beijingkids September 2011 issue

September 2011

ALL IN THE FAMILY Six familes share their story of love and living in the capital

Explore Jingshan Park See the Forbidden City from above Make It Mexican PLUS Cook a simple, healthy dish Chill out in Dali Create a science craft Discover Dinos The Bookworm Explore Festival Bite into baked goods September 2011

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ALL IN THE FAMILY Six familes share their story of love and living in the capital

Explore Jingshan Park See the Forbidden City from above Make It Mexican Cook a simple, healthy dish Discover Dinos The Bookworm Explore Festival

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Chill out in Dali Create a science craft Bite into baked goods 10

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September 2011 Contents

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Features 54

A brandnü Start

Dining 24

The Boyd-Zhang Family

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Bridging the Gap

Filling Station

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The Baly Family

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Top 5 Places to …

Eat Baked Goods

Meet Me in Peking

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The Chow Family

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Dining Out

Food for Thought Making a Mexican meal

A Diversity of Interests The Dietz-Henderson Family

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The Hoskin Family

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Playing

East Meets West Just the Two of Us The Kleine-Ahlbrandt Family

Kid Craft Audible science

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What’s Fun In: Jingshan Park and Wusi Dajie Rehash old Beijing

Living 19

Snapshot

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The Explore: Science and Ideas Festival

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Classic and Casual

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Inside: The Bookworm Family Travels Explore the ancient city of Xi’an

Noticeboard Updates, recommendations and interesting finds

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Head to Dali

Day Tripper Sit by the sea in Dalian

Health 22

Ms. Nutrition Developing good eating habits

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The Doc is In Beijing-specific vaccinations

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September 2011 Contents

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Essentials

Learning 44

When I Grow Up I want to be a baker

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Blank Canvas Artwork from The British School of Beijing

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Debate Club Discussing the influence and safety of social media

Parenting 50

Beijing Baba

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Editor’s Note

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September Calendar

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Top 10 Things to do in September

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September Events

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New Arrivals Say hello to Beijing’s smallest

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Married Today, Married Tomorrow

The Circuit Happenings in the Beijing family scene

She’ll cry if she wants to

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Family Favorites The Klena Family

When spouses stray

Directories 64 71 73 73 74 76 82 86

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

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Age-by-Age Index Babies Kite-watch in Ritan Park ..................................................... 13 Visit a furry friend ............................................................. 13 Latin beat for tiny feet ...................................................... 15 Dance to the rhythm ......................................................... 15 Get a rubdown .................................................................. 16 Unwind with baby yoga ..................................................... 17 Beijing’s newest arrivals ..................................................... 18

Toddlers Play indoors ...................................................................... 12 Move like a pro with Taekwando ......................................... 16 Make cool science projects ................................................. 16 Swim like a fish ................................................................. 16 Eat a free cupcake ............................................................ 17 Feast on American cuisine ................................................. 24 Create a clucking chicken .................................................. 28

Elementary School Kids Improve your handwriting .................................................. 14 Make a cool fossil .............................................................. 14 Bone up on dinosaur facts ................................................. 14 Shoot some hoops............................................................. 16 Bite into a yummy pastry ................................................... 25 Wander through a park ...................................................... 30 Soak up some rays at the beach ......................................... 42

Middle and High School Kids Get crafty at The Hutong ................................................... 14 Visit a book fair ................................................................. 16 Hike the wild Great Wall .................................................... 17 Experience a classic ballet .................................................. 17 Journey to Xi’an ................................................................ 38 Weigh in on Facebook........................................................ 48 Discover a Beijing Family’s favorites .................................... 96

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ALL IN THE FAMILY Six familes share their story of love and living in the capital

September 2011

Explore Jingshan Park See the Forbidden City from above Make It Mexican PLUS Cook a simple, healthy dish Chill out in Dali Create a science craft Discover Dinos The Bookworm Explore Festival Bite into baked goods

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Chinese-Australian Yilan Chow (3) attends KEer Apple International Kindergarten. Learn more about their family in this month’s feature (p56). Photo by Judy Zhou.

Kathryn Tonges is a teacher, parenting expert, and mother of two grown boys. For more information on parent effectiveness training, contact Kathryn at kathryn.tonges@gmail.com.

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Editor's Note

Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

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t’s no secret among my friends. My family is crazy. But to their credibility, as far as families go, they are also pretty amazing. I’ve been told more than once by friends that between my dad’s incredible knack for cooking and my mom’s incessant need to be prepared, it’s my house they’re heading to in the event of a nuclear crisis. And I’ve always known there isn’t anything my parents wouldn’t do for me: no mountain they wouldn’t climb, no river they wouldn’t cross. Yet I never fully understood the depth of their love and the inevitable craziness that comes with it – that is, until I moved three hours north of my hometown during my college years.

Scene one: I accidentally drowned my computer keyboard. At the time, I had no mode of transport to get to the mall to purchase a new one and all the other freshmen needed their keyboards to type their essays. Plus, library computers were booked solid in the midst of midterm week. So the only logical solution was for my mom to drive up after work and drop off an extra keyboard we had lying around the house. I thought, “That’ll be good. Maybe we can get some food together.”

I was waiting on a bench outside my dorm as she pulled up.

She got out of the car, handed me the keyboard, and said, “Okay. I gotta head back.”

“Oh, okay, uh … Do you want to use the bathroom first?”

“Nope, I don’t have time. I gotta head back. I have to go to work tomorrow.”

And off she went.

She drove from Orangeburg, New York to Saratoga Springs and back – a total of six hours and 326 miles – to give me a keyboard and a kiss on the cheek.

Scene two: Fast forward to senior year. After taking my good ol’ 1990 Toyota (may she rest in peace) out for a spin to the grocery store, I skidded from one side of the street to the other, right smack into the curb – at 5 miles per hour. Something wasn’t right, and the snow on the asphalt wasn’t the problem. Three hours later, my parents were at my doorstep with their cherry red station wagon.

“I’ll be damned. Your tires are bald. I forgot to put the winter tires on.”

After muttering to himself, Dad jacked up the car and switched the tires – giving me new winter tires and putting the bald ones on their station wagon.

“Wait,” I realized. “You’re driving home with bald tires?”

“Yeah, Mom and I will be fine. Kara, I’ve been driving for over 30 years.

I can do it, but you can’t drive with ’em.”

They drove three hours back to Orangeburg with bald tires through snow-covered roads. Here was another display of their selfless nature as parents. At least this time, I convinced them to use the bathroom before leaving.

The editor (age 4) with her parents and brother in Cape Cod

Since then, I have drifted from 163 miles away to 11,776 miles across the sea, and I have learned that distance does little to dissolve the love (or zaniness) of your parents. If anything, the more obstacles you throw at it, the stronger - and more forgiving - these relationships become. There is nothing like moving to China to test your parents’ goodwill. It is with this sentiment I present this month’s feature (p52): six stories of incredible families from around the globe, here to stick it out in Beijing.

As for my devoted parents, Joyce and Perry, I dedicate my first editor’s note to you. And should you want to take a 13-hour flight to help me change the tires on my Beijing bicycle, I won’t stand in your way. But I will insist you stay for dinner.

Kara Chin Managing Editor September 2011

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Girls Scouts Pre-Registration for 2011-2012 school year (Downtown)

The intrepid trekkies will visit the Lama Temple. See Sep 8 listing.

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For ages 5+. USA Girl Scouts Beijing is currently pre-registering. See Sep 7 listing.

Mooncakes at Hilton Beijing Capital Airport

Infant Massage Classes

Basketball

For ages 2-4 years (1.5 years is acceptable). Latin Groove for Kids on the Move! See All Month listing.

For parents with 2 weeks-7 months old babies and expecting mothers. See All Month listing.

For ages 7-12. Tom Gagne will again be conducting this very popular class preparing students for the school basketball team.

See All Month listing.

Doctor Chat at International SOS Beijing clinic

Talk: Ancient Chinese Roots of Sustainable Agriculture

Incy Wincy Baby Yoga

For parents and baies 0-6 months.

House of Knowledge is proud to offer baby yoga. See All Month listing.

International SOS welcomes you, your family and friends to our monthly Doctor Chat coffee morning. See Sep 21 listing.

How can we feed the world without destroying the planet?

Jim Harkness, president of the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) explains how. See Sep 22 listing.

A wild race of cross-dressing, sight gags, twists of fate and mistaken identities-- in this slapstick comedy. See All Month events.

Sunshine Film Screening

What happens when the sun dies?

Join The Bookworm for a film club screening and then discussion about the science seen on screen.

See Sep 23 listing.

Arrival Survival

Survival Chinese 101

China Open

Meet new friends and old and explore challenges as diverse as culture shock, the great firewall of China, public transportation, Western healthcare, etc. See Sep 26 listing.

For adults. This conversational Chinese course teaches the use of daily phrases and pinyin helping with the everyday challenges. See Sep 28 listing.

Come see the world’s best tennis players in Beijing at the China Open. See All Month listing.

Learn How to Cook Sichuan Style

Culinary Local Market Tour

Take a gastronomic tour of China’s regions in The Hutong Kitchen.

See Oct 3 lisitng.

Join The Hutong on an informative and fun-packed hour of shopping in local markets. See Oct 4 for listing.

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For ages 6+. This mid-autumn festival celebrate with 3 delicious varieties of Moon cakes. See Sep 12 listing.

Salsa Tots

New York comic farce Love, Sex and the IRS

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Fossil Making Workshop

For ages 5+. A workshop for budding paleontologists and dinosaur-lovers.

See Sep 10 listing.

Lecture: Beijing on the Move

For ages 9-12. Join Beijing Postcards as they look at some of the pioneers of transportation and travel in China.

See Sep 17 listing.

Hands-on: Making Traditional Kites

For all ages. Learn to make traditional Chinese kites with a famous kite master Mr. Zhang. See Sep 24 listing.

Kids New Life Art Swap & Exchange

For all ages. Trade an old or unused painting to someone in exchange for a new and exciting one. See Sep 3 listing.

Hand-pulled Noodles and Dumplings

CCC invites professional cook to instruct you for these two marvelous culinary skills. See Sep 11 listing.

First-Aid Training Course

Learn CPR with the American Heart Association BLS & ACLS instructor Kelsy Zhu. See Sep 25 listing.

Happy National Day

Story Time with Hannah

Go to Ritan Park or enjoy the vibrant colors of nature at Fragrant Hills. See Directory under Fun Stuff.

For ages 4+. Come along for our Sunday sessions of reading, games, music and activities for little readers at The Bookworm. See Oct 2 listing.

Jingshan Park

Hike to the top for a spectacular view of the Forbidden City and beyond. See What’s Fun In (p30).

Visit Beijing Zoo Little Jeep (insea-faring Chinese)and furry. See See creatures,

Top ages Ten (p13).

For 3-12. The Little Jeep is the Chinese version of Thomas the Tank Engine. In Chinese only. See Jan 1 listin

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At The Bookworm’s Explore Festival, kids will squeal with delight at the seven-meter triceratops and the ability to touch real fossils. Older children can also appreciate the history of transportation with Beijing Postcards. For more information and exclusive interviews with some of the festival’s guests, see Playing Inside (p34).

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Bite Into A Mooncake

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival on September 12.

On this special occasion, give boxes of sweet and savory mooncakes to your friends and family. For places to purchase them, see Events (p17).

Indoor Fun at The Familier

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Marvel at the Ming Tombs

Visit and explore the Ming tombs, the final resting place of 13 out of the 16 Ming emperors, including seven concubines’ tombs and a eunuch’s tomb. Marvel at how it took more than 200 years to build ending in 1644. Next to the Badaling Great Wall, you can make it a full day of sight-seeing. See Directory under Fun Stuff.

Play Parkside

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Take a walk in Ritan Park, one of Beijing’s oldest parks. It’s a perfect place to people-watch, rock climb and fly a kite. Grab a bite before heading home at one of the top-notch restaurants such as XiaoWangFu. See Directory under Fun Stuff and Family Dining.

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PHOTOS: CHRIS DEVERS, OLDTASTY, TREEHOUSE AND EDWHITAKER OR LICKR AND COUTESY OF JENNIFER BUSHMAN

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Young crawlers and walkers will love exploring The Familier, a two-level facility with a ball pit, gym equipment and a café. The center also offers classes for both children and adults – from storytelling to art classes. There is also half-day childcare for busy parents. See Directory under Fun Stuff.

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Ready, Aim, Fire

Let the kids loose at Star Trooper Laser Tag, where they can dash, dart, hide and shoot. Each game lasts 15 minutes. Kids must be taller than 1.3m. It is RMB 40 for the first game and RMB 30 for additional games. See Directory under Fun Stuff.

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Head to the driving range or tennis court to perfect your swing. It’s the perfect combination of a superb workout and quality time with the kids. For golf, try the Greystone Golf Center, where a basket of balls is RMB 30. For tennis, try Junwangfu Sports Center, which varies from RMB 60 to RMB 100 per hour.

Greystone Golf Center: Daily 7am-9pm. 1 Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang District (8450 7173) 朝阳区香江北路1号 Junwangfu Sports Center: Daily 9am-11pm. 200m east of Chaoyang Park South Gate, Chaoyang District (6591 7755) 朝阳区朝阳公园南门向东200m郡王府体育中心

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PHOTOS: SOMBRAALA, SENZENINA, DAVECOBB AND KEVINDOOLEY OF FLICKR AND COUTESY OF SUI

If an adrenaline rush is what you are after, head to Happy Valley Amusement Park. With over 40 rides, an IMAX theater, more than 100 games and seven cinemas, there is plenty to do and see. There are also live performances and parades. RMB 160 (April 1-Nov 14); RMB 120 (Nov 15-March 31). Half price for kids 1.2-1.4m, free for kids under 1.2m. See Directory under Fun Stuff.

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If you’ve got an animal lover in the family, head to the Beijing Zoo and Aquarium. At the zoo, children can feed the giraffes (for an extra fee), pet a goat at the children’s zoo and watch the monkeys swing from limb to limb. And of course, see China’s beloved pandas. The aquarium hosts dolphin and sea lion shows. Paired admission to the Beijing Zoo and Aquarium is RMB 120. See Directory under Fun Stuff.

Craft A Science Project

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Who knew science could be fun? Learn about the science of vibration while making a neat craft in the meantime. To learn how to make a clucking chicken cup, see Playing, Kid Craft (p28).

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Tue, Sep 6 Care for Children SEN School Friendship Club The Friendship Club is specifically targeted at boys and girls who have any difficulty making, initiating and maintaining friendships and good peer relationships – they may include (but are not limited to) students on the Autism spectrum, ADD/ADHD, those with language or academic delays, or requiring behaviour support. 9+ sessions per term will be RMB 1250 (due no later than the first session of the term) For the whole year (over 30 sessions) fees are at the discounted rate of RMB 3500 (due no later than the first session of the first term. 4.30–6.30pm.

Care for Children SEN School. (8046 3306) kerry@careforchildren.com

Mon, Sep 5 Care for Children SEN School BOOST Program For boys ages 5-16. Designed around a specified Social Skills and Teamwork Curriculum intended to teach, develop and practice important social, emotional and communication skills. 10+ sessions per term RMB 3,400 4.30-6.30pm. (8046 3306) jason@careforchildren.com.cn

Wed, Sep 7 Beijing2Fun Kindergarten Program For ages 3-6. Welcome all preschoolers. Beijing2Fun is offering its excellent kindergarten program for 3 days. It gives parents the other days to spend with their child. We will sing, dance and learn about ourselves and the world.

9.30am-12.30pm. My Little Mozart Studio (beijing2fun@gmail.com)

Girls Scouts Pre-Registration for 20112012 school year (Downtown) For ages 5+. Girls from kindergarten through high school are eligible to join Girl Scouts. USA Girl Scouts Beijing is currently pre-registering. If your daughter would like to join a troop, please EMAIL the following information in this exact format to girlscoutsbeijing@yahoo.com.

Girl’s name Birth date (MM/DD/YYYY) Citizenship (Chinese law requires foreign citizenship) Grade (US equivalent) School Address Home phone Cell phone Mother/parent’s name Mother/parent’s e-mail address Specify meeting place preference (Shunyi or downtown) The MANDATORY registration meeting for parents of girls new to Girl Scouts in Beijing will be held Sep 11 6-8pm. Sep 19 6.30-8.30pm. Embassy House Library

Community/Networking

us on one of the trekkies please email innbeijing@hotmail.com.

Interactive Dinosaur Talk with Damien Leloup

The 6th Intl. Sheerwood Equestrian Grand Prix 2011

For ages 7+. Join Damien Leloup as he shows off some of the fossil treasures from the vast collection of the Yizhou Fossil & Geology Park in Liaoning and answers all your dinosaur questions. RMB 50. 2pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

In the top show jumping competition top riders from all over the world will compete for victory. The event will show a variety of Junior, Pony and Show competitions for visitors to enjoy. A small fair of international riding goods will give the opportunity to purchase rare Italian equestrian products. Free. 9am-7pm.

Sheerwood Beijing Equestrian Country Club. http://weibo.com/2312479201

Fri, Sep 9 Ritz-Carlton Rewards Members 30,000 Bonus Points toward Extraordinary Experiences Choose from 305 guest rooms, all with a standard of service. Members must stay four or more consecutive nights at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing between July 18 and September 9, 2011. Ritz-Carlton Rewards points can be used to pay for free stays, spa treatments, golf and many other extraordinary experiences offered at Ritz-Carlton hotels throughout the world.

The Ritz-Carlton Rewards is free to join and points can be earned and redeemed at Ritz-Carlton hotels & resorts as well as at 3,400 partner hotels around the world.

Members can also earn and redeem points with 30 international air carriers.

According to daily room rate. 9am-11pm.

The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing

Improve Your Handwriting For ages 5-7. Occupational therapists will help kids practice and improve handwriting skills to prepare them for the new academic year. Group size 2-4 children.

The program runs for one week, Mon-Fri, 45 min each day. During the holidays, the classes will be held in the mornings.

When school starts, the classes will be held after school hours. Eliott’s Corner (6461 6283) jac@oliviasplace.org. www. eliottscorner.com www.oliviasplace.org

Talk: The Eternal Road – tales of exploration and adventure with Jeff Fuchs Modern day explorer Jeff Fuchs was the first Westerner to trek the entirety of the ancient silk Road (“The Eternal Road”) from tropical Yunnan to mountainous Tibet. Fuchs has chronicled his travels to some of the most isolated and beautiful parts of China through his stunning photography and written tales. RMB 50.

7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

Sat, Sep 10 Fossil Making Workshop

Thu, Sep 8 INN Trekkies The intrepid trekkies return after the summer to visit the Lama Temple. Past trekkies have visited museums, monuments, palaces, parks and markets full of local flavor. To know more or join

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For ages 5+. Learn how to create fossils, dinosaur claws and prehistoric creatures from molds with replica specialist Ludovic Blein. Making dinosaurs is messy work so come prepared to get your hands dirty! RMB 80. 10am and 11am. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

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Cuandixia Village For ages 8+. Join Culture Yard for a stroll around the village and climb the surrounding mountains for a bird’s eye view of this Ming-era hamlet.

Reservation required 390RMB (RMB 340 only in advance) – including transportation, guides, entrance and lunch.

8am-7pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) contact@cultureyard.net

The International Festival Children’s Choir (IFCC) is holding auditions for new members.

For ages 7-12. The IFCC is part of the International Festival Chorus (IFC) and is open to boys and girls. It is currently under the artistic direction of Torbjorn Staalberg, Alan Lee and Lucy Fairburn.

The choir runs in parallel with the school term from September-July. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings from 10.00 - 11:30am at Harrow International School. Auditions will be held at Harrow International School. Please email Lucy at childrenschoir@beijingifc.org for more information and to register for an audition.

New Weekend Enrichment Programs Begin at TLC TLC weekend enrichment program keep students up to date on the core subjects in a wide range of interactive workshops. Learn about Ancient Greece, study States of Matter, or Prep for the SAT. There are programs available for all ages and levels. RMB 2632 - 5265/term depending on the program. 9am-4pm.

The Children’s Learning Center of Beijing (8046 3886) For more information. www. thelearningcenter.cn

from the event will go towards A Bridge for Children’s CAI (才) Program. RMB 100 (includes glass of wine, Indian tapas, silent auction and 3 raffle tickets) 5-9pm.

Rain Gallery (E01, Sevenstar West Street, 798 District)

Sun, Sep 11 Cook hand-pulled noodles and dumplings For ages 5+. Try pulling dough into Beijing style thin longevity noodles in a minute! And then make dumpling (jiaozi) with two different fillings and flavors.

CCC invites professional cook to instruct you for these two marvelous culinary skills. RMB 200/person; RMB 150 for children under 12. Sep 11: 6-8pm. Sep 18: 6.30-8.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter. org

Intelligence Valley Hike For all ages. A clear stream runs through Intelligence Valley, and the surrounding mountains form a microclimate that makes this a very nice walk. At this time of year there is plenty of small water life to look at, making it an interesting walk for kids to do. It’s a flat hike, and offers some shade while hiking alongside a stream and over rocks through the valley. Near the end of the hike we’ll take a break at a big pool where you can rent an inflatable boat or have a quick swim. 330 RMB, 200 RMB for kids under 12. For more information go to www. beijinghikers.com

Talk with archeologist Professor Tarzi: The Hidden Buddha of Bamiyan Dr. Zemaryali will talk about his work on the legendary Buddhas of Bamiyan statues as well as the possibility of an undiscovered third Buddha - a 300-meter-long reclining statue hidden nearby.

RMB 50. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

Mon, Sep 12

Hands-on: Appliqué (Buduihua) For ages 10+. Traditional Chinese Appliqué (Buduihua), is made of rags with different colors cut, pasted, and embroidered with exquisite patterns. It is most popular in northern of Shaanxi, China. Come and stitch multi-colored fabrics into a nice Chinese picture.

RMB 2632 - 5265/term depending on the program selected. 2-4.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

Out of the Shadows, Bringing Migrant Children’s Artwork Into the Light This event is sponsored by Agenda. A Bridge for Children International (ABC) presents Out of the Shadows - Bringing Migrant Children’s Artwork Into the Light.

The gallery will feature 50 original pieces of artwork created by migrant children from all around Beijing. A group of migrant and orphan children will also be at the event for a limited time to see the works of their peers as well as participate in an art activity led by CAI (才) program volunteers. The proceeds

Pub Quiz: Explore Battle it out for intellectual supremacy in this special Explore-themed quiz. RMB 5. 8pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

Mooncake festival at Hilton Beijing Capital Airport For ages 6+. This mid-autumn festival, celebrate with 3 delicious varieties of Moon cakes. A beautiful gift for families, friends and colleagues. These Moon cakes are coming in varies flavors – and surly will be the highlight of any Moon cake festival celebration. 10am-5pm Hilton Beijing Capital Airport (6458 8888)

Mid-Autumn Festival at Park Hyatt Beijing Park Hyatt Beijing is introducing its limited hand-made mooncakes with a special design and packaging, ideal for this festive occasion. The Deluxe Mooncake Gift Box is made of wood in a retro style

and contains four mooncakes with fresh fillings. The Park Mooncake Gift Box is in fine linen with a musical installation, and consists of four mooncakes in traditional Cantonese pastry with pu er, kumquat, Earl Grey and green tea flavors. The Mid-Autumn boutique is displayed in every restaurant at Park Hyatt Beijing.

In addition to mooncakes, other delicacies in gift boxes will also be available at IFW Retail section. Discounts apply for large orders. RMB 288-388. Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District

Tue, Sep 13 Green Drinks For adults. The Bookworm’s monthly mixer for everyone interested and involved in the green sector. This month, we feature a special guest speaker (tbd). Free. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

Wed, Sep 14 Flying Fingers An evening of entertainment with Clelia Iruzun Yoko Ono. RSVP by Sep 12. BCIS (8771 7171 Ext. 5006, yisha. niu@bcis.cn)

Fri, Sep 16 The Other Side: Adventures in North Korea Since founding Koryo Tours in 1993, Nick Bonner has had unprecedented access to North Korea. Don’t miss this screening of a rare glimpse inside the borders of this isolated country, followed by Q&A with Bonner. RMB 50.

7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

Sat, Sep 17 Talk: Hooves, wheels, tracks For ages 9-12. Beijing on the Move - exploring transportation of historical Beijing with Beijing Postcards This talk is part of the ongoing exhibit “Beijing on the Move.” To learn more, visit bjpostcards. com. RMB 50. 11am. The Bookworm (6586 9507).

Wangquan valley Escape the bustle of Beijing on a relaxing day hike by the cool riverside and lulling waterfalls of Wangquan Valley. RMB 290 (240 only in advance) – including transportation, guides, lunch and beers.

7.30am-5pm. Culture Yard. Reservation required. contact@cultureyard.net (8404 4166)

Fall Yard Sale Come and bring your friends along to the Fall YCIS Yard sale. There will be a nominal charge for a table to sell items, however, all profits made by the seller will be kept by the seller. Free to attend.

10am-1pm. For more information or to book a table (8583 3731) RodneyL@bj. ycef.com (must RSVP for a table by September 10th. www.ycis-bj.com

Roundabout Charity Distribution Store Book Fair Roundabout Charity Distribution Store together with the British School of Beijing

will start the new school year with an enormous book fair. Thousands of books will be for sale at BSB in Shunyi. If you cannot make it on Saturday, September 17 you may stop by BSB during school hours – Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - until Friday, October 14. The selection is huge, but children’s books sell out quickly. Book donations are being accepted during Roundabout Donation Center hours–Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 5.30pm The Donation Center is the brown building directly past the Roundabout Store. We accept most types of books and magazines that are in good condition. 10-3pm. The British School of Beijing.

Taste of Beijing For adults. Savor the wonderful flavors and exquisite tastes of Beijing while learning more about the ancient city through its famous traditional dishes.

Learn how to cook three Old Beijing dishes, using fresh and seasonal local ingredients, and hear the story behind the recipes. RMB 200 (CHP & The Hutong members); RMB 240 (non-members) 24pm.Reserve your spot via http://www. thehutong.com/ or (1590 104 6127).

Spaces are limited. http://en.bjchp. org/

Sun, Sep 18 Beijing Playhouse Auditions for Cinderella 20 adults and 10 child actors and singers are needed for this traditional British holiday production. A fractured fairy tale for adults and children alike.

All 30 roles open. Ability to perform in English is required. This is volunteer fun. Guomao at Trojan House theatre.

Rehearsal location at Bristish School of Beijing’s Sanlitun campus. Beijing Playhouse (www.beijingplayhouse.com), performance@beijingplayhouse.com

Cook hand-pulled noodles and dumplings See Sep 11 listing.

Scholars’ Village Hike For ages 5+. Ancient Lingshui Village is a trove of history and ancient culture, sited with supreme feng shui in a nest of mountains, containing temples, pavilions, ornamental scholars’ houses, 72 wells, 32 grindstones, stone-paved streets, and a 1,000-year old hermaphrodite gingko tree. On this trip we will take a relaxing walk around the village streets, making sure to take in as much of the atmosphere as possible. This trip is very suitable for children, as well as anyone who would like to spend a relaxing day outside the city. Price includes a restaurant lunch in the village. 320 RMB, 200 RMB for kids under the age of 12. www.beijinghikers.com

Mon, Sep 19 Beijing Playhouse Audition Announcement Cinderella See Sep, 18 listing

Wed, Sep 21 Doctor Chat Coffee Morning International SOS invites you, your family and friends to their monthly doctor September 2011

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chat coffee morning. Moving to China, dealing with a new environment and health system can be daunting. Join the Beijing clinic for a coffee and chat with a doctor and community team for tips. seminar@internationalsos.com. Free to attend. 10-11am. Beijing International SOS Clinic.

Talk: Water Footprints: A discussion on the upcoming water crisis with conservationist Matt Durnin.

Water is essential to every aspect of daily life. But how much do we actually know?

With pollution, damming, empty aquifers and overuse, water is becoming more and more scarce world-wide. Learn more about the looming water crisis – and what we can do to prevent it. RMB 50.

7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507).

Thu, Sep 22 Ancient Chinese Roots of Sustainable Agriculture How can we feed the world without destroying the planet? In their search for answers, modern scientists have turned to the peasants and mandarins of Imperial China. Jim Harkness, president of the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) explains how. RMB 50. 7.30pm.

The Bookworm (6586 9507).

Colibri One Year Anniversary All ages. Cupcake eating competition, canapés, drinks, entertainments and a lot more to expect in Colibri. 7.30-9.30pm Winner will get free cupcakes every time he/she comes to Colibri for one year.

Sun, Sep 25

The movie science of Sunshine, a screening and talk with astrophysicist Eric Peng In Danny Boyle’s space thriller, Sunshine (2009), in-the-not-to-distant future the sun is dying. Join in for a film club screening and then discussion about the science seen on screen.

7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507).

For adults. Parents, teachers and ayis welcome. An interactive first aid training course with the American Heart Association BLS&ACLS instructor Kelsy Zhu. Free. 9.30am-noon.The First Aid Certificate can be offered if needed.

Beijing New Century Harmony Pediatric Clinic.Contact Lynn Wang (8804 6097) Mon. - Wed, (6456 2599) Thu. - Fri. lynn. wang@ncich.com.cn

The Hutong’s Chinese Kitchen series is designed to teach you the basics and beyond. Learn how to make best use of seasonal ingredients and prepare balanced Chinese meals. RMB 240, RMB 200 for members. 2-4pm. sophia@thehutong. com (1590 104 6127)

Heavenly Lake to the Sacred Way For ages 8+. Enjoy picturesque views of the Ming Tombs area from a high-up man-made lake, and then follow a secret trail down a ridge to visit the old Tomb Caretakers’ Village. After a quick look around the outside of two of the closed tombs in the area we’ll get lunch at a local restaurant, and finish up with a stroll down the Sacred Way, the official entrance to the tombs in times gone by. This is a short and easy hike with a little bit of steep downhill. 330 RMB, 200 RMB for kids under the age of 12. www.beijinghikers.com

Mon, Sep 26 INN Arrival Survival Meet new friends and old, as INN explores challenges as diverse as culture shock, the great firewall of China, public transportation, Western healthcare and more. 10am-noon. Capital Club Athletic Centre. (8486 2225)

For adults. This conversational Chinese course teaches the use of daily phrases and pinyin helping with the everyday challenges of going to the supermarket, getting a receipt for a cab, taking the subway, shopping at flea markets and talking about time. RMB 35 Wednesdays 1-2pm. The Familier Center (5869 2904 or 138 1159 8903) service@thefamilier. com (www.thefamilier.com)

Sat, Sep 24 Huanghuacheng Great Wall & Silver Pagoda Forest For ages 7+. Join Culture Yard on a one day escape from the city. Hike the wild great wall, eat in a local farmhouse and explore Huairou’s pagodas dating back to the 15th century. Reservation required.

RMB 300 (260 only in advance) – including transportation, guides, entrance and lunch. 8am-6pm. Culture Yard. contact@cultureyard.net (8404 4166)

Making Traditional kites For all ages. Learn to make traditional Chinese kites with a famous kite master Mr. Zhang. Various types of kites will be explained and appreciated, and then you have a chance to try your hand at one special Beijing style of “sand swallow”and painting. RMB 150. 2-5pm.

China Culture Center ( 6432-9341) www. chinaculturecenter.org

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Survival Chinese 101

Film: “Sunshine”

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Fri, Sep 30 Russian National Ballet China Tour: Swan Lake & Ballet Gala The Russian National BalletTheatre founded in Moscow presents Swan Lake.RMB180/280/380/480/680/880/1 280 7.30-8pm. Sep 30-Oct 3. Tianqiao Theater

Sun, Oct 2 Story Time with Hannah For ages 4+. Come along for our Sunday sessions of reading, games, music and activities for little readers. Each week teacher Hannah reads new and classic children’s books with the help of our storytellers. RMB 50. 11amnoon. The Bookworm (6503 2050) www.chinabookworm.com.

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Tue, Oct 4 Culinary Local Market Tour Join The Hutong on an informative and fun-packed hour of shopping in local markets. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase items on tour. Bring cameras, and why not join a cooking class afterwards! RMB 80. 8.45-9.45am.

(1590 104 6127) sophia@thehutong. com.

Sat, Oct 15 BCIS Screening: Race To Nowhere Come see the film premier in China of Race To Nowhere about the dark side of America’s Achievement Culture. 3-5pm.

Beijing City International School. Please RSVP (8771 7171 ext 5006) or yisha. niu@bcis.cn

All Month Kids New Life Art Swap & Exchange Market For all ages. To encourage the exchange of needlessly neglected, unloved artwork. Trade an old or unused painting to someone in exchange for a new and exciting one. Art shouldn’t collect dust, give your old art new life. Free. Every Sat and Sun. 2-4pm. Thread Gallery, 706 North First Street, 798 Art District.www. threadgallery.com (5978 9667)

2011 International Bilingual All-around Summer Camp For ages 7-12. A summer camp that includes tennis, football, basketball swimming, Chinese and English, creative art, survival skill, fishing, dance, field trip, roller-skating, virtue, magic, medical skill, party etc. RMB 3800/term, RMB 1950/week. Sep 8-19. 9am-3pm.

Lemon Lake Club (indoor); International Bilingual Tennis Summer Camp Venue; Lido Country Club (indoor); International Bilingual Football Summer Camp Venue; Lido Country Club (part indoor) Rm1, Bldg D, Fangheng Guoji, Futongdong Dajie, Chaoyang District.

Chinese Brush Painting for Beginners For ages 7+. Chinese ink & water painting is a thousand-year tradition, and the xieyi style (free-hand) is one of the most unique style of Chinese painting. The CCC painting course is specially designed for expatriates. RMB 160 per class; RMB 480 /four classes. Sep 8-29. 10am-noon China Culture Center (6432 9341) www.

chinaculturecenter.org

Certified Infant Massage Instructor Training 2011 For adults. Anyone involved with the health and well-being of families, including nurses, early childhood specialists, infant mental health professionals, massage therapists, childbirth educators, physical and occupational therapist, come and join this training.

RMB 4800. Sep 9-12. 9am-5pm.Beijing United Family Hospital (139 4207 4368) RSVP kmbyrachel@gmail.com (www. iaim.net)

New York comic farce Love, Sex and the IRS Beijing Playhouse’s absurd farce will “drag” audiences through a wild race of cross-dressing, sight gags, twists of fate and mistaken identities--the ingredients for mayhem in this slapstick comedy.

RMB 300, RMB 260 in advance, children and students half price. Sep 9-25. 22 International Art Plaza (15 minute walk from the Guomao subway station), Chaoyang District (6538 4716) www. beijingplayhouse.com, performance@b eijingplayhouse.com

The Hutong Crafts Workshop For ages 13-18. This autumn give your teenager some time away from the computer to learn healthy, wholesome, hands-on skills at The Hutong Crafts Workshop. Each Saturday your child will learn a new skill - from knitting and embroidery to making a unique pop-up cards. RMB 2632 - 5265/term depending on the program selected.

Saturdays10am-1pm. Sep 9 - Oct29. The Hutong. info@thehutong.com (159 0104 6127) www.thehutong.com

Salsa Babies For babies 6-8 weeks of age and up, as long as you are comfortable supporting your baby in a carrier for the duration of the class. Dance back into shape with the best little partner of all – your baby! All levels of fitness and dance experience are welcome. What you need: a bottle of water and a baby carrier. RMB 700 for 8 weeks. Mondays 10-11am. Sep 12-Nov 7. Free to stay longer to socialize with other families over a cup of tea 10-11.30 am. Family Fun with Yuliya (5869 2904) www.familyfunwithyuliya.com

MiCho Music for 0-2 years For babies 0-2. House of Knowledge is proud to present a MiCho Music class for parents and babies at our Victoria Gardens campus. Get your little singing, dancing bundles of energy to this class packed full of movement and music. Kids (and parents) will learn sing alongs RMB 1000 for 10 classes, RMB 120 for drop in class. Classes are available Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sep 13-Nov 9. 9:3010:15. (6434 0088) katie@house-ofknowleldge.net

Salsa Tots For ages 2-4 years (1.5 years is acceptable). Designed for older babies who have outgrown the carrier and are ready to dance on their own two feet.

This is great for first time participants or those who have completed Salsa

Babies and wish to continue their dance experience. Our classes are a great way to meet other parents and families in your community. RMB 700 for 8 weeks.

10-11.30am. Tuesdays Sep 13-Nov 1.

Family Fun with Yuliya. (5869 2904) www.familyfunwithyuliya.com

MiCho Music For ages 3-4 years. House of Knowledge is proud to present a MiCho Music class.

Get your little singing, dancing bundles of energy to this class packed full of movement and music. Kids (and parents) will learn sing alongs complete with actions, interaction with instruments, rhythm movements and body movement to express themselves through music.

RMB 1000 for 10 classes, RMB 120 for drop in class. Sep 13-Nov 8. Tuesdays from 4-4.45pm, at our Victoria Gardens campus. (6434 0088) katie@house-ofknowleldge.net

Infant Massage Classes For parents with 2 weeks-7 months old babies and expecting mothers. Join a relaxed environment led by Yuliya, a Certified Instructor from International Association of Infant Massage. RMB 1,000 for five sessions, 1.5 hour each including Baby Oil and Massage Manual.

Register 3 weeks before the course and receive a free music package from Kindermusik. Sep 14-Oct 19: Every Wed 10-11.30am. (5869 2904) www.familyfunwithyuliya.com

Tennis For ages 7-12. Kids develop tennis skills and learn the proper techniques from a Level 3 LTA qualified coach from England. Classes will be offered for both beginner and intermediate players. RMB 1100. 3.40-5.40pm. Sep 14-Nov 16.

Dulwich College Beijing (6454 9127) dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn (www.dulwichbeijing.cn)

Taekwondo For ages 3-6. House of Knowledge is proud to offer Taekwondo classes at Victoria Gardens campus and at Liyuan campus. This class is for beginners and will teach kids the art of movement, discipline and respect, all in a fun and active environment. RMB 1,200 for 12 classes, RMB 120 for trial or drop-in class. 4:00-4:45pm. Sep 14-Oct 26 (6434 0099)katie@house-of-knowledge.net

Kindermusik Family Time For ages 12 months-4 years. Sing and explore a variety of musical styles and enjoy story time. 1200 RMB for 12 sessions, home material fee excluded.

10-11.30am. Sep 15-Nov3. (5869 2904) www.familyfunwithyuliya.com

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Super Science For ages 3-5. House of Knowledge is offering a new, weekly science class at their Victoria Gardens campus. This class will be packed with crazy experiments and creations for your little scientist.

RMB 1,200 for 12 classes, RMB 120 for trial or drop-in class. 4-4.45pm. Sep 15-Oct 27. (6434 0088, katie@houseof-knowledge.net)

Basketball For ages 7 -12. Tom Gagne will conduct this very popular class with the goal of improving basic skills, gaining knowledge of the game, and preparing students for the school basketball team. RMB 760.

6-7pm. Sep 15-Nov 17. Dulwich College Beijing (6454-9127) dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn (www.dulwich-beijing.cn)

Wushu For ages 7-12. Mr. Li Yanhui teaches this form of Chinese martial art, and spent years in Shaolin training to perfect his skills. Wushu helps develop physical coordination, teaches self-defense skills, cultivates moral values, and emphasizes the exercise of thought. RMB 920. 3.404.40pm. Sep 16-Nov 18. Dulwich College Beijing (6454-9127) dcp@dulwichbeijing.cn for more information, www. dulwich-beijing.cn

Badminton For ages 7-12. Coach Yang Jing will lead this class once again on Saturday mornings, designed to help improve your badminton skills and grow to love the game.This course is mainly taught in Chinese. RMB 920. 9-10am. Sep 17-Nov 12. Dulwich College Beijing (6454-9127) dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn (www.dulwichbeijing.cn)

Swimming For ages 3-12. The Multi-Sport swim program teaches the fundamentals of water safety and develops the skills necessary to swim efficiently, gracefully, and with confidence. MultiSport coaches are all ASA or AusSwim qualified. The coach will assess all children on the first week and assign levels according to ability.

RMB 1,150 – RMB 1,300. 9am-noon. Sep 17-Dec 17. Groups may be subject to change. Dulwich College Beijing (64549127) dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn (www. dulwich-beijing.cn)

French Language

Tennis anyone? See Top Ten (p13) and All Month for details on the China Open.

For adults. Alliance Francaise will conduct adult classes. Students will develop all four skills of language: speaking, reading, writing and listening. RMB1600.

1-3pm. Sep 19-Nov 21. Dulwich College Beijing (6454-9127) dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn (www.dulwich-beijing.cn )

Incy Wincy Baby Yoga For parents and babies 0-6 months.

Improve baby’s sleep and make an allround more content baby. RMB 1000 for 10 classes, RMB 120 for drop-in classes.

Free. 3-3.45pm. Sep 19-Nov 7. (6434 0088) katie@house-of-knowledge.net)

China Open Come see the world’s best tennis players in Beijing at the China Open. Sep 30-Oct 9. Tickets VIP Seating/Day tickets available.National Tennis Centre. For English call (136 9303 5640) For Chinese call (400 079 0379)

Upcoming Winter Theatre Camp Enrollment: The Grinch For ages 6-14. Beijing Playhouse Kids Winter Theatre Camp and Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts announce open enrollment for The Grinch.

Aspiring actors, singers, dancers, and musicians welcome. Camp: Dec 26-Jan 7, 9am-4pm, ending with a free performance for families and friends. Student registration and open auditions on Dec 4 at 10 am. RMB 5500. Dulwich College, Legend Garden campus, Shunyi.

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Diederik van Lawick van Pabst

Mia Neumann

French. Born on Ma r 26 to Adeline an d Benjamin Neuman n at Beijing Unite d Family Hospital.

Want to share your new arrival with our readers? E-mail a photo (at least 1MB in size) of your little one with his or her full name, nationality, birth date, hospital and parents’ names to editorkids@beijing-kids.com. Due to space constraints, we can only publish photos of babies born after March 1, 2011.

rala Grisha Koi 31 to Garima

Dutch. Born on Mar 30 to Elisabeth and Albert van Lawick van Pabst at Beiji ng United Family Hospital.

Nepalese. Born Dec Koirala at Pokhrel and Shailesh Hospital. ip dsh en Fri China-Japan

Christopher Noah Yee American.

Born on May 31 to Lillian Bruce Yee at and Beijing Unite d Family Hos pita

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Faris Romeih

Syrian/Russian. Born on Nov 15 to Katerina and Khladoun Romeih at Amcare Women’s and Children’s Hosp ital.

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Living Snapshot

Classic and Casual

interviews by Jennifer Bushman; photos by Ron Wu

Ana Carolina Kudlak

Andrew Dougherty

Lavrova Liudmila

Marianne Hole

Where are you from?

Argentina Tell us about your children.

I have two sons: Eze (7) and Manu (4).

Where do you like to shop?

For the kids, Mothercare and Yashow Market. For myself, I go to Bershka in Solana. And The Gap for all of us.

Describe your style.

Very casual. I’m a mom, but I don’t look like a mom.

Where do you like to eat?

Element Fresh and Blue Frog.

Where is your favorite spot in Beijing?

Goose ‘n Duck Ranch.

We’ve been there three times this summer.

Favorite outdoor activity: We like playing soccer, going swimming, and riding bicycles.

Favorite park: Chaoyang Park. We like the beach pool there.

Where are you from?

Rochester, New York, US. How many children do you have?

I have a three-month-old baby.

How long have you been living in Beijing?

I have lived in Beijing for two years.

Where do you like to shop?

Yashow Market Describe your style.

Classic Where do you like to eat?

LMPlus in Central Park.

Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing?

Nanluogu Xiang Where is your outfit from?

The US Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking Favorite park: Ritan Park

Where are you from?

Russia How many children do you have?

I have two children. I have a daughter (8, pictured) and a son that is 20 months old.

How long have you been living in Beijing?

I have lived in Beijing for three years.

Where do you like to shop?

Solana and Sanlitun Village.

Describe your style.

Classic style and casual.

Where is your outfit from?

United Colors of Benetton Where do you like to eat?

I like to eat Chinese food.

Favorite outdoor activity: I like playing (horse) polo.

Favorite park: Lama Temple and Beihai Park.

Where are you from?

Norway How many children do you have?

I have a 15-month-old girl and I am expecting.

How long have you been living in Beijing?

I live in Ningxia, China but I am visiting Beijing.

Where do you like to shop?

Sanlitun Village and BHG Market Place.

Describe your style.

Casual Where do you like to eat?

Element Fresh Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing?

I like to go to the cafes in Sanlitun.

Favorite outdoor activity: I like to run.

Favorite park: Summer Palace

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What’s Happening in Beijing

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ipal at BISS New Secondary Princl be the new Secondary

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New Principal at House of Knowledge

Originally from Austria, Angela Cariappa will be joining House of Knowledge as the new head of both Beijing campuses. A mother of two (Pia, 3 years old and Lara, 20 months) and having worked in education in six different countries (most recently in India), she is sure to bring lots of “spice” to the already vibrant Early Childhood program at HoK.

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m to WAB students Geoffrey Andrews offers words of wisdo

WAB Welcomes A New Director

Little Chic furniture, safe and stylish for kids

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Counting Shee Counting Sh p eep is excite d to announ product lines ce three new to their store, website and Petit Terraila Taobao.com: n feeding pr oducts, Baby and travel pr Bjorn feedin oducts, and g Little Chic Te rrai la n is furniture. Pe a Fren ch co tit m pa ny th at bottles, bottle m akes BPA- fr sterilizers and ee warmers, and food processo r to puree baby an all-in-one foods. Baby Bj plates and cu orn makes bibs tlery, as well , as travel crib Balance - an in s and Babysit fant bouncer. ter The store will Chic, furniture also have Littl designed in st e yle and safety up. Pieces avai for ages 5 and lable include ta bles, chairs, bo playroom furn okcases and iture. It is mad e of solid woo with environm d and painted entally friendl y paint.

Geoffrey Andrews rings in the school year as the Director of the Western Academy of Beijing. Andrews comes from Oberlin, Ohio, US where he served as Superintendent of the Oberlin School District for five years. He began his career in 1983 as a computer science and mathematics teacher, and has taught at various grade levels for twenty-three years in both public and private education. He has relocated to Beijing with his wife Cindy, and his daughter Rachael, who will be joining Grade 10 at WAB. His son Michael attends college in the US.

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Health Ms. Nutrition

Healthy Habits

Good eating starts with family at home

by Olivia Lee

Weekend meals have become quite sacred and we strive to have slow meals together as a family

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often advise parents that what occurs at the family table lays the foundation of their kids’ future eating habits. What they eat and see (or do not see) at the table has a strong influence on how they will eat when away from home as young adults and thereafter.

However, eating as a family can be fraught with challenges, such as timing clashes and differences in individual tastes. These differences can lead to tension and conflict, such that family members sometimes choose to eat separately rather than deal with mealtime stress.

In our household, it is impossible for my three-year-old to wait for his father to come home for dinner. It is simply the reality of working and commuting in Beijing. So I snack on nuts or have a helping of salad with my son at the table to keep his dinner conversation going. This keeps the social meal context alive much better than me sitting in front of him hawking over what goes uneaten on the plate. Taking the pressure off encourages self-feeding and, importantly, shifts the focus from the food on the plate to the overall meal experience. This turns the meal into a chance to talk about the day or even make up silly stories about robots and talking cars, or whatever is on his mind. Weekend meals, however, have become quite sacred and we strive to have slow meals together as a family.

Respect individual tastes. Many parents set out with the good intention of teaching food tolerance and appreciation, only to be met with failure, even after trying every feeding strategy in the playbook. Often they’re overlooking the most important underlying problem: nobody I know likes everything. Even nine-month-olds have their own taste preference; so don’t expect a toddler or teenager to like everything on the table. Some tastes may be acquired over time (think of blue cheese, durians and raw onions to name a few), with changes in preferences over time. But some things are simply never meant to be. The key is to work with those differences.

Remember the importance of nutrition. Individual families may have different calorie needs but all most certainly require nutrient rich foods. High calorie foods that tend to be popular with young children, such as white rice, soft bread and fries, lack vitamins and minerals needed for optimal health and development. Giving into your child’s demand for grilled cheese at every dinner is not only nutritionally unsound; it also teaches them that junk food can be part of a regular meal rather than an occasional treat. Eating healthy, diverse meals with young children can help to avoid this situation.

Do what you preach. Now that we’ve covered the need for family togetherness, respecting individual preferences and not giving up the nutrition battle, it is a good time to look at your own habits. It is possible that you have some habits that might not fare well under nutritional scrutiny. Only you can decide if your pattern of eating (not just what you

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are eating) is as healthy as you would like it to be. Remember, you’re setting the example for your child. Whatever you do, you can be sure he is watching you.

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

The Doc Is In

Necessary Protection

Recommended vaccines for Beijing residents

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arents in Beijing have many health questions, but one of the hottest topics is vaccinations. There are quite a few internationally standard vaccines, but there are also some Beijing-specific vaccines.

For routine vaccines, which start during childhood, most countries cover the same basics. If you are unsure if your vaccines are up-to-date, check your home country’s vaccination schedule. A typical problem with adults is that they may not know about adult boosters or new recommendations. For example, most need a tetanus booster every ten years. Also, many countries, including the US, are recommending a pertussis booster for adults. Fortunately, there’s Tdap, an easy combination booster for adults that combines tetanus and pertussis into one quick jab. Another common issue involves people who began their Hepatitis B vaccine series but never finished the three-shot series. It’s very important that people are fully vaccinated for this, as chronic HBV infections are a serious public health issue in China.

Also, for all my patients, I recommend a vaccine against Hepatitis A. A combination HBV-HAV vaccine is most convenient.

The rabies vaccine is the most controversial. The following scenario is common in clinics: a parent comes in and their unvaccinated child was bit by a neighbor’s dog while playing around. Unfortunately, if we don’t know the dog’s history, the child needs the entire five-shot rabies series, plus a painful and very expensive rabies immunoglobulin shot.

If the child had already been vaccinated against rabies, he would only need a post-bite treatment.

Rabies is not common but is found all over China, especially in rural areas, and a few thousand people die from it annually. The scary thing about rabies is that it may take over a year to develop symptoms — and it is 100 percent fatal. And yes, expats in Beijing have died of rabies. The vaccine is a three-shot series given over one month.

I often recommend a rabies vaccine for patients, especially children.

Children are the most vulnerable to rabies as they often play with stray dogs and cats, and parents may not even be aware that their child was bitten. However, it’s a risk-and-benefit analysis each family needs to make. If you think your exposure is very small, then the vaccine may not be for you. But if you plan to hike around rural China and India for a few weeks, you should definitely consider it.

Another controversial vaccine is Japanese Encephalitis. It protects against a mosquito-born virus that can cause a serious brain infection, and is fatal in some cases. It’s more of an issue in southern China and tropical Asia, but Beijing has had cases, and it’s a required vaccine for Beijing infants. This vaccine series is good if you plan to live here for a few years, and will also protect you during your travels around Asia.

For those of you concerned about vaccine safety and side effects, I always recommend you read the evidence-based sources online, including the US CDC vaccine page at www.cdc.gov/vaccines. All

[Rabies] may take over a year to develop symptoms — and it is 100 percent fatal vaccines have side effects, but I am convinced that vaccines have been dramatically effective all over the world in eradicating many terrible childhood diseases, saving millions of lives.

Needmoreinfo? 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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Dining Dining Out

Fill ’Em Up

Kid-tested favorites at Filling Station

Chris Wu (5) enjoys Sausage Spiders

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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)

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Located beside the river, across from the Western Academy of Beijing, Filling Station is an American classic with a touch of modern interiors.

This funky diner gets bonus points for promptly serving jumbo glasses of ice water to patrons without prompting – a refreshing rarity for Beijing restaurants. The adult menu features a selection of burgers (RMB 58-98) that include a side of fries dusted with chilli pepper and a range of hotdogs (RMB 38-58). The ample kids menu features Sausage Spiders (hot dog sausages with spaghetti legs (RMB 35) and Easy Peasy Mac ‘n Cheese (RMB 35). Other offbeat selections designed especially for kids are banana pancakes (RMB 35) and mocktails (RMB 20). When hungry bellies are full, the playroom awaits – with slides, a selection of retro video games and a foosball table. With delectable meals for both adults and children alike and fun games to boot, the Filling Station is a great place for a family meal or lazy afternoon lunch. Elizabeth Wu

Top 5 Places to …

Eat Baked Goods Boulangerie Nanda Owned by a mother, this classy bakery satisfies sweet and savory cravings with a rotating selection of orange, blueberry and almond whole-wheat muffins, bacon and spinach quiches, mini cheesecakes, and multigrain foccacia and sour rye bread, among other hearty treats. This Shunyi nook also has a selection of children’s books to browse.

Daily 9.30am-7.30pm. 1/F, 52 Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳区京顺路52号乐活城1层(在Giant自行 车店旁边)

Sweet Tooth Hungry for something sweet? The name says it all. This Australian-run bakery whips up delectable originals, like carrot cake, red velvet cake and vanilla cheesecake – in addition to an assortment of cookies, cupcakes and muffins.

The oreo cheesecake is a tried-and-true favorite, but for something new, try the lamington – a soft, light cake with an outer layer of coconut shavings. Kids will also love their adorable cake pops, star-shaped brownies and rice krispie treats.

Delivery only. (150 1121 7173, contact@sweettoothbe ijing.com) www.sweettoothbeijing.com

Comptoirs de France This bakery chain lives up to the French reputation for outstanding baked goods, from spinach qiche to mini tartlets.

Nibble a savory baguette sandwich, sip a cup of deliciously rich hot chocolate, and enjoy the novelty of an authentic macaroon – without setting foot outside Beijing.

1) Daily 7am-9.30pm. 4 Ritan Beilu (next to Jenny Lou’s), Chaoyang District. (8562 3355) 法派,朝阳区日坛北路4号; 2) Daily 7am-9pm. 1/F, East Lake Club, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6461 1525) 东城区东直门外大 街35号东湖俱乐部1层; 4) Daily 7am-9pm. L-111, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. 顺义区天竺镇 裕翔路99号欧陆广场L111室 (8046 6309) www.comptoirsdefrance.com

Mrs. Shanen’s Bagels Home of Beijing’s best bagels, here you’ll also find a range of artisan breads, cakes, cupcakes, cookies – as well as pizzas, sandwiches, and an extensive breakfast menu. For the ultimate breakfast, pair your baked good of choice with a tall order of organic tea and coffee from the owner’s organic venture, Green Cow Farm.

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Sun-Thu 7.30am-8pm, Fri-Sat 7.30am-8.30pm. 5 Kaifa Jie, Xibaixinzhuang (next to Capital Paradise), Shunyi District (8046 4301) 顺义区西白辛庄开发街5号 (紧邻名都园)

Bread of Life Bread of Life brings freshly-made breads, pies, cakes, and cinnamon rolls straight to your door. And as you bite into a slice of pecan pie, consider the goodwill you’ve done: this bakery creates jobs for older disabled orphans.

Delivery only. Chaoyang District (137 2262 2865, 031 6608 3407) 朝阳区 Chocolate lamingtons from Sweet Tooth don’t disappoint

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Some Like It Hot

Spicing it up with salsa chicken and calabacitas text by Jennifer Thomé; photos by Mishka Family Photography

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y culinary world exploded when my family moved to Arizona back in 1994. I still remember the first time I ate chips and salsa as my parents sipped a well deserved margarita with fajitas and chile relleno. To this day, whenever I crave a little color and freshness in my life, I’ll whip up some salsa or add a dash of lime, chilli and cilantro to a dish.

Few people have spent enough time with Mexican food to realize that it goes far beyond cheese-filled quesadillas and meaty tacos. In fact, its dishes range from culinary masterpieces like mole sauce (which is made up of more than 40 different spices and tastes like chocolate!) to simple, healthy, every day dishes like calabacitas.

A staple in every Mexican home, calabacitas is a hit with the kids, even once they know what’s in it! The combination of beans and rice are packed with protein, and serve as a great alternative to meat.

For a long time, calabacitas were a “go to” dish in our home, along with shredded salsa chicken, made my mom - to whom I dedicate this piece.

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Dining Food For Thought

Shredded Salsa Chicken Serves 4 2 to 3 large chicken breasts One jar of salsa (Note: Pre-made salsa is recommended, but if you use fresh salsa, be sure to add tomato paste and sugar.)

Brown your chicken in a large, heavy pan. Add the salsa to the pan and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside to cool. Keep the sauce simmering until it reduces by about half. Shred the cooled chicken using two forks, and toss it back in with the sauce. Serve over white or brown rice.

Calabacitas Serves 4 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped into small to medium pieces 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 medium zucchini, diced 2 fresh green chilli pepper, seeded and chopped 1 cup of yellow corn, fresh or canned 15oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed Salt, pepper and butter to season Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a pan. Add the onions, garlic and chilli pepper and corn, and sauté for five minutes. If you’re using fresh corn, you’ll want to cook that for an additional five minutes first. Add the zucchini and sauté for about five minutes, until zucchini starts to soften. Next, add the beans and cook long enough to heat them through. Season with salt, pepper, and if you’re feeling decadent, a pad of butter.

Below is the recipe in Chinese. Share it with your ayi, or a Chinese-speaking friend. 辣茄酱手撕鸡 四人份 两至三块鸡胸肉 一罐辣茄酱 用大锅将鸡肉表面煎至金黄色。加入 辣茄酱后将其煮沸，开小火煮15分 钟直至鸡肉完全煮熟。鸡肉从锅中 取出晾凉备用，将锅中酱汁煮到一半 量时关火。用两个叉子将鸡肉撕碎， 放回酱汁中。搭配白米饭或糙米饭 一起食用。

西葫芦大杂烩 四人份 一汤匙橄榄油 洋葱一个，切成小碎片 两至三瓣蒜，拍碎 两个西葫芦，切丁 两个青椒，去籽切小片 一杯玉米粒（新鲜与罐头均可） 15盎司黑豆，泡水洗净 盐，胡椒粉和一小片黄油 橄榄油倒入锅中中火烧热，放洋葱，蒜，玉 米粒翻炒（新鲜玉米需要提前单独多炒五分 钟）。五分钟后加入西葫芦继续翻炒直至西 葫芦变软后，再加入黑豆煮熟。撒入盐，胡 椒粉和一小片黄油。

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Playing Kid Craft

Get Cluckin’

Use science to transform a cup into a chicken text by Ben Bravery and Tim O’Mahony; photos by Sui

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String (twine works best) Paper cup Dishcloth Scissors Tape Cup of water Red and yellow balloons Colored pens, pencils, crayons or paints

Time: 10 minutes plus decorating time Difficulty: Easy

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Cut a length of string three times the height of the cup. Then make a small hole in the bottom of the cup using scissors.

Cut a 3cm-by-3cm piece of dishcloth, and dip it in the cup of water. Wrap the cloth around the string inside the cup, and pinch it tightly between your thumb and pointer ďŹ nger.

Push the string from the inside of the cup through the hole until you have 5 cm of string poking through.

Decorate your cup to look like a chicken, duck, or any other animal that clucks. A balloon can be used to make a rooster’s crest.

Tie a triple knot in the string at the base of the cup, and tape it down with sticky tape.

Pull the cloth down the string a small distance at a time to hear your cup cluck!

Science snapshot: All sounds are made by vibrations. When you pull down on the string, you cause it to vibrate, making noise. A vibrating string on its own is not very loud. When the string is attached to the cup, it causes the cup to vibrate as well. The cup causes more air molecules to vibrate, giving a louder sound.

This is how speakers work. A small cone causes a larger box to vibrate, amplifying the sound.

Ben Bravery and Tim O'Mahony work for Kexue Communications based in Beijing.

They perform science shows and workshops for schools, birthday parties and other functions. Check out their website www. kexuecommunications.com or get in touch via info@kexuecommunications.com or 8415 5034.

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Jingshan Park and Wusi Dajie Imperial views and culture abound text by Elizabeth Wu; photos by Song Yang

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ating back to the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), Jingshan (which means “scenic mountain,” and is referred to as Coal Hill) was transformed into an imperial garden annex of the Forbidden City during the Ming dynasty (circa 1420). It contains five peaks highlighted by the eponymous artificial hill created using soil dug out from the moats around the Imperial Palace. In fengshui tradition, residing to the south of a hill is auspicious, thus Jingshan (also known as Fengshui Hill) was built to the south of the Imperial Palace. Picturesque Wanchun Pavilion is situated on the very top peak and offers truly spectacular views of the Forbidden City complex.

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Enter through the East Gate of Jingshan and you’ll see Old Beijing Cloth Shoe Store Up the street from Honglou and across Park (1) and you will see a garden full of peonies (3) to your left. This small shop offers decent from the National Art Museum of China is on your right. Keep left and walk on gray slate quality shoes for sale. Prices are negotiable the Gehua Beihua Art Supply Store (6), paths among green grass until you reach a and shoes come in an array of colors and which sells a variety of art supplies for budding path that branches into two sections. The path designs. artists. Paintbrushes in a variety of qualities to the right is a bit steeper, while the path to Continue walking down Shatan Houjie until run from RMB 9 to 50. Sharpie pens cost only the left is a longer, less strenuous walk. Also, you reach Jingshan Dongjie. Turn left as the RMB 5 and good-quality gel pens are RMB 9 railings on both sides make it more suitable street comes to an end and keep walking until each. The store also offers canvases and other for older visitors and young children. you reach Wusi Dajie. This street was named more sophisticated supplies for more serious No matter which path you choose, climbing after China’s May Fourth Movement of the early young artists. After a day of culture and art, to the top is well-worth the effort. Even amidst 20th century. Previously filled with hutongs take your budding artists home.

DATUNLU EAST 望京西 the smog, you can take in views of the entireOLYMPIC and timeworn shops, it is now home of the WANGJING XI GREEN Forbidden City complex along with Beihai National Art Museum of China (6). Regular Park, with its many boats appearing as silvery exhibitions are held inside its refreshingly Jingshan Park (East Gate) specks atop the water. This is one of the best cool confines. 志 新 路 景山公园（东门） photo opportunities in the city.

Walk across the street to the intersection of WUDAOKOU RMB 10, RMB 5 (students with ID), RMB 5 Wanchun Pavilion (which doubles as a temple) Wusi Dajie and Beichizi. On the corner is Lao OLYMPIC CENTER (ages 70 and up). Daily 6am-10pm (JuneHUIXINXIJIE BEIKOU is also located at the top of the hill, along Beijing Zhajiang Noodles (4) (老北京炸酱 August). 44 Jingshan Xijie, Xicheng District. with Jifeng, Pulan, Guanmiao and Zhoushang 面) – a restaurant that serves passable Beijing(6404 4071) 西城区景山西街44号 pavilions which are scattered along the lower style noodles for around RMB 20 a bowl. Other peaks.

Take the nearest path down toBEITUCHENG the house specialties include ludagun, a dessert XITUCHENG ZHICHUN LU Alley Café 寻常巷陌 West Gate where you will find an outdoor made from green bean for RMB SHAOYAOJU 25 a serving.

HUIXINXIJIE NANKOU ANZHENMEN 61 Shatan Houjie, Dongcheng District (8404 MUDANYUAN JIANDEMEN café specializing in juices and coffee. A walk The restaurant is nicely air-conditioned and TAIYANGGONG 7228, xiangmo@263.net) 东城区沙滩后街 back to the East Gate from the South Gate has seating on two floors.

GUANGXIMEN 61号 will take you past Waibo Shu, or the Slanted From the noodle shop, make a right and HEPINGXIQIAO DAZHONGSI SANYUANQIAO Neck Tree – named after the spot where the continue down Wusi Dajie past the intersection Old Beijing Cloth Shoes 老北京布鞋 Chongzhen emperor took his life. Today, there of Beiheyan Dajie until you reach Honglou (5), 8 Jingshan Dongjie, Dongcheng District 东城 LIUFANG 区景山东街8号 HEPINGLI North St. 学 院 路

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Little Explorers

The Bookworm’s Explore: Science and Ideas Festival

Aspiring paleontologists can see dinosaur bones up close, like this T-Rex at the Yizhou Fossil and Geology Park

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Damien Leloup Damien Leloup is the Director of the Yizhou Fossil and Geology Park in Liaoning and one of China’s go-to dinosaur experts.

Were you interested in dinosaurs as a kid?

As a kid, my grandfather (a pharmacist and a skilled painter) would take me on summer digs everywhere in France. He would collect fossils and knew where to get them: in fields, hills and mountains. We would also collect rocks together. So naturally, [my interest] in bigger fossils grew. I asked my parents to take me to several museums after that first summer, and I was instantly fascinated by what I saw at the Paris Museum of Natural History.

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his year from September 9 to 30, The Bookworm will hold its Explore: Science and Ideas Festival. “The bookstore will be turned into a natural history museum,” Festival Director Kadi Hughes explains. There will be a seven-meter triceratops among other things. And best of all, “They will also get to make their own fossils and get dirty,” she adds. Along with creating fossils and prehistoric creatures from molds, aspiring paleontologists will get a chance to have their dinosaur questions answered – while budding historians can reminisce with Beijing Postcards’ collection of vintage photographs. Packed with inspirational talks and movie showings, the festival is sure to captivate inquisitive minds. Read on for exclusive interviews with Beijing transportation history buff Lars Thom, replica specialist Ludovic Blein and dinosaur expert Damien Leloup. And be sure to mark your calendars; you don’t want miss this. Jennifer Bushman

“When they work in the quarry, they soon realize that it takes a little more patience, determination and knowledge than they thought”

and a Quetzalcoatlus that is a little bigger. Plus, we will be displaying lots of smaller ones running around on The Bookworm bookshelves: from a Coelophysis and a baby Maiasaurus to more recent ones like a Smilodon and a Dodo bird.

Which is your favorite dinosaur?

I have many, but if we consider birds part of the dinosaur family, I would say the Dodo and the Aepyornis are my favorites. For more ancient dinosaurs (before the previous massive extinction), I’d say the Diplodocus, because he was a vegetarian!

Do you plan on doing more lectures and exhibits for kids?

Of course, this is one of our favorite pasttimes when we come to Beijing.

We visit a lot of international schools where we bring our dinosaur collection, and conduct conferences on dinosaurs in China, as well as geology, paleontology and environmental awareness.

What led you to become a paleontologist in China?

Even though my field of study was in archaeology, not paleontology, when I met my current boss while travelling across North America in early 2006, he offered me this job. I was to start a new museum, park and quarry: a once in a lifetime opportunity for a joint venture project with the Chinese government. They had not allowed any foreigners to dig for dinosaurs in China since the 1920s. So I said yes, and was in China the very next month.

Tell us about your upcoming event at The Bookworm.

During this year’s event, we are very pleased to show a Triceratops for the first time. So far, it is the biggest dinosaur we have had until this summer. He is almost 8 meters long! Now, we also have a T-Rex

Do you have advice for kids who love dinosaurs and want to become paleontologists?

A very recurrent thing, when we have visitors, especially young ones, is that many, if not all of them, are passionate with dinosaurs and fossils in general. But when they work in the quarry, they soon realize that it takes a little more patience, determination and knowledge than they thought. Sometimes we need to stay hours at a time to find interesting things. So, many of them like dinosaurs, but if they truly want to see if they [want to become] paleontologists, then I suggest they come to our museum, and stay in the quarry for a while to see how much they like digging. If after half an hour of digging they get bored, then it’s probably not for them. But if they want more, I would send them to our library to read more about dinosaurs, and go from there.

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Playing Inside We will be talking about camels, an angry empress that did not like locomotives, long distance donkey lines and much more

we will use a lot of curious stories to highlight this development (They are all true. I swear!).

Just imagine what it was like when a caravan of camels entered the city. The camels would form a long line tied together by a thin thread through the nose, so everything around these slow but steady beasts would come to a standstill when they passed. Actually in the 1970s, you could still see camels in the outskirts of Beijing.

Apart from this, we also want the kids to ask themselves questions: What was it like to be a rickshaw puller? Why aren’t there tramways in Beijing anymore?

Simon Gjeroe (left) and Lars Thom (right) at their Beijing Postcards shop in Nanluogu Xiang

Lars Thom Together with Simon Gjeroe, Lars Thom co-owns Beijing Postcards, a company that specializes in ancient maps and photographs of China. Through these images, they can recount stories of Beijing from the past hundred years. Join the duo at the festival as they present a lecture for kids about the history of transportation in Beijing.

Were you interested in history, China and photography as a kid?

I was not especially interested in photography as a kid, but I have always been very interested in history. The story behind the pictures is definitely what is driving me. I think my mother has a lot to do with this. She always read books out loud to me and my brother, and I think that stimulated my curiosity towards society and history.

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To be honest I was not particularly drawn to China as a kid. In Denmark, we have a saying, “If you dig a hole deep enough, then you will get to China.” When I was a kid sometimes we tried, but I guess I was not persistent or focused enough, because we seldom got more than a meter down. I did not get to Beijing before I was 21 and I did not dig; I took the Trans-Siberian Railway. And from then on, I have developed a strong interest in China. But originally, I only came to travel for a couple of months.

Please expand on the topic related to your upcoming lecture: modes of transport in Beijing.

We will be talking about camels, an angry empress that did not like locomotives, long distance donkey lines and much more. We want to create a portrait of how Beijing has developed over the last hundred years and

Tell us about the on-going exhibit, “Beijing on the Move.”

The exhibition and talk are related. In both, we are trying to explain what has happened to the city of Beijing over the last hundred years.

The exhibition will maps and photos from our own collection, and explanations in both Chinese and English – based on interviews with old Beijingers that remember the tramway and camels.

What is your favorite photograph of Beijing transportation?

I think it must be a photo of a wheelbarrow carrying eight people at a time. Wheelbarrows were used as taxis in many Chinese cities.

The history of the wheelbarrow is very long in China, longer than the history of the rickshaw.

Do you have advice for kids who love history and want to learn more?

Well, I think National Geographic has a good series for children. Apart from that, it is important to see the world with an open mind. One of the most important things to understand is that there is not only one historical truth. You can see history from many perspectives. As we develop and change, our idea of history also changes. That is why our slogan at Beijing Postcards is “Living History.”

Ludovic Blein Replica specialist Ludovic Blein makes prosthetic dinosaurs and models for the Yizhou Fossil and Geology Park in Liaoning.

Were you interested in dinosaurs as a child?

Yes. When I was 10 years old, my mother enlisted me in a fossil and geology club, because I was fascinated by rocks and I was digging everywhere I could.

So, instead of digging holes in our backyard, she thought it would be more efficient to do it with enthusiasts and professionals. I learned a lot more about dinosaurs than any other kids my age.

Tell us about your upcoming workshop at the Explore Fest.

I will be showing kids how to make dinosaur casts. This is my favorite thing (apart from looking for fossils in the quarry). I will bring lots of mold to choose from, and with these siliconed fossil molds, they will make, in less than an hour, a beautiful fossil cast and will get to take it back home with them.

Which is your favorite dinosaur?

The Tarascosaurus, because it is a French T-Rex. I find that cool.

Do you have advice for kids who love dinosaurs and want to become paleontologists?

It helped me a lot to be part of a fossil club when I was a kid. My advice would be to do that first, and then get lots of practice in the field.

Ludovic Blein loves pandas almost as much as he loves dinosaurs

The Bookworm Science & Ideas Explore Festival: Kids Program Sat, Sep 10

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10am Fossil Making Workshop For ages 5 and up. Ludovic Blein teaches little paleontologists how to make fossils, dinosaur claws and prehistoric creatures from molds.

Be prepared for your little ones to get dirty! RMB 80

11am Hooves, Wheels, Tracks: Beijing on the Move Talk For ages 9 and up. Explore historical Beijing’s transportation through old photographs with Beijing Postcards. RMB 50

11am Fossil Making Workshop For ages 5 and up. Ludovic Blein teaches little paleontologists how to make fossils, dinosaur claws and prehistoric creatures from molds.

Be prepared for your little ones to get dirty! RMB 80 2pm Triceratops, Pterosaurs and Dodos, Oh My! Interactive Dinosaur Talk For ages 7 and up. Damien Leloup will reveal some of his fossil treasures from his collection of the Yizhou Fossil and Geology Park in Liaoning, and answer dinosaur questions. RMB 50

Tickets can be purchased at The Bookworm. For a full list of events, see Events (p14) or visit www.bookwormfestival.com/explore.

The Bookworm Courtyard 4, Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6503 2050)

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The Liu family biking through Xi’an

Elizabeth and Paola at the Xi’an Beilin Museum

Travel Back in Time The Liu family visits historical sites of Xi’an The Travelers Richard and Elyse Liu, and their daughters, Elizabeth (10) and Paola (9).

Accommodation The Lius stayed at the Hyatt Regency Xi’an, which was great. The kids especially loved the fresh waffles and omelets at the big breakfast buffet.

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The Cost The Liu’s family three-night hotel stay was free (it was an event prize), but they paid for entrance fees to tourist sites, taxis, lunches and dinners, and plane tickets. They flew China Eastern and the approximate cost of a roundtrip ticket from Beijing to Xi’an is RMB 3,200 for an adult and RMB 2,400 for a child. Entrance to the Terracotta Warriors costs RMB 110 per adult, but it is free for kids to visit the three pits of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The ticket also included a free return bus ride to the nearby mausoleum of Qinshihuang (the first emperor of China). Huaqing Hot Springs costs RMB 70 per adult and RMB 35 per child. The Great Mosque of Xi’an costs RMB 25 per adult, RMB 12 per child. The Xi’an Beilin Museum costs RMB 75 per adult and RMB 37 per child. Entry at the South Gate of the City Wall is RMB 40 per adult and RMB 20 per child. The Daming Palace costs RMB 60 for entry. A taxi to the Terracotta site from downtown Xi’an was RMB 140.

The Plan Be prepared to walk a bit before you reach the main entrance gate of the Terracotta Warriors. The Liu Family first went through Pit 1 before heading to Pit 3 and finally Pit 2. Pit 1 houses approximately 8,000 warriors and horses in the 230 meter long museum. Pit 2 contains the cavalry and infantry units, the war chariots showcase, and a nice museum with more warriors on display. And Pit 3 has a command post with officers.

After exploring the warriors, Huaqing Hot Springs was a short taxi ride away. Located at the foot of the mountain Lishan, the springs have a history that dates back 6,000 ago and is the setting of an old love story between Emperor Xuanzong and his concubine Yang Guifei.

The next day, the Liu Family went the Xi’an Beilin Museum, which houses a collection of over 4,000 steles and engraved stone art works that date back to the Qin and Han dynasty. Don’t miss the “Poem on Bamboo to Guanyu” stone and image of Confucius. Also watch how stone rubbings are made – an ancient art form of a printing for calligraphy, poetry, religious texts, and historical records. Nearby is Ancient Culture Street (Shuyuanmen), where you can stock up on souvenirs, from stone rubbings and paintings to calligraphy sets, and personally engraved seals – for as low as RMB 30 and at most RMB 100.

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Personalize your own stamp, the perfect souvenir

Food and Shopping Downtown Xi’an also has plenty to offer. Start by heading to the Drum Tower. Behind the Muslim Quarters, walk through the alleyway market where you’ll find endless stalls of goods to test your bargaining skills. Follow the old market through to the Great Mosque of Xi’an. After prayers, the Muslim Quarters can really cook up a storm, and come dinner time, there’s lots to offer from meat-filled pies to kebabs or chuan’r. One of Richard’s favorite local treats is the peanut cake, which is sort of like a peanut butter bar. But be sure to save your appetite for the 18-course dumpling feast in a restaurant called Defachang, located between the Drum Tower and Bell Tower. Meals are served on the second floor and dumplings on the first floor.

The Best Part By far, the most enjoyable for the kids was the bike ride on the City Wall as the sun was setting. This massive city wall was reconstructed during the early Ming dynasty in the 14th century and was based on the inner imperial palace of the Tang dynasty. Note that the South Gate is the only gate still open after 7.30pm. Rent a tandem bicycle for a 90-minute ride, which is supposedly enough time to ride down the entire wall.

Travel Tips If time permits, check out Daming Palace, the latest addition to Xi’an’s tourist sites. Located northeast of Xi’an, travel back in time to a place where the Tang emperors lived and dealt with state affairs. The palace was replicated in its entirety based on the previous grounds that burnt down.

Families that don’t speak Mandarin should book a guide from one of the hotels.

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Downtime in Dali Relaxing with Yunnan eats The Travelers Sarah Vossler, her husband Zhang Yang and their son Oliver Zhang (1).

The Plan By plane, train and automobile, the family spent a week in Dali, a small southern city near the China-Myanmar border. They flew China Eastern to Kunming and then took a seven-hour train ride to Dali. From the train station, they took a taxi to the old city of Gucheng.

The Cost Through Ctrip.com, the family booked roundtrip flights from Beijing to Kunming at RMB 2,400 (tax inclusive). It was RMB 20 for the taxi ride from the airport to the Kunming train station. If traveling during the day, the train is RMB 90 for hard sleeper and RMB 50 for hard seat. Once in Dali, the taxi ride from the train station to Gucheng cost RMB 40. The family spent RMB 6,400 over the seven days.

Shopping Shopping in Dali is cheaper than in Beijing. There are shops selling things, like minority-print skirts and shirts, silver, Yunnan coffee and many types of homemade liquor, including plum wine.

Food The family cooled down with smoothies and frozen fruit drinks (RMB 10), bought at shops on the side of the road. At Café de Jack, a restaurant that’s

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Sightseeing On their last morning, they took a ten minute drive to Er Hai or Er Lake.

There they visited a friend of a friend, a famous artist who has settled in Dali. He has turned his home into an art gallery and was preparing for an exhibit. From the rooftop of the house, they took in a gorgeous view of the lake. Later, they walked around the village and lake. They finished the day with a delicious meal at a local restaurant.

The Worst Part They didn’t realize that March is one of the worst times to visit Dali, because of the wind. They woke up every morning in their courtyard bedroom to doors banging open from the strong gusts of wind. However, by noon the sun was out and the wind had died down.

An Unexpected Moment The Sichuan restaurant was cozy and decorated with photos of the owner and his twin teenagers dressed in different costumes, from when they were movie extras. The dishes served were selected by the owner, made especially for them. Sarah can be picky, so she was surprised when she loved everything he made, including a crispy eggplant dish, a melt-in-your-mouth rib dish and a vegetable soup. While they enjoyed their meal, the owner played piano for them.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF SARAH VOSSLER

Accommodation The family stayed at a friend’s house, but Sarah recommends Bird Bar & Bird’s Nest (www.birdbardali.com/en/rooms). The hotel has been newly renovated and a deluxe suite is RMB 280 a night.

been around since 1993, a set meal of eggs, toast and hash browns, and coffee or tea is RMB 18. Eating breakfast street food is another scrumptious option. The family also found some great local restaurants, selling specialty food from other parts of China, like Shaanxi noodles (RMB 13 a bowl) and a Sichuan restaurant - one of many restaurants in Dali that are family-owned and operated.

The light is luminous under a main gate

A match made in Dali

Father and son enjoying rooftop views

Travel Tips You can rent bikes (RMB 30/day – they even provide baby seats) and ride around the old city. English is spoken in the Western restaurants and by tour agents around town, which makes it easy to book bus or train tickets.

There are also lots of stray dogs, which was perfectly okay by Oliver, who loves to dog-watch.

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Day Tripper

On the Coast

Swimming, biking and hot-air balloon rides in Dalian

by Michael Arnold

Climb to the peak of Xinghai Park for an aerial view of Binhai Lu

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Must-See Attractions The single most unmissable spot in Dalian is Xinghai Park – claimed to be the largest public square in Asia. Behind the rather extensive exhibition centers and museum, a broad park of concentric oval streets, terminating at what looks like a giant skateboard ramp (actually representing an open book), is surrounded by a bright row of trendy restaurants and watering holes that put Sanlitun to shame. At night, the whole area glitters with neon and floodlights, but it’s not hard to escape to the romantic shadows of the gardens or stroll along the waterfront to the sound of the waves.

For daytime visitors, there’s a hot-air balloon that resembles a football – Dalian’s favorite sport by far – and a bungee tower not far away, where for RMB 180 (not refundable for the cowardly) you can leap yourself into an adrenaline panic in the presence of Dalian’s stunning harbor views.

Light buggy-sized aircraft can whip you around the coastline for an aerial perspective, or for the more acrophobic, bicycles can be rented to ride along Binhai Lu – China’s only true scenic drive. To get there, head out towards the majestic-looking European castle overlooking the square, which, despite its impressive appearance, is actually home to a museum of seashell displays that has been under renovation – either way, it’s not worth a visit.

Dalian’s current development is geared towards the establishment of “Greater Dalian” – which will effectively grow together Dalian’s three distinct city locations: Dalian, the Development Zone, and Lüshun. Lüshun, a military port, is restricted for foreigners – although you’re safe if you take a guided tour. It is the oldest district of Dalian and has the most interesting assortment of hybrid architectures.

The Development Zone, on the other hand, encourages foreign visitors, and a light-rail connects the two city centers. More commercial than industrial face of Dalian, it has its own beachfront that is even better than

PHOTOS: MIKE SAECHANG OF FLICKR

he good people of Dalian take a lot of pride in their hometown’s reputation as the most beautiful city in China, and there may well be something to the claim. Sure, there are plenty of places around the country that enshrine the poetic stillness of a more delicate China of days gone by, but the idea that a modern Chinese metropolis could still deserve adjectives such as quaint, lovely, and spotless might stretch the imaginations of those who have been in Beijing for a while. But it’s true, and in this way Dalian manages to create an enchanting portrait of modern China – something of a gargantuan feat.

Dalian is one of those small fishing towns that only got moving in the 20th century – like Shenzhen. The difference is that Dalian’s strategic position at the lip of the Bohai Gulf made it a tempting prize for foreign imperialists. It was leased – under duress – to Russia by the Qing dynasty and occupied by Japan, during which time the spacious foundations and harbor facilities were laid out – the only positive legacy of the period.

Enter charismatic politician Bo Xilai – Dalian’s favorite son, and now China’s Minister of Commerce – and Dalian, under a leadership that put municipal beautification at the forefront of its policies, quite simply flowered. Old colonial buildings were restored, ugly apartment blocks were replaced by graceful, classically inspired colorful ones and grass was planted throughout the city. Streetlamps were replaced by candelabra-style lanterns, streets widened, and old rocky shorelines were developed into world-class beach parks. For a Beijinger, it’s a weekend getaway that may well inspire multiple return trips.

The weather’s better than in the capital anytime, but summer is ideal for escaping the Beijing sauna and relaxing on the Dalian seashore. Try to make the International Fashion Festival this year from September 16 to 25 to see the city at its liveliest.

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those in central Dalian itself. Jinshi Tan looks like a genuine resort with its ocean-facing condos and sapphire-blue swimming water. Walk along the beach to see the interesting cliff-face sculptures, some of which depict life-sized fossilized dinosaur bones, and become one of a long list of tourists who’ve had their photos taken emerging from a dinosaur egg. A short way inland on Tongniu Hill is what seems to be a landed UFO – it’s actually a stylized lookout which affords comprehensive views of the zone, a smart-looking and well-planned city that didn’t exist twenty years before.

A Taste of Korea and Italy If you are into Korean meals, do visit Koreatown when you’re back in Dalian central. It’s a little-known area just past and opposite the ShangriLa and near the Customs Building. One street back from Renmin Lu is a network of alleys full of the most authentic Korean joints in China. Several are decorated in traditional Korean style and the Korean Hangeul script adorns every building. More well-known are the Japanese and Russian Shangri-la Hotel RMB 1,638-RMB 23,000. 66 Renmin Lu, Zhongshan District (0411 8252 5000) www.shangrila.com 大连香格里拉大饭店， 中山区人民路66号 Swissotel Dalian RMB 818-RMB 8,020. 21 Wuhui Lu, Zhongshan District (0411 8230 3388) www.swissotel-dalian.com 大连瑞士酒店， 中山区五惠路21号

culture streets, both marked on the local map, where just as in Koreatown you’ll find restored foreign architecture, signs in the local script and good restaurants. The Russian street is the largest of all three, a short bus or taxi ride away from the train station, where the opulent mansions of a hundred years before have been prettified in pastel colors as if they’d just been built. Duck into a left hutong halfway down for the real thing. Here you’ll find several other streets of the same style homes in a disheveled condition more befitting of their age, each one inhabited by several Chinese families piling up the fallen bricks to section off extra rooms.

If you’re in the mood for slurping spaghetti, there’s Barolo Italian Restaurant in the south harbor of Dalian. It is one of many signs that massive foreign investment has shaped this city into an international locale in the Northeast. So if you’re not in the mood to go see another temple in the countryside on your next weekend out, visit Dalian and go swimming instead.

Getting there Train: Take train T81 (9.21pm, arrives 6.58am) or T225 (6pm-6am) from Beijing Railway Station to Dalian.

Car: Take Jingshen Expressway from either East Fourth or Fifth Ring Road to Panjin city in Liaoning Province, to the Panhaiying Expressway (Panjin 盘锦–Haicheng 海 城–Yingkou 营口). At the Liupan (六盘) tollbooth, take the Shenda Expressway (Shenyang 沈阳-Dalian 大连) and follow signs to Dalian.

Approx distance: 840 km

PHOTOS: QUANJING

Haiyun International Youth Hostel RMB 25-90 per bed. 104 Jian, 667 Zhongshan District (0411 8239 4400) 大连海韵国际青 年旅社，中山区667号104舰 Barolo Italian Restaurant Daily 11.30am-10pm. 14 Zhongnan Lu, near Qiqi Jie, Zhongshan District, Tianjin (0411 8273 8078B) arolo意大利西餐厅, 天 津中山区七七街中南路14号

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I Want to Be a Baker Lexie Morris bakes, designs and sells sweet treats

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ong Kong native Lexie Morris may have been slaving away in an office in London, but she was dreaming of cupcakes. In late 2009, the University of Cambridge graduate left her corporate strategy job behind to set up Lollipop Bakery. Drawing inspiration from afternoon tea shops in London, this Beijing brand brings Western flavors to Chinese and foreign palates alike. A household name in the Beijing cupcake enterprise, Lollipop offers an array of mouth-watering cupcakes from their signature Earl Grey and unique Red Bean to a classic Chocolate and Red Velvet.

Morris shared mini-cupcakes and chatted with students at the Beijing City International School - explaining how boredom and a love of all things sweet blossomed into a business of butter crème frosted cupcakes and an iconic multi-colored logo. Kara Chin

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Learning When I Grow Up “For me, what’s been important is cultivating a family within the bakery”

Jack Todd, 12, UK What inspired you to start Lollipop Bakery?

I studied Chinese at university and I was in Beijing in 2006, just for six months. I have a really sweet tooth: chocolate, sweets, everything – I love it. And when I came here in 2006, there wasn’t any good cake. My parents were sending me cake, sweets and chocolate from the UK. So after I graduated, I did a couple years work in London and I hated it: working in an office until midnight basically every day. I thought, “I know that Beijing doesn’t have any cake and I’ve got a really sweet tooth, so I thought it would be cool to come here and get baking.”

Katherine Wang, 12, China Is there a Chinese name for the business?

There isn’t. It was conscious decision. I wanted people to know it’s an English bakery through and through.

Helen Qin, 13, China What is the biggest challenge when opening a bakery?

It’s probably different depending on where you are. If you are in the UK or US, I think a lot of the problems would be the expense of setting up. Costs are a lot higher than in China. But in China, all of that stuff is easier.

Also, it’s a much smaller population to market to here. But the biggest thing here is running a business as a foreigner. The regulations are quite difficult and there are a lot of licenses you have to get. You have to jump through all the rings that the government sets down for you.

Ian Garcia, 13, Spain Where does the name Lollipop Bakery come from?

I wanted a name that is easy to pronounce for people who don’t speak English. My friend said, “Yeah, you probably can’t do something like Lollipop Bakery.” And I thought it was an amazing name. I bought all the of the

domain names that afternoon. I think it directly reflects the feeling I wanted to get across for the bakery. The name is so important: something that gives off the energy you want for your business.

the number of eggs we are, a 50 percent difference is huge. If my costs keep rising, I’ll take the ingredient cost myself or I need to increase my prices.

Jessica Cheong, 13, South Korea How many stores do you have in Beijing?

I’m from London and I kind of brought over the concept and flavor from London. Here in Beijing, we have four coffee shops that work with us, including Crepanini and Fisheye Café.

And hopefully next year, we’ll open our own store, which is really my dream: to have my own space, my own design, my own cakes.

And hopefully doing cookies, biscuits, ice cream and chocolates too.

Sabrina Yu, 13, China How much money do you earn?

Not very much, because it’s a pretty new business. At the moment, the most important thing is making sure quality is there and people are happy. I think you need to be massive before you’re making a lot of money. So ask me again when I’ve got 200 stores and I’ll be happy to tell you.

Omer Golan Kaplan, 13, Israel Why do you use the name London if you don’t have shops there?

I wanted people to know that we’re doing things the way they get done there. Because I’m from London, I wanted people to know that our methods, ingredients and flavors are British.

Ian Garcia, 13, Spain What happens to cupcakes that don’t get sold?

For all our customer cupcakes, we make them fresh to order, so there’s no waste. For the coffee shops though, if they don’t sell, we have to throw them away. But because I keep an eye on it, we manage to provide the shop with as many cupcakes as they sell.

Christy Jensen, 12, UK Have you seen dramatic prices in the ingredients you use?

Yes. We have. It’s definitely a problem we’re seeing at the moment. The price of my ingredients has been rising quite a lot. For example, eggs have gone up 50 percent since I started a year ago. And when you’re buying

Katherine Wang, 12, China Did your employees work in a bakery before?

The girls that I chose had never worked with cakes before. I didn’t want them to have any preconceptions. I trained them up from scratch. They’re also younger than me, because I wanted them to be enthusiastic and feel like this could be a career long-term for them. For me, what’s been important is cultivating a family within the bakery.

Jessica Cheong, 13, South Korea Did you design the boxes?

Kind of. I have a designer friend [who made it]. I thought it would be cool if the boxes looked a little bit like handbags. And it’s a bit more environmentally friendly. By having a bag and box in one, we save a little on packaging.

Vicci Li, 12, China What kind of imagination helped you start Lollipop Bakery?

A creative one maybe? I was pretty bored at work in London and I’m quite creative. It was probably a product of sitting, being bored, thinking about what else I could do. And this idea slowly mulled itself over and became Lollipop Bakery.

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Mina Shin, 13

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A Tangled Social Web Debating the safety of online networking

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one are the days of pen pals and leaving messages on answering machines. Now, in addition to texting, there’s e-mail, Facebook messaging, Twitter updates and Chinese Facebook clones like Renren and Kaixin. Through these online social platforms, students can converse with their fellow peers and even their teachers. But what is the weight of these social media platforms? And what are some drawbacks to socializing online? beijingkids chatted with students from the Beijing World Youth Academy to weigh the pros and cons of socializing through websites. Carlly Chun

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From left: Akane Fujimoto, Japan, 16, lived in Beijing for seven years Andre Chan, UK, 15, lived in Beijing for four years Jessie Kim, South Korea, 17, lived in Beijing for seven years Johnson Loh, China, 16, lived in Beijing for 16 years

Learning Debate Club

“Don’t sign up just because you think it’s safe; you need to be careful” Which social media sites do you use and why?

Jessie: I use Facebook. Actually, I use it when I go back to South Korea.

Akane: I use Facebook in Japan, so that I can meet up with my old friends.

Andre: Yeah, I think that it’s a very good way to get in touch with your old friends. Recently, I’ve actually found one of my friends that I lost contact with.

Johnson: I use Renren everyday. It’s pretty much the same thing as Facebook. You see other people’s friends and interesting things like how different groups of friends are connected in some way.

What do you think makes these sites so popular?

Andre: You can find out a lot more about other people.

Johnson: You can find out gossip and news – even school news.

Jessie: You can share a lot of things, like pictures and videos.

Are there unspoken social rules that teens should follow online?

Jessie: Some people change their faces with Photoshop for profile pictures, and I think it’s something you shouldn’t do.

Johnson: You can comment on other people’s photos and pages but nothing offensive.

Would you friend your family members or teachers on sites like Facebook?

Johnson: Absolutely not.

At what age do you think using social media is appropriate?

Johnson: I don’t think that there should be any age limitations. As long as you can read and write, it’s fine.

Akane: I think middle school. There are adverts that you need to be careful of.

Johnson: How would you recognize them though? What if you’re not old enough to know what they are.

Andre: I think that you should be at least a teenager if you want to go on social networking sites.

Should parents monitor their children’s use on these social media sites?

Johnson: It depends on how good or bad their kid is.

Do your parents ever monitor your online activty?

Johnson: No. Jessie: No. Andre: No. Akane: No.

Are there any safety tips teens should follow when using these sites?

Johnson: Be careful with Trojan viruses and hackers.

Jessie: Try not to add personal details.

Andre: Maybe a sibling.

Johnson: Like your phone number or address.

What about teachers?

Akane: You have to know the site that you’re using, don’t sign up just because you think it’s safe; you need to be careful.

Andre: Maybe some cool teachers, like Flemming.

Jessie: Some of the younger teachers.

Johnson: No. Some of the older teachers are okay though.

Akane: A teacher that I can trust.

How do you balance schoolwork with being social online?

Johnson: I don’t really balance it. I lose track of time.

Andre: I can be on Facebook and see something interesting my friends posted, click on it and get distracted by something else.

Do you find teens socializing more online than in person?

Akane: Both.

Andre: You can’t show too much of your own information online.

Do you ever add friends or others that you may not know?

Andre: I have added a couple of people that I don’t know that well.

Jessie: I reject them immediately if I don’t recognize them.

Do you think the site or the user carries the responsibility to be safe online?

Johnson: It’s absolutely [up to] the individuals.

Andre: It’s also the sites responsibility to its users though.

Akane: I think it’s both.

Johnson: You make the decisions online. No one forces you to do anything.

Johnson: Probably more online. Now that more people use sites like Facebook or Renren, more time is spent on them.

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Parenting Beijing Baba

When Kids Cry The art of manipulation through tears

by Christopher Lay

I could clearly read Reina’s hypothesis: public crying + adults = reward

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his past summer, while traveling between the sourdough-filled air of San Francisco, California and the coffee-fueled weirdness of Portland, Oregon, Reina came to the realization that she could control (or more like manipulate) the adults around her.

It all began when Reina and I arrived in San Francisco back in June. We struck out for the city library (which has a fantastic children’s section) to meet a friend. The only hitch was that the library would not open for another 30 minutes. Feeling a bit peckish, we wandered over to a quaint local joint (Burger King) for some authentic San Fran eats.

Reina promptly declared she would like to order chicken tenders, but they were not available for breakfast. Jet-lagged, tired, and missing Mama (who would join after four weeks), Reina immediately began to cry. Counter lady came unglued and, in a panic, grabbed a kid’s meal

toy from under the counter and thrust it into Reina’s hands, beseeching her not to cry. To no surprise, the crying stopped, and though it escaped counter lady’s detection, I could see the wheels in Reina’s brain churning away with this new insight into the adult psyche. In the thought bubble above her head, I could clearly read Reina’s hypothesis: public crying + adults = reward.

Like any good scientist, Reina realized that her formula was crude and would require further testing and analysis. A two-month-long trip in California and Oregon would provide the perfect backdrop to iron out the kinks in her logic. Cue the waterworks!

Naturally, for that first month without Mama, Baba was her primary test case. My well-adjusted, model child would choose some random thing in a store (typically pink) and express a need to have it. Whenever her request was denied, she cried. Oddly enough, she did not find success in this method, despite numerous attempts to achieve the desired outcome. Despite her efforts, her net gain was zero, so she adjusted her formula: public crying + adults - Baba = reward.

After Savvy arrived, Reina tested her new theory on Mama with mixed results. At times, Savvy (under the influence of jet-lag) would cave in and buy something. A prime example was when Reina (under the influence of a TV commercial) saw a Pillow Pet and had to have it.

She pulled the pouty face, praised its worthy attributes as both a pillow and a pet, and, when all else failed, she began to cry. So Savvy bought it for her, but only after Reina promised not to cry anymore. However, most of the time Savvy held her ground, especially if I was nearby for added support. This led Reina to tweak her hypothesis again: public crying + adults - (Baba and sometimes Mama) = reward.

Finally, while shopping for clothes with her cousins, Reina fancied a bracelet and asked me if I would purchase it for her. When the answer was no, she began to cry and explain (eloquently between sobs) how she needed the jewelry and would never ask for anything else again. As usual, I held my ground, but just as we were leaving the store and before I could intervene, Reina’s cousin bought it for her - thus reinforcing Reina’s hypothesis.

Despite this setback, I’m hopeful that Reina will stop crying in order to manipulate people. No doubt she will stop doing this in a reasonable amount of time – hopefully in the next 10 to 15 years.

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Christopher Lay comes from the small town of Ashland, Oregon, US. He is the father of 4-year-old Reina and husband to Savvy Him. He is a freelance photographer and writer in Beijing. Visit his photo blog at www.alivenotdead.com/chrislay.

Parenting Married Today, Married Tomorrow

Your Cheating Heart Ways to make (or break) your marriage

by Dinah Chong Watkins

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t usually happens when I’m traveling alone – on the plane, in the hotel elevator, waiting on my eggs at the breakfast buffet. It’s flattering, but inside, I feel like clocking them on the back of the head. They smile, strike up quick conversations, ever ready to laugh at my mediocre comebacks. I can tell they’re married; the ring, the pressed shirt, the look in their eyes – reckless, and on a timetable.

The recent scandals with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dominique StraussKahn and Anthony Weiner gave the world a triple-play of bad husband behavior. Marriages thrown in jeopardy: years of shared experiences, challenges and achievements, children, friends and family all sacrificed for “a night of bunga bunga,” as the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi called it.

Christopher Ryan, author of Sex at Dawn – How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships, argues that monogamy is not instinctive to human nature. Though this premise is hardly groundbreaking, it’s frequently heard lament from men wriggling out of a committed relationship. But what about the wives who keep the home fires burning while their husband is out on yet another business trip? When does a warm welcome home warrant a clandestine search of his suit pockets, text messages, e-mail and credit card charges?

Varied studies show that the range of unfaithful husbands is anywhere from 22-50 percent. Ironically, over 70 percent of wives were unaware of the affair and less than 10 percent of husbands will admit to infidelity without being asked. A further 50 percent of husbands will deny an affair, even when faced with incriminating evidence.

While the majority of brides and grooms begin their marriages fully intent on being faithful and monogamous, a lifetime of unresolved conflicts, reluctant compromises, mixed messages, misunderstandings and just plain selfishness will one day crystallize so jarringly, you suddenly nick your leg with the razor in the shower. Staring back at your reflection, a voice inside makes its way from your gut up to your throat shouting, “Did I marry the wrong person?”

If dating is a sprint, marriage is an ultra-triathlon with both partners bound together with just enough rope to help (or hang) themselves. Along the murky trail you get pelted with debt, jealousy, rewards, expectations, judgments, family obligations, doubt, disappointments, happiness, and finally wonder to yourselves: “Where the heck is that finish line?”

The number one reason unfaithful husbands gave for their infidelity was emotional dissatisfaction in their marriage, being taken for granted and underappreciated by their wives. The issue of respect surfaced again and again. Secretaries, assistants, and subordinates acquiesce to his orders, laugh at his jokes, fend off salesmen, and arrange his every working hour. It’s no wonder that 40 percent of affairs happen between co-workers. And with long working hours and extensive travel, husbands may only spend a quarter of their time with their wives. Combined with the added burden of running a household and raising children on her own, the relationship can easily become a breeding ground for resentment.

Staring back at your reflection, a voice inside makes its way from your gut up to your throat shouting, “Did I marry the wrong person?”

So how to affair-proof your marriage? Respect him. Love her. Be each other’s counselors and cheerleaders. Be fully committed to the relationship and protect it from intruders. Be intimate, and transparent without fear of judgment. Be thankful. And if that doesn’t work, buy a pair of military grade handcuffs and toss away the key.

Dinah escaped the cold, snowy winters of Toronto for the cold, smoggy winters of Beijing.

A wife, mother and writer (not always in that order), she has lived abroad for the past two decades. Married for a similar period to the same man (easier or harder?), she has learned that while love may be blind, sometimes it helps to be deaf (his snoring) and mute (football again?) as well. Read more from Dinah at http://aletterfromabroad. wordpress.com

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We’re In It Together On life, love and living in Beijing interviews by Jennifer Bushman, Sarah Bajc, Jerry Chan and Kara Chin; photos by Judy Zhou

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A brandn端 Start

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Terry Boyd-Zhang, 39, born in Ontario, Canada Nathan “Xiangzi” Zhang, 39, born in Liaoning Province, China Saira Zhang, 5, born in Toronto, Canada Caleb Zhang, 8, born in Edmonton, Canada Terry: I'm from southwestern Ontario. You can say "Toronto" if you want, but I'm not really from there. I came to China in 1993 with my university. I studied Western history and we came to take a look at Eastern history. I really liked it here so [after] graduating, I applied through the Chinese Embassy in Canada and got a teaching position in China. Back then the Chinese embassy would send teachers to backwater China, so I ended up in the northeast. The way we met is a very simple story: He owned a restaurant and I like to eat. He told me, “You have to pay the bill or marry me” so he became my “souvenir.” This was in Jinzhou in 1995.

This year, her Chinese has [really improved]. They can both speak English but it’s lagging a bit … now, they speak to each other in Chinese. They are both at a local school and like studying, but people say that by Grade 3 or 4 [in China] there gets to be more and more homework. So far it’s okay. International school is not an option anyway – we just can’t afford it.

I think it’s always been our idea to go back to Canada, but recently we’ve been thinking it’s pretty good here and we don’t have much back in Canada. It’s still pretty difficult to stay here but the residency policies are loosening up. It would be nice to be able to go back and forth.

Nathan: She was the only suitable person I could marry!

Terry: After we got married, we moved to Shanghai. We lived there for three years and then the Chinese embassy bombing [in Serbia] happened [in 1999]. Things were a bit nervous, and we had already decided to go back to Canada anyway. The kids were both born there. I had been in China for four years [without leaving] and wanted to go back to Canada. So we did and it was fine, but Nathan didn’t like his job in Canada very much.

Nathan: The reason we came back to China was because we still wanted to find what we really want to do. Now I head an organization called brandnü, which is mainly focused on building bridges between grassroots Chinese NGOs, urban and rural design talents, artists, and Chinese celebrities – pretty much building bridges for rural women and migrant women. I’ve been working with migrant women in the suburbs of Beijing for a few months already to build a sewing cooperative.

My project is called Upcycle Fashion. People and clothing manufacturers donate clothes and material and the migrant worker women use the fabric to design “new” clothes. I have connected with the CSR (corporate social responsibility) divisions of some big companies, and we’re at the beginning stages, in a testing period.

We did a shawl made from secondhand clothes, which has been a really big success. We made about 40 pieces and sold pretty much all of them. We cut up the second-hand clothes and [surplus fabric] and work with designers to make the pieces; it’s like a quilt. This is my main project now. I also work with different social enterprises and other local charities in China and sell their handicrafts in my shop in Wudaoying Hutong, near the Lama Temple.

“Recently we’ve been thinking it’s pretty good here and we don’t have much back in Canada”

Nathan: I did the 9-to-5 corporate job in Canada for six and a half years. I received a six-year anniversary pin from my company and I took a look at it and thought to myself, “No. I want to leave.” It was a great job with good benefits and pay, but it was not fulfilling.

The word ‘fulfilling’ didn’t even exist in my mind.

Terry: I applied for a scholarship [at a university in Beijing] that I didn’t think I would get, but that’s what brought us back here.

I’m now studying a modern Chinese author who used to live here in Beijing. For me, if I hadn’t taken this opportunity, it would have been like closing a door. You get to the point where you say to yourself, “This is it,” and you have to keep taking opportunities – or you’re done.

When we came back to China [three years ago] the kids could not speak Chinese at all. It was really hard at first. Caleb wanted to talk a lot, so within six months he was fluent. Saira was already able to speak English, but her Chinese language learning was a little slower because her classmates were hardly speaking at all.

Terry: I support Nathan from the wings. Now he’s got employees, which is very exciting. Before he had to do the shop, the organization, and make the contacts himself – and I’ve been the financial backer.

I told him a couple of months ago, “Now we’re even – I’ve paid my dues!”

Nathan: [Laughs] So, I owe her now. I cook for her every day!

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Meet Me in Peking The Chow Family

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Anthony Chow, 36, born in Sydney, Australia Julia Wang, 29, born in Beijing, China Yilan Chow, 3, born in Beijing, China Daniel Chow, 10 months old, born in Beijing, China Anthony: My parents came from Hong Kong. My dad went to Australia from Hong Kong when he was 16, and my mum arrived there when she was around 24. Australia is where I was born and raised.

Julia: I am from Beijing. I used to live with my parents in Haidian District and I went to primary school, middle school and university in Beijing. So I guess you can call me a real authentic Beijinger.

Anthony: The first time I came to China was at the end of 2005.

I was passing through on holiday and I was lucky enough to meet Julia on that trip. I was here for only a couple of weeks and we managed to meet up; it was very random. Then it was all downhill from there. [Laughs] Julia: I was teaching English in an English training school. That was how we got to know each other. One of the foreign teachers in that school is a friend of Anthony’s. He invited both of us to dinner once, and that’s how we met the first time.

Then nothing happened after that until the next year when he emailed me. We exchanged a few emails, [including one] on Valentine’s Day when we found out that we were both still available.

Julia: After we met and decided to be together, we rented an apartment here. We got married in September 2007 in Beihai Park.

It was a really unique, romantic wedding.

Anthony: I spoke a little bit of Mandarin through some short courses in Australia and then when I came here, I started taking lessons. But I found that very difficult, because working as an architect involves really long hours. I work weekends and now I have two kids. Then at the end of the day, you have to go to Chinese class and it’s pretty difficult.

Julia: I speak English well, but Anthony’s Chinese is really bad.

Anthony: One of the biggest challenges to adjusting to life in Beijing when I first moved here was communicating with people for basic things, like organizing my bank account. I would have to rely on Julia to help me.

“One of the biggest challenges to adjusting to life in Beijing … was communicating with people for basic things, like organizing my bank account”

Anthony: We decided to go on a holiday together so I came back to China and we went to Sichuan. During that same trip, I [made inquiries] about work and managed to find a company that was interested. I sent in my CV, had an interview in Australia and the Beijing office said, ‘Yeah, we need someone. Can you come work in two weeks?’ It was a big move for me, because I had spent two years in London, and my family and friends were expecting me to go back to Australia and settle down.

Julia: Before we went on holiday together we talked on the phone.

We were just friends and found each other interesting. After he came to Beijing and we took a trip together, we realized we were really interested in each other and wanted to spend more time to get to know each other better. That’s when we decided to start dating.

Anthony: Aw, this has brought up lots of memories.

Julia: Yeah. Still.

Anthony: I had lots of laowai moments.

Julia: We will probably move back to Australia next year. We want our kids to go to school there.

Anthony: In some ways I am looking forward to going back. I miss my family, friends and the beach. When you grow up in Australia, the beach is very much a part of your life and you can go there after work and relax. It’s just different than Beijing. But I will miss Beijing too. I have lived here for five years and have developed a career path and have a life here now.

Julia: I don’t have friends there and that’s the biggest challenge.

I will miss the city life of Beijing as well. Beijing is so busy and crowded and lively and when you go to Sydney, it’s quiet and peaceful.

If it weren’t for the kids we’d love to stay in Beijing, but in Australia there’s a better natural and social environment and less pressure in terms of the competition in the schools. But for just the two of us, in terms of living and working, I think it’s better here in Beijing.

My parents are here and they will not come with us to Australia.

For Yilan and Daniel, visiting their grandparents will give them a reason to come back to Beijing.

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Bridging the Gap The Baly Family

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Jean Roger Sery Baly, 40, born in Côte d’Ivoire Odette Lia Siam Sery Baly, 36, born in Côte d’Ivoire Grace Ourielle Marie Sery Baly, 6, born in Côte d’Ivoire Christ Bénélick Jean Roger Sery Baly, 3, born in Côte d’Ivoire Jean: We were all born and raised in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, which in English is often referred to as Ivory Coast. It is situated in Western Africa; to the north are Mali and Burkina Faso, to the east Ghana, and to the west are Guinea-Conakry and Liberia.

Odette: Jean and I are both career diplomats, and were assigned as members of the staff of the diplomatic mission to the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire here in Beijing to represent our country beginning December 2006. Jean is the Head of Protocol for the Embassy. He is responsible for ensuring that the ceremonial side of diplomacy, including matters of diplomatic courtesy and precedence, are handled smoothly. He also participates in a variety of other diplomatic roles here in China. I am the Associate to the Director of Tourism at the Embassy, where I help to promote tourism between China and Côte d’Ivoire.

Odette: We really appreciate the quality of life we have here in Beijing. This is a beautiful city. The children have flourished here. Since we have lived here, the city has become very clean and the standard of living has improved dramatically, but in a few more years, Beijing will be just like other cities in developed countries.

Unfortunately that also means that the cost of living is increasing quickly, but for now the basic commodities are affordable and available in the markets.

Jean: When we first arrived over five years ago, it was uncommon to see foreigners except in the diplomatic areas of Beijing, but now you can even see foreigners in the countryside.

When I was on a mission in an undeveloped province of China, the local Chinese were very surprised and curious to see me. Soon, a small crowd approached me to learn more about my origin and especially the color of my skin. Initially, I felt a little embarrassed, but I understood that this was the first time they were seeing a black person in real life. Some even asked if they could touch my hair and skin because to them it was a mystery. So I acceded to their requests because for me it was just another way to help people in this province understand and be comfortable with black people. My good humor and willingness to be poked and prodded made me a star among the members of the mission delegation.

“So I acceded to their requests because for me it was just another way to help people in this province understand and be comfortable with black people”

Ourielle: I go to the French International School of Beijing. I’m in first grade this year. My baby brother Christ is really excited to go to school this year too. He’ll be in kindergarten. My mom is going to have another baby soon, but the baby won’t go to school because it will be too little.

Jean: Our whole family is quite athletic. I enjoy karate, swimming, football, handball, and most anything athletic. Ourielle has begun to learn Judo, and also enjoys swimming and dance. In her school, she is part of the dance group and choir class. She has a natural predisposition for sports and activities. Christ is still a bit young for sports, but when he is a bit older, he will probably also participate in swimming, karate, tennis and football. At home, he is already showing signs of wanting to pursue these types of sports.

Ourielle: I want to be a pharmacist when I grow up, so I can help people who are sick.

Jean: With lots of hard work, we have no doubt Ourielle can achieve her dream. She’s very persistent. Christ is still too young to have an idea of what he would like to be, but we hope that he will also pursue serious academics and attend a major international university, just like his big sister.

Odette: It is very difficult to compare life in China to life back home in Côte d’Ivoire. China is a great country and the level of development is already comparable to that of developed countries. Although Côte d’Ivoire has one of the highest per capita income levels in Africa, it is still an underdeveloped country with many needed improvements. The largest differences are noticeable in cultural traditions and eating habits. In addition to its native African culture, there are many French influences in our country.

One thing that was a little surprising at first, but now is just commonplace, is that most Chinese have never met black people before and so when given the opportunity, they are very curious to know more about our habits and lifestyle. They often wonder what life in Côte d’Ivoire is like because for them such information is very limited in China. For sure, our life is never boring here!

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East Meets West The Hoskin Family

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Joe Hoskin, 41, born in Nevada, US Katie Hoskin, 41, born in California, US Sydney Hoskin, 14, born in California, US Jade Hoskin, 13, born in Tianjin, China Kaia Hoskin, 10, born in Wuhan, China James Hoskin, 10, born in Arizona, US Kendyl Hoskin, 8, born in Guangzhou, China Joe: We’ve been in China for five years. We came from Detroit with Microsoft. And then we had the opportunity to move to Shanghai with Microsoft in 2006 and we were there for three and a half years. And then we had a great opportunity to move to Beijing with National Basketball Association of China. I do Human Resources, in fact, for all these companies. I’ve done HR for fifteen years. So that’s how we got here.

Katie: I started learning Mandarin in 1985 in high school in Colorado. In 1991, we met at a language training center in Utah. We were Christian missionaries. We got assigned to an area [and I had to learn Cantonese]. Joe had already completed volunteer work in Hong Kong and was teaching Cantonese at this language center. Four years later, we met [again] in college – [coincidentally] at the same college, Brigham Young University. We hung out for a year and a half as best friends. And then we finally figured out we ought to get married. So it was four years from when we met to the time we got together.

When we found each other, we both spoke Mandarin and Cantonese and we loved China from the beginning. So it’s been a wonderful foundation for our marriage to love Chinese culture and Chinese people.

I could not have children and I knew that at age 16. Prior to getting married I told Joe, “I can’t have children” and he was fabulous from the beginning. For us, since China and the US are our natural cultures, we felt that those are the two cultures that we could adopt and really give them their language and their culture.

Joe: All of the kids have progressed to the point where they enjoy living in China.

Katie: Our dog Roxie is adopted also. We had been resisting getting a dog. We love dogs, but it’s different when you’re in charge of the house and the cleaning. The kids had been begging us for a dog for years, so we adopted Flick – our bird. But when it came to Roxie, I couldn’t resist her. So our big joke is we do all things abandoned in this home.

Joe: Sometimes we tell people that we have a little bit of a United Nations family. It represents two of the most powerful nations in the world. It is a blend of a lot of cultures together, but it’s what we love.

Katie: Sometimes they don’t get the bigger picture of what we’ve been trying to do, but they’re so obedient that they just do it. We’ve explained to them, “This is your mother country. This is your heritage.

You do not want to grow up and not speak Chinese.” But the more that we’re here, the more they get it. But it’s not all roses.

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“China is trying to create a harmonious society. We’re trying to create a harmonious family!”

Katie: All five of them attend Yew Chung International School. Out of all the international schools, it has the strongest Chinese foundation program, which is why we I chose it. Joe and I are all about our children learning Chinese. We’ve raised them bilingually from the time that we’ve adopted them. We speak English and Chinese in the home, so we wanted school to reflect that as well.

Sydney came home one day with a form to fill out from school and asked, “I’m part Chinese, right? I must be part Chinese.

Our family is part Chinese.” So we’ve had to teach our kid what nationality means, what ethnicity means, versus what passport holder you are.

Joe: China is trying to create a harmonious society. We’re trying to create a harmonious family!

Katie: I tell my kids, “You have white parents that are way passionate about China. So whether you have white parents or Chinese parents, the result is the same - you would be learning Chinese!”

They’ve openly embraced Chinese, but the older they get, it’s going to be interesting to see whether they still want to embrace that.

Joe: Because we’re in transition: we have two potential opportunities [for the future]. Helping companies grow in a Chinese environment is a very needed skill set right now. So we could be here for the next five to ten years. Or we could be heading back to the US. Katie: For me, I want to stay, live and die here. But I do recognize that we need to do what’s right for the family. And I will always follow Joe. It’s a close second, but Joe is more important to me than China.

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A Diversity of Interests

The Dietz-Henderson Family

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Marc Henderson, 48, born in Chicago, Illinois, US Susan Dietz-Henderson, born in Papua New Guinea Louise Dietz-Henderson, 15, born in Australia Hane Dietz-Henderson, 13, born in Australia Marc: Beijing is our second city in China. We had been based in Shanghai for a few years prior. Altogether we have been in China for over four years. Before this, we were in Los Angeles, California, and before that in Australia. Although I’m technically retired (after 20 years in the US Navy), I now run a business importing high-end beef from Australia for the expatriate community. During my career in the military, I have traveled quite a bit. I actually feel more at home being overseas than being in my own country. That does not mean I don't love my country; I truly do. I just have learned to appreciate what experiences the rest of the world has to offer.

China has welcomed us with open arms and I plan on making the most of our time here.

and enjoy hobbies like playing soccer (on the school team), Pilates, studying Chinese, creative writing and reading. I don’t really have a future plan for life, school or my career yet. For now, I just want to get through high school with good grades and go to a good university. In contrast to life in Canberra, Australia, where we used to live, Beijing is much more fun and exciting. I especially enjoy going to the markets in Beijing, like Yashow and the Zoo Market.

And it’s easy to buy DVDs here for just RMB 15 each. Prices in Australia compared to other countries are much more expensive.

One day, my friend and I were walking out of Yashow, and we were passing by a bunch of DVD sellers.

They were selling pirated DVDs that were mostly new releases and no doubt bad copies. A DVD seller jumped up behind us, accidentally pushing my friend, and shoved his pirated DVDs in our face telling us, “Buy one! Buy one DVD!” It was so unexpected that my friend yelped.

Even when we said no, the seller kept walking behind us saying “Yes, yes, buy one.” I guess it just goes to show the determination of a pirated DVD salesman.

“There isn’t much that you can’t find here. It’s a matter of keeping your eyes and your mind open”

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Susan: We came to Beijing in 2009. I’m the chief representative for my company, one of the largest and oldest US-based fund management firms in the world. I’ve lived in China on and off since 1978 and the changes I’ve seen over the last 30 years have been phenomenal. Each time I come back it seems like a whole new place. I like seeing how Chinese and Western ideas get tangled together in new and interesting ways over time.

There’s never a dull moment. Even my downtime is pretty full! I love to read and play board games to outdo Marc, who is terribly competitive! Summer is also a great time for eating out at one of the huge range of restaurants here or hosting BBQs in our backyard. I also enjoy contributing to the Australian Chamber of Commerce, where I'm a member of the Board. Currently, I’m in training for my second half-marathon and am looking forward to reviving my old skills in flamenco dancing when my brother visits in November. He’s a flamenco teacher and will hold classes while he’s here. There isn’t much that you can’t find here. It’s a matter of keeping your eyes and your mind open.

Louise: It is pretty cool that my family moved to Beijing for my Mom's job. I go to school at the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB)

Hane: I also go to WAB and my favorite classes are music, art, drama, English, humanities, and physical education class. My hobbies are track and field, soccer, badminton, Pilates, cooking, shopping, listening to music, and playing piano. In the future, I want to be a record producer, because I love music and it would be a lot of fun managing an artist and meeting important people.

Or I would like to be a chef and own a lot of restaurants. If I could choose where we could move to next, I would move back to Australia or Los Angeles. I want to go to college somewhere in California. It’s been fun living in Beijing, though. There are markets where we can shop for great bargains. There are also a lot of historic places to visit. It is crowded but fun.

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Just the Two of Us The Kleine-Ahlbrandt Family

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Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt, 41, born in Geneva, Switzerland Adrian Flynn, 9, born in Geneva, Switzerland Stephanie: We came to Beijing for my job. I’m the Northeast Asia Director and China Adviser for the International Crisis Group (www. crisisgroup.org) – an independent think tank focused on global conflict analysis, prevention and resolution. We started in 1995 as a response to the tragedies in Rwanda, Bosnia and Somalia. I opened the Beijing office in June 2008. My specific work in Beijing focuses on research and advocacy on Chinese policy towards troubled countries. I spend my workdays thinking about things like nuclear weapons in North Korea, firefights on the Burmese border, and maritime clashes in the South China Sea. Adrian: Even though Mom and I were both born in Geneva, we are American citizens. Except for two years in New York, I’ve always lived in other countries. My mom says she’s lived outside the US longer than she has lived in the US. And we have one other member of our family … our cat. He’s 9 like me. We found him on the street a few years ago here in Beijing.

without breakfast (after the tour guide said that the government provided children with breakfast at school), and she said that it was because children like to sleep late and don't get up in time for breakfast. Adrian agreed that we sometimes we have that same issue at our house.

We have also spent two weeks traveling around Myanmar, and most recently, we went to Jakarta – which ended in Bali [and included] a trip to what Adrian thinks is one of the best water parks in the world. It’s called Waterbom (though we also love the waterpark in Beijing’s Water Cube).

When we are not traveling, Adrian and I can usually be found in Beijing exploring all its corners by bicycle (often on our tandem) and by foot, haggling in the local markets, spending time in the parks, hiking on and around the Great Wall, discovering new restaurants, and indulging in the city's vibrant art, music and underground rock scenes (though Adrian doesn’t get to tag along for the latter!).

“Adrian was carrying around his Star Wars action figures and explained to the North Korean general all about General Grievous' power”

Stephanie: Before being asked by the UN to work in China in 1999, I had spent over six years working for the UN in countries such as Rwanda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nigeria, Liberia, Iran, and Albania. My current job allows me to combine my interest in China (and the relative safety and comfort of living in China) with my past experience working in some of the world's toughest conflict zones.

My work involves a significant amount of travel, and Adrian often travels with me. We spent his eighth birthday in North Korea.

While there, Adrian hit it off with a North Korean general at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Adrian was carrying around his Star Wars action figures and explained to the North Korean general all about General Grievous' powers. Throughout our time in North Korea, he asked many questions about the lives of children in North Korea. He asked, for example, why he saw kids working in the fields. Our guide replied that the kids go to the fields several times a year to help their parents. He said that outside activity is very good for kids, making them strong, exposing them to fresh air, and that it is much better for them than computer games. Of course, I fully agreed! Adrian also asked why kids go to school

Adrian: I go to school at the Western Academy of Beijing. I love to play baseball and am a huge fan of the New York Yankees. I also practice Taekwondo, and love to film and edit my own movies. I’ve been trying to get my mom to buy me Final Cut Pro for my tenth birthday in October - iMovie can’t do what I want to do. My mom says I’m a real entrepreneur, because I’m always looking for ways to make money. But really … I want to make movies when I grow up.

Stephanie: Each time I have a dinner party he does something like "selling" cookies or cupcakes for dessert, or putting on a magic show with an admission charge. He once performed an event called "Flips for Charity,” where he did flips from our window ledge onto the couch for money, which indeed went to charity. More recently, he likes to show guests some of the movies he has made.

Outside of work and spending time with Adrian, my interests are in art, foreign policy, social justice, social media, urban design, subculture, film, theater, haphazardly discovering new music, yoga, underwater photography, National Public Radio, Jon Stewart, and Eddie Izzard. And I love Ashtanga and Bikram yoga. Perhaps I’ll teach yoga in my next life.

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Family Dining African Pinotage Probably the only South African restaurant in town, this restaurant is located in the Lane Bridge Compound on the northeast Fifth Ring Road and offers distinctive dishes like Cape Malay bobotie (a type of casserole made from meat and rice) and South African wines. Lane Bridge Villa Compound, Laiguangying Donglu (Take the Airport expressway and exit at the fourth exit at Beigao. At the first traffic lights turn left, and carry onto the next traffic lights where you turn right into the complex. The restaurant is situated across the bridge in the Clubhouse), Chaoyang District. (6430 7010, 136 1120 7396, amber@pinotage.me) 朝阳区来广营东路9号

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 7ammidnight. 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) Auntie Anne’s PretzelsThe sole Beijing outpost of this bastion of malls across North America serves American-style pretzels in a variety of flavors (cinnamon sugar,almond) accompanies by dipping sauces, as well as other snacks like Pretzel Dogs and beverages including lemonade. Daily 10am-10pm.

1) M08, Xin Zhong Guan/The Gate City Mall, Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (info@ifgchina.com); 2) 1-1 Dongzhimen Street, Dongcheng District. (info@ifgchina. com); 3) B1/F, Sanlitun Village(next to Mega Box), Chaoyang District. (info@ifgchina. com) http://www.auntieannes.com/1) 海淀 区中关村大街19号的新中关大厦,地下一层夹层 m08; 2) 东城区东直门南大街1-1号; 3) 朝阳 区三里屯Village地下一层(近美嘉欢乐影城) Bar Uno Hot Dog Small stand serves cheap hot dogs (RMB 15) with a variety of toppings. Great for a snack as you stroll along Nanluoguxiang. Directly across from Mirch Masala, Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District. 东城区南锣鼓巷马沙拉之香印度餐 厅对面 Blue Frog Daily 10am-2am. S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4030, eva@bluefrog.com.cn) www.bluefrog.com. cn 蓝蛙, 朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯Village南区4号楼3层S4-30 The Bridge Cafe Daily 24hrs. Rm 8, Bldg 12, Huaqing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu (west of Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District.

(8286 7026) 桥咖啡, 海淀区成府路五道口华 清嘉园12号楼8号（五道口城铁站西边） 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

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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 10am-11pm, 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 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 (Non-Chinese) 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 Nola Sip on wine and eat Cajun dishes including boudin balls, po-boys and gumbo at this bar and eatery near Xuishui Jie. Mon-Fri 8am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-11pm. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Chaoyang District. (8563 6215, nolacafe@hotmail.com) 朝阳区秀水 南街11号 Peter’s Tex-Mex Grill 1) Daily 7.30am11.30pm. Hairun International Apartment, 2B Jiangtai Lu (southeast of Holiday Inn Lido), Chaoyang District. (5135 8187, 8627 3734); 2) Mon-Fri 9.30am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7.30am-11.30pm. 88A International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(8532 2449) 彼德西餐, 1) 朝阳区将台路乙 2号海润国际公寓公建2号（丽都假日酒店东 南边）; 2) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱 乐部88A San Francisco Eatz! 11am-4pm. 1/F, SOHO Shangdu West Bldg., Dong Daqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (136 0111 8803, JZQuan@hotmail.com) www.sfeatz.com 朝 阳区尚都西座1层 The Filling Station An American diner-

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style 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 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) The Kro’s Nest Mon-Thu 10am-midnight, Fri-Sun 10-1am. 35 Xiaoyun Lu (opposite Renaissance Beijing Chaoyang Hotel, next to Kou Fu Ju restaurant), Chaoyang District.

(8391 3131) 乌巢, 朝阳区霄云路35号(国航大 厦万丽酒店对面, 口福居旁) Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q Little cowboys and cowgirls can chow down on hearty portions of carnivore fare, all served in a restaurant packed with authentic high-plains kitsch flown in from the Lonestar State. Daily 9ammidnight. 14 Dongdaqiao Lu (on the corner of Guanghua Lu), Chaoyang District. (6591 9161) www.timsbarbq.com Tim’s 熏烤房, 朝阳区东大桥路14号贵友大厦正北200米

Bakeries, Delis & Desserts Awfully Chocolate Scrumptious chocolate cakes are to die for – rich in taste yet moist and light. Three flavors: original (RMB 138-276), banana (RMB 168-336) and rum and cherry (RMB 178-356). 1) Daily 10am-10pm. Rm 05A�Bldg 1, Raffles City, Dongcheng District. (8409 8452, beijing@awfullychocolate.com.cn); 2) Daily 9am-9.30pm. Bldg 2, Carrefour Shopping Center, Zhongguancun Plaza, Haidian District. (5172 2511, beijing@awfullychocolate. com.cn); 3) Daily 10am-9pm. Rm 108, Bldg 2, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 5826, beijing@awfullychocolate.com.cn) www. awfullychocolate.com.cn 1) 东城区东直门来 福士广场B1-05a (Raffles City); 2) 海淀区中关 村家乐福购物中心B2楼(肯德基旁); 3) 朝阳区 建国路93号万达广场2号楼108 Baskin Robbins Offering a different flavor for each day of the month, this branch’s ice cream attracts both kids and adults with its rich flavors, scrumptious cakes and other delectable ice cream desserts. Fri-Sun 9.30am-10.30pm; Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm.

15 Debaoxin Yuan, Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. (6834 3263) 美国31种口味 冰淇淋, 西城区西直门外大街德宝新园15号 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 SixPack, containing sixvarieties of chocolate cupcakes. Check their website for details and rotating flavors. Daily 10am-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 Cold Stone Creamery Imported from America, this ice cream haven customizes its concoctions with fruits, nuts and chocolates, all mixed on a marble slab. Many locations in major malls, including Solana, The Village, Joy City, China World Shopping Mall, Zhongguancun Shopping Center and

Europlaza. Daily 10am-10pm. 1) B1/F, China World Tower 1, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 8588); 2) Shop C1-2a, Solana Shopping Park, 1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6058); 3) Shop 1016, Bldg C, Yansha Outlets Tower, 9 Dongsihuan (East Fourth Ring at Gongda Qiao), Chaoyang District. (8738 3266); 4) Floor M, New Gate City Mall, 19 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (8248 6368, 8248 6358); 5) L108-109 Europlaza, Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District.

(8046 6323); 6) B1-25 Joy City, 131A Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (5971 6399) www.coldstonecreamery.com, http://www. coldstone-china.com/ 酷圣石冰淇淋, 1) 朝 阳区建国门外大街1号国贸1座B1层; 2) 朝阳 区朝阳公园西路1号Solana蓝色港湾C1-2a店铺; 3) 朝阳区东四环工大桥燕莎奥特莱斯二期C座 1016店铺; 4) 海淀区中关村大街19号新中关购 物中心M层; 5) 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆 广场L108-109; 6) 西城区西单北大街甲131大 悦城B1-25号店铺 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. 10am10pm. 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 7am8.30pm. 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 Debauve & Gallais This famous French brand dating back to 1800 sells premium artisinal chocolates that boast low sugar content, a “high percentages of the finest quality cocoa” and no dyes, preservatives or other additives at premium prices. Choose from such delights as the Tamatave Chocolat De Madagascar and smooth, velvety Ganaches with a range of flavors (coffee, raspberry, orange blossom honey, blackcurrant). Daily 10am-9.30pm. 1) EB103, B1/F, Bldg 1, China World Trade Center, Chaoyang District. (6505 4836); 2) L423, 4/F, Seasons Place, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. 黛堡嘉莱巧克力, 1) 朝阳区国贸商城1座地 下1层EB103; 2) 西城区金城坊街2号金融街购 物中心L423

Directories Helen Sun Bakery and Cake Shop In addition to its French pastries, cookies and pralines, the shop also bakes custom-made cakes in any flavor or shape imaginable (electric guitar perhaps?) and can top them with your kid’s favorite cartoon character and some amazing icing art. Daily 7am8pm. 806 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District.

(8046 1190) www.helensun.com.cn 阳光海 伦蛋糕店, 顺义区天竺开发区日祥广场806号 Morphy Online cake delivery service offers a variety of flavors (tiramisu, cheesecake, chocolate truffle, linzer tart, pistachio mousse etc.), imported coffee beans and hand-crafted chocolates. Delivery is guaranteed within three hours. Order by phone or online. (4006 272 727) http://www. mofei001.com/ 莫菲 New York, New York Doughnuts Malaysian chain of doughnut shops bakes doughnuts, cream puffs and other sweets daily. Choose from a variety of flavors, including “Candy,” “Cake”, “Yeast,” “Snow,” “Floating,” “Blueberry” and more. 1) B2, Xin Zhongguan Dasha, 19 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (8248 6428); 2) Pinnacle Avenue, Liyuan Street, Tianzhu Town, Chaoyang District. (8416 7411); 3) 4 Qu East Gate, Wangjing Xiyuan, Chaoyang District. (6470 5457) 纽约纽约Doughnuts, 1) 海 淀区中关村大街19号新中关大厦B2楼近金逸影 院; 2) 朝阳区天竺镇丽苑街荣和商业中心; 3) 朝阳区望京西园四区东门近望京街西口车站 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 9am-9pm. (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 The Lollipop Bakery UK Cupcake connoisseur bakes her sweet creations and delivers by the dozen. Choose from chocolate, vanilla and other flavors. Custom cakes upon request. Also available at Crepanini, Fisheye Café, and Secrets From Africa.

Reserve 24 hrs in advance. also available at Crepanini, Fisheye Café, and Secrets From Africa, Chaoyang District. (135 5277 2683, cupcakes@lollipopbakery.cn) www. lollipopbakery.cn 朝阳区可百尼尼，鱼眼咖 啡和亦有售

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

Greenfish Daily 6.30am -11pm. The RitzCarlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6601 6666 ext. 6255) 四季汇, 西城区金城坊东街 1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店 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 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) Vasco’s and Chynna FIZZtastic Brunch 5/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) www.pentabeijing.com 东城区王府井东 8号 希尔顿北京王府井洒店5层

Cafes & Sandwiches Alba Daily 8am-2am. 70 Gulou Dongdajie (east of Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (6407 3730) 东城区鼓楼东大街70号 Da Salzatore 8am-9pm. Baixinzhuang (opposite to the east gate of ISB), Shunyi District. (8046 4755) 顺义区白辛庄顺义国 际学校东门 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 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. SunThu 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) O’Briens An Irish sandwich bar offering classic thick bread toasted sandwiches, salads, soups, gourmet coffee, smoothies and fresh juices all in a relaxed, airy setting. Additional features include Carlsberg and Guinness on tap, wireless Internet and delivery options. 1) Daily 8am-9pm. Silk Market, 8 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5169 8870); 2) Daily 8am-9pm.

1/F Clubhouse, Building 1, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Compound, 19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8532 1681); 3) Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8.30pm. 6 Riverville

Square, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6450 8588) http://www.obriensonline.com/stores/ beijing/ 奥拜恩三明治吧, 1) 朝阳区秀水街建 国门外大街8号; 2) 朝阳区东方东路19号亮马 桥外交公寓1号楼会所1层; 3) 顺义区天竺温榆 广场06号商铺 Village Cafe Offers international cuisine and pan Asian classics with a fresh twist.

Well-designed interior and kids-friendly environment. Baby chairs and cutleries, and children’s menu’s on the offer. The Sticky Date Pudding dessert comes highly recommended. Daily 24hrs. 1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5210, villagecafe@theoppositehouse.com) www. theoppositehouse.com/ 朝阳区三里屯路11号 三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍1层 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 Ming Yuan The signatures dishes at this Dianping.com recommended Cantonese restaurant include crispy skin chicken and clear steamed fish in special broth, along with its authentic dim sum. 19 Dongdaqiao Lu (across from The Place), Chaoyang District. (8561 9040) 明园, 朝阳区朝阳区东大桥 路19号楼北(世贸天阶对面) Repulse Bay True to its name, Prosper Bay is a Hong Kong style Canto-eatery that does dim sum as well (11.30am-2pm, and 5.30-10pm). Their “double boiled” soups are a specialty as well. 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm.

B1 Level, Prosper Center, 5 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6562 8555) 浅水湾粤菜 餐厅, 朝阳区光华路5号院世纪财富中心B1层 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 7.30am10.30pm. 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 Tang Yuan This chain of restaurants serving Cantonese and other regional dishes is known for its crispy chicken, bao zai fan (rice casseroles) and decent dim sum.

11am-11pm. 209 Jixiangli, Chaoyang District. (6553 0198) 唐缘, 朝阳区唐缘朝阳区 吉祥里209号

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 District.

(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)

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Chinese Ba Guo Bu Yi Chengdu import serves authentic Sichuan cuisine. Classy, understated decor looks like a Chinese inn movie set. 1) Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-9.30pm. 68 Xizhimen Nanxiaojie, Xicheng District. (6615 2230); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. Xinzhi Dasha, 28 Fucheng Lu, Haidian District. (8819 0088); 3) Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-9.30pm.

2/F, Nanhang Hotel, 10 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6567 2188); 4) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 89-3 Di’anmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6400 8888) 巴国布衣, 1) 西城区西直门南小街68号; 2) 海淀区阜成路28号新知大厦; 3) 朝阳区东三 环中路10号南航酒店2层; 4) 东城区地安门东 大街89-3号 Baoyuan Jiaozi Wu Daily 11am-10pm.

North of 6 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District.

(6586 4967) 宝源饺子屋, 朝阳区麦子店街 6号楼北侧 Bellagio See and be seen at these Taiwanese hipster eateries, perfect for late night sweet treats (shaved ice with mango, anyone?), divine claypot tofu, and the splendidly numbing Chongqing lazi ji. The Gongti branch’s compelling people-watching offers a tasty respite from a long evening of dancing at the nightspots nearby. And any place that gives all its staff a compulsory basin haircut has to be worth a visit, right?

Voted “Outstanding Kung Pao Chicken” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-4am. 35 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8451 9988); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. Rm 6, 5/F, 1 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (8409 8075); 3) Daily 11am-4am. 6 Gongti Xilu, south of the Gongti 100 Bowling Alley, Chaoyang District. (6551 3533); 4) Daily 11am-10pm.

R-25 Zhongguancun Plaza, 15 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (5172 1340); 5) Daily 10am-10pm. 6F-19, 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (5971 6529); 6) Daily 10am-10pm. 1/F, Bldg 1, 16 Guangshun Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8476 4645); 7) Daily 11am-2am. Bldg 4, Area 2 Anhui Beili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6489 4300); 8) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5658) 鹿港小镇, 1) 朝阳区霄云路35号; 2) 东城区东直门南大街1号5层6号; 3) 朝阳区工 体西路6号(工体100南边); 4) 海淀区中关村大 街15号中关村广场商业步行街R-25号; 5) 西城 区西单北大街131号6F-19号; 6) 朝阳区广顺大 街16号院1号楼1层; 7) 朝阳区亚运村安慧北里 2区4号楼(炎黄艺术馆斜对面); 8) 朝阳区建国 路87号新光天地6层 Chao Dian Mon-Fri 10am-3am, Sat-Sun 9am-3am. S6-32, 3/F, Bldg 6, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6413 2998) 嘲点, 朝阳区三里屯路19号 三里屯Village南区3号楼S6-32单元 China Bar Sun-Thu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5pm2am. 65/F, Park Hyatt, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1838/40) 朝 阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店65层 China Grill Daily 6-10.30am, 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 66/F, Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 北京亮, 朝阳区建国门 外大街2号柏悦酒店66层 Crystal Jade Reaching from Singapore to Seoul, the Crystal Jade group offers high quality Cantonese food, good service, and opulent atmosphere. 1) Daily 11am10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1150/70); 2) Daily 11am-4pm, 5-10pm. Store BB82, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8515 0238) 翡翠皇宫酒家, 1) 朝阳区 建国路87号新光天地6层; 2) 东城区东长安街 1号东方广场地铁层BB82店铺 Da Dong Roast Duck Kids love getting their fingers dirty when crafting pancake after pancake of delicious duck at this

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Beijing favorite. Aside from the duck, they also have a large selection of homestyle standards.Won best “Beijing Duck” in 2008 tbj 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) Ding Ding Xiang You’d be nuts to bring a toddler to a hot pot joint, but Ding Ding Xiang’s individual hot pots make it easy even for picky eaters to satisfy their own tastes. And who doesn’t like playing with fire? Let the flames begin! Voted “Outstanding Hot Pot” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-10pm.

2/F, Yuanjia International Apartments, Dongzhimenwai, Dongzhong Jie (opposite East Gate Plaza), Dongcheng District. (6417 9289); 2) 1/F West Tower, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 3137/3079); 3) Daily 11.30am-11pm. 1/F, 14 Dongzhong Jie, Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng District.

(6417 2546); 4) Daily 11am-10pm. Bldg 7, Guoxing Jiayuan, Shouti Nanlu, Haidian District. (8835 7775/7779); 5) Daily 11am10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5997/7172) http:// www.dingdingxiang.com.cn/ 鼎鼎香, 1) 东 城区东直门外东中街东环广场对面元嘉国际公 寓2层; 2) 朝阳区东大桥路8号SOHO尚都西塔一 层; 3) 东城区东直门外东中街14号1层; 4) 海 淀区首体南路国兴家园7号楼1-2层; 5) 朝阳区 建国路87号新光天地6楼D6006号 Din Tai Fung The internationally renowned chain has a home in Beijing – 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 “Outstanding Chinese Restaurant of the Year” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 24 Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6462 4502); 2) Mon-Fri 11.30am9.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. 7/F, Dangdai Shangcheng, 40 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (6269 6726); 3) Daily 11.30am9.30pm. 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 Dolar Shop 11am-10pm. 1) Raffles City Shopping Mall, 1 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District.; 2) 3F-32(1) Guo Rui Cheng Shopping Center, 18 Xuanwu Dajie, Xuanwu District. (6717 2156, 6719 2156); 3) SF-01 U-Town, Sanfeng Beili, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5977 5778, 5977 5779); 4) Ste 2, 7/F Joy City, 131 Xidan Dajie, Xicheng District. (5971 6881) http://www.dolarshop.com/ 豆捞坊, 1) 东城区东直门南街1号来福士广场5F-03; 2) 宣武区崇外大街18号国瑞城购物中心3F-32(1); 3) 朝阳区北京市朝外三丰北里2号悠唐生活广 场5F-01; 4) 西城区西城区西单北大街131号 大悦城7楼02 Dongbeiren Daily 11am-10pm. A1 Xinzhong Jie, Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng District. (6415 2855) 东北人, 东城区东直门 外新中街甲1号 Donghuamen Night Market Every evening, a block of Donghuamen is occupied by an army of food carts manned by cheerful chefs serving myriad Chinese snacks. Good fun can be had by filling your child’s plate with some of the more exotic offerings (scorpions, deep-fried silk worms, sparrows on a stick) and telling them that unless they finish everything it’s no TV for the rest of the month! Donghuamen Dajie (west of Wangfujing’s Sun Dong An Plaza, by the Forbidden City), Dongcheng District. 东华门夜市, 东城区东华门大街(王府井新东

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安商场至故宫) East Ocean Seafood Restaurant Upon arrival, the staff plies younger patrons with small stuffed animals and, at the meal’s end, will take them on a tour of the voluminous, well-stocked fish tanks while mom and dad polish off some of Beijing’s best dim sum. Daily 11am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm.

39 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6508 3482) 东海海鲜酒家, 朝阳区麦子店街39号 Fu Ku Sichuan Restaurant 9.30am-10pm.

4A Binhe Hutong (50m west of the former residence of Song Qingling), Xicheng District. (6402 4093) 福库, 西城区西城区德内大 街滨河胡同甲4号 Grand Mansion Chinese Restaurant For a real lao Beijing experience, this threestory restaurant is an ideal place to go.

The decor is magnificent like an imperial palace, the staff dress in traditional Beijing clothes, and the opera stage on the second floor offers entertaining performances every night. The food consists mainly of Sichuan, Cantonese and Beijing cuisines.

The performances (6.45pm-8.15pm) include Sichuan Opera with its special face-changing and fire-spurting stunts, traditional Chinese dance and music, magic shows, and kung fu. Your kids will not be bored! Daily 11am2.30pm, 5pm-9pm. Wanliuxing Bldg, Wanliu Donglu, 28 Wanquanzhuang, Haidian District. (5872 0188) 大宅门中式餐饮会所, 海淀 区万泉庄28号万柳东路万柳新贵大厦 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 Horizon If your kids are like ours, their appetite for chashaobao (steamed bbq pork buns) is insatiable, so ordering them by the plate is a budget buster. This is why Horizon’s all-you-can-eat dim sum buffet, which is free for kids under 6 and halfprice for kids under 12, is a real deal. It even includes a big fruit bar and a toddler corner with plastic toys on weekends. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 1/F, ShangriLa’s Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 41) http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/ beijing/kerrycentre/dining/restaurant/thehorizon 海天阁, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心 饭店1层 Hua Jia Yi Yuan Kids dig the excitement of Guijie, and this restaurant with two locations on the street serves up dependably delicious Beijing and Sichuan fare in a swanky setting with comfortable private rooms. Popular favorites include the spareribs, kao mantou (roasted buns) and mala xie (spicy crayfish). The west branch offers a choice between a large rowdy tarp-topped dining room with nightly acrobatic performances, or intimate courtyard merriment. 1) Daily 24 hours. 235 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6405 1908); 2) Daily 10.30am-2.30am. 5 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8407 8281/88); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. 3 Dangxiao Lu, Jing’anli, Chaoyang District. (8451 8809); 4) Daily 10.30am-11pm. 5/F, West Tower, Shangdu Soho, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5900 3055); 5) Daily 10am-10pm. Shimao Tower, 92A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District.

(8580 9010) 花家怡园, 1) 东城区东直门内大 街235号; 2) 东城区东直门内大街5号; 3) 朝 阳区静安里党校路3号(家乐福对面); 4) 朝阳 区东大桥路8号Soho尚都西塔5层; 5) 朝阳区建 国路甲92号世贸大厦 Jin Ding Xuan Dim sum fun for all. Let your kids guess the contents of the fresh, steaming baskets that arrive at your table and reward correct guesses by letting them order the next round of treats. And if Junior’s still not sleeping through the night, don’t worry, the restaurant is open

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24 hours. Readers voted it “Best Dim Sum” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Restaurant Awards.

Daily 24hrs. 1) D122 B/1 Huamao Shopping Center, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (40067 66111); 2) 77 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng District. (6429 6888); 3) 16 Pufang Lu, across from Carrefour, Fengtai District. (6761 7161); 4) 1/F, Entrance B03, north corner of Jinyuan Shopping Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8887 1155); 5) Yiyuan No.15, Anhuibeili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6497 8978); 6) 15 Tuanjiehu Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8596 8881) 金鼎轩酒楼, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号华贸购物中 心B1楼D122号; 2) 东城区和平里西街77号; 3) 丰台区方庄蒲芳路16号 (家乐福对面); 4) 海 淀区远大路1号金源时代购物中心北侧1层B03入 口; 5) 朝阳区亚运村安慧北里逸园15号; 6) 朝阳区团结湖南路15号 Kaifeng Diyilou 10.30am-2.30pm, 510.30pm. 276 Dongsi Bei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 6563) http://www.kfdyl. com/about.asp开封第一楼, 东城区东四北 大街276号 La Paleta Sister venue of Bellagio, with the same accent on stylish eats. Beautiful stir-fried dishes and Cantonese barbecue complement dainty treats like dim sum, beverage concoctions and Cantonese desserts. The split-level CBD China Central Place branch features mirrored panels and competitively priced dishes. Highlights include the barbecued goose (RMB 48), char siu pork (RMB 39) and egg wrapped and fried in tofu. Don’t miss the desserts – as with Bellagio, the mango sorbet and shaved ice desserts are not to be missed. 1) Daily 11.30am-2am. L18 Huamao Shangye Jie, China Central Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1202); 2) Daily 10am-midnight. Bldg 4, Anhuili Erqu (by the Asian Games Village), Chaoyang District.

(6481 0887) 彩色盘港式茶餐厅, 1) 朝阳区建 国路87号华贸购物中心商业街L18; 2) 朝阳区 安慧里2区4号楼 Lu Lu This restaurant offers a warm and cozy atmosphere in addition to a wide range of Shanghainese food: from the most casual jiachang cai priced around RMB 20 to fancy dishes like abalone in oyster sauce priced at over RMB 200. Situated next door to the Military Museum, this nicely decorated restaurant is a good place to grab lunch after spending the day at the museums and galleries nearby. Limited highchairs available for babies. Menus in both Chinese and English. 1) Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 1A Ciyunsi, Chaoyang District. (6508 0101, 6508 0505); 2) Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 9 Fuxing Lu, Haidian District. (6858 3661); 3) Daily 10.30am-10pm. 5/F, New Zhongguan Building, 19 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (8248 6868) www.lulurest.cn 北京 鹭鹭酒家东方店, 1) 朝阳区慈云寺甲1号; 2) 海淀区复兴路9号; 3) 海淀区中关村大街19号 新中关大厦5层 Macau Street 1) B02, B/1F, U-Town Shopping Center, 2 Sanfeng Beili, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5977 5633); 2) 136, B/1F, The Place, 20 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1366) 澳门街茶餐 厅, 1) 朝阳区朝外大街三丰北里2号优唐生活 广场地下1层B02; 2) 朝阳区东大桥路20号世贸 天街地下1 层136号 Noodle Loft While this upscale joint serving homestyle Shanxi dishes is not expressly kid-friendly, the whole family will get a kick out of watching the noodle chefs in action.

Ask for a seat at the noodle “bar” to get really up close. Daily 10am-10pm. 2/F Fuma Dasha, 33 Guangshun Beidajie, Chaoyang District. (8472 4700) 面酷, 朝阳区广顺北大 街33号福码大厦2楼(近望京嘉茂) Richang Cha Canting Richang offers a quick Cantonese meal – the food is plentiful and the prices reasonable. These bright, noisy, colorful Hong Kong-style cafe/teahouses offer an eclectic range of comfort foods. The menu is practically endless, but the claypot rice casseroles – each is enough

to feed three to four people – are a good place to start. 1) Daily 11am-3am. Tianbao Nanjie, Shunyi District. (6780 4330); 2) Daily 10am-2am. 8 Huayuan Donglu, Haidian District. (8203 8155); 3) Daily 11am-3am.

72 Dongdan Beidajie (at the intersection of Waijiaobu Hutong), Dongcheng District.

(6525 1783); 4) Daily 11am-3am. 14 Di’anmen Xidajie, Dongcheng District. (6405 8205) 日昌茶餐厅, 1) 顺义区顺义亦庄天宝南 街; 2) 海淀区海淀区花园东路8号; 3) 东城区 东城区东单北大街72号(外交部街胡同口); 4) 东城区西城区地安门西大街14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.

(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 Taiwan Xiabu Xiabu Hotpot 1) B1/F Oriental Kenzo Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District.; 2) B1/F Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District.; 3) 5/F Guiyou Dasha, Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang District.; 4) 1/F Kuntai Dasha, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.; 5) Gongmei Dasha, Dongcheng District.; 6) P1 Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District.; 7) Xin Dong’an Plaza, Dongcheng District.; 8) 2/F Henderson Center, Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. http://www.xiabu.com/ xiabu2008/sc/台湾呷哺呷哺涮涮锅, 1) 东城 区东城区东直门外大街48号银座MALL B1楼; 2) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地B1楼; 3) 朝阳 区建国门贵友大厦五层; 4) 朝阳区北京朝外昆 泰商城一层; 5) 东城区北京王府井工美大厦食 街; 6) 东城区东方广场花花食界P一层; 7) 东 城区北京王府井大街新东安市场; 8) 朝阳区北 京恒基中心二层 The Roadhouse at Mutianyu Sat-Sun and holidays 11am-3pm, or by prior appointment. 12 Mutianyu Village, Huairou District.

(6162 6506) www.roadhouseatmutianyu. com 大路馆儿, 怀柔区慕田峪村12号 Wu Li Xiang This restaurant serving Cantonese dishes and other Chinese regional cuisines boasts sweeping city views and elegant decor but it’s Chef Kam’s delectable dim sum – masterpieces of texture and taste – that lingers longest in our memories.

Items include braised sliced pork in oyster sauce, poached mandarin fish, asparagus topped with white fungus and more. Other specialties include “Monk Jump Over the Wall,” Princess Fried Rice, Sweetened Rice Pearl with Mango and dishes with shark’s fin, abalone and lobster. A few Sichuan dishes are on the menu as well and Hong Kong style dim sum (featuring steamed red rice flour rolls stuffed with shrimps and chives and home-made Beijing-style deepfried bread sticks)is served at lunch and private rooms are available. Mon-Fri 11am2pm, 5-10pm,Sat-Sun 9am-4pm,5-10pm.

1/F, Traders Upper East Hotel, 2 Dongsihuan Beilu (southeast of Xiaoyun Qiao), Chaoyang District. (5907 8406) www.tradershotels. com 屋里香, 朝阳区东四环北路2号 (霄云桥东 南角)上东盛贸酒店 Xiangcao Xiangcao Yunnan Hotpot 10am-11pm. 1) 2/F Mingshang Building, 55 Suzhou Jie(near west gate of People’s University), Haidian District. (8262 1976, 8261 8299); 2) 2/F Xiashing Guoji Zhongxin (below Tumaris), 237 Chaoyang Beilu (south of and across the street from Chaoyang

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(6585 1976) 香草香草云南原生态火锅, 1) 海 淀区海淀区苏州街55号名商大厦2楼(近人民大 学西门); 2) 朝阳区朝阳区朝阳北路237号复星 国际中心2楼(朝阳医院东门斜对面) Xiaolumian Weekends and holidays 10am-6pm or by appointment. 130 Yingbeigou Cun, Huairou District. (6162 6506, info@xiaolumian.com) www.xiaolumian. com小庐面, 怀柔区营北沟村130号 Xiao Wang Fu Chinese homestyle is comfort food for your family, and this bustling place is great to initiate the younger members of your crew into the tradition of delicious Beijing duck. The Ritan Park venue, which is swankier, is probably better for a mom and pop only night out.

Voted “Outstanding Kung Pao Chicken” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 2/F of Crown Plaza Hotel, 48 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (5911 9985/6); 2) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Inside the North Gate of Ritan Park, Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8561 5985); 3) Daily 11am-10.30pm.

Bldg 2, Guanghua Lu Dongli, Chaoyang District. (6591 3255); 4) Daily 5.30pm-1am.

15 Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng District. (6617 5558) 小王府, 1) 东城区王府井大街48号国际 艺苑皇冠假日酒店二层; 2) 朝阳区日坛路日坛 公园北门内; 3) 朝阳区光华路东里2号楼; 4) 西城区前海北沿15号 Xi He Ya Ju Foreigners and Chinese alike flock to this upscale restaurant set in a traditional courtyard that borders Ritan Park.

Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. Northeast corner of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District. (8561 7643) 羲和雅居, 朝阳区日坛公园东北角 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.

(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 Be a Chinese Chef (BACC) BACC teaches expats in the vicinity of Chaoyang park how to make numerous Chinese traditional dishes, including all-time favorites such as kungpao chicken and peppered beef.

Room 102, Unit 4, Building 3, North Part of Chao Yang Park Xi Li, Chaoyang District.

(65384069, beachinesechef@hotmail.com) Beijing Foodies Meets on the first Sunday of each month. Locations subject to change every month, Chaoyang District. (bjfoodies@gmail.com) bjfoodies.blogspot. com Class by Stephanie A decent mid-range Western restaurant whose core audience is curious, outward-looking locals as much as the regular expat crowd. Try the spinach, bacon, and blue cheese salad (RMB 35) or the roast duck breast with port sauce and Tuscan beans (RMB 55). Daily 7.30am10pm. 1/F, Bldg D, Global Trade Center, 36 Beisanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5825 6778, classbystephanie@gmail.com) 朝阳区 北三环路36号环球贸易中心D座1层 The Hutong Set in an attractive courtyard, this is one of Beijing’s best informal cook-

ing 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） 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 The Bookworm Bright, airy and filled with books. Offers light sandwiches, salads and pastas as well as heartier fare.

Wine list features 40 options. 1) Mon-Sat 8am-8pm,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 Mosto Sun-Thu noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm; Fri-Sat noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5208 6030) www.mostobj.com 摸石头, 朝 阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 New Verandah This chic Shunyi eatery serves a fusion of Western fare, with an emphasis on Dutch fare (the owner hails from Holland), from classic pizzas and pastas to extravagant seafood and meat mains while dining on the banks of the Wenyu River.

Dishes include Zuurkool met Rozijntjes (sauerkraut with raisins stewed in white wine), bitterballen (a Dutch and Belgian fried appetizer) and Nasi Goreng. Choose from an extensive selection of wines and desserts.

Lunch set menus are RMB 68 or 85 per person. Best of all, it has a huge play area for kids to enjoy, and is a great place for birthday parties. Tue-Sun 10am-9.30pm. 8 Laiguangying East Road (50m west of WAB international school), Chaoyang District.

(8470 3821) http://newveranda.com/ 长廊 西餐厅, 朝阳区来广营东路8号（京西国际学 校往西50米）

Swiss Restaurant and Bar The sister restaurant of the adjacent Cafe Bellissimo, Swiss Bar has a Canadian head chef with over 40 years’ experience and offers a wide selection of Western food ranging from European, Australian and South American cuisines, as well as Muller beer from Switzerland. Daily 10am-2am. Stall 567, Bldg 15, Bar Street, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan XiluChaoyang District, Chaoyang District.

(5905 1780 ext 804) 瑞士吧西餐厅, 朝阳区 朝阳公园路6号SOLANA蓝色港湾酒吧街15号 楼567商铺 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

French 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 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 Cafe de la Poste Daily noon-2:30pm, 6pm12am. 58 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng

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District. (6402 7047) www.cafedelaposte. net 云游驿, 东城区雍和宫大街58号 Crepanini Sun-Thu 9am-midnight, Fri-Sat 9am-2am. Unit A110, 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5208 6092/93) 可百尼尼, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号 那里花园1层酒吧街对面 Le Petit Gourmand Sun-Thu 9.30ammidnight, Fri-Sat 9.30am-1am. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District.

(6417 6095, fax 6413 0765) www.lepetitigourmand.com.cn 小美食家, 朝阳区三里屯 后街同里3层

Fusion Bei Artistically presented North Asian cuisine in a peaceful, minimalist setting.

Choose among three tasting menus and a page of a la carte dishes. Daily 5.3010.30pm. B1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5230, info@beirestaurant. com) www.beirestaurant.com 北, 朝阳区三 里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层 Cafe Lakeside This casual-luxe place, serving a mixture of European and Southeast Asian fare, is versatile enough for a family meal or a romantic night by the lake. Kids will love the open kitchen and play room while the parents will love the fact that they can eat their meal in peace and quiet while keeping an eye on their kids through the surveillance screen. Great wine selection as well. CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL MAY 2010. Daily 11.30am10pm. 15 Luoma Dajie, Luogezhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8048 3466) 湖 畔之家, 顺义区后沙峪罗各庄罗马大街15号

German Schindler’s Tankstelle A very traditional German restaurant, right in Ritan Park. This casual, fun eatery will appeal to the whole

New York International Restaurant Daily 11am-9pm. Ocean International Center, Bldg D-101 (southeast corner of East Fourth Ring Road and Chaoyang Lu), Chaoyang District. (5908 1108) www. newyorkbj.com 纽乐可, 朝阳区朝阳区东四环 中路60号远洋国际D座101号(近大望路) 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） 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 kid-friendly 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 Sureño Daily noon-3.30pm, 6-10.30pm.

B1/F, The Opposite House, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5240) www.surenorestaurant.com 朝阳区三 里屯路11号三里屯Village瑜舍地下1层

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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 10am-midnight. 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 Villa Castanea 6272 0130. 266, Pu An Dian, Wan’an Donglu, Haidian District.

(Daily 11am-10.30pm) 七叶香山, 海淀区万 安东路普安店266号

Ice Cream Sunberry Frozen Yogurt Serves fresh yogurt made from real cream with a variety of toppings - strawberry, kiwi, mango, papaya, pineapple, melon, chocolate chips, red beans etc. 12.30-11pm. 1) B1, Gate City Mall, Zhongguancun, Haidian District. (8248 6398); 2) South Shichahai and Qianhai,10 meters away from East Shore Jazz, near the Di’anmen Post Office, Dongcheng District.

(6406 5393) 三佰瑞冻酸奶, 1) 海淀区10 (海 淀黄庄), Exit A2 to the Gate City Mall新中关 购物中心; 2) 东城区什刹海前海南沿(近地 安门邮局) The Milk Inn Boasts freshly made frozen yogurt on-site (RMB 15-20), as well as coffee, juices and more at this Blue Castle shop. Choose from different toppings for an extra charge. 1/F (on the east side), Blue Castle Apartments, 3 Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 7329) 买琪工坊, 朝阳区朝阳 区西大望路3号蓝堡国际公寓底商

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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 10am11pm. 1) 138A, B1/F, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 2999); 2) S93-3, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 0181/6121); 3) 5/B, Hairun International Apartment, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 8353); 4) Sancaitang Xiezi Lou, 160 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6262 7944) www.gangesrestaurant.com 恒河印度餐厅, 1) 朝阳区光 华路9号世贸天阶地下1层138A; 2) 朝阳区三里 屯路19号三里屯Village南区S93-3; 3) 朝阳区 将台路2号海润国际公寓底商5号; 4) 海淀区成 府路160号三才堂写字楼1层13号

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Royal Boat Offers typical Indian tea by cup or pot (three cups), made from different flavors of Assam, Darjeeling premium, CTC and Leaf Tea imported from India. Snacks vary from Soan Papri, Rosogolla, Marthri to Navrattan and Papad. A range of lassis and freshly-made natural fruit juice are available as well. Delivery available. Daily 11am-7pm.

Rm 202, B1/F, Tower B, Sanlitun Soho, Chaoyang District. (5935 9463) 星船印度吧, 朝阳区三里屯Soho B座地下1层202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 11.30am-2.30pm, 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

Italian 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 wellstocked 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 Casa Mia Italian classics, many of them mild enough for pickier palates. In the spring and summer, pick one of the outside tables at the Sunshine 100 branch and you can keep an eye on the kids as they work up an appetite at the playground right next door. Daily 10am-10pm. 1/F, Bldg C, Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu (next to children’s playground), Chaoyang District.

(5100 2522) 卡萨米亚意大利餐吧, 朝阳区光

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华路2号阳光100国际公寓C座底层(儿童游乐园) Meeting Point Airy, friendly neighborhood Italian restaurant specializes in cucina Italia with an Abruzzese touch. Suitable for dinner dates and family meals, with delivery and takeout available. Daily 11am-10pm. B103, Landgent Center, 20 Dongsanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6775 8063) 朝阳区朝阳 区东三环中路20号（双井桥）乐成中心美食 广场B103 Tavola Italian Dining Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm. 2/F, The Grand Summit, Section B, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Mansion, 19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8532 5068) www.tavola-bj.com 塔 沃拉意大利餐厅, 朝阳区东方东路19号亮马桥 外交公寓会所2层

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 11.30am-2pm, 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 11.30am-2pm,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 11.30am-3pm, 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 District. (6461 2336); 5) Mon-Fri 10am-1pm, 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

Korean Ai Jiang Shan Daily 11am-10pm. North Gate of Si’de Park, 39 Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8456 9511) www. aijiangshan.com 爱江山, 朝阳区将台西路四 德公园北门 Han Na Shan Daily 10.30am-11pm. 1) B118A Huamao Shopping Center, 79 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5969 5086); 2) 8/F Viva Shopping Mall, Fuli City, 65 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Shuangjing, Chaoyang District. (5903 7358); 3) 8 Huayuan Donglu (near the Guo’an Theater), Haidian District.

(8203 7888/6886) 汉拿山, 1) 朝阳区建国路 79号华贸购物中心B1楼B118A号; 2) 朝阳区东 三环中路65号富力广场8楼; 3) 海淀区花园东 路8号(国安剧院附近) Saveurs de Corée Daily noon-11pm. 128-1 Xiang’er Hutong, Dongcheng District. (5741 5753) www.saveursdecoree.com.cn 韩香馆, 东城区香饵胡同128-1号

Mediterranean 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 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912号（四得公园南门） Rumi Beijing’s only purveyor of Persian cuisine in a stylish minimalist setting. The owners’ daughter helped design and outfit the small playroom. Let your kids judge her interior design choices while you chow down on the city’s best hummus. Children can pick from the children’s menu and park themselves in highchairs. Voted “Outstanding Middle Eastern” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30ammidnight. 1A Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8454 3838) www.rumigrill.com 入迷, 朝阳区工体北路甲 1号兆龙饭店对面

Pizza Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory 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, 朝阳区工体东路 中国红街3号楼 Nearby the Tree De Koninck and Hoegaarden on tap. Upstairs is a child-friendly restaurant serving pasta, pizza, sandwiches and Belgian waffles. Daily 11am-midnight (restaurant closes at 10pm). Xingfu Sancun 3 Xiang (behind Yashow, west of Tongli), Chaoyang District. (6413 1522/87) www. nearbythetree.com 树旁边酒吧, 朝阳区幸 福三村三巷三里屯南33号院内(雅秀后边同

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Russian Queen’s Cafe Daily 12am-11pm. 3/F, S9, Sanlitun Village South close to Karaiya Spice House, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6416 1928, info@queenscafe.com) http:// www.queenscafe.com/ 皇后饭店, 朝阳区三 里屯路19号三里屯Village南区3层(近辣屋)

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. 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 Orient Kitchen 1) 10am-11pm. 3 Jinrong Jie (Across from the Financial Street Shopping Center), Xicheng District. (6622 0072); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. S4-31, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4070) 小城知味, 1) 西城区金 融街3号,金融街购物中心对面; 2) 朝阳区三里 屯路19号三里屯Village南区4号楼S4-31 The Yard This sister restaurant of Nyonya Kitchen oozes colonial elegance and polished charm. The menu, featuring specailty dishes like ki hokkien mee (yellow noodles in hokkien dark sauce with seafood and pork) and yam kueh (steamed yam cake garnished with minced pork and fried shallots) satisfies even the most traditional of Malaysian palates, and weekends feature an all-you-can-eat brunch (RMB 68 for adults, RMB 48 for kids, free for tots under 3). Daily 11am-10pm. 3 Kaifa Jie, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8049 9449, theyardbeijing@yahoo.com) http://www. yardbeijing.com 庭院餐厅, 顺义区后沙峪西白 辛庄开发街3号

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 11am11.30pm. 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 Serve the People This long-running Thai restaurant has a loyal crowd and the Sanlitun branch has a pleasant terrace. Menu items include mango salad, green chicken curry, pad thai and tom kha gai (coconut chicken soup, a blend of spicy, sour and sweet). The more spacious Shunyi location is elegantly decorated and overlooks a

small lake, with a small lawn and kid’s playground equipment on the grounds, making it suitable for families and private parties.

Voted “Outstanding Thai” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-11pm. Feijiacun Yuan, 8 Laiguangying Donglu (near the Cuigezhuang police station), Chaoyang District. (8470 4792); 2) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 1 Sanlitun Xiwujie (next to Athena), Chaoyang District. (8454 4580) 为人民服务, 1) 朝阳区来广营东路8号 费家村院(近崔各庄派出所); 2) 朝阳区三里 屯西五街1号 Very Siam Treat yourself to Thai at this exquisite establishment. Capacity to host parties of up to 30 people. English menu available. 1) Daily 11.30am-11.30pm. 10A Xinyuan Xili Dongjie (in the alley northwest of Yuyang Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8451 0031); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. 4/F Yihai Hongze Shopping Mall, northeast corner of Dongdaqiao Intersection, Chaoyang District.

(6586 8248) www.verysiam.com非常泰, 1) 朝阳区新源西里东街甲10号渔阳饭店西北胡同 内; 2) 朝阳区东大桥十字路口东北角易海宏 泽商场4层

Vegetarian Elaine’s Vegetarian Restaurant and Bar Elaine’s quaint little garden supplies generous portions of Chinese vegetarian fare. The selection of over 100 well-portioned 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 Fairy Su Presumably, Fairy Su is named for the light, virtuous sensation attained after a vegetarian meal prepared according to Buddhist precepts. The first floor offers simple but nutritious set meals and fresh juices for a quick stop after a Lama Temple tour.

Even the cheapest set (RMB 21) comes with pickled radish, stir-fried pea sprouts, tofu slivers, and tomato and mushroom soup.

On the second floor, one finds cushioned booths and a fancier menu to boot. Fake meat options abound, including vegetarian sausages made of mushrooms and gluten, studded with chunks of “fat”(RMB 8 each), a delectable spicy dry-fried “pig intestine” (RMB 38) and konnyaku sushi (RMB 58).

The house specialty is a red-braised fish (RMB 88), carved up tableside. Almost every dish is coated in too much viscous sauce, but it’s cooked fast, portioned generously, and served competently.It’s worth paying more to eat at Xu Xiang Zhai across the street, but for a quick tasty lunch, Fairy Su will fill you up with your recommended daily allowance of vegetables. Daily 10am-10pm.

30 Yonghegong Dajie (across the street from Xu Xiang Zhai a few doors down from the Confucius Temple), Dongcheng District. 东城区雍和宫大街30号

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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

21st Century Health Care- Beijing Glory Clinic Glory Clinic was established in 1998 and offers high standard, integrative preventive 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 8am7pm, Sat-Sun 9am - 6pm; 24 hour house call service. 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (84446168(English/Chinese)8444 6160 (Japanese)6468 6021(Korean)) 朝阳 区亮马桥路40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 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)

Beijing International SOS Clinic International standard clinic providing the full spectrum of medical services including family medicine, dental services, OB/GYN, ENT, ophthalmology, psychiatry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and TCM. Staff is made up of highly trained professionals from all over the world. A 24hr call center provides medical assistance over the phone in English, Chinese and Japanese. The clinic has direct billing arrangements with all major insurance providers. Consultations

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 wellchosen craft beers. Wed-Mon 11am-11pm.

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cost USD 90. Daily 24hrs. Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (6462 9112, 24hr: 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

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 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 nonsurgical 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 than 20 international insurance companies. 24hour emergency care. 7am-10pm(Mon-Fri).

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 Shunyi Clinic Offers family medicine, a pediatric clinic, women’s health services, travel medicine, family counseling, physiotherapy and pediatric physiotherapy. Mon-Thu 9.30am7.30pm, 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 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,1pm3.30pm. 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 inhouse 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) Mon-Sat 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 9.30am-4.30pm. 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 8.30am-5.30pm. 24hour emergency care. 2 Jiangtai Lu (in the Lido area), Chaoyang District. (5927 7000,

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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), 8.30am12pm (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) 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

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

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

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 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

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

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） 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 8.30am5pm. 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 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. Englishspeaking staff onsite 24hrs a day. A consultation with a GP costs RMB 660. Direct billing with more than 40 international insurance providers. Daily 24hrs. B29, Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.

(8529 6618, fax 8529 6615, vista@vistachina.net) www.vista-china.net 维世达诊所, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心B29

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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,

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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 9am-5pm. Rm 201, The Exchange-Beijing, B118 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6567 5670); 2) MonThu 9am-5pm, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm. Rm 208, CITIC Bldg, 19 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6500 6472/3); 3) MonThu 9am-5.30pm, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm. 1/F, Somerset Fortune Garden, 46 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8440 1926/7/8); 4) Mon-Thu 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.arraildental.com 瑞尔齿科, 1) 朝阳区建国路乙

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 8.30am6pm. 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 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 9am8pm. 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

Support Groups La Leche League Information and support for breastfeeding mothers. English-language meeting held the fourth Friday of every month at 1.30pm. Chinese-language meetings held the second Saturday of each month at 10.30am. Gahood Villas (contact Serena for house number and driving directions), Shunyi District. (139 1015 4641, xiaohua68847@yahoo.com) Special Child Support Group This Yahoo group offers a meeting place for Beijing parents with special-needs children. Call

Directories 5130 3931 for info. (special_child_beijing-subscribe@yahoogroups.com) http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/special_child_beijing/ The Nutritioneer Nutritionist Olivia Lee helps make eating better easier for you and your family. She provides a variety of personal and group nutrition counseling and coaching services, including: Group counseling workshops, corporate wellness nutrition talks; and helping individuals and families cope with the nutritional challenges of living in Beijing through counseling, supermarket familiarization tours and ayi coaching. (1581 082 2296, thenutritioneer@gmail.com) nutritioneer. net The Yin Yang Community Center MonSat 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 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

Domestic Help JNY Home Service A professional housekeeping service company, they provide placement services for foreign families seeking full-time or part-time ayis in Beijing. Ayis are available for cleaning, ironing, cooking and babysitting.

Some basic English-speaking ayis are available. Reference letters available. Part time RMB15-25 per hour,full time RMB2,500-3,500 per month. Rm 909A, Hua Shang Bldg,2 Yanjing Xili,Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. www.saybeijing.cn 朝阳区朝阳区延静西里2号 华商大厦909A室 Easy Life-Maid service Professional, reliable English speaking ayis (maids) available for fullor 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

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 differ-

ent 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 Capital Community Church An interdenominational church gathering for foreign passport holders. Sunday morning services at 10am at the Art Center next to Beidong Flower Market on Shunhuang Lu. Small groups meet throughout the week and we have mid week student activities. 1A Shunhuang Lu, Sunhe Xiang, Shunyi District. (capital@securenym. net) www.capitalcommunitychurch.org 顺义区 孙河乡顺黄路甲1号

Supermarkets 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 8am10pm. 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) Mon-Thu 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 Sanyuanli Market Daily 5am-7pm. Shunyuan Jie (opposite Jingkelong Supermarket, west of Sanyuan Dongqiao), Chaoyang District. 三源 里市场, 朝阳区顺源街（三元东桥往西京客隆 超市对面） 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) MonThur 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) Unit 104, Tower B, Bldg 3, Hou Xiandai Cheng, BaiziwanLu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (8776 6346, 135 0103 0572 (emergencies)); 2) Shop LB05, Euro Plaza,99 Yu Xiang Lu, Shunyi District, Shunyi District. (8046 2886, 135 0103 0572 (emergencies)) www. vetinChina.com 思威（北京）国际动物医院有 限公司, 1) 朝阳区百子湾路后现代城3栋B座 104底商; 2) 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 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 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 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

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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 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 multipurpose 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 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) Sino-Swiss Hotel Convenient access to the airport and a great pool are this hotel’s big draws. The attached restaurants serve Swiss, Japanese and Mongolian cuisines among others. Regular shuttle bus service makes getting in and out of the city fairly easy. RMB 1,3002,200. Sino-Swiss Hotel, Xiaotianzhu, Shunyi District. (6456 5588) www.sino-swisshotel.com 国都大饭店, 顺义区小天竺国都大饭店 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

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Westin Beijing Financial Street This megahotel on Financial Street (West Second Ring Road) has spared no expense in meeting the high expectations of its well-heeled clientele, from its vast lobby and elegantly appointed rooms to its opulent spa and pool. The Westin also boasts seven restaurants and bars – including Senses, which offers what many cognoscenti consider to be Beijing’s most decadent Sunday brunch. RMB 1,500-21,100. 9B Jinrong Jie (Financial Street), Xicheng District., Xicheng District. (6606 8866) 威斯汀大酒店, 西城区金融街乙9号

Travel Agencies Beijing Citybus Tour Service Daily 9am8pm. 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.

(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 Sunflower Travel 22D, Bldg B, Ginza

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Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie(8447 6361, tours@sunflowertravel-cn.com www.sunflowertravel-cn.com, Dongcheng District. (8447 6361) 东城区东直门外大街48号东方银座B座22D) 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 Aquarium Modern, well-equipped and recently restocked, the aquarium features thousands of freshwater and saltwater fish from around the world, including huge Amazonian arapaima, giant sturgeon and many sharks. The piece de resistance may be the enormous tank containing an entire coral reef – with sea turtles, manta rays and garoupa. There are also several Sea World-style shows every day, featuring seals and dolphins. RMB 120 (includes zoo), RMB 60 (kids less than 18 years old), free (kids under 1.2m). Daily 9am-5pm (Apr-Oct), 9am-5.30pm (Nov-Mar), last ticket sold at 4.30pm. 18B Gaoliangqiao Xiejie, Haidian District. (6217 6655) www.bj-sea.com 北京海洋馆, 海淀区高粱桥斜 街乙18号 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 Exhibition Theater Opened in 1954, this Russian-style building has direct connection to the rail system at Xizhimen. The Cinema Hall’s 500 seats and production facilities are designed for motion picture showings, live stage productions and a range of general meetings and seminars. A 2,700-seat bi-level amphitheater has up to date sound and lighting systems suitable for large musical productions. 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. (6835 4455) 北京展览馆 剧场, 西城区西直门外大街135号 Beijing Playhouse China’s English community theater presents contemporary live semi-profes-

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sional 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@beijingpla yhouse.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 Century Theater 21st Century Hotel, 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6466 4805, 6468 3311 ext 3126) 世纪剧院, 朝阳区亮马桥路40号 (21世纪饭店） Mega Box 1) B1/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 6118); 2) 3/F, Area C, Zhongguancun Mall (West of Dinghao Mall), Haidian District. (5986 3777) www. imegabox.com 美嘉欢乐影城, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路 19号三里屯Village南区地下1层; 2) 海淀区中关村广 场购物中心C区三层（鼎好西侧） 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

Excursions Fragrant Hills Park (Xiangshan) Daily 6am6pm (winter), 6am-6.30pm (summer). RMB 10, RMB 5 (students). Xiangshan, Haidian District.

(6259-1155) 香山公园, 海淀区香山 Ming Tombs Thirteen of the 16 Ming emperorsare buried in this picturesque valleyof rolling hills and orchards. Of thesetombs, three – Changling, Dinglingand Zhaoling – are open to the public.During spring and autumn, the area isgreat for picnics.Changling Tomb Daily 8am-5pm. RMB45 (Apr 1-Oct 31), RMB 30 (Nov 1-Mar31), students half price. ChangpingDistrict.

(6076 1334) 长陵，昌平区Dingling Tomb Daily 8am-5pm. RMB65 (Apr 1-Oct 31), RMB 45 (Nov 1-Mar31), students half price. ChangpingDistrict.

(6076 1424) 定陵，昌平区Zhaoling Tomb Daily 8am-5pm. RMB30 (Apr 1-Oct 31), RMB 20 (Nov 1-Mar31), students half price. ChangpingDistrict.

(6076 3104) 昭陵，昌平区 Daily 8am-5pm.

1) Changling Tomb, Changping District. (6076 1334); 2) Zhaoling Tomb, Changping District.

(6076 3104); 3) Dingling Tomb, Changping District. (6076 1424) 1) 昌平区长陵; 2) 昌平区昭 陵; 3) 昌平区定陵

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 Beijing Planetarium Thanks to a RMB 300 million facelift, the once retro planetarium now boasts state of the art facilities. The SGI Digital Universe Theater takes patrons on a tour of the cosmos with six Carl Zeiss laser projectors that simulate the movement of stars and constellations. You can also travel through time in the 4-D theater, where you strap on a pair of goggles and watch a multidimensional film about the creation of the solar system and evolution of life on earth, replete with snarling T-Rexes and saber-toothed tigers. Other draws include the 3D space shuttle simulator and a cool exhibit about the sun.

The new exhibition hall: RMB 10 (RMB 7 for students); GI Digital Universe Theater: RMB 45, RMB 35 (students); 4-D Theater: RMB 30, RMB 20 (students); 3D Space Shuttle Simulator: RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). Wed-Fri 9.30am-3.30pm (last ticket 3pm), Sat-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm (last ticket 4pm). 138 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. (6835 2453, 6831 2517) www.bjp.org.cn 北京天文馆新馆, 西城区西直门外大街138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 val-

ley” 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 Capital Museum Two hundred meters east of Muxidi subway station lies the Capital Museum.

This six-story building houses 11 exhibition halls displaying ancient Chinese art: bronze statues, jade utensils, ancient calligraphy and paintings, restored old Beijing city views and precious relics of old Beijing operas. Two temporary exhibition halls on the first floor and basement level display artistic and cultural exhibits from around the world. Free. Reservation is necessary. Temporary exhibitions are charged. Audio self-guided tours in Chinese and English available for rent at the entrance. Tue-Sun 9am-5pm. 16 Fuxingmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. (6337 0491/2) www. capitalmuseum.org.cn 首都博物馆, 西城区复兴 门外大街 16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

Parks & Gardens Ritan Park The CBD’s “lungs,” Ritan Park packs a surprising amount of child-friendly stuff into a limited space: the playground area includes an inflatable playhouse, large trampolines, a mechanical bull, a merry-go-round with Technicolor unicorns and an infrequently washed indoor playhouse. Other attractions include the fishing pond, climbing wall and mini-golf – the latter attracts few customers, so don’t worry about triple-bogeying each hole. The altar is a great place to watch weathered gentlemen fly kites. If you need a snack, Schindler’s Filling Station, the Stone Boat Bar and Xiheyaju all have terraces opening onto the park. Free. Daily 6am-8pm (summer), daily 6.30am-8pm (winter). 6 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8561 6301) 日坛公园, 朝阳区日坛北路6号 Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) The crowds that cluster predictably around the buildings and ruins in this imperial abode may dissuade you from visiting with the kids, especially on a spring day in cherry blossom season. The key to a happy family outing is to explore the little known corners of this vast park. Walk around the far lakes, rent a boat and then sit in the shade of a weeping willow and enjoy a picnic. RMB 30 (AprOct), RMB 20 (Nov-Mar), students half price.

Daily 6.30am-8pm (last ticket 6pm); 7am-7pm (Nov-Mar: last ticket 5pm). Yiheyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6288 1144) 颐和园, 海淀区颐和园路 Tiantan Park Although Tiantan has no rides, it offers ample room to run around, throw a frisbee and get away from the crowds. The rose garden is worth a look when in season. And there’s superior people-watching to be had in the covered galleries east of the Altar of Heaven. Get a kick out of visiting the park at dawn, when practitioners of arcane and mystifying forms of exercise come out in force. Combine a stroll through Tiantan with a visit to the Natural Science Museum.

April-Oct: RMB 15 (main gate), RMB 35 (all access); Nov-March: RMB 10 (main gate), RMB 30 (all access). Daily 6am-9pm (park: last ticket 8pm); halls 8am-5.30pm (Mar-Jun), 8am-6pm (July-Oct), 8am-5pm (Nov-Feb). Yongdingmen Dajie, Chongwen District. (6702 8866) www. tiantanpark.com 天坛公园, 崇文区永定门大街

Places Capital Library Daily 9am-7.30pm. 88 Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6735 8114) www.clcn.net.cn 首都图书馆, 朝阳区东三环南 路88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

Directories 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 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 9am-6pm, FriSun 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 MAC Time Community Art Center This art center provides art programs for children and adults in developing their hidden talents in art.

Courses include pre-school art class, little artist’s studio, oil painting, pottery program, Chinese Calligraphy and art appreciation. MAC Time also holds holiday art activities, exhibition tour and artist studio tour for members & community.

Tue-Sun 10am-6.30pm. L5-507A Euro Plaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. (8046 1820, bj_mactime@yahoo.com.cn) 游艺时光 小区艺术中心, 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆广 场L5-507A Workers’ Stadium With an estimated seating capacity of 72,000, the Workers’ Stadium is the first choice for spectator-busting events like Manchester United-Guo’An exhibition matches.

Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 6655 ext 5033) 工人体育场, 朝阳区工体北路

Play Centers 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 (SatSun). 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 Gymboree Beijing Gymboree (the Soho location is the largest in the world) offers music, play and art classes in English. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are encouraged to consult the experts at Gymboree about enrolling their kids in age-appropriate classes.

RMB 3,120 (12 classes) or RMB 14,976 (96 classes). 1) Daily 9am-6pm. 2/F, Bldg E, Wanjing International Commercial Center,9 Wangjing Lu, Chaoyang District. (5166 0516); 2) Guanghua SOHO, 7/F, Bldg 3, 22 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 6186); 3) Daily 9am-6pm. 5/F, Bldg B, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 4087) 金宝贝, 1) 朝阳 区望京街9号望京国际商业中心E座二层01号; 2) 朝 阳区光华路22号光华路SOHO三单元7层; 3) 朝阳区 东三环中路39号建外SohoB座5层 Happy Land Arts and Crafts Center Let your children discover their inner Picasso. Happy Land offers pottery, painting, paper folding, jewelry making and much more. Kids and parents love this spot, especially in the dead of winter. The staff is patient, knowledgeable and able to speak functional English. Birthday parties can also be arranged. RMB 80/hr. Daily 9am-5pm (winter), 9am-6pm (summer). Xibaixinzhuang (near Capital Paradise), Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 4055, 136 6104 5892) 乐土工艺坊, 顺义区后沙 峪白辛庄村东（名都园的附近） Star Trooper Laser Tag Indulge your triggerhappy inner child in a very trippy atmosphere.

Each game lasts 15mins. Kids must be taller than 1.3m. RMB 40 (first game), RMB 30 (additional games). Groups of six or more can rent the entire venue for RMB 1680/hour. Tue-Fri reservations only, Sat-Sun 9am-8pm. B1, 316 Wangjing Xiyuan Sanqu, Chaoyang District. (6475 8329, info@startrooper.net) www.startrooper.net、 激 光搏击, 朝阳区望京西园三区316号楼，地下一层 The Familier This two-level, indoor family centre provides age-appropriate and kid-family play rooms and classes for children of all ages. In-

cludes an expanded soft play area for babies and toddlers and a full-service cafe with a Westerntrained 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. Stall 0753, Tower A, Chaowai SOHO, 6B Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5869 2904, service@thefamilier.com) http://www.thefamilier.com/ 朝阳区朝阳门外大街 乙6号朝外SohoA座0753

Playgroups & Activities 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, info@familyfunwithyuliya.com) www.familyfunwithyuliya.com 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 LaFaFa Music Through age-appropriate music and movement activities, Kindermusik brings parents and children closer together while helping children develop a lifelong love of music and learning. Sarah Peel and her team have been recognized since 2007 as Maestro educators, offering the finest in English language developmental music programs to children ages 0-7 in Beijing. Saturday classes are hosted by the Canadian International School of Beijing. Free, no obligation preview classes are available by reservation. 24/F, Bldg A, Vantone New World Plaza, 2 Fuchengmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District.

(8832 0818, peel.sarah@lafafa.net) music.lafafa. cn 西城区阜成门外大街2号万通新世界A座24层 Music Together of MiCho Education Offers weekly 45-minute classes for 0-6-year-old children and their parents or caregivers. Activities include songs, rhythm chants, movement, and instrument play. These activities are presented as informal, 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 My Little Mozart Studio Comprehensive music program offering keyboard, violin, guitar, vocal and other instrumental lessons. Group and private classes taught by qualified and experienced teachers. Music and movement classes for ages 0-4. Curriculum focuses on providing a well balanced music education for every student. Harmony Road music course is offered at the studio.

Musical birthday parties can also be arranged.

Room 108, Building 5, Lishui Jiayuan, Liulitun, Chaoyang District. (135 2256 3767, Kristinkoh@ mylittlemozart.com) www. mylittlemozart.com 朝 阳区六里屯丽水嘉园5号楼108室

Theme Parks Happy Valley Amusement Park Beijing’s best amusement park sprawls out across a square kilometer of land outside the East Fourth Ring Road and offers 40 rides, an IMAX theater, more than 100 games and seven cinemas. The park is divided into a number of themed areas inspired by such civilizations as Mayan Central America, Minoan Greece and Shangri-la – the little kiddies play in Ant Kingdom. The roller coasters are world class, the park is well maintained, and the lines for rides are fairly reasonable. RMB 160 (April 1-Nov 14); RMB 120 (Nov 15-March 31).

Half price for kids 1.2-1.4m, free for kids under 1.2m. Daily 8.30am-10pm. Wuji Beilu, Dongsihuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6738 9898 ext

0, 6205 0088, happyvalley@bjoct.com) http:// bj.happyvalley.com.cn/park/ 北京欢乐谷, 朝阳区 东四环路小武基北路

Water Parks Water Cube (Happy Magic Water Cube Waterpark) Next door to the Bird’s Nest, and affectionatelyreferred to as the “Water Cube”, this USD 200 million Australian-designed structure is regarded as the perfect yin to the Bird’s Nest’s yang – a comforting “curvy” contrast to the rigidity of the stadium. Drawing inspirationfrom nature, the bubble-wrapped exterior answers an old physics problem about how to fill space most efficiently (the answer: two bubbles of equal volume but different shape). Bubbles also make for sleek earthquake-proofconstruction, without the need for obtrusive concrete or structural beams. Presuming that they get their daily wipes, this translucent covering of plastic “pillows” (100,000 square meters in total) helps reduce the amount of energy needed for interior heating and lighting, while allowing in more light and heat than glass would. Other green features include the recycling of 10,000 tons of rainwater collected by the outer surface and roof. Post-Olympics, the Cube has opened the warm-up pool for public swims, while renovations will dismantle temporary seats to create an aquatic center and water theme park. RMB 200 (adults), RMB 160 (children from 1.2m-1.4m), kids under 1.2m free. 10am-9pm. Olympic Green, Beichen Lu, Chaoyang District. (8437 0125) http://waterpark. water-cube.com/english/index.aspx 朝阳区北辰路 奥林匹克公园内

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 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 child-initiated 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@3eik.com) www.3eik.com 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

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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 fullfledged 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, non-refundable), 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 (oneoff 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 149,000-180,600; 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 Hantong Test Training School Hantong is an after-class school which offers IB, A-level, IGCSE, SAT tutoring in both English and Chinese, with the aim of improving students’ learning skills. The school provides

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Schools one-to-one and small group classes. The school uses the same textbooks as the International Schools. Price range from RMB 150-550/hour Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat&Sun 9am-5pm. 1) D2065 Gahood Villa, Houshayu, Shunyi District.

(8599 7183, info@chinamcedu.com); 2) Rm 2611-2612,1 Blue Castle International Center, Dawang Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8599 7183, info@chinamcedu.com) www.chinamcedu.com 1) 顺义区白辛庄嘉浩别墅2区D2065; 2) 朝 阳区蓝堡国际中心1座2611-2612室 Beijing Homeschoolers A support network, information source and social hub for families homeschooling their children. http://groups. yahoo.com/group/beijing_homeschoolers 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 ½-18 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, 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 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

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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 The Bridge School This established school offers adult’s classes as well as kid’s classes.

For kid’s classes, the school also offers summer camps and winter camps which includes Chinese, Calligraphy, Painting, Music, Swimming, Tennis, Kungfu, Games, Theme trips. 1) Reviera Plaza: Rm 701 Furniture Building, Reviera Plaza, Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District.

(8430 8068, info@bridgeschoolchina.com); 2) Capital Paradise Club: 1/F, Capital Paradise Club, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 6114, info@bridgeschoolchina.com); 3) Rm 903, 9/F, E-Tower, 12 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6503 5193, info@bridgeschoolchina.com); 4) Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. 8013 Tongguang Tower 12 Nongzhanguan Nan Li, Chaoyang District. (6538 9422, info@bridgeschoolchina. com); 5) Rm 503, 5/F, Guangming Hotel, Liangmaquiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8451 7605, info@bridgeschoolchina.com) www.bridgeschoolchina.com 桥学校, 1) 朝阳区来广营东路 古城7层701室; 2) 顺义区后沙峪名都园会 所1层; 3) 朝阳区光华路12号数码01大厦9层 903; 4) 朝阳区农展馆南里 12号 通广大厦 8013; 5) 朝阳区亮马桥路光明饭店5层503室 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, CISB offers a Canadian-Style curriculum for Grade 1 to 12 students and a Montessori Preschool. CISB is also an International Baccalaureate World School authorized to provide the IB Diploma Programme at High School level. The student body currently represents over 50 nationalities. Non-native English-speaking students will have their language

*listings in orange are new to Directories abilities assessed, and be given ESL support according to their results. Chinese 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 System, seven computer labs, a 500-seat theatre, two large gymnasiums, a 25-meter swimming pool and a dance studio.

Grades: Preschool to G12. Price range: 59,900 – 169,600 RMB (RMB 1,600 application fee and 4,300-6,300 ESL fee). 38 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 7788, admissions@cisbeijing.com) www.cisb.com.cn 北京加拿大国际 学校, 朝阳区亮马桥路38号 Care for Children 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 Unit 101, River Garden, 7 Yuyang Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District.

(8046 3306, principal@careforchildrenservices. com) www.careforchildren.com 顺义区顺义区后 沙峪榆阳路7号裕京花园101室 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 (one-time 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 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 – nonrefundable; 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 7-9: 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@dulwichbeijing.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)

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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 (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; Full-day 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 American-style 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 Kin-

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dermusik. 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, 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 pre-school 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, senso-

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rial, 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 German Embassy School German Embassy School is a very agreeable place with a pleasant atmosphere. German Embassy School gives students an exceptional individual support and guide them to manifest their talents. € 7200-7800/ year 7.55 am-5.15 pm. 49A Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6532 2535, info. dsp@dspeking.net.cn) www.dspeking.net.cn 朝 阳区亮马桥路甲49号 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 international schools; each student is assigned a personal tutor who looks after their overall welfare and serves as a liaison between the school and home.

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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 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 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-ofknowledge.net); 3) Administrative Office, C511, Lufthansa Centre, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6434 0088 or 6538 2624, info@houseof-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

*listings in orange are new to Directories 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 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 (Opening in Aug 2011), Chaoyang District.

(6432 8228, schooloffice@msb.edu.cn); 2) River Garden Campus, Houshayu, Baixinzhuang,

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(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（2011年 八月开放）; 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 purposebuilt 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 3245, 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

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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, InfoEL@ivyschools.com) www.ivyschools.com 艾 毅幼儿园, 东城区东直门外大街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), infoog@ivyschools.com （Orchid Garden Bilingual Campus）); 2) Ocean Express Campus, Bldg E, Ocean Express, 2 Dongsanhuan Beilu (north of Kempinski), Chaoyang District. (8446 7287, infoOE@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

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Schools 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 K12 International Academy Asia Targeted at home schoolers, this company offers online home schooling materials and a “professional team” of teachers, counselors and advisers to work with your child on an individualized learning plan. http://www.k12.com/int/asia/ KEer Apple International Kindergarten (Pingod) Monthly tuition starts at RMB 3,500, with a RMB 5,000 deposit and initial payment of RMB 10,000. Offers some English instruction and limited Montessori curriculum in the afternoons (with an “international” section) and open year round. Baiziwan Nan Er Lu (next to BCIS), Chaoyang District. (5876 9605, keerapple@yahoo.cn) http://www.keereducation. com/fen12/Default.asp 苹果幼儿园 KinStar Bilingual School KinStar International Bilingual School was founded by KinStar Education Organization. KinStar provides local and international communities with affordable, high quality English/Chinese bilingual education and a balanced Eastern/Western cultural environment. Both ESL and Chinese support classes are also available. Located in the middle of Shunyi’s villa area, KinStar School includes a kindergarten, elementary and middle school campus located next to a spacious park. The school building includes music, art and dance studios, science labs, a spacious library, a running track, a tennis court, an indoor gymnasium and a basketball field. Grades: Pre-K to 7. Price range: RMB 55,000-100,000 (plus RMB 1,600 registration fee and RMB 5,000-10,000 capital levy). Kindergarten and Elementary School: 5 Yumin Road, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8041 0390) 海嘉双 语国际学校, 顺义区后沙峪裕民大街5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-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 9.30am-4.30pm.

1) 1/F, West Wing, Wenjin International Hotel, Haidian District, Haidian District. (6265 1920, registration@learningcenter.com.cn); 2) 2108 Gahood Villa, Houshayu, Xibaixinzhuang, Shunyi District. (8046 3886, registration@learningcenter. com.cn) www.thelearningcenter.cn 1) 海淀区海 淀TLC,文津国际酒店西侧一层; 2) 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 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 8am4.30pm. Panjiayuan Donglu, Chaoyang District.

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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 nonFrench-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 Improve your spoken or business Chinese. Also holds HSK & BCT preparation courses. Classes also available for kids and teenagers. 1) D2065 Gahood Villa, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8599 7183, info@chinamcedu.com); 2) 26/F, Rm 11-12, 1 Blue Castle International Center, Dawang Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8599 7183, info@chinamcedu.com) www.mandarin-connections.com 1) 顺义区白辛庄嘉浩别墅2区 D2065; 2) 朝阳区西大望路3号院蓝堡国际中 心1座2611-2612室 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, students 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 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 educa-

Directories tion 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 students. 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 Pentagram Chinese Kids learn Chinese in a fun environment. Classes start at the beginning of each month. And are available in two age groups, 5-7 and 8-10 years old. Spoken Chinese and business Chinese courses are also offered.

Rm 301, Rui Chen International Center, 13 Nongzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6500 5755) www.pentagram-chinese.com 朝阳区朝阳 农展馆南路13号瑞辰国际中心301室 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.pfsbeijing.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

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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)

owned and run center providing support for children with special needs and learning difficulties. They offer special education and learning support as well as special needs support such as social skills, music therapy and vocational training opportunities. 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

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’snatural-growth 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

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)

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 is a wholly foreign

Springboard International Bilingual School Opening in August 2011, Springboard will offer international and Chinese primary school students the best of an East meets West education. Foreign trained teachers combine elements from the UK, US and Canadian education systems together with daily Chinese-language maths classes and Chinese-language lessons.

The Chinese curriculum was designed together with professors from Beijing Normal University.

Springboard also offers ESL courses and a range of after school activities. Boasting modern facilities, students have access to specialist art and music rooms, as well as expansive outdoor areas. Following their time at Springboard, students are able to progress to either a Chinese or international middle school. 15 Gucheng Duan, Huosha Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District.

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(8049 0307/2460/2450, principal@sibs.com. cn) www.sibs.com.cn 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 (2010-2011 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 5-6 years of age and pre-school classes for children 3-5 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 world-renowned Montessori system.

Age range: 0-6 years old. Tuition fees (20102011 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, 8.30-3.20pm); 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, 8.30am-1pm), 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 House Montessori Kindergarten Established in 1991, The Children’s House offers baby group, nursery, preschool and kindergarten programs taught in English by certified Montessori teachers. In addition, the Lufthansa Center campus, Yosemite campus and the new Yayuxin campus offer a bilingual program. Extracurricular activities offered include Chinese, piano, ballet, music, kung fu, swimming,ice skating, cooking, English as an additional language, arts and crafts, art and music appreciation and culture classes. Mathematics and English Reception Classes, intended to secure the fundamentals of numbers, reading and writing before primary school, are offered to students ages 4 and up. Ages: 0 to 6. Price range: RMB 23,000-60,000 (plus RMB 1,600 registration fee). 1) Yosemite Villas, 4 Yuyang Lu, Houshayu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8041 7083); 2) Unit 114, Lufthansa Center Tower, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1305); 3) 1/F, North Lodge, China World Trade Center, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 3869); 4) Yayun Xinxin Kindergarten, Yayun Xinxin Jiayuan, 1 Xindian Lu, Chaoyang District. (5202 0293) www.montessoribeijing.com 北京巧智博仁国际 幼儿园, 1) 顺义区后沙峪镇榆杨路4号优山 美地别墅区; 2) 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯 基写字楼114室; 3) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号 国贸北公寓１层; 4) 朝阳区辛店路1号亚运 新新家园林澜园2号楼1单元102室 The Children’s Learning Center of Beijing The Children’s Learning Center of Beijing, a nursery-through-kindergarten learning center located in Shunyi District’s Gahood Villas compound, dates back to 2002 and provides flexible and affordable early childhood experiences as well as a variety of extra-curricular programs. Classes are taught in Chinese and English, with German mother-tongue instruction also available. CLCB offers flexibility for families through its half- and full-day classes, as well as part-time (minimum two days per week) and full-time (5 days per week) schedules. From the play-based nursery school curriculum on up to the advanced language and mathematics kindergarten coursework, CLCB strives to ensure children are provided with a warm and comforting atmosphere in which to learn and grow. Age range: 18 months–5 years. Tuition Fees (20102011 Academic Year): Registration Fee (Non Refundable) RMB 1,500; Nursery (18-24 months) RMB 35,000; Junior Pre-School (2-3 yrs) RMB 49,300; Senior Pre-School (3-4 yrs) RMB 61,000; Junior Kindergarten (4-5 yrs) RMB 63,500; 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, 顺义区名都园6811号 The Princeton Review This test preparation company helps students cope with standardized tests and school admissions processes.

Test preparation courses available for SSAT, SAT, and TOEFL. Classes (less than 10 people) and 1-to-1 tutoring available. Price Range: RMB 3,000-50,000. Daily 9am-9pm. 1501 Bldg A, Disanji Creative Zone, 66 Xi Nansihuan Lu, Haidian District. (6268 4481/82/83) www.tprbeijing. com/eng 北京普林斯顿教育咨询, 海淀区北四 环西路66号第三极创意天地A座1501 Touchdown! This education consulting firm provides help to Chinese and expat parents in choosing and applying to the US undergraduate programs, private high schools, and boarding schools. Offers extensive training, including essay writing, interviewing, and career planning. Highly

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15/F, Rm 8, Bldg B, The Gate Building, 19 Zhongguancun Lu, Haidian District. (8447 7020/6422) www.touchdown.org.cn 海淀区拓达周华咨询. 海淀区中关村大街19号新中关大厦B座1508室 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. (187-2248 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 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 (2010-2011 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.van-

couver.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

Shopping Directory Arts & Crafts Lao Beijing Handmade Paper-Cut This shop provides delicate multi-colored Chinese traditional and modern paper-cuts that are handmade by local artists. 1) 42 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District.; 2) 110 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. 老北京手工剪纸, 1) 东 城区雍和宫大街42 号; 2) 东城区南锣鼓 巷 110号

Bookstores Beijing Book Building Take the escalator to the basement to find a large but eclectic range of English-language books. The staff is fluent in English and happy to help you search for a particular title. Dictionaries and books related to learning Chinese language can also be found on the third floor. Daily 9am-9pm. 17 Xichang’an Jie, (right near Xidan subway station), Xicheng District. (6607 8477) www.bjbb.com 北京图书大 厦, 西城区西长安大街17号 Big and Little Books Specializes in imported English children’s books, including a range of books in creative formats that are great for younger readers, such as pop-up books, books with sound, and cloth books. 1) 10 am-10pm. Shop 4001N, 5/F, Golden Resource Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (135 5237 3200); 2) 9.30am-8pm.

102A,Beiing Lido Holiday Inn, Jiangtai Lu, Airport Expressway, Chaoyang District. (6437 6338); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. F4, Wangjing Mall, 33 Guangshun Beidajie, Wangjing, Chaoyang District. (8478 0428) 小逗号儿童 书店, 1) 海淀区远大路1号金源新燕莎五层 4001N; 2) 朝阳区首都机场路将台路丽都假日 饭店102A; 3) 朝阳区望京广顺北大街33号嘉 茂（望京华联）购物中心四层 The BookMark The BookMark offers a wide range of books for the whole family, in English and other languages, including 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

Directories 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 8am-8pm,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 Chaterhouse Booktrader The kids’ book selection is fabulous and includes a vast number of Dr Seuss books as well as Maisie, Thomas & Friends, Dora the Explorer, Clifford, the Judy Blume series, the Chronicles of Narnia, Tintin, many kids’ encyclopedias, Madlibs and even Kaplan review books for older kids preparing to take the SATs or GREs. Daily 10am-10pm. Shop K11, South Bldg, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu (Dongdaqiao Lu), Chaoyang District. (6587 1328, customer@chaterhouse.com.cn) 朝阳区光华路 9号世贸天阶南楼K11 Foreign Languages Bookstore The mother lode for kids’ books in English, the store has classic picture books by Dr. Seuss, plus many series like Junie B. Jones, The Famous Five, Arthur and more. Older kids will find a slew of must-read books as well. Also offers books on tape and loads of photo-illustrated, hardbound series on science, nature and animals. The selection keeps getting better, but prices remain Western.

Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. 235 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6512 6903, bxwjsjb@public. bta.net.cn) www.bpiec.com.cn 外文书店, 东城 区王府井大街235号 Friendship Store Slim, hit-or-miss selection of English-language books – you can usually find a few choices for each age group, and the selections vary widely from month to month. If your kid likes comics but you want to sneak in some culture, check out the softbound comic books based on Chinese stories like The Water Margin, Empress Wu Zetian, and even Sun Tzu’s Art of War. 9.30am8.30pm. 17 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6500 3311) 北京友谊商店, 朝阳区 建国门外大街17号 Funfunreading English and French Library Thousands of classic books in English, French and Chinese for the entire family to enjoy. Audio and lesson books teaching phonics, spelling, reading and grammar also available. Tue-Sun noon-6pm. Unit 1603, Bldg 3, Block A, Sanlihe Er Qu, Xicheng District. (5715 3348, 153 0005 8348, 135 2029 1141) 悦读英法图书馆, 西城区三里河二区 A区3号楼1603 Ladies’ Book Saloon Venture to Wudaokou for this child-friendly, elegant bookstore.

You’ll find no piano player or gunslingers here – only couches and glasstop worktables providing a nice place to read. The children’s books and workstations make this a great spot to relax with the kids. Regular film screenings are held every Wed and Sat evening at 7pm. Daily 10am-11pm. 69 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6270 1928) 雨 枫书馆, 海淀区成府路69号 Ladies’ Book Saloon Venture to Wudaokou for this elegant, child-friendly bookstore.

You’ll find no piano player or gunslingers here – only couches and glass-top worktables that provide a nice place to read. The children’s books (Chinese) and workstations make this a great spot to relax with the kids.

Film screenings are held every Wednesday and Saturday evening at 7pm. 10am-11pm.

69 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6270 1928) 海淀区成府路69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 classic English picture books and popular novels for younger readers, as well as a variety of Chinese children’s books. Both branches offer bilingual story times, arts and crafts programs, and birthday party options.

1) Daily 9.30am-8.30pm. F305, Building 10, Phoenix City Commercial Street, Sanyuan Qiao, Chaoyang District. (5866 8064, peekahouse@yahoo.com.cn); 2) Tue-Sun 9.30am-8.30pm. 206, Building 10, Baihuan Jiayuan, 66 Guangqu Lu., Chaoyang District.

(8773 8382/5884, peekahouse@yahoo. com.cn); 3) Tue-Sun 9.30am-8.30pm.

Room 302, Bottom floor, Building No.1, Yi Yuan, Bi Shui Yun Tian, Wan Liu Zhong Lu, Haidian District. (8256 7276, 8256 6324, peekahouse@yahoo.com.cn) www.peekabook.com.cn 皮卡书屋, 1) 朝阳区东三环路 三元桥凤凰城商街10号楼F305; 2) 朝阳区广 渠路66号院百环家园10号楼206; 3) 海淀区万 柳中路碧水云天颐园1号楼底商302室 Poplar Kids Republic Bookstore A children’s bookstore with a comfortable play area inside. Daily 10am-7pm. Rm 1362, Bldg 13, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 3032) www.poplar. com.cn 蒲蒲兰绘本馆, 朝阳区东三环中路 39号建外Soho13号楼1362 Sanlian Taofen Bookstore About 800 meters northwest of Dongsi Station lies this wondrous bookstore for art lovers. The second floor of Sanlian offers a large selection of books on sketching, painting, calligraphy, photography, sculpture, architecture, graphics, fashion, home and furniture design, and even comic books! Biographies of famous artists can also be found here. In a nutshell, anything you could ever want to know about fine arts – ancient to modern, Eastern or Western – should be on these shelves. After locating your favorite book, enjoy it while sipping a warm cup of milk tea in the bookstore’s cafe. Most books are in Chinese, but a small selection of English books is available. Daily 9am-9pm. Meishuguan Dongjie (East of National Art Museum of China), Dongcheng District. (6407 1664, 6400 1122) www.sdxjpc.com 北京三联韬奋图书中心, 东 城区北京美术馆东街 (中国美术馆东侧) Scholastic Children’s Library Stocks English books that young children can borrow. Library cards available at the centers. 1) Wed-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am7pm. 1B1-35-37 Solana, 1 Nonzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6377, cpalowitch@scholastic.com.cn); 2) Wed-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm. 2/F, Westside of Aisedun, Haidian District. (8265 2711, cpalowitch@scholastic.com.cn); 3) Wed-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm. 4/F, north side, of the Jinyuan Xin Yansha Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8887 5318/9, cpalowitch@scholastic.com.cn); 4) WedFri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm. F3-08, 3/F, Hualian Shangsha, Shangdi (at the south intersection), Haidian District. (6266 7734/94, cpalowitch@scholastic.com.cn); 5) Wed-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm. 3/F Glory Mall, 18 Xihuashi Dajie, Chongwen District. (6711 8059, cpalowitch@scholastic. com.cn); 6) Wed-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm. , Fengtai District. (8767 0865, cpalowitch@scholastic.com.cn); 7) Wed-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7 pm. 1/F Bldg B, Anzhen, Shenggu Jiayuan, Chaoyang District. (6443 8186, cpalowitch@scholastic. com.cn); 8) Wed-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7 pm. 3/F, Section E, Wangjing International Shopping Center, Chaoyang District.

(5920 3790, cpalowitch@scholastic.com.cn) www.scholastic.com.cn 学乐儿童教育集团, 1) 朝阳区朝阳区农展馆南路1号朝阳公园西侧 蓝色港湾国际商业区1栋广场层1B1-35-37号; 2) 海淀区海淀区海淀南路34号艾瑟顿公寓二 层西侧(海淀妇幼保健院对面); 3) 海淀区海

淀区远大路1号金源新燕莎四层北; 4) 海淀 区海淀区上地南口 华联商厦三层F3-08; 5) 崇文区崇文区西花市大街18号 北京国瑞购物 中心三层; Shanghai Kids’ Books Shanghai Kids’ Books online bookstore offers English kids’ books (Spanish and French kids’ books to come soon) for ages 0-12. Board games and toys are also available. Cash on delivery to any address in Beijing. Business hours are 9am-6pm. To order go to www.shanghaikidsbooks.com, call 135 0178 8664 or e-mail jessica@shanghaikidsbooks.com or shanghaikidsbooks@gmail.com TT-Art Bookstore Musicians and music lovers will find this bookstore to be a haven: Not only can you find sheet music for all kinds of instruments - piano, strings, woodwind, brass, drums and more – but also books, CDs and DVDs about music history, theory, voice training and self-lessons. From Beethoven to Bob Dylan, this bookstore will satisfy a music lover’s every desire. When you have found your favorite book, head to the instrument store, which is only a few meters away, to get some professional tools or parts to repair and tune your instrument.

Daily 9am-9pm. 43 Baojia Jie (600m south of Fuxingmen Bridge), Xicheng District.

(6641 1860) www.tt-art.com 天天艺术专业 音乐连锁店, 西城区鲍家街43号 (复兴门桥 南600米) Wangfujing Bookstore 10am-9pm. 218 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6513 2842, 6525 2592) www.wfjsd.com 王府井书 店, 东城区王府井大街218号 Wangfujing Xinhua Bookstore Fabulous Chinese-language selection of kids’ books, including lavishly illustrated kids’ encyclopedias, tons of easy-readers and brightly illustrated books for kids just learning Chinese, plus posters, fun interactive books and myriad learning aids. The English selection is slim, but a budget-stretching option is to pick up the super cheap, green-bound, China published softcover editions of classics like Kidnapped and Tom Sawyer. Daily 10am9pm. 218 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6525 2592) 王府井新华书店, 东城 区王府井大街218号

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) Mon-Fri 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@baby-international.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 Chicco Chicco sells adorable clothes and shoes for infants and toddlers, as well as toys, infant gyms and more. The store has more than 15 branches around town; just a few are listed below. 1) Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. NB136, B1/F, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 6721); 2) Daily 9am-10pm. Lufthansa Shopping Center, 6/F, 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1188 ext 675); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. 5/F, Pacific Century Place, 2A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(6539 3888) 智高儿童用品, 1) 朝阳区建国门 外大街1号国贸商城地下1层NB136; 2) 朝阳 区亮马桥路52号燕莎购物中心6楼; 3) 朝阳区 工体北路甲2号太平洋百货5楼 China World Shopping Mall Offers a yummy array of choice brand names like Moschino, Celine, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Burberry and Shanghai Tang. Daily 9.30am-10pm. 1 Jianguomenwai

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Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2288) 国贸商 城, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号 Counting Sheep Children’s Boutique SunThurs 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） les enphants Asia-wide Taiwan based chain of children’s wear stores sells clothing and shoes

by Les Enphants, Disney, Oshkosh, Combi, Nuk Nuk and more. 8.30am-10.30pm. 2/F Shuangjing Carrefour, Chaoyang District. (8586 1350) http:// www.phland.com.cn/LYF/cn/index/index.aspx 丽 婴房, 朝阳区广渠路31号家乐福超市二层 Little Felicio Beautiful children’s clothes and shoes at extremely painful prices. Daily 10am10pm. 5/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. 宝宝波特欧洲童装店, 朝阳 区建国路87号新光天地5层 Lufthansa Center In addition to the brands individually listed in this section (like Kingkow, Garfield and Chicco), Lufthansa carries threads and footwear by Lawlandee, Montagut Paris, Nike Kids and Mashi Maro. A pricey, but convenient, one-stop shopping destination. Daily 10am10pm. 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6465 1188 ext 675) 燕莎购物中心, 朝阳区 亮马桥路52号 Marco & Mari The sweet and casual outfits for kids ages 2-14 from this Hong Kongbased brand will keep your kids up-to-date on the fashion front. Daily 9am-9.30pm.

4/F, 4066, Golden Resource Shopping Mall, Yuanda Donglu (west of Suzhou Qiao), Haidian District. (8887 5391) 马可 玛瑞, 海淀区 远大东路金源时代购物中心4层4066号 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 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6134) 朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾 国际商区SMM-42 Muji 1) Daily 10am-10pm. L322-330, China Central Place, 6 Xidawanglu, Chaoyang District.

(5969 5948); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. SMM73-79, M/F, Bldg 1, Solana Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6848); 3) Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-10pm. 1/F, Joy City, 131A Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (5971 6248) www.muji.net 无印良品, 1) 朝阳区西大 望路甲6号华贸购物中心L322-330; 2) 朝阳 区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区1号楼M层 SMM73-79; 3) 西城区西单北大街甲131号 大悦城1层 Nine Months Maternity Boutique Brain-child of ex-model Karen Page, this Hong Kong boutique specializes in fashion-forward maternity wear and lingerie. Their online store stocks a wide range of pieces for stylish moms and moms-to-be. (852 2868 5988, info@ninemonthshk.com) www.ninemonthshk. com Sanlitun Village An open-air shopping complex. Sanlitun Village South includes Adidas, Apple, Fossil, Nautica, Quiksilver, Steve Madden and Timberland. Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 6110) 三里屯Village, 朝阳区三里屯路19号 Sanlitun Village North The more luxurious side of The Village, with stores such as Diesel, Emporio Armani and Theory, as well as Chinese high-fashion brands like Mouse Ji and Eldi. Sanlitun Village North, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 7110) www. sanlitunvillage.com/eng 三里屯Village北区, 朝阳区三里屯路11号Village北区 Silk Street Market Rows upon rows of

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toddler and baby-sized clothing stalls can be found on the fourth floor. Choose from bibs, parkas, warm-ups, T-shirts, hats and more. Daily 9am-9pm. 8 Xiushui Dongjie, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(5169 8800) 秀水街, 朝阳区建国门外大街 秀水东街8号 Tot to Teen Moderately priced children’s clothing, including a quality selection of infant layette, toddler pajamas and preteen everyday wear. 1) Daily 9am-7pm. 703 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 4419, tot-to-teen@hotmail.com); 2) Daily 10am7pm. Stall 102, 30 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 9640, tot-to-teen@hotmail. com) 红马车儿童用品商店, 1) 顺义区天竺房 地产开发区荣祥广场703号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯 路30号102商店 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

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Beijing Debonair Design Studio Offers design consultation and manufacturing. With overseas educated designers, they provide clients with Chinese, American, modern, European and rustic interior decorating solutions. Services include interior design, interior accessories design, sale of curtain fabrics and sofa fabrics, upholstered furniture making, sale of ornaments. B1-18 Diplomatic Residence Compound, 19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District (8459 3667, Debonair@vip.sina.comcustomer) www. debonair.com.cn. 北京轻松元素艺术设计工 作室. t朝阳区东方东路19号官舍(外交公寓 会所)B1-18 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 Dazhong With 41 stores across Beijing, it’s easy to find a branch of this reliable chain, which stocks domestic and foreign brands of household appliances, TVs, DVD players, PCs and more.

Visit www.dzelec.com/bjmap.asp for a map showing all store locations. Or call toll-free 800 810 9110 for further information. Daily 9.30am7pm. 1) (First floor of Carrefour) Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District.; 2) 200 meters west of

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Dawang Qiao, Jianguo Lu (across from Wanda Plaza), Chaoyang District. (8884 9522) 大中电 器连锁店, 1) 朝阳区广渠路，家乐福楼下; 2) 朝阳区大望桥店,建国路大望桥往西200米 万达广场对面 Flexa Flexa sells durable, wooden kids’ furniture such as beds, desks, shelves, wardrobes, cribs and all the attendant accessories like mattresses, playpens, tunnels, linen, bean bags, changing mats and much, much more. Best of all, the items “grow” with your kids: for example, the Flexa (RMB 8,590) can be turned into an extendable trainer bed (from 120cm-200cm). Want your kids to think you’re the best parents ever? Get a bunk bed with a slide. 1) Daily 10am-8pm. B2/F, Cofco Plaza, 8 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6524 2726); 2) Daily 10am-8pm. 1/F, Lanjinglijia, Dazhongsi, Haidian District. (8211 7233); 3) Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm.

3/F, Red Star Macalline, 193 Dajiaoting Qiao, Chaoyang District. (8795 1515); 4) Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-9pm. 1/F, Easy Home, Golden Resouces Shopping Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8887 3379); 5) 9.30am7.30pm. 2/F, Easy Home, 65 Beisihuan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8462 9029) www.flexa.dk 芙 莱莎, 1) 东城区建国门内大街8号中粮广场地 下2层; 2) 海淀区大钟寺蓝景丽家1层; 3) 朝 阳区大郊亭桥193号东四环红星美凯龙3层; 4) 海淀区远大路1号世纪金源居然之家1层; 5) 朝阳区北四环东路65号居然之家2层 Gome In its 14 stores across the city, GOME stocks a wide range of home appliances as well as PCs and DVD players from the cheap to the mind-blowingly expensive. The sales assistants are very capable. If taking your player to another country, ask if it has encoding restrictions. See http://www.gome.com. cn/upload/2005/8/18/20050818053557142.jpg for all addresses. 1) Daily 9am-9pm. Shuangjing Qiao West, Chaoyang District. (5862 3091); 2) 1/F, Zhongxin Digital Building, 8 Zhongguancun Xiqu, Haidian District. (8287 1276, 8287 1259); 3) Daily 9am-7pm. 31 Beisanhuan Xilu, Haidian District. (8211 8637, freephone 800 990 6600) http://www.gome.com.cn/ 国美电器商城, 1) 朝阳区东三环双井桥西; 2) 海淀区中关村 西区8号中芯数码商城1层; 3) 海淀区北三 环西路31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） Lily’s Antiques Furniture Lily’s Antiques 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 Pacific Century Place Go to the basement of this upscale mall for extra-large diapers, sterilizing equipment, Braun hand blenders (great for pureeing food) as well as a pharmacy with baby cough syrup. Daily 10am-10pm. 2A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 3888) 太平洋百货, 朝 阳区工体北路甲2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.

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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) The Place Home to Spanish fashion chain Zara and Canadian shoe retailer Aldo’s flagship store.

Other outlets include Potato & Co., Folli Follie, Miss Sixty, Energie, Adidas, MAC makeup, Promod, Jessica, Chaterhouse and the Swiss Perfumery Shop. Daily 10am-10pm. 9A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1188) 世贸天阶, 朝阳区光华路甲9号 Roundabout Charity Distribution Store is a non-profit organization run by volunteers that accepts donations from the community and distributes them to people in need. They accept donations of almost anything: clothing, furniture and much more. Any items that are not needed by the charities, such as handbags and jewelery, are sold in their store. All proceeds fund their operation: truck hire, rent etc. Mon-Sat 9.30am5.30pm. Opposite the East Gate of the International School of Beijing, 10 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District. (137 1801 1124 (English), 137 1805 3814 (Chinese only)) www.roundaboutchina. com 顺义区北京顺义国际学校东门的对面， 安华街10号 Spbang This online resource has an expansive product line, offering area rugs, rattan furniture, Christmas decorations, trampolines, bedding and towels, and more. (contactus@spbang.com) www.spbang.com Suning 1) Daily 9am-9pm. 5 Balizhuang Dongli, Chaoyang District. (6557 9996); 2) Bldg 116, Wangjing Huayuan, Chaoyang District. (6471 7866) 苏宁电器, 1) 朝阳区八里庄东里5号; 2) 朝阳区望京花园116号楼

Xingshou Town,, Changping District. (8459 0809, jiyunliang@vip.163.com) 德润屋, 昌平区兴寿 镇辛庄草莓园 Green Cow Organic Farm Donggezhuang (10 min north of the International Exhibition Center), Houshayu Zhen, Shunyi District.

(8046 4301, 135 0113 6920, 6433 4435 (fax), thelovelygreencow@gmail.com) 绿牛有机农庄, 顺义区北京绿牛有机农场（北京京承高速与机 场北线交汇处的东北方向董各庄附近）

Photography Studios & Services The Age of Innocence Photo Studio Daily 9am-6pm. 21 LiangmaqiaoLu,Fenghuayuan 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 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 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 10am-6pm.

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

Villa Lifestyles Villa Lifestyles has been serving Beijing communities for four years. Discover a wide selection of BBQs and accessories, the Mosquito Magnet, trampolines, IQAir Air Purifiers and more. F/4, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (8046 1260, 6457 1922, info@villalifestyles.cn) www.villalifestyles.cn 顺义 区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆广场四层 Xingfu Mama (Happy Mother) Devoted entirely to the needs of mothers and their little bundles of joy, Xingfu Mama boasts a wide range of maternity wear, baby products and toys. Chinese brand names are stocked alongside imported ones like Nuk (Germany), Pigeon (Japan) and Piyo Piyo (Singapore). Member’s cards offer a 20 percent discount. Daily 9am-8.30pm. 112 Xinjiekou Nandajie, Xicheng District. (6615 9808) www.xingfumama.com 幸福妈妈孕婴专卖, 西 城区新街口南大街112号

Organic Goods Agrilandia Italian Farm Fireplace Restaurant Daily 9am-9pm. Baigezhuangcun, Mapozhen, Shunyi District. (6940 7700, 130 0127 1094) www.agrilandia.cn 意大利农场壁炉餐厅, 顺义区马坡镇白各庄村 De Run Wu Translating as “House of Virtue,” this family-run organic farm consists of a greenhouse growing over 100 types of crops yearround. Visitors can purchase produce for RMB 20 per kilo (minimum 4 kilos) and they deliver for an additional RMB 20 on two runs a week. They also sell organic detergents, soap nuts, natural cleaners and more. Strawberry Fields, Xinzhuang,

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 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

Services CoffeeArtCafe This catering service offers coffee and tea Classics, fruit milk shakes, homemade baked goods, fruit and vegetable salads, ice-cream, popcorn, hot-dogs and soft drinks for birthday parties, shop openings, workshops, festivals and more. Also has gift and picnic baskets. (Call Bianca on 137 0102 4509, www. thecoffeeartcafe.com) Asian Tigers K.C. Dat (China) Ltd. 19 Shunchi Lu, Konggang Wuliu Jidi, Shunyi District. (6415 1188) www.asiantigersgroup. com 顺义区空港物流基地顺驰路19号 Austen Morris Associates Austen Morris provide independent financial advice for expatriates, including finance planning for children’s education. Call for an initial consultation. Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm. Ste 2509, Beijing Silver Tower, 2 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6410 7030) www. austenmorris.com 朝阳区东三环北路2号南 银大厦2509室 Baodao Optical Megastore Daily 9.30am9pm. B52 Dongsanhuan Nanlu (northeast corner of Jinsong Qiao, near Jinsong Subway Station B exit), Chaoyang District, Chaoyang

Directories 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 BabyPioneer Baby Hands and Feet Casting Studio Open since November 2006, BabyPioneer Baby Hands and Feet Casting Studio is popular with new parents looking to create special keepsake gifts for their kids. High-quality and non-toxic molding gel is used to collect 3-D impression molds of infant palms and soles; 100% hardwood frames and acid-free mat boards are provided to package the gifts. House calls available, or go to the studio for a 10% discount and a free Kindermusik preview. Prices range from RMB 558-1,600. Rm 1603, Bldg 1, Zhujiang Luoma Jiayuan, 107 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (139 1018 5735, babypioneer@vip.sina. com) 朝阳区朝阳北路107号院珠江罗马嘉园 1号楼1603室

(8449 9000 (leasing hotline), 6415 4724, mary. han@embassyhouse.com.cn) http://www. embassyhouse.com/ 万国公寓, 东城区东直门 外小街18号 Face Painting by Nina Griffee Provides face painting services for children’s parties and events. Highest level of safety and hygiene is met and only water-based face paints are used.

Up to 12 children per hour can be painted and all materials are provided by the artist. Parties RMB 200 per hour plus travel expenses. Face painting day workshops are also available for adults. Workshops run the whole day and includes hygiene and safety training, skin irritant testing, brush and sponge techniques, face paint design structure and color combination study.

Workshops are RMB 225 per hour plus travel expenses. (152 1001 7548, ninagriffee@hotmail. co.uk) www.ninagriffee.co.uk

shipments. Keep an eye out for specials, such as free air freight with certain container sizes or percentage discounts for early booking during peak seasons. (8447 7496) www. linksmoving.asia Midland Realty Daily 9.30am-9pm. B1/F, Euro Plaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. (8046 3208) www.midland.com.cn 美联 物业, 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆时尚购物 中心地下一层 Partybox Formerly Maggie’s this party planning company organizes parties for all occasions: birthdays, bachelorette, holidays and much more.

There are many themes to choose from such as animal, princess, pirate, Neverland, dance and CSI detective. Parties can be indoors or outdoors.

(134 0111 0031, sally.zhong@live.com) Piñatas by Mr. Zhang Piñata-maker Mr. Zhang learned his craft at the Mexican embassy.

It costs RMB 300 for piñatas of any shape, and you purchase the piñata’s contents separately and fill it on your own. Order at least two weeks in advance. (137 0103 9306) The Wine Republic Mon-Fri 9am-6pm.

Rm 303, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5869 7050, info@thewinerepublic.com) www.thewinerepublic.com 朝阳区东三环路39号建外Soho11座 303室

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Beijing Top Rated Car Rental Service Co.Ltd. Provides long term leasing with or without drivers for family or business, short term leasing with drivers for travelling, English-speaking drivers, airport-pick up/ drop off, drivers only is also fine. (Sedan, Van and Bus) Daily 24hours.

Rm 1012, B Tower, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6504 7266, haitao1188@live. cn) www.sxsdcar.com 朝阳区东四环中路39号 B座1012室 Beijing Goodview Property Agency Co., Ltd. Mon-Sat 9am-6pm. Rm 6A3, 6/F, East Wing, Hanwei Plaza, 7 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 6166) www.goodviewpro.com 华 嘉汇, 朝阳区光华路7号汉威大厦东区6层 6A3室 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 Bouceabout The perfect place for everything inflatable. Rent bouncy castles, climbing walls and other fun activities perfect for parties or community events. 60 Guangqu Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8770 4047, 133 1139 1468) www.bjtrdl.com 天仁达莱, 朝阳区广渠东路 60号 Crown Relocations Crown Relocations services include domestic and international transportation of household goods, home and school search, storage, expense management, policy consulting and program administration, online tracking tools, transit protection and intercultural services. We provide services for corporations, diplomats and private customers. Crown Relocations, a division of the Crown Worldwide Group, serves over 10,000 customers from over 200 locations in 50 countries. (5801 8088), www. crownrelo.com www.crownworldwide.com DB Schenker Logistics A German freight forwarding company with more than 2,000 offices in more than 130 countries worldwide. Provides a wide scope of services, including door to door moves internationally and domestically. Multilingual staff on hand.

5 Tianwei Sijie, Tianzhu Airport Industrial Area A, Shunyi District. (8048 0126, 8048 0099) www.dbschenker.com.cn 顺义区天竺 空港工业区A区天纬四街5号 Embassy House Daily 8.30am-5.30am. 18 Donzhimenwai Xiaojie, Dongcheng District.

IQ Air While little can be done about outdoor air pollution, we can certainly have an impact on the air we breathe inside our homes and offices.

IQAir has been providing air-cleaning solutions since 1963. Swiss precision and technology go into every unit, creating an excellent price-toperformance ratio. 1) Rm 2201-02, Air China Plaza, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8447 5800, 400 650 1266, info@iqair-china.com); 2) 2LY1-05, Solana Lifestyle Shopping Center, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5905 6768, info@iqair-china.com); 3) 4/F, 417 Seasons Place, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0179, info@iqair-china.com); 4) 4/F, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6457 1922, info@iqair-china.com) www. iqair-china.com 1) 朝阳区霄云路36号国航大厦 2201-02室; 2) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港 湾购物中心2LY1-05; 3) 西城区金城坊街金 融街417号四层; 4) 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号 欧陆广场4层 Lily Nails 1) Shop 218, 2/F, Yangguang Jinjie, 2 Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (5135 7245); 2) Unit 5, B/1F, Bonjour Supermarket, 5 Jianguomen Dajie, Chaoyang District. (136 8148 3308); 3) B1102, B/1F, Block A, Sanlitun Soho, Chaoyang District. (8590 0569); 4) Shop 4, 1/F (east side), Yashow Clothing Market, 58 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5944 0872); 5) Shop 3020, 3/F, 3.3 Shopping Center, 33 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5136 5919); 6) Daily 9.30am-9pm. Shop 4018, 4/F, Yashow Clothing Market, 58 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(6416 6441); 7) Shop 2049, 2/F, 3.3 Shopping Center, 33 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District.

(5136 5829, 136 8148 3308); 8) 2 Ginza Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (southeast of Dongzhimen Bridge), Dongcheng District. 1) 朝阳区芳园西 路2号阳光金街2层218号; 2) 朝阳区建国门 大街5号法宝超市地下一层5号; 3) 朝阳区三 里屯Soho A座，地下一层B1102号; 4) 朝阳 区工体北路58号雅秀市场1层4号; 5) 朝阳区 三里屯北街33号3.3大厦3层3020号; 6) 朝阳 区工体北路58号雅秀市场4层4018号; 7) 朝 阳区三里屯北街33号3.3大厦2层2049号; 8) 东城区东直门外大街48号东方银座2楼(东直 门桥东南侧) Links Moving Beijing Wholly owned moving company established in Hong Kong in 1997 with full range of household moving services and storage options. Now handles over 3,000 international moves worldwide each year. Great website, offering information including freight container sizes and details, online quotes available for smaller

Beijing Comic City Got a manga maniac on your hands? Drop him off here and he’ll spend hours drooling over the selection of comic book, cartoon and video game paraphernalia (but keep your eyes peeled because some of the goods are definitely not rated PG!). Sun-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9.30pm. 6/F, Soxiu Mall, 40 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District. (5167 1241, hehefu@bjcartooncity.com) 北京动漫城, 崇文区崇文门外大街40号搜秀商城6层 Chicco Colorful mobiles, infant gyms, activity tables, baby phones and toy cars that are purportedly designed to foster your child’s mental development. The store has more than 15 branches around town; just a few are listed below. 1) Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. NB136, B1/F, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 6721); 2) Daily 9am-10pm. Lufthansa Shopping Center, 6/F, 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1188 ext 675); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. 5/F, Pacific Century Place, 2A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(6539 3888) 智高儿童用品, 1) 朝阳区建国门 外大街1号国贸商城地下1层NB136; 2) 朝阳 区亮马桥路52号燕莎购物中心6楼; 3) 朝阳区 工体北路甲2号太平洋百货5楼 Decathlon This popular French company now has outlets throughout China. The store supplies equipment for tons of different athletic activities – individual and team sports, land and water sports – from running to sailing, from squash to volleyball. Daily 10am-9pm. 195 Dongsihuan Zhonglu (near Dajiaoting), Chaoyang District.

(8777 8788) 迪卡侬运动超市, 朝阳区东四环 中路195号（靠近大郊亭） 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 Jack Toys Jenny-of-the-suburbs continues to expand her empire. In her flagship store, beyond the bedding, the flowers, the DVDs, the clothing and the cosmetics, you can find a medium-sized selection of moderately priced (but often cheaply made) toys. Also provides balloon delivery service for birthday parties (RMB 3-5 per balloon).

Daily 9am-8pm. Inside Jenny Lou’s Supermarket, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (136 8330 0568) 顺义区 天竺房地产开发区荣祥广场Jenny Lou’s超 市内 Kidsland Offers a wide range of toys brands such as Lego, Hasbro (Monopoly, Transformers, Star wars, Playdoh, Playskool, My little pony, Little pet shop and Baby Alive), Chicco (italian

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baby toys), Schleich (small plastic animals) and Siku (small vehicles). 1) Daily 10am-10pm.

L407, South Place, The Place. 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1481, 6448 2105 ext. 128); 2) 206, F/1, Lido Place, 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6908); 3) Rm 0423 Jiamao Shopping Center, 33 Guangshun Beidajie, Chaoyang District. (8472 9412); 4) 411-412 Xindong’an Plaza, 138 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6528 8624) www.kidslandchina.com 1) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶南街 四层L407; 2) 朝阳区将台路6号丽都商业广场 一层206号店铺; 3) 朝阳区广顺北大街33号嘉 茂购物中心四层0423号店铺; 4) 东城区王府 井大街138号新东安411-412 Kids Plus Is your child looking for something to go with her magic wand? Many a Beijing parent has made an emergency trip to this Shunyi toy store to pick up a fairy or Batman costume (RMB 190) to reward junior for staying dry all night.

Wide selection for a small shop but toys can be a bit pricey. If you are looking for Little Tikes gear, Kids Plus can order from an extensive catalogue with a turnaround of a few weeks. Daily 9am7pm. 701 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 4572) 顺义区天竺房地产开发区荣祥广场701号 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 Leyou Sells toys from brands like Chicco, Koochie, Play Doh, Playwell and Ravensburger.

Prices are competitive and you can order online. 1) Daily 9am-8pm. 111 Jiaodaokou Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6405 6406); 2) Daily 9am8pm. East gate of Sanyuanli Community, opposite Silver Tower (between Sanyuan Qiao and Sanyuan Dongqiao), Chaoyang District. (6463 8880); 3) Daily 9.30am-9pm. 203-204 Section A, 9 Wangjing Jie, Chaoyang District. (5920 3191); 4) Daily 9am-8pm. 143, Beituchen Xilu, Haidian District. (6201 7536) www.leyou.com 乐友儿童 用品, 1) 东城区交道口大街111号; 2) 朝阳 区南银大厦对面三源里社区东门(三元桥和三 元东桥之间）; 3) 朝阳区望京街9号A区203204; 4) 海淀区北土城西路143号 MUMA Smart Toys What could be better than toys that promote intelligence? MUMA Smart Toys, the Beijing-based toy maker, creates high quality and colorful toys fashioned out of wood, and tailored to specific age groups. Toys are designed and packaged with the goal of environmental protection. These toys promote creativity, visual perception, and motor coordination -- not to mention plain old fun. Daily 10am10pm. SMM-20, Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5905 6115) 木马智慧玩具, 朝阳区朝阳公园 路6号蓝色港湾国际商区一栋广场层SMM-20 PLay-ism This toy store seems aimed at wealthy families that want to inculcate the gospel of conspicuous consumption in their little emperors with a range of pricey toys including a Ferrari-brand tricycle (RMB 1,980) and a Ferrari toy car (RMB 11,800) as well as a junior-sized replica Lance Armstrong Tour de France bike jersey and a “Champions League” Foosball table (RMB 3,980). Budding scientists will enjoy the brainier items such as the deluxe microscope and telescope set. Daily 10am-10pm. L408, South Bldg, The Place, A9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1385) 玩主义, 朝阳区光华路甲 9号世贸天阶南楼L408 Qingmuwu Animals of all sizes and shapes line

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the shelves of this stuffed toy menagerie. Come for the classics, like the giant teddy bears, or choose one of the cool, spiral snakes made to wind around your arm. Or better yet, give your child’s bedroom a bourgeois boost with a soft and cuddly fake tiger skin rug! 1) Daily 9.30am9.30pm. 426 Dongsi Beidajie,, Dongcheng District. (6401 3096); 2) Daily 10.30am-10pm. 21-2 Meishuguan Jie, Dongcheng District. (6405 7606) 青木屋, 1) 东城区东四北大街426号; 2) 东 城区美术馆街21-2号 Sanrio 1) 1 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 6350); 2) 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6616 6498); 3) Beijing APM, 138 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. 1) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街1号; 2) 西城区西单北 大街133号; 3) 东城区王府井大街138号北京 新东安广场 Steiff This Steiff store, the first of its kind in China, stocks an assortment of the classic mohair teddy bears and animals, famous worldwide for being firm childhood favorites. Adults will be enchanted by the adorable limited edition bears, including one playing violin in a purple dress (RMB 3,980), a bear in a pilot’s outfit (RMB 3,880), and one in full bridal attire (RMB 1,480).

Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. EB 106, B1/F, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 9875) 泰迪熊, 朝阳 区建国门外大街1号国贸商城地下1层EB106 T.O.T.S. This is the place to visit for “intelligent” wooden toys from abroad like building blocks, rocking horses, boats, playhouses and seagull mobiles. T.O.T.S. also stocks items like Teletubbies dolls, wax crayons and xylophones. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. F4, Wangjing Mall, 33 Wangjing Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8472 9898); 2) Daily 9am-9.30pm. F1, New China Children’s Store, 168 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District.

(6528 1774) www.tots.com.cn 头大原创玩具 房, 1) 朝阳区望京大街33号嘉茂大厦4层; 2) 东城区王府井大街168号新中国儿童用品 商店一楼

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, swimming, tennis, track and field/athletics. Available for young athletes (ages 4-18) and their families. MonFri 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 half-courts 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 8am-10pm. 108 Chongwenmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6512 9377) 东单体 育中心, 东城区崇文门内大街108号 East Gate Plaza Fitness Center RMB 50 will get you an hour on a half-court and one basketball (to be returned!). Daily 8am10pm. 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 Sports Beijing Mon-Fri 10am-6pm. Lido Country Club 2/F, Holiday Inn Lido Hotel, 6 Jiang Tai Road, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (6430 1370) www.sportsbj.org-

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

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

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

Football (Soccer)

Climbing O’le Climbing 10am-10pm Mon-Fri, 10am8pm Sat & Sun. 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) 10am-8pm. C/F, East Lake Villa, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District.; 2) 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) 东 城区东直门外大街东湖别墅; 2) 朝阳区榆阳路 4号优山美地别墅儿童俱乐部2层 Ding’s RAD Ballet Studio Founded by Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) instructor, JinCheng Ding in 1997, Ding’s RAD Ballet Studio follows the original RAD Graded syllabus while still giving students the freedom to develop their individual style. This studio is one of the few places in Beijing where students can learn the original RAD syllabus, take the RAD graded examinations and awarded the RAD Certificate from the RAD headquarters UK. Classes available from age 4 to adult and range from beginner to advanced. Instruction in Chinese and English. 2A, Tiyuguan Lu, Dongcheng District, Dongcheng District. (151 1020 0236, balletdeluxe@gmail.com) 东城区东城区体育 馆路甲2号 J-Ballet School Formerly the Western Ballet School, J-Ballet offers instruction in Chinese, Japanese or English to children and adults. Courses are divided into fall (Sept-Dec), spring (Feb-July) and summer (July-Aug) terms. Children’s lessons are in six levels (RMB 60-80 per class). Adult classes are RMB 80 each, with packages of 10 lessons for RMB 700 and 20 lessons for RMB 1200. Students get 10% discount on adult classes. 1) Pulse Health Club, Kempinski Hotel, Lufthansa centre, 50 Liangmaqiao lu., Chaoyang District.; 2) 1/F, Bldg D, Jingxiu Yuan, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

(8453 3003; 138 0103 6364 (Ms. Takeda); 138 0113 5877 (Ms. Tang)) www.j-ballet. com J-芭蕾教室, 2) 朝阳区幸福村中路景绣 园D座一层西侧

Diving SinoScuba Offers PADI Open Water and advanced scuba courses, with trips to the Blue Zoo Aquarium arranged for ages 10 and up. Classes available in Chinese and English.

(135 0116 3629, steven@sinoscuba.com) www.sinoscuba.com

Bowling

Fencing

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

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/

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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. 9am-6pm. 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

Golf Beijing Ladies Golf Beijing Ladies Golf is comprised of enthusiastic ladies of different nationalities who share a passion for golf. They also organize fun events such as games, luncheons, dinners, golf clinics and workshops. All lady golf enthusiasts are welcome to play every Thursday at courses around Beijing. Join for awards, prizes and (of course) lots of fun. Email beijingladiesgolf@gmail.com or visit www. beijingladiesgolf.org for more information. (beijingladiesgolf@gmail.com) www.beijingladiesgolf.org Greystone Golf Center Daily 9am-9pm. 1 Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8450 7173) 朝阳区香江北路1号 LDSS Beijing Seven Cedars Golf Club Largest golf driving range in Eastern Beijing with 2 storey, 130 tee-boxes and complete affiliated facilities of par 3 9 hole , bunker, putting green, English-speaking PGA Academy, sauna,pro shop, and kids entertainment zone. Spacious place and turf are good for group gatherings like golf weddings, birthdays and parties. Non-members: RMB80 / 100 balls (Weekdays)RMB120/100 balls (Weekends & Holidays)RMB 0-40/club rental.

RMB10 for light charge. Mon 12am-9pm, Tue-Sun: 7 am-9pm. West of Qi Ke Shu Exit, East Fifth Ring Road, Chaoyang District. (159 1063 8196) 朝阳区隆德盛世北京七棵树高尔 夫俱乐部 朝阳区东五环内侧七棵树出口西侧 下到即达 SGA Golf Coaching Center The SGA Golf Academy offers one-on-one golf coaching for children ages 5 and up from SGA-qualified, professional golf coaches. Lessons can be designed for children at beginner or intermediate levels. Instruction covers everything from the full grip and swing technique to golf etiquette and handicap calculation.

Clubs are provided with a purchased package. RMB 6,500 (total 15 half-hour lessons).

Other packages and lesson-combinations are available. 8am-8pm (summer); 9am-6pm (winter). Chaoyang Kosaido Golf Club, 9A Nongzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District.

(6507 7389, 400 650 5169, info@sga-china. com) www.sga-china.com 朝阳区农展馆南 路甲九号 SGA Junior Golf Coaching Offers one-onone golf coaching for children ages 5 and up, from SGA-qualified, Australian PGA-certified golf coaches. Lessons can be designed for children at beginner or intermediate levels.

Instruction covers everything from the full grip and swing technique to golf etiquette and handicap calculation. Clubs are provided for the duration of a purchased package.

RMB 7,500 (10 lessons), RMB 13,000 (20 lessons) (does not include ball and green fees).

Coaching center is located at Chaoyang Kosaido Golf Club, Shangsilu Cun, Tuanjiehu Xiaoqu, Chaoyang District. (6507 7389, 400 650 5169) www.SGA-China.com 朝阳广济堂 高尔夫俱乐部, 朝阳区团结湖小区上四路村

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 China Culture Center The hyperactive stepchild of the Chinese Culture Club, the Amblers head out almost every weekend, usually to locations with historical or cultural significance in addition to their natural beauty. RMB 150-400 for day trips, more for overnight excursions. 20% discount for kids. Online registration usually required.

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

Horse Riding Beijing Ladies Golf Beijing Ladies Golf is comprised of enthusiastic ladies of different nationalities who share a passion for golf. They also organize fun events such as games, luncheons, dinners, golf clinics and workshops. All lady golf enthusiasts are welcome to play every Thursday at courses around Beijing. Join for awards, prizes and (of course) lots of fun. Email beijingladiesgolf@gmail.com or visit www. beijingladiesgolf.org for more information. (beijingladiesgolf@gmail.com) www.beijingladiesgolf.org LDSS Beijing Seven Cedars Golf Club Largest golf driving range in Eastern Beijing with 2 storey, 130 tee-boxes and complete affiliated facilities of par 3 9 hole , bunker, putting green, English-speaking PGA Academy, sauna,pro shop, and kids entertainment zone. Spacious place and turf are good for group gatherings like golf weddings, birthdays and parties. Non-members: RMB80 / 100 balls (Weekdays)RMB120/100 balls (Weekends & Holidays)RMB 0-40/club rental.

RMB10 for light charge. Mon 12am-9pm, Tue-Sun: 7 am-9pm. West of Qi Ke Shu Exit, East Fifth Ring Road, Chaoyang District. (159 1063 8196) 朝阳区隆德盛世北京七棵树高尔 夫俱乐部 朝阳区东五环内侧七棵树出口西侧 下到即达 SGA Golf Coaching Center The SGA Golf Academy offers one-on-one golf coaching for children ages 5 and up from SGA-qualified, professional golf coaches. Lessons can be designed for children at beginner or intermediate levels. Instruction covers everything from the full grip and swing technique to golf etiquette and handicap calculation.

Clubs are provided with a purchased package. RMB 6,500 (total 15 half-hour lessons).

Other packages and lesson-combinations are available. 8am-8pm (summer); 9am-6pm (winter). Chaoyang Kosaido Golf Club, 9A Nongzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District.

(6507 7389, 400 650 5169, info@sga-china. com) www.sga-china.com 朝阳区农展馆南 路甲九号 SGA Junior Golf Coaching Offers one-onone golf coaching for children ages 5 and up, from SGA-qualified, Australian PGA-certified golf coaches. Lessons can be designed for children at beginner or intermediate levels.

Instruction covers everything from the full grip and swing technique to golf etiquette and handicap calculation. Clubs are provided for the duration of a purchased package.

RMB 7,500 (10 lessons), RMB 13,000 (20 lessons) (does not include ball and green fees).

Directories Coaching center is located at Chaoyang Kosaido Golf Club, Shangsilu Cun, Tuanjiehu Xiaoqu, Chaoyang District. (6507 7389, 400 650 5169) www.SGA-China.com 朝阳广济堂 高尔夫俱乐部, 朝阳区团结湖小区上四路村

Martial Arts Beijing Jiujitsu Academy Offers classes in Brazilian jiujitsu, as well as mixed martial arts (classes include Thai boxing, boxing, judo and wushu) taught by internationally trained and certified instructors. Age 14 and up only.Price range:RMB 680-3200 depending on different packages of training period.

E-52 Boxing and Fitness Club, 5-6/F, Tianyuan Heping Shangsha, 17 Hepingli Zhongjie, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (5129 5028, 138 0137 8214, info@bjjchina.com) www.bjjchina.com/en北京安迪柔术馆, 朝阳 区朝阳区和平里中街17号天元和平商厦5、6层 北京E-52俱乐部 Black Tiger Fight Club Black Tiger Kids Jiu-Jitsu 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 Jinghua Wushu Association Traditional, combat-style Chinese wushu for kids ages 5 and up, taught in English by teachers from Shaolin. The youngest aspiring masters start off with moves based on different animals; older, more experienced learners study traditional Shaolin forms. Beijing Riviera: Mon 4.30-5.30pm (ages 4-7), Wed 5-6 pm (ages 4-7). Kempinski Pulse Club: Thu 5-6.30pm (ages 7-9), Sat 3-4.30pm (ages 7-9), Sat 4.30-6pm (ages 7-9), Sun 4-5.30pm (ages 4-6). Adult classes and private lessons also available. RMB 700/ten classes. F1, Pulse Health Club, Kempinski Hotel Apartment, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu., Chaoyang District. (135 2228 3751 (English/French), 131 4107 2677 (English/Chinese), jinghuawushu@yahoo. com.cn) www.jinghuawushu.com 朝阳区亮 马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店公寓地下1层都市脉 搏俱乐部

Sailing Beijing Aofan Sailing Club Located in Beijing Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park.

The exclusive sailing club in Beijing offers wide range of sailing boats for kids and for adults. Professional instructors provide dedicated courses to every sailing lovers. Open May-Nov, daily 9am-6pm. RMB 150/h, RMB 2000/14h. Inside Beijing Olympic RowingCanoeing Park, Shunyi District. www.bjaofan. net 北京奥帆帆船俱乐部, 顺义区白马路19号奥 林匹克水上公园内 Beijing Sailing Centre Located 90mins from Beijing by train, the Beijing Sailing Club provides a range of dinghy sailing boats to suit all abilities and age groups, from Optimists for kids fun, Topper Topaz for adult learners through to the Topper Omega for spinnaker and trapezing experience. Qualified English and Chinese instructors offer weekend courses for those wanting to gain experience (RMB 1,900) and the 1 hour

Sailing Experience (RMB 240) is a gentle introduction to dinghy sailing and features of each sailing boat. Open May-Oct. 22 Wenti Road, Haigang District, Qinhuangdao.

(0335 856 0916, enquiries@beijingsailing. com) www.beijingsailing.com 秦皇岛市海 港区文体路22号 (15 00 118 9580, 335 856 0916, enquiries@beijingsailing.com) www. beijingsailing.com

Swimming MultiSport This organization is well-established in Shanghai and Hong Kong and operate theirgymnastics, trampolining and swimming coaching programs at various schools and clubs around Beijing.MultiSport’s foreign coaches are specialists in their fields and all lessons are conducted in English.

Children may progress from Parent and Baby classes through to swimming confidently in the four principal strokes and to eventually advance through the Amateur Swimming Association badge award scheme. Lessons are available for adults upon request. RMB 240/30min, 300/45min, 360/1hr for private lessons (136 8107 8446, 6507 2971, admin@multisport.com.cn) Splash Recreation Club Boasts a large outdoor/indoor pool, a sand volleyball court, a playground, a gym, pingpong tables, a poolside bar and restaurant. The hotel also has squash and tennis courts as well as a sauna. Mon-Fri: RMB 80, RMB 40 (children); Sat-Sun: RMB 130, RMB 65 (children). RMB 35 (Oct 1-Apr 31). Free for children under 4. Daily 6am-10pm. Sino-Swiss Hotel, 9 Xiao Tianzhu Nanlu, Shunyi District. (6456 5588 ext 1217) www.sino-swisshotel.com 浪花俱乐 部, 顺义区小天竺南路9号国都大饭店 Water Cube (Happy Magic Water Cube Waterpark) 10am-9pm. Olympic Green, Beichen Lu, Chaoyang District. (8437 0125) http://waterpark.water-cube.com/english/index.aspx 朝阳区北辰路奥林匹克公园内 Dragon Fire Swim Team Nearly 130 international students receive training in competitive swimming under the tutelage of founder and head coach Kevin Hua. Instruction is offered for kids ages 4-18 at the beginning (able to swim 10m), intermediate and advanced levels. The team has competed in races in Singapore and Hong Kong, and also competes with local Chinese teams. RMB 60-90 per lesson, RMB 1,2004,500 per season (depends on the level, number of times a week, etc), plus RMB 300 registration fee. Training is offered at various times and locations, seven days a week.To register, contact Coach Hua. (136 0106 4534, dragonfireswimming@gmail.com) www.dragonfire.com.cn

formance 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 selfconfidence 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@gs-academy.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@gsacademy.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 Hot Shot Tennis Tennis lessons and camps for youth and adults at locations throughout Beijing. Classes taught in English by foreign coaches. All skill levels welcome. Chaoyang Gongyuan Tennis Center (Chaoyang Park South Gate) No. 1, Chaoyang Gongyuan South Road, Chaoyang District. (136 8318 9305, hotshottennis@gmail.com) www.hotshottennischina.com 朝阳区亮马桥路40号, 中 日青年交流中心 Potter’s Wheel International Elementary and Tennis School Offers junior tennis education program for kids ages 5 and up. Instruction is by international coaches following the LTA curriculum. Group classes RMB 160 for 90 min (ages 5-8), RMB 210 for 2 hrs (ages 9-14). Tailored classes RMB 190/ hr. 1 Langxinzhuang Lu, Chaoyang District., Chaoyang District. (8538 3269) 匠心之轮国 际学校, 朝阳区郎辛庄路1号

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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 semiprivate 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 Incy Wincy Yoga Founded in 2006 by two mothers looking for activities for their kids, Incy Wincy Yoga has ten fully trained caring instructors providing preschool activities in Beijing (Yoga from baby to 12 years old). 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 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

Friendship Hotel To many swimmers’ regret, this former outdoor pool has a newly erected roof – but that means it’s now open all year long. RMB 100, RMB 50 (kids under 1.2m). Daily 7am-11pm. 1 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. (6849 8888 ext 32) www.bjfriendshiphotel.com 北京友谊宾 馆, 海淀区中关村南大街1号 Holiday Inn Lido Health Club Jacuzzi, pool, sauna, gym included in ticket price.

RMB 16,800 for a year round membership.

Daily 4.30am-11pm. 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6688 ext 1871, bc@hilb.net. cn) 北京丽都假日饭店游泳馆, 朝阳区将台 路6号

Tennis 6th Sense Tennis Academy International tennis camp franchise offers lessons for adults and kids in a facility that includes the Potters-Wheel center, a swimming pool, fitness room, numerous courts and more. 1 Langxinzhuang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8538 1073/3269, china@6sensetennis.com) http:// www.6thsenseacademy.com/academy/china1 朝阳区郎辛庄路1号 GS Academy GS Academy is a High Per-

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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 e-mail with the date of your past event and a brief description to jenniferbushman@beijing-kids.com by September 12.

Beijing REGO British School Open Day On June 18, The Beijing REGO British School held an open day for parents and kids who enjoyed Snag Golf and food provided by Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q.

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Summer Fun at Etonkids CBD Central Park On July 15, families gathered at Etonkids CBD Central Park for the school’s seasonal event “Happy Summertime.”

PHOTOS: KARA CHIN AND COURTESY OF ETONKIDS

China National Convention Center Expos From July 29 to August 1, The International Child Education Expo, Kids Fun Expo and China Children and Women Industry Expo were held at the China National Convention Center on the Olympic Green.

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The Circuit 3e Field Day On June 17, 3e held their International Field Day.

CISB Summer Camp From June 27 to August 12, the CISB Summer Camp welcomed children from 18 months to 15 years old.

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Ivy Bilingual School Graduation Ceremony On June 17, Ivy Bilingual School Ocean Express campus held their graduation ceremony at Tiandi Theatre.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF HARROW AND IVY BILINGUAL SCHOOL

Harrow Speech Day On June 26, Harrow’s Speech Day was held at the Beijing Marriott City Wall.

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The Circuit ISB Science Safari On April 26, ISB elementary students participated in Science Safari.

Western Academy of Beijing New Student Orientation On August 11 and 12, new families were welcomed to the Western Academy of Beijing at the new student orientation.

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PHOTOS: COURTESY OF BEIJING PLAYHOUSE AND THE FAMILIER

The Familier Visits 798 On July 13, The Familier brought children to 798 to visit several galleries and explore the area.

Beijing Playhouse Academy of Performing Arts On the last day of theater camp, students performed Sleeping Beauty for their friends and family.

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The Circuit Dulwich Early Years Performances On June 16, Year One performed “The Magic Potion,” and Year Two performed “Ballooning around the World!”

Bethel Teaching Kids to Care Program DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing is participating in a series of charity activities with Bethel Training Center for The Blind. On July 8, a chef showed kids how to bake cookies and wrap dumplings.

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The Circuit Daystar’s Annual Sports Day On May 20, Daystar Academy’s bilingual kindergarten held their annual sports day.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF DAYSTAR AND HOK

House of Knowledge Teacher Training Program From August 22 to 26, a fun group of educators from all over the world gathered for a teacher training program held at HoK Victoria Gardens campus.

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The Klena Family photo by Judy Zhou New Zealander Justine Klena is the preschool director for The Children’s Learning Center of Beijing. She and her husband John, a microbiologist from the US, have been living in Beijing for the past two years. They love discovering new places in the city and spending time with their 14-year-old son Callum and 9-year-old daughter Sofia. Here are some of their favorite spots around the capital. Jennifer Bushman Would you like to share your Beijing Favorites? E-mail editor@beijing-kids.com.

Rainy Day Activity We stay inside and play board games.

Favorite Family Restaurant Blue Frog and Kro’s Nest.

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Favorite Shopping Spots Mango, Zara, Esprit, and Yashow Market.

Favorite Beijing Neighborhood We love wandering the hutongs of Gulou.

Weekend Fun Temple of Heaven to people-watch.

Kids Beg Us To Go To The waterpark in the Water Cube.

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Date Night We like to try a new restaurant each time, but we like going to Malacca Legend Restaurant.

Best Place for Special Occasions Bubblicious Brunch at The Westin Chaoyang.

Best Way to Relax Going for walks or riding bikes together. In the summer, we swim at the pool in our complex.

Family Rituals We try to sit down together for dinner as a family every night during the week. Saturday mornings, Dad makes pancakes!

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