOS: NATURE ZHANG

Keeping Cool

interviews by Sijia Chen

Danna Mattas-Applerot

Sharon Nathan

Petra Riedel

Marilou Montealto

What is your occupation?

I’m a Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) instructor, and the vice-chairman of the Israeli Chamber of Commerce.

Where are you from?

Israel How many children do you have?

I have three children: Rommie (6), Tomer (5), and Mika (8 months).

How long have you been living in Beijing?

Five years Where do you like to shop?

Solana, Yashow Market, and everywhere we go abroad.

Where do you like to eat?

It can be Chinese or international.

We just came from Union Grill.

What’s your favorite spot in Beijing?

Since it’s winter, my house.

Describe your style.

Mummish Where is your outfit from?

Levi’s and Uniqlo.

Favorite outdoor activity: Strolling with the kids.

Favorite park: Ritan Park

What is your occupation?

I’m an engineer.

Where are you from?

Israel How many children do you have?

I have two children: Ori (9) and Abigail (6).

How long have you been living in Beijing?

Four months Where do you like to shop?

I’m still searching, but I like Solana and Sanlitun Village so far.

Where do you like to eat?

When we first got here, it was all Chinese food. Now, it’s more Western restaurants like Alio Olio.

What’s your favorite spot in Beijing?

We like 798 Art District. But can I say Danna’s house too?

Describe your style.

It changes every day.

Where is your outfit from?

Mango and Zara.

Favorite outdoor activity: Rock climbing at O’le Sports Center.

Favorite park: Chaoyang Park

What is your occupation?

I’m a yoga and pilates teacher.

Where are you from?

Slovakia How many children do you have?

Two in Beijing and one abroad.

They are Christina (23), Sophie (13), and David (11).

How long have you been living in Beijing?

Seven years Where do you like to shop?

Sanlitun Village Where do you like to eat?

We like SALT and La Pizza.

What’s your favorite spot in Beijing?

The skating rink in Solana.

Describe your style.

Sporty and classy.

Where is your outfit from?

Jiayi Market and the malls near the Westin Beijing Chaoyang.

Favorite outdoor activity: Ice skating and cycling.

Favorite park: Chaoyang Park

What is your occupation?

I’m a singer.

Where are you from?

The Philippines How many children do you have?

I have a daughter and a son: Gwyneth (10) and Breindel (7).

How long have you been living in Beijing?

Three years Where do you like to shop?

Sanlitun Village and Wangfujing, at stores like Skechers, Mango, and Esprit.

Where do you like to eat?

Macau Taste at Sanlitun Village.

What’s your favorite spot in Beijing?

The China Science and Technology Museum.

Describe your style.

Classic Where is your outfit from?

Skechers and Ladies Street.

Favorite outdoor activity: We like looking at scenery by walking, hiking, and climbing mountains.

Favorite park: Chaoyang Park

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Living Noticeboard

What’s Happening in Beijing

Congratulations to Dulwich College Beijing Dulwich College Beijing has been named British International School of the Year 2011, which is part of the Independent School Awards. On November 16, the awards ceremony was held on in Birmingham, UK at the National Motorcycle Museum. This award is based on Dulwich fulfilling the criteria of being an inspirational school based outside of the UK that espouses a British education, and has made a strategic or financial achievement of note. For the official submission, Dulwich College Beijing highlighted student efforts that have been made with local migrant schools in Beijing. The school continues to make contributions to the community through student exchanges, field trips, and fundraisers.

ISB’s New and Improved Elementary School

Daystar Academy Welcomes a New Director Daystar Academy is pleased to welcome Mr. Ian Bayly as the school’s new director. Ian has spent 27 years in international education as a teacher, IB Diploma coordinator, high school principal, and school head. Most recently, he set up the new International School of Western Australia in Perth. His school leadership skills have taken him to India, Peru, Venezuela, Jordan, and Sri Lanka. Ian brings his passion and commitment to excellence in education to Daystar. He is married with two grown children.

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Give the Gift of Food The Little Gold Book (小金 书) is a discount booklet with deals to over 85 restaurants in Beijing. Participants in the 2012 edition include Hatsune, RoomBeijing, Karaiya Spice House, the Bookworm, Assaggi, and more. The booklet costs RMB 240. If you buy it from a not-for-profit organization, charity, or community group, 30 percent of the proceeds (RMB 72) go to them.

To order the Little Gold B ook, visit their website at www.littlegoldbook.net. For more information, call 135 2133 4378 or email info@littlegoldbook.net.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF DAYSTAR, ISB, DULWICH COLLEGE BEIJING, AND LITTLE GOLD BOOK

New elementary classrooms and new playground equipment are just some of the ways ISB is supporting kids in learning. Students who need assistance with good posture while writing now have the option to use an inflatable ball as a chair. There are also new safer swings on the playground, as well as rubberized floors.

Living Noticeboard Suite Spa Bliss at The Peninsula Spa The weather outside is frightful, so head to Peninsula Spa for Suite Spa Bliss to keep warm. This holiday spa package features one hour of a whirlpool bath in a private spa suite. Following the soak, customize your experience by choosing three spa treatments from the following: a salt and oil body scrub, a back massage with hot stones, a fo ot and leg massage, hand and arm massage, an express facial and a scalp and shoulder massage. Priced at RMB 1,000 for a single guest or RMB 1,800 for a couple, it is the perfect holiday present.

3/F, The Peninsula, 8 Jinyuhutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District (8516 2888 ext 6090) 东城区东城区王府井金鱼胡同8号王府半岛酒店3层

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF OASIS HEALTHCARE, ZIAN, THE PENINSULA SPA AND PANTRY MAGIC

New On the Block: ZiAn Print and Graphics Looking for a unique holiday present? ZiAn has a wide range of unique artwork available, from original graphics to limited edition prints by Chinese and European artists covering themes of Chinese minorities, Buddhism, the streets of old Hong Kong, Peking Opera and more.

OASIS Healthcare

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9 Jiuxianqiao Beilu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District (400 UR OASIS, 876 2747) www.oasishealth.cn 朝阳区朝阳区酒仙桥北路9号

Opening soon, OASIS Healthcare is a full-service international hospital that was created by doctors. With state-of-the-art technology and a team of international experts, they can address a full range of medical needs, from family planning to pediatrics, tween and executive care.

Pantry Magic Beijing Reopens in Gongti Pantry Magic has relocated to the Gongti area. With over 2,500 items, it still has everything a cook would need, from pots and pans, to stock pots, mixing bowls, spatulas, knives, silicone and metal bakeware, roasters, whisks and more. All products carry a lifetime warranty and come with a competitive price tag (up to 40 percent cheaper), as they are sourced directly from the factory under the Pantry Magic store label.

Daily 10am-9pm. 17 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6417 9669, 6413 0310, bjinfo@pantry-magic.com) www.pantry-magic.com/beijing 朝阳区工体北路17号

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Health Ms. Nutrition

Seasonal Strategies for Holidays

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his month, children get a free pass. Instead, I’m putting pressure on parents, particularly on the topic of weight gain over the holidays. Multiple holiday parties and brunches can easily add five pounds to an average sized man, as my husband found out the hard way. Living in China means Spring Festival adds on another month of feasting. Unless you manage these annual accumulations, it will add up over the years. So, to limit holiday weight gain, consider using some moves from my personal playbook.

Before the Party Give your muscles a hearty weight-bearing challenge the day or morning before a planned feast. My personal preference is full body weight training exercises, such as walking lunges with weights. You can easily walk or run on an incline, or use stairs to get a very reasonable burn.

When you indulge within the next 24 hours, some of the nutrients you consume will be shunted into muscle repair rather than fat storage.

Offer to bring a healthy dish (or two) to ensure the nutritional balance of the party table. Think hearty greens like kale, bok choy salad, green beans or broccoli. Skip the butter and cook with healthy oils, such as olive oil or the new healthy oil star: virgin coconut oil. It is found in most expat-oriented grocery and health stores in Beijing.

Day of the Party Have a healthy breakfast that is a mix of lean protein, like eggs paired with a healthy carbohydrate, such as an apple. Forget plain toast and vegemite, which will send your blood sugar rising and crashing, only leaving you hungrier than before.

Eat an apple and a small handful of almonds (five to eight pieces) during the ride over. I guarantee that you will not be as hungry once food appears on the table. Plus, you will be less tempted by the chips on the table.

At the Party Eat strategically. Start your first plate with vegetables. Choose ones not swimming in butter. Finish the plate, then put some protein on your plate. Finish that and wait 10-20 minutes. Talk. Socialize. Then have your breads, mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, potato chips or other starches. By that time, you will have calmed the hunger hormones and end up eating fewer calories.

Drink water, water and more water because it has no calories and helps fill you up. If you want to have alcohol, use the 1:1 rule of thumb. For every serving of alcoholic or sweetened drink you have, drink a full glass of water. Not only will that keep you sober for intelligent conversation, you will be less likely to suffer the dreaded after-effects the next day.

Enjoy, but watch those portions. If you are standing and socializing, carry that plate of vegetables around with you. Watch out for high calorie dips and remember that deep-fried veggie snacks do not count as healthy eating. When taking a break, sit down and enjoy a portion of protein. Savor it and give your digestive system time to recognize it and send additional “I’m full” signals to your brain.

Good eating and happy holidays!

Got a question?

Olivia Lee (olivianutrition@gmail.com) has an MSc in nutrition and provides nutrition counseling.

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Winter Blues, Be Gone

ecember’s long nights and holidays are here, which may mean stress and depression for many. And some may have worsening symptoms, which is called seasonal affective disorder or SAD. This depression occurs only during the winter months, when the low amounts of sunlight affect circadian rhythms and lead to depression, which can often be severe. If you’re worried that it’s serious clinical depression, discuss it with your doctor.

Home Treatments Not everyone who feels down needs to be given prescription medicine.

Exercise is a great aid to lift many people out of their winter blues, and it also helps to manage stress. It usually takes at least three weeks of moderate exercising and at least three hours total each week before your brain’s chemistry starts to improve.

The first-line treatment for SAD is often light therapy, which is daily treatment with a bright light box or full-spectrum light bulb. This helps to readjust your circadian rhythms to a more “summery” state and can easily be set up at home.

Medicines Many medicines are helpful for depression, both via prescription or over-the-counter (OTC). There are a couple of natural supplements recommended as “likely effective and safe” by my favorite herbal website, the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database (http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com).

St. Johns wort acts as a low-dose OTC version of prescription Prozac-type pills. It works well for mild depression, but it isn’t a miracle cure and it is difficult to guarantee its quality.

SAMe is another natural supplement (also used for arthritis) which has some evidence for helping mild depression. It is expensive though, and there are quality issues with different brands, as well as some side effects.

Some evidence exists that fish oil’s ingredients of omega-3 fatty acids, especially the EPA part, is effective in combatting depression.

But apparently doses need to be high (3 grams or more), and it is best taken with a prescribed antidepressant to boost its effect. Omega-3 has other positive health benefits for most age groups, including for children, and the side effects are minimal.

Everyone’s vitamin D levels are lower in the winter, but there isn’t much research to support it as an antidepressant. However, most people, including children, should already be taking daily doses of vitamin D in the winter to decrease colds and flu.

My bottom line: the best way to prevent the winter blues is to stay active and maintain a healthy diet. Consider some home therapies and supplements, but if you feel you need more help, please do not hesitate to contact your family doctor or seek a counselor. We’re here to help!

Need more info?

Dr. Richard Saint Cyr is a family doctor at Beijing United Family Hospital, and the Director of Clinical Marketing and Communications. He runs the blog www.myhealthbeijing.com.

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Stress Busters Dealing with the pressures of work and school one step at a time

by Charlotte Moreau WAB high school counselor Bernie Longboy with Clara Hoffmuller (15) and John Yi (18)

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tress. We all have it; we often complain about it. Even the word itself generates an anxious reaction when you hear it.

The American Institute of Stress states, “There has been no definition of stress that everyone accepts.” Knowing that it’s almost undefinable makes it difficult to measure and even harder to manage.

However, there are ways to cope with our stress levels, and in Beijing we have an abundance of experts to help us. Living in China provides perhaps even more options for taking control of the stress in our lives, from Western medical advice to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). And let us not forget the numerous affordable massages.

First, we must understand that some stress is good. We all need a little bit of it to learn. Even babies experience stress. So when we accept that it’s unavoidable, how we deal with it is largely in our control.

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Managing It All It’s most important for parents to keep their own anxieties in check, for themselves and for their children. Allowing kids the autonomy to learn stress management is a huge life lesson. If all things are done for them, or there is extra pressure they cannot handle, kids don’t have the opportunity to learn how to “manage” themselves. Quality time with kids is important at any age, and it’s beneficial for both the parent and child. If you have younger children, let them play.

For older kids, provide them the space they need to grow, creating a mutual respect that leads to a lower stress level for all.

Dr. Setsuko Hosoda of BJU, says it’s important to recognize when stress is out of control and feels overwhelming. We all have to learn to say no. There are the A, B and C priorities in life: “A” being the things we need to do; “B” being the things that can be done later; and “C” being the things that simply aren’t necessary. People tend

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In It Together “Stress is a family affair,” says Dr. Alan Mease of Beijing United Family Hospital (BJU). Putting it very simply, happy parents equals happy children. This is not to say that all stressed kids are a result of stressed parents, but having harmony in the house as a “safe” place certainly sets the foundation for the coping strategies of children. Parenting is stressful in and of itself, so educating yourself on what’s “normal” for each child’s age and stage of development is crucial for having realistic expectations of your child’s response to stress. To better understand a child’s developing mind, Dr. Mease recommends the book, The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive.

While there are very specific stressors for adults (work issues, pressures of parenting, holidays) versus those of children (school work, friendship dynamics, developmental changes), there are many more common factors that family members share as expats.

Every member of the family deals with the effects of culture shock, a new workplace or school, and daily anxieties to navigate while living abroad. There’s often at least one parent who travels more often than before, which can be a strain on the family and marriage.

Frustration with communication and language is a key factor for both parents and children, says Rod Tyney, elementary school counselor for the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB). It can be traumatic to be thrown into an environment where the school is large and there are different spoken languages.

to jumble up priorities, when just knocking out some of the “C”s in our lives can reduce a great deal of stress.

Learning to deal with it at an earlier age helps prevent health issues in the future. Too much stress in children can actually impair their developmental growth. As we grow, it can decrease the immune system and increase inflammation within the body. Stress can affect blood pressure, stomach issues and even fertility. Stress is often about control, or lack thereof. Adults can benefit from learning to let go and remembering the big picture. If you’re planning a vacation to relax, for example, don’t lose sight of the “relax” part with all the details of planning it so perfectly.

There’s a direct correlation between how your mind receives stress and how your body reacts to it. Dr. Hosoda leads mind-body classes for adults, where students learn about breathing techniques, and explore the physiology of stress. For those interested in keeping track of their stress management, she recommends a computer program from www.HeartMath.com.

The Homework Factor International schools are full of multicultural children. Many of them move regularly, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier for them to adjust to new surroundings. At WAB, there are regular small groups that welcome new students, and offer them a forum to express what they miss about “home” or what worries them. They have buddies that help them along the acclimation process, too.

Bernie Longboy, a WAB high school counselor, feels that the “net is set high for when the kids stumble” by being in this international school environment. Processes and programs allow for the professionals to watch the students and help them with any stress issues they may be experiencing.

For younger students, Tyney suggests, Slurping Soup and Other Confusions: true stories and activities to help third culture kids during transition, as an excellent resource for helping kids express their feelings during stressful times. It’s an outlet, and it allows the parents to also see how their children could use support.

While older students have different stressors, usually inclusive of pressure from exams and college preparation, Longboy feels they have an amazing ability to use their growing organizational skills to manage their time wisely.

Dr. Setsuko Hosoda recommends prioritizing to reduce stress

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When You’ve Got the Blues Having the “winter blues” is a real affliction called seasonal affective disorder. It’s common during the cold months when days and daylight are shorter, typically causing a depression lasting the season. Vista Medical Clinic psychiatrist Dr. Mickie Xu says that this can certainly add to stress levels, so she suggests doing something different. Change the color of a room or the color of your clothes.

Switch your perfume, or add scented candles to an area of the home where you spend a lot of time. Try listening to a different genre of music. Buy fresh flowers every week. While these easy changes may seem almost too simple to work, she says, “Just try it.” Our senses are jolted by the changes, almost always resulting in a positive effect. For more on winter blues, see what Dr. Richard Saint Cyr has to say (p23).

Stress Solutions Countless articles and books have been published on the topic of stress. Everyone’s triggers and levels are different, making it impossible to give a one-size-fits-all approach to allevviating stress. However, on the following page (p26), we’ve included some common reported effects of stress, as well as remedies – both familiar and lesser-known – for you and your family to try.

Dr. Alan Mease encourages happiness in the home

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Common Effects of Too Much Negative Stress

Dr. Alan Mease (developmental and behavioral pediatric services director) Dr. Setsuko Hosoda (family medicine physician) Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District (5927 7000) 朝阳区将台路2号 The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive

By Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson.

The American Institute of Stress www.stress.org Rod Tyney (elementary school counselor) Bernie Longboy (high school counselor) Western Academy of Beijing, 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District (5986 5588) 北京京西学校,朝阳区来广营东路10号 Dr. Mickie Xu (psychiatrist) Vista Medical Center, Kerry Center B29, 1 Guanghua Rd, Chaoyang District (5907 3296 朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉里中心B29 Mind-Body Classes for Adults Held by Dr. Setsuko Hosoda of BJU (setsuko.hosoda@ufh.com.cn) HeartMath www.heartmath.com (VPN required)

Slurping Soup and Other Confusions: true stories and activities to help third culture kids during transition

By Maryam Afnan Ahmad, Cherie Emigh, Ulrike Gemmer, Barbara Menezes, Kathryn Tonges, and Lucinda Willshire. Available at BabyGro, The Bookworm, the WAB PTA shop and monthly INN meetings. (kathryn.tonges@gmail.com, ulrike@gemmeronline.de) www.slurpingsoup.com

headaches sleeplessness depression acting out withdrawn behavior hair loss high blood pressure lower immune system acne

fertility difficulties developmental growth impairment inflammation teeth grinding stomachaches mood swings appetite changes tightness in chest exhaustion

New Idea for Managing Stress • Drink water: Even mild dehydration stresses your body.

• Add warm colors to your room or clothes to add a change in your life.

• Stimulate your sense of smell with new fragrances, candles and fresh flowers.

• Practice good posture, because easier breathing puts less strain on the body.

• Speak slowly: It’s calming and resists the temptation to talk too much.

• Plan rewards for yourself: Provide something to look forward to.

• Mind-body exercise classes: Learn new techniques for stress management.

• Eat right: • High fiber foods regulates blood sugar levels.

• Blueberries and oranges are high in fiber and high in vitamin C. • Dried apricots are rich in magnesium.

• Turkey contains an amino acid that triggers the release of serotonin.

• The protein in low-fat milk regulates blood sugar levels.

• Some green vegetables contain potassium to calm our nerves.

Familiar Stress Busters balanced diet exercise plenty of sleep massage breathing techniques meditation avoid alcohol/tobacco talking/counseling laugh not over-scheduling journaling take a walk Dr. Mickie Xu advises simple changes to beat those winter blues

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Dining Dining Out

Dini’s Kosher Restaurant Hearty cuisine in a chic setting

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n airy open dining room with beautiful fresh flower centerpieces greets patrons at Dini’s Kosher Restaurant.

Conveniently located on Fangyuan Xilu in Lido, this modern restaurant is a great option for lunch or dinner. Their menu is currently being updated and will include both tried-and-trued favorites, as well as three times as many succulent dishes. A prime pick is the seasoned chicken schnitzel entrée served with two sides of your choice (RMB 100). Gongbao chicken kosher-style (RMB 95) is a delicious spicier alternative. For the kids, all dishes are available in smaller portions upon request. Children who want their usual favorites can order an all-beef burger (RMB 75) or hot dog (RMB 60). Both are served with fries, as well as crispy chicken nuggets (RMB 40). After eating, they can enjoy the indoor playroom or large outdoor area, all visible from the dining area. A kosher store inside the restaurant sells meats and hard-to-find ingredients, open to the public for purchase. Kosher food means food that meets Jewish dietary laws, but for any dining patron here, kosher translates to delicious cuisine. Charlotte Moreau

Sun-Thu 2-10pm. Cafe Miniature (2/F): Sun-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat sundown-midnight. Inside Bet Yaakov Chabad Community Center, 9-12 Fangyuan Xilu (near south gate of Si’de Park), Chaoyang District (139 1074 0109) 蒂妮犹太餐厅, 朝阳区芳园西路9-12号（四得 公园南门）

Sisters Ava (8) and Leah Moreau (10) have their pick of delicious fare: hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken nuggets

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Make No Beans About It A stew that packs a protein punch

recipe by Jennifer ThomĂŠ; photo by Mishka Family Photography

Zachary Bolesta (6) chows down on some chickpea goodness

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Dining Food For Thought

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he chickpea is a staple in much of the Middle East, but this humble (not to mention adorable) little legume gets little attention in western fare outside of hummus.

This is a real shame, as chickpeas are little nutritional powerhouses, high in fiber, protein, folate (great for moms-in-the-making), and minerals. Not only that, but they love to take on flavors, and this recipe can be seasoned in a number of ways. If you love it as much as I do, you can also try seasoning it with Chinese five-spice or your own personal spice blend.

Another way to flavor up this recipe is by adding some extra veggies to it. Dark, leafy greens are a wonderful way to add some extra iron to your diet if you’re expecting, or if you’re a vegetarian. Feel free to experiment and have fun, and be sure to set aside some of the chickpeas for some hummus.

Chickpea Stew 大炖鹰嘴豆 Serves 4-6 四至六人份 1 large white onion, chopped 白洋葱1个，切碎 3 garlic cloves, chopped 蒜3瓣，拍碎 1 tsp ginger, chopped 姜1小块，切碎 2 cups of tomatoes, preferably cherry, chopped 切碎的小番茄2杯 1 herb bundle (rosemary, thyme, oregano, and any other herbs you like, tied together with cooking string) or 2 tablespoons of dried herbs 香草束一个（迷迭香，百里香，牛至 叶及其他吗，用绳子系在一起）或香草粉2勺 1 small piece of Parmesan (rind is ok), or 2 tablespoons Parmesan 意大利干酪（皮亦可） 一小片，或碎干酪2小勺 2 cans of chickpeas, drained OR one bag of chickpeas, soaked overnight and cooked for one hour 鹰嘴豆2罐，滤干；或鹰嘴豆1袋，用水泡一碗，煮一个小时 1 cup chopped spinach or Swiss chard (optional) 切碎的菠菜或牛皮菜1杯（可选） Salt and pepper to taste 盐和胡椒适量 Chop the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté with some olive oil until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and cook until their flesh is soft and juicy, then add the herb bundle, Parmesan, chickpeas, and spinach or Swiss chard, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the herb bundle, and season with salt and pepper. 将洋葱，大蒜和姜切碎，用橄榄油炒出香味。加入番茄，继续翻炒直至变软出汁，然后加 入香草束，意大利干酪，鹰嘴豆和菠菜（牛皮菜）炖20分钟，加入适量盐和胡椒。

Jennifer Thomé loves food. Born in Germany, Jennifer spent her youth roaming her grandmother’s garden in search of new and delicious things to eat – a search she continues since moving to China. When she’s not busy running Agenda magazine, you’ll find her chopping and stirring away in her kitchen.

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Playing What's Fun In

Joy City Chaoyang Eat, shop, skate, and play until you drop text and photos by Christopher Lay

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Qingnian Lu

Fifth Ring Road

Shilipu Lu

Fourth Ring Road

Chaoyang Beilu

Chaoyang Lu

Jingtong Kuaisulu

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efore filling up some shopping bags, follow the signs for the elevators and head to the tenth floor, which is dedicated to small children. Be warned that elevators can be packed on weekends. Half your day could easily be spent at EE City (1), a sprawling 18,600 square meter mini-community. Children may dress up in the appropriate uniform and gain some hands-on learning experience regarding the careers of their choice (84 in total). There is a bank, theater, TV studio, fire department, police department, hospital, travel agency, hotel, restaurants, raceway, airplane, submarine, and art rooms – just to name a few.

Next, consider letting your little ones burn off some energy at I Love Gym Children’s Fitness Center (2). Although they offer regular classes, children 5 and under can enjoy the play area for one hour for RMB 50. Some staff members speak moderate English.

Walk over to the escalators for a view looking all the way down to the first floor before you descend to Level 9. Although high-end dining establishments take up most of the floor, there is a Parsons Music store (3) that is worth checking out. Besides great sounding electronic keyboards starting at around RMB 2,000, there is an assortment of upright pianos, guitars, violins, wind instruments, and traditional Chinese instruments, they also provide practice rooms for lessons and sell sheet music.

If fancy dining doesn’t grab your attention, never fear, there are three more floors of dining options awaiting you. The eighth floor is mostly dedicated to fast food options like Burger King (which has free Wi-Fi), KFC, Yoshinoya, DQ, and Xiabu Xiabu. If your family enjoys Japanese food, head to Shota Muni Shushi & Grill (4) on the seventh floor. With large booths that provide a degree of privacy, it’s easy for an entire family or two to get comfortable. The Dragon and Vancouver rolls (RMB 69) are just two of an assortment of specialty rolls available among a wide range of noodles and other Japanese dishes.

After your meal, head back up to the eighth floor for the latest movie offerings at Jinyi International Cinemas (5). The theater features six screens (two 3D) and a VIP room. Tickets average RMB 80-120.

There is also a video arcade next to the theater, suitable for older kids, but the volume

in the arcade is very loud, so be kind to small children’s ears and keep them out.

Other options after lunch include ice skating at Champion Rink (6) on the the seventh floor. It’s easy to locate if you just follow the cool air wafting down the corridor.

For those who are uninterested in skating but enjoy watching, there is an observation deck on the eighth floor with lots of seating. Prices range from RMB 30-50 for 90 minutes.

On the sixth floor you can find even more mid-range dining options such as Bellagio and Herbal Cafe (their mango desserts are a must), while the fifth floor is primarily sportswear shops like Nike and Li-Ning.

On the fourth floor, at the opposite end of the mall from Aeon, there is a little oasis of relaxation called Mai Qi Spa (7). This is the place where one parent can escape for an hour while the other parent keeps their child occupied (drawing straws for the massage might be in order). The spa offers 40-minute foot massages for RMB 128 and 60-minute body massages for RMB 620 in their tastefully decorated rooms, but don’t be shy about asking for a discount. There is an extensive list of spa treatments and the staff is very attentive. It’s also worth noting that the only baby changing station is also on the fourth floor with two separate changing rooms complete with cribs and soft chairs for tired parents.

Before heading down any further, it’s worth popping back up to the seventh floor for a freshly blended fruit juice or smoothie from Jazcu Juice Bar (8). With a variety of juices, smoothies, and beverages, Jazcu is a great place to quench your thirst. The Power Express (RMB 18) is a refreshing blend of mango, pineapple, and lemon. For a serious boost, try the Wheatgrass Shot (RMB 18).

The shot is served with a couple of fresh juice chasers to get rid of the grassy aftertaste.

Sufficiently revitalized, you can make your way down to the third floor for Jusco and the second floor for Zara and The Gap, where you will find large selections of clothing for kids and the rest of the family before calling it a day – or heading upstairs for another meal and some KTV on the 11th floor.

Joy City has a large underground parking lot, though there is sometimes a cue to get in. It is a well-known destination with taxi drivers. Buses serving Joy City include 468, 494, 499, 运通111, and 运通121 on Qingnian Lukoubei.

Joy City Chaoyang 朝阳北路大悦城 Daily 10am-10pm. 101 Chaoyang Beilu (at the intersection of Qingnian Lu), Chaoyang District (8557 9888) 朝阳区朝阳北路101，青年路口东北角 EE City 蓝天城 Tue-Sun 10.30am–3pm, 4–8.30pm. 10/F, Joy City Chaoyang (8569 6688 information, 5705 0707 reservations) www.eecity.cn I Love Gym Children’s Fitness Center Daily 8.30am-8.30pm. Rm DD04, 10/F, Joy City Chaoyang (8552 7571, 8552 8817) www. ilovegym.cn Parsons Music 柏斯琴行 Daily 9.30am-10pm. 9/F, Joy City Chaoyang (8551 9096) www.parsonsmusic.com.cn Shota Muni Shushi & Grill 将太无二 Daily 11am-10pm. Rm 7F14, 7/F, Joy City Chaoyang (8551 6662, 8551 6665) www.4006525522.com Jinyi International Cinemas 金逸国际影城 Daily 9am-10pm. Rm DD02, 8/F, Joy City Chaoyang (8551 7099, 8552 7199) www.jycinema.com Champion Rink 冠军溜冰场 Mon-Fri 10am-9.30pm, Sat and Sun 9am10pm. Store DD01, 7/F, Joy City Chaoyang (8552 6695) Mai Qi Spa 麦淇 Daily 10am-10pm. Rm 4F14, 4/F, Joy City Chaoyang (8551 8312, 8551 8295) Jazcu Juice Bar 珍仕菓果汁吧 Daily 10am-10pm. Rm 8F15, 8/F, Joy City Chaoyang

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Playing Kid Craft

Let It Snow

Build your own snowman decoration

by Joana Melo

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Fiona McVeigh (8) shows off her finished creation

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Use white playdoh to make two balls: one for the body and the other for the head.

Flatten the body, so it can sit firmly on the lid of the cup. Real snowmen are not perfect; this one doesn't have to be either.

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To speed up the process, put it in the fridge for a few minutes.

Use the toothpick to poke two holes for the eyes.

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For the scarf, roll some playdough into a little "snake" and then gently flatten in with your round tool. Try it on first to see if it looks good before making it definitive before gently pressing it into the body.

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For the arms, use small twigs, cut down in size. Also, the nose must be affixed with a twig.

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Difficulty: Medium Preparation Time: 1-2 hours

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Ships, Ahoy!

The Bottom family cruises around Japan and Korea The Bottoms commemorate their cruise with a family portrait

The Travelers Jennifer Bottom, her husband Mark, and their two children: Emma (13) and Dayton (10).

for an excursion. It was a little difficult navigating new train systems or speaking to taxi drivers at these destinations. Luckily, Mark’s ability to speak Japanese came in handy in Osaka.

The Cost Over Chinese National holiday, the Bottom family went on a sevennight Royal Caribbean international cruise to Osaka, Fukuoka, and Busan. First, they flew to Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines to board their ship. The family always stays at Marriott hotels, so they stayed overnight at the Marriott Shanghai Luwan for free using their points.

They boarded the ship the next day. The total cost of the trip (including transportation, roundtrip flights, the cruise package, and both onboard and offshore expenses) was approximately RMB 44,670.

Unexpected Moments By the time the family got to Busan, the last port on the itinerary, they were tired of seeing shrines and temples. Having heard great things about Busan’s hot springs, they visited the Hurshimchung Hot Springs.

They were surprised to find that swimsuits were not allowed (men and women were segregated). It was a different experience from anything they’d encountered in the US. But the price was right: it cost less than RMB 65 per person for many spa amenities.

The Worst Part There wasn’t too much about this trip that was bad. In Osaka and Busan, the Bottom family chose to go out on their own instead of paying

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Family-Friendly Activities The Bottoms chose this vacation mainly to have the cruise experience for the kids. The ports of call were just the icing on the cake. The atmosphere on the cruise was very kid-friendly. Most of the passengers were Chinese, so everything was spoken in English first, then Chinese.

Both Dayton and Emma got to participate in age-appropriate games and activities, such as arcade games, mini-golf, ping pong, Wii tournaments, rock climbing, scavenger hunts, and more. As a family, the Bottoms enjoyed several shows, including a comedy, a magic show, juggling, piano concerts, and Broadway singing and dancing.

They also played Bingo, card games, and board games in the family game room.

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The Best Part The best part of the trip was the balance this type of vacation allows for different ages. While aboard the ship, their kids were able to relax, play, read, and be entertained. They enjoyed the freedom and independence to choose what they wanted to do. Then, they got to visit historical sites and learn about different cultures when the family was offshore exploring different ports. The kids didn’t get tired out or bored of these port activities, because they knew they could unwind once they were back on the ship.

Ten-year-old Dayton rock climbs aboard the ship

Thirteen-year-old Emma sits pretty in Japan

Food The Bottoms enjoyed eating together on the cruise. The food was a mixture of Chinese staples and American favorites. There was a pizza and burger bar by the pool. Mark and Jennifer got unlimited soda cups for the kids, which allowed them to get drinks wherever they were on the ship. In addition, the Bottoms sometimes indulged in the free room service for an afternoon snack. However, their favorite part was dinner aboard the ship’s dining room. They looked forward to the different selections on the menu, and sometimes ordered two different entrees to sample and share.

Travel Tips Flying into Shanghai the night before boarding the ship meant they didn’t need to rush for the embarkation port. It helped that the Bottoms were used to the cultural differences between American and Chinese. Had they been unfamiliar with some Chinese habits (such as smoking in non-smoking areas and cutting in line), they might have been more taken aback.

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Playing Family Travels

The Bartons catch up with Mickey and Minnie at Hong Kong Disneyland

Party of Six in a City of 7 Million The Barton family leads the pack in Hong Kong The Travelers Stacey Barton, her husband Gabriel, and their four children: Bailey (10), Sydnee (8), Rylan (6), and Korynn (2).

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The Worst Part Because it was typhoon season, the worst part of the trip was the weather. The Bartons could never tell if it would rain or not, and Hong Kong was very overcast the whole time they were there. At some point, they had no choice but to start taking their chances with going out.

However, there was a hot tub at the family’s hotel, which the kids loved on the days that weren’t warm enough to swim in the outdoor pool.

The hotel was also connected to a mall, so they could walk around the mall or grab a bite to eat there.

Traveling With a Big Family Hotels are always hard to book, because it’s impossible to stay in one room and some places don’t have adjoining suites available.

Fortunately, the hotel that the Bartons stayed at in Hong Kong had adjoining rooms. This made their stay much easier as a large family. Food can sometimes be a problem, because the kids are very

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE BARTON FAMILY

The Cost During Chinese National holiday, the Bartons flew to Hong Kong with China Eastern Airlines. They switched planes in Shanghai on the way there and in Nanchang on the way back. A roundtrip flight for six people costs around RMB 9,400. Stacey and Gabriel wanted everyone in the same van rather than split the family into two taxis. The van transportation to and from the airport in Hong Kong was RMB 1,300.

The Bartons stayed at the Royal Plaza Hong Kong Hotel in Kowloon.

They booked two rooms for eight nights, which cost them around RMB 13,620. The Bartons ate at the hotel buffet for breakfast every morning, bringing food costs to about RMB 5,500. They note that travelers could probably eat for much less.

For attractions, they paid RMB 2,185 for two-day entry tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland and RMB 800 for a single-day entry to Ocean Park. Both prices reflect the total cost for two adults and three children.

Admission to both parks was free for two-year-old Korynn. Public transit totaled around RMB 485. In total, the Bartons’ one-week vacation in Hong Kong came to just over RMB 33,000.

The Best Part The best part of the trip was going to Disneyland. The kids loved it. What’s more, the Bartons were chosen to be the Grand Marshals in the Flight of Fantasy Parade. They rode in the lead float with a procession of Disney characters behind them: Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, Buzz Lightyear, and more.

Playing Family Travels picky. The family didn’t really get a chance to try local cuisine; they stuck with American-style fare like McDonald’s, Spaghetti House, and Burger King. English was spoken by most of the people they talked to, including hotel and restaurant staff.

Transportation is another issue for big families, since they didn’t want to split up the crew. Managing children in a busy city is also never easy. Stacey and Gabriel had to use a stroller for Korynn, so they found themselves dodging people all over the place. However, it was very easy to get around Hong Kong once they got used to it – even with four kids. The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) was easily accessible from just about anywhere in the city.

Travel Tips Stacey suggests booking a hotel closer to Hong Kong Island or on the island itself. If you choose to go in October, be prepared for rainy weather. Families that travel light can consider taking the MTR into the city from the airport.

Stacey also recommends taking a nonstop flight, even if it’s a little more expensive. The Bartons booked the flights themselves on Cheapticket.com to save money, but that ended up creating a huge headache for them. Because Hong Kong is considered an international flight, the family had to go through immigration and customs in Shanghai. On the way back, they changed flights in Nanchang and not only had to wait for the airport to get more exit cards, but also ended up walking 400m to what they thought was the right terminal.

There were no directions, so the Bartons ended up running through the airport with four kids in tow and made it to their gate with five minutes to spare, only to be shuttled back to the original terminal – where they finally boarded their plane to Beijing.

From left: Korynn (2), Sydnee (8), Bailey (10), and Rylan (6) outside of Ocean Park

The Barton kids in front of a Grand Marshals parade car

The Bartons catch up with Mickey and Minnie at Hong Kong Disn

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A Soak a Day Keeps the Doctor Away A selection of hot springs in and around Beijing

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The weather outside is frightful, but the water is so delightful

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re you feeling overwhelmed by the holidays? Soak away those winter blues with a hot spring. Though many are concentrated in Daxing and Changping, there are also a few within the city if you can’t take off for an entire weekend. Though none of them list a minimum age requirement, high temperatures and a lack of activities for younger children make hot springs better suited for ages 5 and up.

Hot springs are known to promote blood circulation, relieve swelling and pain, and alleviate stress, but bathers should also take precautions to avoid injury or disease. Most commercial hot springs in China will provide towels, robes, and slippers; some will even supply sterilized bathing suits.

It’s usually a good idea to shower before and after soaking.

In general, bathers should avoid soaking too frequently, too long, or at too high a temperature. Though every person is different, start with short sessions of 15-20 minutes. Don’t bathe on an empty stomach, and stop immediately if you start to feel tired or dizzy. Pregnant women should avoid hot springs and those with health problems are urged to consult a doctor before bathing.

Economical Huaqing Hot Springs Hotel Huaqing Hot Springs Hotel is located in the northeastern part of Chaoyang District. It features a natural hot spring with water welling up from 2,700 meters underground. The centerpiece of the resort is a large, open-air pool surrounded by greenery. The facilities are relatively simple, with 12 types of indoor and outdoor pools, nine private spa rooms in Thai and Japanese style, a sauna, hot stone kangs, and TCM massages. There are also guest rooms, restaurants, meeting rooms, and a fitness center.

Admission to the hot springs costs RMB 118 for adults and is free for kids under 1.2 meters. The hotel’s website is entirely in Chinese.

2 Lishui Qiao, Chaoyang District (8482 6665) www.hqwqbg.cn 华清温泉宾馆，朝阳区立水桥甲2号

Mid-Range Spaview Hot Spring World (Shunjing Spa Hotel) Spaview Hot Spring World is located diagonally across from the Ikea store in Lido. The spa bills itself as “the world’s largest indoor hot spring” and claims a floor space of 130,000 square meters. The natural hot spring water is drawn from a depth of 2,600-3,075 meters. Facilities include both indoor and outdoor pools, Asian and Western dining, guest rooms, and conference rooms.

Admission to the hot springs costs RMB 198 for adults and RMB 99 for kids under 1.4 meters. Kids under 1.1 meters get in for free. The all-you-can eat buffet costs an additional RMB 80 per person. The staff speaks limited English and the website is completely in Chinese.

3 Beisihuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (5827 1888, 5865 3888) www.shunjingwenquan.com 顺景温泉酒店，朝阳区北四环东路2号

High-End Longxi Hotspring Resort Located in Daxing District, Longxi is the ultimate five star experience. The resort includes a hotel, golf course, and fitness and recreation center. Be prepared to shell out the big bucks if you’re staying overnight; rooms with a view of the Longxi’s “Hot Spring World” start at RMB 1,500 a night. Luckily, visitors don’t have to stay at Longxi to access the hot spring facilities.

The Hot Spring World includes a huge indoor swimming pool, food gallery, spa, saunas, heated beds with onsite TCM consultation, and a variety of therapeutic and beautifying pools. These are divided into several “areas” with names like the Skin Whitening and Skin Care Area, Health Care Area, Tea Therapy Area, and Wine Culture Area.

Admission to Longxi’s hot spring facilities costs RMB 369 for adults and RMB 150 for kids under 1.2 meters. The pools range from 25-50 degrees Celsius. Hotel staff speak limited English, but Longxi has an English website.

8 Shunjing Lu, Panggezhuang, Daxing District (8928 2222, ydb@longxiresort.com) http://longxiresort.com/en 龙熙温泉度假酒店，大兴区庞各庄顺景路8号 Chun Hui Yuan Resort Chun Hui Yuan Resort in Shunyi includes hotel accommodations, meeting rooms, shopping, dining, and a hot spring club. The hot springs cover 13,000 square meters, and include both indoor and outdoor pools with remedies like rose, milk, and red wine. Chun Hui Yuan is best for a quiet weekend getaway. Room amenities include free Wi-Fi, breakfast, a walk-in shower, and an in-room hot tub. The hotel features beautiful garden surroundings, but there isn’t much to do in the neighboring areas.

Admission to the hot springs costs RMB 268 on weekends and RMB 168 on weekdays. Kids under 1.4 meters get in for RMB 138 on weekends and RMB on weekdays. Discounts are available for large groups.

Yuzhuang Village, Gaoliying, Shunyi District (6945 4433) www.chunhuiyuan.cn 春晖园温泉度假酒店，顺义区高丽营镇于庄村 Jiuhua Resort and Convention Center Located in Changping District, Jiuhua has over 2,300 rooms and suites, 10 restaurants, a convention center, meeting rooms, sports facilities, a shopping center, and a medical center. Standard rooms start at RMB 620 per night.

Jiuhua is one of the only natural hot springs on this list. The mineral-rich water wells up from 1,230 meters underground and stays around 40 degrees Celsius. The outdoor hot spring is surrounded by traditional architecture and courtyards. Other facilities include saunas, massages, TCM consultation, a hydrotherapy center, mud baths, and a Thai spa.

Admission costs RMB 188+ for adults and RMB 150 for kids under 1.2 meters. The resort has an English website, but the online reservation form is only available in Chinese.

Xiaotang Shan, Changping District (6178 2288 ext 6666) www.jiuhua.com.cn/enindex.as 昌平区小汤山

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I Want to Be a Sculptor Crushed plates and roaring kilns are tricks of the trade for Jeff Miller

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effrey Stephen Miller is a sculptor from Rhode Island in the US. This globetrotting artist has exhibited his work in the US, France, Latvia, Estonia, and China. For almost a year, Miller has taught art at schools around Beijing. He also gives classes at Miller/Reis Art Studios, the center he co-opened with fellow artist Filipa Reis. Besides teaching at his studio, he is currently working on an exhibition at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA). Miller spoke to students at the International School of Beijing about two of his recent projects: a series of giant needle sculptures made up of many tiny parts, and hutong roof tiles made of reclaimed ceramic plates. Sijia Chen

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Learning When I Grow Up

“In the back of my mind, I’m always thinking about what could turn into a sculpture or a painting” Roanna Zou, 9, US What inspired you to sculpt?

When I was in high school, I got an opportunity to do an internship. The internship was in a pottery studio, so they really mentored me and taught me how to do pottery and ceramics. From them teaching me these things, I got really inspired and they gave me confidence to continue making art.

Joanne Wang, 10, Taiwan Did you always want to be an artist?

Not always. I wasn't sure what I wanted to be when I grew up. One of the weirdest jobs I had was working for a helicopter company.

Jonah Beeman, 10, US How long does it usually take to make one of your sculptures?

I make a lot of teeny parts, so one sculpture could take three months to make.

Casper Suen, 11, US/China What type of sculptures do you like to make most?

I like to make sculptures that are abstract and have tiny parts. When you put them together, they make really big sculptures.

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Kelly Westberg, 10, US Are any of your sculptures inspired by family and friends?

Yes. When I was a kid, my father and I really liked science fiction movies and TV. We watched a lot of Star Trek, so I was inspired to make foreign and alien objects from that.

Stephanie Cheng, 10, Singapore Do you have any siblings?

No, I'm actually an only child. But my aunt is a potter.

Aaron Hsieh, 10, US Who's your favorite sculptor?

There's an artist called Anish Kapoor that I really like. And also two of my professors, Chris Miller and Anton Reijnders. My favorite sculptors are usually the ones that I've met and talked to.

Willy Lee, 10, South Korea What do you do with your artwork after it's finished?

After it's finished, it can go into a gallery or someone can buy it. Sometimes, I donate it or give it to a friend.

Julia Bushman, 10, US Did you ever make a sculpture that broke?

Yes, everything you've seen in the presentation has probably broken three times. Lots of stuff that I make breaks.

Youngwoo Kim, 10, South Korea How do you think of your ideas?

In the back of my mind, I'm always thinking about what could turn into a sculpture or a painting. I think of what kind of material I can use or how something can influence me.

Noah Sun, 11, US Do you use other resources to make your sculptures besides clay?

I use string, metal, paper, pretty much anything that I can find. I'm making a lot of work now that is just things that I can buy in the community that my studio is around.

Max Zhang, 10, Canada How many roof tiles have you made so far?

Right now, we've only made a couple because we're still working out a lot of the technical parts of doing it. We have a show in April where we're going to have to make a lot more.

Stanley Park, 11, South Korea When you crush ceramic plates, is it dangerous?

It can be, but we wear big goggles and we keep the place ventilated so that there's no dust. There's a gigantic vent or fan that turns on, that sucks all the dust out of the air.

Miles Gold, 10, US How much does each tile weigh?

Each tile maybe has three plates in it. So if you can imagine a dinner plate times three, it's probably that much.

Drason Zhang, 11, US What do you like to do when you're not working?

I try to hang out with my other artist friends as much as possible. I also like to watch movies and play with my dog.

Claire Lee, 11, South Korea Do you feel most happy when you finish a sculpture?

I feel the most happiness when I'm working and I'm making lots of progress.

Eden Lin, 11, US What is your favorite color?

Stone Tao, 11, US What materials would you use if you only had nature?

If I couldn't use clay, I would maybe use rocks, tree branches, and ice.

Neon pink.

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Learning Blank Canvas

Students from

Beijing BISS International School fill December’s Blank Canvas

Jee Yeon Park, 16, South Korea

Chloe Pack, 16, South Korea

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Na Young Park, 17, South Korea

Yu Lynn Tan, 16, Singapore

Janey Zhao, 16, Canada

Alvin Ang, 17, Philippines Hend Al Muftah, 16, Qatar

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The Importance of Traditions Carrying on rituals and beliefs that connect us to our past

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From left: Eveline Nambahu, 17, Namibia, has been living in Beijing for seven years Evan Smith, 16, UK/Bulgaria, has been been in Beijing three years Ben Macrae, 17, Scotland, has been been in Beijing ďŹ ve years Erica Zou, 16, Hong Kong, has been living in Beijing for ďŹ ve years

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“It’s important that generations know where they came from.

Traditions are important to preserve”

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hy do we keep traditions generation after generation?

Perhaps it is the need to connect to our past or the knowledge that rituals are the glue that keep societies and families together. Most of us have fond memories of childhood traditions and the comforting feeling of stability and predictability that came with it. Yet sometimes tradition does not fit into modern society and old ways are threatened to disappear completely. beijingkids spoke with students from Harrow International School Beijing to discuss their views on traditions. Jennifer Bushman

Has your family carried on traditions from your grandparents?

Eve: No, because my parents did not grow up in Namibia. My mom went to the Czech Republic when she was 8 years old, so she adopted the European way of traditions and that is how we celebrate.

Evan: We usually celebrate [Christmas] on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We also have the traditional James Bond movie on Christmas Day as well.

Ben: On Christmas, we do the normal stuff: tree and presents on the 25th. We also have Robert Burns night where we have a bonfire.

Erica: Both my parents are from mainland China, but I grew up with a Western background and so I celebrate both. I celebrate Christmas Western style [as well as] Chinese New Year. For Western holidays, we tend to be less formal.

Do you have any favorite traditions that you do with your family?

Erica: During Chinese New Year, my grandparents come over and my grandmother makes the best dumplings ever and we get money.

Ben: We usually go back to Scotland for Christmas and everyone does Secret Santa.

Evan: Sometimes we go back to the UK and we have a massive family Christmas Day lunch. Usually it is my mom and dad who cook throughout the day, so at the end of the day, they are pretty tired and groggy and no one talks to each other and we are all silent and eating our food and someone coughs and someone says, “Shut up!” and it’s not very nice.

Eve: On the 21st of March when Namibia was liberated, we usually sit around the table and my dad tells us stories because he was in the war. It is always really interesting.

What customs or traditions have you adopted since moving to Beijing?

Eve: Chinese New Year and the Boat Festival – those are ones we didn’t celebrate before coming to China but now that we are here it

is our tradition to do so. Once I leave China, I will probably celebrate it wherever I go.

Evan: I would like to say that we participate in Chinese New Year, but to be fair, we try to leave the country as soon as it starts. It’s just annoying, fireworks at 6am. It’s not for me.

Erica: My family does fireworks. Every night at 11, we go outside and light fireworks.

Have you lived in different countries, and are there traditions that you have kept from living there?

Erica: I lived in Hong Kong my whole life before I came to Beijing.

There, we celebrated Christmas and Easter, everything.

Ben: I lived in the same place in Scotland before we lived here.

Evan: I lived in Abu Dhabi and South Korea. In Abu Dhabi, we were respectful to Ramadan; there was drinking or eating outside your house in front of Muslims. In Korea, there was a holiday called Chuseok where everyone went away for a couple of weeks. Not sure what that was.

Eve: Before coming to China, we were in Germany and I went to a British school. So we went Easter bunny hunting, celebrated Guy Fawkes and had fireworks, and lit lanterns and set them off into the air.

Are there any customs that you have kept from your home country?

Eve: In Namibia on Independence Day, we have to sing a song.

Ben: If I go to formal events, I usually wear a kilt.

Erica: We celebrate all the Chinese festivals, but it makes it easy because we are in China.

Do you think traditions are important for families and society?

Erica: I think it is a great way to get everyone together. Our family lives in different parts of China, so for example, for Chinese New Year, we all get together and I think it is very nice.

Ben: For society, I don’t think it is very practical because everyone stops working. But for families, it is good for remembering ancestors and where you come from.

Evan: I think it depends on who you are. Tradition is almost like religion. Some people need it to get by in life and that’s what they thrive on, and with other people, it doesn’t make much of a difference.

Eve: I agree with Ben. It’s important from a history point of view. It’s important that generations know where they came from. Traditions are important to preserve.

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Parenting Beijing Baba

Secret Agent Santa Searching for proof of a man who defies physics and time

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Gareth Jones has lived in China for five years and teaches English, Theory of Knowledge and Thinking Skills at YCIS Beijing. When he’s not teaching, he spends his time trying to keep up with his two daughters. Gareth also runs a small health and development charity. Find out more at www.hand.org.cn

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here are no quicker students of cause and effect than small people. Forever pushers of boundaries and testers of tempers, kids have an uncanny ability to limbo under the line that is a parent’s breaking point, getting away with one less cucumber at dinner time or ten extra minutes in front of the TV. It is for this reason that in the Jones-Wong household, the jangling of very distant sleigh bells can be heard as early as July. It is with this in mind that I summon all parents in Beijing to unite and create a consistent, seamless narrative concerning Santa and his crew.

While Elin’s powers of perception have not really developed beyond choosing which flavor ice cream she should choose, her 7-year-old sister is beginning to have serious doubts concerning the existence of the fat bearded one resulting in the further thinning of our parental blackmail sack. The problem is that everywhere she looks for confirmation of Claus’ credulity, she meets with conflicting stories. A quick canvas of her friends taught her that in some instances Santa enters the family home via the balcony window while in others he has obtained a magic key.

She’s also begun to wonder why in other households, presents come in spangled wrapping paper while in ours, Santa’s elves use multiple copies of the same issue of Beijing Wanbao.

Hollywood doesn’t help either. In some instances, St. Nick keeps an ever vigilant watch over those naughty and nice via a giant dome at his headquarters in the North Pole. In other portrayals, Santa relies on a Stalinesque system of undercover elves. Ariana has also witnessed a film where a magic straw is ingested by Santa’s sleigh pullers, providing the old man with enough speed to deliver about a billion presents in the batting of a festive eyelid. I’ve cringed, noting the raising of her critical eyebrow, as no explanation at all is offered in this complete disregard for the fundamentals of physics. This is particularly revealing for Ariana seeing as I had previously explained that on this night alone, Santa is empowered with the ability to stop time.

It is for this reason, my Beijing brethren, that I suggest a collective message along the following lines: 1. Santa can stop time on Christmas Eve: period. He only starts the world turning again at the moment that the last child has closed his or her eyes and fallen asleep.

2. All presents fit easily into Santa’s sack due to an ultra stretchy material that was developed by the North Pole’s equivalent of NASA, whose sole purpose is to create scientific advancements to allow the big man to complete his annual mission.

3. Santa is able to ingest several million mince pies due to the fact that he practices a religion not known elsewhere that requires a lengthy fast beginning on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas Day).

Parents, remember that the stakes are high. Let us not lose that last great bargaining chip lightly!

“The problem is that everywhere she looks for confirmation of Claus’ credulity, she meets with conflicting stories”

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The Not So Quiet Before the Storm Caught up in the preparation, instead of the celebration

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“We often invest so much into our preparations that we lose sight of the reasons we have these holidays in the first place”

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hen I admitted to my 8-year-old son that I was struggling with my next submission, he threw me a loaded look, and said with all the certitude that only a child can summon, “You know what you should write about, Mom. What Christmas is really about.”

His meaning was very specific about our family’s particular beliefs about Christmas, but anyone can take his advice to heart about any significant holiday. We often invest so much into our preparations that we lose sight of the reasons we have these holidays in the first place.

For our family, since moving to China more than five years ago, Christmas has usually meant a month-long trip home to Pennsylvania. A month sharing the winter holidays with our extended and blended families is a blessing.

But before we can even get there, we have weeks of work ahead of us.

In order to justify to his employer a month away from the Beijing office, my husband has to coordinate meetings with current and potential customers across North America. Until these dates are set, we cannot book our flights. By mid-November, I am already receiving daily messages from various family and friends, wanting to know exactly when we are coming. For weeks I have to delay responding, not being able to commit to any Christmas concert or holiday party until Randy’s schedule is set.

In the meantime, the kids and I scour Beijing trying to determine the perfect present from China for everyone on our list. This season will be the fifth time in six years that we have undertaken this endeavor. I am wondering if we haven’t already run out of ideas. The challenge, other

than variety, is that we want each gift to be able to represent a great deal.

How do we convey our unique and sometimes crazy experiences living in China, and how much we have missed everyone?

Then there’s the email I dread sending out every year. Trying not to sound ungracious, I re-explain to our families that while we appreciate any gift, it must fit in our luggage if we are to take it back to China. “Small, flat, packable” is my usual recommendation. This is, of course, met with some mild protests from the grandparents, aunts, and uncles who are otherwise inclined to outsized generosity.

Even after all that preparation, there’s still the sleepless night before our departure, of packing, weighing, and repacking every piece of checked luggage. This is followed by a 12-hour flight, plus inevitable delays and possible cancellations of connecting flights, and a week of jet lag.

Is it any wonder that I need my 8-year-old son prompting me to remember what Christmas is really about?

While I work on keeping that true meaning of Christmas amidst commotion that spans two continents, I want to wish you, the readers of beijingkids, a happy and unencumbered holiday.

Jennifer Ambrose hails from Western Pennsylvania and misses it terribly. She still maintains an intense devotion to the Pittsburgh Steelers. She has lived in China since 2006 and is currently an at-home mother.

With her husband Randy and children Myles and Brigid, she resides outside the Sixth Ring Road in Changping, northwest of Beijing. Her blog can be found at http://jenambrose.blogspot.com.

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When Roots are Uprooted Keeping close ties to your home country while living abroad

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Joanne Chow Rhodes lives in Beijing with her daughters Megan (left) and Caitlin (right)

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helps them to maintain a sense of self identity, and can ease the adjustment process into life as an expatriate.

Dr. Lyn Wren, a family physician at Beijing International SOS Clinic, explains, “Every child responds differently to moving to a new country and having to adapt to a new culture. Reports are consistent that in the long run, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages, but there are several things that we as parents can do to help our children navigate this journey.”

She suggests using your native language at home, as well as maintaining home country foods and holidays.

The adjustment process can be very quick, or very slow. Dr. Wren recalls, “We had one case of a 13-year-old girl, who in a space of four weeks went from telling her parents ‘You are ruining my life by moving to China’, to ‘Moving to China was the best thing you ever did’. Parents just need to be patient with children whose process may be much longer and

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eing an expatriate child is an experience that will open an infinite number of options, ideas and opportunities. Mastering a new language and enjoying new foods, customs, holidays, clothing and music in a lifetime opportunity for kids living in Beijing. However, becoming global citizens at a young age comes at the cost of missing out on many aspects of one’s own country. Once the initial excitement of a new country wears off, expatriate children soon begin to pine for their home country. They miss town decorations and festivities around holidays, and country specific culture and history in school. In response to this challenge, a number of schools and social groups have developed programs to help kids maintain a connection to their “home” country.

There are benefits for your kids to help them stay anchored to home besides enjoying the flavor of native foods, knowing the words to your national song or understanding the rules of a traditional game. It also

Parenting Spotlight daughters in multiple countries, she ensured that her children maintained their roots to China while living in a rural area of the US. On special occasions, the family would make dumplings. “A labor intensive endeavor,” she explains, “that allowed us to share time together.

Chinese value food as an expression of love.”

Rhodes continues, “The ongoing support of social traditions from the home country is just as important as maintaining a home language. It gives children all the building blocks they need from their host and home country to achieve the highest level of their potential.”

Be it a tradition of sit-down dinners, bed time stories, decorating a Christmas tree, or fasting at Ramadan, Dr. Wren encourages families to maintain some family-centered or culture-specific traditions.

“Such traditions represent a rich heritage of the home culture with helps to give our children a strong sense of identity whilst they experience the broadening of their new culture experience.”

Culturally-Themed Programs in Beijing Beijing has a wide variety of options available for families of different countries of origin. These programs range from language classes and other activities, including food preparation, movies and festivities, geared towards children. For countries not mentioned below, contact your embassy. Many of them host a variety of activities and celebrations.

In addition to these programs, another resource for kids adjusting to life abroad is Slurping Soup and Other Confusions: true stories and activities to help third culture kids during transition. For more information on this book, see this month’s health article on stress (p24).

Instituto Cervantes Instituto Cervantes offers Spanish language courses specifically designed for children and adolescents. The courses take place on Saturdays and come in two forms: Spanish for children whose second language is Spanish, and Spanish courses for children whose mother tongue is Spanish. They also hold various cultural events, such as movie screenings.

1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区工体南路甲1号 Email: cenpek@cervantes.org.cn Website: www.pekin.cervantes.es (Spanish and Chinese only)

punctuated with outbursts and other obstacles to overcome.”

Besides the grounding benefits of ensuring your children understand their home culture, special programs that teach the home language, traditions and history gives them a chance to meet other children from their home country. Having a mix of friendships that includes at least one child from their own country can be comforting for a child.

Joanne Chow Rhodes, a social worker at Vista Medical Clinic, has had substantial experience working with expatriate children. She feels, “With the right support at home, expat children are able to extract the best from their own and other cultures, assess and decide what is meaningful and applicable, and contribute accordingly via their unique global perspective.”

A former expatriate child and mother of two, Rhodes speaks from personal experiences as well as a professional one. Having raised two

Japan Rhythm Culture Centre (Japan R.C.C.) The Japan R.C.C. provides classes in Japanese language, traditional Japanese art, physical education, music and a variety of other cultural programs. Japanese children’s songs and rich traditional culture are combined in a program for families that help facilitate communication between parent and child.

Rm 206, 2/F, 36 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区麦子店街36号2层206室 Contact: Reiko Fukushima Phone: 6594 8850, 137 0111 7180 Email: info@rcc-beijing.com December 2011

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Parenting Spotlight French Cultural Center American Employees Association (AEA) AEA runs a summer camp with the US Embassy in Beijing that has been serving the Beijing community for the past 13 years, and it is proud to offer safe, fun, and high-quality programs for Americans.

Staffed by Red Cross certified counselors from the USA. Each week of the camp includes free bus service, field trips, Western-style lunch, rock climbing, daily swimming, games, theater, and more.

There are options available for children 4-13 years old.

The French Cultural Centre has a well-stocked library of French literature, newspapers, magazines and movies. There is a kids’ corner with comfy stools and a booth. All of this is available for members, who pay a fee of RMB 80 per season, RMB 220 per year.

The center also has free Wi-Fi and internet, movie viewing stations, a movie theater, a cafe and a French bookstore. All the books are in French and the movies are in French with French and Chinese subtitles (check their website for the movie schedule).

Phone: 8531 3349 E-mail: info@aeabeijing.com Website: www.aeabeijing.com

Daily 9am-6pm. 1/F, Guangcai International Mansion, 18 Gongrentiyuchang Xilu 法国文化中心, 朝阳区工体西路18号 Phone: 6553 2627 Website: www.ccfpekin.org

Rohr Family Chabad Community Centre

Swedish School Beijing

The new Rohr Family Chabad Community Centre is home to the Jewish day school, Ganeinu International-Bet Sefer Ganeinu for 18 months to 10 years of age, and the Menorah Academy of the Capital Middle School for Grades 6-10. Zman Masa is an exciting after school program taught completely in Hebrew. It runs on Wednesday afternoons from 4-6pm at the Ganeinu International School. The center offers Hebrew reading, writing and speaking, as well as preparation classes for upcoming Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs.

Fangyuan Xilu (next to the South Gate of Si’de Park), Chaoyang District 朝阳区芳园西路（四得公园南门） Contact: Dini Freundlich Phone: 8470 8238 ext 210, 135 0130 3439 Email: chabadbeijing@gmail.com, info@chabadbeijing.cn Website: www.chabadbeijing.com

The Swedish School of Beijing teaches supplementary Swedish to children who already speak Swedish at home. Children who attend this school need to have knowledge of Swedish in advance. Classes are available for children from 6 years old through high school. Classes are every Wednesday from 4.30 to 6pm at Gahood Villa. The cost is RMB 50,000 per school year for children aged 2 years (half day); RMB 80,000 per school year for ages 2 to 3 (full day); RMB 100,000 per school year for children 4 years; RMB 120,000 per school year for children 6 to 10 years; RMB 130,000 per school year for children 11 to 12 years. Lunch is included in the tuition fee and school bus fees vary from RMB 7,000 to 12,000 (depending on distance). Classes already started in September, but new students are welcome.

Gahood Villa, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District 嘉浩别墅, 顺义区后沙峪镇西白辛庄嘉浩别墅 Contact: Anna Nygren Phone: 6456 0826 Email: info@ssbchina.com Website: www.swedishschool.org.cn

The German Saturday School of Beijing (DSSB) Participation in the German Saturday School Beijing is open to all native speakers of German children from September to January.

Classes are held each Saturday on the grounds of the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB). Class sessions are divided by age groups ranging from age 5 to teenagers and run from 9am to 4pm, 60 to 90 minutes each depending on the age group. Prices range from RMB 1,000 to 1,500 per semester. Contact them directly for specific times and prices.

Western Academy of Beijing, 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District 北京京西学校, 朝阳区来广营东路10号 Contact: Lisa Kohl Email: SamstagsschuleBeijing@gmail.com

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The Finnish School in Beijing The Finnish School teaches the Finnish language, culture and habits.

They support and encourage children to develop their mother tongue during their stay abroad. They have 11 teachers and more than 80 children, and the school is celebrating its 15th birthday this year.

The program is open to children from ages 3 and up (up to Grade 9). They meet at the Western Academy of Beijing on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm. Divided into a fall and spring term, each term meets eight times with an additional end-of-the-term party.

Western Academy of Beijing, 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District 北京京西学校, 朝阳区来广营东路10号 Contact: Pirjo Tukia Phone: 158 0104 0672 Email: pirjo.tukia@gmail.com Website: www.suomikoulu.pekinginsuomalaiset.fi

Let’s Celebrate! photo by Mishka Family Photography

It’s almost Christmas: the holiday devoted to a comforting meal and gift exchanges with friends and family. While in chilly Beijing, you don’t have to resort to a Peking duck dinner or gifts purchased from Yashow Market. We’ve got numerous options to get into the Christmas swing of things, including a Christmas play, ice skating, donating your efforts to a charity, and hunting for decorations and gifts. It’s time well spent with loved ones and it’s guaranteed to keep you warm and fuzzy while the winter gusts are blowing!

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Among the full cast, front, row, center, you can’t miss the star of the show: Cinderella

Reinventing the Glass Slipper

Inside Beijing Playhouse’s wacky production of Cinderella

by Sijia Chen; photos by The Bloom Family Photography

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t’s Monday evening at the British School of Beijing’s Sanlitun campus. The cast of Beijing Playhouse are practicing for the premiere of their upcoming show, Cinderella. Choreographer Emma Orr and Musical Director Tanya Davies guide the rehearsal like drill sergeants. The music is punctuated by orders of “No talking in the front row!” or “I don’t want to see limp arms!”

Beijing Playhouse’s first show was a theater adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in 2006. Since then, Beijing Playhouse (BP) has performed such Broadway favorites as Guys and Dolls, You Can’t Take It With You, and The Odd Couple. Over 100 cast and crew members are involved in each production, which typically take 18 months to put together.

Though sponsored by the British School of Beijing, Cinderella includes students from a variety of international schools, including Beijing City International School, Western Academy of Beijing, and the International School of Beijing. Children and teenagers make up roughly half of the 24-member cast.

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sit through such a long play. Instead, there will be a meet-the-characters activity for kids under 6, where they will have an opportunity to take pictures with Cinderella, Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother, and more.

Pantomime: A Distinctly British Tradition Cinderella follows the “true British tradition” of pantomime, or “panto” for short. Traditionally performed around Christmas, pantomimes originated in London’s West End, the British analogue to New York’s Broadway Avenue. They are interactive shows that encourage audience participation, and combine song, dance, theater, slapstick, and double entendres.

The best part of producing a pantomime is the ability to play around with comedy, says Assistant Director Holly Naylor. “In other plays, we sometimes try to hide actors’ weaknesses. Here, we get to play them up.” She cites the Ugly Sisters as an example. They are played by male actors Jack Smith and Karim Oyarzabal, who ad-lib their lines and are encouraged to be over-the-top.

The interactive side of pantomimes can take on many forms, explains

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In pantomime theater, the audience is encouraged to sing along with the chorus

British native Emma Orr: “There are catchphrases for the audience to say. Characters throw sweets into the audience and lyrics are projected onto a screen for everyone to sing along.”

Not Your Grandmother’s Cinderella At first, Cinderella may seem a bit alien to fans of the original fairy tale. This version has an expanded cast of characters, including Cinderella’s father. Dubbed Baron von Bankrup, he is portrayed as an absent-minded man too inept to protect his daughter from the rest of the family. The Ugly Sisters are renamed Cholera and Rubella after the diseases. The heroine herself takes on the alias Princess Bella to attend the royal ball.

One of the most significant additions to the cast is Mr. Buttons, who acts as a narrator and audience facilitator. Played by 12-year-old BSB student Michael Li, Mr. Buttons is in charge of guiding audience participation.

The Fairy Godmother gets a gritty reboot; she stars in a musical number called the “Fairy Godmother Rap” and is backed up by a gang of fairies-in-training. Most of Cinderella’s young actors play two or three different roles, such as dogs, courtiers, court attendants, and villagers who double as the chorus.

Despite these additions, the plot of Cinderella remains intact. All the classic elements are there: Cinderella is persecuted by her stepfamily, sneaks into the royal ball with the help of a Fairy Godmother, dances with Prince Charming, leaves behind a glass slipper, and causes the prince to launch a kingdom-wide search for her.

Practice, Practice, Practice Rehearsals for Cinderella take place four times a week, and last three to six hours depending on the day. Once a week, there’s a musical rehearsal in which the actors focus on song and dance routines rather than scenes. Cinderella’s musical repertoire contains popular songs with re-written lyrics, like Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger,” ABBA’s “Dancing Queen,” and “I Feel Pretty” from West Side Story. The familiarity of these songs to English-speaking audiences enhances the interactive nature of the play. Since pantomimes must appeal to all ages, the song and dance routines are kept simple. “The choreography is nothing complicated,” explains Orr. “It’s meant to help tell the story and add energy, not to show off fancy dance moves.”

For Daniella Novales of the Philippines, the musical numbers

“When I get on stage, I feel like I can do anything” At rehearsal, Michelle Li (in white) leads the pack

are the most challenging part of the show. On one hand, she says, “I like the musical numbers. They’re different from Broadway musicals, because there’s normal music too.” On the other hand, she and many of the other students must juggle deadlines for exams with rehearsals.

Chiffon, Crinolines, and Gold Thread One of the most striking features of the show is the costume design.

Since many of the actors play multiple roles, Cinderella requires a dizzying number of costume changes. Most of the young actors undergo two or three; the stepsisters change up to seven times. Some costumes, like the fairies’ dresses, are recycled from previous Beijing Playhouse productions. Many, however, were drawn out by the show’s costume designer Xu Xin and made over a period of several weeks. In total, there are 40 to 50 costumes.

Xu Xin and Stephannie Tebow (aka the Fairy Godmother) are hard at work during rehearsals, pinning and resizing dresses for some of the younger actresses. “The fitting is very difficult because there are so many ages,” says Xu Xin. “Sometimes an adult dress has to be made smaller for a kid, or vice versa.”

Costume materials include chiffon, netting, cotton, and brocade.

The fairies’ dresses have puffy crinolines and shiny bodices in blue, pink, and yellow pastels. The ballgowns feature liberal amounts of gold thread over red, cream, and ochre fabrics. For the Stepmother, Xu Xin came up with a color scheme of black, purple, and red to convey the character’s cruel nature. Similarly, the Ugly Sisters’ dresses feature “noisy” colors like grey, orange, and yellow with black stripes to evoke wasps or hornets.

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Aidan Emerson (in blue) plays the part of the Page, a royal servant to the Prince (in black, sitting)

Fostering Young Actors For US natives Aidan Emerson (8) and Michelle Li (9), the best part of being in Cinderella is a no-brainer. “I like it because it’s really fun,” says Aidan.

“The best part is being with my friends,” agrees Michelle. “Some people make me laugh, and others make me laugh even more.”

Several cast members are returning Beijing Playhouse actors.

Emerson took part in one of the company’s theatre camps for kids.

His first show was The Wizard of Oz. This time around, he plays the Page, the Prince’s royal servant.

Others, like Li, have previous singing and acting experience, but this is their first show with Beijing Playhouse. Li, a student at BSB, plays Alice the dog, Cinderella’s canine companion. She inspired herself from three dogs that her family used to own. Li is all smiles off stage, but quickly assumes a game face when asked about her role. “When it’s business, it’s business,” the 9-year-old declares.

“In a way, some of these kids got to grow up with Beijing Playhouse,” says Naylor. At 14, Novales is already a company veteran. She has been acting with the theater troupe since the age of 8. In this production, she gets to tackle the part of an old woman named Princess Gladys, as well as a villager and a fairy.

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Are the actors nervous about Cinderella’s impending premiere? “A little bit,” says Novales. “But when I get on stage, I feel like I can do anything.”

Dec 2-18 Cinderella Adapted by Robin Bailes and directed by Michael Gralapp. For tickets, call 6538 4716. RMB 300, RMB 260 (advance), RMB 150 (students and kids), RMB 130 (students and kids advance). Time TBD. Trojan House Theater (performance@beijingplayhouse.com) www.beijingplayhouse.com 木马剧场, 朝阳区百子湾路32号22院街艺术区 Dec 11 Meet the Characters of Cinderella For ages 0-5. Free. 12.15-12.45pm. Trojan House Theater (perfo rmance@beijingplayhouse.com) www.beijingplayhouse.com 木马剧场, 朝阳区百子湾路32号22院街艺术区

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A Festive State of Mind Three families bring their holiday spirit to Beijing

by Sarah Bajc

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he winter months in Beijing have a special appeal. Invigorating temperatures that spawn new dance crazes at bus stops, wistfully silver-tinged coal-scented air and the oh-so-delightful arctic gusts and blasts that remind you of why you would rather spend the season in Beijing than anywhere else. For those rare few who dare to yearn for home at this time, Beijing can still surface a few comforts. Especially in the expatriate crowd, there is quite a selection of celebrations going on. We’ve recently caught up with a few waywardly festive families to learn a bit more about how they make the winter holiday season extra special.

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Feature The Palestrant-Rothschild Family – Hanukkah The Palestrant-Rothschild family has been living in China on and off for many years. Their current assignment began four years ago, bringing the family here from a prior posting in Chicago. Stacy has been through three different rotations here, and Tomar is on his fifth. For the most part, daughters Shiraz, age 5, and Meital, age 2, are true Beijingers despite their American passports.

How will you celebrate the upcoming winter holiday season?

We will light Hanukkah candles at home with our girls and also at the Bet Yaakov Chabad House together with other Jewish families.

Also, as a family, we will spin the dreidel (a spinning top), and sing traditional songs. We will probably also participate in a Skype-enabled menorah lighting with our families in the US. A menorah is a special seven-branched candle holder, and we light one candle for each day of the celebration. We have brought our own menorah from back home in the US, but we get Hanukkah candles through the Beijing Jewish community.

Are there any special foods, drinks and customs you enjoy?

We particularly like to eat potato latkes, which are sort of like fried hash browns, and also sufganiyot (fried jelly donuts). And since the

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How do the kids like to participate in the Hanukkah celebration?

We like to play Hanukkah music at home a few weeks before the holiday in order to get geared up to sing all the traditional songs each night.

Our eldest daughter, Shiraz, will also practice the songs at her school Ganeinu, which is Beijing’s only Jewish school. For decorations, Shiraz will also be doing art projects with Hanukkah themes that we can put around our house. For each of the eight nights of Hanukkah, the kids love spinning the dreidel and receiving gifts. You can imagine how exciting (and dangerous) eight burning candles are to a 5-year-old.

Are there any special activities around Beijing in which you participate as part of your celebration during this season?

Many families host Hanukkah parties in their homes, where we all recite special prayers over the lighting of candles. One of the most fun parts of Hanukkah in Beijing is getting together with the Jewish community to light a large menorah outside at different locations. Since Hanukkah falls in December this year, we usually all freeze as we wait to light the menorah. I think of it as “religious revelation through frostbite.”

Top locations for lighting the menorah in past years have included the Great Wall, the Bird’s Nest and Tian’anmen Square. Some speculate that this year the menorah will be lit in Houhai or Nanluogu Xiang.

Once that happens then all the local copycat bars will probably start selling menorahs!

Bet Yaakov Chabad House Fangyuan Xilu (next to south gate of Si’de Park), Chaoyang District (8470 8238 ext 200, info@chabadbeijing.cn) www.chabadbeijing.com 朝阳区芳园西路（四得公园南门旁）

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For Hannukah, Jewish families can find everything they need at Bet Yaakov Chabad House. The Central Chabad House directly sells many products from the US-based store Judaica, which sells Hanukkah dreidels, menorahs, candles, textiles, cookie cutters, and more.

oil-drenched starchy latkes are not bad enough, we pair them with either sweet apple sauce or rich sour cream. Mmm, delicious. The best sufganiyot are covered in powdered sugar. Hanukkah can be a challenging holiday for the health conscious, to say the least.

The Kubo Family – Christmas The Kubo family hails from the United States and includes Christine, Eddie and their 7-year-old son Andrew. They have lived in Beijing since February 2010, having relocated here from Chicago, Illinois for Eddie’s work.

How do you plan to celebrate the upcoming winter holiday season?

We will be celebrating the holiday season in Beijing and in Chicago, Illinois.

First, we will celebrate Christmas in Beijing with a small Christmas dinner at home with just our family and opening a few gifts before Christmas day. Then, we will celebrate Christmas day in the US with friends and family and lots of great home cooking. Eddie has enjoyed bringing the holiday spirit to his office here as well.

What special decorations do you put out for the holidays?

Decorating for Christmas is a big deal for our family, so both our home and Eddie’s office get a sprucing up. We put up a Christmas tree with lots of lights and ornaments from all over the world. We were able to find many Christmas decorations at Ikea, Sam’s Club and Laitai Flower Market in Beijing. Eddie sets up a Christmas tree in his lobby, with gifts for the office staff under it and Christmas-themed items in shared spaces, and candy canes and chocolates in bowls around the office.

In Beijing, we go out to a restaurant for turkey dinner with our family instead. It is so much work to find all the needed ingredients here! We traditionally eat a honey-baked ham, tons of side dishes and drink Bailey’s Irish cream for dessert. Also, a must is watching American football!

What role does your son play in preparing for Christmas?

Andrew is 7, so he is still very much into helping to decorate the Christmas tree, wrap Christmas presents and helping bake Christmas cookies. He also helps pick out and wrap toys to donate to children in need, which is one of our family traditions. We do a lot of our shopping at the many holiday bazaars around Beijing, which is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit and buy unique gifts for family and friends.

Have you changed your celebration customs since you have lived in Beijing?

The holiday season from Thanksgiving to Christmas in the US is very lively and festive, with lots of celebrating, eating and drinking with friends and family. There are also many holiday decorations everywhere. In Beijing we still enjoy the holiday season with friends and family, but it is just much quieter and not nearly as festive.

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Can you describe any special foods, drinks and customs you enjoy as part of this holiday?

Since Thanksgiving and Christmas are only one month apart, we get to enjoy lots of festivities all together, including seeing family and friends, enjoying great food and lots of Christmas shopping. In the US, we would usually have Thanksgiving dinner at home with just the family: eating turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, potatoes, green beans and much more.

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From left: Catherine, Valeria Rose, Miranda Kyle and Gilbert

The Wilding Family – Christmas The Wilding Family brings an interesting mix of British and Peruvian flair to their holiday festivities. Catherine Loza de Wilding was born in Peru, and Gilbert Wilding hails from England. Both Valeria Rose (6) and Miranda Kyra (3) were born in the UK. Catherine and Gilbert met here in Beijing in 2001, worked in several cities in China until 2005 when they moved to Peru, and then a few years later to the UK. They returned to Beijing last summer, taking up teaching posts.

How do you plan to celebrate in the upcoming winter holiday season?

Our extended family is coming from the UK this year, so we will be visiting lots of tourist places in Beijing and going shopping together for gifts for everyone. We are already getting ready by putting up a Christmas tree, which is always a must for us at home. The girls love decorating it. We also like lights, streamers and stockings. Beijing is full of wonderful places to purchase decorations but we like Nuren Jie (Ladies Street) off Liangmaqiao Lu.

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What role do the kids play in preparing for Christmas?

The girls absolutely love Christmas. In early December, both of them start drawing and painting Christmas pictures that we hang up on the walls or windows. Valeria loves arts and crafts, so she makes sure we have got extra decorations for the tree made by her. In Peru, we really emphasize the birth of Jesus and so we always have a nativity scene on display in our home.

Have you changed your celebration customs in any ways since you have lived in Beijing?

We have had to change our meal customs a little, as we cannot find all of the kinds of food that we would have at home. Also, since family is such an important part of the holiday, it is difficult to replicate.

We have been delighted at how creative Santa has become as more and more celebrators of Christmas move to Beijing. We understand from other families here that he uses a unique way of entering apartments here that do not have a chimney. He apparently has several magical ways to get in, such as through keyholes and through the air-conditioning system. The girls have both suggested that we might not want to leave so many biscuits for him this time.

For places to pick up your Christmas decorations, see Feature (p65).

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Can you describe any special foods, drinks and customs you enjoy as part of this holiday?

On the 24th, we usually have a Peruvian Christmas dinner which includes roasted chicken with vegetables followed by hot chocolate and Pannetone (Italian bread). Afterward, the girls leave a glass of milk for Santa and carrots for the reindeer. On 25th, we have a British dinner, which includes roasted turkey, vegetables, Christmas pudding and mince pies. After our dinner, we open gifts, which is always a big

celebration and lots of laughs. It is also the time of year for cheesy party games, like charades and Who-Am-I guessing games.

The Gift of Hope

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Local children's organizations in Beijing that need your help

by Sijia Chen

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he holidays are a time to be with family, but what about those who have none? Charitable organizations, volunteer groups, and NGOs are often the only source of care and comfort for orphans and critically endangered babies. There are several ways to help: volunteering, donating, organizing a fundraising event, or simply spreading the word. Read on about ďŹ ve local organizations that support sick, disadvantaged, or orphaned children. Give the gift of warmth, education, medical care, and a full belly this Christmas to those who need it most.

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At Little Flower, Lily watches over Hu Hu (in blue) and Mu Mu (in pink)

Little Flower Projects Little Flower Projects is a branch of China Little Flower, a US-registered charity founded in 1998. Little Flower has existed in its current form since May 2009. The grassroots organization has partnerships with two registered foundations in China and has cared for children from over 50 local orphanages around the country. Since October, Little Flower has given around-the-clock care to a total of 311 children.

Notable projects: Providing critical medical care to babies is Little Flower’s priority. The charity also offers group foster homes for physically disabled children who are unlikely to get adopted, hospice care for children with incurable medical conditions, long-term care for physically and mentally disabled children, and help for special cases – such as children from poor families with medical or educational needs.

Organization size: Little Flower has a bit over 100 employees and volunteers. Though the organization may care for just 75 children at a time, they are looked after on a 24/7 basis. To manage the workload, Little Flower organizes three shifts per day.

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Other ways to help: Little Flower encourages interested parties to visit their project sites and see how they can help. Since the charity is a grassroots organization, it relies on the community for financial support.

Though money donations are appreciated, Little Flower urges people to become a "fundraising machine" for them by hosting fundraising events and spreading the word about their mission.

Most pressing needs: Money to cover basic running costs like caregiver salaries (Little Flower’s biggest expense), medical costs, utilities, rent, transportation, and repairs.

English-speaking staff? The training program is offered in both English and Chinese, and there is always someone on the project sites who speaks English.

Little Flower Projects Office: Assunta (Beijing) Culture Development Co Ltd, Rm 1748, Hyundai Motor Tower, 28 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (info@littleflowerprojects.org) www.littleflowerprojects.org 朝阳区霄云路28号现代汽车大厦1748室

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How to volunteer: Volunteering is critical to Little Flower’s efforts, but the charity prefers serious volunteers who are willing to commit their time. Children are welcome, but they may need to be accompanied by their parents.

There are three types of volunteers: Care Volunteers, Team Volunteers, and Resident Volunteers. Care Volunteers go through a training program and are expected to make a regular time commitment. Little Flower usually has one full-time staff member for every two to three children; Care Volunteers are the ones who step in when this standard ratio cannot be kept. They comfort, feed, and care for the children, as well as provide play and stimulation. They usually live near Little Flower's project sites.

Team Volunteers don't necessarily live in China. They have specialized skills and take on a special role within the organization. It sometimes involves interacting with children, but it can also be a purely administrative or communication role. Team Volunteers must sign an agreement with Little Flower.

Last but not least, Resident Volunteers are those who have made a minimum time commitment of six months and actually live at a Little Flower project site. They care for the children, and also perform administration and communication tasks.

PHOTO: Small World Photo Studio

Volunteers from top left (clockwise): Sarah Brasseur, Sonya Tetley, Polina Savelyeva, Ibrahim Abdi, Jordan Tetley

Packs of Hope Packs of Hope operates out of the River of Grace Church near Sanyuan Qiao. The group provides backpacks filled with school supplies, toiletries, clothing, and small gifts to children in need in both Asia and Africa. Their projects in China focus on backpacks and used clothing distribution. Packs of Hope also collects donations and regularly sends containers to Africa for orphans and impoverished rural families. For a complete list of drop-off locations for backpacks, visit the church’s website.

Notable projects: Packs of Hope has distributed over 4,600 backpacks and gifts to disadvantaged children since their first donation drive in 2005. Since 2007, the charity has also sent three containers to Africa and is getting ready to send out another 40-foot container by the end of the year. In the past, Packs of Hope has also built a school for an orphanage in Liberia, Africa.

Organization size: Packs of Hope is one of several charity projects run by the River of Grace Church. It’s not an NGO, but rather a seasonal or project-based organization. There is no full-time staff, but several volunteers work on Packs on Hope every year.

How to volunteer: When large donations come in, Packs of Hope gathers volunteers to pack and sort through the goods. Older kids are welcome to join.

Other ways to help: Packs of Hope encourages people to organize their own backpack drives. The church can supply empty backpacks

for the applicant’s school, group, or company to fill. Backpacks can be stocked with school supplies, clothing, toiletry products, and small gifts.

Most pressing needs: In addition to filling backpacks, Packs of Hope needs donated clothing for its charitable projects. They are currently looking for winter clothes, blankets, and other supplies for the families of children who receive backpacks.

English-speaking staff? All of the organizers speak English.

“I came to the River of Grace Church in 2007. It was then that I first heard about the Packs of Hope project. That year, I was asked to help sort and pack backpacks so they could be sent to needy children. Several months later, we got pictures of the children receiving their donations. I was so touched when I saw their smiling faces. They were so happy to get new clothes, mosquito nets, school supplies and lots of other things they needed. It really touched my heart, and I realized that I’m able to do more to help these kids.”

- Ibrahim Abdi, Somalia The River of Grace Church The Great Hotel, 2/F, 1 Zuojiazhuang Lu, Chaoyang District (6466 1680, 131 2690 5684, info@theriverofgrace.com) www.theriverofgrace.com 朝阳区左家庄路1号，北京贵国酒店2层

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How to volunteer: Bethel currently needs expert volunteers in fields like translation, education, and fundraising. In addition, Bethel is always looking for groups, organizations, and companies to help with physical projects like harvesting corn or building greenhouses. For details on how to contribute, visit the “Get Involved” section on Bethel’s website.

Other ways to help: Besides volunteering, people can also donate money or items, sponsor a child, or buy something from the Bethel charity store. Those interested in sponsoring a child can do so directly through Bethel’s website. The Bethel charity store carries original products made by groups like the Beijing Guild, a local handicraft club. Depending on the product, 40-100 percent of the proceeds will go to Bethel.

Most pressing needs: Bethel needs staple items like toilet paper, cooking oil, rice, paper towels, and diapers. Some of their children require ongoing medical attention. Other general health costs include vitamins, common medicines, and yearly check-ups for the students.

Twenty-two-year old Bridget reads a book in braille at Bethel

Bethel China Foundation Bethel is a national organization that provides training, education, and services to blind and visually impaired orphans in China. The charity was founded in 2002 by a French couple, Guillaume and Delphine Gauvain.

Bethel is comprised of a foster home in Liugudao Village and a newly opened charity store in Shunyi.

English-speaking staff? The entire administration and education staff speaks English. The children are taught in both English and Chinese; some can even speak a bit of French or Korean.

“The first day I was there, I remember tearing up as I sat in on a class and being painfully aware of the children's' disabilities. It did not take long at all to realize that the children, in spite of all of their difficulties, were happy. While I do believe that I had a large impact on them, I think that they had a larger impact on me. The memories I have of my time there and the people I met will forever have a warm spot in my heart.”

-Lynelle Chen, 19, US

Notable projects: The Love is Blind project gives education, foster care, and medical services to students at Bethel’s training centers in Beijing and Zhengzhou, Henan. The Beijing location covers 17 acres and produces its own eggs, fruits, and vegetables. The foster home’s self-sustained model allows children to garden and raise animals independently. Bethel also started a national initiative, called Project 555. It provides resources, professional training, and medical screenings to partner orphanages throughout China.

The Love is Blind Project Liugudao Village, Doudian Township, Fangshan District (8031 0383, info@bethelchina.org) www.bethelchina.org 房山区窦店镇交道六股道村

Organization size: Bethel has about 90 employees from all over the world. The organization has two to 200 volunteers at any given time, depending on how much time people have to contribute. Volunteers range from large group that help out on the farm for an afternoon or an individual who spends a few hours teaching a child a new skill.

Bethel Charity Store Store hours TBD. 3 Jingmi Lu (between Laiguangying Donglu and Xiangjiang Beilu), Shangpin Township, Shunyi District (8031 0383, shop@bethelchina.org) 顺义区尚品小镇京密路3号

Roundabout Roundabout is a not-for-profit organization that acts as a bridge between people in need and those who'd like to donate to their cause.

Roundabout supports around 48 charities in the Beijing area, as well as others throughout China and Mongolia. The group is well-known to the expat community for organizing charity book fairs in partnership with international schools. Roundabout doesn't currently have a physical address, but they will continue to do charitable projects as they look for a new location.

Organization size: Roundabout has a paid staff of four local women and around 20 volunteers.

How to volunteer: Volunteers can help with fundraising, marketing, assisting with the store and merchandising, sorting donated items and books, and lending a hand at book fairs. Children can also help by leading their classmates in fundraising efforts; many high school

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Other ways to help: People can donate good quality items they no longer need, such as books, toys, games, furniture, household foods, decorative items, baby products, and bicycles. They can also organize clothing drives at school or at work; Roundabout can help with sorting and transportation. Financial donations, sponsorships, and partnerships with specific organizations are welcome. Roundabout can also match organizations, families, or schools with specific interests to a relevant charitable group.

Most pressing needs: During the winter months, Roundabout's priority buys coal for poor orphanages in Shaanxi and Hebei Provinces, and providing clothing and blankets to children and the elderly. At other times, it depends on the specific needs of the organizations supported

by Roundabout. However, the team does provide school and art supplies to many migrant schools and orphanages.

English-speaking staff? Most of Roundabout’s volunteers are English-speaking. (donations@roundaboutchina.com, volunteer@roundaboutchina.com) http://roundaboutchina.com

PHOTO: COURTESY OF BETHEL CHINA

Notable projects: Roundabout has helped fund life-saving medical surgeries for children; provided warm clothing, blankets, and food to elderly men and women in Hebei province; sponsored three elderly men to stay in safe and warm group homes; gave coal to heat several orphanages in Shaanxi and Hebei; and sent clothing to areas like Qinghai province that were struck by natural disasters.

students also get community service hours by working at the store or organizing fundraisers.

Feature New Hope Foundation New Hope Foundation was started by Americans Joyce and Robin Hill to provide care and medical attention to abandoned infants with physical deformities. Their children’s home in the northeast of Beijing takes in babies under 6 months of age and helps them find foster homes in the area. The foundation also works with local children’s welfare institutes to raise awareness of the children’s plight and ensure a future for their infants.

Notable projects: New Hope Foundation has helped thousands of people over the last ten years. They currently have five units caring for 300 babies from all over China.

PHOTO: JUDY ZHOU

Organization size: The foundation has four volunteers and 540 local staff members.

How to volunteer: There are limited volunteering opportunities in Beijing. Instead, people are encouraged to visit the home and see how they can help out.

Other ways to help: The foundation is always in need of financial support, food, and clothing.

Most pressing needs: The children’s home needs a range of medical supplies: over the counter medicines, creams/gels, prescription drugs, nutrition products, and more. They also need baby items like winter clothes, bottles, bibs, and double strollers in any quantities that people can provide. For more details, visit New Hope Foundation’s website.

English-speaking staff? Yes. 97 Zhongxin Jie, Guojiawu Village, Beiwu Township, Shunyi District (6142 4156/76, info@hopefosterhome.com) www.hopefosterhome.com 顺义区北务镇郭家务村中心街97号

New Hope Foundation is home to around 300 Chinese babies

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Feature

Christmas in the Capital Ten ways to celebrate this winter holiday

by Kara Chin and Sijia Chen

The Jolly Man On December 10, the International Center for Veterinary Services will host a Christmas party for people and their pets. Santa Claus will ensure everyone has a “meowy” Christmas by giving out gifts to good little animals.

Santa continues his Beijing tour by appearing at the Fairmont Beijing’s Christmas-themed teddy bear buffet on December 11, 18, 24, and 25.

Kids can nibble on scones, cookies, sandwiches, and other treats as they wait to take a picture with old St. Nick.

On December 18, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will hit the ice with kids aged 3-10 at the beijingkids’ Santa on Ice event at Le Cool. Other treats include Christmas snacks, hot chocolate, picture opportunities, and a surprise gift. Be sure to RSVP. On December 25, Santa will cap off the holiday season with the Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street’s Christmas buffet. The food selection includes fresh seafood, meat roasts, and various kinds of desserts.

For complete information, see Events (p14).

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The Gifts Sure you can find something in Yashow Market or Silk Street Market, but if you’re tired of bumping elbows with strangers, consider looking for presents elsewhere. Claire’s Music Studio and Roundabout present a CD of holiday music, sung by children and families, for RMB 100. CDs can be purchased at Claire’s Music Studio and 100 percent of the proceeds go to the orphanage. For more information on charities, including Roundabout, see Feature (p61). For something chic and trendy, consider the museum shops in Today Art Museum and UCCA in 798 for design items, from prints, postcards, notebooks and bags. For a more unique print, check out new-kid-on-the-block ZiAn Print and Graphics (more on p13). Another great shop is Plastered 8, which offers a range of graphic tees for all ages with iconic Beijing logos, as well as keychains, coasters, bags and thermoses. Currently, they are having big sales on Taobao. com. Also, consider the Little Gold Book, which has pages of discounts to restaurants. For more info, see Noticeboard (p20).

PHOTO: JUDY ZHOU, WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO HILTON BEIJING

The Decor Tianyi Market in Fuchengmen has everything you can think of, including fake Christmas trees, Santa Claus suits, Christmas lights, and more. The chain Hola branches across Beijing selling Christmas wrapping, garlands, snow globes, scented candles. Also, the furniture store Ikea has Christmas stockings, tree ornaments, festive tableware, window decorations, tree lights, and wrapping paper.

For Christmas greenery, check out the Laitai Flower Market near the Lufthansa Center or Beidong Floriculture Garden in Shunyi. The Liangma Flower Market can also do deliveries by flatbed bicycle or mianbaoche for RMB 10-30, depending on the distance and your haggling skills. Ask for pointsettias (yīpǐnhóng, 一品红), mistletoe (hújìshēng, 槲寄生), holly (dōngqīng, 冬青) or Christmas wreaths (shèngdàn huāhuán, 圣诞 花环).

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PHOTO: JUDY ZHOU. WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO HILTON BEIJING

The Mass Capital Community Church will provide two Christmas services on Sunday December 11 at 9am and 11am.

At the 9am service, they will hold a full program for kids, with a Christmas performance. Alternatively, Beijing International Christian Fellowship (BICF) will hold a Christmas Eve services at 6pm on December 24.

Also on December 24 at 7pm, the River of Grace Church will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service. All services will be conducted in English and are for foreign passport holders only.

The Entertainment Until December 18, English-language theatre troupe Beijing Playhouse puts on on a raucous production of Cinderella at the Trojan House Theater. In true British fashion, audience members are encouraged to boo, hiss, and cheer for Cinderella, Prince Charming, and the rest of the 24-strong cast. For more on this, check out Feature (p54).

From December 26-27, the National Ballet of China performs Tchaikovsky’s renowned Swan Lake at the National Centre for the Performing Arts.

Older kids will enjoy this tragic tale of love between the cursed swan princess Odette and her paramour, Prince Siegfried.

On January 7, Beijing Playhouse introduces one of Dr. Seuss’ most famous creations to Beijing audiences in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The cast is made up of 6-14 year olds from the group’s Kids Winter Theatre Camp at Dulwich College Beijing.

Jan 7 How the Grinch Stole Christmas RMB 300, RMB 260 (advance), RMB 130 (kids and students advance). 2pm. Dulwich College Beijing, Legend Garden Campus (performance@beijingplayh ouse.com) www.beijingplayhouse.com Dec 26-27 Swan Lake RMB 100-680. 7.30-9.30pm. National Centre for the Performing Arts (6655 0000) www.chncpa.org/ens

The Tree This green giant is available at Pinnacle Plaza and Beidong Floriculture Garden (averaging RMB 1,000 per tree) in Shunyi.

Downtown, prices for real pines at Liangma Flower Market range from RMB 350 for 1.3m and up to RMB 1,500 for 3.5m. Laitai Flower Market will also carry the real thing. Otherwise, save yourself the clean-up and pick up a faux tree at Wal-Mart, Ikea or Carrefour.

The Gingerbread House Gingerbread, gumdrops, frosting, oh my! These edible four walls come in all shapes and sizes at various locales in town, including Hilton Beijing, Comptoirs de France, Grand Hyatt, South German Bakery and Kempi Deli. Or make it an afternoon of crafting, after picking up a darling do-it-yourself gingerbread house from Ikea for RMB 20.

The Lights On December 11, the Choir Deutsche Kantorei Peking performs a selection of German Christmas carols in the Kempinski Hotel’s Ballroom. The concert is led by musician Daniel Tappe, who won the first prize in international organ competitions in France and Germany.

After the performance, there will be free mulled wine and cookies in the lobby and another recital by a children’s choir. The event is part of the Kempinski’s tree lighting ceremony.

Every year, a three storey tall Christmas tree holds court in the Hilton Beijing’s lobby. It’s accompanied by a 32-square meter winter landscape complete with cobbled roads, houses, cars, cafes, shops, villagers, and model trains.

Or combine Christmas cheer with some shopping, head to Solana for its annual lighting extravaganza, featuring giant seashells, an underwater-themed light canopy, and a giant Christmas tree.

If you’re into kitsch, Nuren Jie (Ladies Street) next to the Laitai Flower Market puts up a Christmas village every year.

Dec 11 Christmas Concert at the Kempinski Hotel Free. 6pm. Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center (6465 3388) www.kempinski.com/en/beijing

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Feature The Feast No holiday season is complete without a culinary centerpiece. For some families, it’s a stuffed turkey; for others, it’s a glazed ham or a roast chicken. In the Sanyuanqiao area, Kempi Deli offers its Turkey Takeaway special until December 26. Choose one of the following: a whole roasted US turkey (RMB 168/kg), a grain fed farm goose (RMB 148/kg), a honey glazed ham from Virginia (RMB 148/kg), or a leg of lamb (RMB 128/kg). It comes with three sides and stuffing.

At April Gourmet, A Food Affaire is a full-service deli and catering service with four branches across Beijing. For the holidays, expect complete turkey dinners and succulent pork roasts. Call ahead for prices.

Near Chaoyang Park, Chef Too offers complete and fully cooked turkeys to go. It costs RMB 1,280 for a 5.5-6.4 kilogram bird or RMB 1,675 for an 8.2-10 kilogram bird. The price includes side dishes.

If you’d rather cook yourself and live in the Sanlitun area, artisanal French butcher Boucherie Michel sells cuts of beef, veal, lamb, pork, and sausages. A precooked 6-kilogram turkey from the US costs RMB 108/kilogram and must be ordered a week in advance. Roasted chickens are available every day for RMB 58/bird.

Alternatively, Baode Home Delivery delivers to your doorstep. Customers can buy quality beef, poultry, pork, lamb, seafood, and other imports straight from their website. Delivery is free for orders RMB 500 and over within the Fifth Ring Road. Orders under that amount and outside the delivery zone are charged RMB 30 a pop. A 7.7 kilogram turkey from the US costs RMB 358.

The Ice Skating Houhai Lake won’t freeze over until mid to late December, but there are lots of indoor rinks to get a head start on ice skating season. The All Star Champion Skating Club in Solana is a 800-square meter ice rink, popular for both casual and professional skaters. Admission costs RMB 40 for 30 minutes.

Located in the CBD, Le Cool is a good spot for a casual skating session. Admission, which ranges from RMB 30-50, includes 90 minutes of skating and the equipment rental fee.

For something a little different, the third annual Bird’s Nest Snow Festival will run from December 18 to mid-February of 2012 at the National Stadium.

There will be 57,000 square meters of games and activities for kids and teens, including ice skating.

Last year, there was a snow maze, snowball throwing, cage soccer on snow, free skiing, and more. Though prices haven’t been confirmed, last year it cost RMB 50 for admission to the stadium and RMB 120-180 for complete access to the festival.

Anu’s little brother Tobi Talabi (5 months old) is all smiles and giggles about the upcoming holidays

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PHOTO: JUDY ZHOU, WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO HILTON BEIJING

Dec 18-mid Feb The 3rd Bird’s Nest Snow Festival Price TBD. 9am-5.30pm. Bird’s Nest National Stadium (8437 3008) www.n-s.cn/en

Feature RESOURCES A Food Affaire Daily 8am-11pm. 1/F, April Gourmet, 5 Xingfuyicun Lixi, Chaoyang District (135 0107 1114 Simon Gauthier) 朝阳区幸福一村西里5号绿 叶子食品店1层

Ikea 宜家 Daily 9am-11pm. 59 Futong Donglu, Chaoyang District (400 800 2345 Customer Hotline, cs.cnikea@ikea.com) www.ikea.com/cn 朝阳区阜 通东大街59号

All Star Champion Skating Club 全明星滑冰俱乐部 Daily 10am-10pm. 1/F, Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District (5905 6328) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号 蓝色港湾国际商区1层

Kempi Deli 凯宾美食廊 Daily 7am-10pm. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388 ext 4227, restaurant. beijing@kempinski.com) 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店1层

Baode Home Delivery 宝德美食网 Daily 10am-8pm. Rm A3058, Zhanhua Bldg, 15 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District (400 687 3663 Ordering Hotline, infobj@baodefood. com) www.baodefood.com 朝阳区工体东路15号展华商务A3058室

Le Cool 国贸冰场 Daily 10am-10pm. Mon-Fri: RMB 30 from 10am-6pm, RMB 40 from 6-10pm. Sat-Sun RMB 50. B2/F, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 5776, lecool@cwtc.com) wwwlecoolicerink.com 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸地下2层

Beidong Floriculture Garden 孙和大北东花艺苑 Daily 9am-5.30pm. 150m south of Sundahe Qiao, Jingshun Lu, Shunyi District (8459 3093) 顺义区京顺路孙大河桥南150米 Beijing International Christian Fellowship 1) Room FA 201, 2/F, 21st Century Theater, Chaoyang District (8454 3468, information@bicf.org); 2) Building C (Basement) Raycom Info Tech Park, Haidian District (8286 2813, information@bicf.org) www.bicf. org 1) 朝阳区21世纪剧院FA201室 2) 海淀区融科资讯中心C座地下

Nuren Jie (Ladies Street) Daily 10am-8pm. 9-1 Maizidian Xilu, Chaoyang District (6462 9989) 北 京女人街服装市场，朝阳区麦子店西路9号甲1号

Boucherie Michel 米歇尔肉店 Daily 9am-8pm. 1/F, Jiezuo Dasha, 55 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (6417 0489) 朝阳区幸福村中路55号杰座大厦1层

Plastered T-shirts Daily 10am-10pm. 61 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District (134 8884 8855) www.plasteredtshirts.com 东城区南锣鼓巷 61号

Capital Community Church Beijing Arts Exhibition Center, 1A Shunhuang Lu (north of Beijing Riviera), Chaoyang District (8046 2716) www.capitalcommunitychurch.org 顺义区孙河乡顺黄路甲1号

River of Grace Church 2/F, Great Hotel, 1 Zuojiazhuang, Chaoyang District (6466 1680, info@theriverofgrace.com) www.theriverofgrace.com 朝阳区左家庄 1号北京贵国酒店二层

Carrefour 家乐福 Daily 8.30am-10.30pm. 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District (5190 9508) 朝阳区广渠路31号 See directory under Supermarkets for more listings.

Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park 蓝色港湾国际商区 Daily 10 am-10pm. 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District (5905 6565/68) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号

Chef Too 美西西餐厅 Tue-Sun 11am-2pm, 5-10 pm. Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu (opposite West Gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District (6591 8676, chefbilly@yahoo.com) 朝阳公园西路（朝阳公园西门对面） Claire’s Music Studio L507 Euro Plaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Shunyi District (8113 8282, michoedu@yahoo.com.cn) www.michoeducation.com 顺义区顺义区 天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆广场, 5层, 507室 PHOTO: JUDY ZHOU. WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO HILTON BEIJING

Liangma Flower Market 亮马花卉市场 Daily 8.30am-6.30pm. South bank of Liangma River, 758 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (6504 2446) 朝阳区东三环北路758号, 燕莎 商城南, 亮马河南岸

Comptoirs de France 法派 Daily 7am-8.30pm. 1/F, Bldg 5, Hairun International Apartment, 2B Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District (5135 7645) 朝阳区将台路乙2号海润国 际公寓商业5号楼1层 See Directory under Bakeries, Delis & Desserts for more locations.

Grand Hyatt 东方君悦大酒店 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District (8518 1234) 东城区东长安 街1号 Hilton Beijing 北京希尔顿酒店 Daily 24 hrs. 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5865 5000) 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号 Hola 特力屋 Daily 10am-10pm. 1 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District (6772 8007) www.hola.com.cn 东城区东直门南大街1号 See Directory under Shopping for more locations.

South German Bakery德南面包房 Daily 9am-10pm (restaurant), 7am-10pm (bakery). 27 Lucky Street, 1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District (5867 0201) 朝阳区朝 阳公园路1号好运街27号 Tianyi Market 天意市场 Daily 9am-7.30pm. 259 Fuchengmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District (6407 2981) 西城区阜成门外大街259号 Today Art Museum 今日美术馆 Daily 9am-5pm. Pingod Space, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District (5862 1100) www.todayartmuseum.com 朝阳区百子湾路32号 Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) 尤伦斯当代艺术中心 Tue-Sun 10am-7pm. 798 Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (8459 9269) www.ucca.org.cn 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号 大山子艺术区 Wal-Mart 沃尔玛超市 Daily 7.30am-10.30pm. B1/F, Block B, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District (5960 3566) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场B座 B1层 See directory under Supermarkets for more listings.

ZiAn Print and Graphics 子安方家胡同店 Tue-Fri 1-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-6pm. 30 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng District (131 4649 3917, ziangraphics@gmail.com) 东城区方家胡同30号

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Family Dining

Family Dining American A Food Affaire Daily 8am-11pm. 1/F, 5 Xingfuyicunxili (on the ground floor of Lianbao Apartments next to Yu Xin restaurant), Chaoyang District. (135 0107 1114) 朝阳区 绿叶子食品店, 幸福一村西里5号一层 American Steak & Eggs Affordable meals, from classic American diner breakfasts to fancier dinner specials. They have a kids’ menu, books, toys and patience.

Daily 7am-midnight. Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai (directly north of the Friendship Store, one traffic light west of Silk Market), Chaoyang District. (6592 8088/8788) www.steakeggs.com.cn 喜来中 北美西餐, 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街(友谊商 店北面, 秀水西边第一个红绿灯) Blue Frog Daily 10am-2am. 1) 1/F Bdg 1, U-Town, Sanfeng Beili, Chaoyang District.

(8561 2665, gregory@bluefrog.com.cn); 2) S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4030, gregory@bluefrog.com.cn) www. bluefrog.com.cn 蓝蛙, 1) 朝阳区三丰北 里,悠唐生活广场1号楼1层; 2) 朝阳区三里屯 北路19号三里屯Village南区4号楼3层S4-30 Chef Too No kids menu but they’ll love the penne meatballs. With a little help from mom and dad, kids can share one of Chef Too’s famous steaks with a side of mash.

If you’re happy for them to get their hands messy, try the BBQ ribs. Sunday Brunch (RMB 68-98, served until 3pm, try the poached eggs with a side of spinach and mushrooms, pancakes, huevos rancheros and more) is where the real kid-friendliness kicks in, though. For dinner kids will love the bruschetta or any of their yummy pasta options. All staff speak good English; providing they’re not super busy, they are very attentive. Indoor seating with some booth-style seats as well as the standard table and chair setup. Voted “Outstanding American” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 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, chefbilly@yahoo.com) 美西西餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门（3号门）对面 Element Fresh This sunny Shanghai import showcases a healthier side of American food, with elaborate salads, smoothies and sandwiches. Popular weekend brunch menu. Voted “Best American,” “Best Brunch (Affordable)” and “Outstanding Family Friendly Atmosphere” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Restaurant Awards. 1) Mon-Fri 10am11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-11pm. S8-33, Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 1318); 2) Daily 10am-11pm. 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6433 5058) www.elementfresh.com 新元素, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区8号楼S8-33; 2) 朝阳区将太路6号 Fatburger This famous American diner offers premium Australian lean beef burgers freshly grinded daily and cooked to order the way you like it. Juicy burgers comes in singles, doubles or triples accompanied by skinny fries, fat fries or homemade onion rings and hot wings, hot dogs, and imported ice cream shakes all set amidst a warm and comfortable ambience of 80’s music playing in the background. Voted “Outstanding Burger” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Restaurant Awards.

Daily 11am-9pm. 1-LB01 The Grand Summit, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Compound (in the same building as Tavola and Starbucks, across the street and 300 m north of the Kempinski Hotel’s main entrance), 19 East Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District.

(8532 1878, leelee@fatgburgerlover.com, jwu@fatburger.com) www.fatburger.com 朝阳区东方东路19号亮马桥外交公寓1号楼会 所1层1号铺

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Flamme International Grill Flamme offers service and style for a relative bargain among steakhouses in Beijing. The bruschetta comes topped with wild mushrooms and Himalayan black truffles is in fact a generous portion of button mushrooms sautéed with a liberal dose of truffle oil. A petite Australian tenderloin (RMB 108) was done and served with a tart watercress and cherry tomato salad. A dozen sides (RMB 18) are listed, including addictive matchstick fries and gingered baby carrots.

The vegetable lasagna was pasta-less, but layers of zucchini and goat cheese made it a savory non-meat option. Service is excellent, as well as the dessert: the brioche bread pudding was a treat. Voted “Outstanding New Restaurant of the Year (NonChinese) and “Outstanding Steak” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-midnight. 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 Fuel Daily 11am-late. 1/F, Langham Place, 1 Er Jing Lu, Beijing Capital International Airport (southwest of Terminal 3), Chaoyang District. (6457 5555) http://beijingairport.langhamplacehotels.com 朝阳区 首都机场二经路1号朗豪酒店(T3航站楼西南) Grandma’s Kitchen Tuck into hearty Yankee tucker at any of the five cozy locations of this franchise started by an actual American Grandma. Enjoy sandwiches, burgers, steaks and shakes (banana variety known to be addic-tive). Voted “Outstanding American” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 8am-10.30pm.

47-2 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District.

(6528 2790, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail. com); 2) Daily 7.30am-11pm. 0103, Bldg B, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 3055/6, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail.com); 3) Daily 10am-11pm. 5/F, Wudaokou U Center, 28 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District.

(6266 6105, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail. com); 4) Daily 7.30am-11pm. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District.

(6503 2893, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail. com); 5) Daily 10am-10pm. 28 Shique Hutong (across from Beixinqiao subway exit C), Dongcheng District. (8403 9452, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail.com) http:// grandmasbeijing.com/ 祖母的厨房, 1) 东城 区南池子大街47-2号; 2) 朝阳区东三环中路 39号建外SohoB座0103; 3) 海淀区成府路28号 五道口购物中心5层; 4) 朝阳区建国门外秀水 南街甲11号(友谊商店后面); 5) 东城区北新 桥石雀胡同28号(地铁五号线北新桥站C出口) Lily’s American Diner The owner of this Shuangjing restaurant cut her teeth at Steak & Eggs; she’s now created a menu of her own offering a sizeable selection of classically greasy North American and Tex-Mex fare like cheeseburgers, roast beef melt subs and chicken or beef fajitas. All-day breakfast specials including buttermilk pancakes with two eggs, plus bacon, sausage or ham. Generously sized beef burritos come wrapped in suitably soft, yet resilient tortillas, with assorted vegetables and “Lily’s spices.” The beef nachos aren’t quite like those in Texas, but they’re entirely edible by Beijing standards. Daily 8am-midnight. 1) 200m east from north gate of Jindi Mingjing Xiaoqu, exit E of Sihui subway station, Chaoyang District. (lilysdelivery@yahoo.com); 2) Unit 2-18, Bldg 2, Tianzhi Jiaozi, 31 Guangqu Lu (northeast corner of Shuangjing Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6592 5548, lilysdelivery@yahoo.com) www.lilysbeijing. com 1) 朝阳区四惠地铁北E出口金地名京小区 北门对面往东200米; 2) 朝阳区双井桥东北角 广渠路31号院天之骄子2号楼底商2-18 The Filling Station An American dinerstyle joint serving burgers, steaks and other classics. The adult menu features a selection of burgers (RMB 58-98) – which includes a side fries dusted with chili pepper – and hotdogs (RMB 38-58); while the

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ample kids menu has “Sausage Spiders” (hot dog sausages with spaghetti legs, RMB 35), “Easy Peasy Mac n Cheese” (RMB 35) and other offbeat selections like banana pancakes (RMB 35) and virgin cocktails called “mocktails” (RMB 20) designed especially for kids. The playroom comes complete with slides and older kids can test out the retro selection of video games or give the foosball table a try, making Filling Station a great place for a family meal or lazy afternoon lunch. Daily 11am-9.30pm.

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)

Bakeries, Delis & Desserts CCSweets Artisanal cupcakes, cakes, cookies.CC is an artist, jewelry designer,chocolatier & cakedesigner. She uses only the best gourmet, imported ingredients to make her cupcakes, cakes and cookies. CC Sweets also custom designs cupcakes, cakesand wedding cakes to order. Try their Crazy forChocolate Six-Pack, containing sixvarieties of chocolate cupcakes. Check their website for details and rotating flavors. Daily 8am-8pm. Unit 109, Bldg 11, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6533 6973, cchow68@gmail.com) www.ccsweets.cn 喜 喜饼房, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新城国际 11号楼109号 Colibri Cafe Nestled in the trendy entertainment destination alongside creative labels and high end boutiques, this Café offers more than 20 flavors of cupcakes (RMB 23), all handcrafted with fine ingredients and topped with soft butter cream, designed by award-winning San Franciscobased studio Eight Inc, who embodies the vibrant spirit of the Hummingbird to Colibri.

Sandwiches and coffee would complement the colorful spread of mid-day snack. Daily 9am-10pm. 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 Comptoirs de France 1) Daily 7am8.30pm. Daily 7am-8.30pm. Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics Shop Number 1, Chaoyang District. (5927 7597); 2) Daily 7am-8.30pm. (opening soon) Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics Shop Number 2, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District.; 3) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 1/F, Bldg 5, Hairun International Apartment, 2B Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 7645); 4) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 55-1, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6416 2853); 5) Daily 7am-10.30pm. Door 102, Pacific Century Place Department Store, 2A Gongti BeiLu, Chaoyang District. (6539 2005); 6) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 2/F Riviera Plaza, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District.

(8470 2347); 7) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 1/F, East Lake Club, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6461 1525); 8) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 4 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8562 3355); 9) Daily 7am-8.30pm.

L-111, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 6309); 10) Daily 7am-8.30pm. Rm 102, 1/F, Bldg 15, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5480) www.comptoirsdefrance.com 法派, 1) 朝阳区将台路 2号北京和睦家医院店; 2) 朝阳区将台路2号 北京和睦家医院2店; 3) 朝阳区将台路乙2号 海润国际公寓商业5号楼1层; 4) 朝阳区幸福 村中路55-1号; 5) 朝阳区工体北路甲2号盈科 中心商场102单元; 6) 朝阳区来广营东路5号 2楼东侧; 7) 东城区东直门外大街35号东湖俱 乐部1层; 8) 朝阳区日坛北路4号; 9) 顺义区 裕翔路99号天竺镇欧陆广场L111室; 10) 朝阳 区建国路89号华贸中心15号楼102 Kempi Deli Daily 7am-10pm. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5741) http://www.kempinski.com/EN/ BEIJING/RESTAURANTS%20AND%20BARS/ RESTAURANTS/Pages/restaurant6.aspx 凯

宾美食廊, 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店1层 Pie House Despite what a generations of people raised by cartoons might believe, the proper destination for a banana cream pie is not in your opponent’s face.

The divine vanilla custard from Pie House deserves to be in no one’s face but your own. Born of American pie enthusiast Mark Huetsch’s inability to bear a pie-less lifestyle in Beijing, Pie House delivers rich, heavenly pastry free within the Fourth Ring Road or to Wudaokou. Their pie lineup including pumpkin, French cream, key lime, and blueberry (RMB 149-249), and extends to mousses and tartlets. Delivered to your door on time, still warm and full of gooey fruit filling, these pies could solve a domestic dispute. Daily 9am-9pm. Delivery only, order five hours in advance. Daily 9am9pm. (5166 4464) http://www.piehouse. com.cn 派悦坊 Sweet Tooth Founded by Meilian Tan, an Australian with a strong passion for all things sweet, this bakery aims to satisfy your sweetest cravings with made-to-order specialty desserts. They use high-quality local and imported ingredients to produce a range of cakes, cupcakes, muffins, cookies and bars. Favorites include Australian Pavlova and Lamingtons, as well as mini Oreo cheesecakes, cake pops and cake balls.

Delivery only. There is a RMB 15 delivery fee within the Fourth Ring Road, including Wudaokou. Additional surcharge applies to addresses outside these areas. Check the website for details and latest desserts. (150 1121 7173, contact@sweettoothbeijing. com, order@sweettoothbeijing.com) http:// sweettoothbeijing.com Tous Les Jours 1) 1/F Viva Mall, Fulicheng, Shuangjing Qiao, Chaoyang District.; 2) Daily 7am-10pm. 1/F, New International Plaza, 3 Maizidian Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8458 0255); 3) Daily 7am-10pm. 1/F, China View, 2A Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6501 1275); 4) Daily 7am-mignight. 35 Chengfu Lu (opposite Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District. (6256 0783) 多乐之日, 2) 朝阳区 麦子店西路3号新恒基国际大厦1层; 3) 朝阳 区工体东路甲2号中国红街1层; 4) 海淀区成 府路35号城铁五道口站北出口

Buffets Bubbalicious Brunch Sunday 11.30am3pm. 2/F Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(5922 8888 ext 8102) 朝阳区东三环北路7号 金茂北京威斯汀大饭店 InspiRED Brunch Sunday 11am-3pm. 1/F Westin Beijing Financial Street, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 7810) 西城区 金融街乙9号 The Orchard An institution among residents of residents of out-of-town expat hideout Shunyi, The Orchard comes highly recommended for its affordable menu of western food and emphasis on organic produce, with ample provision for little ones making it an ideal spot for family dining. The restaurant’s remoteness from the city center lends it added appeal as a retreat from the rough and tumble of urban life (although the surrounding village of Hegezhuang, which is also home to Green T. Living and the Yin Yang Community Center, is quickly gentrifying), but does make transportation something of a headache – finding a taxi back into town can be a challenge, so come equipped with a plan. The well-known Sunday brunch (11am-3pm) is RMB 180 a person. Children can relax with a video and enjoy the cushy chairs in the kids’ room, or head outside for a stroll around the lake with mom and dad.

Voted “Outstanding Brunch (Affordable)” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-3pm, 6-9pm. From Jingshun Lu, turn left (west) at Shunbai Lu Intersection, (turn at the driveway just west

Directories of the Hegezhuang Village Sign), Shunyi District. (6433 6270) 果园, 顺义区崔各庄乡 何各庄村(过何各庄村路标往南转) Renaissance Cafe 6am-midnight. Renaissance Beijing Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 9999 ext.3121) http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotelinformation/restaurant/bjsrh-renaissancebeijing-chaoyang-hotel/ 朝阳区朝阳区霄云 路36号 北京国航万丽酒店

Cafes & Sandwiches Drum and Bell Daily 1pm-2am. 41 Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng District.

(8403 3600) 鼓钟咖啡馆, 东城区钟楼湾胡 同41号 Maan Coffee Korean-run cafe specializing in waffles, desserts and other snacks. Daily 9am-midnight. 7 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8457 3470) 漫咖啡, 朝阳区将太西路7号 Mrs Shanen’s Bagels This Shunyi staple run by a Chinese-American native of Brooklyn, New York offers Beijing’s best bagels (in a variety of flavors, including jalepeno cheddar, sesame and cinnamon raisin), as well as burgers, sandwiches(served on a choice of pita, ciabatta or bagels) salads, artisan pizza, cheeses, breads, cakes, cookies, ice cream and an extensive breakfast menu. Produce and other organic products from the owner’s other venue Green Cow Farm are also available. The venue also includes a large children’s playroom is equipped with toys, kid-sized chairs and tables and an entire Chinese kitchen in miniature. Sun-Thu 7.30am-8pm, Fri-Sat 7.30am-8.30pm. 5 Kaifa Jie, Xibaixinzhuang (next to Capital Paradise), Shunyi District.

(8046 4301) 单太太贝谷面包房, 顺义区西白 辛庄开发街5号 (紧邻名都园) Wild Honey Daily 10am-9.30pm. 01-19, 1/F, Fortune Mall, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6530 9149) 吉乐瑞, 朝 阳区东三环中路7号财富购物中心一层01-19

Cantonese and Dim Sum Herbal Cafe This Hong Kong cafe doesn’t drench their food in oil, MSG and salt, serves herbal teas, soups, dim sum, and stir-fries in a comfortable atmosphere.

Dishes RMB 10-58. 1) Daily 8am-4am. B02, 17 Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 4679); 2) Daily 11am-11pm.

S6-33, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 0618) 泰 和草本工坊, 1) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场 10号楼B02; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village南区6号楼3层s6-33 Tang Palace Seafood Boat Those in the know name this chain as haveing some of the best dim sum in town. The a la carte options aren’t half bad either - try the roast pigeon, manadarin fish and durian puffs. Reservations recommended. Daily 7.30am-10.30pm. 1) 1/F, Minzu Hotel, 51 Fuchengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District.

(6605 9327); 2) Store 2, Bldg 9, Joy City, 101 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(8552 9488); 3) 1/F, Xizang Dasha, 118 Beisihuan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6498 5543); 4) 1/F, Haoyue Jianguo Hotel, 17 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District.

(65131288); 5) 3/F Novotel Xinqiao Hotel, Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District.

(6512 9603) 唐宫海鲜坊, 1) 西城区西城区 复兴门内大街51号民族饭店1楼; 2) 朝阳区朝 阳区朝阳北路101号朝阳大悦城9楼2号(青年路 口); 3) 朝阳区朝阳区北四环东路118号西藏 大厦1楼; 4) 东城区东城区建国门内大街17号 好苑建国商务酒店1楼; 5) 东城区东交民巷 新侨饭店3楼

Central & South American Brazilian Barbeque Gauchos Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Gate 3, inside Chaoyang Park (by the lake), 20 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang Dis-

trict. (8595 2661) 卡乌秀巴西烤肉, 朝阳区 朝阳公园西路20号 (朝阳公园3号门内) Brazilian Churrascos Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 1/F Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou, 8 Beisihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8498 2288 ext 6178) www.crowneplaza.com/beijingwuzhou 巴 西烤肉, 朝阳区北四环中路8号五洲皇冠假 日酒店1层 Latin Grillhouse Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 511pm, Weekend 11am-3.30pm, 5-11pm.

C1-11, Block 1, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6126/8) 拉丁餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国 际商区1号楼C1-11 The Mexican Kitchen Mexican food for Beijing’s gringos. The small ones will be kept happy with the tasty treats on the kids’ menu. The restaurant provides a convenient baby-changing table in its bathroom, and is also happy to host your kid’s next birthday party. Daily 10.30am-9.30pm.

705 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 4558/59, catering@globalcuisinebeijing. com) http://www.globalcuisinebeijing.com/ mexicankitchen 墨西哥厨房, 顺义区天竺开 发区荣祥广场705号

(40 0820 9777) 小南国, 1) 东城区金宝街 89号金宝大厦2楼; 2) 西城区金融大街17号 中国人寿中心3楼301; 3) 东城区王府井大街 东方新天地广场地下一层CC18号铺; 4) 东城 区东直门南大街1号北京来福士购物中心5楼 04-05号铺; 5) 朝阳区新源南路1-3号都汇天 地商场4层401-A号铺; 6) 朝阳区工体北路8号 三里屯SOHO一栋3楼

Cooking Lessons and Schools

The Fig Tree 202, Bldg A, Chaowai Soho, Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (139 1056 6742, info@thefigtree.cn) www.thefigtree.cn 朝阳区朝外大街朝外Soho702室A座

European

Da Dong Roast Duck Kids love getting their fingers dirty when crafting pancake after pancake of delicious duck at this Beijing favorite. Aside from the duck, they also have a large selection of homestyle standards. Voted best “Chinese Restaurant of the Year,” “Beijing Duck” and “Best for Impressing Visitors” in the 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 5/F, Jinbao Dasha, Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1234); 2) 1-2/F, Nanxincang International Plaza, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (5169 0329); 3) 3 Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu (southeast corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6582 2892/4003) 北京大董烤鸭店, 1) 东城区金宝街金宝大厦5层; 2) 东城区东 四十条甲22号南新仓国际大厦1~2楼(立交桥西 南角); 3) 朝阳区团结湖北口3号楼东三环路 (长虹桥东南角)

SALT Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 6-10.30pm, Sun Brunch noon-4pm. 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japanese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6437 8457) www.saltrestaurantbeijing.com 盐, 朝阳区将台西路9号2层（珀丽酒店西边）

Din Tai Fung Taste just one hand-rolled dumpling and you’ll know why they’re famous around the world (and a big hit with the kids). Playrooms available. Voted “Best Dim Sum” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5-10pm. 24 Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6462 4502); 2) Mon-Fri 11.30am-9.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10pm.

7/F, Dangdai Shangcheng, 40 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (6269 6726); 3) Daily 11.30am-9.30pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, China Central Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1536) www. dintaifung.com.cn 鼎泰丰, 1) 朝阳区新源 西里中街24号; 2) 海淀区中关村大街40号当 代商城7层; 3) 朝阳区建国路87号华贸中心 新光天地6层

Vineyard Cafe This hutong cafe, specializing in comfort food and comfy couches, is both hip and sensible, and their hearty English breakfasts are excellent weekend brunch fare. Good pizza and excellent beer selection. Voted “Outstanding Brunch (Affordable)” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Tue-Sun 11.30am11.30pm. 31 Wudaoying Hutong (just north of the Confucius temple), Dongcheng District. (6402 7961, info@vineyardcafe.cn) www.vineyardcafe.cn 葡萄院儿, 东城区五 道营胡同31号

Shanghai Min (Xiao Nan Guo) 1) 2/F, Jinbao Plaza, 89 Jingbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (40 0820 9777); 2) Rm 301, 3/F, China Life Center, 17 Jinrong Dajie, Xicheng District. (40 0820 9777); 3) Stall CC16, B1/F, Oriental Plaza, Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (40 0820 9777); 4) 5/F, Raffles City Beijing Shopping Center, 1 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District.

(40 0820 9777); 5) Stall 401-A, 4/F, IFC Mall, 1-3 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District.

(40 0820 9777); 6) 3/F, Bldg 1, Sanlitun SOHO, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District.

toys, arts and crafts, and, on weekends, an ayi keeping things real. Voted “Best French (Affordable)” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-3pm, 5.30-11pm. Rainbow Plaza (Longbo Guangchang), 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (south of the Great Wall Sheraton), Chaoyang District. (6595 5135/9) www.flo. cn 北京福楼餐厅, 朝阳区东三环北路16号隆 博广场二层

German

The Hutong Set in an attractive courtyard, this is one of Beijing’s best informal cooking schools with classes on everything from regional Chinese cuisine to pizza making and Pakistani curries. Also offers a variety of meetings, clubs and workshops focused on intercultural friendship and learning. 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District. (6404 3355; 159 0104 6127, info@the-hutong.com) www.thehutong. com 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号(北新桥地铁 站东南边）

Chinese

Hai Di Lao Daily 9-2am. 1) 4/F Wangjing International Commercial Center, 9 Wangjing Jie, Chaoyang District. (6595 0079); 2) A2 Baijiazhuang Lu, Sanlitun (west of Beijing No. 80 Middle School), Chaoyang District. (6595 2982) 1) 朝阳区望 京衔9号望京国际商业中心4楼; 2) 朝阳区白 家庄路甲二号第80中学西侧

Family Dining

Schoolhouse Canteen The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu Great Wall serves casual Western food and affords great views of the Great Wall from its outdoor terrace. The menu focuses on lite Italian fare and kidfriendly options, as well as homemade ice cream and desserts. Available for overnight stays, parties and events. On-site activities include glass blowing and art classes for kids. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-8pm.

12 Mutianyu Village, Huairou District. (6162 6506/6287) www.schoolhousecanteen.com 小园, 怀柔区慕田峪村12号

Paulaner Brauhaus This long-running restaurant is one of Beijing’s best choices for authentic, if pricey, Bavarian-style German food (think sausages and sauerkraut).

Located next to the Kempinski hotel, the venue features a 429-square-meter beer garden that can seat up to 290 and its own microbrewery that brews Paulaner’s own beer (including light and dark wheat beers), with prices ranging from RMB 46 for a small glass to RMB 114 for steins.

Schnapps, liquers, digestifs and aperitifs are also served and a la carte items include pork knuckle and hog roast served on traditional cast iron pans, and a range of Bavarian snacks served on wooden boards. Daily lunch specials go for RMB 112 and includes dishes ranging from lamb shanks to Viennese chicken. Daily 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5732) http://paulanerbrauhaus.com/beijing/home 普拉那啤酒坊 餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店 Schindler’s Tankstelle A very traditional German restaurant, right in Ritan Park.

This casual, fun eatery will appeal to the whole family, with excellent service and exceptionally kid-friendly food. Highchairs are available, but we recommend sitting outside on long benches, Bavarian beer hall-style so it doesn’t matter how much food gets on the floor. As far as the menu is concerned, it’s sausages, sausages, sausages. There are many different types that are generally healthy, low-fat and imported. Parents claims the mashed potato is the best in Beijing. 1) Daily 10ammidnight. 15A Guanghua Lu (200m east of Ritan Park South Gate), Chaoyang District.

(8562 6439); 2) Daily 11am-midnight. 1 Houshayu Zhen, Shayu Lu, Shunyi District.

(8042 2291) http://www.schindlersinfo. de/ 申德勒加油站, 1) 朝阳区光华路甲15号 (日坛南门往东200米); 2) 顺义区沙峪路后 沙峪镇1号

Indian & Pakistani

French Boucherie Michel Opened by a young French butcher of the old school, this artisanal shop and restaurant has gained a wide following with its selection of highgrade beef, veal, lamb, and pork (50-110 RMB per kg). Patrons also recommend the pates, sausages (including merguez) and Parisian-style hams. Freshly roasted chicken, quiches, frozen dishes such as coq au vin, as well as a range of well priced French wines are also for sale.

The small French restaurant upstairs delivers the same meat, now cooked, in a cozy checkered-tablecloth setting or, in season, on the curbside patio. Daily 9am-8pm. 1/F, Jiezuo Dasha, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6417 0489, boucheriemichel@hotmail.com) 米歇尔肉 店, 朝阳区幸福村中路杰座大厦底层 Brasserie Flo Superb, if pricey, French cuisine (the chateaubriand, in particular, is outstanding, and the wine list is good).

This restaurant also has a pleasant playroom for children, complete with

Ganges Indian Restaurant This is a good restaurant for the gastronomically adventurous. Spicy dishes can be cooked without the heat upon request (probably a good idea for the young ones). There’s a play area with two kids’ tables and chairs, plus books and crayons mixed in with other toys. For smaller diners, there are a few highchairs available. In a nutshell, this is delicious Indian food in a comfortable environment that won’t break your budget.

Winner of “Best India/Pakistani” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards.

Daily 10am-11pm. 1) Set to open on December 1, 2011. 6/F, Wudaokou U-Center,

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Chengfu Lu, Haidian District.; 2) 2/F, Paddy O’Shea’s, 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6417 0900); 3) 138A, B1/F, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 2999); 4) S93-3, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 0181/6121); 5) 5/B, Hairun International Apartment, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 8353) www.ganges-restaurant.com 恒河印度餐厅, 1) 海淀 区成府路五道口U-Center6层; 2) 朝阳区东直 门外大街28号爱尔兰酒吧2层; 3) 朝阳区光华 路9号世贸天阶地下1层138A; 4) 朝阳区三里 屯路19号三里屯Village南区S93-3; 5) 朝阳区 将台路2号海润国际公寓底商5号 The Taj Pavilion This is a great place for a family meal and would make for a wild birthday experience for teens – a visit to the Cosmic Bowling Alley next door followed by a classic Indian meal. Lille kids Kids unfamiliar with Indian cuisine might find certain dishes a bit too exotic, though many dishes can be prepared with less fiery spice. Try the Chicken tikka, tandoori gobi (cauliflower kebabs), or dal palak (yellow lentils cooked with spinach). As a side note, the bathrooms are located outside the restaurant in the hallway. Voted “Outstanding Indian” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 1) F2-03, 2/F, North Tower, China Overseas Plaza, 8 Guanghua Dong Li, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 5866); 2) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Shoudu Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6436 7678, 6437 6688 ext 3811); 3) L222, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 3238) http://www.thetajpavilion.com 泰 姬楼印度餐厅, 1) 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; 2) 朝阳区 首都机场路将台路丽都假日酒店广场缤纷廊 3层; 3) 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆时尚购 物中心L222室

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Alio Olio West gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District. (6594 0938) 朝阳区朝 阳公园西门 Annie’s Serves trattoria favorites like antipasto, soups, pastas and pizza. Parents give the restaurant gold stars for its numerous highchairs, while kids enjoy making their own small pizzas and playing in the well-stocked toy corners. Voted “Most Family Friendly” and “Best Italian” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) 105, Bldg 3, China View, 2C Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1469); 2) 1/F Ruisai Business Building opposite ascott beijing, Chaoyang District.

(6568 5890); 3) Daily 11am-11pm. West Gate of Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8589 8366); 4) Daily 11.30am-11pm. 16 Dongsanhuan Lu (next to CD Blues Cafe), Chaoyang District. (6503 3871); 5) Daily 11am-11pm. Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu (next to Chaoyang Park West Gate), Chaoyang District. (6591 1931); 6) Daily 11am-11pm. Across from Western Academy Beijing, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 4768); 7) 11am-11pm. Unit 2-3-93, Ritan Highlife, (opposite north gate of Ritan Park), 39 Shenlu Jie, Chaoyang District. (8569 3031); 8) Daily 11am-11pm. Jiuxianqiao, Jiangtai Lu, Shangye Jie, Chaoyang District. (6436 3735) www.annies.com.cn/en/ 安妮意大利 餐厅, 1) 朝阳区工体东路丙2号中国红街大厦 3号楼105室; 2) 朝阳区瑞赛大厦商务楼一层 (北京雅诗阁服务公寓对面); 3) 朝阳区建国 路88号Soho现代城西门; 4) 朝阳区东三环路 16号(农展馆正门南侧); 5) 朝阳区朝阳公园 西路（朝阳公园西门）; 6) 朝阳区来广营东 路5号京西学校对面; 7) 朝阳区神路街39号日 坛公园北门对面日坛上街2-3-93号; 8) 朝阳 区酒仙桥将台路商业街 Michael’s Place Italian Ristorante Despite the comfortable decor, brick pizza oven, kiddie corner and decent selection of imported wines, Michael’s free-n-quick home delivery might just be its strongest

asset. Pizzas and pastas range RMB 48-75.

Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. L112, Euro Plaza, (Opposite the Exhibition Hall), Central Villa District, Shunyi District. (8042 4457, 8046 3359) 北京明天意大利餐厅, 顺义区天竺镇 裕翔路99号欧陆时尚购物中心一层112号（国 展对面）

Japanese Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar Watch and listen to your food as it sizzles and cooks to your preference. Haru impresses with sleek decor and the quality of the food. Kids will be entertained by the chefs flaming hot plates, and the large portion servings mean this is a great place to spend a few extra kuai on a family night out. 1) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30pm-10pm.

902 Pinnacle Plaza, Jingshun Lu, Shunyi District. (8046 5112); 2) Unit N4-30, 3/F, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (6415 2112) 尚水长廊铁板烧餐厅, 1) 顺义区天 竺镇开发区荣祥广场902; 2) 朝阳区朝阳区 三里屯路11号院（Village北区）能号楼三层 N4-30单元 Hatsune Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm.

1) 2/F, Heqiao Bldg C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6581 3939); 2) S8-30 (opposite Element Fresh), Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 3939) 隐泉日本料理, 1) 朝 阳区光华路甲8号和乔大厦C座2层; 2) 朝阳区 三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区8号楼S8-30 Matsuko Serving up one of Beijing’s best known buffets since 1992, this chain of Japanese restaurant feeds hungry white collar types with its bountiful spread of sushi, sashimi, noodles and more. The daily lunch buffet (RMB 98, Mon-Fri 11.30am2pm, RMB 108 Sat-Sun 11am-2.30pm) features over 60 kinds of dishes, ranging from eel with teriyaki sauce and tempura shrimp to sushi rolls and desserts. Children under 110 cm eat for free. Be forewarned that the different branches charge different prices for the buffet. Voted “Outstanding Japanese” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 11.30am2pm,5-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 1) 78 Anli Lu (Subway Line 5 Datun Lu East Station), Haidian District.

(5963 6663, li_juan1997@sina.com); 2) 1/F, 8 Nanxinyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District.

(8731 9890, li_juan1997@sina.com); 3) 2/F, Jinglong Dasha, 225 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6509 8999, li_juan1997@sina.com); 4) Baijiazhuang (south east corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6582 5208, li_juan1997@sina.com); 5) 39 Liangmaqiao Lu (opposite 21st Century hotel), Chaoyang District. (8453 4062, li_juan1997@sina. com) http://www.matsuko.com.cn/e_index_hoawei.asp 松子, 1) 海淀区安立路78号 （5号线大屯地铁站东）; 2) 朝阳区南新园西 路8号龙头公寓南栋一层; 3) 朝阳区朝阳北 路225号京龙大厦2层; 4) 朝阳区星期五餐厅 对面松阪屋; 5) 朝阳区亮马桥39号（21世纪 饭店对面） Tairyo Teppanyaki The “Benihana of Beijing” specializes in all-you-can eat teppenyaki (RMB 150 for lunch, RMB 168 dinner) served up by knife-wielding chefs who slice and dice everything from beef and lambchops to cod filets and shrimp in front of you. Also serves sashimi and other assorted eats. The Sanlitun venue aims for a more upscale clientele and charges RMB 198 for all-you-can-eat-and-drink. Voted “Outstanding Japanese” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-11pm. 15 Wanliu Zhonglu, Haidian District. (8256 6044); 2) Daily 11.30am3pm, 5.30-11pm. S2-32, 3/F The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 8075, 6416 0075); 3) Daily 10am-1pm, 5-11pm. 305 China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1180/1); 4) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. 2/F, Yaxing Mansion, Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang

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District. (6461 2336); 5) Mon-Fri 10am1pm, 5-11pm. Building E, Shenggu Jiayuan, Anzhen Qiao, Chaoyang District. (6444 8855/66) http://www.tairyo.cn/ 大渔铁板 烧, 1) 海淀区万柳中路15号; 2) 朝阳区三 里屯路19号The Village at Sanlitun 南区，三层 S2-32; 3) 朝阳区工体东路中国红街305号; 4) 朝阳区麦子店街亚星大厦2层; 5) 朝阳区 安贞桥胜古家园E座

Mediterranean Argo Daily 11.30am-11pm. 59 Wudaoying Hutong (100 meters west of Vineyard Café), Dongcheng District. (8403 9748) 东 城区五道营胡同59号 The Olive Cafe Salads, sandwiches, dinner, health food, juice and desserts. Outdoor dining on warm days. Also serving weekend brunch. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm.

17 Gongti Beilu (opposite north gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang District.

(6417 9669) 朝阳区工体北路17号

Middle Eastern Biteapitta Falafels, hummus, sandwiches and shawarma. Set meals available. Good value for money. Voted “Best Middle Eastern” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm.

2/F, Tongli Studio (same block as Le Petit Gourmand), Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6467 2961, ilovepitta@biteapitta. com) 吧嗒饼, 朝阳区三里屯后街同里2层 Dini’s Kosher Restaurant Sun-Thu 11am-10pm (available for private functions Saturday nights). Inside Bet Yaakov Chabad Community Center, 9-12 Fangyuan Xilu (near south gate of Si’de Park), Chaoyang District. (139 1074 0109) www. kosherbeijing.com 蒂妮犹太餐厅, 朝阳区芳 园西路9-12号（四得公园南门）

Pizza Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory 1) Daily 11am-11pm. Shop 2, Hairun International Apartments, corner Jiangtai Lu and Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (5135 8557); 2) Daily 11am-midnight. Bldg.

3, China View, (rear side, opposite City Hotel), Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District.

(8587 1404/1370) www.gunghopizza.com 叫板披萨, 1) 朝阳区将台路2号海润国际公寓 （将台路和方园西路的十字路口）; 2) 朝阳 区工体东路中国红街3号楼 Hutong Pizza With a quaint, cozy atmosphere, this pizza joint located just off the beaten track of Houhai offers arguably the best pizza (RMB 60-120) in Beijing. The veggie burgers are also hugely popular.

Daily 11am-11pm. 9 Yindingqiao Hutong, Xicheng District. (8322 8916) 胡同比萨, 西 城区银锭桥胡同9号 The Kro’s Nest 1) Daily 10-2am (kitchen closes 11pm). Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from Salsa Caribe), Chaoyang District. (8523 6655); 2) Mon-Thu 10ammidnight, Fri-Sun 10-1am. 35 Xiaoyun Lu (opposite Renaissance Beijing Chaoyang Hotel, next to Kou Fu Ju restaurant), Chaoyang District. (8391 3131) 乌巢, 1) 朝阳区工体北路4号院 (卡利宾拉丁舞俱乐部 对面); 2) 朝阳区霄云路35号(国航大厦万丽 酒店对面, 口福居旁)

Southeast Asian Lau Pa Sak On weekdays, this Singaporean joint is packed with diplomats and professionals, but at lunch on weekends it’s taken over by kid-toting huaqiao feasting on nasi goreng, curry puffs and Hainan chicken (surprisingly, they serve a pretty satisfying hamburger). The laksa is among the most authentic in town and regulars rave about the beef rendang, nasi goreng fried rice and condensed milk coffee. Don’t forget the pandan cake for dessert. The forgiving staff are happy to let your kids check out the fish tank. Daily 11am-11pm.

Directories Xindong Lu (opposite Canadian Embassy), Chaoyang District. (6417 0952) 老巴刹, 朝 阳区新东路加拿大使馆对面 Malacca Legend This elaborate Malaysian restaurant boasts serene water views and zesty Southeast Asian cuisine. Also offers catering services and delivery in the Shunyi area. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 1/F Building B, Ocean International Center, 58 Dongsihuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 0075); 2) On the banks of Luoma lake, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8049 8902) 马 六甲传奇, 1) 朝阳区东四环路58号远洋国际 中心B座1层; 2) 顺义区后沙峪镇罗马湖畔

Thai Bali Papaya Bali Papaya offers authentic Indo-Thai cuisine in a venue sporting wooden décor paired with bright colors, contemporary Gamelan music and Indonesian and Thai art. The flavors on offer are akin to the real deal - try the refreshing Thai Beef Salad with its zing of lemongrass and cilantro and the Indonesian Fried Rice set, which includes fried egg and chicken, along with tender peanut sauced chicken satay. The Thai Green Curry comes with a kick (rice, however, is not included). Daily 11am-11pm. 2/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (5208 6029) 朝阳区三里 屯路81号那里花园2层 Purple Haze Restaurant & Bar Thai cuisine served amongst purple hues.

Books, coffee and Wi-Fi create the perfect atmosphere for a lazy afternoon. Wednesday night jazz at the China View location.

Consistent winner of Best Thai/Southeast Asian in the Beijinger Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11.30pm. Opposite the north gate of the Workers’ Stadium (in the small alley behind the ICBC Bank), Chaoyang District. (6413 0899, 8774 6387, purplehaze@purplehaze.com.cn) www. purplehaze.com.cn 紫苏庭, 朝阳区工体北 门对面胡同工商银行后

ventive health screenings and medical care in a quiet and comfortable environment.

Internationally trained doctors and nurses provide care for internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, dentistry, pediatrics, ENT, immunization, ophthalmology, Traditional Chinese Medicine and specialist appointment. The health screening department offers comprehensive customized health screenings for individuals and corporate clients. Direct billing with international insurers is provided.

Languages spoken: English, Japanese, Korean, German, Chinese. 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 朝阳区亮马桥路40号 AmAsia International Medical Center Formerly known as American-Sino Hospital, AmAsia International Medical Center focuses on meeting women’s and children’s healthcare needs in a warm and relaxing environment.

AmAsia uses the latest international medical technology and is staffed by English-speaking doctors experienced in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology. Nurses and midwives also speak English and the center can provide language services in both Japanese and Russian. Provides direct billing with most major international insurance providers, as well as allowing direct payments. Daily 24hrs. 218 Xiaoguan Beili, Anwai Dajie, east of Olympic Center, Chaoyang District. (6496 8888/5151) www.asog-beijing.com 东方美华医院, 朝阳区 安外大街小关北里218号( 奥体中心东)

Chaoyang District. (6773 2700, customerser vice@intecheye.com) www.intecheye.com 英 智眼科医院, 朝阳区潘家园南里12号潘家园大 厦1，4，5层 Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Affiliate of Capital University of Medical Sciences, was established on February 25, 1958. The Hospital, subordinated to Beijing Bureau of Public Health, is the third clinical college of Capital University of Medical Sciences. As a hospital officially identified to be at the top grade in China, it conducts medical treatment, teaching, scientific research and disease prevention. 8 Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8523 1000, http://www.bjcyh.com.cn/english/) 北京朝阳 医院, 朝阳区工体南路8号 Beijing HarMoniCare Women and Children’s Hospital (HMC) Beijing HarMoniCare Women and Children’s Hospital (HMC) offers medical services both Chinese and western families with JCI (Joint Commission International) standard. HMC is strategic partner of PHMI and cooperates with Teaching Hospital of Harvard Medical School—Boston Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital. Located next to Olympic Forest Park, HMC covers an area of 13,000 square meters. HMC is a medical center in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics.

A2 Xiaoguan Beili, Beiyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6499 0000, contact@hmcare.org) www. hmcare.net 朝阳区北苑路小关北里甲2号

Amcare Women’s & Children’s Hospital This newly opened hospital near the Lido focuses on maternity services, women’s health and pediatrics. Foreign language support is available upon request.24-hr appointment service. Daily 8am-4.30pm. 9 Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6434 2399 24hr hotline, 800 610 6200) www.amcare.com.cn 北京美中 宜和妇儿医院, 朝阳区朝阳区芳园西路9号

Vegetarian Elaine’s Vegetarian Restaurant and Bar Elaine’s quaint little garden supplies generous portions of Chinese vegetarian fare. The selection of over 100 wellportioned dishes, including the requisite imitation meat dishes (including imitation “duck,” recreated soy “chicken” and sizzling bogus “beef”) are popular with both vegetarian and carnivorous diners. Daily 11am-2pm, 4.30-9.30pm. Walk 800m along the banks of Luoma Lake, 100m north of Luoma Roundabout, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8048 5088) 素心小筑, 顺 义区后沙峪镇罗马环岛向北100米左转, 沿罗 马湖畔800米 The Veggie Table The shitaki mushroom burger would bully many of Beijing’s beefy sandwiches out of the ballpark. Sesame studded, stodgy whole-wheat bread encloses a fat, herby ‘shroom patty, served with deliciously crispy “baked” home fries and coleslaw cut by someone who understands the stuff. Other big hitters included a shocking pink beet salad spiked with crunchy walnuts, hummus thick like nearly-set cement, and ajvar, a paste of eggplant, onion and red pepper spread on dark rye bread. The dal bhat, served with organic brown rice, is another gutsy, flavor-packed dish, best washed-down with one of the well-chosen craft beers. WedMon 11am-11pm. 19 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6446 2073) 吃素的, 东城区五道营胡同19号

Family Health Clinics & Hospitals 21st Century Health Care- Beijing Glory Clinic Glory Clinic was established in 1998 and offers high standard, integrative pre-

Bayley & Jackson Medical Center Provides comprehensive medical and dental services with English-speaking staff. Onsite radiology, laboratory and pharmacy service. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm. 7 Ritan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8562 9998, billing@ikang. com) www.bjhealthcare.com 庇利积臣医疗中 心, 朝阳区日坛东路7号 Beijing Antai Maternity Hospital Founded in 2003, Beijing Antai Maternity Hospital is the first hospital in Beijing with a water birth center to allow natural births. The hospital also researches male and female infertility, recurrent miscarriage, endometriosis, and more. Daily 8.30am-5pm. Building 18, Court 1, Xingheyuan, Jiayuan Road, Fengtai District.

(67735551, 67537768) www.antaihospital. com 北京安太妇产医院, 丰台区北京丰台嘉园路 星河城1号院18号楼 Beijing Aier-Intech Eye Hospital 15 years of eye care experience, including emergency treatment, telephone consultations, laser vision corrective surgery and preventative care.

On-site shop sells frames and lenses. The VIP clinic has English-speaking staff, many trained overseas. Can direct bill to many international insurance companies. Daily 8.30am-4.30pm.

1,4,5/F Panjiayuan Plaza, 12 Panjiayuan Nanli,

Beijing International SOS Clinic One of the world’s leading international healthcare, medical and security assistance company with 66% of the world’s Fortune 500 companies choosing International SOS. Since 1989, International SOS has led international-standard medical care in China, with a 24/7 alarm center hotline, a dedicated air ambulance, four international quality clinics staffed with expat and foreign doctors and 200+ network of medical service partners. International SOS Beijing clinic is the city’s leading family practice and specialist services clinic, represented by 15 nationalities, including English, French, Japanese, German, Spanish, Korean and Chinese-speaking doctors. Offers 24/7 Emergency Services, GP, Pediatrics, Gynecology, specialists, Pharmacy, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Dentistry and Orthodontics, Optometry. 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号琨莎中心一座105室 Beijing Tiantan Puhua International Hospital A private, international-standard hospital offering a range of emergency services and out patient care. Beijing Tiantan Puhua Hospital has a full, English speaking staff on call 24-hours. Medical services include: neurology and neurosurgery, Beijing’s only international standard podiatric center, occupational and physical theraphy, plastic surgery and and non-surgical cosmetic services, hand surgery, orthopedics, ENT, oncology, full physical check-ups starting at RMB 900, on-site imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services. Specialist consultations are RMB 200-800 and direct billing is available for more

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than 20 international insurance companies.

24-hour emergency care. 7am-10pm(MonFri). 8am-10pm(Sat-Sun). 12 Tiantan Nanli, Chongwen District, 800m west of the south gate of the temple of heaven, Chongwen District. (67020836, puhuachina@gmail.com) www.puhuachina.com, www.puhuachina.cn 北京天坛普华医院, 北京天坛普华体检中心, 崇 文区天坛南里12号 Beijing United Family Jianguomen Health & Wellness Center Offers family medicine, counseling services, stress management, health screening, a dental clinic, and radiology, laboratory and cosmetic services.

Mon-Fri 8.30am-12pm,1pm-3.30pm. B1/F, the St. Regis Residence, the St. Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(8532 1678) www.ufh.com.cn 北京和睦家健康 中心, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号北京国际俱乐部 饭店公寓楼地下一层

Beijing United Family Hospital Beijing’s only private, international-standard hospital offering the full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services. BJU has a team of over 60 certified expatriate and internationally trained physicians and surgeons. Clinics include pediatrics, OB/GYN, dental, ophthalmology, counseling, ENT, physiotherapy, TCM chiropractics and dermatology. It’s the first choice for many expatriates giving birth in China, and is the choice for referral from other hospitals without in-house birthing units. Wide range of medical and surgical specialties provided. The ICU and emergency room are open 24hrs. An independent blood bank operates on site. Direct billing is available with a range of insurance providers. Consultation fees for first-time patients are RMB 323-1,294. Fees for return patients are RMB 174-971. 1) MonSat 8.30am-5pm; Sun 8.30am-midnight. St Regis Wellness Center. B1/F, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8532 1678); 2) Mon-Thurs 9.30-7.30pm, Fri-Sun 9.30am4.30pm. 818, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District.

(8046 5432); 3) Mon-Fri noon-8.30pm. 2/F Grand Summit, Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District. (5927 7005); 4) Mon-Sat 8.30am5.30pm. 24-hour emergency care. 2 Jiangtai Lu (in the Lido area), Chaoyang District. (5927 7000, 5927 7120 (ER ), fax 5927 7200) www.ufh.com.cn 北京和睦家医院, 1) 朝阳区 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部饭店地下 1层; 2) 顺义区顺义区天竺房地产开发区日祥社 区818号; 3) 朝阳区朝阳区第三使馆区二层; 4) 朝阳区将台路2号 Beijing United Family Shunyi Clinic Offers family medicine, a pediatric clinic, women’s health services, travel medicine, family counseling, physiotherapy and pediatric physiotherapy. Mon-Thu 9.30am-7.30pm, Fri-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm. Unit 806, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 5432, fax 8046 4383) www.ufh.com.cn 北京和睦家医院诊所, 顺义区 天竺开发区荣祥广场806号 Beijing Yuyuantang Clinic of TCM Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-8pm. 1/F, North Bldg, Longtou Apartment, 8 Nanxinyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8732 7455　, yuyuantang@longtou.net) blog.sina.com. cn/yuyuantangTCM, http://gogendo.longtou. net/en/about.php 北京御源堂中医诊所, 朝阳 区南新园西路8号龙头公寓北栋一层

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Care for Children Family Services Clinic The Family Services Clinic is one of the only Centers in Beijing offering multidisciplinary services to help families with their child’s development, cognition, education, socialemotional and/or behavioral functioning of a child. We offer consultations, screening assessments, comprehensive assessments, interventions, training and therapy. Our services include:In-school Behavior Support, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychological Support, Family Counseling, Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Development training for teachers and schools, Chinese family support. Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. Bldg 101 River Garden, 7 Yuyang Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 3306, admin@careforc hildrenservices.com.cn) www.careforchildrenservices.com.cn, www.careforchildrenservices. com.cn 关爱（北京）儿童咨询中心, 顺义区后 沙峪榆阳路7号裕京花园101栋 Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Dr. David Zhang is an American National Board Exam Certificated chiropractic doctor, a Texas licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, and a specialist in Chinese medicine. He provides chiropractic, physiotherapy, and other manual therapies for back pain, sciatica, and other conditions, as well as acupuncture and natural medicine treatments. Medical services 24hrs; Dental services 8.30am-6pm (Mon-Fri), 8.30am-12pm (Sat); Integrated medical service 8.30am-5.30pm (Mon-Fri). S106, 1/F, Beijing Internal Medical Center, Lufthansa Center Office Building, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1561/2/3) 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 Eliott’s Corner A therapy center, offering speechtherapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy for children from 0-12 years of age. Experienced therapists work with children, helping a wide range ofissues - from communication and articulation to handwriting to balance and coordination. Eliott’s Corner is a division of Olivia’s Place, Shanghai’s premier pediatric therapy clinic. 17C Golden Land Building, 32 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6461 6283, jac@oliviasplace.org) www.oliviasplace.org 胡宝小屋, 朝阳区朝阳 区亮马桥32号 Hong Kong International Medical Clinic, Beijing Beijing’s first joint-venture medical organization operates according to international standards, has a high-quality international administration system, high-level medical staff, and warm service. A 24hr helpline offers medical support in English, Chinese and Japanese, and other languages on request. A basic consultation costs USD 58. Direct billing with 14 international insurers. Daily 9am-9pm (after 9pm nurse on duty). 9/F, office tower of the Swissôtel, 2 Chaoyangmen Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (65532288 ext 2345/6/7, 65023426) www.hkclinic.com 北京港澳国际医 务诊所, 东城区北京港澳国际医务诊所，朝阳门 北大街2号港澳中心办公楼9层

safe, to help her patients prevent illness and treat disease. Dr. Rodriguez is committed to working with you and your family to achieve your goals of optimal health. International Medical Center-BeijingRm S106, Lufthansa Center Office Building, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1561) www.drmelissarodriguez. com 朝阳区朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕 莎中心写字楼1层S106 OASIS Healthcare OASIS is a full-service international luxury hospital in Beijing. With international medical experts, the hospital provides families high standard health care using the latest world-class technology. Located between the 798 Art District and Airport Expressway, 250 meters east of Dashanzi Qiao with easy parking. 9 Jiuxianqiao Beilu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (400 UR OASIS (876 2747)) www.oasishealth.cn 朝阳 区朝阳区酒仙桥北路9号 Peking Union Medical College Hospital This state-run hospital has a reputable foreigners’ wing with departments including ENT, internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, dental, ophthalmology and OB/GYN. Most doctors are trained overseas and speak good English.

Services and medicines are much cheaper than in private clinics, but expect longer waiting times. The birthing unit is considered to be the best in any of the Chinese hospitals and is popular among expats. Registration costs RMB 100-300, and the minimum consultation fee is RMB 200. Inpatient services require a minimum deposit of RMB 10,000/ day. Direct billing is available with some Asian insurance providers. Mon-Fri 8am5pm. 1 Shuaifuyuan, Wangfujing (the foreigners’ wing is located behind and to the left of the main hospital entrance), Dongcheng District. (6529 5284, 24hr em, 6529 5269) www.pumch. ac.cn 北京协和医院, 东城区王府井帅府园1号（ 接待外国人的区域在主楼的左后方） Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital A state-run hospital with a foreigners’ wing that’s very pleasant. Medical staff speak English, but don’t always have overseas training.

Registration is RMB 100-300. Inpatient services require a minimum RMB 10,000 deposit.

Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1.30-5pm, Sat 8-11.30am.

24hr emergency care. Yinghua Dongjie, Heping Jie Beikou, Hepingli, Chaoyang District.

(6428 2297, 8420 5122 (both numbers are valid for International Dept.)) www.zryhyy. com.cn 北京中日友好医院, 朝阳区和平里和平 街北口樱花东街 Tongrentang Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic Tongrentang dates back to the Qing dynasty and is one of the most famous TCM pharmacies and clinics in China. No appointment necessary. Daily 8.30am-5pm.

Floor 1, Fenglin Da Sha, Southeast to Guomao Bridge., Chaoyang District. (5869 1171/2, 135 2287 3781) 同仁堂施小墨中医馆, 朝阳区国贸 桥东南丰林大厦一层

International Medical Center (IMC) Foreign doctors on-site offering a wide range of medical services, including family medicine, psychological services, dental, Ob/Gyn, pediatrics and TCM. Drop-in services for travelers; x-rays and ultrasounds available on-site. English, Chinese, Arabic and Russian spoken. Daily 24hrs. S106, S111 Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmahe Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1561/2/3, 6465 1384/28, markeing@imcclinics.com) http://www.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 Marys Hospital for Women and Infants 8am-5pm. 5 Hepingli Beijie, Chaoyang District. (6421 6666) http://www.mary.net.cn/ 北 京玛丽妇婴医院, 朝阳区和平里北街5号 (东土 城路北口） Naturopathic Medicine Dr. Melissa Rodriguez is a licensed, board certified Naturopathic Doctor from Ontario, Canada. She uses homeopathy, botanical medicine, nutrition, and other natural therapies that are effective and

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Vista Medical Center Medical services including family and internal medicine, OB/ GYN, pediatrics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, ENT, TCM, physiotherapy, psychiatry, imaging laboratory and pharmacy service. Also offers pre- and postnatal care and infant health check-ups. English-speaking staff onsite 24hrs a day. A consultation with a GP costs RMB 660. Direct billing with more

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Daily 24hrs. B29, Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8529 6618, fax 8529 6615, vista@vista-china.net) www.vista-china. net 维世达诊所, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心B29 Yanhuang Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic Highly qualified TCM doctors specializing in a range of areas including pediatrics, gynecology and disease. Call for appointment.

A consultation costs RMB 50-100. A healthy food center connected to the clinic offers functional food and herbal cuisine. Daily 8am8pm. 1 Dayabao Hutong, Dongcheng District.

(6513 3046/49) www.yanhuang.com.cn 北京 炎黄国医馆, 东城区金宝街1号

Dentists Arrail Dental Clinic Offers the full spectrum of non-surgical dentistry. All dentists speak English and some have overseas training.

The Haidian branch specializes in cosmetic dentistry and implants. A basic consultation costs RMB 100 (first-time registration including a check-up and consultation costs RMB 100). 1) Mon-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri-Sun 9am5pm. Rm 201, The Exchange-Beijing, B118 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6567 5670); 2) Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm. Rm 208, CITIC Bldg, 19 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6500 6472/3); 3) Mon-Thu 9am-5.30pm, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm. 1/F, Somerset Fortune Garden, 46 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8440 1926/7/8); 4) MonThu 9am-6pm, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm. Rm 308, Raycom Infotech Park, Tower A, 2 Kexueyuan Nanlu, Haidian District. (8286 1956, 24hr: 139 1100 1367) www.arrail-dental.com 瑞尔齿科, 1) 朝阳区建国路乙118号京汇大厦201室; 2) 朝 阳区建国门外大街19号国际大厦208; 3) 朝阳区 亮马桥路46号盛捷福景苑1层; 4) 海淀区科学院 南路2号融科资讯中心A座308室 Beijing International SOS Dental, Orthodontics Clinic Provides comprehensive dental services for the whole family, including routine cleaning, X-rays, fillings, whitening, crowns, bridges and cosmetic makeovers.

Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District.

(6462 0333) 北京国际SOS齿科,畸齿矫正诊所, 朝阳区新源里16号琨莎中心一座105室 Beijing United Family Dental, Orthodontics and Implant Center Provides comprehensive dental services for families, including cleaning, crown and bridges, dental implants, fillings, tooth whitening and more. 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6433 3960, 8532 1221, 6433 2345 Emergency) www.ufh.com. cn 朝阳区将台路2号 Beijing United Family Shunyi Dental Clinic The Beijing United Family Dental Clinic in Shunyi is a satellite clinic of Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics. Services include: oral hygiene instruction, fissure sealant, and topical fluoride as well as restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. Call for appointment.

The Beijing United Family Dental Clinic is located around the corner in the same shopping center as the Beijing United Family Clinic. This convenient location in Pinnacle Plaza provides high quality family-oriented dental care including preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry in a modern office. Mon-Thu 9am7.20pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5.30pm. 818 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 1102) www.ufh.com. cn 北京和睦家医院牙科诊所, 顺义区天竺开发 区荣祥广场818 Beijing Vista Dental Clinic Provides comprehensive dental services including teeth cleaning, whitening, gum treatment, white filling, crowns and bridges, root canal treatment, wisdom tooth extraction, orthodontics and implants. Daily 8.30am-6pm. Kerry Centre B29, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (vista@vista-china.net) www.vista-china.net 朝阳区维世达诊所，朝阳 区光华路1号北京嘉里中心B29 IDC Dental Standing for International Standards, Dedicated Professionals and

Compassionate Care, IDC is a multi-specialty clinic offering a broad spectrum of family and restorative dental care. Experts in cosmetic makeovers and CT-guided implant surgeries.

A certified clinic with Progressive Orthodontics and Beijing’s only Western-trained root canal specialist. Multi-tier pricing. IDC is a Preferred Provider with CIGNA, Allianz, and MediLink. Open 9:30am-6:30pm MonFri 9:00am-6:00pm Sat-Sun. Rm.208, Bldg B,Winterless Center, No.1 West Dawang Lu CBD/Guomao, Chaoyang District. (65388111, info@idcdentalbj.com) www.idcdentalbj.com IDC国际齿科中心, 朝阳区北京市西大望路1号 温特莱中心B-208 IMC Dental Clinic IMC dental clinic has the longest history of any expatriate dental service in Beijing. Provides general, cosmetic and restorative treatment. English, Chinese, Russian are spoken. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.

S111, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmahe Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1384, 6465 1328, marketing@imcclinics.com) 北京国际医疗中 心牙科诊所, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心写 字楼1层S111 Joinway Dental Clinic Provides a full range of dental services at international standards, including preventative dental care, oral and teeth treatments (such as teeth cleaning and whitening), restorative treatment and orthodontics. Daily 9am-8pm. 11D, Bldg D, Oriental Kenzo Plaza, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8447 6092/93, 132 6181 6708/139 0109 6692 English, joinway@dentalcn.com) www.dentalcn.com 久汇齿科, 东城区东直门外大街48号银座大厦 D座11D

Spas Bodhi Therapeutic Retreat A range of luxuriant massage options in stylish, minimalist surroundings. Offers aromatherapy massage, Thai massage, foot massage and Chinese body massage. Bodhi’s Chinese therapist is trained in TCM. Daily 11am-12.30am.

17 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 9595) www.bodhi.com.cn 菩提会所, 朝阳区 工体北路17号 Doing Spa 6/F, Bldg 7, Xincheng Guoji, 6 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6533 6641, 6533 6642) www.wudongying.com 东英 经典, 朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际7号楼6层 Hummingbird Therapeutic Retreat Daily 10am-midnight. Unit 103, Bldg 3, Central Park, 6 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(6597 9119) 一体保健会所, 朝阳区朝外大街 6号新城国际3号楼103 Kocoon Tue-Sun 10.30am-8.30pm. B1/F, The Opposite House, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5016) www.kocoonspalounge.com 朝阳区三里屯路 11号三里屯Village北区The Opposite HouseB1层 Le Spa at River Garden Mon-Thu 10am10.30pm, Fri-Sun 10.30am-11pm. FriSun 10.30am-11pm. River Garden Villas Clubhouse, 7 Yuyang Donglu, Houshayu, Chaoyang District. (8046 6558) 水漾会馆, 朝阳区顺义区后沙峪乡西白辛庄榆阳路7号裕 京花园 Longxi Wenquan Golf Club In addition to the golf course, Longxi features indoor and outdoor spas, a large swimming pool, relaxation room, salt scrub area and a buffet. Daily 8am-11pm. 8 Shunjing Lu, Panggezhuang., Daxing District. (8928 2288) 龙熙温泉俱乐部, 大兴区庞各庄顺景路8号 Origin Spa Daily 11-12.30am. 2/F, Bldg AB, Lan Chou Ming Zuo, Jiqingli, Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6552 9599) www.benyuan2011.com 本源, 朝阳区朝外大街吉庆里蓝 筹名座AB座2层 Peninsula Spa by ESPA 3/F, The Peninsula, 8 Jinyuhutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (8516 2888 ext 6090) 半岛水疗中 心, 东城区东城区王府井金鱼胡同8号2王府半 岛酒店三层

Directories Support Groups Baby Cafe Baby Cafe is opened by an experienced UK midwife to support parents with feeding in the early weeks and months following birth. Baby Cafe follows a model from the UK in providing a drop in centre where new parents can spend an hour or two on a regular basis meeting with other new parents to share their feeding advice. Attendance is by email confirmation only. There is a minimal charge to cover the cost of the refreshments. (anne.Hemsley@gmail.com) Special Child Support Group This Yahoo group offers a meeting place for Beijing parents with special-needs children. Call 5130 3931 for info. (special_child_beijingsubscribe@yahoogroups.com) http://groups. yahoo.com/group/special_child_beijing/ The Yin Yang Community Center Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-5pm. The First Courtyard, Hegezhuang Village (across from The Orchard; call for directions), Chaoyang District.

(6431 2108) www.yinyangbeijing.com 易• 阴 阳社区中心, 朝阳区崔各庄乡何各庄村一号院 (果园对面）

Family Life Adoption Bridge of Love Adoption Service This government-run agency facilitates travel to the adoption site, as well as consulting, document translation and travel arrangements within China. Zhongmin Mansion, 7 Baiguang Lu, Xuanwu District. (6357 5792, 6358 9988 ext 1207) www.china-blas.org 爱之桥收养中心, 宣武区白广路7号中民大厦

Community Groups and Organizations Bethel China Foundation Doudianzhen Jiaodao, Liugu Daocun, Fangshan District. (8031 0383, 8031 0683 (guest house), 8031 0483 (medical house), info@bethelchina.org) www.bethelchina.org 房山区房山区窦店镇交道六股道村 International Newcomers’ Network A networking and information resource for all newcomers to Beijing. Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month except December. Function Rm, 3/F, Athletic Center, Capital Mansion, 6 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8486 2225 ext 110, innbeijing@hotmail.com) www.innbeijing. org 朝阳区新源南路6号京城大厦康乐中心3层 Magic Hospital Unit 1402, Xingfuyuan Gongyu, 16 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (communications@magichospital.org) magichospital.org 朝阳区工体北路16号幸福 园公寓1402 The Starfish Project Founded in 2006, this socially responsible jewelry business developed in order to provide exploited women in Asia with alternate employment.

Besides helping them to build sustainable livelihoods, the Starfish Project also offers them counseling, vocational training, language acquisition, family education, healthcare access as well as housing. Support the cause by buying their jewelry or donating on their website. (volunteer@starfishproject.com) www.starfish-project.com

Domestic Help Beijing Ayi Housekeeping Service A family membership in this housekeeping service will give you access (with an additional fee) to a large pool of ayis who perform services such as babysitting, cooking and cleaning. English-speaking ayis available. Lifetime membership: RMB 300; price range: RMB 1,000-3, 000 per month.

(6434 5647/48) www.bjayi.com 北京家福 来劳务服务 Beijing Huijia Ayi Housekeeping Service Company Daily 8am-10pm. 16

Qianquhe, Gaoliying Zhen, Shunyi District.

(136 4113 7690) http://www.beijingayiservice.com 北京汇佳家政, 顺义区高丽营镇 前渠河16号 Easy Life-Maid service Professional, reliable English speaking ayis (maids) available for full- or part-time work: housecleaning, babysitting, ironing, Chinese and Western cooking. Customer satisfaction guaranteed.

Rm 1301, Bldg 5-2, Huacai International, Wangjing, Chaoyang District. (138 1122 7395, info@maidservicebj.com) www. maidservicebj.com 朝阳区望京华彩国际公 寓5-2-1301 JNY Home Service This professional housekeeping service company provides placement services for foreign families seeking full-time or part-time ayis in Beijing. Ayis are available for cleaning. ironing, cooking and babysitting. English speaking and non-English speaking ayis are available.

Reference letters available. Part-time: RMB 15-25 per hour, full-time: RMB 2800-3500 per month. Rm 907A, Hua Shang Bldg,2 Yanjing Xili,Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (5100 0246/134 2636 2833) www. saybeijing.cn 朝阳区延静西里2号华商大厦 907A室

Religious Organizations & Places of Worship Beijing International Christian Fellowship (BICF) BICF (Beijing International Christian Fellowship) is an international non-denominational church in Beijing China with people from over 70 nations.

It is Multicultural, Bible-centered gathering for foreign passport holders. Services are conducted in 9 different languages including Korean, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, English, Chinese, Frech, etc. Visitors can attend Sunday services and classes in multiple locations. (8454 3468, information@bicf.org) www.bicf.org 北京国 际基督教联合会

Supermarkets April Gourmet Chain of stores purveying imported cheeses, olives and cold cuts, as well as staples like dried pasta, canned tomatoes (and beans) and cereal. Prices can be high for goods that can seem a bit shopworn. The Shunyi branch offers a small but constant “specials” section, which often features imported cookies and filter coffee.

1) Bldg 7, Richmond Park, 9 Fangyuan Xili, Chaoyang District. (8457 8116); 2) 8am9pm. Outside South Gate of Capital Paradise, Shunyi District. (8046 4132); 3) Daily 8am-midnight. 1/F Jiezuo Mansion, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District.

(6417 7970); 4) Daily 8am-9pm. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8455 1245) 绿叶子食品店, 1) 朝阳区芳园西里9号院丽都 水岸会所7号楼; 2) 顺义区后沙峪乡白辛庄名 都园南门外; 3) 朝阳区三里屯幸福村中路杰作 大厦1层; 4) 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号 BHG Market Place Taiwan chain of upscale supermarkets has an extensive, albeit pricey, selection of goods and produce, including alcohol and organic products.

Daily 10am-10pm. 1) B1, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5888); 2) SLG00, The Village at Sanlitun, Chaoyang District. (6415 8226); 3) SMM06, SOLANA Lifestyle Shopping Park, Chaoyang District.; 4) B2/F, Legend Center, Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. 1) 朝阳 区建国路87号新光天地B1层; 2) 朝阳区三里 屯VillageSLG00号商铺; 3) 朝阳区蓝色港湾国 际商区SMM06号; 4) 朝阳区东三环中路乐成 中心地下二层 Carrefour French hypermarket offers a vast selection of imported wine, cheese, coffee, canned goods and much more.

Wonderful variety – especially at the Guangqumenwai location – but the crowds can be thick. The Sanyuan Qiao store offers free delivery for purchases over RMB 500

– order by email customer@carrefour.com.

1) Daily 8.30am-10.30pm. 6B Beisanhuan Donglu (beside the International Exhibition Center), Chaoyang District. (8460 1043); 2) 8.30am-10pm. 48 Jiukeshu Xilu, Tongzhou District. (5167 8911 ext.55); 3) Daily 8.30am-10.30pm. 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District. (5190 9508); 4) Daily 8.30am-10.30pm. 56A Zhongguancun Plaza, Haidian District. (5172 1516/7); 5) Daily 8am-10pm. 15, 2 Zone, Fangchengyuan, Fangzhuang, Fengtai District.; 6) Daily 8am-10pm. 54A Baishiqiao Lu (east of Beijing Zoo), Xicheng District. (8836 2729); 7) Daily 8am-10pm. 11 Malian Dao, Xuanwu District. www.carrefour.com.cn, e-shop. carrefour.com 家乐福, 1) 朝阳区北三环东路 乙6号(中国国际展览中心正门旁); 2) 通州区 九棵树西路48号; 3) 朝阳区广渠路31号; 4) 海淀区中关村广场甲56号; 5) 丰台区方庄芳 城园二区15号; 6) 西城区白石桥路甲54号; 7) 宣武区马连道11号 Jenny Lou’s These Western grocery stores have, along with the usual staples, fresh meat and cheese, unusual pasta shapes, unsweetened yogurt, fresh herbs … we could go on and on. 1) 8am-10pm. 101, Bldg 17, Central Park International Apartments, Chaoyang District. (6533 6792); 2) Daily 8am-10pm. Laiguangying Donglu (opposite Heping Hospital), Chaoyang District.

(8470 1557); 3) Daily 8am-10pm. Bldg 4, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 2253); 4) Daily 8am-9pm. Inside East Lake Villa Clubhouse, Chaoyang District. (6467 8018); 5) Daily 8am-midnight. 4 Ritan Beilu (opposite to Fancaodi Primary School), Chaoyang District. (8563 0626); 6) Daily 8am-10pm.

6 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District.

(6461 6928); 7) Daily 8am-midnight. South of Chaoyang Park’s West Gate, Chaoyang District. (6501 6249) www.jennylou.com.cn 婕妮璐, 1) 朝阳区新城国际17号楼101; 2) 朝 阳区来广营东路和平医院对面; 3) 朝阳区东三 环中路39号建外Soho4号楼; 4) 朝阳区东湖别 墅会所里; 5) 朝阳区日坛北路4号（芳草地小 学对面）; 6) 朝阳区三里屯北小街6号; 7) 朝 阳区朝阳公园西门南侧 Lohao City This organic goods and health food store sources most of its produce from its organic ranch in Miyun County, with the remainder (tropical fruits) imported from Taiwan. Highlights include 100% organic homemade soymilk, pickled vegetables and imported dry goods, including muesli, cookies and pasta, as well as organic and dairy-free chocolates. Check out the flower and plant shop with cute baby cacti and bonsai, as well as a corner devoted to an assortment of hi-tech Japanese pillows.

1) Daily 8am-9pm. 608 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (8046 6242 ext 801); 2) Daily 8am-10pm. 52 Jingshun Lu (Near Sunhe Qiao), Shunyi District. (8459 0134); 3) Daily 8am-10pm. 103, Building 15, China Central Place, 6A Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5181); 4) Daily 8am-10pm. Shop 101, Bldg 17, Central Park International, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6533 6465); 5) MonThu 8am-10pm, Fri-Sun 8am-11pm. Bldg 5, 10A, 76 Baiziwan Nan Er Lu, Chaoyang District. (8772 4133 ext 806/807); 6) Daily 8am-10pm. 1/F, 108 Dongwaigongguan, Xinzhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6415 0104); 7) Daily 9am-10pm. 4B Haoyun Jie, Chaoyang District. (5867 0270/0265); 8) Daily 10am-9.30pm. 131-04B, Beichen Lifestyle Plaza, No.8 courtyard, Beichen Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8498 5950) www.lohaocity.com 乐活城, 1) 顺义区天竺 荣祥广场608号; 2) 顺义区京顺路52号(靠近孙 河桥); 3) 朝阳区西大望路甲6号华贸公寓15号 楼103号; 4) 朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际二期 17号楼101; 5) 朝阳区百子湾南二路76号5号楼 10A; 6) 朝阳区东直门外新中街东外公馆底商 108; 7) 朝阳区好运街乙4号; 8) 朝阳区北辰 东路8号院北辰生活广场131-04B Wal-Mart The big box retailer you know and love (or know and hate). Drum up a little odium as you cruise the uncharac-

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teristically wide aisles looking for low, low prices on home decorating items along with groceries, clothing, electronics, sporting goods and more. Daily 7.30am-10.30pm.

1) B1-2/F A48 Zhichun Lu, Haidian District.

(5873 3666); 2) Fuzhuohuayuan Plaza, Xuanwai Dajie, Xuanwu District. (6316 8905); 3) B1/F, Block B, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District. (5960 3566) 沃尔 玛超市, 1) 海淀区知春路甲48号地下1-2层; 2) 宣武区宣外大街富卓花园广场; 3) 朝阳区 建国路93号万达广场B座 B1层 World Health Store 1) Mon-Fri 10.30am8pm, Sat-Sun 10am–7.30pm. Rm 2152, 1st Floor, Section A, North Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 2209, info@worldhealthstore. com.cn); 2) Mon-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10.30am.8.30pm, Sun 10.30am-8pm.

R09A, LB1, Euro Plaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 2524, info@worldhealthstore.com.cn) www. worldhealthstore.com.cn 世界健康品店, 1) 朝阳区东大桥路8号SOHO尚都北塔A座一层 2152; 2) 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆广场 地下一层09A

Veterinarians Doctors Beck & Stone Pet Health Care Center Get full, international standard, pet care with open Western and highly trained Chinese veterinarians, nurses and medical technicians. Hospitals are also emergency crisis centers. Ambulances available for collection and drop off of pets. Daily, 24 hours. 1) Daily 9am-9pm. Unit 104, Bldg 7, Compound 9,Fangyuan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (8457 8233, 400 103 8686 (for appointments, pet pick-up and emergencies), info@drbns.com); 2) Unit 104, Tower B, Bldg 3, Hou Xiandai Cheng, BaiziwanLu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District.

(8776 6346, 135 0103 0572 (emergencies), info@drbns.com); 3) Shop LB05, Euro Plaza,99 Yu Xiang Lu, Shunyi District, Shunyi District. (8046 2886, 135 0103 0572 (emergencies), info@drbns.com) www. doctorsbeckandstone.com 思威（北京）国际 动物医院有限公司, 1) 朝阳区芳园南里9号院 7号楼104; 2) 朝阳区百子湾路后现代城3栋B座 104底商; 3) 顺义区顺义区天竺镇 裕祥路99号 欧陆广场LB05 International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) ICVS is a professionally managed and affordable full service international standard animal hospital and pet care facility. All doctors are legally licensed in the PRC. Services include internal medicine, hospitalization, spay/neuter, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, dentistry, dermatology, blood tests, laboratory diagnostics, X-rays, ultrasound, legal vaccinations, prescription pet foods, behavior counseling and obedience training, import/export advice, pet adoption counseling and more.

Boarding kennel, grooming salon, SAFE pet foods & pet shop available. All services in Mandarin and English. Licensed rabies vaccinations for export. Mon-Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm (by appointment). Kent Center, 29 Liangmaqiao Lu, Anjialou (shares a courtyard with China Culture Center), Chaoyang District. (8456 1939/1940/1941, ICVS_CHINA@yahoo.com) www.ICVSASIA. com 北京新天地国际动物医院, 朝阳区安家楼 亮马桥路29号肯特中心院子内

Family Travel Directory Hotels, Hostels and Resorts China World Hotel With bragging rights to being the first super luxury hotel in town, the 716 room China World is an oldie but still a goodie thanks to its attentive service, location in the heart of the CBD and quality food outlets - especially Aria. The lobby is opulent and marble-laden enough for even the most discriminating Carraran and it leads, via an escalator, to the restaurants, offices and luxury retailers of the China World Trade Center. The main conference hall will be

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closed for renovation from January to March of 2007. Also, the affiliated Traders Hotel (Guomao Fandian) just behind the China World Hotel is a less-expensive alternative for business travelers. RMB 3,000-31,000. Daily 6am-11pm. 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 33, cwh@shangrila.com) www.shangri-la.com 中国大饭店, 朝 阳区建国门外大街1号 Crowne Plaza Beijing Popular with tourists and foreigners adopting kids in China, the recently renovated Crowne Plaza’s appeal lies chiefly in its location just north of the main Wangfujing drag and within walking distance of the Forbidden City and Tian’anmen. Rooms overlooking the streets are preferable to those on the atrium. RMB 2,760-6,610. 48 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6513 3388) www.crowneplaza.com 国际艺苑皇冠假日酒 店, 东城区王府井大街48号 Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U Town boasts over 3000 square meters of flexible event space with 11 fully-equipped meeting rooms, including the Crowne ballroom with 1,029 square meters of space. OPENING JANUARY, 2011. 3 Sanfeng Beili, U-Town, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(5909 6688, 400 886 2255) http://www. ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/ pegut?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/cp/1/en/hotelsearchresults 北京朝阳悠唐皇冠假日酒店, 朝 阳区朝阳区三丰北里3号 Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun “Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun is surrounded by the universities and technology companies of Haidian, Beijing’s intellectual and scientific hub” ... Features 293 guest rooms and ten suites, as well as f&b venues like Mixs Italian Grill and Rouge Chinese Restaurant. 16 Zhichun Lu, Haidian District.

(5993 8888, 400 886 2255) http://www. ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/ pegzg?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/cp/1/en/hotelsearchresults 北京中关村皇冠假日酒店, 海淀 区北京中关村皇冠假日酒店 Grand Millennium This 521-room luxury hotel in the shadow of the CCTV Tower boasts contemporary rooms, a residential complex (Millenium Residences), a Cantonese restaurant (Yao Chi), brasserie and two jazz bars.

7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

(8587 6888) www.grandmillenniumbeijing. com 北京千禧大酒店, 朝阳区东三环中路7号 Great Wall Box Hostel 18A, Dongguan, Gubeikou Cun, Gubeikou Zhen, Miyun County, Miyun County. (mailto:greatwallbox@gmail. com) en.greatwallbox.com 团园古北口长城 客栈, 密云县密云县古北口镇古北口村东关 甲18号 Hilton Beijing Located along the east Third Ring Road, the Hilton Beijing offers easy access to Sanlitun, the CBD and the embassy district, as well as the Airport Expressway.

Experience a higher realm of pampering and prestige with exclusivity, personalized service and upgraded amenities in the newly built nine-story Executive Tower and relax in the Executive Lounge. There are also 12 meeting rooms, as well as a fully equipped Business Center. Also has five restaurants and bars, including Pan-Asian cooking at Elements restaurant, contemporary American cuisine in One East or creative cocktails in Zeta Bar. Daily 24hrs.. 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5000) http:// www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/BJSHITWHilton-Beijing-hotel/index.do 北京希尔顿酒店, 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号 Hilton Beijing Capital Airport Just minutes after clearing Customs you could be taking a snooze in your room, attending a business meeting or relaxing in the spa. This stylish departure from typical airport hotels offers five-star comforts and unique convenience for people in transit, business travelers, trade fair visitors and event organizers. One minute away from Terminal 3 by 24-hour hotel free airport shuttle bus, the city center just 16 minutes away by direct rail, and the most

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popular tourist sites within a 40-minute drive, it’s also the perfect base for tourists. Terminal 3, Beijing Capital International Airport, Chaoyang District. (6458 8888) http://www1. hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/BJSCAHI-HiltonBeijing-Capital-Airport/index.do 朝阳区北京首 都机场三号航站楼 Hilton Beijing Wangfujing “Recently voted the ‘World’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel’ for the second year running at the prestigious World Travel Awards, the Hilton Beijing Wangfujing hotel offers some of the largest hotel rooms in the city.Set in the heart of Beijing’s shopping district, indulge in some retail therapy or visit nearby Beijing attractions. The iconic Tiananmen Square is just a ten minute walk from the hotel. After a busy day sightseeing, treat yourself to a holistic massage in the hotel’s Spa, swim laps of the rooftop pool or work out in the fitness center.Hold a conference in one of the 8 fully equipped meeting rooms then relax and enjoy stunning city views in the Executive Lounge or take advantage of the hotel’s Business Center. Sample delicious Macanese cuisine at Vasco’s restaurant or sip an expertly mixed cocktail in stylish Flames bar at the Hilton Beijing Wangfujing hotel.”

89 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District.

(5812 8888) http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/ hi/hotel/BJSWFHI-Hilton-Beijing-Wangfujing/ index.do 东城区北京王府井希尔顿酒店 Kempinski Hotel Located in the heart of Beijing’s central diplomatic and business district, the Kempinski Hotel Beijing boasts a blend of European style with elements of Beijing’s rich cultural history. In addition to 526 guestrooms and suites, including four executive floors and eight no-smoking floors, the hotel also has eight fully equipped banqueting/conference facilities accommodating up to 1,300 people.

The hotel also has seven restaurants and bars, including the Paulaner Bräuhaus boasting the city’s finest Bavarian food and microbrewed beer, and Kempi Deli, renowned for its gourmet European cakes and pastries. On the 18th floor overlooking Beijing’s skyline is the swimming pool of Pulse Health Club, which also includes a fitness centre, tennis courts and squash courts.The Kempinski also manages a neighbouring eight-storey complex offering 12,500 square metres of office space, 42 shops and showrooms and 170 fully furnished one to four bedroom apartments. Facing the Liang Ma River, the complex also contains a 24-hour serviced international medical centre, dental clinics and fully equipped children’s park and nursery. Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388) www.kempinski.com/beijing 凯宾斯基 饭店, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号 Langham Place Beijing Capital Airport Langham Place Beijing Capital Airport boasts “372 spacious, stylish guest rooms and suites;” dining options, including Ming Court and Fuel Bar and Grill; a location just one minute from Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 3; a 24-hour gym and cardio studio; 22 function rooms, including a ballroom and various multi-purpose rooms; and the 24-hour private Club L Lounge offering “two floors of sleek luxury and an intimate, upscale vibe.” 1 Er Jing Lu, Terminal 3 Capital International Airport, Shunyi District. (6457 5555) http://beijingairport.langhamplacehotels.com/ 顺义区首 都机场1号航站楼 Raffles Hotel Beijing Ideally situated at the crossroads of famous Chang An Avenue and the district of Wangfujing, Raffles Beijing Hotel is in the heart of the prestigious business and commercial districts and a few minutes from the mystical Forbidden City, historical Tiananmen Square, the Silk Market and other famous sights. It is also a short 15-minute walk from Beijing railway station and less than five minutes from Wangfujing subway station.

Raffles Beijing Hotel epitomises elegance and exclusivity, as guests luxuriate in 171 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, which are some of the most expansive and decadent in Beijing. The inimitable Raffles experience is taken a step further with sumptuous culinary

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creations to delight every palate, state-ofthe-art meeting and banquet facilities and a Fitness Centre complete with its own indoor swimming pool. Raffles’ afternoon tea service was voted “Outstanding Afternoon Tea” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Restaurant Awards. 33 Dong Chang’an Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6526 3388) http://www.raffles.com/en_ra/property/ rbj, http://www.raffles.com/en_ra/property/ rbj 东城区东长安大街33号 Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel The five star hotel in the Shuangjing area south of the China World Trade Center (Guo Mao) “offers 2,300 sqm of modern, innovative and well equipped meeting space and 531 stylish and spacious guest rooms, including 41 luxuriously appointed suites, each equipped with a plug-in connectivity panel that allows guests to turn their 42-inch flat-screen LCD into a personal entertainment center.” Wining and dining options include Fat Duck, Fratelli Fresh, The Lounge and D Bar. 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu (north of Viva Mall by Fuli City), Chaoyang District. (5863 8888) http://www. marriott.com/hotels/travel/bjsbc-renaissancebeijing-capital-hotel/ 北京富力万丽酒店, 朝阳 区朝阳区东三环中路 61 号 Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street Another top-range hotel on Beijing’s “Wall Street.” With a striking glass and chrome exterior, the hotel boasts 253 guest rooms appointed with flat screen TVs, cordless phones and high-speed Internet and fax connections.

The hotel features three restaurants (including the award-winning Cepe) and a lounge and bar serving Chinese, Italian and all-day cuisines. RMB 1,500-48,000. 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Financial Street, Xicheng District, Xicheng District. (6601 6666) www.ritzcarlton. com 北京丽嘉饭店, 西城区金融街金城坊 东街1号 The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu Daily 710am, 3-5pm. Mutianyu Village (for detailed directions see website), Huairou District.

(6162 6506) www.theschoolhouseatmutianyu. com 慕田峪小园餐厅, 怀柔区慕田峪 (具体路 线请查看网站信息) Shangri-La Hotel Haidian District’s most upscale hotel is distinguished by its gorgeous garden, spacious rooms and arguably the west side’s fanciest bar (Cloud 9). Cafe Cha serves a bountiful buffet, with an accent on pan-Asian specialties – wear your stretch pants. RMB 1,208-15,000. 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, at Xisanhuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211) www.shangri-la.com 北京香格里拉饭店, 海淀 区西三环紫竹院路29号 Sofitel Wanda Despite an ominous exterior, Sofitel’s new Asia flagship hotel is sure to dazzle with its sophisticated blend of modern comfort and classical Chinese elegance.

Floor-to-ceiling windows profit iconic CBD skyline views from west side rooms, specially designed feather beds, Wi-Fi, broadband and flat screen TVs complete a high-tech vision of luxury. The hotel’s F&B outlets include Le Pré Lenôtre and Farm House (see Restaurants).

Rooms RMB 1,088-4,986. Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District.

(8599 6666) 北京万达索菲特大饭店, 朝阳区 建国路93号万达广场C座 The Ritz-Carlton Old World elegance, plush comfort – everything you’d expect from this hallowed name, including impeccable restaurants such as the internationally themed Aroma and Yu (Cantonese/Sichuan). An in-house wedding chapel sets this hotel apart, but the 109sqm executive suites with innovatively partitioned living and entertaining quarters are where the Ritz really shines. Rooms RMB 1,650-2,650. China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8888) 北京丽嘉 酒店, 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号 The Westin Beijing Chaoyang Fantastic location and first class amenities make the Westin Chaoyang one of Beijing’s premiere luxury hotels. All 550 guest rooms and suites are oversized and feature quality contemporary furnishings including the signature Heavenly Bed® and rainforest shower as

well as wireless High Speed Internet Access.

The Westin Executive Club Floor guest rooms and suites provide the ultimate comfort and convenience.The Heavenly Spa by Westin™ offers a range of treatments for the renewal of the body, soul, and mind. Facilities include an indoor pool, hydrotherapy centre, and WestinWORKOUT® gym. The business centre, located on Level 3, provides secretarial and business support while the gift shop features a selection of premium souvenirs and gift items.Find a journey of culinary delights and moments to savor in our restaurants, bars, and lounges as you enjoy offerings from China, Europe, and Asia. With a total of 1,100 square meters of function space, our hotel has the capacity to accommodate events of various sizes. The Jinmao Ballroom and seven meeting rooms feature the latest in audiovisual technology and five-star service. 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888) 金茂北京威斯汀大饭店, 朝阳区东三 环北路7号

Travel Agencies Beijing Citybus Tour Service Daily 9am-8pm. Rm 1207, Scitech Tower, 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 650 0760) www.citybustour.com 北京赛笛芭 诗城市观光旅行社, 朝阳区建国门外大街22号 赛特大厦1207室 Beijing Easy Travel Travel service with a decade of experience offering domestic and international packages to foreigners in Beijing. 1/F, Boutique 17, Hairun International Apartment, 2B Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5126 7266, rsvn@easytravel.cn, easytravelbj@yahoo.com) www.easytravel.cn 朝阳区将台路乙2号海润国际公寓商业1-17 China Holidays Tour operator with over 13 years’ experience in dealing exclusively with China. Specializes in creating itineraries that are tailored to show you the very best that China has to offer. A1108, Nanxincang Business Tower, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6409 6567, contact@chinaholidays. com) www.chinaholidays.com 东城区东四十条 甲22号南新仓商务大厦A1108 China Peace International Tourism Co. Ltd. (FESCO Travel) Fesco travel specializes in individual and group tours, they also offer specials on international and domestic air tickets and hotels. Room 502, 46 Dongzhong Jie, Dongcheng District. (8563 6720/30, info@fesco-travel.com.cn) 外企服务集团, 东 城区东城区东中街46号鸿基大厦502室 China Travel Service CTS, has over 100 branches around the world and has ranked first in China’s Top 100 International Travel Agencies for successive years. 28-31/F Bldg A, 38 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(400 811 6666) www.chinatravelsolution.com 中国旅行社总社有限公司, 朝阳区东三环北路 38号院1号楼28-31层 Free N Easy Travel Full service international travel agency provides air ticketing, hotel reservations and holiday packages.

Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm. Rm 1905, Bldg A, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 7754, fnebj@fnetravel.com) www.fnetravel.com 朝 阳区东三环中路39号建外SohoA座1905室 Global Easy Tour A professional and reliable travel agency. Offering travel and ticketing consultation services, tailored tour packages, leisure trips, cruise bookings, special ticketing, hotel deals, and more. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm. A611, Freetown Center, 58, Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5867 2900/1/2/3, 135 0115 6019, travel@globaleasytour.com) www.globaleasytour.com 和平国旅, 朝阳区东三环南路58号富 顿中心A座611室 Happy Holiday Travel Service Happy Holiday Travel Service offers personalized service.

Specialists in providing domestic/international air tickets, hotel reservations, and business travel and family trip arrangements. Rm 1702, E-Tower, 12 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.

Directories (6501 1747, 6595 8819, 137 0102 8301, happyday@public.bta.net.cn) 朝阳区光华路 12号数码01大厦1702室 Mercurius World Travel Services 16G, Bldg B, Oriental Kenzo Plaza, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (5139 6161, info@m-worldtravel.com) www.m-worldtravel. com 东城区东城区东直门外大街48号东方银 座B座16G Travel-Stone A travel agency catering specifically for foreigners, they offer services in English, Chinese and French. Travel-Stone organize everything from flights & hotels to tailored packages and large group trips. 1) Daily 9am-7pm. Rm 2001, Tower A, Chaowaimen Xiezi Zhongxin, 26 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8565 8008, booking@travel-stone.com); 2) Inside April Gourmet, 55 Xinfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (booking@travel-stone.com) www. travel-stone.com 1) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街26号 朝外门写字中心A座2001室; 2) 朝阳区幸福村 中路55号杰座大厦底楼对面 (绿叶子食品店) TUI China Travel Co. Ltd. With its extensive international network, this German-Chinese joint venture can arrange personalized tours to destinations both domestic and worldwide.

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

Fun Stuff Directory Animal Attractions Beijing Zoo The conditions for the animals in the zoo and the behavior of some local patrons may upset animal lovers. However, things are improving, as the new chimpanzee and panda houses testify, and most kids will be oblivious to the zoo’s shortcomings and enjoy the vast collection of animals and the leafy compound, which was the former private garden of a Qing dynasty aristocrat. Apr-Oct: RMB 15, RMB 8 (students).

Nov-Mar: RMB 10, RMB 5 (students), free (kids under 1.2m). RMB 5 for Panda House.

Daily 7.30am-5pm (winter), 7.30am-6pm (summer). 137 Baishiqiao Lu, Xizhimenwai Dajie, Haidian District. (6831 4411) www. bjzoo.com 北京动物园, 海淀区西外大街白石 桥路137号 Blue Zoo Beijing Not to be confused with either the Beijing Aquarium or the Beijing Zoo, the Blue Zoo is actually an aquarium with an enormous coral reef tank containing eels, tuna, shark, stingrays and (we swear we’re not making this up) the occasional underwater marriage ceremony. RMB 90, RMB 60 (kids under 12 years old), free (kids under 1m). Daily 8am-7.30pm (summer), daily 8.30am-6.30pm (winter). Workers’ Stadium South Gate, Chaoyang District.

(6591 3397) www.blue-zoo.com 富国海底世 界, 朝阳区工人体育场南门

Concert Hall & Theaters Beijing Playhouse China’s English community theater presents contemporary live semi-professional theater productions, performed in English with Chinese subtitles. Professional acting experience not necessary and nationality not important, though ability to perform in English is required. Balizhuang (E 4th Ring Rd)100025 Chaoyang5 Houbalizhuang, Yew Chung Int’l School, East gate of Honglingjin Park, Chaoyang District. (13718908922, performance@beijingplayhouse.com) www. beijingplayhouse.com 北京剧场, 朝阳区八里 庄东四环中路后八里庄5号 China Puppet Theater The theater puts on shows every Saturday and Sunday at 10.30am. RMB 50-100/show. 1A Anhua Xili, Beisanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6425 4847, 6424 3698) www.puppetchina.com 中 国木偶剧院, 朝阳区北三环路安华西里甲1号

Poly Theatre Holds music performances all year round. Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (6500 1188 ext 5126/5127) www.polytheatre.com 保利 剧院, 东城区东直门南大街14号保利大厦1层

Museums & Education Beijing Natural History Museum Exhibits include animatronic dinosaurs, fossils, a rusting aquarium and an enormous taxidermy collection. Free. Tue-Sun 9am-5pm (last ticket 4pm). 126 Tianqiao Nandajie (near the west gate of Temple of Heaven), Chongwen District. (6702 4431, 6702 3096) www.bmnh.org.cn 北京自然博物馆, 崇文区天 桥南大街126号 Butterfly Valley The Seven-Color Butterfly Park has prepared many spring and summer activities for citizens in the capital, including a scientific exhibition about butterflies, a “butterfly valley” where visitors can see butterflies up close, even with them resting on their shoulders, and activities designed for children to make pictures using butterfly wings. Daily 9am-4.30pm. North of Baima Lu, Nanlangzhong Village, Gaoliying Town, Shunyi District. (8942 2400/2119) http://www.7cbp.com/ 七彩蝶, 顺义区高丽营 镇南郎中村，白马路北侧 The Magic Bean House The Magic Bean House is the first American-designed Children’s Museum in China. Exhibits include Tale of Magic Bean, Fantasy Forest, Green Foods, Bricks and Blocks, Car Service, World of Water, Experimental Hall, Toddler Land, Art Gallery and more. RMB 80 (kids aged 2 to 8), RMB (babies from 6 to 24 months) RMB 40 (adults). Mon-Fri 10am6pm; San-Sun 9am-8pm. 7 Chaoyang Park Xilu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. www.magicbeanhouse.com 豆豆家科技馆, 朝阳区朝阳区朝阳公园西路7号 Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) RMB 15 (adults). Free on Thursdays.Free for students and children under 1.3 meters Tue-Sun 10am-7pm. 798 Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8459 9269) www.ucca. org.cn 尤伦斯当代艺术中心, 朝阳区酒仙桥路 4号大山子艺术区

Places Beidong Floriculture Garden Find plants, seeds, garden ornaments, pots and related curios. Daily 8.30am-6.30pm (summer); 9am-5.30pm (winter). 150m south of Sundahe Qiao, Jingshun Lu, Shunyi District.

(8459 3093) 孙和大北东花艺苑, 顺义区京顺路 孙大河桥南150米 EE city Tue-Sun 10.30am-3pm, 4-8.30pm.

10/F, Joy City, 101 Chaoyang Beilu (at the intersection of Qingnian Lu), Chaoyang District. (8569 6688 (information)) www.eecity. cn 蓝天城, 朝阳区朝阳北路101，青年路口东北 角，大悦城10层 French Cultural Centre Wed 10.30am8.30pm, Thu-Tue 10.30am-6.30pm. 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6553 2627) www.ccfpekin.org 法国文化中心, 朝阳区工 体西路18号 Funky Pots Funky Pots (Beijing) is a Paint Your Own Pottery studio, the first chained ceramic painting cafe in China of Funky Pots from the UK. You can design and paint your own pottery, which will be glazed and fired later by the staff there. Tue-Sun 11am-9pm. Rm 528, Door 3, Guanghualu Soho,22 Guanghualu, Chaoyang District.

(5900 6867) http://www.funkypots.org/ english_home.html 陶此一家, 朝阳区光华路 22号，光华路SOHO，3单元528室 Guanyuan Fish and Bird Market Daily 9am-5.30pm. Guangyuan Dasha, northeastcorner of Zizhu Qiao, Xisanhuan Lu, Haidian District. 官园花鸟鱼虫市场, 海淀区西三环路紫 竹桥广源大厦 (近紫竹桥东北角) Laitai Flower Market The cut bunches and

potted plants in the basement will brighten anyone’s day. Expect to pay around RMB 40 for a trailing ivy and RMB 50 for a small bonsai tree. And you can also pick up some tropical fish on the first floor. Mon-Thu 9am6pm, Fri-Sun 9am-6.30 pm. 9 Maizidian Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6463 6145) 莱太花 卉市场, 朝阳区麦子店西路9号 Today Art Museum Daily 9am-5pm. Pingod Space, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5862 1100) www.todayartmuseum.com 今 日美术馆, 朝阳区百子湾路32号

Play Centers Cheer Kids Play Park Manufactured by American teachers, child psychologists and engineers, Cheer kids play park provides kids a motion and body-building environment and relieves parents from worries about kids safety. 1) 2/F, Fangheng Shopping Mall, Bldg 4, 6 Futong Dongdajie, Wangjing, Chaoyang District. (5119 3019); 2) West Gate of International Sculpture Park, Yuquan Lu, Shijingshan District. (159 1108 3533); 3) West Gate of International Sculpture Park, Yuquan Lu, Shijingshan District. (159 1108 3533); 4) 3/F, Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, Shijingshan, Shijingshan District. (8869 6929); 5) 4/F, Beidianshidai Plaza, Huilongguan, Haidian District. (8075 0939); 6) Stall 135, B2/F, 136 Huashi Dajie, Glory Mall, Chongwenmen, Chongwen District. (8755 5250); 7) 3/F, Huolidongfang Outlets, 1 Yaojiayuan Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5119 3019) 奇乐儿儿童主题公园, 1) 朝阳区 望京阜通东大街6号院4号楼方恒购物中心2楼; 2) 石景山区玉泉路国家雕塑公园西门; 3) 石景山 区玉泉路国家雕塑公园西门; 4) 石景山区石景 山万达广场C座3层; 5) 海淀区回龙观北店时代 广场四层; 6) 崇文区崇文门花市大街136号国瑞 购物中心B2-135; 7) 朝阳区姚家园路1号活力东 方奥特莱斯三层 Family Box Educational & Recreational Center Family Box is a British family centre combining education and recreation.

Children ages 0-12 and their families have more than enough space to play in the 6,000sqm, three-storey building. Kids will enjoy the large scale climbing frame, Mickey Mouse play area, swimming pool, Sensory Room, Soft Island and Craft Room.

They also run courses and activities based on the UK early years curriculum. Other facilities include: party hosting, catering, coffee shop, and crèche facility. Sat-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 10am-8pm. Bldg 4, 51 Wangjing Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6478 6163) www.familyboxes.com.cn 朝阳区望京 北路51号院4号楼 Fundazzle This cavernous, indoor playground has a huge two-story jungle gym, trampolines and a toddler area with small cars, swings, seesaws, toy houses and so on. On weekends, counselors put on shows, lead the kids in song and dance, and teach arts and crafts. RMB 35 for 2 hrs (kids); adults free (Mon-Fri), RMB 15 (Sat-Sun).

Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun and holidays 9am-7pm. Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District.

(6593 6208) 翻斗乐, 朝阳区工体南路 The Familier This two-level, indoor family centre provides age-appropriate and kidfamily play rooms and classes for children of all ages. Includes an expanded soft play area for babies and toddlers and a full-service cafe with a Western-trained chef and healthy menu options for the entire family. 2 hour: RMB 50 (1 adult, 1 child); all day: RMB 88 (1 adult, 1 child).

Monday-Sunday 9am-8pm. 1) Zhong’er Jie, 798, Chaoyang District. (5762 6017, service@thefamilier.com); 2) Stall 0753, Tower A, Chaowai SOHO, 6B Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5869 2904, service@thefamilier.com) http://www. thefamilier.com/ 1) 朝阳区798艺术区; 2) 朝阳 区朝阳门外大街乙6号朝外SohoA座0753

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DreamArts Center This center provides art, piano, ballet, modern dance, Pilates and yoga lessons. Adult and children classes are taught in English, Korean, and Mandarin. RMB 50-200/lesson. Daily 9am - 5pm. Classes are 10am - 9pm. A1905, Lead International Building, A2 Wangjing Zhonghuang Nanlu, Chaoyang District.

(8472 0257, 8472 0357) 筑梦艺术中心, 朝阳 区望京中环南路甲2号佳境天城A1905 Family Fun with Yuliya Offers a variety of classes and events for kids ages 0-14 years old and adults. Classes include Kindermusik, Salsa Babies, Zumba Fitness, Infant Massage Courses and special monthly events.

Also hosts birthday parties. 136 2135 4114. Rm 2302, Bldg 9, MOMA compound, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, Dongzhimen Wai, Dongcheng District. (info@familyfunwithyul iya.com) www.familyfunwithyuliya.com 东城 区东直门外香河园路1号当代MOMA9号楼2302室

Incy Wincy Yoga Children learn to walk like a dog, buzz like a bee, and moo like a barnyard cow while developing their motor skills and building their self-confidence.

Founded in 2006 by a mother and experienced yoga instructor Angelina Liu, Incy Wincy Yoga is a yoga company dedicated to Children’s and Baby yoga. Classes are 45-minute for muscular and bone development, balance and coordination, focus and concentration as well as fun. The programs are suitable for children 3-12 years old, babies, and teens. All classes are taught in English with over 15 centers around Beijing. Rm 1909, Bldg A, U-Space Building, 8 Guangqumenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(5861 3809, info@incywincyyoga.com) www.incywincyyoga.com 朝阳区广渠门外大街 8号优士阁A座，1909室 Kexue Communications Provides science shows, workshops, parties and functions forchildren and adults. Apt 1262, Door 1, Bldg 1, 7Hao Yuan, Taiyanggong Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8415 5034, 134 3938 8329, info@kexuecommunications.com) www.kexuecommunications.com 朝阳区太阳 宫南街7号院1号楼1单元26层1262 Kinderdudou Art Center Originating from western style art classes for kids, Kinderdudou encourages children to explore and experience new ideas in class and provides an interactive channel to develop childrens language skills with native English & Chinese speakers. All courses are available in English and Chinese with guidance.

Mon-Fri: 2pm-7pm; Sat-Sun: 9am-7pm. 1) Beiyuan Center: Rm 3816, Times Manor, 18 Hongjunying Donglu, Chaoyang District.

(8496 0095, kinderdudou@126.com); 2) Wangjing Center: Rm 707, LOFTEL Plaza, 1 Huguangzhong Jie, Wangjing, Chaoyang District. (6470 3505, kinderdudou@126. com) http://www.kinderdudou.com 肚兜美 术中心, 1) 朝阳区北苑校区：红军营东路18号时 代庄园3816; 2) 朝阳区望京校区：望京湖光中街 1号LOFTEL大厦707 Music Together of MiCho Education Offers weekly 45-minute classes for 06-year-old children and their parents or caregivers. Activities include songs, rhythm chants, movement, and instrument play.

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mal, non-performance oriented musical experiences - developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers. 1) Claire’s Music Studio, L507 Euro Plaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Shunyi District. (michoedu@yahoo.com.cn); 2) ingda International Apartments, 11 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, J, Chaoyang District. (michoedu@yahoo.com.cn) www.michoeducation.com 1) 顺义区顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号 欧陆广场, 5层, 507室; 2) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路 11号京达国际公寓

School Directory School fees listed are for one academic year unless otherwise. Specified.Abbreviations: IB = International Baccalaureate; ESOL = English as a Second or Other Language 3e International School 3e International began in 2005 and has grown into an institution catering for 180 students from Nursery through to Grade 3, with a Grade 4 soon to come. The school aims to develop “critical thinkers and passionate learners who move confidently and fluidly across cultures”, through a research based curriculum developed especially for this education model. Classes are conducted in English and Chinese with half of every day devoted to each language. Within this inquiry based program a balance of childinitiated and teacher directed activity is provided to support children’s development across the entire curriculum. Age range: 2-9. Application Fee RMB 1, 600. Tuition fees: Full-day nursery RMB 98,000; Pre-K RMB 129,000; Kindergarten RMB 132,800; Elementary RMB 142,000 9-1 Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6437 3344 ext 100, admissions@3einternationalschool.org) www.3einternationalschool.org 3e国际学校, 朝阳区将台西路9-1号 Asia-Pacific Experimental School of Beijing Normal University Asia-Pacific

Experimental School of Beijing Normal University is located on the south bank of the Wenyu River on Litang Lu, to the north of the Olympic Village. It has both primary and middle schools and provides for both day school students and boarders. The campus covers 80,000 square meters and includes middle and primary school classroom buildings, laboratory building, science and technology building, library, gym, student residence halls, various types of special classrooms, counseling room, and electronic reading room. There are 51 classes, 1,600 students, more than 200 teaching staff.

The school’s administration is managed by Beijing Normal University and the teaching staff by Beijing Xicheng District Educational Committee. Age range: 6-15 years. Tuition fees (2010-2011 academic year): Chinese nationals: Primary school boarder RMB 24,000/year, day student RMB 20,000/year; Middle school boarder RMB 33,000/year, day student RMB 27,000/year;Foreign nationals pay the same as Chinese nationals, plus RMB 6,000/year for management fees Dong San Qi, Changping District. (5109 4888, 6975 9602) http://www.yataischool. net/ 昌平区地铁5号线天通苑北站，换乘643或 537路，到北京太阳城站，路口向东直走，穿过 北京服装学院即到 Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) In its 17 years of existence BIBS has grown from one campus to three and from a kindergarten-only curriculum to a full-fledged K to grade 11 school with plans for grade 12 in the 2010-2011 school year. The school boasts a unique program that combines the best of Eastern and Western education philosophies to provide students a greater appreciation of the arts and humanities through the study and celebration of different countries, cultures and languages. The cross-cultural environment offers children greater cultural sensitivity and the ability to speak multiple languages.

Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Kindergarten: Application fee RMB 1,600 (one-off payment, non-refundable), Capital levy RMB 8,000 (one-off payment, nonrefundable), RMB 62,000 (half day)-80,000 (full day)/year; Primary school: Application fee RMB 1,600 (one-off payment, non-refundable), Capital levy RMB 30,000 (one-off payment, non-refundable); Reception RMB 100,000/year; Grades 1-6 RMB 135,000/ year; Middle and high school: Application fee RMB 1,600, Capital levy RMB 30,000; Grades 7-12 RMB 135,000 1) 1/F, Bldg B, 40 Liangmaqiao Lu (at the 21st Century Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6466 9255, bikoffice@bibs.com.cn, office@bibs.com. cn), mshsadmissions@bibs.com.cn); 2) 38 Nan Shiliju, Chaoyang District. (8456 6019, bikoffice@bibs.com.cn, office@bibs.com. cn), mshsadmissions@bibs.com.cn); 3) 6 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5130 7951, bikoffice@bibs.com.cn, office@bibs. com.cn), mshsadmissions@bibs.com.cn) www.bibs.com.cn 青苗国际双语学校, 1) 朝 阳区亮马桥路40号B座1层; 2) 朝阳区南十里居 38号; 3) 朝阳区东四环北路6号阳光上东二区 Beijing BISS International School With a diverse student body, Beijing BISS International School’s mission is to foster international relationships to educate and empower students to attain personal excellence and positively impact the world. BISS not only boasts a strong IB Diploma Program with strong academic results – graduates have been accepted to top universities like Harvard, Columbia and Stanford – it is a SAT Test Center, caters to children with learning needs, offers counseling, student enrichment programs, university searches and transition education services and orientation for Third Culture Kids and their parents. Age range: 4-17 years old.

Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Deposit RMB 18,000-23,000 (refundable); Registration RMB 3,800; Pre-K-kindergarten RMB 100,800; Grades 1-12 RMB 149,000180,600; ESOL RMB 16,600 Bldg 17, Area 4, Anzhen Xili (just off Beisanhuan), Chaoyang District. (6443 3151, admissions@biss.com. cn) www.biss.com.cn 北京BISS国际学校, 朝 阳区安贞西里四区17号楼 Beijing City International School Located in Shuangjing, BCIS lives by its school motto: “Inspire, Achieve, Create.”

This nonprofit, independent, co-educational day school accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) offers an international curriculum for Nursery to Grade 12 students under the International Baccalaureate (IB) World School system and is authorized to teach all three IB programs (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma). The campus culture is characterized by a “warm and inclusive nature” and an emphasis on rigorous academic enquiry through the extensive use of information technology in the classroom.

Age range: Nursery through Grade 12. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Registration fee RMB 2,000; New Student fee RMB 5,000; Nursery RMB 104,980; Pre-K RMB 120,960; Kindergarten RMB 129,000; Grades 1-2 RMB 158, 600; Grades 3-5 RMB 160,600; Grades 6-8 RMB 167,800; Grades 9-10 RMB 174,680; Grades 11-12 RMB 185,600 77 Baiziwan Nan Er Lu, Chaoyang District. (8771 7171, admissions@bcis.cn) www.bcis.cn 北京乐成国际学校, 朝阳区百子 湾南二路77号 Beijing International Bilingual Academy Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA), formerly known as Kinstar, provides an education which is strong in both English and Chinese, within a stimulating and creative international environment. US National Education Standards are followed for most subjects including English, mathematics, social studies, science, music and PE. Chinese National Standards are followed for Chinese Language Arts and Mathematics. ESL and

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CSL classes are also provided. BIBA’s newly expanded campus in suburban Shunyi includes kindergarten, elementary and middle schools with extensive facilities and specialist teachers for sports, arts, science etc.

BIBA is also the host school in Shunyi for the International Piano Academy of China.

Fees: Kindergarten: RMB 55,000 plus Capital Levy of RMB 5,000. Elementary School: RMB 90,000 plus Capital Levy of RMB 10,000. Middle School: RMB 100,000 plus Capital Levy of RMB 10,000. 5 Yumin Road, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8041 0390, Karen@bibachina.org) www.bibachina.org 顺义区后沙峪裕民大街5号 Beijing Mandarin School Rm 904, 9/F, E-Tower, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6508 1026) www.beijingmandarinschool. com 北京普通话学校, 朝阳区光华路数码01大 厦9层904 Beijing No. 55 Middle School and High School Unlike other public schools in the city, No. 55 has an international student department specifically tailored to foreign students. High school classes are offered in Chinese (meant for students with no Chinese background) or English, and prepare students for the IB exam or China’s college entrance exam. Middle school classes are in Chinese only; a half-year of intensive Chinese training is available if needed. Ages: 11 to 17. Price range: RMB 28,000-44,600.

12 Xinzhong Jie, Dongcheng District. (6416 9531) http://www.bj55iss.cn/default. asp?pg=main 北京第五十五中学, 东城区新 中街12号 Beijing Rego British School One of the newest schools in the city, Beijing Rego British School follows on the heels of two successful schools in Tianjin and Shanghai and caters to students from the surrounding Shunyi area with its array of educational facilities and age-appropriate resources on campus. Coursework is based on the UK national curriculum with the addition of Chinese Culture and Mandarin courses for all year groups. Rego places strong emphasis on close cooperation between parents, students and teachers and aims to create an educationally comfortable but truly challenging atmosphere for students to “be their best” and explore their talents and abilities to the fullest. Age range: 3 ½18 years old. Tuition:Registration Fee RMB 2,000; Deposit RMB 15,000; Reception（ Full Day）RMB 123,500/year; Years 1-6 RMB 152,000/year; Years 7-9 RMB 161,500/ year; Years 10-11 RMB 182,400/year; Years 12-13 RMB 191,900 1) (Admissions office) Rm C317 Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465-4487 ext 107 or 134 3939 3342, sarah.hancock@bjrego. org); 2) 15 Liyuan Jie, Tianzhu County, Shunyi District. (8416 7718, sarah. hancock@bjrego.org) www.bjrego.org 北京 瑞金英国学校, 1) 朝阳区朝阳区亮马桥路50号 C317室; 2) 顺义区顺义区天竺镇丽苑街15号 Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School As the only K12 independent coeducational bilingual boarding and day school in Tongzhou District, Beijing Shuren Ribet Private School is housed in a 16 acre campus located in the Artists’ Village 20km east of the China World Trade Center (Guomao) and consists of a closed and secure garden community. Started as a private school in 1993, BSRPS is dedicated to offering students a well rounded education which leads to academic excellence and personal success. Over the years, it has integrated an American- curriculum from the lower to upper school, which has led to the formation of the American high school where students receive an “American-overseas education as they embrace the essence of Chinese culture and literature.” Age range: 3-18 years old. Tuition Fees (2010-2011 school year - room and board, all fees included): Kindergarten RMB 11,500/semester; 1-6 grades RMB 34,000/semester; 7-9 grades RMB 35,500/semester South 1A,

Directories Xiaopu, Songzhuang,, Tongzhou District.

(8085 6318 Bilingual, 8085 6787 Chinese, inquiry@shurenribet.org) http://www. shurenribet.org/ 北京市私立树人瑞贝学校, 通州区宋庄镇小堡南甲一号 Beijing TailorMade Chinese Center 810 North Tower B, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 5420, welcome@tailormadecc.net, jf.pouliquen@ tailormadecc.net) www.tailormadechinese. com/index.html 北京泰莱梅德文化交流有限 公司, 朝阳区东大桥路SOHO尚都北塔B座810 Beijing World Youth Academy (BWYA) A student-centered approach with an emphasis on academics and the arts. Now in its tenth year, Beijing World Youth Academy is an IB world school offering both English and Chinese programs for local and overseas students aged 9 to 18. BWYA values holistic education, inquiry-based learning and strives to offer students ample opportunity to develop as globally aware critical thinkers. The faculty hails from over 15 countries and allows for a favorable student-to-teacher ratio that creates a more personalized learning environment. BWYA emphasizes creativity and teamwork using a curriculum that incorporates standards from North America, Europe and Asia and the school has a strong track record of preparing students for both Chinese and overseas universities, including Peking University, Tsinghua, Fudan, Harvard, Princeton, UC Berkeley and Stanford. Age range: 9-18 years old. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Application fee RMB 1,600; Capital levy RMB 30,000 (one-time fee); Chinese Middle School Program (grades 7-9) RMB 50,000/year; Chinese High School Program (grades 10-12) RMB 54,000/year; International Primary (grades 4-5) RMB 90,000/ year; IB MYP (grades 6-9) RMB 100,000/ year; IB MYP (grade 10) / IB DP (grades 11-12) RMB 110,000/year; Chinese as an Additional Language intensive course RMB 25,000/semester; English as an Additional Language intensive course RMB 51,000/semester. 18 Huajiadi Beili, Chaoyang District.

(6461 7787, admissions@ibwya.net) www. ibwya.net 北京世青国际学校, 朝阳区花家 地北里18号 Berlitz Mo-Fri 8am-8.30pm, Sat-Sun 9am6pm. Sunjoy Building Ste 801, 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6593 0478) www.berlitz.com 北京贝立兹语言培训有限公司, 朝阳 区日坛路6号新族大厦801 The British School of Beijing The British School of Beijing provides a traditional education based on the English National Curriculum and prepares pupils for GCSE and A Levels. The school is part of the Nord Anglia family of British-style international schools and its educational approach arises out of the best practices found in British schools around the world, emphasizing high academic results and mutual respect. The diverse academic and extra-curricular program is designed to challenge students to excel in music, arts and sport and allow them to develop and mature into young adults equipped with the qualifications and skills to enter universities worldwide. Age range: 1-18 years old.

Tuition fees (2010/2011 Academic Year): Pre-Nursery RMB 87,419-131,140Nursery RMB 131,140; Reception RMB 141,450; Years 1-2 RMB 157,436; Year 3 RMB 168,072; Years 4-6 RMB 170,572Years 7-9 RMB 185,611; Years 10-11 RMB 191,264; Years 12-13 RMB 200,490 1) 7 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8532 5320, admissions@britishschool.org.cn); 2) South Side, 9 Anhua Lu, Shunyi District. (8047 3588, admissions@britishschool.org.cn); 3) 5 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District. (8532 3088, admissions@britishschool.org.cn) www.britishschool.org.cn 北京英国学校, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北小街7号; 2) 顺义区安华路9号 南院; 3) 朝阳区三里屯西六街5号 Canadian International School of Beijing Opened in September 2006, the

Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) offers a Montessori Nursery & PreKindergarten program from 18 months to 5 years old and a Canadian-Style curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students.

CISB is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorized to provide the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) at the High School level and a Candidate School for the Primary Years (PYP) and Middle Years (MYP) Programmes. Non-native Englishspeaking students will have their language abilities assessed, and be given ESL support according to their results. Mandarin and French are offered as additional languages (Korean as well in High School). Member of ACAMIS and UNESCO, CISB features 90 classrooms equipped with the SmartBoard technology, seven computer labs, two large well-equipped libraries, a designated fine arts floor including specialized visual art and music labs, a 500-seat theatre, two large gymnasiums, a 25m swimming pool and a dance studio. Grades: Preschool to G12.

Price range: RMB 59,900-169,600 (RMB 1,600 application fee and 4,300-6,300 ESL fee). 38 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6465 7788, admissions@cis-beijing.com) www.cisb.com.cn 北京加拿大国际学校, 朝阳 区亮马桥路38号 The Capital Mandarin School Rm 1601, E-Tower (across from the Kerry Center), 12C Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6592 5672) 中国北京天下汇友培训学校, 朝阳区 光华路丙12号数码01大厦（嘉里中心对面） 1601室 Care for Children Special Needs School CfCS is the only Special Needs School for foreign families in Beijing. They work closely with the international school community to provide educational and therapeutic support to staff and families for students with mild to severe impairments and learning differences. Drawing upon the vast expertise of their staff of certified educators and therapists, they have designed individualized programs within the school in addition to successful dual programs with other mainstream international schools. A high teacher/student ratio gives students access to specialized and individual academic support, and provides an environment in which students can work and achieve at their maximum potential. Age range: 2-18 years old. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year):Application fee (non-refundable fee covers assessment by panel of therapists) RMB 7,500; Development fee (one time only) RMB 15,000; Full day RMB 160,000; Half Day RMB 105,000 Daily 8.30am5.30pm. Unit 101, River Garden, 7 Yuyang Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 3306, principal@careforchildrenservices.com) www.careforchildrenservices.com.cn 关爱 （北京）特殊教育学校, 顺义区顺义区后沙峪 榆阳路7号裕京花园101室

specialty which included ballet, Chinese folk dance, Latin dance and musical theater.

Parent-child classes and beginner’s dance classes for pre-school children aged 3-4 emphasizes the development of a child’s natural sense of dance and aims to inspire their inherent dance potential in a creative and fun way. CAAD is the only dance education institution in China with a 1,200sqm studio including 6 professional dance rooms, multimedia teaching system, dedicated rest areas for parents, a music and film appreciation zone, locker rooms, water bar, entertainment area for children and comprehensive supporting facilities.

Upon enrolment, each student is provided with FREE specially tailored dance apparel for their specific courses including stretch, velvet stockings/leggings, a CAAD dance bag, soft sole shoes, dance props etc MonFri 9am-6pm. Office Bldg 1, 10/F, Greenlake Place, Chaoyang District. (59282170, info@caadance.com.cn) www.caadance. com.cn 似翼儿童舞蹈, 朝阳区观湖国际公寓 1号办公楼10层 Daystar Academy Daystar Academy, a Kindergarten-Grade 6 school, offers a balance of Montessori-based English education and the Chinese National Curriculum – students spend half of their day in each language environment. The curriculum also focuses on establishing students’ good habits and supports the development of the child through the progressive “Virtues in Us” character education program which emphasizes nobility of character and service to humanity. This innovative approach brings together two cultures and combines the strongest attributes of both Western and Eastern teaching methodologies. Age range: 3-12years old.

Tuition Fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Kindergarten RMB 86,000; Registration RMB 2,000 (one time fee); Elementary RMB 92,000; Registration RMB 3,000 (onetime fee) 2 Shunbai Lu, Chaoyang District.

(8610 2654, kristinl@daystarchina.cn, lijunl@daystarchina.cn) 启明星双语学校, 朝 阳区顺白路2号 Deutsche Botschaftsschule Peking The German Embassy School offers instruction in German and uses a curriculum and textbooks that adhere to standards set by the German Board of Education. Approximately 90 students are enrolled in the kindergarten classes, and 430 in the elementary and upper school. Grades: Kindergarten to grade 13. Price range: EUR 5,150-7,800 (plus a EUR 2,600 admission fee, EUR 900 bus fee). 49A Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6532 2535) www.dspeking.net.cn 北

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京德国使馆学校, 朝阳区亮马桥路甲49号 Dulwich College Beijing Dulwich College Beijing is a British International school offering a curriculum based upon the English National Curriculum up to Year 9, IGCSE courses for students in Years 10 and 11, and the full International Baccalaureate Diploma for our senior students in Years 12 and 13. Our curriculum is suitaby adapted to reflect the needs of students in an international school and extends well beyond the formal classroom with a strong empasis on the development of the individual. Dulwich College Beijing is affliated with Dulwich College London and also is a sister school to Dulwich College’s in Shanghai, Suzhou and Seoul. Ages: 12 months – 18 years. Application Fee: RMB 2000 – non-refundable; Placement Deposit: RMB 18,000 – refundable subjuect to terms and conditions; Toddler 1 (Half Day) 2/3/5 days a week: RMB 27,200/38.500/60,500; Toddler 2 (Half Day): RMB 87,100; Nursery /Reception: RMB 132,400; Years 1-2: RMB 153,400; Years 3-6: RMB 171,600; Years 79: RMB181,200; Years 10-11: RMB192,600; Years 12-13: RMB200,200 1) Riviera Main Campus: Beijing Riviera, 1 Xiangjiang Beilu, Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8450 7676, info@dulwich-beijing.cn); 2) Legend Garden Campus: Legend Garden Villas, 89 Jichang Lu, Shunyi District. (6454 9000, info@dulwich-beijing.cn); 3) Legend Early Years Campus: Legend Garden Villas, 89 Jichang Lu, Shunyi District. (6454 9000, info@dulwich-beijing.cn) www.dulwich-beijing.cn 北京德威英国国际学校, 1) 朝阳区京 顺路香江北路1号香江花园; 2) 顺义区机场路 89号丽京花园; 3) 顺义区机场路89号丽京花园 Eduwings Kindergarten The culmination of two former schools, Der Kingergarten and Jin Yi Kingergarten, Eduwings Kindergarten is divided into English/Chinese and German departments that are each split into three age groups (2-3, 3-4, 5-6 years) and one infant group (2 years and under).

All of the lead and language teachers are native-speakers and educate children individually following the school’s philosophy: “Every child needs to have roots and wings – roots to know where they are from and wings to explore the world.” Eduwings also offers Montessori education, swimming, music and art activities, a library, climbing facilities, as well as an outdoor playground and yard. All afternoon activities are included in the tuition fee. Age range: 2-6 (infant group for under 2 years old).

Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Half-day RMB 52,000; Full-day RMB 72,000

Chicago Dan’s English Daycare Daycare canter is staffed by three American teachers, a professional Chinese English teacher, and a professional daycare instructor. The teacher-student-ratio is 1 to 4 and English spoken in the classroom. The English-language curriculum includes special interest courses such as swimming, baseball, Tae Kwon Do and ballet. Each course is taught by a native English speaker. Students also attend regular field trips and activities.

Tuition fees are below the standard rates charged by international daycare centers, and the special interest courses are included in the fee. RMB5,500-6,000/month.

For children ages 2.5 to 5 years. 8am5.30pm. Suit 1102 Building B, Riyue Tiandi, Xi Zuoanmen Qiao, Chongwen District.

(5807 5067, dpinkowski@gmail.com) www. engdan.com 芝加哥丹全英文幼儿园 Children’s Academy of Artistic Dance (CAAD) CAAD is committed to nurturing and expanding dance education and creativity for children aged 3-12 and offers carefully-crafted professional courses by

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Schools (afternoon activities and lunch included in the tuition fee) Merlin Champagne Town, 6 Liyuan Lu, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6450 8384, mariaseemel@eduwingskids.com) http://www.eduwingskids.com/ 顺义区天竺 镇丽苑街6号美林香槟小镇 Etonkids Bilingual Kindergarten Part of the Etonkids Bilingual Kindergartens’ division of the Etonkids international education group, the Central Park campus features a bilingual Montessori program designed to develop “independence, initiative and creativity.” The school caters to children from 1 to 6 years of age and are divided into nursery school (18 months-3 years) and “Casa” (a.k.a. “Early Childhood Community,” 3-6 years) divisions with lessons promoting intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth (nursery) as well as coursework in language arts, mathematics, everyday living skills, sensory awareness exercises and culture (Casa stage). Check the website for additional EtonKids Bilingual Park Campuses. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year):Monthly payment plan - Morning session (8.30-11.30am) RMB 6,250; Full-day session (8.30am-4.30pm) RMB 8,500; Yearly payment plan - Morning session (8.30-11.30am) RMB 62,500; Fullday session (8.30am-4.30pm) RMB 85,000 1) Eastern Provence Campus, Eastern Provence, 88 Dingsi Lu, Beiqijia, Changping District. (8176 0828, cpadmin@etonkids. com); 2) Dawang Lu Peking House Campus, 20 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5870 6779, cpadmin@etonkids.com); 3) Arcadia Campus, Block 1, Arcadia villas, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8047 2983, cpadmin@etonkids.com); 4) Palm Springs Campus, Palm Springs International Apartments, 8 Chaoyang Park Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6539 8967, cpadmin@etonkids. com); 5) Datunli Campus, Kehui Lu, Chaoyang District. (8480 5538, cpadmin@etonkids.com); 6) Olympic Village Campus, Southwest Corner of Beichen Xilu and Kehui Lu, Chaoyang District. (8437 1006, cpadmin@etonkids.com); 7) Midtown Campus, Guangqujia Yuan, Bldg 21, Guangqumenwai, Chongwen District. (6749 5008, cpadmin@etonkids.com); 8) Central Park Campus, Bldg 19, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. ((6533 6620/6931, cpadmin@etonkids.com) www.etonkids.com 伊顿双语幼儿园, 1) 昌 平区北七家镇定泗路88号; 2) 朝阳区西大望 路甲20号首府社区里; 3) 顺义区后沙峪罗马 环岛北侧天北路，阿凯笛亚庄园1座; 4) 朝阳 区朝阳公园南路8号棕榈泉国际公寓; 5) 朝阳 区科荟路大屯里社区; 6) 朝阳区北辰西路与 科荟路交汇处西南角; 7) 崇文区广渠门外广 渠家园21号楼; 8) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新 城国际19号楼 Etonkids International Kindergarten CBD Global Trade Mansion Etonkids International Kindergarten is one of the oldest schools in Beijing’s Etonkids franchise (a nationwide educational group). The school provides a community-centered Americanstyle education led by Montessori-certified teachers and an educational philosophy based on the Three C’s – Creativity, Character and Culture. Coursework includes lessons in practical life, “sensorial,” math, language, culture and science. A variety of programs are also available including Reggio Baby and Kindermusik. The staff meets regularly for training under the EXCELS school improvement planning program, which is designed to share new teaching practices, the Montessori method and current educational trends. Age range: 1.5-6 years old. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Annual Registration fee RMB 2,000 Yuan (inclusive the materials and uniforms)RMB71,800-112,000/year 1) Lido Campus:Rm C103 Lido Country Club, Lido Place, Jiangtailu, Chaoyang District. (gtmadmin@etonkids.com); 2) 3/F, Bldg D, Global Trade Mansion, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6506 4805, gtmadmin@etonkids.com) 伊顿国际幼儿园,

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1) 朝阳区蒋台路机场路丽都广场; 2) 朝阳区 光华路世贸国际公寓D座3层 The Family Learning House Recognized as a model kindergarten by the Chaoyang Ministry of Education, The Family Learning House is a virtues-based, bilingual preschool dedicated to “acquiring knowledge and good character for the purpose of serving humanity.” In addition to its “Virtues in Us” character education program, the school aims to provide an academically stimulating Montessori and Chinese curriculum. The Jianwai Soho campus includes a petting farm, organic produce and a child directed recycling program, and the curriculum places strong emphasis on art and music and includes daily piano lessons for all 4 1/2 and 5-year-old children. Students also participate in monthly educational outings, community service projects and multicultural celebrations. Age range: 1.5-6 years old. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Full Day Session – RMB 69,500/ year; Half Day Session (under 4 years old) – RMB 46,500/year Beside Bldg 14, Jianwai SOHO West Area,39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 7540 ext 800, administrator@thefamilylearninghouse. com) www.thefamilylearninghouse.com 家 育苑, 朝阳区东三环中路39号 建外SOHO西区 14号楼旁 Ganeinu International School Follows a Montessori curriculum and aims to “provide a warm, secure, Jewish environment where children can feel comfortable exploring and learning.” Coursework consists of math, sensorial, language, art and music, geography, Jewish studies and special events.

Nursery, kindergarten and elementary classes available. Tuition ranges from RMB 66,000-130,000 a year. Bus and lunch service available. 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8470 8238) http://www.ganeinubeijing.com 朝阳区朝阳区霄云路18号 Hantong Education Training School Hantong is an after-class school, which offers IB, A-Level, IGCSE, SAT & Ap tutoring in English, with the aim of improving students’ learning skills. The school provides 1 on 1 and small group classes. The school uses the same textbooks as the International Schools. Hantong also provides school choice guide for parents for free.

Price range from RMB180-480/hour Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat&Sun 9am-5pm. 1) Rm 26112612,1 Blue Castle International Center, Dawang Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8599 7183, info@chinamcedu.com); 2) D2065 Gahood Villa, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 2765, info@chinamcedu.com); 3) Rm 705, Zuo’an Gongshe, 68 Beisihuan Xilu, Haidian District. (5155 3601, info@chinamcedu. com) www.chinamcedu.com 1) 朝阳区蓝堡 国际中心1座2611-2612室; 2) 顺义区白辛庄嘉 浩别墅2区D2065; 3) 海淀区北四环西路68号左 岸工社705室（中关村图书大厦楼上） Happy Baby Kindergarten At two separate campuses, Happy Baby offers a Montessori-style curriculum delivered predominantly in Chinese. English classes are provided several times a week. Facilities include playgrounds, a library, and piano, reading, birthday and computer rooms.

Currently, around half the students are international students. Special classes for children under 2 accompanied by a parent are offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Note: Enrollment is full for 2009-10 academic year. Ages: 2.5 to 5. Price range: RMB 36,000 (RMB 450 transportation fee). 1) 23 Yiyuan Anhuibeili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6498 1518); 2) 22 Zhongli Xibahe, Chaoyang District.

(6462 0449 ext 806) 至尊宝宝幼儿园, 1) 朝阳区亚运村安慧北里逸园23号楼; 2) 朝阳区 西坝河中里22号楼 Harrow International School Beijing Harrow International School Beijing prides itself on high academic standards that are maintained within a close-knit school community. Harrow is one of the smaller inter-

Directories national schools; each student is assigned a personal tutor who looks after their overall welfare and serves as a liaison between the school and home. High academic standards and leadership skills are promoted schoolwide, with a range of enrichment activities to help students develop teamwork and creative thinking skills, as well as independence and responsibility. The school is divided into different sections with specialist teachers teaching each subject from the Prep Phase (Years 5 to 7) onwards. There is a wide range of outdoor pursuits available to students, including a small school garden where younger children learn to grow their own vegetables. Other highlights include, top-notch learning facilities, talented choirs, the annual “Expeditions Week ” with visits to overseas countries, and regular exchanges with Harrow Bangkok and Harrow UK. Students graduating from Harrow Beijing have won places at a range of universities across the world including Oxford, London School of Economics, Bayreuth Law Faculty, Cornell, Australia National University.

Age range: 3-18 years old. Tuition fees (2010/2011 Academic Year): Pre-School RMB 101,700; Reception (4-5 years) RMB 129,800; Years 1-2 RMB 147,100; Years 3-6 RMB 153,600; Years 7-9 RMB 168,700; Years 10-11 RMB 175,200; Years 12 -13 RMB 188,300 1) Grassetown, Zhengequ Village, Xuxin Zhuang, Tongzhou District.

(6444 8900, enquiries@harrowbeijing.cn); 2) 5 Anzhen Xili, Block 4, Chaoyang District.

(6444 8900, enquiries@harrowbeijing.cn) www.harrowbeijing.cn 北京哈罗英国学校, 1) 通州区徐新庄镇葛渠村格拉斯小镇; 2) 朝 阳区安贞西里四区5号 Harvard Star International School This school has 30 students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. Its kindergarten curriculum is Montessori-based and its elementary education follows the National Curriculum of England. Tuition is RMB 42,000 per year.

Sanshan Jiayuan, Luoma Huandao East, Shunyi District. (8042 4781) 哈佛之星国际 学校, 顺义区罗马环岛东三山家元 Highscope International Kindergarten Located on the grounds of the Potter’s Wheel Tennis Academy, this school has five clean classrooms with modern facilities, an art room and a dance studio as well as lush green grass and gardens. Their main curriculum is mostly based on the American High Scope program. Games are also used to provide an environment in which the children can develop at their own pace and according to their interests. Each class has a bilingual head teacher, at least one native English speaking teacher and other local teachers. Options include half day or whole day, meals, and a bus service.

Daily 7.30 am - 5.30 pm. 1 Langxinzhuang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8538 2775, josh. highscope@gmail.com) 朝阳区郎莘庄路1号

House of Knowledge International Kindergarten House of Knowledge (HoK) boasts its own unique curriculum that includes aspects of the Montessori and Reggio Emilia programs, with special emphasis placed on the latter approach. Students are treated as competent learners with boundless potential, who are capable of infinite discovery. With this in mind, the curriculum

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trains them to acquire critical thinking and collaboration skills by teaching them how to “learn to learn.” Age range: 10 months-6 years. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Registration RMB 2,000; Deposit RMB 5,000-15,000 (refundable according to withdraw policy); RMB 53,500-122,800 (depending on choice of program and campus) 1) Chaoyang Park Campus, Victoria Gardens, 15 Chaoyang Park Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6434 0088 (English, German, Mandarin), info@house-of-knowledge.net); 2) Liyuan Campus, East Gate of Liyuan Compound, Maquanying Street, Shunyi District.

(6434 0088 (English, Chinese and German), info@house-of-knowledge.net); 3) Administrative Office, C511, Lufthansa Centre, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6434 0088 or 6538 2624, info@house-of-knowledge.net) www.house-of-knowledge.net 1) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路15号维多利亚花园公寓; 2) 顺义区香江北路丽苑小区东门A11; 3) 朝 阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心C511 Huijia Kindergarten Part of a nationwide chain, Huijia Kindergarten has 17 campuses and early childhood centers around Beijing.

The curriculum combines advanced international educational ideas, modern teaching methods and Chinese traditional culture and focuses on nurturing children to become international citizens. The coursework, which emphasizes basic concepts, skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors, is designed to help students become “lifelong learners” and take responsibility for themselves, their studies others.Age range: 1.5-6 years old.

Tuition fees (2010-2011 academic year): Huijia Longwan Experiential Early Childhood Education Center - RMB 72,000/year; Huijia Central Park Experiential Early Childhood Education Center - RMB 72,000/year; Tuition for other centers vary from RMB 25,000-72,000/year (contact school administration for details) 1) Huijia Longwan Experiential Early Childhood Education Center. Longwan Business Street, Yuyuan Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8042 2245, hjkids@263.net); 2) Huijia Central Park Experimental Early Childhood Education Center. Bldg 24, Central Park Apartments, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(6597 9358, hjkids@263.net) www.hjkids. com 汇佳幼儿园, 1) 顺义区汇佳龙湾体验式 早教中心. 顺义区后沙峪镇裕园路龙湾商业街; 2) 朝阳区汇佳新城国际体验式早教中心.朝阳 区朝外大街6号新城国际公寓24号楼 International Academy of Beijing A nurturing school community equipping students to make a positive difference in the world by challenging them to seek truth, acquire wisdom and pursue academic excellence. Founded in 1999 IAB offers an American curriculum from K through to G12. PSAT, SAT, ACT and AP exams provide students the opportunity to be well positioned for college entry. IAB is accredited

by ACSI, WASC and NCCT. Age range: 5-18 years old. Tuition fees (2011-2012 Academic Year): One-time non-refundable application fee RMB1,700; Kindergarten RMB84,000 (RMB21,000 capital fee); Grade 1-5 RMB117,600 (RMB29,400 capital fee); Grade 6-8 RMB126,000 (RMB31,500 capital fee); Grade 9-10 RMB134,400 (RMB33,600 capital fee); Grade 11 RMB142,400 (RMB35,600 capital fee); Grade 12 RMB145,000 (RMB36,000 capital fee); 1) Elementary School Campus and Admissions Office: Lido Office Tower 3, Lido Place, 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6430 1600, admissions@iabchina.net); 2) Middle School/High School Campus: Olympic Forest Park East, 2 Yangshan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8493 8680, admissions@iabchina. net) www.iabchina.net IAB国际学校, 1) 朝 阳区将台路6号丽都广场丽都3号办公楼; 2) 朝 阳区仰山路2号奥林匹克公园东侧 The International Montessori School of Beijing (MSB) MSB has been serving expatriate children, from pre-school to elementary, for 20 years and is an affiliate member of the American Montessori

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Society (AMS), which upholds the MACTE Montessori educational standards on an international level. The school is affiliated with the International Montessori Teaching Institute which provides continual professional training and development to all MSB lead teachers and assistant teachers. Today MSB is comprised of four campuses – two in Shunyi (River Garden and Champagne Cove) – and two located very close to the Beijing Riviera, Grand Hills, Quanfa and Lane Bridge housing compounds. The new Riviera campus will house the Reception and Elementary classrooms up to Grade 6.

Age range: 1-12. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Deposit RMB 1,600 (application fee credited towards school fees); 3 Day Toddler (Age: 1) RMB 38,000; 5 Day Toddler (Age: 1) RMB 60,000; Morning Nursery (Age: 2) RMB 85,000; Full Day Nursery (Age: 2) RMB 126,000; Morning Kindergarten (Age: 3 and 4) RMB 88,000; Full Day Kindergarten (Age: 3 and 4) RMB 130,000; Reception (Age: 5) RMB 146,000; Elementary (Age: 6 to 12) RMB 152,000.

1) Riviera Campus,Bldg 8, 2 Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6432 8228, schooloffice@msb.edu.cn); 2) River Garden Campus, Houshayu, Baixinzhuang, Shunyi District. (8046 3935, schooloffice@msb. edu.cn); 3) Cherry Tree Lane Campus, Xiangjiang Beilu, 18 Maquanying Lu, Shunyi District. (6432 8228, schooloffice@msb. edu.cn); 4) Champagne Cove Campus, 2 Shunfu Lu, Chaoyang District. (8945 2591, schooloffice@msb.edu.cn) www.msb.edu. cn 北京蒙台梭利国际学校, 1) 朝阳区香江校 园,香江北路甲2号院8号楼; 2) 顺义区裕京花 园校园, 后沙峪白辛庄; 3) 顺义区樱桃园校 区，香江北路马泉营18号; 4) 朝阳区金碧湖畔 校区，顺福路2号 The International School of Beijing (ISB) The International School of Beijing (ISB) traces its roots back to the early 1970s when a small foreign school was established by the United States Liaison Office, the precursor to the US Embassy, and was little more than a simple “classroom that was wedged into a hallway in a diplomatic apartment compound in Sanlitun.” In the 1980s the school was merged with the schools of the British, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand embassies and was eventually moved to its present-day 50,000sqm purpose-built facility near Capital Paradise in Shunyi. Over the years ISB has gained an international reputation for its solid academic programs (it was the first school in Beijing to offer the full IB Diploma), comprehensive facilities and full curriculum catering to all age levels. Age range: 3-18 years old. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): EC3 (half day) RMB 65,490 (RMB 10,970 capital fee); EC4 (full day) RMB 119,690 (RMB 10,970 capital fee); Kindergarten RMB 140,330 (RMB 13,180 capital fee); Grades 1–5 RMB 140,330 (RMB 31,600 capital fee); Grades 6–8 RMB 150,540 (RMB 31,600 capital fee); Grades 9-12 RMB 165,540 (RMB 31,600 capital fee) 10 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District. (8149 2345, admissions@isb.bj.edu.cn) www.isb.bj.edu. cn 北京顺义国际学校, 顺义区安华街10号 Ivy Academy Ivy Academy is a pre-school and kindergarten created in collaboration with the Harvard Graduate School of Education Researchers that accepts students of ages two through six. The school offers an English environment with a “specialized focus on the customized development of every child” based on Harvard Professor Dr Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory and a convenient Dongzhimen area location. Age range: 2-6 years old. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Deposit RMB 8,000 (non-refundable, to be credited toward tuition); Registration fee RMB 800; Half-day RMB 86,000; Full day RMB 127,900 Suite C101, East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8451 1380, Info-EL@ivyschools.com) www.ivyschools.com 艾毅幼儿园, 东城区东直门外大

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街35号东湖别墅C101室 Ivy Bilingual School Like its sister school Ivy Academy, Ivy Bilingual School (IBS) enrolls children from two to six years of age and offers a curriculum designed in the spirit of the Multiple Intelligences theory. The goal of Ivy Bilingual School is to provide children with the most current research-based practices coupled with the knowledge of the unique Chinese culture. Children graduating from IBS are comfortable speaking in both English and Chinese. Age range: 2-6 years old. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Registration fee RMB 800; Deposit RMB 6,000 (non-refundable, credited toward tuition); RMB 42,600–57,000/year (Ocean Express Campus); RMB 39,000–52,400 per year (Orchid Garden Campus) 1) Orchid Garden Campus, 18 Xinjin Lu, Cui Ge Xiang (Airport Expressway, Beigao Exit), Chaoyang District. (8439 7080, info-OE@ivyschools. com (Ocean Express Bilingual Campus), info-og@ivyschools.com （Orchid Garden Bilingual Campus）); 2) Ocean Express Campus, Bldg E, Ocean Express, 2 Dongsanhuan Beilu (north of Kempinski), Chaoyang District. (8446 7287, info-OE@ivyschools.com (Ocean Express Bilingual Campus), info-og@ivyschools.com （Orchid Garden Bilingual Campus）) www.ivyschools.com 艾毅双语幼儿园, 1) 朝 阳区崔各乡新锦路18号卓锦万代小区内; 2) 朝 阳区东三环北路2号远洋新干线E座 Ivy MI Kindergarten Ivy MI Kindergarten offers a quality Chinese-focused program designed to meet the needs of children who will attend Chinese elementary schools. It is designed for Chinese families who would like their children to experience a curriculum inspired by the Harvard-based Multiple Intelligences theory. This program offers a top-notch education for children with an international bent. RMB 33,600 per year (Lijing Campus) RMB 36,998 per year (Tianshi Campus) 1) Tianshi Campus, 52 Beiyuan Lu, Tongzhou District. (8159 6406/7, InfoLJ@ivyschools.com, Info-TS@ivyschools. com); 2) Lijing Campus, 28 Shilipu Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8446 4189, InfoLJ@ivyschools.com, Info-TS@ivyschools. com) http://www.ivyschools.com 艾毅多元 智能幼儿园, 1) 通州区北苑路52号; 2) 朝阳 区十里堡北路28号 The Learning Center The Learning Center opened in 2004 to meet the specific educational needs of local and expatriate students in Beijing. They aim to address the individual challenges of students by offering a nurturing environment, small classes or 1:1 tutoring, and experienced, specialized teachers who design tailor-made programs for each child. By helping them realize their academic potential, The Learning Center cultivate not only students’ skills, but also their confidence and self-esteem.

The Learning Center has worked with more than 1,000 local and expatriate students in the Shunyi and Haidian areas. As the only professional tutoring service in Beijing, they pride themselves on offering a nurturing environment in which students of all ages and levels can find the support they need in the subjects they need. Subjects for students ages 5 to 18. Parenting programs are also available, including adult education and child development workshops. TLC tutors are native English speaking professional educators with an understanding of the international school curricula across Beijing.

Mon 10am-6pm, Tue-Fri 10am-8pm, SatSun 9.30am-4.30pm. 2108 Gahood Villa, Houshayu, Xibaixinzhuang, Shunyi District.

(8046 3886, registration@learningcenter. com.cn) www.thelearningcenter.cn 顺义区后 沙峪西白辛庄嘉浩别墅2108号 Little Seeds Montessori School Little Seeds is a home-grown Montessori school in the heart of Beijing. Located in the Chaoyang District near the 2nd Ring Road, Little Seeds offers a bilingual teaching

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environment for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years. Its small and nurturing classrooms offer enhanced individualized attention and allows its teachers to be able to respond more effectively to each child’s needs. The curriculum at Little Seeds focuses on the areas: Practical Life, Mathematics, Language, Art, Geography and Science. Instruction is given in both English and Chinese, allowing children to gain the vocabulary required to express themselves effectively in both languages. Strong academic emphasis is coupled with a focus on Chinese culture and the Arts, allowing children to truly experience Chinese culture from both a local and foreign perspective.

Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm. Panjiayuan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (131 4118 8648, little. seeds.montessori@gmail.com) 朝阳区潘 家园东路 Lycée Français International de Pékin (The French School) The LFIP is administered in accordance with the guidelines established by the French Ministry of Education. Classes are taught in French, but non-French-speaking children are admitted into the kindergarten (which is on a separate campus), and the elementary school. This school has full sports and extracurricular programs. Ages: 2 to 18. Price range: EUR 5,580-10,010 (French children), EUR 6,390-11,430 (non-French children). 1) Primary and Secondary School: 13 Sanlitun Dongsijie, Chaoyang District. (6532 3498); 2) Kindergarten: 4 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6532 7881) http://www.lfip.net. cn/ 1) 朝阳区三里屯东四街13号; 2) 朝阳区 三里屯路4号 Mammolina Children’s Home-Montessori Kindergarten Located next to the Beijing Riviera compound, Mammolina Children’s Home opened in 2005 and offers a strictly Montessori style education to children from 1 to 7 years old. Classes are taught in English and Chinese in “uniquely integrated, open-space classrooms where children learn and thrive following their own natural needs and rhythm, and each child’s progress is monitored individually.”

Mammolina touts its one-on-one assistance and detailed record keeping system that allows detailed tailored focus on each child’s interests and progress, as well as its “spacious, carefully prepared child-sized environments,” high safety and hygiene standards. Age range: 1-7 years old. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): 1-3 years - RMB 96,000 (half day)-124,000 (full day)/ year; 3-6 years - RMB 100,200 (half day)134,000 (full day)/year 36 Maquanying Siqu , Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8470 5128, mch@www.montessori.ws) www. montessori.ws 三为园蒙德梭利托幼中心, 朝 阳区香江北路马泉营四区36号 Mandarin Connections Focus on Chinese lessons for international school students, Improve students’ comprehensive Chinese in an effective way. Member of The International Society for Chinese Language Teaching(世界汉语教学学会). Awarded as “Best Chinese school in Shunyi” by beijingkids Magazine in 2011 Summer. Mon-Fri 8am8pm,Sat&Sun 9am-5pm. 1) 26/F, Rm 11-12, 1 Blue Castle International Center, Dawang Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8046 2765, info@chinamcedu.com); 2) D2065 Gahood Villa, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 2765, info@chinamcedu.com); 3) Rm 705, Zuo’an Gongshe, 68 Beisihuan Xilu, Haidian District. (5155 3601, info@chinamcedu. com) www.mandarin-connections.com 1) 朝阳区西大望路3号院蓝堡国际中心1座26112612室; 2) 顺义区白辛庄嘉浩别墅2区D2065; 3) 海淀区北四环西路68号左岸工社705室（中 关村图书大厦楼上） Muffy’s Education Founded in 2003, Muffy’s Education provides child-centered English immersion kindergartens, after school and camp programs to teach students “Knowledge Through English”. Using English as the medium for learning, stu-

dents receive a high quality education and a strong foundation of English skills. Muffy’s has an educational program that includes all core subjects in an English immersion environment. Educators use a variety of teaching methods to help each student with their unique learning needs. Muffy’s also use internationally known curriculum from the University of Chicago, Columbia Teachers College and Pearson Education. Muffy’s teachers are from Canada, United States, England and Australia. Before students enroll, assessment and placement will be aranged. Ages:2-6 1) Shijicheng Location (Opening in Aug): 5/F, Bldg B, Huibo Dasha, Landianchang Lu, Haidian District.; 2) Wangjing Location: East gate of Beixiaohe Gongyuan, Wangjing Xilu, Chaoyang District.; 3) Xiangshan Location: Xiangshan Qingqin, Mentou Cun, Sijiqing Town, Haidian District.; 4) Wanquan Location: 1/F, Legacy Home Community Center, Wanliu Dong Lu, Haidian District. www.muffys.cn 儿童英语之家, 1) 海淀区蓝靛厂路（人大附 小对面）汇博大厦西侧5层; 2) 朝阳区望京北 小河公园东门; 3) 海淀区香山清琴别墅儿童 会所; 4) 海淀区万柳东路万泉新新家园14号楼 A区万泉新新俱乐部一层 New Bamboo International Kindergarten New Bamboo International Kindergarten is an English language school based on the US High/Scope pre-school education structure. With the intention of becoming an influential pre-school education organization in China’s fundamental education, they have a curriculum that incorporates the American education system with the core essence of the Chinese education. This allows us to give our Children the best of the two cultures. The kindergarten officially opens on October 10, 2011, and welcomes all parents of babies aged one to six for consultation and registration. Tuition fees (2011-2012 academic year): RMB 1,000 application fee, RMB 5,000 per month. Qiao 133 0401 8987, Shi 186 1172 9923. Tower W-1 (east of Scitech Hotel, west door of Dongdang Ruijing), 16 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. 新竹幼儿园, 朝阳区 建国门外大街16号W-1座(建国门赛特饭店东 面，东方瑞景小区西门) New Concept Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. B 1903 Ocean Express, 66 Xiaguang Li, Sanyuan Dong Bridge, Chaoyang District. (8446 6455, beijing@newconceptMandarin.com) www.newconceptMandarin.com 新概念普通 话, 朝阳区三元东桥霞光里66号院远洋新干线 B座1903室 (佳程广场后面) New Garden International Kindergarten Located in Fulicheng just south of the China World Trade Center, New Garden International Kindergarten has both Chinese and native English-speaking teachers on staff and a fun-based, enriching curriculum that will enable your child to flourish in both Chinese and Western education systems.

Equipped with a children’s kitchen, library, inside and outside play areas, the school offers a warm and peaceful child-centered environment for students to develop and learn. New Garden accepts children from the ages of 2-6, with extracurricular classes available for children up to 12. Age range: 2-6 years old. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): RMB 33,600/year (for all children from ages 2-6) Bldg 61, Area D,Fulicheng (north of Shuangjing Qiao), Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

(5876 1319, mcyo521@163.com) 新园双语 幼儿园, 朝阳区富力城新园双语幼儿园，东三 环双井桥北富力城D区西门 Pakistan Embassy College This embassy-run school offers two types of curricula: the Pakistan national curriculum, and an English curriculum associated with London University that offers GCSE and A-level qualifications. Both curricula are taught in English, but a number of ESOL students are accepted, and remedial English classes are provided. Chinese language classes are mandatory for all except senior-level stu-

Directories dents. An enrollment of 400 students from more than 40 different countries makes for an excellent student-teacher ratio and a diverse student body. School facilities include science, computer and language laboratories, and a gymnasium and indoor basketball court. Ages: 4 to 18. Price range: USD 250-600/month 1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District. (6532 1905) 朝阳区三里屯东直门外大街1号 Positive Foundations School Highly experienced teachers provide education that stresses the importance of self-development and life skills as well as the academic fundamentals that provide the foundation for further education and cognitive development. All classes are taught by foreign teachers in their native English, with the option of a Chinese class in the afternoon.

Offers Nursery and Kindergarten, with both full and half-day Montessori-based curriculum. Application fee: RMB 1,000.

Tuition fees: RMB 46,800-105,000. 3006 Gahood Villa, Houshayu, Xibaixinzhuang, Shunyi District, Shunyi District. (8046 6302, PFSschool@gmail.com) www.pfs-beijing. com 顺义区北京市顺义区后沙峪西白幸庄嘉浩 别墅城3006栋 Renda Middle School and High School The combined middle school and high school attached to Renmin University, Renda Fuzhong is known in Chinese circles for its high standards and gaokao results. The school’s language of instruction is Chinese, and it offers A-level qualifications. International students take a Chinese assessment exam that determines whether they are placed directly into regular classes with Chinese students or into an intensive Chinese program. A total of 4,000 students attend this large school, of which approximately 180 are international students. Ages: 12 to 16. Price range: RMB 50,000 (standard program), RMB 21,800/semester (intensive Chinese program). 37 Zhonguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (6251 3962/2094) www. rdfz.cn/english 人大附中, 海淀区中关村大 街37号 Ritan School This public school has four separate divisions open to international students: an elementary school, two middle schools and a high school. A bilingual program is offered at the elementary school, but the middle and high school divisions follow the Chinese national curriculum and instruction is in Chinese only. In addition to academics, students participate in a range of electives and extracurricular activities, including the celebrated school band. Grades: 1 to 12. Price range: RMB 17,000-36,800.

1) High School: 4 Guanghua Xili, Chaoyang District. (6503 1815); 2) Middle School: Inside Beijing No. 80 Middle School, 2 Baijiazhuang Xili, Chaoyang District. (6500 4609); 3) High School (senior year only): 36 Dongsanhuan Beilu (south of Tsinghua University’s Central Academy of Fine Arts), Chaoyang District. (6581 4083); 4) Elementary and Middle School: 38 Nanshiliju (south of Jiuxian Qiao), Chaoyang District.

(6438 2945) http://rtzx.bjchyedu.cn 北京日 坛中学, 1) 朝阳区光华西里4号; 2) 朝阳区白 家庄西里2号白家庄中学里面; 3) 朝阳区东三 环北路36号清华大学美术学院南; 4) 朝阳区南 十里居38号(酒仙桥南) Ritz Calilord Academy Ritz Calilord Academy has two campuses throughout Beijing. Each campus is designed as an experimental kindergarten under China’s National Educational Project, following the principles of order, cleanliness and beauty.

We are true to the children’s-naturalgrowth principle, learning initiatives and self-confidence, simultaneously creating a safe atmosphere full of respect and happiness. Understanding the real needs of children, by providing suitable guidance and support to a life natural growth, we help children to build up good habits and the ability of an integrated personality with emotion quotient development (EQ), also

to inspire them passion for excellence in order to achieve their inner self-satisfaction. Tuition: RMB 66,000/School Year 1) 8am-5pm. Modern House, 58 Fuqian Yijie, Shunyi District. (5810 1708); 2) 1-10, Bishui Zhuangyuan, Shahe, Changping District. (8070 4298/8070 4297) 丽思嘉洛 德幼儿园, 1) 顺义区府前一街58号水木兰亭; 2) 昌平区沙河碧水庄园1-10 Sanlitun Kindergarten This local kindergarten enrolls international students.

Instruction is in Chinese and the school places a strong focus on physical exercise.

Special classes for children ages 2.5 and accompanied by a parent are offered every week; the standard kindergarten program runs daily. Ages: 2 to 6. Price Range: RMB 500-1000/month (children under 3), RMB 5000-10,000 (plus RMB 450/month childcare fee) (children ages 3-6). 3 Jiqingli, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(6551 0877) 三里屯幼儿园, 朝阳区朝阳门 外大街吉庆里3号 Side by Side Side by Side provides support for individuals with special needs and learning difficulties through music therapy, speech and language therapy, and a small daytime special education programme. Side by Side’s team members are fully qualified and experienced professionals who conduct services in English. Music therapy is also available in German and speech and language therapy is also available in Mandarin and Cantonese. Capital Paradise 3336, Shunyi Distrcict, Shunyi District. (8046 3858, info@sidebysidebeijing.com) www.sidebysidebeijing.com/ 顺义区后沙浴，名都园 3336, 顺义区 Sino Bright School (Beijing No. 25 Middle School) Located on the grounds of Beijing No. 25 Middle School, SBS offers a curriculum taken from British Columbia, Canada, and taught by B.C.-certified teachers, with the aim of preparing students for higher education in Canada or other Western countries. Founded in 2005, the school previously focused on Chinese students but is now enrolling international students.

The school’s language of instruction is English, but Chinese language classes are offered. Grades: 7-12. Price: RMB 69,000 (plus RMB 4,000 for boarding students). 55 Dengshikou Dajie (at Beijing No. 25 Middle School), Dongcheng District. (65537171) www.schoolbj.com 中加高中学校, 东城区灯 市口大街55号 (在北京第二十五中学内) Sino Bright School Head Office Unit 1803, 18/F, Sino Bright School, 5 Jianguomenbei Lu, Dongcheng District. (6553 7171, 6553 8727 (fax)) www.schoolbj.com 中加高中学校, 东城区建国门北路5号中加高 中学校18层1803 Springboard International Bilingual School Springboard offers kindergarten through 6th grade in a 75% English, 25% Chinese bilingual environment. The newly renovated building sports brightly-colored classrooms designed for no more than 15 students per class flanked by large common areas that are dotted with toys on the first floor and well-stocked bookshelves on the second. Behind the school there’s a large football pitch and basketball courts, plus indoor play areas, a ballet studio, and art studio and a library in an adjoining building. Springboard’s annual tuition for grades 1 through 6 is RMB 90,000 annually. Gucheng, 15 Houshayu Lu, Houshayu Town, Shunyi District. (office@sibs.com. cn) http://www.sibs.com.cn/index.html 君 诚国际双语学校, 顺义区后沙峪镇火沙路古 城段15号 St. Cyril & Methodius (Bulgarian School of Beijing) Established in 2003, this school is a great place for Bulgarian kids of all ages and backgrounds to get together and learn more about Bulgaria.

Lessons are offered in Bulgarian language, history, customs & crafts. Classes are

held every Monday and Tuesday from 4.30-6pm. For more information contact Mira Yanishevskaya (139 1059 4131, mira_yanis@yahoo.it) or Teodora Lazarova (150 6623 5580). Bulgarian Embassy Library, 4 Xiushui Beijie, Chaoyang District. (mira_yanis@yahoo.it) 朝阳区秀水北街4号 匈牙利大使馆 St. Paul American School (SPAS) St. Paul American School (SPAS) is a member of the Nacel International School Systems with its headquarter school located in St. Paul, Minnesota and consists of a middle and high preparatory school offering a dual language diploma in English and Chinese.

It incorporates an American curriculum that includes AP courses taught by certified American staff, as well as Chinese language, physical education and music courses. SPAS is a residential campus that is attached to the second high school connected to Beijing Normal University and shares with it a picturesque campus with an activity field, track, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, pool, and more. Age range: 13-19 years old. Tuition fees (20102011 Academic Year, prices available in USD only): Enrollment Fee USD 100; Entrance Fee USD 850; Tuition for 2010-2011 USD 11,000 18 Guan’aoyuan, Qinghe, Haidian District. (8070 3420) www.stpaulschool.cn 北京师范大学第二附属中学, 海淀 区清河宝胜里观澳园18号 Sunny Kids Garden International Kindergarten (SKG) SKG offers bilingual nursery, kindergarten and pre-school classes based on the internationally recognized HighScope teaching approach.

Professionally trained, highly experienced and dedicated foreign and Chinese teachers all have over five years international teaching experience. Warm, nurturing and creative environment in which children can experience a range of different activities including art, science, music, drama, dancing, cooking, physical education and much more. Modern, state-of-the-art facilities and toys, spacious classrooms spread over 3 levels and large garden/playground area. Nursery classes for children aged 19 months to 3 years, kindergarten classes for children 3-5 years of age and pre-school classes for children 5-6 years of age. SKG also offers facilities for children events, including birthday parties. 103, Bldg 302, Xiangsong Nanhu Xiyuan, Nanhuqu Xilu, Wangjing, Chaoyang District. (8476 5353 or 138 1070 7354, info@sunnykidsgarden. com) www.skgedu.com 北京阳光童馨国际 幼儿园, 朝阳区望京南湖渠西路香颂南湖西 园302楼103号 The Children’s House International Montessori Kindergarten Beijing’s first Montessori Kindergarten, The Children’s House opened its China World Trade Center campus in 1992 and has since established schools at the Lufthansa Center, Yosemite Villas in Shunyi and in Yayuncun’s Yayunxinxin Gardens. Today the franchise serves over 300 international students in its four campuses, which are characterized by their small, friendly down-home atmospheres, English only and bilingual curriculums that adhere to the worldrenowned Montessori system.Age range: 0-6 years old. Tuition fees (2010-2011 Academic Year): Nursery/ Pre-Primary (1-3 years) 37,000 RMB (8.30-11.30am course), RMB 46,500 (half-day, 8.30am-1pm), RMB 27,000 (1-3.20pm), RMB 57,000 (full day, 8.30-3.20pm); Primary (3-6 years) 40,000 RMB (8.30-11.30am course), RMB 49,000 (half-day, 8.30am-1pm), RMB 32,500 (1-3.20pm), RMB 61,000 (full day, 8.303.20pm); Primary Reception Class (4.5-6 years) RMB 63,000 (full day, 8.30-3.20pm); Bilingual (3-6 years, Kempinski and Yosemite only) 27,000 RMB (8.30-11.30am course), RMB 30,000 (half-day, 8.30am1pm), RMB 43,000 (full day, 8.30-3.20pm); Bilingual Reception Class (4.5-6 years, Kempinski and Yosemite only) RMB 48,000

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(full day, 8.30-3.20pm) 1) Unit S114, Lufthansa Center Tower, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1305/3388 ext 4477); 2) C Area Clubhouse, Yosemite Villa 4 YuYang Rode, Houshayu Town, Shunyi District. (8041 7083); 3) Yayunxin Jiayuan, 1 Xindian Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5202 0293); 4) Level 1 North Lodge, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(6505 3869/2288 ext 81299) www.montessoribeijing.com 巧智博仁国际幼儿园, 1) 朝 阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心大厦S114单元; 2) 顺义区后沙峪镇榆阳路4号; 3) 朝阳区辛店路 1号亚运新新家园社区; 4) 朝阳区建国门外大 街1号国贸北公寓一层 The Children’s Learning Center of Beijing The Children’s Learning Center of Beijing is a bilingual preschool: nursery – through to– preparatory (18 month – 6 ½ years). CLCB was established in 2002 and offers a high standard and diverse educational program to foreign expatriates in the heart of Shunyi District at the Gahood Villa’s Compound. CLCB’s themebased program let children learn through structured play and activities in a caring, secure and child-centered environment in order to develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills. Children also learn through daily lessons to communicate in two languages, classes include: Math, Science, Computer & Technology, PE, Drama, Cooking, Arts & Crafts plus much more.

The school’s curriculum has been drawn from Canadian, US and British Curriculums.

CLCB offers flexibility for families through its half and full day classes, as well as part time (minimum 2 days per week) and full time (5 days per week) schedules.

The school also has an afterhour’s dance center that runs daily with a variety of dance classes for children beginning from age 3 years old and up until 12 years old.

Tuition Fees: (2011 -2012 Academic Year) Registration (non-refundable): RMB 1500; Nursery – Junior Class (18 months – 3 years) RMB 49500; Senior Class (3 – 4 years) RMB 61200; Kindergarten Class (4 – 5 years) RMB 63700; Preparatory Class (5 – 6 ½ years) RMB 69700. 3056 Gahood Villa, Baixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 7082, administration@clcbkids. com) http://www.clcbkids.com 爱嘉励儿 童双语培训学校, 顺义区后沙峪白辛庄嘉浩 别墅3056 Tsinghua International School Tsinghua International School students follow an American Curriculum program in a nurturing atmosphere. Tsinghua International School located on Tsinghua University campus, allowing students access to the university’s extensive resources and facilities, including libraries, computer labs, gymnasiums, sports fields, dance and art studios, a swimming pool, fitness center and outdoor experiential education center.

Accepts students Grades 1 to 12. Grades 1-5: 89,000 RMB per year, Grades 6-12: 99,000 RMB per year Zhong Guan Cun Beilu (Northwest of Tsinghua University), Haidian District, Haidian District. (6279 7000, this@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn) www. this.edu.cn 海淀区海淀区中关村北路清华 大学西北侧 Wellington College International Tianjin Wellington College International Tianjin is the partner school of Wellington College in the UK, the highly prestigious independent school founded by Queen Victoria in 1859, as the national monument to one of the country’s greatest military leaders, the Duke of Wellington. Wellington provides a unique learning opportunity due to the breadth and depth of the education offered, which goes beyond academic success into every sphere of extra-curricular and pastoral school life. Age range: 3-18 1 Yidedao, Hongqiao District, Tianjin. (1872248 7836, http://www.wellingtoncollegeintl.cn/wellington_intro.html) 天津惠灵 顿国际学校, 天津市红桥区义德道1号

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Western Academy of Beijing Western Academy of Beijing is an International Baccalaureate World School that boasts a “challenging and caring educational environment in which students are active participants in the learning process.” WAB provides a learner-centered atmosphere that nurtures a strong sense of community among its 1,550 students from 55 countries, with the mission to “Connect, Inspire, Challenge: Make a Difference.”

Campus facilities are extensive and include a lake and model wetlands that are the foundation of its environmental science center.Age range: 3-18 years old. Tuition fees (2010/2011 Academic Year, combined total includes capital levy and tuition): Nursery RMB 85,000; Pre-Kindergarten RMB 141,000; Kindergarten RMB 165,000; Grades 1-5 RMB 165,000; Grades 6-8 RMB 181,000; Grades 9-10 RMB 198,000; Grades 11-12 RMB 204,000 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8456 4155, wabinfo@wab.edu) www.wab.edu 北京京 西学校, 朝阳区来广营东路10号 Windsor Bilingual Kindergarten With two campuses in the Beijing area, Windsor Bilingual Kindergarten positions itself as a “premium kindergarten built on a synthesis of the strongest elements from both Western and Chinese educational traditions.” The school strives to foster the holistic development of young children, and prides itself on its spacious facilities (encompassing 5,500 sqm at the Vancouver Forest campus), state-of-the-art facilities and carefully crafted curriculum based on three main components – the EYFS Statutory Framework (UK), Beijing Curriculum Authority Happiness and Development Guidance, and the Integrated Theme Study Programme (Nanjing) – taught by staff that trains regularly in conjunction with that of Dulwich College. A foreign teacher is in class all day at the Legend Garden Campus and for half of the day at the Vancouver Forest Campus. Age range: 18 months–6 years old. Tuition fees (20102011 academic year): RMB10,000 deposit; RMB 500 application fee; Legend Gardens Campus - RMB 80,000/year (full day); RMB 43,800 per year (half day); Vancouver Forest Campus – RMB 58,000 per year (full day); RMB 30,000 per year (half day) 1) 89 Legend Garden, Shunyi District. (6456 0020); 2) Vancouver Forest, Beiqijia Town, Litang Lu, Changping District. (6975 6579) www.vancouver.windsorkindergarten.cn, legendgardens.windsorkindergarten.cn 温 莎双语幼儿园, 1) 顺义区温莎丽京园,首都机 场路89号丽京花园别墅; 2) 昌平区温莎温哥 华森林园,立汤路北七家镇温哥华森林别墅

Yew Chung International School of Beijing Located within the scenic Honglingjin Park in the heart of downtown Beijing, Yew Chung International School of Beijing celebrates its 15th year of educating students of the Beijing expatriate community. YCIS Beijing, an IB World school, is fully accredited by CIS, NEASC and NCCT, and is a part of the larger network of schools with over 5,000 students across campuses in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Qingdao, and Silicon Valley, US. Providing K2 – Year 13 students with a quality curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England and a research-based Chinese Language Program that equips students to be bilingual, competitive, and globally-minded citizens.

Age range: 2-18 years old. Tuition fees (2011/2012 Academic Year): Application Fee RMB 1,660 (non-refundable); Placement Deposit RMB 5,000–14,000 (year level dependent); K2 (half day) RMB 60,800; K2 (full day) RMB 102,000; K3 RMB 136,000; K4 RMB 142,000; Year 1-3 RMB 168,000; Year 4-6 RMB 172,000; Year 7-9 RMB 191,000; Year 10-11 RMB 204,000; Year 12-13 RMB 210,000 Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District. (8583 3731, enquiry@bj.ycef.com) www.ycis-bj.com 北京耀中国际学校, 朝阳 区后八里庄5号红领巾公园东门

a sizable selection of children’s literature.

Children can enjoy regular book club gatherings and a weekly thematic story hour with integrated art activities. A family membership (RMB 500) gets you and your crew the chance to borrow five books for up to two weeks at a time. Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.

1 Kaifa Jie (between Ms. Shanen’s Bagels and Smallville Café), Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8049 9175, shunyilibrary@aol.com) www.bookmarkbeijing.com 顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄开发街1号

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The Bookworm English language books to borrow or buy. Book larvae can graze in the library’s Kiddies’ Corner, which houses child-size chairs and toys in addition to books. A family library membership (RMB 500) allows your family to borrow up to six books for two weeks at a time.

A growing selection of for-sale books includes favorites like Wicked Chickens and The Gruffalo’s Child. In addition, The Bookworm’s Kids Club offers both young children and teens opportunities to share books with their peers. 1) Mon-Sat 8am8pm,Sun 8am-5pm. The First Courtyard, Hegezhuang Village, Shunyi District.

(6431 2108, books@beijingbookworm. com, kidsclub@beijingbookworm. com); 2) Daily 9am-2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 9507, books@beijingbookworm.com, kidsclub@beijingbookworm.com) www. chinabookworm.com 书虫书吧, 1) 顺义区 崔各庄乡，何各庄村一号院; 2) 朝阳区工 体北路4号院

The Beijing Guild An informal crafts group which welcomes people of all nationalities interested in knitting, crochet and other crafts, coming together to share their passion and to meet others. Meets weekly; see website for times and locations. (contact@beijingguild.com) www. beijingguild.com

Mackids Bookstore Mackids Bookstore started from1995. Over four thousand types of books are in display in the store.

Rm 911, Gaolan Dasha, 32 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (3454 2767) http:// www.mackids.com.cn/ 麦克儿童外文北京 展示中心, 朝阳区亮马桥路32号高斓大厦 911室

Miller/Reis Art Studios Miller/Reis Art Studios provides an alternative to the typical children’s art class. Students can have individualized and enjoyable activities as well as sculpting, drawing and painting.

5 Xiyuan, Yishu Gongshem, Xianggelila, Feijia Cun, Cuigezhuang Xiang, Chaoyang District. (JeffMiller.FilipaReis@gmail.com) 朝阳区崔各庄乡费家村香格里拉艺术公社 西园5号

Page One 10am-9.30pm. B2/F, China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8535 1055, page1_cwtc@pageonegroup.com) www. pageonegroup.com 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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Bookstores The BookMark The BookMark offers a wide range of books for the whole family, in English and other languages, including

Clothing BabyGro Beijing 1) Tue-Sat 10am - 5pm.

Shop 1, Complex 3, Jingmi Lu, (close to WAB School), Chaoyang District. (8470 1690, johanna@babygro.com.cn); 2) MonFri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Shop 105, Tower 9, Central Park, 6 Chaowai Lu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (6597 0717, johanna@babygro.com.cn) www. babygro.com.cn/ 慧宝, 1) 朝阳区北京市朝 阳区京密路来广营东路路口东 3号红木大院 B-01 （京西学校附近）; 2) 朝阳区朝外街 6号新城国际9号楼105 baby international No. 2371, 3.F North Tower, SOHO Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (59001476, info@babyinternational.com) www.baby-international. com 国际宝贝, 朝阳区朝阳区东大桥路8号 SOHO商都3层2371店铺 Counting Sheep Children’s Boutique Sun-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm.

17 Gongti Beilu (1/F of Bodhi bldg, directly across from north gate of Workers Stadium), Chaoyang District. (6417 7622, ask @countingsheepboutique.com) www.countingsheepboutique.com 洋洋宝宝店, 朝阳区 朝阳区工体北路17号（工体北门对面） Mothercare Mothercare, the acclaimed British brand, is a global specialist retailer of clothing, home and travel and toys for mothers to be, babies and young children.

Sells hard-to-find clothes for kids age 6 and younger, as well as a wide range of nursery furniture and nursery equipment. Find maternity clothes, strollers, bedding, car seats, playpens, baby monitors, children’s clothes and other elusive products at this chain.

Daily 11am-10pm. SMM-42, 1/F, Solana, 6

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(5905 6134) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港 湾国际商区SMM-42 Plastered T-shirts Daily 10am-10pm. 61 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (134 8884 8855) www.plasteredtshirts.com 东城 区南锣鼓巷61号 Tot to Teen Moderately priced children’s clothing, including a quality selection of infant layette, toddler pajamas and preteen everyday wear. Daily 9am-7pm. 703 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 4419, tot-toteen@hotmail.com) 红马车儿童用品商店, 顺义区天竺房地产开发区荣祥广场703号 Uniqlo Bldg 10, South District, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6413 1320) www.uniqlo.com 朝阳区三里 屯路19号三里屯Village南区10号楼 Yashow Market The stall owners here are spoiled by the gaggles of free-spending tourists who come for bargain shopping, and so are less amenable to offering deep discounts to residents than their counterparts in other markets. Nevertheless, teen after teen told us they enjoy shopping here for copies of recent fashionable clothes: low-slung jeans, branded T-shirts, baggy pants, oversized athletic kids. Daily 9.30am-9pm. 58 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6415 1726) 雅秀市场, 朝阳区工 体北路58号

Home Accessories and Gear Beijing Torana Clean Air Center Air purifiers from Blueair and Alen Air, pollution masks from Totobobo. Free home assessments and delivery. 1) 10.30am-6.30pm.

Unit 308 (back row of stores, next to the Apple Computer Store), Shunyi District.

(8046 1091); 2) 10am-8.30pm. Unit L110, ground floor, Europlaza Mall, Tian Zhu district, Shunyi (between Cafe de Comptoire and Coldstone Ice Cream), Shunyi District.

(8459 0785) http://www.toranacleanair. com/index.html 1) 顺义区天竺镇花梨坎村 南“荣祥广场”308室; 2) 顺义区天竺镇裕 翔路99号欧陆广场, L110 Hola Daily 10am-10pm. 1) 117 Xisihuan Beilu, Jinsiji Shopping Center, Haidian District.; 2) 66 Xiangbinbu, Shunyi District.; 3) 1 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (6772 8007) www.hola.com.cn 特 力屋, 1) 海淀区西四环北路117号金四季购 物中心; 2) 顺义区香宾路66号; 3) 东城区 东直门南大街1号 Ikea Stocks a wide range of children’s gear, including extendable beds, high chairs, changing tables, cupboard units and Patrull safety equipment (cabinet/door locks, safety gates, corner bumpers, window catches, etc.). Save your skin by paying to have Ikea technicians assemble your purchases at home. Daily 10am-10pm.

1 Taiyang Gonglu, Dongbahe (northwest corner of Siyuan Qiao), Chaoyang District.

(800 810 5679) www.ikea.com.cn 宜家家 居, 朝阳区东坝河太阳宫路1号（四元桥 西北角） Liangma Flower Market This store sells almost every variety of cut flower or potted plant you could want at very reasonable prices and is also great for craft materials.

There are loads of individual vendors, so variety is good and bargaining is the norm.

You can buy organza at RMB 5 a meter, ribbon, cards, stickers, cello bags, printed wrapping paper. Delivery by flatbed bicycle costs between RMB 10-30, depending on the distance and your haggling skills. Daily 8.30am-6.30pm. South bank of Liangma River, 758 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6504 2446) 亮马花卉市场, 朝 阳区东三环北路758号, 燕莎商城南, 亮 马河南岸 Lily’s Antiques Furniture Lily’s Antiques

Directories is the most famous furniture dealer in Beijing, offering quality Chinese antiques, but also imported traditional and modern styles from all over the world, from Ming chairs and Tibetan rugs to Indian trunks, Spanish design and Italian sofas. The service is the best in town, with a one-year guarantee and delivery. 1) Daily 8.30am-6pm. Gaobeidian Showroom, 69 Gaobeidian Furniture Street, Chaoyang District. Contact Lily Quan (138 0139 6309) (8579 2458, 6572 9746); 2) Visit by Appointment. Factory and Warehouse Address, Baimiao industry area, Songzhuang town, Tongzhou District.

Contact Lily Quan (138 0139 6309) (138 0139 6309) www.lilysantiques.com 华伦古 典家具, 1) 朝阳区高碑店家俱一条街69号; 2) 通州区工厂地址,通州区宋庄镇白庙村 工业大院 Linfeng Tibetan Artistic Firm Sells authentic Tibetan furnitures, carpets and handicrafts, with antique pieces and reproductions. Showroom opens everyday for visiting.

To visit the warehouse for more selections, call for reservation. 1) 158 Gaobeidian Furniture Street, Chaoyang District. (lf@lftibetanart.cn); 2) 1B, Panjiayuan Market, Chaoyang District. (lf@lftibetanart.cn) 5167 3683, 139 1173 9981, www.lftibetanart.cn 北京灵峰藏艺古典家具 店, 1) 朝阳区高碑店家具街158号; 2) 朝 阳区潘家园市场乙排1号 Pantry Magic Under new management and newly relocated, this Hong Kong based kitchenware shop is your one-stop source for all kinds of Western cooking equipment - blenders, baking ware, ceramics, cookbooks and more. Hundreds of items in stock. 17 Gongti Beilu (across from north gate of Workers’ Stadium in the same building as Bodhi), Chaoyang District.

(6413 0223) Torana Tibetan Rugs Handmade rugs and custom rugs from the owners own workshop in Lhasa. Antique rugs and textiles. Daily 10.30am-8.30pm. Unit L1-110, 1/F, Europlaza Mall, Shunyi District. (8549 0785) 图兰纳手工地毯, 顺义区天竺镇裕翔 路99号欧陆广场，L1-110.

and run by professional and enthusiastic photographer Irene, member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), the Bloom Family Photography studio provides high-quality photography services. The studio is based in Beijing, but is also available for local and domestic travel. Daily 10am-6pm. 6 Xinjiekouwai Dajie (opposite the east gate of Beijing Normal University), Xicheng District. (6202 7745, 155 1061 6900, hello@bloompic.com) www.BloomPic. com 花影心晴家庭摄影, 西城区新街口外大 街6号（北京师范大学东门马路对面）

GIB Photo Studio Provides high-quality, professional photos for portraits of kids, families, even fashion. Also offers services in graphic design and printing, like photo books, catalogs, calendars and albums (with photo edition included).The international staff can speak English, Chinese and Spanish. 241 Xiaopu Beijie, Songzhuang, Chaoyang District. (186 0127 5025, gibphotostudio@gmail.com) www.gibstudio.com 朝阳区宋庄镇小堡村北街241号 Global Photographic Studio 9am-6pm.

1/F, 7 Xinzhong Jie, Chaoyang District.

(6718 2308, info@globalphoto.com.cn) http://www.globalphoto.com.cn 联合世纪 数码影印有限公司, 朝阳区朝阳区新中街 7号1层 Imagine Photography Studio 10am6pm. 14 Kaifajie, Xibaixinzhuang, Shunyi District. (8472 7478, info@imaginestudio. cn) www.imaginestudio.cn 顺义区西百辛庄 开发街14号

Mishka Family Photography C3, Fuli City, Shuangjing Qiao, Chaoyang District. (5876 4088, 150 1089 9969, maxim@mishka.pro) www.mishka.pro 朝阳 区双井桥富力城C3

Photography Studios & Services The Age of Innocence Photo Studio Daily 9am-6pm. 21 LiangmaqiaoLu,Fengh uayuan Drive-in Movie Theater, Chaoyang District. (6438 7680，130 5108 3601) www.mycznd.com 纯真年代摄影工作室, 朝 阳区亮马桥路21号， 枫花园汽车电影院 The Bloom Family Photography Owned

Cycle China Opposite the East Gate of Jingshan Park, Dongcheng District. (6402 5653, 139 1188 6524) www.cyclechina.com 东城区景山公园东门对面

Mythfoto Photography Studio 9am6pm. Rm 3-319, Runfeng Jiashang Building, Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5703 5813, 855 65219, xuanlanguan@gmail. com) www.xuanlanguan.com 北京绚烂馆摄 影, 朝阳区朝阳区朝阳北路润枫嘉尚3-319

ment for kids when they are getting their hair to be done. Stall 509-510, 5/F, Euro Plaza, 99 Yuxiang, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. (8046 1603, 138 1160 2673) www. smallworldkidsland.com 小小世界美发沙 龙, 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆广场五 层509-510

Toys Hongqiao Market One entire floor is filled with cheap toys, from stuffed animals to Barbie sets, kites and remote controlled cars. Daily 9.30am-7pm. 46 Hongqiao Lu, Chongwen District. (6713 3354) 红桥市场, 崇文区红桥路46号

Children’s Photo Art Space A new boutique children’s photography service offering unique fantasy and dream-themed shoots versus more conventional portraits.

Currently located in Beijing, China, the office is in the Chaoyang District with an additional location convenient to the Shunyi Villas. Shoots mainly on-location but has a full service studio in 798 Art District. 3388 Capital Paradise, Shunyi District, Shunyi District. (155 1030 4776) www.dreamwalkers-children.com 梦游童年摄影, 顺义区顺 义区名都圆3388号

Lynn’s Photography Studio Sat-Thu, 9.30am-5.30pm. 9 Riverville Square, 1 District One, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6450 8674) www.lynn-studio.com 北京印象摄影, 顺义区天竺丽宫别墅一区一号温榆广场9号

Villa Lifestyles Villa Lifestyles has been serving the Beijing community for more than five years. Providing you with quality name brand products backed by great service, they have the widest selection of BBQs and accessories, the Mosquito Magnet, trampolines, IQAir air purifiers, Bissell Vacuums and more. Stop by their Shunyi showroom or visit their website to have a look at what’s new. 4/F, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District.

(8046 1260, 6457 1922, info@villalifestyles. cn) www.villalifestyles.cn 顺义区天竺镇裕翔 路99号欧陆广场4层

Bike Beijing Trips to the Great Wall start at RMB 950 (adult) and RMB 600 (child).

34 Donghuangchenggen Nanjiewww., Dongcheng District. (133 8140 0738) bikebeijing.com 东城区东皇城根南街34

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IQ Air While little can be done about outdoor air pollution, you can certainly make a difference with the air you breathe in your home or office. IQAir has been the top-rated air purifier brand for more than a decade. The Health Pro 250 is their most popular product and is considered by most to be the best all-around air cleaning system available. With their HyperHEPA technology, you are guaranteed near perfect levels of efficiency for the life of your machine. IQAir China specializes in bringing clean air solutions to both residential and commercial users. 1) 5/F, Household Appliance Area, Youyi Shopping City, 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (158 0136 1601, info@iqair-china.com); 2) 5/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5738 2401, info@iqair-china.com); 3) Rm 2201, Air China Plaza, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8447 5800, 400 650 1266, info@iqair-china.com); 4) 4/F, 417 Seasons Place, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0179, info@iqair-china.com); 5) 4/F, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6457 1922, info@iqairchina.com) www.iqair-china.com 1) 朝阳区 亮马桥路52号燕莎友谊商城5层; 2) 朝阳区 建国路87号新光天地5层生活家电区; 3) 朝 阳区霄云路36号国航大厦2201-02室; 4) 西 城区金城坊街金融街417号四层; 5) 顺义区 天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆广场4层 Small World Kids’ Hair Salon Kids’ hair salon will offer a kid friendly environ-

Lego Enthusiasts can buy classic sets of 30 to 1,000 pieces, while those with less imagination can purchase themed Lego sets, such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Alpha Team and Jack Stone. 1) 10am-10pm. Rm 4100, Jinyuan Shopping Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8886 4036); 2) B/1 Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District.; 3) Daily 9am-10pm. Lufthansa Shopping Center, 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.; 4) Daily 9am-9pm.

NB134A, B1/F, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.; 5) Daily 10am-10pm. 5/F Pacific Century Place, A2 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(6448 2105) 乐高, 1) 海淀区远大路一号金 源购物中心4100; 2) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号 蓝色港湾国际商区B1层; 3) 朝阳区亮马桥 路52号燕莎购物中心; 4) 朝阳区建国门外 大街1号国贸商城NB134A; 5) 朝阳区工体北 路甲2号太平洋百货5楼 Tianyu Market Toys of all manner at prices that won’t make you blush. Daily 9am-6pm. 10 Tuanjiehu Dongli, Chaoyang District. 天宇市场, 朝阳区团结湖东里10号 Tot to Teen This clothing store also stocks a small selection of board games (RMB 45-70), art supplies, wands, butterfly wings and temporary tattoos (RMB 48). Daily 9am-7pm. 703 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District.

(8046 4419, tot-to-teen@hotmail.com) 红 马车儿童用品商店, 顺义区天竺房地产开发 区荣祥广场703号

Sports Directory Sports Beijing is a non-profit organization that provides sports and recreational activities to the children of Beijing. Modeled after the North American and European sports organizations, Sports Beijing offers more than 15 sports and recreations programs, including baseball, basketball, flag football, floor ball, gymnastics, ice hockey, martial arts, rugby, skiing, soccer, swim-

Small World Photo Studio Professional photography services for families, kids and pregnant women, costumes can be offered to kids under 3. Stall 509-510, 5/F, Euro Plaza, 99 Yuxiang, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. (8046 1603, 138 1160 2673) www. smallworldkidsland.com 小小世界专业摄 影, 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆广场五 层509-510

Services Baodao Optical Megastore Daily 9.30am-9pm. B52 Dongsanhuan Nanlu (northeast corner of Jinsong Qiao, near Jinsong Subway Station B exit), Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (5767 0999) www.bdtopmall.com 宝岛眼镜百货, 朝阳 区东三环南路乙52号劲松桥东北角顺迈金 钻大厦 Beijing Mama A Chinese website that gives all the information Beijing Mamas need to know. www.bjmama.com 北京 妈妈网

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ming, tennis, track and field/athletics. Available for young athletes (ages 4-18) and their families. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Lido Country Club 2/F, Holiday Inn Lido Hotel, 6 Jiang Tai Lu, Chaoyang District (6430 1370) www.sportsbj.org

Basketball Dongdan PE Center You and the rest of the crew can rent indoor or outdoor, full- or halfcourts here. RMB 500/hr (full-court), RMB 300/ hr (half-court, 30 players or fewer), RMB 15/ person (outdoor courts, 15 players or fewer), RMB 10/person/hr (indoor courts). Daily 8am10pm. 108 Chongwenmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6512 9377) 东单体育中心, 东城区崇 文门内大街108号

to people who want to develop a hobby as well as who want to prepare for future programs as a professional dancer. 1) Quan Fa Garden Club House, 2 Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8470 5657, 139 1103 2760); 2) 208, Lido Country Club, Lido Place, 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6438 1677, 137 1643 3908) 1) 朝阳区香江北路2号泉发花园会所; 2) 朝阳区 将台路6号丽都广场丽都乡村俱乐部C208室

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East Gate Plaza Fitness Center RMB 50 will get you an hour on a half-court and one basketball (to be returned!). Daily 8am-10pm. B1/F, Bldg A, East Gate Plaza, 29 Dongzhong Jie, Dongcheng District. (6417 1188 ext 5070) 东环 广场健身中心, 东城区东中街29号东环广场A座B1

Jade Palace Hotel Bowling Center Expect higher standards than at your regular ten-pin dive, with eight immaculately maintained lanes and an army of helpful and friendly staff. Smallest shoe size is 35, though, so this is a good choice for big kids only. Daily 10am-11pm. B1/F, Jade Palace Hotel, 76 Zhichun Lu, Haidian District. (6262 8888 ext 55080) 翠宫宾馆保龄球中 心, 海淀区知春路76号翠宫宾馆地下1层

Climbing Beijing Climbing Club Beijing Climbing Club runs regular weekend rock-climbing trips for aspiring climbers of all abilities to scenic locations around Beijing. They offer a safe and hassle free way for anyone based in Beijing to get out and experience this amazing sport first hand. They use qualified western/bilingual guides and operate to western safety standards.

They also meet regularly during the week at climbing walls in the city, and operate a website at www.beijingclimbingclub.com which provides information about our services, and information about the climbing scene in general, for independent climbers in Beijing. www.beijingclimbingclub.com 北京攀岩俱乐部 O’le Climbing Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat & Sun 10am-8pm. 5 Dongshimencun Lu, Baiziwan Qiao, Dongsihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

(6776 4705, oleclimbing@gmail.com) www. ole-climbing.com 奥莱攀岩, 朝阳区东四环中路百 子湾桥东石门村路5号

Dance DanZ Centre Offering a range of classes in English for kids and teenagers, in styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and Latin. RMB 80 for a lesson. RMB 1,600 for 20 lessons. The school has both Shunyi and downtown campuses. 1) 7 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District.; 2) 10am-8pm. C/F, East Lake Villa, Dongzhimenwai Dajie,, Dongcheng District.; 3) 2/F, Children’s Clubhouse, Yosemite Villas, 4 Yuyang Lu (West Gate of ISB), Chaoyang District. (8041 7745/7746) www.danzcentre.com 丹安丝舞蹈培 训中心, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北小街7号; 2) 东城区 东直门外大街东湖别墅; 3) 朝阳区榆阳路4号优山 美地别墅儿童俱乐部2层 The Conservatory of International Style and Cultural Arts (CISCA) The benefits of learning ballet at an early age aims to nurture young children’s instinctive joy of movement with music and freedom of expression to increase self control and co-ordination, discipline, confidence and self esteem. Programs tailored

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Sheerwood Beijing Equestrian Country Club Over 60 horses with English trainers available. Lessons available for all ages. Single tryout sessions start at RMB 400, RMB 2600/10 lessons or 4800/20 lessons for riders under 17; RMB 3100/10 lessons or RMB 5200/20 lessons for adults. Annual membership with unlimited riding sessions also available. Call ahead of time for directions. English spoken. Summer: Tue-Sun 7am-11am, 2pm-6pm; Winter: TueSun 8am-5pm. Picun Village, Jinzhanxiang, Chaoyang District. (8433 2217) 西坞北京马术 俱乐部

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Bowling Gongti 100 When he’s in town, Andy Lau apparently bowls at Gongti 100, which is named for its number of lanes. The complex also has a plethora of video games that will be popular with the kids. Small-sized shoes are available for kids over 6. Bowling RMB 40/game/person, RMB 5 for shoe rental. Daily 9am-1am. 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 2688) 工体100, 朝阳 区工体西路6号

and parallel to Xiang Jiang Beilu), Chaoyang District. (Chi 8459 0236, Eng 6432 4947, equuleushorse@yahoo.com.cn) www.equriding. com 天星调良国际马术俱乐部, 朝阳区孙河镇顺白 路91号香江北路北

SinoScuba Offers safe, family scuba diving services! Kids aged 10 and up Underwater activities, including swimming with dolphins and full certification courses for ages 10 and up. Classes available in Chinese and English.

(135 0116 3629, steven@sinoscuba.com) www. sinoscuba.com

Fencing Beijing Sports University If you are just beginning to learn the art of the sword, BSU is the best place to pick up your first weapon.

Fencing is taught to students and community members as young as 12. Classes are taught in Chinese only and are RMB 100/hr. Beijing Sports University, Zhongguancun Beidajie, Haidian District. (Contact Mr. Tao Jinhan: 6298 9568) 北 京体育大学, 海淀区中关村北大街

Football (Soccer) ClubFootball This organization runs soccer coaching programs at 20+ locations in Beijing and Tianjin for boys and girls of all levels aged 4 to 18. Held after school, at weekends and during holidays, courses are designed and delivered in a fun environment by ClubFootball’s English FA-qualified coaching staff. A nine week course averages RMB 750 and includes kit, beverages, player profile, certificate and team photo. 9am6pm. Unit A212, Door 3, A1 Zone, Huadeng Building, 14 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5130 6893/4/5/6, coaching@wanguoqunxing. com) www.clubfootball.com.cn 万国群星足球 俱乐部, 朝阳区酒仙桥路14号兆维华登大厦A1区 3门212室

Hiking Beijing Hikers Hikes of varying difficulty in villages near Beijing. Open to everyone. Call for info on hikes and what to bring. Prices vary for overnight hikes; weekend hikes are RMB 250/300 (adult), half price for children under 12, including round trip transport, snacks and drinks after the hike, detailed map of the hike and professional guidance. Advance reservations necessary. RMB 200/yr membership gets a 10% discount on regular hikes. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. Rm 601, Bldg 2, Xinhualian Ligang, 26 Jiuxianqiao Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

(6432 2786, info@beijinghikers.com) www. beijinghikers.com 朝阳区酒仙桥中路26号新华联 丽港2号楼601室

Horse Riding Equuleus International Riding Club This accredited horse riding club houses 95 horses, 12 bilingual trainers with CHS (based on BHS) horse instructor’s certificate and a dog agility area. Different riding packages available (insurance included). Tue-Sun 7am-noon, 2-6pm. 91 Shunbai Lu, Sunhe Town (north of

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Ice Breaker ICE BREAKERS figure skating classes, synchronized skating, team building on ice. Provided by Camilla Ojansivu, a Swedish former professional figure skater. Times: flexible for both groups, team building and private classes. Levels: ages 6 years to adults. Beginners all the way to advanced. Team building programs on ice for companies – it is not about learning to skate! Taught in English All Star Ice Rink, Solana shopping mall, Chaoyang District. (camilla@team-icebreakers.com) www.teamicebreakers.com 朝阳区全明星滑冰场，蓝色港湾 Le Cool Chills and spills for skaters and shoppers at this small indoor rink in the World Trade Center. Be warned that the rink can get seriously crowded with ice princesses on holidays and weekend afternoons. Weekdays: RMB 30 for 90 min (10am-6pm), RMB 40 for 90 min (6-10pm). Weekends: RMB 50 for 90 min. Skate rental included. Daily 10am-10pm. B2/F, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 5776, lecool@cwtc. com) www.lecoolicerink.com 国贸溜冰场, 朝阳 区建国门外大街1号国贸地下2层 The Ice Zone Small ice rink in the center of Shunyi offers skating classes for beginners and intermediates, private lessons, 3-on-3 ice hockey programs, and beginners hockey for adults and children. Unlimited time on the ice is RMB 50 (weekends) and RMB 30 (weekdays) and includes skate rental. Daily noon-4pm. River Garden Clubhouse, 2/F (access from Yuyang Lu), 7 Yuyang Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District.

(8046 6092, info@icezonechina.com) www. icezonechina.com 冰点地带, 顺义区裕京花园会 所2楼(入口在裕京路)北京顺义榆阳路7 号

Martial Arts Black Tiger Fight Club Black Tiger Kids JiuJitsu and Karate is a martial art offered at Black Tiger @ Club Hero, located in the Cable 8 park Guo Mao area. We provide a large, safe and professional environment equipped with a 400 square meter training floor and a 100 square meter jiu-jitsu room.Learn martial arts skills and self-discipline in a fun and safe environment.

Black Belt instructors in Beijing’s best martial arts academy. RMB 3.600/30 lessons. Full year (RMB 7,800) and half year (RMB 4,800) unlimited memberships available. 1) B-101, Hyundai Motor Building, 38 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (info@blacktigerclub.com); 2) Suite 201, Riviera Plaza, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (info@blacktigerclub.com) 1) 朝阳区霄 云路38号现代汽车大厦地下一层; 2) 朝阳区来广 营东路5号，尚古城二层健身房 Fenxing Fencing Club Tue-Sun 9am - 9pm.

Bldg. 2050, Gahood Villa 5 Yunyang Rd., Xibaixinzhuang, Shunyi District. (fenxing. fencing@gmail.com) www.fenxing.com 北京奋 星击剑俱乐部, 顺义区西白辛庄榆阳路5号嘉浩 别墅2050

Skiing & Snowboarding Nanshan Ski Village One of the area’s top ski resorts, Nanshan has ten well-groomed trails for skiers of all levels and a snowboard park (Nanshan Mellow Park) with a halfpipe, four kickers and six rails - all served by a quadruple chairlift,

a double chairlift and nine T-bars. Nanshan has many ski and snowboard instructors - some trained by the Austria Snowboard Association - and it is also home to snowboarding camps organized by the Icon X store, which uses only Burton gear. Visit this all-season facility in summer for water skiing, grass skiing and paragliding. Entrance RMB 20. RMB 100/2 hrs (Mon-Fri) RMB 150/2 hrs (Sat-Sun), RMB 140/4 hrs (MonFri) RMB 200/4 hrs (Sat-Sun), RMB 220/ full day (Mon-Fri) RMB 360/full day (Sat-Sun). Sledding is RMB 50/30 mins. Lodging available (RMB 320-360). Daily 8.30am-5.30pm. Shengshuitou Cun, Henanzhai Town, Miyun County. (8909 1909) www.nanshanski.com 北京南山滑雪滑水 度假村有限公司, 密云县河南寨镇圣水头村 Qiaobo Ice and Snow World The first and only indoor ski resort in Beijing, Qiaobo has a 150m bunny slope and a 260m long slope.

Great place to cool off from the summer heat.

Experienced skiers should keep their expectations low. Kids 3 and up only. Workdays RMB 150/hour, RMB 30/ additional hour, Holidays RMB 180/hour, RMB 50/additional hour, Ski suit hire: RMB 30 (jacket and trousers), Locker hire: RMB 10 Daily 9am-10pm. Inside Chaobai River National Forest Park, Mapo, Shunyi District.

(6941 1991) www.qbski.com 乔波冰雪世界, 顺 义区马坡潮白河国家森林公园内6号

Tennis GS Academy GS Academy is a High Performance Tennis Academy. Their unique Tennis program combine the best of the American, Australian, and European national tennis programs bringing to you a truly unique program.

Their experienced and passionate coaches provide a perfect blend of serious commitment and a positive teaching style to enhance your tennis development. They will help build your on-court self-confidence and give you enough valuable instruction to last a lifetime. 1) Huakang T&B Fitness Center: Shunhuang Lu, Sunhe Town, Chaoyang District. (8459 1367/0156, info@gsacademy.com); 2) Summit Tennis Club: 19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8532 5118, info@gs-academy.com); 3) Crab Island Indoor Tennis Center (Xie Dao): 1 Xiedao Road, Chaoyang District. (8433 5608, info@gs-academy.com); 4) Golden Luck Age Tennis Center, 2 Dongwei Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8431 8217, info@gs-academy.com) www.gs-academy.com 1) 朝阳区华康羽网健身中心：孙河乡顺黄路; 2) 朝阳区外交网球俱乐部：东方东路19号; 3) 朝阳 区蟹岛室内网球中心：蟹岛路1号; 4) 朝阳区金运 时代网球中心：东苇西路2号

Yoga Alona Pilates Studio Specializing in both Mat Pilates and Reformers Pilates classes with experienced and talented English speaking instructors. Reformers and other Pilates equipment are available for private and semi-private instruction sessions in Westin Studio. 7.30am – 9.30pm.

F/5, Heavenly Spa, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (139 1029 0260, voselena@hotmail. com) www.alonastudiobeijing.com 朝阳区新源 南路一号5层 Fine Yoga Daily 7am-9pm. Kids’ yoga on Sundays 2-3pm. 16/F, Tower 2, Blue Castle International Center, 3 Xi Dawang Lu,Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (8599 9566, 153 0008 6931) www.fine-yoga.com 梵音瑜珈, 朝阳区西大望路 蓝堡国际中心会所 Yoga Yard Yard Vinyasa (flow) yoga classes offered daily, mornings and evenings, at various levels. offers pre- and postnatal yoga, introduction to yoga, restorative yoga, and other workshops. Yoga books, mats and wellness products also available. Kids yoga for ages 4 and above.

RMB 400 for a four-week session. Mon-Thu 7.15am-9.30pm, Fri-Sun 7.15am-8pm. Mon-Thu 7.15am-9.30pm, Fri-Sun 7.15am-8pm. 6/F, Bldg 17 Gongti Beilu (across from the north gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang District. (6413 0774, info@yogayard.com) www.yogayard. com 瑜珈苑, 朝阳区工体北路17号楼6层工人体 育场北门对面

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The Circuit The Circuit is a chance to sneak a peek at what’s happening on the family and school scene. Want to see your event on these pages? Send an email with the date of your past event and a brief description to sijiachen@beijing-kids.com by December 19.

The beijingkids Annual Halloween Costume Brunch Ball On October 29 and 30, dinosaurs, princesses, and everything in between turned out for the beijingkids Halloween Costume Brunch Balls in Shunyi and Wangfujing. Sponsored by the Hilton Beijing Capital Airport, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, Art Family, Ivy Academy, Bonbon Bins, and Small World Photo Studio.

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“The Most Horrific Halloween” at Springboard On October 28, Grade 1 students at Springboard International Bilingual School participated in a range of activities for Halloween, such as a costume competition and a skeleton scavenger hunt.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF MSB AND SPRINGBOARD

Pumpkin Carving at MSB An MSB mom showed fifth and sixth graders different ways to carve a pumpkin.

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The Circuit CISB Halloween Assembly On October 24, elementary students from kindergarten through Grade 5 dressed in costume and watched their classmates perform in a variety show.

October at Muffy’s Education On October 30, students decorated their very own ghost lollipops for Halloween. On October 31, the school celebrated the opening of its new kindergarten. Muffy’s founder Gong Qianhuang gave out the lucky draw grand prize: half a year’s tuition and a bicycle.

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The Circuit Daystar Academy Visits an Organic Farm On October 28, kindergarten students from Daystar visited Fangjiayuan organic farm, which provides vegetables, grains, and tofu for the school’s lunch program.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF DAYSTAR AND YCIS BEIJING

YCIS Secondary School Performs Ratz On November 8, secondary school students at Yew Chung International School of Beijing performed Ratz to a packed crowd.

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The Circuit ISB Students Show Off Their Stuff On October 18, Early Years students from the International School of Beijing proved that learning can be fun.

Terry Fox Run at BCIS On October 19, 800 students and staff at Beijing City International School turned out for the annual Terry Fox Run, raising awareness and funding for cancer research.

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Ivy Bilingual School Celebrates UN Day On October 28, students at Ivy Bilingual School’s Orchid Garden Campus held a UN Day celebration, experiencing different cultures throughout the day.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF HOK AND IVY BILINGUAL SCHOOL

HoK Hosts St. Martin’s Lantern Walk On November 11, over 200 people joined House of Knowledge for the fifth annual St. Martin’s Lantern Walk through the Beijing Riviera compound.

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The Circuit BISS Secondary Sports Day On October 27, students at Beijing BISS International School showed a spirit of competition and friendship at the Secondary School Sports Day.

Coffee and Conversation at Ivy Academy Parenting expert Kathryn Tonges joined Ivy Academy parents for Coffee and Conversation on November 16. She gave a talk about a book she co-authored: Slurping Soup and Other Confusions: true stories and activities to help third culture kids during transition.

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The Circuit I Love Reading Day at 3e On November 12, 3e International School held its annual family event, I Love Reading Day. Elementary students staged, directed, and performed two Chinese folk tales.

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Chinese Orphans Enjoy Fun Learning Day More than 20 Chinese orphans from the Guangai School of Orphans enjoyed one fun day with volunteers from the global education provider NCC Education. The children sang songs and made handicrafts.

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Family Favorites

The Schneider Family photo by Mishka Family Photography

Gabriella and Marcel Schneider have been living in Beijing with their children Simon (16) and Tim (15) for over six years. They are originally from Switzerland. Gabriella is a designer and Marcel is the CEO of TUI China, a travel company that offers trip packages throughout Asia. Here are the family’s favorite things to do in Beijing. Sijia Chen Would you like to share your Beijing Favorites?

Email editor@beijing-kids.com.

Favorite Way to Relax We escape to the wild part of the Great Wall and relax by hiking, climbing, and running.

Favorite Neighborhood We like the 798 or Caochangdi art districts.

Favorite Dessert or Snack Instead of dessert, the grownups prefer a nice selection of cheese and some great red wine. We also like trying street food snacks whenever they can.

Shopping Spots We shop at Panjiayuan Antique Market for some treasure hunting and Muxiyuan Fabric Market for fabrics. The kids shop at the Silk Market or Yashow Market on their own, but Sanlitun Village is their preferred hunting ground when they know we’re paying.

Best Place for Special Occasions For a really special occasion, Maison Boulud is the place to go.

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New Discoveries We like China Grill at Park Hyatt Beijing. It has an extraordinary 360 degree view of Beijing.

Favorite Place to Play O’le Sports Center, which has indoor climbing, among other activities.

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