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生态经济(英文版) 主管单位 云南出版集团公司 主办单位 云南教育出版社 出版 生态经济杂志社 社长 李安泰 主编 高晓铃 地址 昆明市环城西路 609 号云南新闻出版大楼 4 楼 邮政编码 650034 国内统一刊号 CN53-1197/F 国际标准刊号 ISSN1673 – 0178 Editorial Planning Manager Jonathan White Deputy Editorial Planning Manager Iain Shaw Arts & Culture, Ecology and Community Editorial Planner Mary Dennis Dining Editorial Planner Tom O'Malley Art Editorial Planner Madeleine O'Dea Music Editorial Planner Wang Ge Stage Editorial Planner Cecily Huang Style Editorial Planner Belle Zhao Copy Editor Lilly Chow Visual Planning Joey Guo Contributors Tiffany Ap, Liam Connolly, Josh Fenn, Stephanie Gillett, Shelley Jiang, Kaiser Kuo, Lisa Liang, Gabriel Monroe, Eileen Wen Mooney, Laura Morgan, Amy Saltzman, Peter Swan, Tiffany Wang Advertising Agency True Run Media 全国广告总代理 : 深度体验国际广告 ( 北京 ) 有限公司 北京广告代理 : 北京爱见达广告有限公司 地址 : 北京市朝阳区建国路 93 号万达广场 10 号楼 2801 室 邮政编码 : 100022 电话 : 5820 7700, 5820 7100 传真 : 5820 7895 Room 2801, Building 10, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Road Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022 General Manager Michael Wester Business Development Toni Ma Editorial Director Jerry Chan Art Director Susu Luo Designers Helen He, Yuki Jia, Echo Xie, Li Xing, Li Yang HR Manager Eileen Huang HR Assistant Alice Huang Reception Judy Zhao Marketing Manager Françoise Chu Marketing Executive Clarisse Lau Marketing Assistant Victoria Yang Marketing Intern Veronique Liu Finance Manager Alex Wang Accounting Teresa Tian, Lisa Ji System Administrator Frank Zhang IT Manager James Wang Web Managing Editor Dan Edwards Web Editor Jingjing Luan Photographers Judy Zhou, Song Yang Sales Manager Claire Tang Senior Account Executives Elena Damjanoska, Emma Zhuang Account Executives Lynn Cui, Sally Fang, Gloria Hao, Sophia Zhou Sales Assistants Phoebe Li, Maggie Sun, Angela Zheng Distribution Jenny Wang, Victoria Wang General Inquiries: 5820 7700, 5820 7100 Distribution 5820 7700 Sales & Marketing 5820 7700 Fax: 5820 7895 E-mail: info@truerun.com; sales@truerun.com; editor@thebeijinger.com; distribution@truerun.com; listings@truerun.com; marketing@truerun.com

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CONTENTS

LIVE MUSIC

LETTERS & NOTES ................................................................................................. 6 WHAT’S HAPPENING: JANUARY ..................................................................... 8 CITY SCENE .......................................................................................................... 10

Q&A Andrew Bird Great Lake Swimmers REVIEWS Norah Jones, Editors, Yan Jun and Bai Shui

ARTS & CULTURE ...................... 67

The pics of the parties in Scene & Heard, and Beijingers reveal the naughtiest thing they did in the noughties.

Plus, win things in Trivia Travails

ECOLOGY

Eco stats, a Q&A with 51give and the Sustainable Urban Development Association, plus a look at sandstorms

COVER FEATURE .............................................................................. 18 2010 – What is it and where can I get one?

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IN PRINT FEATURE How to host your own Burns Supper ART FEATURE The best of winter’s exhibitions STAGE FEATURE Light Years

EXPLORE...................................... 75

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STYLE .................................23

GRAPE PRESS To Syrah, With Love CHEF’S SELECTION Geoffrey Weckx of W Dine & Wine TAKE 5 Gut-busting burgers BEIJING EATS Excellent eggs LUNCH IN TRANSLATION Waiter, there’s a fly in my cangying tou

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FEATURE Terrific Turkey CITYLITE Think you know Tokyo?

NIGHTLIFE......................................51 SPORTS & COMMUNITY ......... 83

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HOT BUYS Knitwear WHAT’S NEW: SHOPS Original Design Circle, Kaila Jewelry, Chang & Biorck and Elite Nutrition Center INSPECT A GADGET Wacky digital cameras FASHION FIVE-OH Masks unmasked

DINING...............................31 WHAT’S NEW: RESTAURANTS Domus, Madame Zhu’s Kitchen, Joy Luck, Tea Garden, The Orient Kitchen, Tube Station Bistro, Peking Duck Private Kitchen and Bali Papaya Q&A Patrick So of Let’s Seafood ALLEYWAY GOURMET Soupless noodles

BARS & CLUBS

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WHAT’S NEW: BARS & CLUBS Molly Malone’s, Twilight, Apothecary, Le Faroy, Golden Banana, Sun Ye Drinking Room, Colores and Finnice CLUBHOUSE DJ Krush brings us down to size PARTY LIKE …

A New Year’s Resolution TAKE 5 20:10 happy hours

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TAKE 5 Squash FEATURE Ice hockey in Beijing

CLASSIFIEDS .............................. 88 ICH BIN EIN BEIJINGER Chirpy chirpy, tweet tweet

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LETTERS & NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

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ew Year’s Eve has been the most regularly disappointing event of my life. It was grand enough as a kid, with the staying up well past your bedtime – but as an adult (and I use the term loosely), it’s never matched that excitement. Back in England, if you try to do anything resembling a normal night on the tiles, you have to budget for astronomical entrance fees and crowded bars where there’s little chance of service, and what there is always grinds to a halt either side of the midnight bells. That’s before the inevitable taxi conundrum. If you are lucky enough to find a taxi, can you afford to pay the exorbitant fee demanded for the journey? Then, if you do walk home, the streets are full of soaks who won’t rest until they have wished everone a “Happy New Year” and to “have a good ’un.”

Beijing’s much better than that. It’s more low key. Bars remain free and transport is cheap and plentiful. However, there’s always something to ruin it. The single time that I spent New Year’s Eve here, I managed to dance myself free of my mobile phone. Not a big deal ordinarily (and it happens often enough), but this one had my English SIM card in it. I forgot this and some scoundrel racked up a vast phone bill that came back to haunt me later in the year.

If the crushing disappointment of whatever you tried to block out when you eventually get to bed wasn’t enough, then comes the hangover.

It’s got little to do with the amount you drank – more your own moral worth. There’s not much worse than waking up on the one day of the year that you think you should improve yourself. New Year, and its broken promises, is a perpetual reminder of how little resolve I actually have. I’m never going to learn to play the harp or speak Esperanto or whatever it is that normal people aspire to do. For 364 days a year that goes unsaid and I’m happy enough just being the type of clown who loses cell phones.

On that miserable note, there’s a whole year ahead of you and you get to enjoy it whether you stick to your resolutions or not. If it’s anything like the last few, it’s going to be fun.

ON THE WEB

Did you know that the Bird’s Nest will be transformed into Happy Snow World this winter? Or that the latest CBD expansion plans will supposedly transform downtown Beijing into a “green Eden”? Or that aspiring female PLA recruits are now required to perform a talent show to get into the army?

If it’s news to you, you’re clearly not plugged into TheBeijinger.com’s blog, your one-stop shop for the latest scoop on the goings-on in our fine city.

TheBeijinger.com’s blog is updated at least four times a day, every day, and features reports on the latest happenings around town, restaurant openings and closings, the action in China’s virtual world, and Beijing news stories that matter from local and international news sources.

Our posts are often translated from Chinese newspapers, giving you insights and reports you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Time magazine, for example, reported on Happy Snow World in the Bird’s Nest four days after the story appeared on TheBeijinger.com’s blog.

Be amused, be informed, and be in the loop.

BEIJING BABBLE “Easy: Keira Knightley is the one who looks like a fish.

Natalie Portman is the one who can be gorgeous when she doesn’t shave her head.”

– from the thread “I cannot distinguish between Keira Knightley and Natalie Portman”

Jonathan White Managing Editor

GIVETH AWAY Win two

ski passes for Nanshan Ski Village (includes insurance, equipment rental and lift tickets) by correctly answering this month’s Trivia Travails (p12).

Be the first person to spot this month’s Bogus Ad and win vouchers for Eric Paris Salon (worth RMB 300).

“Hooters? You gotta be joking man. Why don’t you go shopping for toilet paper at Wal-Mart on your birthday? That would be about as meaningful.”

– from the thread “It’s my birthday” “A yurt? I slept in a yurt once. It hurt. The yurt hurt.”

– from the thread “It’s my birthday” “Are you male or female? If female, are you Chinese or foreign?

If foreign, are you fat?”

– from the thread “Who are the players? Chinese girls or Western men?”

“What’s Alzheimers? I know I’ve heard of it before but can’t remember.”

– from the thread “Age guessing”

checked underwears american guys wear are cute” “I kinda think that

Etch-a-Sketch wizard Susu Luo drafted this month’s cover image with nothing but her hands (and a computer).

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a lot

– from the thread “Do you like Zhang Zi or Gong Li more?”

For more nonsensical narrative, visit

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Gala: Vienna New Year Concert Dinner Enjoy Strauss as you sip champagne and indulge in a four-course dinner. RMB 450.

6pm. Cafe Europa (5869 5663)

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Music: London Philharmonic

Music: Great Lake Swimmers

Christoph Eschenbach conducts Dvorak, Ravel and Stravinsky. RMB 280-1,680.

7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000)

They came on a plane.

See Q&A, p66. RMB 150, RMB 100 (advance). 8pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

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Film: The Horseman on the Roof

Food: Authentic Pizza-Making

Drink: Single Malt Tasting

Dashing Italian colonel encounters lonely French woman. Steamy stuff.

In French with both English and Chinese subtitles. RMB 20, RMB 10 (students). 7.30pm.

French Cultural Centre (6553 2627)

If you’re not buying locally available ingredients, you can’t make the perfect pizza.

RMB 250, RMB 230 (members). 7-9.15pm.

The Hutong (6404 3355, 8915 3613) www.the-hutong.com

Try four types of single malt whisky, paired with tapas from 1949’s Taverna. RSVP required.

RMB 280. 7.30-9pm.

Club Glen (133 1126 1949)

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Adam Williams discusses redemption and courage in war-torn Andalucia. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 7.30pm.

The Bookworm (6586 9507)

The war between developers in Beijing’s oldest areas and those trying to preserve their heritage. RMB 50, RMB 30 (members). 7.30pm.

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Music: The Killers

Music: In Flames

DJ: Busy P and friends

Haven’t really killed anybody.

Tickets at 400 620 6006 or www.mypiao.com.

RMB 380-1,280. 8pm.

Workers’ Gymnasium (6501 6300)

As melodic as Swedish death-metal gets.

RMB 330-530, RMB 690 (VIP).

8pm. The Star Live (6425 5677)

They’re only Facebook friends.

RMB 200, RMB 120 (advance).

10pm. Star Live (6425 5677)

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Modern Sky headliners rock the warlord’s courtyard.

RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance).

9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

15 Pets keep electro-rock wild.

RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance).

9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

Film: New Beijing – Reinventing a City

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Music: Queen Sea Big Shark, Hedgehog, Casino Demon

Music: Pet Conspiracy

Talk: The Book of the Alchemist

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22 DJ: Hotpot DJs Wordy and Lomang collide for the latest edition of Beijing’s most eclectic party. Price TBD. 10pm.

Punk (5820 7100)

29 Film: Sorry, If I Love You A 37-year-old ad exec falls for a bubbly high school senior.

This ought to end well. In Italian with English subtitles.

Free. 7pm. Italian Embassy Cultural Office (6532 5015)

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Stage: Carmen Bizet’s masterpiece performed a la flamenco. RMB 280-1,280.

7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000)

9 DJ: Beats Royale vs.

Mei Wenti DJ Markie Royale’s hip-hop army takes on Mei Wenti’s dancehall troopers. RMB 30 (includes one free beer). 10pm. Obiwan (8322 1231)

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Music: The Third Mary Inn Opening Party Rock meets art. Let’s hope there’s room. RMB 50 (limited free drinks). 7pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

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Guangdong Southern Tigers The Ducks take on the defending champions. RMB 20-120. 7.30pm.

Shougang Basketball Center gymnasium, Fushi Lu, Shijingshan District (8829 6156)

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DJ: Krush

Drama: Light Years

Spins better than he spells.

See Clubhouse, p56. RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

Watch TV at the theater.

See Stage Feature, p73.

In Chinese only. RMB 180-1,280.

Tickets at 6417 7845. 7.30pm.

Poly Theatre (6500 1188 ext 5126)

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Music: Beijing Talking They’ve been gone for five years.

Five years. RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance), RMB 220 (VIP). 8pm.

The Star Live (6425 5677)

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Music: Andrew Bird Boy, are his arms tired.

See Q&A, p64. RMB 180, RMB 150 (advance). 9pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

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SCENE & HEARD

Bling's Dec 5 Cheetah Night.

Photos courtesy of Bling

The launch of the sixth edition of the Insider's Guide to Beijing at The Bookworm on Dec 3.

Photos by Judy Zhou

Decollete's opening party on Dec 2. Photos courtesy of Decollete

YEN Black at Star Live on Nov 29.

Photos courtesy of o2Culture

The first Automobili Lamborghini boutique opened in the Huamao Shopping Mall with a fashion show for its opening party on Nov 18.

Photos courtesy of Lamborghini

aloft Beijing, Haidian celebrated its first anniversary on Nov 26.

Photo courtesy of aloft

The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing hosted the debut of designer David Shilling at The Lounge on Nov 12. Photo courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing

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St. Regis GM Yngvar Stray and Deputy GM Chen Li greet Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Dec 2.

Photo courtesy of St. Regis Beijing

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Actor Anthony Wong stayed at Raffles Beijing, also attending Ulysse Nardin's VIP appreciation dinner at Jaan on Dec 10.

Photo courtesy of Raffles Beijing

Mr. Ian Alexandre, GM of Sofitel Wanda Beijing, decorates the Christmas tree with a child from the Bethel School.

Photo courtesy of Sofitel Wanda Beijing

TALK ABOUT TOWN

Decade Of Decadence

The naughtiest thing you did in the noughties tbj sent risqué reporter Laura Morgan (with bawdy Bradley Roberts in tow) to scour Beijing in search of salacious stories from the decade that was. They didn’t have to look very far, you randy lot.

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I was in high school and met this girl who wanted to have sex in a church … so, um,

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that’s what we did.

Liam Foster,

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I stole a bottle of Baileys from my friend’s house as a joke, but accidentally smashed it. She still doesn’t know it was me.

Hio Lam, 27, Australia

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I’m not really a naughty person. The only thing I can think of is that I fondled a girl, but that was on accident … I was falling.

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David Cook, 21, US

I posed nude for a calendar.

It was for my college’s rugby team.

Does breaking into a country club and skinny-dipping in

Olivia Jones, 21, US

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their pool count?

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Either the time that I accidentally touched a boy’s butt while taking a picture with him, or at a bar I kissed a boy in front of all of my

PHOTOS: LAURA MORGAN AND BRADLEY ROBERTS

friends on a dare.

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Jennifer Park, 20, South Korea

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I was late for my brother’s wedding and arrived just as the bride was walking up the aisle. The only way to my seat (at the very front) was to tip-toe behind her in plain view of everyone as the wedding march played.

Sharon Thiruchevla UK

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PEKING PIC

A Beijing pharmacologist makes swine flu vaccine. You should’ve seen him try this with a chicken. Photo by Xiao Yi Got a Peking Pic? Send it to editor@thebeijinger.com for a chance to win a bottle of Luis Felipe Edwards 2007 Dancing Flame Chardonnay.

TRIVIA TRAVAILS

Answers to December’s Trivia Travails:

Each month we run a series of questions based on the content of the issue.

Answer them all correctly and win free stuff!

This month’s prize is two ski passes for Nanshan Ski Village (includes insurance, equipment rental and lift tickets), courtesy of Nanshan Ski Village.

1. d) his memory 2. a) José Limón 3. c) Let’s Seafood 4. b) Hang On The Box 5. b) photographer’s paradise 6. c) Austria 7. a) methane 8. b) figgy pudding 9. b) Germany Last month’s winner was Kristie Yeong.

Email your answers to editor@thebeijinger.com

1. Which of these is not the name of a Beijing hamburger? a) the Steakhouse Burger b) the Montana c) the DB Burger d) the Beef Injection

4. Where did Andrew Bird break his violin? a) New York b) Vancouver c) Chicago d) Tokyo

7. Which animals are involved in a new plan to combat sandstorms? a) goats b) chickens c) tigers d) pangolins

2. Which part of France does the Shiraz grape hail from? a) Rhône Valley b) Loire Valley c) Happy Valley d) Parking Valet

5. Which bar offers RMB 10 off food during happy hour on Sundays? a) Luga’s Villa b) Lush c) Luga’s d) Fubar’s Villa

8. According to Ray Plummer, there are more pandas than what in China? a) ice rinks b) hockey players c) tennis courts d) ping-pong paddles

3. Love hotels in Tokyo are popular among overworked … a) fishermen b) businessmen c) office ladies d) sumo wrestlers

6. Which director has been invited to direct the drama Light Years? a) Lin Zhaohua b) Meng Jinghui c) Stan Lai d) Zhang Yimou

9. China’s carbon emissions are expected to peak between … a) 2030 and 2040 b) 9am-9pm c) Shanghai and Beijing d) June and July

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IN GOOD COMPANY TWO BEIJINGERS BUILDING A BETTER WORLD

by Mary Dennis

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hina’s move to turn over a new leaf in green technology is well-known these days. What’s not getting as much attention is the small players behind these big changes. We talked with two of Beijing’s brightest to get a better idea of what small companies are contributing to the big picture.

Veronica Lee Project manager, Sustainable Urban Development & Architecture (SUDA) As China builds up, companies like SUDA are helping to make that construction work with the ecosystem it exists in. The start-up fi rm has offices in France and China, but most of its work is done in China’s rural and urban spaces. Recently, the company has been working on projects in Anhui and Hebei provinces, where local and county governments are working to develop a healthy tourism infrastructure.

SUDA was brought in to ensure that the plan is healthy for the environment as well as the economy. They integrated renewable energy options, laid down permeable pavement and instituted natural water treatment and waste management options that take less of a toll on the environment. Electric bikes and good public transport round out SUDA’s goal of bringing China’s development towards carbon-neutral trends. Project manager Veronica Lee tells us more about her work.

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“Our work in Anhui province alone was able to reduce energy consumption by 81 percent”

PHOTO: COURTESY OF SUDA

tbj : How effective are your renewable energy options?

VL: Our work in Anhui province alone was able to reduce energy consumption by 81 percent and water consumption by 65 percent over the baseline scenario. tbj : What does SUDA have planned for 2010?

VL : One Hebei province project will integrate a symbiotic relationship between the local wine industry with area residents by using vineyard waste to produce biogas for local homes. Another smaller project we will work on for the coming year is the renovation of a community center on the Sichuan-Tibet border. We will be retrofitting a traditional Minyag minority house with renewable energy options, and water and energy-saving appliances, to serve as a meeting space as well as an educational demonstration on energy use in the home.

tbj : How can the Beijing community help?

VL: By becoming an environmentally savvy consumer. This rule can be applied to anything from buying locally grown fruit to choosing to buy a house with higher energy-efficiency standards.

People can make their choices heard through the products they buy, by choosing a house built according to the highest efficiency standards, or choosing to go on an eco-vacation that can help raise the market for sustainable development. tbj : What should every resident of Beijing be aware of?

VL: That the daily choices they make can affect the communal impact on the environment. Think twice about using disposable products, turning on the air conditioning, or driving to work. tbj : What changes do you hope to see in Beijing in 2010?

VL: I would like to see policy changes that would make it easier for developers and homeowners to install renewable energy options onto their homes. Currently it isn’t fi nancially attractive for the average homeowner to install photovoltaic or small-scale wind power options onto their homes; a show of political will can quickly make these options viable to everybody. tbj : And over the long term?

VL: I would like to see a decline in gas-powered car use as smarter and more convenient forms of public and personal transport come into play. The incredible rise in car use over the past few years is a bit scary to sustainable planners like me. More cars often lead to wider streets which in urban planning terms means a less walkable city – leading back again to more car use.

ECO STATS The Guardian

Ana F. Hierro Project manager, 51Give

If you’re looking for a good microfi nance to support individuals in rural China, 51Give might be it. The peer-to-peer sustainable microfi nance platform was founded in 2007, and is dedicated to both assisting Chinese rural entrepreneurs with small loans and to promoting green technology.

They are currently running programs in a half-dozen Chinese provinces, where they provide small loans to individuals looking to develop smalland medium-scale green technologies.

This year, they are planning to implement a a food tracking system that will give transparency and safety to consumers. They’ll also be expanding their operation to increasing the efficency of other Chinese microfi nance institutions (MFIs), and will be setting up shop in Africa.Project manager Ana F. Hierro elaborates. tbj : What is something Beijingers should know about China?

AH: China has over 200 million people living in conditions of poverty, and is the country with the highest carbon emissions in the world. In order to ensure the possibility of sustainable development, one problem cannot be solved without addressing the other. RMB 3,000 can go a long way – it is a dinner for two at Capital M, but it is also the cost of a solar water heater for a farmer! tbj : What can Beijingers do to help out?

AH: Start giving! Go to our platform (www.51give.com) and select a person you want to invest in. A small amount can go a long way if many people get involved! And the impact of your help will be quite significant. tbj : What is 51Sim’s relationship to 51Give?

A H: 51Sim is 51Give’s sister NGO [51 stands for “I want” in Chinese and Sim for “Sustainable Innovation Movement”]. It aims to engage all sectors, including government, corporations, community groups and individuals to work in collaboration to address social and ecological issues in an innovative and sustainable way. tbj : What sort of problems does 51Sim address?

A H: China’s economic development has been accompanied by pollution created by industries and the change in lifestyles (e.g. there are 1,466 new cars in Beijing every day). Surplus labor reached 14 million in 2009. China is two-thirds less efficient in creating jobs than in the 1980s.

On the other hand, China is the number-one carbon emissions producer in the world and is still a developing country. In Beijing, air quality is usually rated as “hazardous” by the US Embassy measurements; in winter, it usually averages 300ppm. We need to work on both problems, and 51Sim is using innovative new platforms to promote ecological awareness and incite action towards fi ghting climate change, while creating entrepreneurial opportunities. tbj : How can Beijingers get involved in 51Sim? AH: Participation can be as simple as using our programs, or it can involve volunteering and even doing an internship with us.

We are always looking for innovative ideas – if you have a creative, sustainable project, you are welcome at 51Sim!

Without a strong act on emissions, the UK Met Office warns, a catastrophic 4°C rise in temperature could happen by 2060, threatening the water supply of half the world’s population, wiping out up to half of all animal and plant species, and swamping low coasts The Guardian

China’s first carbon intensity target: to slow emissions relative to economic growth by 40-45% by 2020 compared with the 2005 level The Guardian

Even with the above target, China’s output of carbon dioxide is expected to increase by about 90% if the economy grows by 8% The Guardian

The US target is to reduce its total greenhouse gas emissions by 17% below 2005 levels by 2020, and 83% by 2050 Xinhua

India has refused to submit to

legally binding emission cuts, but says it will voluntarily reduce carbon emissions by 20-25% of 2005 levels by 2020 Xinhua

The EU is struggling over each nation’s carbon quotas – with Italy, Spain and Denmark failing to meet their Kyoto targets – but on a whole is on track to meeting its goal of an 8% reduction over 1990 emissions levels by 2012 New York Times www.thebeijinger.com

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China’s carbon emissions is expected to peak between 2030 and 2040

ECOLOGY

DUST IN THE WIND A SIMPLE SOLUTION TO A GRITTY PROBLEM

by Josh Fenn

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efore coming to Beijing, I wrote off my friend’s tales of red skies and dusty, stinging winds as exaggeration. But several months later – donning a facemask as I stepped into the pale morning sun – I knew her words were not hyperbole. During the previous night, Beijing had transformed into a dusty, Martian landscape. Encroaching deserts have been the scourge of both city dwellers and migrant laborers in China for decades on end. The country’s battle against sandstorms has long been fraught with hardship, but some scientists believe the solution could be as simple as putting up a fence.

As early as the 1950s, the Chinese government encouraged farmers working on arid soil to use their land for both agriculture and the planting of trees. Even though substantial funding was allocated in this effort, little progress was made, according to a comment in a 2004 issue of Environmental Conservation. Since then, the government has funded ever more expansive projects to combat growing deserts in Inner Mongolia. In 1978, the ThreeNorth Windbreak Forest Belt (三北防护林) project was established to plant trees and other flora across a large swath of China’s northernmost territory. Nearly 20 years later, the Grain for Green plan (退耕还林工程) was kicked off with similar goals. Though efforts such as these have successfully slowed the rate of desertification, deserts are still growing – and sandstorms continue to blot out China’s skies.

Oddly, the term “sandstorm” is something of a misnomer.

According to a 2007 article in Science, sand particles are too heavy to be lifted high into the atmosphere by seasonal winds. The red powder stinging our eyes is actually composed of fi ne dust particles that waft from dried lakebeds and settle onto farms in

arid regions, forming a thin, crusty layer. When land is tilled for crops in springtime, the crust is broken – and the dust is blown our way.

Northern China is naturally arid or semi-arid, and is getting increasingly drier due to the forces of global warming. To make matters worse, agricultural methods used by farmers have only sped up the rate of desertification. Dryland farming, a technique which makes land particularly susceptible to soil erosion, is widely employed due to the region’s low annual rainfall.

Likewise, local lakes and rivers are siphoned to irrigate crops. But perhaps the biggest negative impact can be attributed to livestock.

Not only do grazing animals require huge amounts of drinking water, but they also literally eat away at grasses holding soil in place.

Projects such as the Three-North Windbreak Forest Belt and Grain for Green have traditionally focused on planting a large number of trees to fight erosion. Dr. Jiang Gaoming, a plant ecologist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Institute of Botany, says he may have found a better approach.

In 2000, Jiang and other researchers traveled to the sand-swept Hunshandake region of Inner Mongolia to conduct a restoration experiment planting willow trees. However, despite the team’s best efforts, the trees quickly perished. Jiang concluded that trees (which generally soak up large quantities of water to survive) are ineffective in stemming desertification. Instead, low-lying grasses native to Inner Mongolia are better suited to the region’s ecology.

The team fenced off portions of land to protect grass seedlings from grazing animals. But this posed yet another problem. With more areas set aside for grass, local herdsmen would have to scale back one of their primary sources of income: livestock.

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ECOLOGY

Jiang proposed something drastic. To compensate for money lost in reducing livestock, farmers would start raising chickens on the fenced-off grasslands. Birds, he reasoned, would not harm the grasses. Unlike livestock, chickens don’t graze on low-lying plants, but instead protect them by feeding on insect pests and fertilizing the soil. In winter, the grasses could be used as a ready supply of feed for sheep and cattle. Perhaps most enticing to local farmers, free-range chickens could be sold to wealthier urbanites at a hefty profit.

Jiang’s plan worked. Not only did farmers save money on food for livestock, but they also made more cash through the sale of chickens. Paradoxically, after the number of cattle was decreased, milk output from the remaining cows doubled due to the animals’ better diet and living conditions, according to a 2007 Xinhua article. Farmers were overjoyed. Best of all, the dust started to recede.

Some scientists believe the solution could be as simple as putting up a fence Soon, the government took note, encouraging people in desert and steppe regions to reduce their livestock and to fence off grasslands. Because of this, sandstorms in Beijing are getting less severe recently, said Jiang. A new study conducted by Dr. Meizhen Liu of the CAS Institute of Botany in collaboration with Jiang adds further credence to a less-is-more method of restoration. The study, published this year in the journal Restoration Ecolog y, suggests that the existing variety and number of plant seeds in Hunshandake is sufficient to allow for spontaneous regrowth of vegetation. The only thing farmers need to do, said Liu, is cut down on grazing.

According to Liu, fields left unperturbed for more months out of the year may have enough breathing room to rejuvenate – giving China the upper hand in its battle against dust. For areas that are not already too degraded by dry land, Liu says: “Just fence them.”

If there is “no disturbance,” seeds in the ground will naturally germinate and start the process of ecological restoration, she said.

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COVER FEATURE

STEP INTO 2010 A sneak peak at the upcoming year

H

arsher visa regulations. Eleventh-hour cancellations. Road closures. Not being able to

CBD of the future

look out the window. That’s what Shanghai can look forward to this year, as the world’s attention focuses on the 2010 Expo. Meanwhile, up here in Beijing, we’re continuing to do what we do best: skipping out on the bill at the Xinjiang restaurant, smoking in swimming

pools, falling asleep on the sofas at Ikea and complaining about everybody else.

CBD EXPANDS There won’t be much to see in 2010, but plans are underway for a major expansion of the

Luckily, some are more ambitious. Here’s the word on what’s coming this year.

CBD. The area will eventually be expanded east and north to the edge of the East Fourth Ring Road and Chaoyang Beilu respectively.

Architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill say their plans will save energy and water, cut landfill waste, and make CBD travel more palatable with a tram system and express rail links to the airport and Beijing South Railway Station. Ten thousand homes will be demolished.

LaChapelle snaps Kylie

BIG PRINTS Celebrity snapper David LaChappelle brings his surreal and extraordinary portraits to the Today Art Museum in June.

Currie Lee

Since starting his career at Andy Warhol’s

SLOW FASHION

Interview magazine, LaChappelle has

Currie Lee, accessory designer and owner of D-SATA, says:

caught stars at the height of their fame for the likes of Vanity Fair and GQ.

“From Beijing to Tianjin, China will soon be the Great Green Giant of Asia!

“Not only are Beijing’s fashionistas becoming eco-savvy, but many are also looking for labels with a unique, yet sustainable, design to match their strong sense of identity.

“Whether these Beijing fashionistas have green hearts or just fabulous taste for vintage bygones, they seem to be on the fast track towards the ‘Slow Fashion’ movement.

“Slow Fashion is sustainable fashion – durable, made from recycled or organic materials, and made by someone who was paid a living wage. It’s the opposite of churning out large quantities of clothing under intense time pressure and new fashion lines every two months produced by underpaid overseas laborers.

“This concept of more dash than cash (also made popular by Vogue during this recession) started with the Slow Food movement in Italy.”

BIG EATS: THE GRILL This California fine dining restaurant, in planning for ten years, opens this spring. The Grill’s culinary philosophy is “know or grow” or “seed to table” – an emphasis on

Hot Hot Heat

quality natural ingredients, such as heirloom vegetables and microgreens. Chef William Bolton hopes The Grill will

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BANDS TIPPED TO TURN UP

encourage a focus on quality raw ingredients sourcing and the growth of a homegrown organic industry.

Chef Billy

The Secret Machines • Hot Hot Heat • Coco Rosie • The Bird and the Bee •

no-brainer.

Peppers • Exile Parade • Kasabian

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Chef Billy, restaurateur, says: “We will be the best restaurant in Beijing. It’s a

Lady Gaga • Rihanna • Red Hot Chili

“I’ve already got 30 different kinds of sea salt sitting

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in my warehouse – that’s how serious I am.”

BIG ART “RE-SHAPING HISTORY” Lv Peng, the leading historian of Chinese modern and contemporary art, will stage a series of exhibitions at Beijing’s leading spaces this April.

In keeping with the ambitious title, Lv promises new works from established stars as well as introducing a raft of new names.

The subway's on track

UNDER GROUND Four extensions to existing lines:

Elizabeth Koch

• Batong Line and Subway Line 1 become one; Sihui and Sihui Dong stations will be renamed; three new stations will be added to Line 1’s western extreme

HATS BEIJING

• Line 5 extended south to Yizhuang

Elisabeth Koch, milliner, says: “Insider Magazine’s December issue voted me as one of the top 100 socialites in China in 2009. With many projects at the moment, I can’t wait to see what 2010 has in store! Upwards and onwards, I say!

“I’m excited about the opening of Ming Box, a platform for international and Chinese designers and creative people in the Gulou area.

• Line 4 extended south to Tiangongyuan in Daxing District • Line 8 extended north to Changping District Two new lines: • Fanghsan Line connecting the National Library and Sunzhuang Dajie • First section of Line 15 to open, connecting Houshayu and Wangjing West

“People will turn more and more towards environmentally friendly produced products and clothing.”

Sang Jijia

BIG EATS: ROOMbeijing Brian McKenna, restaurateur, says: “I just want something simple. I want to know I can spend 100 kuai, have a

ON THE STAGE

great piece of chicken, good service,

• Beijing Modern Dance Festival

a lovely place and be relaxed and

(May 6-17)

comfortable, go home happy. The city

The Egg hosts its first-ever modern

doesn’t have enough of that.

dance festival.

“I want to really empower the customer, so a big thing is no service

• Two new works by Sang Jijia,

charge. I don’t want to become the

the resident choreographer of

enemy of Beijing, but I want people to

BeijingDance/LDTX and the world’s

ask why they pay that money, because I

first Tibetan modern dance choreo-

do as a customer.”

grapher. The City Contemporary Dance Company (Hong Kong) will

The main motifs for ROOMbeijing are

premiere his work, As If to Nothing,

“flowers” and “electricity.” His and hers

on January 8 at the PLA Theater.

Brian McKenna

The other will be shown at the Beijing Modern Dance Festival in May.

private rooms lie behind concealed, fingerprint-activated doors. The open kitchen is taken a step further as the whole back of house is brought out front (think Hell’s Kitchen). Despite being a bar/lounge/restaurant, patrons can eat anywhere they desire – no limits, no

BIG BEATS: WHITE RABBIT

formalities. Scheduled to open in the spring.

Out with the old, in with the new.

With the move to Sanlitun in December 2009, a new emphasis on the quality of drinks served and the same old commitment to music for music’s sake, White Rabbit is ready to shake off the “after-hours dive” tag and take Beijing by storm in 2010. Sanlitun might never be the same.

Thomas Gaestadius

Thomas Gaestadius, impresario, says: “The old White Rabbit had this perfect warehouse kind of feel - it was just a box located in a basement.

We’ll try to keep this vibe with the music, but Sanlitun is a different game and this space has a totally different feel.”

Punks don't need tents

MUSIC FESTIVALS JUE|MUSIC|ART 2010! (March) • Sally Can’t Dance Festival (March) • 2 Kolegas Folk Festival (May) • Midi (tipped for May) • Strawberry (May) • Modern Sky (Oct)

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SLOW FOOD This international, non-profit organization was founded 20 years ago to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat. Mainland China’s first

No license? You'll get charged

Slow Food Chapter was launched last December by Jen Lin-Liu, founder of Black Sesame Kitchen and author

ON THE ROAD

of Serve The People: A Stir-Fried

• You’ll need a license for electric bikes that weigh more than 40kg

Journey Through China. She will be

and can go over 20km/h.

heading up the chapter while finish-

• China has just displaced America as the world’s largest car market.

ing her new book.

See what that means at Auto China 2010, which runs April 23-

Other Slow Food chapters use

May 2 at the New China International Exhibition Center in Shunyi.

community-based events to raise

• The number of drivers holding a Beijing license is expected to

awareness of the importance of

exceed six million by the end of the year.

reducing the distance from pasture

• Construction will start on Beijing East Railway Station, from

to plate, and Slow Food Beijing’s

where trains exceeding speeds of 350km/h will provide high-speed

inaugural events will be happen-

links with cities like Tangshan and Shenyang.

ing in February or March. E-mail

• Chinese car company Geely is rumored to be taking over Volvo

slowfoodbeijing@gmail.com if you

in 2010.

want to get involved.

Jen Lin-Liu

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TUTU GOOD TO BE TRUE? Ai Weiwei to collaborate with Ballet de Marseilles on their China tour.

BIG BEATS: ACUPUNCTURE RECORDS Homegrown techno crew Acupuncture will build on 2009’s efforts with the second installment of their INTRO festival, their newly opened club-studio (The Lantern), and EP releases from Acupuncture DJs and other Chinese producers.

Permits permitting, INTRO 2010 will take place in May, featuring 20 hours of electronic sounds across two stages. Although the police decided to close last year’s proceedings down by midnight, the event was a promising start; the authorities should join in the dancing this year.

Miao Wong, label exec, says: “[In 2010 I want to see] more local talent, more original production and more support from authorities and cultural institutions. Less bikini/school uniform

Acupuncture

parties, less canceled gigs, and less blocked channels of promotion. Beijing is going through the darkness before dawn; 2010 will be a very exciting year with lots of action.”

AT THE CINEMA

The New Karate Kid

LOCAL FILM RELEASES The New Karate Kid, starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith

Disney’s High School Musical: China Andy Lau stars in Di Renjie, a crime thriller filmed in Beijing Zhang Ziyi stars in Wong Kar-wai’s The Grand Master Ning Hao gives us Wurenqu (No Man’s Land)

Andrew Bird Thee, Stranded Horses

Stephen Chow’s sequel to Kung Fu Hustle

Super Junior

Jet Li’s Ocean Paradise

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Patrick Watson Troy von Balthazar

Jackie Chan’s 100th movie: Chinese Zodiac

Chow Yun-fat stars in Confucius

BIG BANDS

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Fred Frith

Andrew Bird

AT THE MALL • The Village North will feature more high-end brands than any Beijinger could ask for (e.g. Miu Miu and Balmain), and a few decent restaurants as well. Look out for openings as early as this month.

• Shopping mall Tun San Li will have the silliest name in town; at least they back it up with the most comedic advertising campaign: “Feeling of drunk, then business meeting.”

• Gong San Plaza will emerge from five years of construction to prove it’s more than a big hole in the ground.

• Sanlitun Soho will light up the area with shops, restaurants, residences

The Village North

and most significantly, acres of office space.

• Launch of Soho Chaoyangmen and Soho Zhongguancun.

• The biggest outlets in northern China will open in Changyang, Fangshan District, as part of the “CSD” (Central Shopping District).

• Joy City will open a new mall in Chaoyang District, probably during the May 1 holiday.

FINE PRINT BOOKWORM LITERARY FESTIVAL 2010 The hootenanny returns for a fifth outing with writers from 20 different countries spanning genres from graphic narrative to slam and dub poetry. This time, visiting guests include Benj ami n Zephaniah, Junot

Benjamin Zephaniah

D i a z , Pe t e r H e s s l e r, L e s l i e

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FOOD, FINE AND FAST • Nobu, the upscale Japanese

Chang, Hitomi Kanehara, Amitav

chain part-owned by Robert De

Ghosh, and David Grossman. The

Niro, is set to open in the first

bigger news is that this will

quarter of the year in what was

be China’s first-ever carbon-

formerly Pinot Brasserie in the

neutral festival. Not only will

JW Marriott.

the carbon footprint of air travel be offset, but all of the festival

• Fatburger, the Los Angeles

materials will be sustainable.

chain, finally lands in the capital.

It’s set to make that wait for

Robert De Niro's waiting

Burger King seem like time

Listen up

wasted.

BIG BEATS: PODCASTS Only a few Beijing-based DJs have so far made the transition to producing their own material. But not all of these nocturnal creatures are hiding behind their decks in darkened clubs. Podcasts are blowing up in Beijing electronic music; expect them to grow in number and quality in 2010. These are a few to listen out for. www.beijingfunk.com Produced by the Funk*Fever team, this podcast’s mission is to “help spread funky stuff across China, the Web waves and beyond, from analog to digital and back.” www.youcallthathiphop.com Beijing’s most energetic promoter of all things hip-hop, Will “Xiao Bizzle” Bernholtz, bills his blog-podcast as “an ongoing commentary and blog about the hip-hop scene in Beijing and China.” www.jing-dnb.com

Yukon, here we come

The Syndicate irreverently talk up their podcast as “beats, bass and inane banter, sometimes in two languages.” Updates were irregular in 2009; let’s hope they’re more consistent this year.

UP IN THE AIR

www.nogodie.com

Chinese citizens. Tour groups galore will be departing to North America.

From electro to funk and dub, James Brown to Jorge Ben, DJ Slide brings Beijingers top-notch music from nations near and far. www.tagteamrecords.com “Yellow Fever” is a monthly dose of “rad Chinese music you probably won’t hear anywhere else and so much verbal diarrhea that you’re

• Canada has been rubber-stamped as an “approved destination” for It’s also likely that Air Canada’s direct flights to Vancouver and Toronto (currently only operating a few days a week outside of the peak summer season) may go daily, year-round.

• American Airlines will begin a daily flight between Chicago and Beijing on April 26.

gonna want to chug a bottle of Imodium each time you listen” from the reticent boys at Tag Team Records.

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BIG BEATS: THE SYNDICATE The drum & bass team looks forward to their sixth birthday party this spring and promises to keep bringing great drum & bass and dubstep DJs to Beijing. They’ll also keep fans in the loop with their podcast.

What about a few tracks from Syndicate DJs in 2010?

Dan Stephenson, co-founder, says: “I hope that these ‘members-

Will you go legit?

only clubs’ and elitist nightlife spots that have cropped up in 2009 die

BLACKBERRIES

– quickly. Are Beijing party people

As 2009 spluttered to a close, Research In Motion (RIM)

really interested in social eugenics

signed a deal with China Mobile allowing RIM to sell

experiments like these? I guess for

web-enabled BlackBerry handsets to consumers and

insecure hipsters who want to wear

smaller businesses in China. BlackBerries have been

their RMB 9,000 jeans only amongst

available to larger corporations in China since 2006.

those who can appreciate them, the

Whether or not the China BlackBerry will be an iPhone-

answer is yes.

style compromise is unclear, but we expect it on the

“We’ll keep pushing great music

shelves in 2010.

events from the drum & bass and dubstep world, providing an alternative to the hollow mainstream hip-

Dan Stephenson

Ronaldo

pop or dull-as-dishwater techno and house that seems omnipresent. Also, I’ll be writing my autobiography, The Syndicate will be starting a new record label every month, and [we’ll be] writing a play based on Syndicate history.”

AT THE CINEMA ON THE FIELD FIVE FILMS WE HOPE MAKE IT TO BEIJING’S BIG SCREENS

Winter Olympics in Vancouver 2010 Can China improve on the 11 medals

Iron Man 2 (May) The return of Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Starks would be enough.

The addition of Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson spells blockbuster.

success stories have been in shorttrack speedskating, freestyle aerials and pairs figure skating. Also keep an eye on the women’s snowboarding team (top of the rankings) and women’s curling team (current world champs). Go Team China! (Feb 12-28)

Gulliver’s Travels (June) Jack Black as Lemuel Gulliver and famous people made all tiny

by Monsters vs. Aliens director Rob Letterman. Sounds better than the Ted Danson mini-series.

FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 China isn’t there, but everybody in China will be watching anyway. (Jun 11-Jul 11) Snooker

The A-Team (June) In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they did not commit … Maybe you can call on Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper (The Hangover) and Sharlto Copley (District 9) in this big-screen remake.

WPBSA China Open. Beijing University Students Gymnasium (Mar 29-Apr 4) Tennis Sony Ericsson WTA and ATP Tour: China Open. National Tennis Center (Oct 4-10) Cycling

The Green Hornet (June) The fat man from Knocked Up stars in a comic book adventure.

Sounds delightful. Stephen Chow, who was previously down to direct, is in the supporting cast.

UCI World Cup: World Cup 4. Laoshan Velodrome (Jan 22-24) 2010 Combat Games Thirteen martial arts and combat sports, both Olympic and non-Olympic, unite in Beijing for a fight to the death. OK, maybe not to the death. (Aug 28-Sep 4)

Despicable Me (July) Kids’ films tend to get a better run at the Chinese box office.

Hopefully, this will be one of them. An animated caper of three girls stopping someone called Groo from stealing the moon.

Steve Carell and Julie Andrews add a spoonful of sugar to the voice talents.

they won at Torino 2006? Their

Real Madrid The record European Cup winners have signed an agreement to return to China to play a pre-season game at the Bird’s Nest. Will they bring their galacticos? (Aug 8) AFC Champion’s League Beijing Guoan kick off their quest for continental glory on February 24 against

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Melbourne Victory. Their participation is guaranteed until at least April 28.

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MUST HAVE

Moncler Down Jacket On the coldest days, this quilted goose-down jacket

by Moncler is the ultimate

STYLE

warmer, no matter whether you’re on the slopes or off to work. Favored by celebrities – not only for being warm and lightweight, but also for

figure-flattering,

streamlined designs that allow maximum movement and comfort. Buy it at Lane C ra w f o r d ( R M B 9 , 0 0 0 14,000) or pick up the “factory version” at Taobao. com for around RMB 450.

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appy 2010, shopaholics! It’s the start of a new year, and that means fresh inventory in the shops, true – but smart shoppers won’t spend a fortune on spring collections now, because they know January is also the time for clearance sales. Go to any shopping mall and you’ll see big “sale” tags around every corner, from affordable brands b+ab, Zara, C&A, Uniqlo, Source, Mango and Anne Klein New York, to the luxury labels at Shin Kong Place and Lane Crawford. Hurry over to your favorite store before all the best bargains are snapped up.

However, if you simply must find something new and special for 2010, there’s no shortage of items to pique your interest. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Hong Kong brand izzue recently teamed up with musician and actor David Bowie to produce a limited collection of Ziggy Stardust T-shirts. Ziggy-wannabes can also try out the Swarovski capsule collection for gentlemen that features black blazers and pants with black crystal applique. Meanwhile, NLGX Recycled is introducing a special edition Newspaper Bag to commemorate the PRC’s 60th anniversary. These green bags feature a newspaper spread (from Guangzhou’s Nanfang Daily) coated with a waterproof laminate. The limited run of 200 is only available at the NLGX Design Store and the UCCA Store.

Last month saw several new openings, including Mr & Ms, a shop at World City whose stock ranges from luxury brands Dior, Prada and Gucci to affordable high street brand Forever 21 (stay tuned for a What’s New: Shops review next month). Lamborghini launched its first international concept store in Huamao Shopping Mall, providing fashion apparel, accessories, leather products and cell phones with the raging bull emblem. Oriental Plaza unveiled a “Bodycode” underwear area that includes Calvin Klein Underwear, Golden Point, Ming Space, Private Structure and Bonluxe.

Word has it that The Ritz-Carlton (CBD) will hold a regular “High Tea Fashion Show” at its Lobby Lounge. Milliner Elisabeth Koch has confirmed that she will be the first designer to be featured.

On January 28, models will exhibit a series of hats that she’s created with a “game” theme – as in wild animals such as pheasant, quail, duck and rabbit. Contact either Koch (see directory under “Accessories”) for more details.

If you dream of holding your own fashion show someday, but haven’t yet found an opportunity to promote your designs, here’s a heads-up: Mango is working on the third edition of its fashion awards. Interested candidates should submit their materials before February 28 to Mango, which will select the top ten winners and exhibit their designs. See www.mango.com for details. Belle Zhao

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ACCESSORIES Brand Nu A place where you can donate your old clothes, books, magazines, trinkets and other accessories, and pick up as-good-as-new goodies of like kind. TueSun, 10am-10pm, closed Mon. 61 Wudaoying Hutong (just west of Vineyard Cafe), Dongcheng District. (150 1115 3421) Brand 女, 东城区东城区五道营胡同61号 Elisabeth Koch Millinery This Beijing-based milliner offers custom-made hats for all occasions. Pieces from the vintage collection are available for hire. By appointment only. Rm 3607, Bldg 13, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (139 1043 1832) www.elisabethkoch. net 朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际13座3607室 Filatura Di CrosaThe store carries more than a hundred kinds of fine imported woolen threads from its Italian namesake.

3/F, the Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6587 1535) 蝴蝶毛线，朝阳区光华 路9号世贸天阶3层 Fengguo Box Upcoming designers and artisans rent space to display (and sell) the fruits of their creative labors – an arrangement that serves both talented designers and their fans. Inventive accessories and trinkets abound – a true sanctuary for discerning consumers who value the unique and the handmade. Daily 10am-9pm. G13, Zhongguancun Mall, 12 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. (5172 1793) 海 淀区中关村南大街12号中关村广场步行街G13 HKTDC Design Gallery If you love good design, you’ll never want to leave the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s Design Gallery, with its variety of jewelry, handbags, watches, diningware and many other knickknacks. Daily 10am-10pm.

AA16, 1/F, The Malls at Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.

(8518 4822) 东城区东长安街1号东方新天地 1层AA16号

ANTIQUES & REPRODUCTIONS C.L. Ma Furniture Highly respected antique dealer sells antique and reproduced trunks, tables, chairs, shelves, screens etc. to an enthusiastically loyal customer base from here to Hong Kong. Daily 10am7.30pm. Rm 116, Bldg 4, Park Avenue, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6466 7040/6530 6475) http:// en.clmafurniture.com 可乐马家俱北京分 公司, 朝阳区朝阳公园南路6号公园大道4号 楼116室 Lily’s Antiques Specializing in high class antique furniture (mainly from nothern China, in walnut and elmwood) and custom-made furniture, for the local market.

Also wholesale for antique and newly made furniture. Excellent service for international transportation of furniture.

Furthermore a wide selection of accessories is offered. 1) Daily 8.30am-6pm.

Gaobeidian Showroom, 6 Gaobeidian Furniture Street, Chaoyang District. Contact Lily Quan (6572 9746, 138 0139 6309) (8579 2458, www.lilys-antiques.com); 2) Visit by Appointment. Factory and Warehouse Address, Baimiao industry area, Songzhuang town, Tongzhou District.

Contact Lily Quan (6572 9746, 138 0139 6309) (138 0139 6309) 华伦古典家具, 1) 朝阳区高碑店家俱一条街69号; 2) 通州区工 厂地址,通州区宋庄镇白庙村工业大院 Tanghouse Gallery Tanghouse specializes in custom-made furniture manufactured in Beijing. Their designs bridge contemporary and classic styles, characterized by clean lines and quality raw materials, including hardwoods, skins and stones.

Online sales only. Daily 9.30am-6pm. Rm 1132, 11/F, Tower A, Gateway Square, Sanyuanqiao, Chaoyang District. (6764 2214, 139 1007 3689) www.tanghouse.cn 逸唐 居, 朝阳区三元桥佳程广场A座1132室

BEAUTY PARLORS, SPAS & MASSAGE 99 Massage and Spa Center Clean, comfortable and relaxing massage. Free food, drinks and fruit. Aromatic oil massage (RMB 200-380), body/foot massage (RMB 150/100). Single and double rooms. Daily 11am-midnight. Rm 703, E-Tower C12, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6501

0799) 99按摩中心, 朝阳区光华路丙12号数码 01大厦703室(嘉里中心与国贸之间） Anantara Spa Massages start from RMB 480 (60min) and facials are available from RMB 520. Daily 10am-10pm (flexible opening hours on request). The Commune, Shuiguan Great Wall, Badaling Gaosulu, Yanqing County. (8118 1888 ext 5100/01, anantaraspa@commune.com.cn) 延庆县八 达岭高速路水关长城出口长城脚下的公社凯 宾斯基饭店 Angel Hands Offers Chinese-style body massage, Thai-style massage, olive oil massage and slimming massage. Daily 24 hours. Rm 1801, Bldg 2, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

(8631 0801) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外 Soho2号楼1801室 Arinya Massage and Spa 1/F, Zifeng Bldg, 1 Dayabao Hutong, Chaoyang District. (6525 5799) 朝阳区大雅宝胡同1号梓峰大厦1层 Askido Nail-lab Centre Offers wide range of innovative nail care products, not to mention over 200 shades of fabulous nail polish. Daily 10.30am9pm. Store 329, 3/F, U-Town Lifestyle Center,Chaoyangmenwai, Chaoyang District. (5975 4522) 爱饰绮朵美甲会社, 朝阳 区朝阳门外悠唐生活广场3层329商铺 Bangs Hair Salon Clean white walls keep the focus on hairstyling at this minimalist salon, staffed by Japanese stylists versed in the latest Tokyo trends. A cut is RMB 320, moisturizing treatment RMB 350, and perms start at RMB 200. Tue-Sun 10am-9pm. Stall 101, Bldg 4, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6597 0578) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新 城国际4号楼101号 Beijing Miaoshou Foot Massage 6/F, Gangmei Bldg, 1 Xiagongfu, Wangfujing Dajie (behind Beijing Hotel), Dongcheng District. (6512 0868) 北京妙手足底按摩, 东城 区王府井大街霞公府1号港美大厦6层 Beijing Salon Vajra Catering to clients who demand very personal service, this experienced team of British and Hong Kong stylists and colorists offers professional hairdressing services, and luxury hand and foot spa treatments. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm.

S106, Glory World Apartments, 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6461/2/3) www.vajra.com.hk 画间沙龙, 朝阳区工体 西路18号光彩国际公寓S106 Bodhi Sense Like the original branch of Bodhi on Gongti, Bodhi Sense draws inspiration from both Thai and Chinese culture, but boasts an added touch of luxury. There are ten foot-massage rooms and an additional ten treatment rooms, all exquisitely decorated Daily 11am12.30am. 2/F, Somerset Grand Fortune Garden, 46 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8440 1495) 朝阳区亮马桥路46号盛 捷副景苑公寓2层 Bodhi Therapeutic Retreat Located in a six-floor building opposite the north gate of the Workers’ Stadium, the original Bodhi Therapeutic Retreat offers a variety of professional treatments – Thai style massage (RMB 288/90 min), facials (from RMB 320), foot massages (RMB 158/85 min), and pedicures (RMB 68 at the Gongti branch only) courtesy of Anglefish Boutique – as well as complimentary food and snacks cooked up by their Thai chef.

For extra luxury, try the specialty packages (from RMB 450/1.5 hours) at the swish sister spa Bodhi Sense on Liangmaqiao Lu. Daily 11am-12.30am. 17 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 9595) www.bodhi.com.cn 菩提会所, 朝阳区工体北路17号 C. de France Hair & Beauty Salon The C. de France team of international and local stylists, colorists and beauticians offer an holistic hair and beauty experience.

The salon mixes French chic with modern simplicity to create a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere offering a wide range of hair services and beauty treatments, including manicures and pedicures, waxing and tanning. Referral and VIP programs available. Daily 10am-8pm. Nali Mall, Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 3029) C美发沙龙, 朝阳区三里屯北路那里商城内 Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat Dragonfly’s boutique operation avoids rowdy groups

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inter’s a perennial, so it always makes sense to invest in sweaters and cardigans. This season, the trends are heavy cable knits or textured knits in earthy colors, as seen in the winter offerings of Matthew Williamson, Dries Van Noten and Marc Jacobs. Italian fashion house Missoni even put out an entire collection of knitwear. Of course, most people aren’t ready to spend RMB 8,000 for a single sweater, even from an iconic brand. Here are ways to get the look for less.

(If you want to spend a lot less, you can always brush up on your knitting skills at Filatura Di Crosa at China World Shopping Mall and DIY these styles.)

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU AND COURTESY OF LACOSTE AND H&M

by Belle Zhao

Brighten up a basic sweater or T-shirt with this cropped, bobble-knit shrug for a girly look. RMB 399.

Mango

Supremely soft and warm, this hooded cable-knit cardigan features a slim cut that won’t make you look clumsy. RMB 299. Zara

The colorful patches give this white cotton cardigan a festive touch. RMB 349. H&M

Layer this lattice-knit poncho over a black vest and shiny leggings for a sexy look. RMB 539. Mango

In this loose-knit black-and-white wool dress, you’ll look as elegant as Coco Chanel. RMB 499. H&M

Oodles of cables give this cropped turtleneck great texture. RMB 1,890. Lacoste

For men. The chunky texture of this grey wool-blend cardigan gives it a slouchy feel. RMB 699. Zara For men. This cable-knit cardigan is ideal under a down jacket or as a between-season cover-up.

RMB 559. Zara Go loopy with this waistcoat with shawl-collar. that’smags RMB 399. Mango.

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WINTER WOOLENS

HOT BUYS

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What’s New SHOPS

Elite Nutrition Center 盈奥营养中心 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-7.30pm. Rm 0159, Bldg C, Chaowai Soho, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5900 4538, 5900 4539) www.chinaenc.com.cn

朝阳区朝阳门外大街乙6号朝外Soho C座 0159商铺

Original Design Circle 三里屯愿创界 Daily 9.30am-10pm. B1/F, Bldg 10, South Area, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6415 2472)

Elite’s new flagship store provides Beijing with a much-needed health boost. No need to worry about getting fooled here – the prices may seem steep because all their products are imported from the States (with the certification from the US government to prove it).

They’re the exclusive retailer for many popular brands like BSN and Optimum, with package deals for their protein powders and musclebuilding supplements starting from RMB 449. Elite’s not just for gym rats – the center is planning to expand into organic foods, essential oils, and vitamins for all, including a special section for mothers and babies.

Tiffany Wang

朝阳区三里屯南路19号三里屯Village10号楼地下1层

Pop-up retail – whereby a store opens up with deliberate ephemerality – is all the rage among painfully chic restaurateurs, gastro-publicans and couturiers worldwide. Now it’s Beijing’s turn. Open until the end of January, ODC is more exhibition than shop but it’s all the more inclusive for it. Who would realistically go into a furniture store just to look at an RMB 40,000 chair? Not many, but here you can browse and appreciate the inventory for design’s sake. Having said that, there are some eye-catching T-shirts (RMB 168) and great gifts (from RMB 6) that won’t break the bank. A breath of fresh air for those bored of chain stores and kooks in hutongs. Jonathan White http://vancl.com/KeywordList--1--1/kaila.html

We have to say Xu Jinglei is an allaround genius. Not content with being an actress, director, singer and even editor, she’s now branched out into jewelry design. Cats are the inspiration behind her first collection. Her silver necklaces with black cat pendants feature five different feline facial expressions – persistent, confident, practical, modest, stoic – which is how Xu sees the girls of the ’80s generation.

Online retailer Vancl.com supports a cash-on-delivery service if you don’t have a Chinese credit card.

Best of all, these cat necklaces (valued at RMB 199) are currently on sale. Snatch them up for RMB 98 each while you can. Belle Zhao

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Chang & Biorck Daily 10am-10pm. 2-19A, 1/F, Bldg 2, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (8400 2296) www.changbiorck.com

朝阳区三里屯南路19号三里屯Village2号楼1层 2-19A单元

In the far corner of The Village at Sanlitun lies Chang & Biorck, a quaint but modern Scandinavian home accessories store. Its shelves are lined with colorful, environmentally friendly products made by well-known designers who blend Scandinavian and Chinese concepts of style. The silk cushion covers (RMB 348), which come in a range of bold color patterns, are currently their best-selling item. But they have plenty of other delightful items in stock, including a cosmetic pouch (RMB 78) and jewelry roll (RMB 98). Tiffany Wang

PHOTOS: SONG YANG, JUDY ZHOU AND COURTESY OF CHANG & BIORCK AND VANCL.COM

Kaila 开啦零束缚

SNAP IN STYLE

INSPECT A GADGET

DIGITAL CAMERAS THAT DESERVE EXPOSURE

by Joey Guo

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MINOX DIGITAL SPY CAMERA For secret snappers

This discreet gadget is smaller than a business card (measuring just 86 x 29 x 20mm). It can be slipped out of your pocket at any moment to snap spontaneous (or incriminating) candids. It features 5MP resolution and a bright viewfinder. An additional external flash with a 1.5-inch-LCD monitor can be connected to the DSC when needed. The Minox DSC has a 128MB built-in memory and supports micro SD cards (up to 16GB).

RMB 63,030

www.m.leica-camera.com Beijing Shemao Jinguangjiao. 303 Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District (400 700 5182) 摄贸金广角, 东城区东四北大街F303号

LEICA M9

For enthusiasts who buy with their heart, not their mind

RMB 1,999

www.minox.com Rayi. Unit S0502, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (8589 2659) 锐意，朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城底商S-0502

To be honest, Leica isn’t for everyone. The brand appeals mainly to pros with a passion for perfect pictures and amateurs who can afford expensive toys. The new Leica M9 has an 18MP image sensor that captures images in full 35mm film format; when mounted on the M9, therefore, all M lenses offer the same focal length as originally intended. Although it lacks some fancy features that are included on Nikon and Canon SLRs, such as autofocus, image stabilization and video, the Leica M9 is the smallest full-frame SLR (measuring only 139 x 37 x 80mm). The fact that you can operate it with one hand means you’ll snap A-class professional pictures while looking as casual as an amateur.

SAMSUNG DUALVIEW ST550

FUJIFILM FINEPIX REAL 3D W1

The best thing about the Samsung ST550 is its extra LCD in the front next to the lens. When taking pictures, you see what you get and you get what you see. Ideal for snapping people who like posing in front of a mirror but get nervous and unnatural when facing a lens. The ST550 has 12.20MP, 4.6X optical zoom and a 27mm wide-angle lens. Other features include 720p video recording and playback, touchscreen LCD in back, and a built-in image stabilizer. It also has a trash can function, so you can recover photos that were accidentally deleted.

The two lenses of the Real 3D W1 each take the shot from a different angle; then the built-in processor evaluates factors such as focus, brightness and color tonality before merging the two images into a single one with enough depth to create the illusion of 3-D. You can review images in 3-D on the camera’s LCD monitor. To better display and share your W1 images in 3-D, though, you’ll have to pay separately for the Fujifilm Real 3D V1, an 8-inch 3-D digital viewer that will make images jump out of the screen.

For tech heads

PHOTOS: MARY DENNIS AND COURTESY CIYITANG TATTOO JUDY ZHOU AND COURTESY OF OF IZZUE, H&M AND NET-A-PORTER.COM

For self-portraits

RMB 3,699

www.rollei.jp/e/pd/MiniDigiAF.html Rayi. Unit S0502, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (8589 2659) 锐意，朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城底商S-0502

ROLLEIFLEX MINIDIGI AF5.0 For nostalgia nuts

RMB 2,499

www.samsung.com.cn Suning (Sanyuanqiao branch). 10A Shuguangli, Chaoyang District (6468 9288) 苏宁 （三元桥），朝阳区曙光里甲10号

MiniDigi AF5.0 is a miniature replica of the legendary twinlens Rolleiflex. It’s compact (one-sixth the size of the original), but it packs enough digital technology to snap 5MP images.

Although the MiniDigi doesn’t use film, a turn of the side crank gets the camera ready for the next shot, just like the original Rolleiflex. The viewfinder is located on top of the camera, which allows you to take pictures from an angle as low as your waist. The sight of this nostalgic gadget will make your subjects grin and relax; you’ll get more natural and candid shots. Win-win.

W1 RMB 3,400 V1 RMB 2,999

www.fujifilm.com.cn Fuji retail store. Rm 806, Phase 1, Dinghao Building, Zhongguancun, 38 Haidian Dajie, Haidian District (6269 2381 ext 812) 海淀区海淀大街38号中关村鼎好电子大厦一期806室

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BEIJING UNMASKED

BREATHING EASY AS THE YEAR TURNS

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eijing isn’t all “blue sky days.” Sometimes it’s pretty, erm, foggy here. That’s when you need to cold rock a mask. Just don’t mention swine flu.

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text by Jonathan White; photos by Mary Dennis

Mask weather also marks the start of Beijing’s unofficial “Dressing as Shredder” competition. This gent has undoubtedly done a good job but the lady comes out victorious. She gets extra points for her location between the rats in Sanlitun and the turtles sold on the Third Ring Road. Thus pre-empting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4: Beijing.

What says pollution-aware and image-conscious more than buying a patterned facemask?

Maybe a radioactive beret or keeping sewage in a crystal decanter. I don’t know. All I know is pollution is not meant to be this cheery.

Masks don’t grow on trees.

(OK, wooden masks kind of do.)

But necessity is the mother of invention for the frugal hypochondriac. Hoods need not be the sole preserve of anti-social youngsters ... you can use them to cover your face too. Just not from the police, kid.

The surgical-style m This is the 2010 version of slanting the brim on your flat-peak New Era cap.

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And you thought Christmas came but once a year.

You have to admit this is worth a smile. Just ask her backseat passenger/protégé.

Those unwilling to stoop to sporting a mask can always rely on looking haughty. The Air Pollution Index is well-known to fear its social betters. Fact.

(NB. May not be an actual fact.)

For a comprehensive directory, see www.thebeijinger.com therapy massage, Thai massage, scrubs, wraps, facials, floral bath, steaming, TCM and foot reflexology. All the rooms are private suites. The second destination spa with hot spring facilities offers customers a chance to escape the city. Special packages for couples are also available. For promotions call ahead or log on to the website. 1) 10am-midnight. B1/F, Traders Upper East Hotel, Upper East Side, Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5907 8877); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. Napa Valley, 68 Shashun Lu, Xiaotangshan, Changping District. (6178 7795, 61787711); 3) Daily noon-11pm. 5/F, Tower 2, Taiyue Suites, Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6507 1517, 8595 2277 ext 5666); 4) 1/F, Gehua New Century Hotel, 19 Gulouwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6202 8888 ext 6666); 5) 6/F, New Century Grand Hotel, Caishikou Dajie, Xuanwu District. (6352 7157) www. ispa.cn 泰美好, 1) 朝阳区东四环北路阳光 上东上东盛贸饭店地下1层; 2) 昌平区小汤 山沙顺路68号纳帕溪谷会所(九华山庄对面); 3) 朝阳区三里屯南路泰悦豪庭2座5层; 4) 朝阳区鼓楼外大街19号歌华开元大酒店1层 （原华北大酒店）; 5) 宣武区菜市口大街开 元名都大酒店6层 I-Spa There are 10 rooms, each focusing on a different treatment, including facial, tanning, foot reflexology, body massage and Vichy shower but the main attraction is the InterContinental Massage (RMB 980/1 hr 45 minutes). Daily 10.30ammidnight (last appointment 11pm). 6/F, InterContinental Financial Street Beijing, 11 Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5601) 西城区金融街11号金融街洲 际酒店6层

Eric Paris Salon Well-trained international stylists and colorists provide hair styling and a wide-range of beauty products.

Also offer beauty, nails, waxing and tanning services. 1) Daily 10am-8pm. 43 Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District.(135 0137 2971) 2) Daily 10am-8pm. Stall 123, Kerry Centre Shopping Mall, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (139 1179 8376); 3)Daily 10am-8pm. Lido Hotel, 112 Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (135 0107 5843) 爱 丽克美容美发, 1) 朝阳区三里屯后街43号; 2) 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心商场123; 3) 朝阳区机场路112号丽都饭店; Flora Spa The emphasis here is on friendly, personalized service, rather than luxury furnishings and glamor. Daily 10am-9pm.

Suite 7, 17/F, Bldg 4, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5475) www.floraspa.cn 弗洛拉, 朝阳区建 国路89号华贸中心4号楼1707 Franck Provost World-famous hair salon with highly trained stylists and colorists.

Hair cuts/treatments from RMB 220; perm/ color from RMB 380 RMB. Daily 10am10pm. Shop D2001-1, 2/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 7696/7669) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地二层 D2001-1店铺 Frost Day Spa and Wellness Center Besides offering a wide range of nail treatments, Frost Day Spa and Wellness Center recently added many other services, including facials, tanning, weight loss program, herbal face and breast lifts, etc.

Daily 11.30-midnight. 2/F, Jiezuo Dasha, above O Sole Mio, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6417 9148) 朝阳区幸福 村中路杰座大厦2层 FSPA F Spa’s minimalist black and white tones murmur serenity, inviting you to take refuge from the gritty world outside.

An on-site skin therapist can diagnose your skin type to help identify you ideal treatment. Daily 10am-10pm. 81/F, Block BC, Chaowai Soho, B6 Cahoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5900 1868) 朝阳 区朝阳门外大街乙6号朝外Soho BC座地下1层 Focus Hair&Beauty Salon Features a wide range of hair and beauty treatments and attentive English-spoken art directors.

Lobby of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center (6465 3388 ext 4856) 朝阳区凯宾 斯基饭店大堂 I Spa English-speaking staff offers aroma-

Long Island Massage & Spa This large establishment offers Chinese and Thai-style massage and reflexology, as well as facials and other beauty treatments. 1) Daily 11am-2am. 14A Guanghua Lu (5/F, Nuo’an Bldg, southwest of the Kerry Centre), Chaoyang District. (5130 9718, 6591 6247); 2) Daily 11am-1am. B1/F, Jiahui Center, 6 Jiqingli, Dongcheng District. (6551 6112/13) www.longislandspa.com.cn 长岛 健身, 1) 朝阳区光华路甲14号（嘉里中心西 南侧诺安大厦5层）; 2) 东城区吉庆里6号佳 汇中心地下1层 Lovely Nails Stylish joint with professional uniformed staff offering manicures (RMB 90), pedicures (RMB 130) and other services. The Taiyue Heights location is slightly cheaper, with manicures for RMB 70 and pedicures for RMB 100. Call for reservations. 1) River Garden Clubhouse, No.7 Yuyang Road, Houshayu, Shunyi District.

(6458 0603/4); 2) Taiyue Suites, Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6502 5989); 3) 102 Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6417 5812/3) 北京爱手 爱脚美甲中心, 1) 顺义区后沙峪榆阳路7号 裕京花园俱乐部; 2) 朝阳区南三里屯路泰悦 豪庭1层; 3) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里1层102 Nan Nan Nail & Hair Salon Hairdressers from Hong Kong and OPI products for your nails. Daily 10am-10pm. 4A/5A, Hairun International Apartment, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 7977, 139 1091 7477) 楠楠, 朝阳区将台路2号海润国 际公寓4A/5A Oriental Taipan Massage and Spa Relax in style among rose-scented water features, soft music and helpful, friendly staff.

Private rooms are available; bring your favorite tunes or DVDs and feel those serotonin levels rise. RMB 168 buys you 90 minutes of fabulous foot massage, with healthy fruit juices and snacks included.

1) Daily 11am-12.30am. 2/F, Block 9, Lido Place, 2A Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6299); 2) Daily 11am-12.30am.

B1/F, 1 Xindong Lu (next to Shenji Best Soup), Chaoyang District. (8532 2177); 3) Daily 11am-3am. Sunjoy Mansion, 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6502 5722); 4) Daily 10am-12.30am. B/1-3F, Shuncheng Hotel, 26A Financial Street, Xicheng District.

(6621 8622); 5) Daily 10am-12.30am. Bldg 25, Central Park Phase 3, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6597 0015); 6) Daily 11am-1am. Rm 101, Bldg B, Winterless Center, 1 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6538 8086) www.taipan.com.cn 东方大班保健休闲会所, 1) 朝阳区芳园西路 甲2号丽都广场9号公寓2层; 2) 朝阳区新东 路1号沈记靓汤旁; 3) 朝阳区日坛路6号新族 大厦院内; 4) 西城区西城区金融街甲26号顺

成饭店地下一层; 5) 朝阳区朝外大街6号新 城国际公寓三期25号楼; 6) 朝阳区西大望路 1号温特莱中心B座101

Rm105-106, Block F, Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6585 9288); 5) Daily 10am-9pm. 1/F, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.

(8518 2646) 托尼英盖, 1) 朝阳区建国门 外大街2号银泰中心写字楼C座3层303商铺; 2) 朝阳区三里屯Village南区8号楼3层3单元; 3) 西城区金城纺街2号金融街购物中心四层 L404; 4) 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100国际公寓 F座105-106号; 5) 东城区东长安街1号东方 广场汇贤豪庭一层 Viv International Medical Beauty Clinic Offers cosmetic surgery, professional skin care, dentistry and Chinese health and beauty treatments. Tue-Sun 9.30am6.30pm. 2/F, Bldg D, Global Trade Mansion, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6530 2348, fax 6586 9965) www.vivbeauty.com 名会红国际医疗美容诊所, 朝阳区光 华路9号世贸国际公寓D座2层

Peninsula Spa by ESPA Offers a luxurious, sophisticated and timeless spa retreat with an Asian Tea Lounge, heat experiences, 12 treatment rooms and private locker facilities. 3/F, The Peninsula, 8 Jinyuhutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (8516 2888 ext 6090) 东城区东城区 王府井金鱼胡同8号2王府半岛酒店三层 Renewal Spa & Resort Drawing on a decade of experience in Singapore, the team behind Renewal has established a day spa that specializes in Javanese massages, and a resort complex that offers lengthier and luxurious packages and treatments.

Tue-Sun 10am-10pm. C1 Area, Upper East Side Central Plaza, Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5139 5555) 朝阳区东四 环北路阳光上东中环商业广场C1区 Salon 88 An international chain of hair salons offering consistent quality at economical prices. Cuts RMB 38 and color package RMB 188. Daily 9am-10pm. 1) 6712 6081. 118 Carrefour Fu Gui Yuan, Block 3, South DongHuaShi, Chongwen District.; 2) 394 Zhongtancun, East Xiaokou Town, Changping District. (139 1135 2069); 3) PJWJ 103, Huacai Center, 16 Guangshun Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(136 0115 0326); 4) Daily 9am-10pm. 1/F, Chuangyijia Carrefour, 6B Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (139 1055 3427); 5) Daily 9am-10pm. Store 310, Tongzhou Carrefour, 48 Jiukeshu Xilu, Tongzhou District. (137 0117 9323); 6) Daily 9am-10pm. 109, Shuangjing Carrefour, Jiulong Shangsha, 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District. (139 1016 9259); 7) Daily 9am-10pm. 107-108, Maliandao Carrefour, 11 Maliandao Lu, Xuanwu District.

(135 0101 1627); 8) Daily 9am-10pm. B1/F, 15-16, Zhongguancun Carrefour, Zhongguancun Xiqu, Haidian District. (136 0139 2562) 1) 崇文区东花市南里三区底商裙房富 贵苑家乐福118号; 2) 昌平区东小口镇中滩 村394号家乐福购物中心No.212; 3) 朝阳区 广顺大街16号华彩中心PJWJ 103; 4) 朝阳 区北三环东路乙6号创益佳家乐福一层; 5) 通州区九棵树西路48号通州家乐福310号; 6) 朝阳区广渠路31号九龙商厦双井家乐福 109号; 7) 宣武区马连道路11号马连道家乐 福107-108; 8) 海淀区中关村西区中关村家 乐福地下一层15&16号 Taidian Massage Salon This Japanese brand brings 25 years of expertise to town with this massage spa in Jianwai Soho. Tai Dian’s business lines in Japan encompass beauty products, flowers and restaurants, so it’s no surprise to find Tai Dian products on sale at the Beijing salon – what we hadn’t anticipated was the complimentary salad, pasta, dessert and drink offered up with our massage. The therapists are very young, but highly trained and technically versatile. Daily 10am-2am. Rm 305, Bldg 6, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 8200, 5869 0707) 泰殿养生会馆, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外 Soho6号楼305室 Toni & Guy British international hair salon chain offers haircuts for women for RMB 120 to 420. Perms and colorings cost RMB 380 to 580. 1) Unit 303, Tower C Office Bldg, Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8517 1292); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. 3 Units, 3/F, Tower 8, South Area, The Village at Sanlitun, Chaoyang District. (6417 4188); 3) Daily 10am-9pm. 4/F Seasons Place Shopping Centre, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0316); 4) Daily 10am-9pm.

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Zen Spa This unique spa experience is set in a Chinese courtyard home. Treatments include body scrubs, wraps, facials, floral baths and massage; double rooms are available. Daily 11am-11pm. 1, 8A Xiaowuji Lu, Chaoyang District. (8731 2530, info@zenspa.com.cn) www.zenspa.com. cn 朝阳区小武基路甲8号1号院（东四环南路 15号出口）

CLOTHING adidas The world’s largest adidas store brings all product lines together under one roof for the first time. The store also features interactive mi coach sports technology, football shirt printing, and facilities to custom design your own shoes.

Daily 10am-10pm. Bldg 11, South Area, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 2233) 朝阳区三里 屯南路19号三里屯Village11号楼 Bei Style Chic French style in the heart of Sanlitun, offering a mix of prêt-à-porter and made-to-order clothing. Daily 10am8pm. 43 Sanlitun Beijie Nanlu (beneath Eric Paris Salon), Chaoyang District. (6413 1855) 蓓斯迪尔, 朝阳区三里屯北街南路43号 爱丽克巴黎1层 Bershka Spanish streetwear label Bershka offers a wide collection of playful tailored T-shirts, funky party dresses and sparkly bling. Daily 10am-10pm. B1/F, Solana Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6923) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色 港湾地下1层 C&A Affordable ready-to-wear fashion from an established European brand.

Offers a vast range of menswear, womenswear, lingerie and kidswear. 2/F, APM Mall, Wangfujing Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6526 1163) 朝阳区王府井大街新 东安市场2层 Calvin Klein Chic, sleek and modern, the Calvin Klein brand needs little introduction. Daily 11am-9.30pm. B2/F, The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (8516 2888 ext 3588) 东城区王府半岛酒店王府井金鱼胡同8号 Christian Dior Couture French name brand. GF-7, The Peninsula Palace Beijing Shopping Arcade, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (6523 7524) 东 城区王府井金鱼胡同8号王府饭店一层 Croquis This men’s line is pitched towards twenty-to thirty-something guys who like their clothes simple and artless. Store 14, 4/F, Raffles City, 1 Dongzhimennei Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (8409 8536) 速写, 东城区东城区东直门内大街1号来福士购物 中心4层14号 H&M This well-anticipated Swedish retailer, known for its stylish, moderately priced clothing that appeals to young urban hipsters around the world, has finally opening in Beijing. Daily 10am-10pm. Qianmen Avenue Store, Building A16, Qianmen Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6706 0508) izzue A Hong Kong fashion label, housing both a casual section and a high-end, ultra-modern collection that shoppers can enjoy trying on in the huge fitting room.

Daily 10am-10pm. S5, South Area (next to the Orange), The Village at Sanlitun, Chaoyang District. (6416 0706) 朝阳区三里 屯北街Village南区S5号楼 Lane Crawford While Beijing already has

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and leaves ample room for relaxation and solace – something that its largescale competitors cannot guarantee.

Chinese, shiatsu and foot massages start at RMB 135 per hour and an exhaustive menu of spa packages, such as Ultimate Indulgence featuring an hour each of full-body and foot massage, start at RMB 270. Facials also available. 1) Daily 10am1am. 1/F, Grand Summit Plaza, 19 Dongfang Donglu (100m north of Lufthansa Center), Chaoyang District. (8532 3122); 2) Daily 9am-midnight. 888 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu (near River Garden Villa and New International Exhibition Center), Shunyi District. (8046 6682); 3) Daily 10am-1am.

60 Donghuamen Ave (near The Peninsula Hotel and Oriental Plaza), Dongcheng District. (6527 9368); 4) Daily 10am-1am.

B1/F, Eastern Hotel, Nansanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6593 6066) 悠庭保健会 所, 1) 朝阳区朝阳区燕莎桥东方东路19号外 交会所1层（燕莎中心路北100米）; 2) 顺义 区顺义区天竺荣祥广场888号(近裕京花园和 新国展); 3) 东城区东城区东华门大街60号 (近王府饭店和东方广场); 4) 朝阳区朝阳区 三里屯南路逸羽酒店1层

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access to a variety of designer goods, the exclusive selection of this unique, luxury brand department store sets it apart from the pack. Daily 10am-9pm. L130, Seasons Place, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6622 0808) 西城区金融街 金城坊街2号金融街购物中心L130 Lang Ken Features plus-size waistline pants from 100-135cm. 1) Daily 10am10pm. 4/F, Sogo Department Store, 8 Xuanwumenwai Dajie, Xuanwu District.

(6310 3388); 2) Daily 9am-10pm. 2/F, Youyi Shopping City (Lufthansa Center), Chaoyang District. (6465 1188); 3) Daily 9.30am-10pm. 3/F, Scitech Plaza, Chaoyang District. (6512 4488) 浪肯特大腰围裤装专 柜, 1) 宣武区宣武门外大街8号庄胜崇光百 货4层; 2) 朝阳区燕莎友谊商城2层; 3) 朝 阳区赛特中心三层 Lu 12.28 Designer Liu Lu returned to China in 2007 and has opened an airy store at Nali Patio. Her clothes celebrate the art of drapery and geometry in rich fabrics that fit and skim as the body turns. Daily 12pm-10pm. Room D305, 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District.

(5208 6105) 朝阳区三里屯北街S1号那里花 园3层D305 Mango Iberian fashion house. 1) Daily 10am-9pm. EB 104, B1/F, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 1608); 2) Daily 9am-10.30pm. BB53, B1/F Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.

(8518 6918) 芒果, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大街 1号国贸商城地下1层EB104; 2) 东城区东长 安街东方新天地地下１层BB53 Marc by Marc Jacobs Recently opened Marc Jacobs boutique is the epitome of stylish, yet fun clothing, with plenty of colorful bags, flirty styles, playful patterns and more. Daily 10am-9pm. SB118, B1/F, China World Shopping Mall,1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(6505 9885) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商 城地下一层SB118 Massimo Dutti A little more expensive than its sister chain Zara -- but the higher quality more than makes up for its hiked up prices. Daily 10am-10pm. BS-33 & BS31, Solana Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuanlu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6920) 朝阳区朝阳 公园路6号蓝色港湾BS-33,BS-31 Nali Mall Mediterranean-style mall selling unique women’s clothing, food and daily use products. Sanlitun Lu (next to JazzYa), Chaoyang District. 那里服装市场, 朝 阳区三里屯路 NLGX A Beijing-based independent apparel brand and design community. The flagship based in Nanluoguxiang offers originally-designed NLGX fashion apparel and accessories, Chinese retro sneakers from Huiyi Huili and Shulong, handcrafted toys and gifts from Uncle Blue, and various other products designed and produced by independent Chinese designers. Sun-Thu 9.30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11ammidnight. 33 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6404 8088) www.nlgx.org 东城区 南锣鼓巷33号 Plastered T-shirts Plastered take the diversity and beauty of everyday Beijing life, and turn it into funky, fun and ironic T-shirts and accessories. Daily 10am-10pm.

1) Unit D54, Main Second Street, Dashanzi Art District, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (134 8884 8855); 2) 9 Yandai Xiejie, Xicheng District. (134 8884 8855); 3) 61 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District.

(134 8884 8855) www.plastered.com.cn 1) 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号大山子艺术区中二街 D54; 2) 西城区烟袋斜街9号; 3) 东城区南 锣鼓巷61号 Pull and Bear Spanish fashion chain Pull and Bear, known for drawing design inspiration from young culture, recently made their debut at Solana, offering a 2009 collection of country-inspired pieces.

Daily 10am-10pm. 1) 137A-137B, U-town Lifestyle Center, Sanfeng Bell, Chaoyang District. (5977 5650); 2) SM1/16, Solana Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6940) 1) 朝阳区朝阳区三丰 北里悠唐生活广场137A-137B; 2) 朝阳区朝 阳公园路6号蓝色港湾SM1/16

to measure high-end garments with a range of fine natural fabrics. Her designs show her obsession for detail and finish.

Leather piping, intricate seams and handstitched details are all evidence of her rigorous Paris training. By appointment only.

Xinyuanxili Dongjie(yard behind building 12), Chaoyang District. (64631788) 朝阳区 朝阳区新源西里东街12号楼后院 Source Stock-in-trade are international fashion labels such as Ksubi, Sass & Bide, Edwin, Mishka and Volcom. E128, World City, 8-9 Jinhui Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳 区朝阳区金汇路8-9号世界城商业街E128室

SHOPPING MALLS & MARKETS Beijing APM Sun Dong An Plaza has renovated and given itself a new name. Major tenants include Xindong’an Cinema, Sega Game Centre and Foot Zone. Daily 10am10pm. 138 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (5817 6688) 新东安广场, 东城区王 府井大街138号

WIllowWillow They specialize in the quirky and the kooky, from T-shirts to collectibles. The shop also houses the Willow Willow range from Alicia Lee. Tue-Sun 1-10pm. Opposite Tongli Studios, Unit 7, Bldg 42, South Bldg, Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (6417 5451) 朝阳区三里 屯北街南楼42号楼7单元 (同里对面) Zara The first floor of this popular Spanish chain store is stocked with plenty of women’s clothing and also boasts a large shoe selection. The casual line for ladies, Trafaluc, is located on the second floor and carries mostly jeans and oversized jersey t-shirts. They also have a small children’s and men’s section. 1) Mon-Thu 11am9pm, Fri-Sun 11am-10pm. 1B1-6, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6100); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. Joy City, 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District.

(5971 6350); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. The Place, 9A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6587 1341/49) www.zara.com 1) 朝阳区朝 阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区1B1-6; 2) 西 城区西单北大街131号大悦城; 3) 朝阳区光 华路甲9号世贸天阶

COSMETICS Benefit Quirky San Francisco brand Benefit has been providing makeup solutions to ladies worldwide for years. Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-10pm. 1/F, Zhongyou Department Store, Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6605 8906) 西城区 西单北大街中友百货1层 Kiehl’s The Kiehl’s store at Shin Kong Place offers skincare, haircare and bodycare items for men, women and infants – made with natural ingredients. Daily 10am10pm. 1/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (no tel) 朝阳区建国路 87号新光天地1楼（近西大望路） M.A.C The flagship store of this wellknown brand is sleek, modern and boasts a vast range of products. Daily 10am10pm. L120, 1/F, Bldg C, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1598) 魅 可, 朝阳区光华路9号C座L120

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. IQ Air has been providing air-cleaning solutions for more than 45 years. Swiss precision and technology go into every unit, creating an excellent price-to-performance ratio. 1) 4/F, 417 Seasons Place, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0179, info@iqair-china. com); 2) Rm 2201-02, Air China Plaza, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8447 5800, 400 650 1266, info@iqair-china. com); 3) 2LY1-05, Solana Lifestyle Shopping Center, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6768, info@iqairchina.com); 4) 4/F, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6457 1922, info@iqair-china.com) www.iqair-china. com 1) 西城区金城坊街金融街417号四层; 2) 朝阳区霄云路36号国航大厦2201-02室; 3) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾购物中心 2LY1-05; 4) 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧 陆广场4层 Khawachen Sells high-end Tibetan rugs and offers made-to-order service. Daily 10am-10pm. BL2-03, Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6311) 喀瓦坚 西藏手工地毯, 朝阳区朝阳区朝阳公园路6号 蓝色港湾国际商区BL2-03

Naviamy For those wishing to treat themselves, and go for an image overhaul, Naviamy offers fashion styling services to the ordinary residents of Beijing. Aside from the makeup services, they also provide a small selection of ready-to-wear garments for sale. Daily 10am-8pm. Bldg 1, Suite 608 Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 5170) 木沙型社, 朝阳区建国路93号，万达广场1号楼608室 Oriflame Cosmetics This Swedish cosmetics brand certainly plays the national stereotype to full effect, with its emphasis on natural, pure cosmetics and a commitment to animal-free testing. Tue-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm. B-5, 1/F, Bldg 1, Wudong Bldg, 9 Chegongzhuang Dajie, Xicheng District. (8839 3955 ext 822) www.oriflame.com.cn 欧瑞莲化妆品有限 公司, 西城区车公庄大街9号院1号楼五栋 大楼B-5

Villa Lifestyle They have the widest selection of BBQ’s and accessories, the Mosquito Magnet, trampolines, IQ Air Purifiers and more. Delivery and set-up are free and grills come with a one-year warranty. Daily 9am-6pm. 4/F, Euro Plaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. (6457 1922, 8046 1260, www.villalifestyles.cn; info@villalifestyles.cn) 别墅 生活方式, 顺义区顺义区天竺镇裕祥路99号 欧陆广场4层

Stenders Latvian brand Stenders, is famous for soaps and cosmetics enriched with natural herb extracts and essential oils. All products and packaging are made from natural ingredients. 1) Daily 9am-9.30pm. NB129A, B1/F, China World Shopping Mall, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 1918); 2) 16 Guangshun Beidajie, Chaoyang District.

(5912 4046) 施丹兰, 1) 朝阳区建国门外大 街国贸商城地下1层NB129A; 2) 朝阳区广顺 北大街16号

Z Store Z is for zig-zag – zig-zagging sofas, that is! This interior design boutique showcases modern and innovative furniture and fittings – stylish kitchens, huge dining tables, angular armchairs and the like. Stocks items from European designers like Walter Knoll, Zanotta, Flou and Artemide. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm. Stall 101, 1/F, Taiyue Suites, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6508 0180) www.zstore.cn Z店, 朝阳区南三里屯 路16号泰悦豪庭1层101号铺

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Beijing Junefield Sogo Department Store Beijing's top Japanese-style department store has an ultra-deluxe shoe department where a girl can go wild. 8 Xuanwumen Dajie, Xuanwu District. (6310 3388) 庄胜崇 光百货, 宣武区宣武门大街8号 China Central Place Luxury Walk Located next to sister high-end retail establishment Shin Kong Place, China Central Place’s aptly named shopping center offers such brands as Versace, A. Testoni, Baume & Mercier, Brooks Brothers, Canali and Feraud. Daily 10am-10pm. A6, Xidawang Lu (beside China Central Place), Chaoyang District. 华贸购物中心, 朝阳区 西大望路甲6号

Torana Gallery This popular carpet shop deals exclusively in carpets made of wool from Tibetan highland sheep and decorated with traditional regional motifs.

Prices range from RMB 2,200 (60cm x 90cm) to RMB 15,800 (180cm x 270 cm).

The management insists that their carpets will last a lifetime and not fade after being washed. Daily 10.30am-6.30pm. 806 Danshui Xiaozhen, 60 Shunhuang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5542) 图兰纳手工地毯, 朝阳区顺黄路60号淡水 小镇806室

Rechenberg Couture German Designer Kathrin von Rechenberg creates made-

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HOME DECOR Hunter Asia Pacific A professional Australian design and construction firm, headed

by Olympic Village designer Jason Marriott. The interior design and construction team works on projects all over China, i.e. homes and apartments, offices, restaurant, bars, commercial spaces, hotels and large property developments. MonFri 9am-6pm. Rm 705, Tower B1, Golden Tower, 82 Dongsihuan Zhong, Chaoyang District. (6558 8829) 朝阳区朝阳区东四环中 路82号金长安B1座705室

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 Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2288) 国贸商城, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号 Cofco Plaza 8 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6526 6666) 中粮广场, 东城区东城区建国门内大街8号 Danshui Town Shopping Plaza Offers exclusive lifestyleproducts including home decor products, equestrian riding products, Tibetanhandmade carpets, antiques, and Chinese-style furniture, as well as a bookstore, organic food, a bakery, cafe and Taiwanese restaurant. 60 Shunhuang Lu, Chaoyang District. 淡水小镇购物广场, 朝阳区朝阳区顺黄路60号 Fulllink Plaza Has a handful of popular outlets like Esprit, Only, Vero Moda, Soda and more. 18 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6588 1997) 丰联广场, 朝阳区朝外大街18号 Golden Resource Shopping Mall The largest shopping mall in Asia, includes new branches of the Guiyou and Lufthansa Center. Yuanda Lu, west of Suzhou Bridge, Haidian District. (8887 5888) 金源时代购物 中心, 海淀区远大路苏州桥西1公里 Kerry Mall Luxury stores offering a wide range of men’s and women’s fashion, including both Chinese and Western tailored clothing, jewellry, golfing products and more. Also home to a range of health and beauty outlets as well a good choice of restaurants. Daily 10am-9pm. 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8529 8418) www.beijingkerrycentre.com 嘉里商场, 朝 阳区光华路1号 Lufthansa Center The very first Western-style department store in Beijing.

Daily 10am-10pm. 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1188 ext 675) 燕 莎购物中心, 朝阳区亮马桥路52号 The Malls at Oriental Plaza Huge mall has stores like Sisley, Vera Moda, Morgan, Soda, TSE, Max Mara, Bally and Piko. 1 Dongchang'an Jie, Dongcheng District.

(8518 6363) 东方新天地, 东城区东长安 街1号 Nali Mall Mediterranean-style mall selling unique women's clothing, food and daily use products. Sanlitun Lu (next to JazzYa), Chaoyang District. 那里服装市场, 朝 阳区三里屯路 Pacific Century Place Brands include Fisher-Price, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Chicco, Lego and Playwell. 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 The Peninsula Palace Beijing Shopping Arcade This Versailles of fashion is home to such royalty as Dior, Chanel, Gucci, Hermes and Versace. 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (6559 2888) 王府半岛 酒店, 东城区王府井金鱼胡同8号

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CULINARY SPECIALS New Year’s Day Celebration Buffet Lunch Hangover-busting spread that includes fresh juice, wine and beer.

RMB 388+15%. 11.30am-3pm.

Grand Cafe, Grand Hyatt (8518 1234 ext 3628) New Year’s Day Brunch Live cooking stations, jazz and a lucky draw. RMB 398+15% (with free flow of wine and juice).

11.30am-3pm. Kranzler’s, Kempinski (6465 3388 ext 4105) Vienna New Year Concert Dinner The Vienna Symphony Orchestra’s world-famous concert will be broadcast live so you can enjoy Strauss as you sip champagne and indulge in a four-course dinner.

RMB 450. 6pm. Cafe Europa (5869 5663) Jan 4-Feb 2 Fabrizio Bigi’s Family Recipe Prego’s Chef Bigi, a native of Modena, Italy, shares family recipes passed down through the generations. Prego, Westin Financial Street (6629 7815) Jan 29 The Bookworm Burns Supper Poetry, songs, haggis and drunken dancing. RMB 200 (includes three courses plus whiskey), RMB 250 (includes transport and entry to the Renegade Ceilidh). 6pm. E-mail jenny@chinabookworm.com for details and reservations.

The Bookworm (6431 2108) Every Mon Burger, Burger Mondays Buy one signature burger, get a second free. 10am-2am.

Blue Frog (6417 4030) Mon-Thu Cheese Fondue at Enoteca Pair your favorite bottle of red with a Swiss cheese fondue. RMB 180 for two people. 4pm onwards.

Enoteca (6587 1578) Mon-Fri Vietnam Set Lunch Special Order any entree priced RMB 58 or above and get a free Vietnamese appetizer, dessert and house tea.

11am-3pm. Va Va Voom (6415 3732) Village Café Set Lunch Weekly updated menu of Southeast Asian and international cuisine. RMB 68 (two courses).

11.30am-4.30pm. Village Café, The Opposite House (6410 5210)

Jan 11

Every Tue Mussels & Wine Flight Experience four flavors of mussels with three wines and choose your favorite match. RMB 98. 6-10pm.

Scarlett, Hotel G (6552 2880) Ribs, Ribs, Ribs Night!

Get two unique char-grilled rib racks (pork & beef) for the price of one. 5.30-10pm. Meat & Wine Co. (6512 1761) Every Wed 2-for-1 Burger Wednesdays Get double for your money on burgers from the new winter menu. All-Star Sports Bar & Grill (5905 6999) Every Sat Brazilian Feijoada at SALT Enjoy Brazil’s national dish, feijoada (a pot of slow-cooked beans, homemade sausage and pork). RMB 148. Noon-3pm.

SALT (6437 8457) All month 50% Off at The Westin Dine at any of the Westin Chaoyang’s restaurants or bars in January and receive a 50% redemption voucher for your next visit. Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880) Barolo Lunch Special Two courses of upscale Italian plus coffee or tea. RMB 120+15%.

11.30am-2.30pm. Barolo, Ritz-Carlton Beijing (5908 8151) Mosto Winter Treats Warm up for winter with hearty onion soup, butter-poached lobster risotto and seared foie gras. Mosto (5208 6030)

BRUNCH AND BUFFET Every Fri Eating with Nemo Dive into king crabs, oysters, lobster, caviar and salmon. Have it steamed, fried or roasted to your taste at live cooking stations. RMB 288+15% (including local beer), RMB 120+15% extra for free flow of wine. 6-10pm. Elements, Hilton Beijing (5865 5020) Every Fri & Sat Greenfish Seafood Buffet Get wrecked in a briny sea of crabs, scallops, oysters and lobster, where the wine flows like the tide.

RMB 288+15% (including freeflowing wine and soft drinks), kids half-price. 6-9.30pm. Greenfish,

Every Tue: Ribs, Ribs, Ribs Night!

Get sticky at the Meat & Wine Co. See listing, this page.

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urp. Another year under the (ever-expanding) belt. As you pop 2009’s final petit four into your mouth, here’s some food for thought: In the past year, you’ve gnawed, gobbled, and gulped your way through 438 restaurant meals in Beijing. Surprised?

And (according to our reader survey data), you’ve each parted with an average of RMB 33,105 for the pleasure. Yikes. I suppose we owe it to our accountants to have a look back at the year that was.

If celebrity chef-studded 2008 was when fine dining in Beijing really took off, then 2009 was about finding cruising altitude, with the odd pocket of turbulence (and sick bags) thrown in. 2008’s wagyu burgers became 2009’s processed franks as consumer restaurant spending fell 27 percent. That most blue-collar of street snacks, the hot dog, had its moment with the opening of Stadium Dog, Bar Uno and Cosmo Hot Dog Lounge.

Italian food, long the darling of Beijing’s diners, lost ground to the earthy charms of Spanish tapas. We welcomed new restaurants Carmen, Mosaico, Tapas Cafe and Niajo, and bid a curt “pasta la vista” to Alba, Maccheroni, Le Cafe Igosso and Piazza Italia.

Super Bar Street lost its ongoing row with the wrecking ball, and with it, Beijing’s burgeoning community of Jewish restaurants – though Biteapitta and Dini’s Kosher Restaurant will both be opening again in Sanlitun in the new year.

Ah, Sanlitun. 2009 may well be remembered as the year of Nali Patio. Venerable residents Mosto, Let’s Burger and Saddle Cantina were joined by The Side Saddle, Crepanini, Let’s Seafood, Bali Papaya, La Sushi, Apothecary and others. Variety, value and bags of personality – the more the merrier, I say.

Moving up the spending scale, Capital M joined the Beijing party (and hosted a memorably raucous one themselves). But the year ended under a dark cloud for the Legation Quarter as Agua and Shiro Matsu announced their closures.

And what of the domestic scene? Steaming, salty-sour bowls of mifen (rice noodle soup) could be found at divey Guilin joints popping up on every street. And Beijingers declared mala xiangguo as this year’s face-numbing Sichuan peppercorn fix.

My own highlights? Ambrosial Japanese noodles ‘n’ broth at Invincible Ramen, the eight-cheese platter at Scarlett, discovering Beijing’s provincial government restaurants … the list goes on.

But a special nod goes out to Xinjiang Fengwei’r Canguan on Gulou Dongdajie, whose nourishing ban mian (pulled noodles) have been a steadfast pick-me-up on those bleakest of Beijing days. Plus the fact that, after roughly 40 visits, the fierce fuwuyuan still hasn’t returned my smile. If there’s one thing restaurants should strive for in 2010, it’s consistency like that. Tom O’Malley

All event listings are accurate at time of press and subject to change

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Every Sat & Sun: Weekend Dim Sum Brunch

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Diminutive delights at the Ritz-Carlton. See listing, this page.

Ritz-Carlton Financial Street (6601 6666 ext 6255) Every Sat Sealicious Seafood Buffet Lavish spread of fresh seafood with glass of welcome bubbles and free-flowing drinks. RMB 428+15%.

11.30am-3pm. Taste, Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880) Every Sat & Sun Enoteca Prosecco Brunch Add RMB 100 to any of Enoteca’s regular brunch deals for a free flow of Prosecco sparkling wine.

11am-4pm. Enoteca (6587 1578) Seafood Night at East 33 A royal spread of king crabs, two types of oysters, salt-cooked scallops, Norwegian salmon and more. RMB 298+15% (including soft drinks). 6-10pm. East 33, Raffles Hotel (6526 3388 ext 5171) Weekend Dim Sum Brunch Gourmet dumplings, nourishing soups and delectable desserts.

RMB 288+15%, RMB 388+15% includes free flow of wine and beer. 11.30am-2.30pm. Yu, Ritz-Carlton Beijing (5908 8888) Every Sun Brunch at Boulud A brunch for epicures that includes the (in)famous DB Burger, filled with braised short ribs and foie gras. RMB 98-238 plus an RMB 35 supplement for the burger and 5% service charge. 11am-4pm.

Maison Boulud (6559 9200) Bubbalicious An international assortment of cold and hot dishes and desserts, along with juice, smoothie stations and a kids’ corner. RMB 368+15% (includes unlimited Veuve Clicquot champagne, beer and wine), RMB 149+15% (kids 6-12).

11.30am-3.30pm. Taste, Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880) FIZZtastic Champagne Brunch Premium Taittinger champagne on free-flow and a lip-smacking array of international gastronomy.

The “Kidz Paradise” features a tots’ food buffet, cartoons and toys. RMB 368+15%. 11.30am-3pm.

Penta, Hilton Wangfujing (5812 8888 ext 8411) Hangover Brunch Roast of the day, freshly brewed coffee and Bloody Mary on freeflow. RMB 138. 11am-4pm. Scarlett, Hotel G (6552 2880) inspiRED Sunday Bubbly Brunch Caviar, live seafood, tartare

stations, teppanyaki ice cream and much more. RMB 368+15% (includes free flow of Pommery Pop champagne, wine, beer, martinis, etc.), RMB 148+15% (kids under 12), free (kids under 6). 11.30am-3pm. Senses, Westin Financial Street (6629 7810) Mosto Winter Brunch A la carte menu features Colombian coffee, spinach and ricotta crepes and beef tartare with poached egg and black truffles. Don’t miss the banana and Nutella crepes with raspberry foam for dessert. Noon-2.30pm.

Mosto (5208 6030) Open Bar Brunch Roasted meats, pan-Asian delicacies, live jazz and fun for the kids. RMB 348+15% (includes free flow of Mumm champagne, cocktails and beer) RMB 288+15% (local beer and soft drinks).

Noon-3pm. Elements, Hilton Beijing (5865 5020) SALT Seasonal Brunch SALT’s bubbly brunch welcomes breakfast dishes like fig pancakes with Parma ham and truffle honey or caramelized onion and Gouda samosas. RMB 288 (includes three courses and free-flow drinks).

Noon-4pm. SALT (6437 8457)

BEVERAGE SPECIALS Jan 13 Single Malt Tasting Try four types of whisky, paired with tapas from Taverna. RSVP required. RMB 280. 7.30pm.

Club Glen (132 4011 4868) Jan 23 Tri Nations Wine Exhibition 100 wines on show from the very best New World producers. All wines available for direct sale. RMB 100 (advance), RMB 150. 12.305pm. China Lounge (135 5227 4667) Mon-Fri Martini Special Offer Buy two martinis and get the third free. 11am-11pm. Va Va Voom (6416 3732) Every Thu Wind Down at the Wine Club Discover some of the world’s finest wine regions with sommelier Julia Zhu. Includes five wines, expert commentary and canapes. RMB 150+15%. One East, Hilton Beijing (5865 5030)

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What’s New RESTAURANTS

Joy Luck 乐福餐厅 Daily 11am-10pm, wine bar open until 2am. 5/F, 3.3 Mall, 33 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5136 5760)

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朝阳区三里屯北路33号3.3服饰大厦5层

Sharing its entrance with ChinaDoll, this vast emporium introduces all-in-one dining to Sanlitun. The environment is “hotel buffet” chic, with half a dozen faux-wood cooking stations churning out sushi, pizza, dim sum, crepes and fresh juices. Prices lean towards “basement food court,” with sushi rolls for RMB 3-5 and pizza for RMB 27-60, which you order with a pre-paid card, then give your table number and take your seats. This circuitous process may prove a turn-off for weary shoppers, but owner Ken assures me it’s a success in Singapore (admittedly a country where people are fined for spitting and jaywalking). Concept aside, Joy Luck delivers on both quality and price. Tom O’Malley

Tea Garden 十八茶院 Daily 11am-8pm. 18 Banchang Hutong, Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District (6406 0918)

东城区南锣鼓巷板厂胡同18号

For a restaurant serving Japanese fusion and designed by a Really Famous Artist, Tea Garden is surprisingly sparse. Designer Huang Rui has let the courtyard remain mostly undisturbed, eschewing flashiness for subtlety. Beaded curtains (exhibited in UCCA’s Dior show), Rong Rong’s melancholy photographs and a fountain create a contemplative setting for delicate cups of organic tea. The food, too, is organic, and tastes delightfully honest and fresh. Our set (RMB 78, by reservation only) began with a quartet of appetizers, including creamy oysters draped over avocado and light tempura. The highlight was ochazuke, or rice steeped in green tea, topped with a slab of salmon grilled with aromatic shiso herbs. Even our condiments were artfully selected: green, black and gray Japanese salt for dipping and zingy homemade pickles. Shelley Jiang

Bali Papaya 芭芭亚泰印 Daily 11am-11pm. 2/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6029)

朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园2层

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果果私房烤鸭 Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-9.30pm. 1/F, Vantone Center, 6A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5907 1920)

朝阳区朝阳门外大街甲6号万通中心1层

The heady aroma of roasted duck greets you at the door of this cozy CBD restaurant – it lingers pleasantly in the air as you follow the efficient staff through an interior featuring multicolored Chinese kites and birdcagefitted lanterns. Another mouthwatering touch: A window onto an open kitchen invites you to spy on head chef Zhang Lujun and his team as they prepare the Chinese capital’s most famous dish and other fowl-centric delicacies. Prices are reasonable. A whole duck costs RMB 99 while most other selections (including the duck cheese rolls, RMB 32) range between RMB 25-50. Tiffany Ap

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Can’t swing a trip to Phuket or Bali?

Then consider a visit to this new tenant of restaurant-packed Nali Patio. It serves authentic Indonesian and Thai cuisine in an environment designed to transport you to the tropics: wood furniture, bright colors, a smattering of Indonesian and Thai art and contemporary gamelan music.

The Thai Beef Salad (RMB 48), with its zing of lemongrass and cilantro, is refreshing yet filling. The tasty Indonesian Fried Rice set (RMB 68) includes fried egg and chicken, along with tender peanut-sauced chicken satay. Thai Green Curry (RMB 48) delivers a well-spiced kick, though rice (RMB 5) is not included. Stephanie Gillett

Peking Duck, Private Kitchen

WHAT’S NEW: RESTAURANTS Tube Station Bistro Daily 10am-11pm. 18 Xinzhong Jie (on the north side of Sun City), Dongcheng District (8447 3949)

东城区新中街18号(阳光都市北面)

Madam Zhu’s Kitchen 汉舍中国菜馆 Daily 11am-9.30pm. B1/F, Bldg D, Vantone Center, 6A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5907 1625)

朝阳区朝阳门外大街甲6号万通中心D座地下1层

Rarely does a new restaurant have the polish of Madam Zhu’s Kitchen. The decor?

Thoughtful and stylish, with a series of amusing portraits showing the proprietor and her friends playing with their favorite ingredients. The food? Delicious and memorable.

Madam Zhu – founder of popular Sichuan chain Yuxiang Renjia – has branched out with this venture, staffing her kitchen with chefs from Sichuan, Shanghai, Guangdong, Zhejiang and beyond. The result: confident updates of classic regional Chinese, like luscious black pepper tenderloin (黑椒牛柳粒, RMB 88), delicate “lion’s head” meatballs with crab roe and freshwater bass (蟹粉鲈鱼狮子头, RMB 38) and a lazi ji (RMB 38) that expertly balances the complementary flavors of spicy chillies and numbing peppercorn. Gabriel Monroe

The Orient Kitchen 小城知味 Daily 11am-11pm. S4-31, 3-4/F, Bldg 4, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (6417 4070)

朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯Village南区4号楼 3-4层

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The Orient Kitchen is a novel idea perfectly executed. Build a menu around the crowdpleasers of Asian cooking (e.g. Thai seafood salads, Japanese gyoza and katsu don, Malaysian laksa, Hong Kong BBQ and Chinese rice dishes) and serve in a contemporary space both hip and family-friendly, with prices (RMB 20-50) that are sure to put bums on seats. The dishes we sampled were unfailingly fresh, colorful and appetizing. The design – part industrial loft, part trendy cafe – is a seamless fusion of traditional Chinese touches with jet-black hardwood tables, exposed brick and a busy open kitchen. It’s rare to find a restaurant in Beijing so eminently suited to its locale in both form and function – and welcome proof that a little thought goes a long way. Tom O’Malley

Domus Daily 11am-11pm. 115 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District (8511 8015) www.domusrestaurant.com

东城区南池子大街115号

Wrapped in designer shades of cocoa and gray, newly re-opened Domus is without question Beijing’s most gorgeous restaurant. Consultant chef Dan Segall’s voguish menu of bistro French, though not blameless, likewise shows impeccable taste. If we thought the caper and dill-infused salmon tartare (RMB 80) somewhat special, our Domus salad (RMB 120) was a near-perfect triumph – silky-soft poached lobster tail offset with the piquant spike of frisee leaves, taken to rich heights with croutons fried in melted foie gras. Our bouillabaisse (RMB 330 for two) fell short: heavy on shellfish, no aioli, with overbearing fennel notes. But no complaints about the steak (RMB 220) – a wagyu slab cooked to perfect pinkness, with “cafe du Paris” herby butter and faultless frites. Tom O’Malley www.thebeijinger.com

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Olav Kristoffer, who also owns the Kro’s Nest pizzerias, has opened the latest outlet of the student-friendly Tube Station chain in affluent Chunxiu Lu. Former Element Fresh chef Jeffery Powell has been hired to smarten up the menu, which now features such offerings as a fresh, crunchy Burmese green tea and ginger salad (RMB 28). The focus, however, remains on generously portioned subs, pizzas and burgers. The Grilled Lamb Schawarma sub with yogurt, harissa and cucumber (RMB 39) comes recommended, as does the exotically named Himalayan Black Truffle Pizza (RMB 35). If your cravings are carnivorous, the hearty burgers (RMB 50) should hit the spot. Laura Morgan

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RMB 250. 7-10pm. Black Sesame Kitchen (136 9147 4408) www.blacksesamekitchen.com Friday Wine Fever Order a bottle from 15 selected wines priced at RMB 200 and tuck into a free flow of tapas. 8pmmidnight. Enoteca (6587 1578)

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Let’s … Talk Restaurants From burgers to bouillabaisse and beyond

by Tom O’Malley

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ince opening last year, Let’s Burger has risen to fame as Beijing’s broiled beef stop of choice. Now with Let’s Seafood up and running next door, we thought it high time to meet Patrick So, the man behind the “Let’s” empire. the Beijinger : So, let’s talk restaurants. How did you start?

Patrick So: Ha, yes – let’s. Well, both my business partner and I were bored with our advertising jobs, so together with a chef friend we decided to open a restaurant. There wasn’t much variety of burgers in Beijing so we saw the opportunity to do something unique – a mid-range, specialist burger restaurant. tbj : Mid-range? Some of your burgers are RMB 150 plus.

PS: In my native Hong Kong, there are restaurants where the cheapest burger is RMB 200. Our Original costs RMB 48.

“If you want free water, you can have it”

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DINING DIRECTORY INDEX 1001 Nights - Middle Eastern 21 Cake - Bakeries & Delis A Food Affaire - Bakeries & Delis Afunti - Xinjiang & Muslim Agrilandia - Italian Alameda - Central & South American Alla Osteria - Italian All-Star Sports Bar & Grill - American American Steak & Eggs - American Amigo - Central & South American An Die An Niang - Shandong Annie’s - Italian Argo - Mediterranean Aria - European Aroma - Buffets Assaggi - Italian Awfully Chocolate - Bakeries & Delis Banana Leaf - Thai Baoyuan Jiaozi Wu - Dumplings Barolo - Italian Bei - Contemporary Cuisine Bellagio - Taiwan Bento & Berries - Bakeries & Delis Bianyifang - Beijing Duck Blu Lobster - Contemporary Cuisine Blue Frog - American

Bocata - Cafes & Teahouses Boucherie Michel - Bakeries & Delis Brasserie Flo - French Budapest Hungarian Restaurant European Cafe Cha - Buffets Cafe de la Poste - French Cafe Sambal - Southeast Asian Cafe Zarah - Cafes & Teahouses Cambulac Italian Wine Enoteca - Italian Cantina Sadler - Italian Capital M - European Carmen - Spanish Celestial Court - Cantonese Cepe - Italian Chao Dian - Cantonese Charcoal Bar - Korean Chef Chan - Southeast Asian Chef Too - American China Grill - Contemporary Cuisine Chongqing Fandian - Sichuan Chuan Ban - Sichuan Chynna - Contemporary Cuisine City Wall Bistro - Buffets Comptoirs de France - Bakeries & Delis Crepanini - French

Mon-Fri: Vietnam Set Lunch Special Get more for your money at Va Va Voom. See listing, p32.

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tbj : What’s your favorite burger?

PS: I liked the lobster burger we used to do: lobster, beef, asparagus and avocado. But I think the classic, just with beef, lettuce, ketchup and bacon, is the best. No cheese, though – I want to lose weight. tbj : I dig your cheeseburger, but it usually falls apart. Why? PS: I will definitely ask the chef! I guess you should press down on the burger before you eat it. Squeeze it together so it’s solid. tbj : What are you trying to offer with Let’s Seafood?

PS: Like Let’s Burger, it’s about quality and comfort. The philosophy of the brand is creativity. To do something others aren’t doing.

I think the prices at Let’s Seafood are a real talking point – it’s not expensive for what you get. tbj : Anything you want to improve?

PS: The ordering system. We wanted a place where people would get up and walk to the counter, but I think customers don’t like it, so we’ve changed it. Now the waitress can collect the order for you. tbj : And the “no free water” policy?

PS: Well, to be honest, at first we didn’t want to serve free water because we were concerned about beverage profits. But we’ve decided to change it. If you want free water, you can have it. tbj : Bravo. So, is it going to be Let’s Pizza next?

PS: We are still concentrating on Let’s Seafood right now, but we plan to launch another Western-style restaurant soon. Probably away from Sanlitun, but not too far.

Jan 9 Imperial Dishes Cooking Class Chef Zhang leads you through three dishes he learned in his career as an Imperial food chef.

RMB 300. 1-4pm. Black Sesame Kitchen (136 9147 4408) www.blacksesamekitchen.com Jan 12 Authentic Pizza Making Learn quick, no-fuss dough making and where to buy locally available ingredients to make perfect pizza.

RMB 250, RMB 230 (members).

7-9.15pm. The Hutong (6404 3355, 8915 3613) www.the-hutong.com Jan 23 SALT Masterclass with Ana Esteves Learn the cooking techniques, flavor matching and plate presentation of four to five

courses. Then sit back and enjoy your creations with complete wine pairing. A recipe pack, SALT apron and T-shirt included. RMB 588.

9-11.30am. SALT (6437 8457) Jan 27 Sushi Samurai Class Hatsune boss Alan Wong will teach you how to make three types of sushi rolls. RMB 300. 7-10pm.

Haiku by Hatsune (132 4011 4868) Every Wed Fruit & Vegetable Carving Master the techniques of food carving to wow your dinner party guests. RMB 300 (includes knife).

1.30pm. Red Capital Club (8401 8886) Every Sat Black Sesame Saturday Gourmet Master the secrets of Chinese cooking in a courtyard kitchen.

Includes demonstration, hands-on cooking, and a leisurely afternoon lunch. Reservations required.

RMB 300. 1-4pm. Black Sesame Kitchen (136 9147 4408) www.blacksesamekitchen.com All month Chinese Regional Cuisine Discover the art of chopping, marinating and stir-frying.

Featured cuisines include Cantonese, Hunan, Sichuan or Beijing homestyle. RMB 220, RMB 200 (members). The Hutong (6404 3355, 8915 3613) www.the-hutong.com

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ALLEYWAY GOURMET

No Soup For You! Noodles to mix yourself

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Youpo Pulled Noodles ( youpo chemian 油泼扯面, Shaanxi province) Like all the “dry” dishes listed here, simplicity is key – let the texture and flavor of the noodles sing. Youpo chemian is a delicious ode to the belt-like flat noodles popular throughout China’s northwest. The proofed dough (made on-site, see below) is rolled flat, cut into long pieces, then stretched by hand. Chilli paste, imported from Shaanxi, is invigorated with a splash ( po) of hot oil ( you), which tops the noodles along with bean sprouts, seasonal greens and braised pork. RMB 10.

Try it: Qishan Mian 西安岐山面. 32 Yonghegong Dajie ( just south of Lama Temple), Dongcheng District (no tel) 东城区雍和宫大街32号 Hot Dry Noodles (regan mian 热干面, Hubei province) T hese nood les, must a rdyellow in color with a shape and bite akin to thick spaghetti cooked al dente, are robust and nourishing. Served with sesame sauce, spring onion, dried chilli, crushed peanuts, pickles and black pepper, it’s a much-loved breakfast dish in its native Wuhan, though scarce in Beijing. The two fundamental constituents are the noodles and the sesame paste – this tiny restaurant (see below) makes both to a closely guarded recipe. RMB 7.

Try it: Wuhan Regan Mian 武汉热干卖弄. 82-4 Dongsi Sitiao, Dongcheng District (no tel) 东城区东四四条82-4号 Zhajiang Noodles (zhajiang mian 炸酱面, Beijing)

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Maison Boulud à Pékin - French Makye Ame - Tibetan Mala Youhuo (Spice Spirit) - Sichuan MARE - Spanish Matsuko - Japanese Meeting Point - Italian Mei Mansion - Shanghai Mei Wei Zhen - Imperial Metro - Italian Mexico City - Central & South American Miao Minority Restaurant - Guizhou & Guangxi Middle 8th Restaurant - Yunnan Mirch Masala - Indian/Pakistani Momo Cafe - Buffets Monsoon - Buffets Morel’s - European Mosaico - Spanish Mosto - Contemporary Cuisine Mrs Shanen’s Bagels - American Muse Parisian Vietnamese Brasserie Vietnamese Niajo – Spanish Nishimura - Japanese No More Bunz Hotdog - American No Name Restaurant - Yunnan Noble Court - Cantonese Noodle Bar - Beijing Noodle Loft - Shanxi & Sha’anxi Nuage - Vietnamese Nyonya Kitchen - Southeast Asian Oden - Japanese Olas Tapas Café - Spanish Old Bike Cafe - American One East – American Orange Tree Bistro - European Panino Teca - Cafes & Teahouses Paomo Guan - Shanxi & Sha’anxi Papa John’s - Pizza Paper - Contemporary Cuisine Peter’s Tex-Mex Grill - American Pili Pili - African Pizza Buona - Pizza Prego - Italian Prima Taste Kitchen - Southeast Asian Private Kitchen 44 - Guizhou & Guangxi Pure Lotus Vegetarian - Vegetarian Purple Haze - Thai Pyro Pizza - Pizza Qi – Cantonese Qomolangma - Tibetan Qu Na’r - Zhejiang Quan Ju De - Beijing Duck Ras Ethiopian Cuisine - African Red Capital Club - Imperial Red Orange - Buffets Red Station - Korean Regius Beef - Hot Pot Ristorante Sadler - Italian Rumi - Middle Eastern SALT - Contemporary Cuisine Sapori d’Italia - Italian Saveurs de Corée - Korean Scarlett - Contemporary Cuisine Schindler’s Tankstelle - German Sequoia Bakery and Cafe - Cafes & Teahouses Senses - Buffets Serve the People - Thai Shin Yeh - Taiwan Shizi Shanxia - Cantonese Sim Sim - Middle Eastern Sizzler - American Slim Taste Noodles & Bar - Taiwan Sorabol - Korean South Beauty - Sichuan South German Bakery, Cafe Konstanz and Bodenseestube - German South Silk Road - Yunnan Stadium Dog - American Steak Exchange - Steakhouses Sugar Bar - Cafes & Teahouses Summer Palace - Huaiyang Sureño - Mediterranean Suzuki - Japanese Tamarind (Marriott Northeast) - Indian/ Pakistani Tanzhou Jiulou - Hunan & Hubei Taste - Buffets Taverna - Mediterranean Tavola - Italian Teahouse of Fu - Cafes & Teahouses Teppanyaki Show Bar - Japanese TGI Friday’s - American The Astor Grill - American The Bookworm - Cafes & Teahouses The Coffee Lobby - Cafes & Teahouses The CourtYard - Fusion The Deluxe Restaurant - Cantonese The Elephant - Russian The Kro’s Nest - Pizza The Meat & Wine Co. - Steakhouses The Mexican Kitchen - Central & South American

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Hand-pu l led, t h ick wheat noodles straight out of the pot, served the lao Beijing way, with a mouth-coating sauce of pork stir-fried in fermented bean paste. Usually accompanied by little dishes of cucumber, celer y, bea n sprouts, a nd yellow soybeans, added (often theatrically) by your fuwuyuan.

Sweet, salty and filling, this noodle dish is so ubiquitous that the Chinese translation for spaghetti bolognaise literally means “Western Zhajiang Noodles.” RMB 8.

Try it: Fu Jia Lou 福家楼. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm.

23 Dongsi Shitiao, Dongcheng District (8403 7831) 东城区东四十条23号

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Pili Pili Sample the Tanzania coconut soup with sweetcorn and rice or go for a meal of Pili Pili roasted chicken complemented with a glass of South African wine. Daily 11.30am-11pm. 9-6 Jiangtai West Road (across from the Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8448 3372) 比利必利, 朝阳区将台戏路9-6号(百丽酒 店对面)

AMERICAN All-Star Sports Bar & Grill 65 plasma screens plus fine burgers, tacos, pastas and steaks. Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11am-2am. Bldg 5, 1/F, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6999) www. all-starclub.com 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色 港湾国际商区 5-1

American Steak & Eggs Chef Paul serves up affordable meals, including classic carb-heavy diner breakfasts and hearty dinner specials. Very popular among housewife expats. 1) 7am-midnight. 1A Rongchang Dongjie (close to Rongchang subway station), Yizhuang, Daxing District. (6582 2065); 2) Daily 6.30am-midnight. Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai (directly north of the Friendship Store, one traffic light west of Silk Market), Chaoyang District. (6592 8088/8788); 3) Mon-Fri6.30am-8pm, Sat-Sun7am8pm. 6 Wudinghou Jie, Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6629 0008/0006) www. steakeggs.com.cn 喜来中北美西餐, 1) 大 兴区亦庄荣昌东街甲1号(荣昌地铁附近); 2) 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); 3) 西城区金融街武 定侯街6号 Blue Frog Chow down on their self-proclaimed “Best Burger in China” and see for yourself whether bigger is indeed better. Voted “Outstanding Burger” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 10am-1am. L312, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 6337); 2) Daily 10am-2am. S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4030) www. bluefrog.com.cn 蓝蛙, 1) 顺义区天竺镇 欲翔路99号北京欧陆时尚购物中心(欧陆广 场)L312室; 2) 朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里 屯Village4号楼3层S4-30

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Ras Ethiopian Cuisine Sit at a mesob and eat injera bread dipped in authentic African stews. Mon-Fri 10.30am-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pm. 7 Sanlitun Lu (next to the Friendship Supermarket), Chaoyang District. (6468 6053) 埃塞俄比亚 餐厅, 朝阳区三里屯北路7号(小友谊超市旁)

Chef Too Chef Too impresses with its smart interior, well-trained staff and delicious Australian steaks. The wine list showcases small American vineyards. TueFri 11am-2pm, 5-10pm; Sat-Sun 9.30am3pm, 5-10pm. Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu (north of Block 8), Chaoyang District.

(6591 8676, chefbilly@yahoo.com) 美西 西餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公园西路枣营南里小 区东门南侧 Element Fresh Try the hearty, healthful salads, smoothies and sandwiches. Voted “Best Restaurant of the Year,” “Outstanding Outdoor Dining,” “Outstanding Brunch (standalone)” and “Best Sandwich,” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

Mon-Fri 9am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-11pm.

1) A2-112, Qianmen Avenue, Dongcheng District. (6702 0364); 2) Shop 833, Bldg 8, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 1318) www. elementfresh.com 新元素, 1) 东城区前 门大街a2-111; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号The Village南区8号楼833单元 Grandma’s Kitchen Sandwiches, gravybased dinners and high-powered desserts from middle America. Voted “Best Brunch (standalone),”“Best Burger,” and “Best Family-Friendly Restaurant” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 9am-10pm. 47-2 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6528 2790, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail.com); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. 28 Shique Hutong (across from Beixinqiao subway exit C), Dongcheng District. (8403 9452, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail.com); 3) Daily 10am-11pm. 5/F, Wudaokou Shopping Mall, Haidian District. (6266 6105, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail.com); 4) Daily 7.30am-11pm. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (6503 2893, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail. com); 5) Daily 7.30am-11pm. 1-2/F, Bldg B, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 3055/3056, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail.com) 祖母 厨房, 1) 东城区南池子大街47-2号; 2) 东 城区北新桥石雀胡同28号(地铁五号线北新桥 站C出口); 3) 海淀区五道口购物中心5层; 4) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街甲11号(友谊商 店后面); 5) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外 SohoB座1-2层 Let’s Burger Gourmet creations like the Mexicano or Wagyu beef. Voted “Best Burger” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

Daily 11.30am-midnight. D101A, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5208 6036) 朝阳区三里屯北街81号那 里花园D101a Mrs Shanen’s Bagels Beijing’s best bagels.

Also offers Brooklyn-style thin-crust pizza, as well as sandwiches and delivery.

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GRAPE PRESS

The Power of Shiraz Three seriously warming reds to try

by Peter Swan

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yrah or Shiraz is a dark-skinned grape from the north of the Rhône Valley in France, famous for the classic wines from Côte Rôtie and Saint Joseph, but also found in Provence, Languedoc and Roussillon. Over the last few decades, it’s been planted in Australia, California, South Africa and New Zealand, and has gained worldwide popularity with its powerful natural aromas of ripe red and black fruits, spices and pepper. According to specialists, it’s also one of the best grapes to help reduce the risk of cancer.

Angoves Butterfly Ridge 2007, Shiraz Cabernet RMB 85 (Mercuris) Available at Jenny Lou’s

Known for its moderate climate, South Australia has produced yet another easy-drinking Shiraz blended wine that’s big on value and well-rounded. On the nose, the jammed black fruits, vanilla and spices notes come straight out of the glass. On the palate, there’s good acidity to start, with cherry, liquorice and soft spice aromas, and elegant tannins on the finish.

Pair with: Mediterranean and mildly spicy Chinese

Daily 7.30am-8pm. 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) No More Bunz Hotdog Reliable hot dogs with lots of toppings. Mon-Fri 10am8pm,Sat-Sun 10am-6.30pm. Bldg 1, Xingfu Ercun (southwest corner of Xindong Lu and Dongzhimenwai), Chaoyang District. (Chinese 8602 1672, English 135 0107 1114) 朝阳区新东路幸福二村1号楼(新 东路和东直门外的西南角公交汽车站后) Old Bike Café Some of the best value cheeseburgers in town at this studentfriendly diner near Beijing Foreign Studies University. Daily 9am-11pm. Rm 8, 1/F, Bldg 24, Residential Compound 5, Changwa Lu (close to east gate of BFSU West Campus), Xisanhuan Beilu, Haidian District. (6841 8535) 海淀区西三环北路5号 小区24号楼1层8号 One East Modern American cuisine with “build-your-own” gourmet burgers and the largest selection of US wines in Beijing. Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm;6-10.30pm.

2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5030) 东方路一 号, 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层 Peter’s Tex-Mex Grill Burritos, fajitas and enchiladas. Voted “Outstanding Mexican” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 7.30am-11.30pm. 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

TGI Friday’s White collar hangout exports American-style burgers, salads, “Mexican” food and desserts. Gargantuan cocktails and regular ladies’ night specials. 1) Daily 11.30am-midnight. 1/F, Grand Skylight Catic Hotel, 18 Beichen Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8497 0650); 2) Daily 11.30ammidnight. 9-2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0880); 3) Daily 11.30am-midnight. Bldg C, Beijing International Plaza, 19 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8526 3388); 4) Daily 11am-11.30pm.

Beijing Friendship Hotel, 1 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. (6849 8738) 星 期五餐厅, 1) 朝阳区北辰东路18号凯迪克 格兰云天大酒店1层; 2) 西城区金城坊街 9-2号; 3) 朝阳区建国门外大街19号国际 大厦C座; 4) 海淀区中关村南大街1号北京 友谊宾馆 Union Bar & Grille The grill restaurant that’s classy enough to bring a date for steaks, wings, burgers and more. Nice brunch too. Mon-Fri 11am-11pm,Sat-Sun 11am-12pm. S6-31, 3/F, Bldg 6, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 9117) 优年美式餐厅, 朝阳区三 里屯路19号三里屯Village6号楼3层S6-31

BAKERIES & DELIS 21 Cake Incredibly delicious square cakes, with creative presentations and topnotch ingredients. Delivery only. Order at least five hours in advance. Mon-Fri 7am-8pm,Sat-Sun 8am-6pm. Ste 1002, Bldg 9, Jianwai SOHO, 39 Dong sanhuan zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (400 650 2121, order@21cake.com) www.21cake.com 朝阳 区东三环中路39号建外SOHO9号楼1002室

Chapoutier Petite Ruche, Crozes Hermitage 2007, Syrah RMB 266 (Torres) Available at Jenny Lou’s, Boucherie Michel, Lufthansa Center

From the birthplace of Syrah, Crozes Hermitage produces easy-drinking 100 percent Syrah wines, less full-bodied than those from Côte Rôtie.

This “Petite Ruche” is a perfect example, with delicate aromas of redcurrant, raspberry and sweet spices. When you taste, the first thing you notice is the freshness, with blueberries and redcurrants, followed by hints of dark chocolate and white pepper. The finish is long and spicy with good tannins.

Pair with: Lamb dishes Craggy Range, Hawke’s Bay Block 14, 2006, Syrah RMB 398 (Montrose) Available at Maison Boulud

Peter Swan is a wine expert and sommelier with seven years experience in London fine-dining restaurants.

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Stadium Dog The hot dogs here are a breed above your regular frank, and can be slathered with everything from onions and cheese to coleslaw, olives, jalapeños and about a dozen imported mustards.

Daily 10am-2am. Gate 10, Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6546 8364) 朝阳区朝阳区工体东路工人体育场东门内 10号进口

Awfully Chocolate Scrumptious chocolate cakes that are rich in taste yet moist and light. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. Rm 05a,Bldg1,05a,Raffles City,dongzhimen lu, 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 Bento & Berries This combination bakery, cafe and deli-takeout is one of the city’s best. Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am7pm. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 45) 缤味美食屋, 朝阳区光华路1号 嘉里中心饭店1层 Boucherie Michel Artisanal French butcher serving up quality cuts of beef, veal, lamb and pork, as well as sausages, cheese, quiche and freshly roasted chickens.

Daily 9am-8pm. 1/F, Jiezuo Dasha, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6417 0489, boucheriemichel@hotmail.com) 米歇 尔肉店, 朝阳区幸福村中路杰座大厦底层 Comptoirs de France Offers a variety of freshly baked rolls, baguettes, and loaves

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New Zealand is well known for its Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir but other grapes are grown here successfully too. This 100 percent Shiraz from Hawkes Bay, located on the east side of the North Island, is impressive. It has a powerful, concentrated nose of black fruits and cocoa with hints of leather, vanilla, spices and black pepper.

The wine is concentrated and full-bodied on the palate with jammed black cherry, liquorice, hints of spice and a long finish with black pepper and present but soft tannins.

Pair with: Good quality steak

Sizzler Enjoy unlimited trips to the salad bar along with steaks, seafood, ribs and other grilled treats at this American chain. 1) Daily 11am-9pm. 2/F, Jiamao Shopping Mall, 33 Guangshun Beidajie, Wangjing, Chaoyang District.

(6471 3876); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. B1-30 Glory Mall, 18 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District. (6714 0399); 3) Daily 11am-9.30pm. FF16, Food Forum, B1/F, The Malls at Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District. (8518 6315); 4) Daily 11am-9pm.

B1/F, Grand Pacific Mall, 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6651 5283); 5) Daily 11am-10.30pm. International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6532 0475); 6) Daily 11am-10pm.

2/F, Anzhen Hualian Department Store, Anzhen Xili, Chaoyang District. (6441 9996); 7) Daily 11am-10pm. 102 Beilishi Lu , Xicheng District. (6835 0610) 时时乐, 1) 朝阳区望京广顺北大街嘉茂购物中心二 层; 2) 崇文区崇文门外大街18号 国瑞城购 物中心 B1-30; 3) 东城区东方新天地1区地 铁层食通天大街FF16商铺; 4) 西城区君太百 货地下一层; 5) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号 (国际俱乐部旁边); 6) 朝阳区安贞西里华联 商厦2层; 7) 西城区北礼士路102号阜成门 华联商场西侧

A Food Affaire Inside April Gourmet, a convenient deli spot for grocery shoppers looking to grab ready-prepared salads, pies, veggies and more for a quick lunch or dinner. Daily 8am-9pm. 1/F, 5 Xingfuyicunxili (on the ground floor of Lianbao Apartments next to Yu Xin restaurant), Chaoyang District. (6417 7970) 朝阳区绿叶 子食品店, 幸福一村西里5号一层

of bread alongside tempting pastries and chocolates. Voted “Outstanding Sandwiches” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

1) Daily 7am-9.30pm. 2/F, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 2347); 2) Daily 7am-9.30pm. 4 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8562 3355); 3) Daily 7am-8.30pm.

L-111, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 6309); 4) Daily 7am-9.30pm. 1/F, Bldg 5, Hairun International Apartment, 2B Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 7645); 5) Daily 7am-9pm. 1/F, East Lake Club, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6461 1525); 6) 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 来广营东路5号2楼东侧; 2) 朝阳区日坛北路 4号; 3) 顺义区裕翔路99号天竺镇欧陆广场 L111室; 4) 朝阳区将台路乙2号海润国际公 寓商业5一层; 5) 东城区东直门外大街35号 东湖俱乐部1层; 6) 朝阳区建国路89号华贸 中心15号楼102

Kempi Deli Some of the best bread, cakes and desserts in town. Discounts after 8pm (9pm weekends). Daily 7am-10pm. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5741) 凯宾美食廊, 朝阳区凯宾斯 基饭店1层 German Food Center The name says it all. Think sausages and sauerkraut. Daily 9.30am-7pm. 105 Binduyuan Mansion, 15 Zaoying Beili, Maizidian (800m east of Nongzhanguan Beilu), Chaoyang District.

(6591 9370) 德国食品店,朝阳区麦子店枣营 北里15号宾都苑公寓105号(长城饭店南侧,农 展馆北路往东走800米路北)

BEIJING Fu Jia Lou This perennially packed restaurant specializes in old Beijing faves: noodles, soups and cold dishes. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 23 Dongsishitiao (200m west of Poly Plaza), Dongcheng District. (8403 7831) 福家楼, 东城区东四十 条23号(保利大厦西200米) Hot Bean Cooperative Run by a group of hip youngsters, the chicken wings are the main draw here. Daily 10am-10pm. Just inside Chaodou Hutong (50m north of Jiaodaokou Nandajie and Kuan Jie intersection), Dongcheng District. (8401 6165) 炒豆合作社, 东城区交道口南大街炒豆胡同 Huang Ting Quality dim sum and Beijing specialties in a restaurant designed like a nobleman’s courtyard. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 6-10pm. B2/F, The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing Jie, Dongcheng District. (8516 2888 ext 6707) 凰庭, 东城区王府井大街金鱼胡同8号王府半 岛酒店地下2层 Jiumen Xiaochi Taste some of the best of Beijing’s traditional snacks at this collection of laozihao snack stalls; most relocated from Dashilan’r when the Qianmen area underwent renovation. Daily 10am10pm. 1 Xiaoyou Hutong, Xicheng District.

(6402 5858) 九门小吃, 西城区孝友胡同1号 Noodle Bar The kung-fu chefs at this hip 12-seat bar wow all-comers with their noodle-pulling skills. Daily 11am-10pm. 1949– The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Chaoyang District. (6501 1949) 面吧, 朝阳区工体北路 4号院 (盈科中心南面) The Roadhouse at Mutianyu Fantastic Great Wall views and hearty Chinese country food. 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 Yuebin Restaurant Beijing’s first privatelyowned restaurant post-1949 is also one of its finest. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 43, 31 Cuihua Hutong (opposite the main gates of the National Art Museum of China), Dongcheng District. (6524 5322) 悦宾饭馆, 东城区翠花胡同43，31号(中国美术馆对面)

Da Dong Roast Duck Da Dong ducks have a reputation for being among the very best in the city. Voted “Best Beijing Duck,” “Outstanding for Impressing Visitors” and “Best Restaurant of the Year (Chinese)” in our 2009 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 5/F, Jinbao Dasha, Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1234); 2) 1-2/F, Nanxincang International Plaza, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (5169 0329); 3) 3 Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu (southeast corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6582 2892/4003) 北京大董烤鸭店, 1) 东城区金宝街金宝大厦 5层; 2) 东城区东四十条甲22号南新仓国际 大厦1~2楼(立交桥西南角); 3) 朝阳区团结湖 北口3号楼东三环路(长虹桥东南角)

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Delicatessen Homemade cakes, freshly made sandwiches, and a wide selection of cheeses, sausages, wine gourmet coffee and wines. Daily 7am-9pm. 1/F, Lido Place, 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6688) 熟食店, 朝阳区将台路6号北京丽都假 日饭店1层

BEIJING DUCK Bianyifang This “laozihao” (time-honored brand) restaurant has been serving up some of the capital’s finest duck since 1855, and boasts its own special slow roast technique for more mouth watering results. 1) Mon-Fri 10.30am-2pm, 5-9.30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-9pm. 6 Beisanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8208 1019, 5857 2687); 2) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5-9pm. 4/F, Bldg 1, Dacheng International Center, 78 Dongsihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5962 6999); 3) Daily 11am-9.30pm. 3/F Building 2, New World Shopping Mall, 3 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District.

(6708 8680); 4) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 73 Tiantan Donglu, Chongwen District. (6702 0904) www.bianyifang.com 便宜坊, 1) 朝 阳区北三环中路6号; 2) 朝阳区东四环中路 78号大成国际中心1号楼4层; 3) 崇文区崇文 门外大街3号新世界商场二期3层; 4) 崇文区 天坛东路73号

Duck de Chine Chinese and French duckroasting traditions in a classy environment.

Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm.

1949–The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (opposite the south gate of Pacific Century Place Mall), Chaoyang District.

(6501 8881) 全鸭季, 朝阳区工体北路4号院 (太平洋百货南门对面) 朝阳区东三环中路 61号富力万丽酒店 JingZun Peking Duck Restaurant An urbane spot that will impress business contacts and foreign guests with its traditional furniture, soigné presentation, and skillfully carved duck. Daily 11am-10pm. Bldg 6, Taipingzhuang Nanli, Chunxiu Lu (north of Xingfucun Zhonglu), Chaoyang District.

(6417 4075) 京尊烤鸭, 朝阳区朝阳区春秀路 太平庄南里6号楼北侧 Liqun Roast Duck Restaurant Li Qun serves quality ducks in a traditional Beijing courtyard and is well worth the trek out to Qianmen. Daily 10am-10pm. 11 Beixiangfeng, Zhengyi Lu (northeast of Qianmen), Dongcheng District. (6705 5578) 利 群烤鸭店, 东城区前门东大街正义路南口北 翔凤胡同11号 Made in China This stylish joint on the first floor of the Grand Hyatt boasts some of the city’s finest roast duck. Voted “Outstanding Beijing Duck” and “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Chinese)” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6510 9608) 长安一号, 东城区东长 安街1号东方广场北京东方君悦大酒店1层 Quan Ju De Quan Ju De’s celebrated birds have passed through the mouths of visitors from Fidel Castro to Richard Nixon.

Voted “Outstanding Beijing Duck” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-9pm. Tower 1-3, Bldg A, Tianchuang Shiyuan, 309 Huizhong Beili, Chaoyang District. (6480 1685/6); 2) Daily 11am-3pm, 5-10pm. 57 Di’anmen Xidajie, Xicheng District. (6612 8557, 6617 1570); 3) Daily 11am-2pm, 4.30-9pm. 9 Shuaifuyuan Hutong, Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6525 3310); 4) Daily 10.30am9pm. 1/F, Jingxin Dasha, 2A Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6466 0896) 全聚 德, 1) 朝阳区慧忠北里309号天创世缘A座 1-3楼; 2) 西城区地安门西大街57号; 3) 东 城区王府井大街帅府园胡同9号; 4) 朝阳区 东三环北路甲2号京信大厦1层 Xiang Man Lou Xiang Man Lou may not be the most spectacularly furbished of roast duckeries, but it’s nevertheless a decent and low-priced place for a duck feast.

Daily 11am-4.20pm,4.50pm-10pm. Xinyuan

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CHEF’S SELECTION Xili Zhongjie (opposite Yuyang Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6460 6711) 香满楼, 朝 阳区新源西里中街(渔阳饭店斜对面)

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BUFFETS Aroma Aroma offers five distinct cuisines: Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Western favorites. Daily 11am2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5908 8777) 香溢, 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲 83号丽思卡尔顿酒店

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Cafe Cha A sumptuous buffet featuring a sushi and sashimi station, pastas, pizzas, Thai laksas and tandoori specialties. Daily breakfast 6-10am, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm, dinner 5.30-9.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2715) 咖啡Cha, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香 格里拉饭店

Stephane Tremblay

Executive chef, Westin Financial Street

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native of Montreal, Canada, Stephane Tremblay gained his culinary experience from five-star hotels and establishments in France, Canada, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam, before moving to Shanghai and then Beijing.

Special Occasion: The CourtYard “Chef Rey Lim studied in the States and you can taste it in his food. Last time he cooked soft-shell crab Cantonese-style but with the wasabi on the side as a dip – unforgettable. Wonderful views of the Forbidden City too.”

Daily 6-9.30pm. 95 Donghuamen Dajie, Dongcheng District (6526 8883) 四合院, 东城区东华门大街95号

A Quick Bite: Crepanini “A caramel crepe or panini here is quick, tasty and light. It’s simple food so you can’t go wrong, and it’s good to see more diverse options in Beijing than the usual hot dogs and burritos.”

1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6092) 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

Top Chinese: Chuan Ban “I’m a big fan of super-spicy food – I like the numbness from the Sichuan peppercorns. The service here might be up and down but the food is the real deal as it belongs to the Sichuan provincial government. I usually order the Chongqing chicken with ginger and the whole fish with pickled chillis. The soups are very good too.”

Mon-Fri 10.50am-2pm, 4.50-9.30pm; Sat-Sun 7am-10pm. 5 Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District (6512 2277 ext 6101) 川办餐厅, 东城区建国门内贡院头条5号

Best Value: Morel’s “Hearty, simple comfort food. I’m a bit wary ordering raw meat dishes in China but here I’m happy to have the beef tartare. Owner Renard Mouriex has very good fish soup and mussels too. Overall good value considering what it is – classic Belgian food.”

1) Tue-Sun 11.30am-1am. Gongti Beilu, Dongcheng District (6416 8802); 2) Tue-Sun 11.30am-11.30pm. East block, 27 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6437 3939) 1) 东城区莫劳龙玺西餐, 工体北路春秀路西北角工人体育馆北门对面; 2) 朝阳区莫劳红玺西餐, 亮马桥路27号东座1层

Guilty Pleasure: Din Tai Fung

Three locations (Dongzhimen, Haidian, and CBD). See directory under “Dumplings.”

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City Wall Bistro Sleek, contemporary all-day buffet restaurant. Daily 6am11am,noon-midnight. Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall, 7 Jianguomen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (5811 8255) 城墙小馆, 东城区建国门南大街7号北京万豪酒店 East 33 International buffet restaurant featuring Asian and Western treats plus a weekend seafood buffet featuring live Boston lobster. Daily 6.30am-10.30pm.

Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 Dongchangan Jie, Dongcheng District. (6526 3388 ext 5171) 东三十三, 东城区东长安街33号北京 饭店莱佛士

Taste Interactive cooking stations and healthful “super foods” corners. On Sundays, Taste hosts Bubbalicious, which readers voted “Best Brunch (hotel)” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 6.3010.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-11pm. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8102) 朝阳区新源南路1号朝阳威斯汀大酒店2层 Vasco’s International and Chinese culinary hits with a Portuguese twist. Daily 6.30-10am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 5/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8号希尔顿北京王府井酒 店5层 VIC International buffet dining with a smattering of Gallic touches. Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 610.30pm. 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) VIC 国际美食, 朝阳区 建国路93号万达广场C座6层

CAFES & TEAHOUSES Bocata Lunch favorite for embassy staff.

The white rock terrace and well-made paninis make this sandwich cafe a pleasant retreat when the climate is congenial.

Daily 10am-midnight. 33 Sanlitun Lu (3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (6417 5291) 朝阳区三里屯路33号3.3大厦对面

Essence Market-fresh daily menus and international buffets with Asian & Western delights. Daily 24hrs. Lobby level of Crowne Plaza Beijing, 48 Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng District. (6513 3388 ext 3) 西餐厅, 东城区王府井大街48号国际艺苑 皇冠假日酒店内 Garden Court Brasserie-style buffet featuring an extravagant Champagne brunch on Sundays. Voted “Outstanding Brunch (hotel)” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 6-10am,11.30am-2pm,6-11pm. St. Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2340) 景苑咖啡厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部饭店 Greenfish Boasts a “flexiterian” cuisine, fresh and tasty food, with a focus on vegetable and seafood dishes. Daily 6.30am -11pm. The Ritz-Carlton 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 Jing Watch the chefs in action at this minimalist, open-plan restaurant serving decent Asian and Western cuisine. Daily 5.30am-11.30pm. Basement of The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (6559 2888 ext 6714) 京, 东城区王府井金鱼胡同8号王府半岛酒 店地下1层 Momo Cafe Clever decor, excellent service, and an East-West menu. Mon-Fri 11am2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Courtyard by Marriott Beijing Northeast, 101 Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5907 6277) 朝阳区京顺 路101号北京人济万怡酒店 Monsoon A cafe-style restaurant offering an innovative selection of Asian and Western cuisines. Daily 6-10.30am, 11.30am2pm, 5.30-11pm. InterContinental Hotel, 11 Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5916/5917) 季候风, 西城区金融街11号 洲际酒店 Red Orange Extensive pan-Asian and Western delights from the interactive open kitchen buffet. Daily 6-9.30pm.

1/F, Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing, 12 Qisheng Zhongjie, Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6452 1608/6429 8888 ext 6320) 红橙, 朝阳区七圣中街12号新云南 皇冠假日酒店 Senses Hosts inspiRED on Sundays, one of the most lavish brunches in town. Voted “Outstanding Brunch (hotel)” in our 2009

The Bookworm Offers light sandwiches, salads and pastas as well as heartier fare. 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 The Bridge Cafe Extremely popular with the foreign student contingent. Wonderful coffees, cakes and breakfast specials.

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） Cafe Zarah This cool German cafe serves cakes, soups, salads, and sandwiches from the owner’s personal recipe book. Daily 9.30am-midnight. 42 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8403 9807) www. cafezarah.com 东城区鼓楼东大街42号 IF Juice Freshly squeezed juices and smoothies without preservatives or sugar.

Sandwiches and salads available too. Daily 8am-10pm. Shop 14, Bldg 11, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6533 6569) 如果, 朝阳区朝外大街6号 新城国际11号楼14号商铺 Panino Teca This casual-chic cafe bakes its own bread daily on the premises. Voted “Outstanding Sandwiches” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Delivery is available. 1) Daily 8.30am-midnight. S2-11, Bldg 2, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu (across from Aperitivo and Nali Patio), Chaoyang District. (6416 1416); 2) Daily 8am-11pm.

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“I first discovered it in Shanghai but the flavor is very consistent here. When I go I eat and eat and eat – it’s like cheese fondue, you don’t feel it until you stand up. The number of xiaolongbao I ingest is most definitely not good for me. It’s expensive, but well-organized in terms of service. And their soups are good too, especially the chicken soup in winter.”

Cafe Noir Tall glass windows enfold a charming buffet of truly international orientation. Daily 6.30am-midnight. Traders Upper East Hotel, 2 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5907 8888) 朝阳区东四 环北路2号上东尚贸酒店

Restaurant Awards. Daily 6.30-10.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm.. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 7810) 味, 西城区金融大街乙 9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District.

(8454 1797) 品味店, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路 19号三里屯Village2号楼S2-11; 2) 朝阳区三 里屯北小街1号 Sequoia Bakery and Cafe Serves up delistyle sandwiches, homemade desserts, and one of Beijing’s better cups of joe. Also delivers. 1) Daily 8am-8pm. Kerry Centre Mall, B1-36 (next to Papa John’s Pizza, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8529 6418, frank.siegel@gmail.com); 2) Daily 7am-8pm. 44 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6501 5503, frank.siegel@gmail. com) www.sequoiacafe.com 美洲杉, 1) 朝 阳区光华路1号北京嘉里中心B1-36号; 2) 朝 阳区光华路44号 Sugar Bar Pastries and sugary delights from the in-house bakery, with a wide range of coffees. Daily 11am-11pm. 1949– The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Chaoyang District. (6501 1949) 朝阳区工体北路4号院 (盈科中心南面)

The Coffee Lobby A cute little German cafe with a passion for coffee and sandwiches.

Daily 8.30am-late. 10 Ande Lu, Dongcheng District. (6451 1453) www.thecoffeelobby. com 东城区安德路10号 Tube Station Serviceable sandwiches and coffee for the Beishida crowd. Daily 11am11pm. 500m north of Beijing Normal University East Gate, Haidian District. (6200 4439) 站点, 海淀区北师大东门往北走500米

Jin Ding Xuan Cantonese chain that specializes in fresh and steaming baskets of dim sum. Voted “Best Dim Sum” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 24hrs. 1) 77 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng District. (6429 6888); 2) 1/F, Entrance B03, north corner of Jinyuan Shopping Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8887 1155); 3) Yiyuan No.15, Anhuibeili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District.

(6497 8978); 4) 16 Pufang Lu, across from Carrefour, Fengtai District. (6761 7161); 5) 15 Tuanjiehu Nanlu, Chaoyang District.

(8596 8881) 金鼎轩酒楼, 1) 东城区和平里 西街77号; 2) 海淀区远大路1号金源时代购 物中心北侧1层B03入口; 3) 朝阳区亚运村安 慧北里逸园15号; 4) 丰台区方庄蒲芳路16号 (家乐福对面); 5) 朝阳区团结湖南路15号 Jin Zhuan Above par Cantonese fare plus Beijing favorites like Peking duck. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm. 2/F, Holiday Inn Beijing Deshengmen, 71 Deshengmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. (8206 5555) 金馔酒楼, 西 城区德胜门外大街71号 北京德胜门华宇假 日酒店2层 La Paleta Sister venue of Bellagio. The menu is light and bears a Cantonese influence, with a large selection of noodles and dim sum and Hong Kong-style iced teas and coffee. 1) Daily 11am-2am. L18 Huamao Shangyejie, 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

Village Cafe A contemporary take on international favorites such as grilled shark burger on Turkish bread, and couscous salad with roasted pumpkin. Daily 24hr.

1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, The Village at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5210, villagecafe@theoppo sitehouse.com) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 Village1号楼瑜舍1层

Noble Court Fine Cantonese cuisine featuring dim sum as well as seafood dishes. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-2.30pm; daily 5.30-10pm. B1/F, Grand Hyatt Beijing Hotel, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.

(8518 1234 ext 3822) beijing.grand.hyatt. com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp 悦庭, 东城区东长安街1号东 方广场北京东方君悦大酒店地下1层

CANTONESE Celestial Court Seafood and dim sum in a luxurious setting for those on an expense account. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm.

2/F, St Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2460 or 2462) 天宝阁, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号 北京国际俱乐部饭店2层

Shizi Shanxia Affordable Cantonese diner fare. Great claypot rice dishes. Daily 10am10pm. 1) B1/F, Sky Plaza, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8460 8532); 2) In the alleyway south of The Bookworm, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 3948, 6586 3749) 狮子山下, 1) 朝阳区东直门外大街天恒大厦B1层; 2) 朝阳 区工体北路4号院

Chao Dian Twin storied Cantonese dim sum house in The Village, with a menu of 44 reasonably priced favorites like steamed BBQ pork buns and shaomai shrimp dumplings. Mon-Fri 10am-3am, Sat-Sun 9am-3am. S6-32, 3/F, Bldg 6, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6413 2998) 嘲点, 朝阳区三里屯北路 19号三里屯Village南区三楼S6-32单元

Qi Enjoy a culinary journey through China that highlights seven regional cuisines including Sichuan, Cantonese and Beijing fare with a modern twist. Daily 11.30am2pm, 5.30-10pm. 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6601 6666) 气, 西城区金城坊东街1号金融街丽思卡顿 酒店2层

The Deluxe Restaurant A contemporarylooking place with an excellent set meal for two available only at lunch, and top notch weekend dim sum. Daily 10.30am3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 3/F, Comfort Inn, 6 Gongti Beilu (west of Pacific Century Plaza), Chaoyang District. (8523 6668) 凯 悦酒家, 朝阳区工体北路6号凯富酒店3楼盈 科中心西侧

Xiao Che’s Dessert Shop This cute backstreet eatery turns out freshly steamed rice rolls (chang fen) and shuangpi nai, a comforting custard-style dessert. Daily 10am9.30pm. 52 Jiaozi Hutong, Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 6981) 小彻甜品 店, 东城区东四北大街轿子胡同52号

Herbal Cafe Herbal teas, soups, dim sum, and stir-fries in a comfortable atmosphere.

All MSG free. 1) Daily 8am-4am. B02, 17 Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 4679); 2) Daily 11am-11pm.

S6-33, 3/F, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 0618) 泰 和草本工坊, 1) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场 10号楼B02; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village3层s6-33 Horizon Good variety of Chinese dishes; classy atmosphere. Voted “Outstanding Dim Sum” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 41) 海天阁, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心 饭店1层 Jewel Well presented authentic Canton-

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Teahouse of Fu Classical teahouse with exquisite Ming/Qing furniture on the south bank of Houhai. 10.30am-midnight. 23-3A, Yangfang Hutong, Bajiao Ting (inside Houhai park, east of Shiqiao), Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District. (6616 0725/6343) 茶 家傅, 西城区德胜门内大街石桥东后海公园 内八角亭羊房胡同甲23-3号

ese cuisine and signature dishes from around China. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7820) 金城阁, 西城区金融大街乙9号北 京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

ZEN Revamped Si Chou Lu reinvents the dynasty look with golden opulent tones and traditional Cantonese cuisine by Chef Mark Ko from Hong Kong. 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Intercontinental Hotel, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District.

(5852 5888) 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店 Zen Tailored to the swish confines of the Legation Quarter, this butterfly-themed branch of the Zen restaurant archipelago features upmarket Cantonese cuisine, along with a smattering of Sichuan spice and Peking duck. Daily 11am-10pm.

Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6559 9608) 蝶1903, 东城区前门东大街23号 Zen5es A mix of authentic Cantonese flavors plus original gourmet food presentation styles, supplemented by signature dishes from China’s other major regional cuisines - Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan,

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ew Year’s resolutions be damned. You’re bound to slip up eventually, so tumble off the diet wagon in style by treating yourself to one of these all-American towers of power.

The Steakhouse Burger (All-Star Sports Bar & Grill) RMB 70 Watch the gridiron as you tackle the new All-Star signature – juicy charred beef, American cheese, crunchy onion strings and horseradish mayo. It comes with regular fries, sweet potato chips or onion rings on the side … and food sweats.

Mon-Fri 11am-2am. 1/F, Bldg 5, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District (5905 6999) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区 5-1

The Montana (Blue Frog) RMB 80 Australian beef, onion rings, bacon, cheddar, BBQ sauce, tomatoes and pickles.

The only thing higher than this triplestacked monster will be your cholesterol, especially if you dine alone on two-for-one “Burger, Burger” Mondays. Fries included.

Daily 10am-2am. S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (6417 4030) www.bluefrog.com.cn 蓝蛙, 朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯Village4号楼3层S4-30

Cheeseburger (Let’s Burger) RMB 58 Sure, you can splurge on tiger prawns, foie gras and shitake mushroom fillings at Let’s Burger, but the original cheese is still number one. You can eat it with your hands too, which deserves points. The fries cost extra, but they’re the best in town.

Daily 11.30am-midnight. D101A, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6036) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园D101A

Build Your Own Burger (One East) RMB 180+15% More customizable than an Ikea wardrobe, these gourmet giants can be constructed with everything from goat’s cheese to dried cranberries. The sommelier will even pair your creation with the perfect tipple.

Served with fries cut your way, on a Stars ‘n’ Stripes plate.

Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District (5865 5030) 东方路一号, 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层

Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm, 6-10.30pm. Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (6559 9200) 布鲁宫法餐厅, 东城区前门东大街23号

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亮, 朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店66层 Chynna Serving Northern Chinese cuisine and a range of other regional classics with a modern twist. Daily 10.30am-2pm.5.3011pm. 5/F Hilton Hotel Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District.

(5812 8888) 东城区王府井希尔顿酒店王府 井东街8号 Green T. House Tea-infused fusion cuisine served in an impressively fanciful atmosphere. Voted “Outstanding Decor” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm,6-11.30pm. 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 8310, 6552 8311, info@green-t-house.com) www.green-thouse.com 紫云轩, 朝阳区工体西路6号 IFW (International Food Warehouse) Managed by the Park Hyatt, IFW offers top quality choices in Japanese, Chinese, Singaporean and Western cuisines. Surprisingly affordable. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.45pm. B1/F, Park Life, Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(8567 1568) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号北京柏 悦酒店地下1层

Alameda Contemporary cuisine with a Brazilian twist. Voted “Best Business Lunch,” “Outstanding Steak” and “Outstanding Value” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

Daily 11.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm. Sanlitun Beijie (beside the Nali Mall), Chaoyang District. (6417 8084, alameda_beijing@yahoo. com) 朝阳区三里屯北街 Amigo Surprisingly authentic restaurant boasts a real Mexican chef, decent food and huge margaritas. Daily 11am-11pm. 95 Gulou Dongdajie (north side of the street across from E.A.T. east of the Nanluoguxiang intersection), Dongcheng District.

(8403 3981) 阿眯哥, 东城区阿眯哥。东城区 鼓楼东大街95号 Latin Grillhouse All-you-can-eat meat, potent caipirinhas and pulsing Brazilian music. Daily 11am-3pm, 5-11pm. C1-11, Block 1, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6126/8) 朝阳区朝 阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区1号楼C1-11

Lan Club This luxury Philippe Starck-designed restaurant offers fresh interpretations of Chinese regional cuisine. Voted “Best Decor” and “Best for Impressing Visitors” in the 2009 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 9am-11pm. 4/F, LG Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5109 6012/13) www. lan-global.com 兰会所, 朝阳区建国门外大 街乙12号LG双子座4层 Let’s Seafood Offers mussels, six varieties of whole fish, seafood salads and specials like bouillabaisse or Atlantic lobster, all served with rice, potatoes, fish soup and freshly baked bread. Daily 11.30am-midnight. 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5208 6038) 朝阳区三里 屯北街81号那里花园1层

Mexico City Good value Mexican delivery lunch place for the embassy area. Features a basic menu similar to The Rickshaw and Saddle Cantina, (burritos, quesadillas etc), but many items are just RMB 20 including free delivery. Southwest corner of Sanyuan Qiao, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District.

(131 2001 2021) 沙沙墨西哥小坊, 朝阳区东 三环路三元桥西南角 The Mexican Kitchen Serves generous portions of flavorful Tex-Mex faves such as burritos, fajitas, and tacos. Daily 11am9.30pm. 705 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District.

(8046 4558/59) 墨西哥厨房, 顺义区天竺开 发区荣祥广场705号 The Side Saddle Sanlitun shoppers can build their own mighty burritos from a selection of fillings. Daily 11am-2am. 1/F, South wing (next to Ciro’s Pomodoro), Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(5208 6005) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花 园内南侧1层

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

Mon-Sat 5.30-10pm. B1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, The Village at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5230, info@beirestaurant.com) www.beirestaurant.com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层

Mosto Inventive, exciting contemporary food with a South American touch. Voted “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (non-Chinese)” and “Outstanding Business Lunch” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

Daily noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(5208 6030) www.mostobj.com 摸石头, 朝 阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层 Paper Newly refurbished, this sleek, urban minimalist restaurant serves contemporary Chinese cuisine, with seafood taking center stage. Daily 6pm-midnight. 138 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8401 5080) 东城区鼓楼东大街138号

Blu Lobster Professional service and state of the art cooking techniques at this five star restaurant. Tue-Sun 5.30-11pm. Valley Wing 1/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 6727 / 6728) 蓝韵, 海淀区紫竹院路29号北京香格里 拉饭店新阁一层 China Grill Get a bird’s eye view of Beijing while dining on grilled meats, fish and seafood and classical Chinese dishes. Voted “Outstanding for Impressing Visitors” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 610.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm.

66/F, Park Hyatt Hotel, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 北京

SALT Innovative restaurant in a fresh modern minimalist setting has weekly two-course or three-course set meals.

Voted “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (non-Chinese),” “Best Service,” “Outstanding Business Lunch,” “Best

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The DB Burger (Maison Boulud) RMB 168 From the Frenchman who gave New York the USD 130 truffle burger comes Beijing’s own tuxedo-wearing fat boy. A sirloin beef slab balances braised short ribs and foie gras inside a Parmesan bun, with a cone of frites on the side. Sacrebleu!

Hunan, and Zhejiang. Includes 11 private dining rooms and individual show kitchens. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm.

4/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8121) 朝阳区新源南路1号，朝阳威斯汀大 酒店4层

Steak,” and “Outstanding Wine List” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 6-10.30pm, Sun Brunch noon4pm. 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 Scarlett Chic wine bar and restaurant with Beijing’s best cheese selection. Daily 6pm3am. Hotel G, 7A Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 2880) www.hotel-g.com 朝 阳区工体西路甲7号北京极栈内 Trainspotting Trendy concept restaurant delivers well-priced Southwest Chinese cooking with a contemporary twist. Daily 11am-10pm. 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District.

(6400 1725) 猜火车, 东城区方家胡同46号艺 术园区 (国子监南临)

Whampoa Club Culinary mastermind Jereme Leung transforms classic Beijing comfort food into something worthy of the sophisticated surroundings. High living comes at a price, however. Daily 11am2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 23A Jinrong Dajie, Xicheng District. (8808 8828) 黄浦会, 西城 区金融大街甲23号

DONGBEI Da Dongbei Dongbei da lapi, cold glass noodles served with a range of vegetables and shredded pork in a peanut sauce, deserves a special mention. 352 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6404 1375) 大东北, 东城区鼓楼东大街352号 Da Qinghua Decked out in fancy Manchu-style décor. Worth sampling are the donkey ribs and the Dongbei version of baijiu: hujia laojiu. Daily 11am- 11pm. 1) 1 Pufang Lu, Fangzhuang, Fengtai District.

(6768 8275, 6766 9529); 2) 1-2/F, 8 Baizhifang Xijie, Xuanwu District. (8353 9038/7) 大青花, 1) 丰台区方庄蒲芳路1号; 2) 宣武 区白纸坊西街8号1-2楼

EUROPEAN Aria Inventive European food from monthly changing menus. Voted “Outstanding Wine List” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm; bar 11ammidnight. 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 38, 6505 3318) 阿郦雅, 朝阳区建国 门外大街1号中国大饭店二层 Budapest Hungarian Restaurant Beijing’s first Hungarian restaurant serves goulash and other Magyar specialties. 2/F, Bldg 6, China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1028/1058) 朝阳区工体东路中 国红阶大厦6号楼202室 Capital M Classy European cooking and Beijing’s best view across Tiananmen Square. Daily 11am-midnight (bar is open from noon-1am weekdays, Sunday brunch 11.30am-5pm). 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen, overlooking Tian’anmen Square), Chongwen District.

(6702 2727) www.capital-m-beijing.com 崇 文区前门步行街2号3层 (尽览天安门全景) Fish Nation Hearty servings of chunky chips and the largest piece of boneless fish you may ever encounter in China. 1) Sun-Thu 11am-2am, Fri-Sat 11am-4am. Sanlitun Houjie (around the corner from Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6415 0119); 2) SunThu 11am-midnight, Fri-Sat 10am-1.30am.

31 Nanluogu Xiang (near Jiaodaokou), Dongcheng District. (6401 3249) 鱼邦, 1) 朝阳区三里屯后街（青年酒吧附近）; 2) 东 城区交道口南锣鼓巷31号

calling for directions), Shunyi District. (6433 6270) 果园, 顺义区京顺路孙河市场出口(建 议给餐馆打电话问详细地址) Vineyard Cafe Hip hutong cafe specializes in comfort food and hearty breakfasts.

Tue-Sun 11.30am-10.30pm, closed Mon. 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 W Dine & Wine Smart, convivial Sanlitun eatery serving contemporary European food at mid-range prices. Good value set lunches are popular with the embassy crowd.

Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 22-1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (next to Jingkelong), Dongcheng District. (6416 9838) 万杰福咖 啡厅, 东城区东直门外大街22-1

FRENCH Brasserie Flo Owned by the powerful Flo Group, and now a Beijing institution.

French classics include the onion soup, steak au poivre, and profiteroles. Voted “Outstanding French” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Delivery available. 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 Beijing’s French community pack in every night for steaks, salads, cheese and wine. Daily noon-3pm, 6pmlate. 58 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6402 7047) www.cafedelaposte. com.cn 东城区雍和宫大街58号 Crepanini Savory and sweet crepes, waffles and paninis. Drinks include coffee, cider and pastis. 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那 里花园1层酒吧街对面 Ginkgo French food and eclectic live music.

Daily 10.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm. 199 Andingmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6402 7532) www.ginkgobeijing.com 东城区安定 门内大街199号 Jaan A light and innovative interpretation of classic French cuisine in a regal period setting. Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10pm; Sat also 2.30-5pm. Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.

(8500 4186, 6526 3388 ext 4186) 家安, 东城 区东长安街33号北京饭店莱佛士

Dongbei Nongjia Yuan A good place for pazhulian (soy-braised pig’s face) and xuechang (blood sausages). 8 Huayuan Lu, Haidian District. (6237 8394) 东北农家院, 海淀区花园路8号

Juliette’s Unpretentious French brasserie with a terrace. Daily 8am-11pm. 1/F, Tongli Studio, 43 Sanlitun Beilu (southwest of 3.3 Shopping Mall), Chaoyang District. (6417 8188) 朝阳区三里屯北路43号同里一层

East is Red Offers nightly song and dance routines straight out of the cultural revolution. Great decor and spicy fish options. Daily 10am-9.30pm. 266 Dongwuhuan Baijialou (outside Pingfang Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6574 8289/8290) 红色 经典, 朝阳区东五环白家楼266号

La Taverne Laid-back French bistro serving traditional galette, crepes and beef fondue. Daily 10am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 8967) 遥远西餐吧, 朝阳区工体西路7号

DUMPLINGS Baoyuan Jiaozi Wu A healthful rainbow of dumplings, their dough dyed with vegetable and fruit such as spinach, carrot, blueberry and grape. 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

Morel’s High-quality, locally bred beef and great seafood are used in typical Belgian dishes. Voted “Outstanding Steak” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Tue-Sun 11.30am-1am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Workers’ Gymnasium North Gate, northwest corner of Chunxiu Lu), Dongcheng District. (6416 8802); 2) Tue-Sun 11.30am11.30pm. East block, 27 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 3939) 1) 东城区莫 劳龙玺西餐, 工体北路春秀路西北角工人体育 馆北门对面; 2) 朝阳区莫劳红玺西餐, 亮马 桥路27号东座1层 Orange Tree Bistro Fetching Houhai courtyard serves Italian appetizers, pizza, sandwiches and grilled meats, with a good selection of bottled beers and wine.

Daily 11am-11.30pm. 27 Dashibei Hutong (near Yandai Xiejie, north of Houhai lake), Xicheng District. (6401 7797) 橘子树西餐, 西城区大石碑胡同27号（后海烟袋斜街附近）

Din Tai Fung Taste just one dumpling and

The Orchard Difficult to find, but worth the journey for continental cuisine served in a charming country setting. Voted “Outstanding Brunch (standalone)” and “Outstanding Family-Friendly Restaurant” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Tue-Sun noon2.30pm (Sun lunch until 3pm), 2.30-6pm (coffee), 6-9pm (dinner). From Jingshun Lu, exit at Sunhe Market (we recommend

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Le Petit Gourmand Good value French fare and a library of over 9,000 books. Voted “Outstanding French” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Sun-Thu 9.30am-midnight, 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 Le Petit Paris Pleasant bistro with decent sandwiches. Daily 10.30am-midnight. 29 Sanlitun Lu (opposite the French School), Chaoyang District. (6416 9381) 小巴黎, 朝 阳区三里屯路29号北酒吧街 Le Pré Lenôtre Le Pré Lenotre exudes all the grandness of fine French dining and matches it with professional service and delicious food. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-11.30pm. 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) 朝阳区建国路93号万达 广场C座6层 Maison Boulud à Pékin Famous New York chef Daniel Boulud brings his take on French food to Beijing. Excellent food and service. Voted “Best French,” “Outstanding Place for a Romantic Meal,” “Outstanding Service,” and “Best Wine List” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm, 6-10.30pm.

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Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6559 9200) 布鲁宫法餐 厅, 东城区前门东大街23号

FUSION The CourtYard Dine on carefully prepared fusion food in a modern and romantic interior. Voted “Best Place for a Romantic Meal” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

Daily 6-9.30pm. 95 Donghuamen Dajie (north of Donghuamen parking lot at the Forbidden City), Dongcheng District. (6526 8883) 四合院, 东城区东华门大街95号 (故宫 东华门停车场北面) Crystal Jade The Crystal Jade group offers high quality Cantonese food, good service, and opulent atmosphere. 1) Daily 11am4pm, 5-10pm. Store BB82, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.

(8515 0238); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1150/70) 翡翠皇宫酒家, 1) 东城 区东长安街1号东方广场地铁层BB82店铺; 2) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地6层 Le Little Saigon Cute colonial-style FrenchVietnamese bistro in the midst of Gulou hutongs. Daily 11.30-midnight. 141 Jiugulou Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 8465) 西贡在巴黎, 东城区旧鼓楼大街141号

GERMAN Drei Kronen 1308 Brauhaus Traditional costume, microbrewed beer and heavy German cuisine. Sun-Thu 11.30am-midnight; Fri-Sat 11.30am-late. 1/F, Bldg 5, China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District.

(6503 5555) 皇冠自酿啤酒坊, 朝阳区工体东 路中国红楼5号楼1层 Schindler’s Tankstelle Hearty sausages and frosty steins of beer blend with a nice view of Ritan Park’s greenery. 1) 10 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (6463 1108); 2) Daily 11.30am-10pm. 1 Houshayu Zhen, Shayu Lu, Shunyi District. (8042 2291); 3) Daily 11am-late. 15A Guanghua Lu (200m east of Ritan Park South Gate), Chaoyang District. (8562 6439) 申德勒加油站, 1) 朝 阳区三里屯北小街10号; 2) 顺义区沙峪路后 沙峪镇1号; 3) 朝阳区光华路甲15号(日坛南 门往东200米) South German Bakery, Cafe Konstanz and Bodenseestube Provides a variety of German and European rye, wheat and white breads, along with tasty homemade cakes and sweets. Restaurant daily 9am-10pm.

Bakery daily 7am-10pm. 27 Haoyun Jie (Lucky Street), 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0201, sales@germanbakery. com.cn) 德南面包房, 朝阳区枣营路29号好 运街27号

GUIZHOU & GUANGXI Miao Minority Restaurant Caters to the dinner-and-show crowd with its nightly minority show. Dishes include Guizhoustyle dog meat hot pot. 1) Daily 10am-2pm, 4-9.30pm. 300m north of the west gate of Tsinghua University, Haidian District. (6256 9150); 2) Daily 11am-1.30pm, 4-9pm. 54 Fuxingmen Dajie (across from Minzugong), Xicheng District. (6607 9738) 盛祥, 1) 海 淀区清华大学西门北侧300米路西; 2) 西城区 复兴门大街54号(民族宫对面) Private Kitchen 44 An attractively converted courtyard residence serving Guizhou signatures like suantang yu. Daily 11am11pm. 44 Xiguan Hutong, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District. (6400 1280) www. xiguanhutong44.coku.com 私家厨房, 东城 区细管胡同44号 Three Guizhou Men Artsy-fartsy dining establishment with tasty Guizhou-style favorites. 1) Daily 10am-11pm. 2/F, Nalisa Building, 1 Guangshun Nandajie, Chaoyang District. (6470 7288); 2) Daily 24hrs. Inside the West Gate of Workers’ Stadium (above Coco Banana), Chaoyang District. (6551 8517); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. 6 Guanghua Xili, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District.

(6502 1733); 4) Daily 11am-10pm. Bldg 7, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 0598); 5) Daily 10am-2pm, 5-10pm. 58 Beisihuan Xilu (Southeast corner of Haidian Book City), Haidian District. (8260 7678); 6) Daily 9.30am-10.30pm. Bldg 3, 2 Qu, Fengya

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UCCA Restaurant Situated inside the Ullens Center in the 798 art district, this revamped restaurant set up by bigwig chef Brian McKenna serves up tasty salads, sandwiches and other gallery-friendly fare, and hosts occasional star-studded events. Daily noon-2.30pm, Tue-Sat 6.309.30pm. Inside the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, Dashanzi 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5128 5488) 超级干杯, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术 区尤伦斯当代艺术中心内

you’ll know why they’re famous around the world. Voted “Outstanding Shanghai” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Mon-Fri 11.30am-9.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. 7/F, Dangdai Shangcheng, 40 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (6269 6726); 2) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 24 Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6462 4502); 3) Daily 11.30am-9.30pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, China Central Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1536) www. dintaifung.com.cn 鼎泰丰, 1) 海淀区中关 村大街40号当代商城7层; 2) 朝阳区新源西 里中街24号; 3) 朝阳区建国路87号华贸中心 新光天地6层

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Shelling Out

Yuan, Huilongguan, Changping District.

(8171 5880) 三个贵州人, 1) 朝阳区广顺南 大街 1号娜丽萨大厦2层; 2) 朝阳区工体西门 内; 3) 朝阳区建国门外光华西里6号; 4) 朝 阳区东三环中路39建外Soho7号楼; 5) 海淀区 北四环西路58号(海淀图书城东南角); 6) 昌 平区回龙观风雅园二区3号楼

How do you like your eggs?

by Eileen Wen Mooney

HOT POT

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here are few countries where the simple egg is given a higher standing than in China. Eggs are preserved in a variety of ways – not only to keep them edible, but also to create unique textures and interesting flavors.

Salted eggs (咸蛋 xiandan) Salted duck eggs are marinated in a saltwater mixture, covered and left in a cool place for three weeks. Alternatively, they’re coated with a clay mixture, and then rolled over rice husks or straw and kept in a wooden box for a month. Salted eggs are usually eaten in small quantities, and bits are often added to porridge (zhou). It is also often used to flavor dishes such as sautéed pumpkin and steamed minced meat. The bright yellow-orange yolk is prized by the Cantonese for fi lling moon cakes and zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).

Thousand-year-old egg (皮蛋 pidan) The thousand-year-old preserved egg is of course not that old – it just looks that way! Pidan is made by coating duck or chicken eggs in a plaster of red earth, lime, salt, ashes and tea, and then packing the eggs into airtight containers. The egg is ready in two to three weeks. The yolk takes on a greenish color, becoming smooth and creamy like an avocado. Meanwhile, the egg white turns translucent amber with a fi rm texture. Cubes of pidan atop soft beancurd is a common appetizer in Beijing.

Tea eggs (茶叶蛋 chaye dan) Tea eggs are a snack from Guangdong. The shells of hardboiled eggs are lightly cracked so that when they are simmered in an aromatic tea broth (a mix of brewed tea, soy sauce, cassia bark, star anise, ginger, Sichuan peppercorn and rock sugar), the seasonings and spices will be absorbed by the egg. The cracked shell leaves an attractive batik pattern on the egg white. Tea eggs are great as a snack or packed in a lunch box or presented as a starter.

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Liujia Guo Hunan restaurant famous for its bu er guo – a fish soup served in a huge clay pot that can feed four. Daily 10am11pm. 19 Nanheyan Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6524 1487) 刘家锅, 东城区南河沿 大街19号 Tanzhou Jiulou Excellent smoked duck in a rough environment. Daily 11am-11pm.

Bldg 1, Huajiadi Beili (north side of the post office), Chaoyang District. (6473 4418) 潭州 酒楼, 朝阳区花家地北里1号楼 (邮局北边) Xiang Ming Yuan Xiangcai favorites like hongshaorou (braised pork in claypot) and duojiao yutou (fish heads with sweet peppers). Daily 9.30am-2pm, 4.30-11pm.

1 Gongti Nanlu, Workers’ Stadium south gate, Chaoyang District. (6552 5493) 湘明 园, 朝阳区工体南路1号

IMPERIAL

Fuhua Feiniu Crowd-pleasing Muslim hot pot restaurant with fresh meat and veggies and stand-out sesame sauce. Daily 10am2pm, 4.30-10pm. 3 Zaoying Beili, Maizidian, Chaoyang District. (6586 7195) 富华肥牛, 朝阳区麦子店枣营北里3号

Fangshan Restaurant Great service and Cixi’s favorites, for just less than the price of a marble boat. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-8pm.

1 Wenjin Jie (inside Beihai Park, enter via east gate), Xicheng District. (6401 1889) 仿 膳饭庄, 西城区文津街1号北海公园东门内

Haidilao Hot Pot This popular eatery is as famous for its hospitality as it is for its authentic Sichuan cuisine. Voted “Best Hot Pot” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 24hrs. 2A Baijiazhuang Lu (next to No. 80 Middle School), Chaoyang District.

(6595 2982); 2) Daily 24hrs. 7/F, New Wedding Shopping Center, 109 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6617 4063); 3) Daily 10.30am-3am. 3/F, Beiyue Dasha, 2A Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (8463 9300) 海 底捞火锅, 1) 朝阳区白家庄路甲2号 (八十中 学西侧); 2) 西城区西单北大街109号婚庆大 楼7层; 3) 朝阳区惠新东街甲2号北奥大厦3层

Li Jia Cai Mr Li’s house restaurant serves set meals of Imperial-style food at prices ranging RMB 230-2,000 per person. Daily 11am1.30pm, 5-8.30pm. 11 Yangfang Hutong, Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District.

(6618 0107) 厉家菜, 西城区德胜门内大街洋 房胡同11号

I Rock My Pot Choose from a dozen broths, a long bar of sauces and an extensive selection of vegetables, seafood and meats (including ostrich). Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-10pm. 37-38 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5879 0999) 锅儿滚, 朝阳区朝外大 街37-38号(昆泰国际中心步行街) Lijiang Spareribs Hot Pot Yunnan-style hot pot of pork ribs or pig’s trotters with fresh, seasonal vegetables Daily 10.30am10.30pm. 11 Dashibei Hutong, Houhai, Xicheng District. (6406 3631) 瓦猫丽江腊排 骨火锅, 西城区后海大石碑胡同11号 Little Sheep Nationwide chain serves mutton hot pot with a twist: a special cuminbased broth. No dipping sauce required.

Voted “Outstanding Hot Pot” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 10am-midnight. Northwest corner of Caishikou intersection, Xuanwu District. (6316 6668); 2) Daily 24hours. 209 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8400 1669) 小肥羊, 1) 宣武区菜市口路口西北角; 2) 东城区东直门 内大街209号 Regius Beef Hip decor, quality ingredients and state-of-the-art, flameless individual hot pots. Daily 10.30am-10pm. Bldg 19, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5960 4566) 一尊皇牛, 朝阳区建国 路93号万达广场19号楼

Mei Wei Zhen With complex concoctions like the “Buddha Jumps the Wall,” they specialize in high-end imperial cuisine. Daily 10am-10pm. 1) 48 Xihai Nanyan, Xicheng District. (8328 4099); 2) 1/F, Novotel Peace, 3 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6559 7672); 3) L124, 1/F, West Wing, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguonemwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 6139) 美味珍御膳, 1) 西城区西海南沿48号; 2) 东城区王府井金 鱼胡同3号诺富特和平宾馆首层东侧; 3) 朝阳 区建国门外大街1号国贸西楼1层L124 Red Capital Club The courtyard setting capitalizes on nostalgic kitsch and wellknown Beijing dishes. Daily 6pm-midnight.

66 Dongsi Jiutiao, Dongcheng District.

(6402 7150, 8401 8886) 新红资俱乐部, 东城 区东四九条66号

INDIAN/PAKISTANI

HUAIYANG Summer Palace Light and delicious Huaiyang and Cantonese cuisine cooked with flair. Check out their daily tea cocktails and French Bordeaux selections. Daily 11.30am2pm, 6-10pm. Lobby, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(6505 2266 ext 34) 夏宫中餐厅, 朝阳区建国 门外大街1号中国大饭店大堂 Z.Y.X. HYC Don’t miss the “lion head” meatballs and wild mountain greens, a native specialty. Daily 9.30am-2pm, 4.30-10pm. 5 Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0276) 南国紫钰轩, 朝阳区枣营路 29号好运街5号 Ganges Indian Restaurant Southern and northern Indian classics like chicken tikka

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Ding Ding Xiang Popular hot pot place has delicious, savory sesame dipping sauce to accompany lots of lamb. Voted “Outstanding Hot Pot” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, Yuanjia International Apartments, Dongzhimenwai, Dongzhong Jie (opposite East Gate Plaza), Dongcheng District. (6417 9289); 2) Daily 11.30am-11pm. 1/F, 14 Dongzhong Jie, Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng District.

(6417 2546); 3) Daily 11am-10pm. Bldg 7, Guoxing Jiayuan, Shouti Nanlu, Haidian District. (8835 7775/7779); 4) Daily 11am10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5997/7172) 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) 东城区东直门外东 中街14号1层; 3) 海淀区首体南路国兴家园 7号楼1-2层; 4) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地 6楼D6006号

HUNAN & HUBEI Karaiya Spice House Well-executed Hunan fare, sound service and a laidback ambience. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Bldg 8, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 3535) 朝阳区朝阳 区三里屯路19号The Village南区8号楼

masala and lamb rogan josh. Voted “Outstanding Indian/Pakistani” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. 1) S93-3, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 0181/6121); 2) Sancaitang Xiezi Lou, 160 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6262 7944); 3) 5/B, Hairun International Apartment, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 8353); 4) 138A, B1/F, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 2999) www.ganges-restaurant.com 恒河印度餐厅, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路 19号三里屯VillageS93-3; 2) 海淀区成府路 160号三才堂写字楼1层13号; 3) 朝阳区将台 路2号海润国际公寓底商5号; 4) 朝阳区光华 路9号世贸天阶地下1层138A Hazara High quality with prices to match, served in a stylish, intimate setting.

Voted “Outstanding Decor” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Accepts foreign currencies, Visa and Mastercard. Tue-Sun 5.3010.30pm. Inside Face bar, 26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6788) 朝阳区工体南路东草园26号

Kamat’s Indian Restaurant Quality Indian fare. Irish pub downstairs offers convenient outlet for post-curry pints. Second floor of Paddy O’Shea’s, 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.朝阳区东直门外大街28号 (爱尔兰酒吧2层)

Tamarind (Marriott Northeast) Rich variety of south Asian food and four brass tandoor ovens turning out delicious kebabs and nan breads. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 7.30-10pm. 2/F, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5927 8888) 朝 阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店2层

ITALIAN Agrilandia Fresh ingredients grown on site; great suburban locale ensures lots of room for the kids to scamper. Daily 9am9pm. Baigezhuangcun, Mapozhen, Shunyi District. (6940 7700, 130 0127 1094) www. agrilandia.cn 意大利农场, 顺义区马坡镇 白各庄村 Alla Osteria A tasteful and unpretentious choice for delicious Italian. Daily 11am10pm. Rm 1112, Soho Shangdu, Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 3112) 意 尚意大利餐厅, 朝阳区东大桥路8号Soho尚 都1112号 Annie’s Unpretentious, affordable and popular Italian chain. Voted “Best Italian,” “Outstanding Family-Friendly Restaurant” and “Best Value” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Free delivery. 1) 11am-11pm. Ritan High Life 2-3-93, (across from North Gate of Ritan Park), Chaoyang District. (8569 3031); 2) Daily 11.30am-11pm. 16 Dongsanhuan Lu (next to CD Jazz Club), Chaoyang District. (6503 3871); 3) Daily 11am-11pm.

West Gate of Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8589 8366); 4) Daily 11am-11pm. A1 Nongzhan Nanlu (near the west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District. (6591 1931); 5) Daily 11am-11pm.

Jiuxianqiao, Jiangtai Lu, Shangye Jie, Chaoyang District. (6436 3735); 6) Daily 11.30am-11pm. Across from Western Academy Beijing, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 4768) 安妮, 1) 朝 阳区神路街39号日坛上街2-3-93; 2) 朝阳区 东三环路16号(农展馆正门南侧); 3) 朝阳区 建国路88号Soho现代城西门; 4) 朝阳区农展 南路甲1号 (朝阳公园西门南侧); 5) 朝阳区 酒仙桥将台路商业街; 6) 朝阳区来广营东路 5号京西学校对面 Assaggi Don’t miss their tasty fresh pasta and home-made bread. Voted “Outstanding Italian” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

Daily noon-2.30pm, 6.30-11pm. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8454 4508) 尝试, 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号 Barolo Casual yet upscale Italian with an open kitchen. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2pm, 610pm. 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8888) 巴罗洛, 朝阳区建国 路甲83

setting. Single bottles available to taste and purchase. Daily 10am-midnight. 32 Beibingma Hutong (east of Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (6402 7707) 东 城区北兵马胡同32号(南锣鼓巷东边) Cantina Sadler A stripped-back menu of rustic pizza, pasta and salads in Ristorante Sadler’s wine cellar.Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10.30pm. Inside Ristorante Sadler, Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6559 1399) 东城区前 门东大街23号 Cepe Authentic northern Italian cuisine in a modern, trendy setting. Daily 11am2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 6996) 意味轩, 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽 思卡顿酒店大堂 Elisa’s Italian Restaurant Fine Italian dining it ain’t, but that’s part of Elisa’s appeal – decent food, decent prices in a casual dining atmosphere. Daily 11am-11pm.

1) 100m south of the Yansha Shopping Center, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6500 6407); 2) C6, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0291/0292) 爱丽 莎意大利餐厅, 1) 朝阳区东三环北路(燕 莎商场往南100米); 2) 朝阳区枣营路29号 好运街C6 Invito Stylish Italian restaurant good for both a mid-shopping spree rest stop or a romantic evening meal. Daily 11am10.30pm. 15-2, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6906) 意吻陶, 朝阳区朝阳公园 路6号蓝色港湾国际商区 15-2 La Dolce Vita Classic Italian eatery offering authentic oven-fired pizza and a wide range of pastas and salads. Voted “Outstanding Italian” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Free delivery within a 3km radius.

Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 8 Bei Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 2894) 甜蜜生活, 朝阳区新东路北段8号 Meeting Point Friendly neighborhood Italian restaurant specializes in cucina Italia with an Abruzzese touch. 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 Metro One of Beijing’s oldest Italian restaurants, where diners can match sauces and freshly made pastas. MonFri 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun 11.30am-10pm. 9 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 7828) 美特柔, 朝阳区工体 西路9号 Prego A modern Italian restaurant serving authentic regional home-style dishes prepared by an Italian chef. Daily 11am11.30pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext

7815) 意大利餐厅, 西城区金融大街乙9号北 京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层 Ristorante Sadler Headed by two-star Michelin chef Claudio Sadler, this restaurant delivers well-executed dishes in a contemporary setting. Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10.30pm. Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6559 1399) 东城区前门东大街23号 Tavola Excellent Neapolitan-style Italian cuisine. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm10.30pm. 2/F, The Grand Summit, Section B, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Mansion, 19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District.

(8532 5068) www.tavola-bj.com 朝阳区东 方东路19号亮马桥外交公寓会所2层

JAPANESE Gin Chow down on some of Japan’s best bar snacks in the sleek dining room of this izakaya. Daily 6pm-2am. 501, E-Tower, 12C Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6592 6198) 呤, 朝阳区光华路12号丙数码01大 厦501室 Hatsune Alan Wong’s first Beijing restaurant specializes in unique sushi and hand rolls. Voted “Best Japanese” in our 2009 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am2pm, 5.30-10pm. 1) 2/F, Heqiao Bldg C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6581 3939); 2) S8-30 (Opposite Element Fresh), Bldg 8, The Village at Sanlitun, 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The Village南 区8号楼S8-30 Ichigo Ichie Sushi, California rolls and a handful of hot appetizers are available at this petite, Chinese-run eatery at Nanluogu Xiang. Daily 11.30am-10pm.

73 Xiao Ju’er Hutong, Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (134 0110 0356) 期一 会, 东城区南锣鼓巷小菊儿胡同73号 Invincible Ramen All the elements combine for some of Beijing’s best ramen.

Daily 11am-10.30pm. 32 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6467 7688) 无敌家 浜 骨汤创作面坊, 朝阳区霄云路32号 Kagen Stainless steel tables and cool electronica music accompany tasty marinated meat grilled fresh at each table. Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. B1/F, Bldg C, Heqiao Dasha, 8 Guanghua Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6583 6830) 火源, 朝阳 区光华东路8号和乔大厦C座地下1层 Matsuko Great lunchtime buffet with sushi, sashimi, noodles and more. Voted “Outstanding Japanese” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 5-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-2.30pm, 510.30pm. 1) 39 Liangmaqiao Lu (opposite 21st Century hotel), Chaoyang District.

(8453 4062); 2) Baijiazhuang (south east

Mirch Masala Tasty, authentic and affordable in a pleasant, well-lit environment.

Vegan friendly. Delivery also available. 1) Mon 5-10.30pm; Tue-Sun 11am-2.30pm, 5pm-10.30pm. Unit 130, Bldg 2, Ritan Highlife, (across from the north gate of Ritan Park), Chaoyang District. (8563 6304); 2) Mon-Sat 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm, Sun 11am-10.30pm. 60-2 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6406 4347) www. mirchmasala.com.cn 马沙拉之香, 1) 朝阳区 雅宝路日坛公园北门日坛上街2号楼130号; 2) 东城区南锣鼓巷60-2号 The Taj Pavilion Friendly management and some of Beijing’s finest Indian food in an authentic setting. Voted “Best Indian/Pakistani” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 1) L222, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 3238); 2) 1/F, West Wing, China World Shopping Mall (next to KFC), Chaoyang District. (6505 5866); 3) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Shoudu Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6436 7678, 6437 6688 ext 3811) 泰姬楼印度餐厅, 1) 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆时尚购物中心 L222室; 2) 朝阳区国贸西楼1层肯德基旁边;

Cambulac Italian Wine Enoteca Italian wine wholesalers in beautiful courtyard

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Indian Kitchen An assortment of spicy subcontinent specialties, but the indecisive can check out the weekday buffet lunch.Voted “Outstanding Indian/Pakistani” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-11pm. 2 Sanlitun Beixiaojie (opposite Korean embassy), Chaoyang District. (6462 7255) 北京印度小厨, 朝阳区三里屯北小 街2号

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Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2719) 西村餐 厅, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店2层

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Oden Hearty Japanese stew and luscious sushi. The affordable sake sets are a great introduction to Japan’s national drink.

Daily 6pm-late (reservations essential before 10pm). Rm 204, Taiyue Suites, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6506 6700) 关东煮, 朝阳区南三里屯路16号泰悦 豪庭2层204室

Dish #61: cangying tou 苍蝇头 (“fly heads”)

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potted dick, sloppy joe, knackwurst – having a thoroughly unpalatable name doesn’t necessarily impede your rise to fame. Take “fly heads” as a case in point. This toothsome Taiwanese staple, originally from Hunan, is a stir-fried fusion of green garlic chives, red pepper, fermented black beans and sautéed pork, diced to diminutive dimensions. The rubbery bite of the chives lends a suitably macabre mouthfeel – you can almost picture the Robespierre of the insect world going nuts with his mini-guillotine and leaving a mountain of beheaded beasties in his wake. Enjoy.

Try it: Golden Spoons Taiwanese Food. Daily 11am-11pm. 5/F, South Bldg, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6587 1472) 光华路9号世贸天阶南街5层

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Todai At this Japanese all-you-can-eat restaurant, size matters. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6888) 都太, 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港 湾商业区 Yotsuba Incomparably fresh traditional Japanese fare. Voted “Outstanding Japanese” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

Call ahead several days for reservations; large parties are not recommended. 1) Tue-Sun 5-11pm. Next to Bldg 2, Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie (near Xindong Lu), Chaoyang District. (6467 1837); 2) Daily 11.30am2pm, 5-10pm. 2/F, Bldg 8, Lakeview Place, Dragon Bay Villa, Shayu Huanlu, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8042 2284) 四 叶, 1) 朝阳区新源西里中街2号楼旁(近新东 路); 2) 顺义区后沙峪镇沙峪环路8号楼2层

KOREAN Charcoal Bar Various cuts of top-grade meat and preparations of beef and pork over an open flame. Daily 10.30am-2am.

Inside the Jingyu Hotel courtyard, 1 Tsinghua Donglu, Wudaokou, Haidian District.

(6234 9997) 美都波, 海淀区五道口清华东路 1号京裕宾馆内 Gaon Korean Restaurant The first Chinese mainland venture of this Seoul-based chain, which serves high-end, organic, classic Korean cuisine. Daily noon-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 5/F, East Tower, LG Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5120 8899, 5828 7099) 高恩, 朝阳 区建国门外大街乙12号双子座大厦东塔5层

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Greek Delicacy All your Greek favorites served fast and easy. 1) Mon-Fri 11am9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6380); 2) Daily 10am-11pm. 5/F U-Centre, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (6266 6100) 1) 朝阳区朝阳 公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区; 2) 海淀区五 道口购物中心5层 The Olive Salads, sandwiches, steaks, dinner, health food, juice and desserts.

Pleasant outdoor dining on the terrace. Also serves weekend brunch. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. Stall E-101, 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6430 1181) 朝阳区 将台路6号E-101室 Sureño Modern Mediterranean cuisine from a beautiful open kitchen with woodfired ovens. Daily noon-11.30pm. B1/F, The Opposite House, The Village at Sanlitun, 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 Taverna Rustic-chic Mediterranean tavern offers charming presentation and ambiance. Daily noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm.

1949-The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Chaoyang District. (6501 8882) 朝阳区工体 北路4号院 (盈科中心南面)

MIDDLE EASTERN 1001 Nights Some of the best Middle Eastern food in Beijing plus nightly belly dancing. Voted “Best Middle Eastern” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am2am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6532 4050) www.1001nights.cn 1001 夜, 朝阳区工体 北路兆龙饭店对面 El Wajh The aromatic flavors of lamb, chicken, or fish tagines are the highlight of Face Beijing’s Moroccan dining area.

Fri-Sat 5.30-11pm, Sun-Thu 5.30pm10.30pm. Face Beijing, 26 Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6788) 朝阳区工 体南路26号

Han Na Shan With more than 30 locations scattered around town, this is one of Beijing’s most popular Korean BBQ places.

Voted “Best Korean” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 1) 8 Huayuan Donglu (near the Guo’an Theater), Haidian District. (8203 7888/6886); 2) 11A Chunxiu Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 8377) 汉拿山, 1) 海淀区花园东路8号(国安 剧院附近); 2) 朝阳区春秀路甲11号 Red Station Irrefutably the spiciest chicken in town. Daily 11.30am-late. 22 Zhongguancun Shangye Pedestrian Street (south side of Carrefour Shopping Center), Haidian District. (5172 1612) 红草火辣栈, 海淀 区中关村商业步行街 (家乐福南门)

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Teppanyaki Show Bar Emphasis on “show” – teppan chefs cook up fresh, thin slices of marbled beef, lobster and abalone in style with diners gathered around the grill.Daily 11am-11pm. 23 Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0238) 雅玛花式铁板烧餐吧, 朝阳区枣营路29号好 运街23号

MEDITERRANEAN Argo Technically sound Greek fare in a beautifully restored hutong setting. Daily 11.30am-11pm. 59 Wudaoying Hutong (100 meters west of Vineyard Café), Dongcheng District. (8403 9748) 东城区五 道营胡同59号

Saveurs de Corée Delicate, health-conscious, and intelligently proportioned dishes in a classily restored hutong environment. Voted “Outstanding Korean” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily noon10.30pm. 29 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6401 6083) www.saveursdecoree. com.cn 韩香馆, 东城区南锣鼓巷29号

Rumi Its plush, minimalist interior is inviting, but the savory kebabs seal the deal.

Voted “Outstanding Middle Eastern” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-midnight. 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 Sim Sim This Middle Eastern restaurant near Ritan Park offers RMB 39 business lunch specials and daily happy hours (noon to 5pm) when main courses are 20% off. Daily noon-2am. 3/F, Ritan High-

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lip3 : The f irst bite of the gourmet menu was a tonesetter for the rest of the evening.

The lightly seared tuna tataki salad was ser ved rare with avocado, tomato and wasabi vinaigrette – good lord it was delicious. My favorite was the roasted yakitori chicken wings.

Skewers of succulent chicken d ipped i n barbecue sauce, grilled to perfection over hot charcoals, then washed down with cold beer – it’s easy to see the appeal of yakitori after a hard day’s work!

ser rot : A m i g o i s t r u ly a surprise of a restaurant – great food (definitely the best of Beijing’s Mexican cuisine), friendly service, and specials throughout the week. Margaritas are always strong (unlike the water and lime-f lavored versions at other places), there is a good selection of vegetable dishes, and the beans are truly refried. I really like this place and can’t say enough about it. Typing this is making me hungry.

Suzuki Japanese regulars flock to Mr. Suzuki’s hidden office restaurant for pickled octopus, goma-doufu and Kobe beef.

Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. 30 Hetao Yuan, Guandongdian Beijie, Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5138 9826) 铃木, 朝阳 区朝阳北路关东店北街核桃园30号

Sorabol High-priced chain of Korean restaurants serves standards like bulgolgi, banfan and delicious raw beef. Voted “Outstanding Korean” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 9am-10pm. 2/F, Landmark Towers, 8 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6590 0630); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. Basement, Lufthansa Centre, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5720) 萨 拉伯尔, 1) 朝阳区东三环北路8号亮马河大 厦二层; 2) 朝阳区燕莎地下一层

life (opposite north gate of Ritan Park), 39 Shenlu Jie, Chaoyang District. (8569 3102/03) 西姆西姆, 朝阳区神路街39号日坛 公园北门对面日坛上街3层03-91号 Za’atar With a nice view of the lake in the new Lakeview Shopping Center, this colorful restaurant offers delicious and authentice Middle Eastern food. Daily 11.30am-10pm. Unit 2, Bldg 3, Lakeview Place (by Dragon Bay Villas), Shayu Huanlu, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8042 2248) www.zaatarbj.com 百里香阿拉伯餐厅, 顺 义区后沙峪镇沙峪环路3号2单元

PIZZA Hutong Pizza Serves square pizzas – some of the best in Beijing – tasty veggie burgers, draft beer and wine in a beautifully restored traditional home. Voted “Outstanding Pizza” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Local delivery available.

Daily 11am-11pm. 9 Yindingqiao Hutong, Xicheng District. (8322 8916) 胡同比萨, 西 城区银锭桥胡同9号

La Pizza A large brick oven is the focal point of this jolly pizzeria, where a comically rotund Italian chef bakes 12-inch pizzas loaded with yummy toppings. Daily 10.30am-3pm, 6-11pm. SA-48, Bldg 3, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6106) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号 蓝色港湾国际商区3号楼SA-48 Pizza Buona Thin crust pies with traditional toppings. Daily 10.30am-midnight.

7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 3518) 百好乐, 朝阳区工体西路7号 Pyro Pizza Classic thin-crust pizza served up with a good selection of affordable draft beers. Daily 11am-3am. B1/F, Bldg 12, Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou (5 min from Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District. (8286 6240) 海淀区五道口华清嘉园 12号楼地下1层 The Tree Popular thin-crust pies, best washed down with Belgian beer. Voted “Best Pizza” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-2am. 43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6415 1954) www.treebeijing.com 隐蔽的树, 朝阳区三 里屯北街以西100米Poachers后面三里屯医院旁

RUSSIAN The Elephant Good Russian food, especially the appetizers, like stuffed mushroom caps. Daily noon-midnight. In a small alley off Yabaolu (50m north of Yatai Dasha), Chaoyang District. (8561 4073) 大笨象, 朝 阳区朝外头条甲93号（雅宝路亚太大厦向 北50米） Kiev The boozy vodka kebabs and the indulgent Kiev pudding – a rich cheesecake – come highly recommended. Daily 11am11pm. 13 Puhui Nanli, Yuyuantan Nanlu (west of the Millennium Monument), Haidian District. (6828 3482, 6827 7309) 基 辅餐厅, 海淀区玉渊潭南路普惠南里13号 White Nights Get your ruble’s worth with succulent peppercorn beef tenderloin accompanied by a working man’s serving of creamy mashed potato. Daily 10.30ammidnight. 13A Beizhong Jie (off Dongzhimennei Dajie), Dongcheng District. (8402 9595) 白夜西餐, 东城区东直门内大街北中 街甲13号

Tong He Ju Ignore the drab facade: This bustling laozihao, whose original branch was established in Xisi in 1822, is a great place to enjoy the salty taste of traditional Shandong cuisine. Daily 10.30am-1.30pm, 5-8pm. Bldg B, 71 Yueyun Nanjie, Sanlihe, Xicheng District. (6852 2917) 同和局, 西城 区三里河月云南街乙71号

SHANGHAI Jade Garden Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine in a sophisticated setting. The place gets particularly convivial on the weekends with Cantonese families gathering for dim sum feasts. Voted “Outstanding Shanghai” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 6 Jiqingli, Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6552 8688) 苏浙汇, 朝阳区朝外大街吉庆里6号楼 Lu Lu Restaurant chain serving traditional Shanghai fare in a neo-classical setting.

Voted “Outstanding Shanghai” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 10.30am10pm. 5/F, New Zhongguan Building, 19 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District.

(8248 6868); 2) Daily 11am-4pm, 5pm10pm. 9 Fuxing Lu, Haidian District. (6858 3661); 3) Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 1A Ciyunsi, Chaoyang District. (6508 0101, 6508 0505) www.lulurest.cn 北京鹭鹭酒家 东方店, 1) 海淀区中关村大街19号新中关 大厦5层; 2) 海淀区复兴路9号; 3) 朝阳区 慈云寺甲1号 Mei Mansion Converted courtyard done up to look like a sophisticated circa-1930s Shanghai salon. Serves up delicate dishes with impressive prices to match. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. 24 Daxiangfeng Hutong (South bank of Houhai), Xicheng District. (6612 6847) 梅府家宴, 西城区后海 南沿大翔凤胡同24号

SHANXI & SHA’ANXI Jin Yang Restaurant The first Shanxi restaurant to open up in Beijing after the revolution. The noodles are still very impressive but most people come for the signature duck. Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-9pm. 241 Zhushikou Xidajie, Xuanwu District. (6303 1669) 晋阳饭店, 宣武区珠市 口西大街241号 Noodle Loft Homestyle Shanxi dishes and noodles in a posh environment. Try the youmian, a steamer basket full of shotgun shell-shaped noodles. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 18 Baiziwan Lu (south of Soho New Town), Chaoyang District. (6774 9950/ 5372); 2) 3 Heping Xijie, Chaoyang District. (5130 9655) 面酷, 1) 朝阳区百子湾路18号（ Soho现代城往南）; 2） 朝阳区和平西街3号 Paomo Guan An assortment of perfect, fluffy noodles with a lively, traditional ambiance. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 53 Chaonei Nanxiaojie, Dongcheng District.

(6525 4639) 泡馍馆, 东城区朝内南小街53号

SICHUAN Chuan Ban Its location in the first floor of Sichuan province’s Beijing rep office fuels its reputation as the most authentic Sichuan cuisine in town. Voted “Outstanding Sichuan” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 7-9am, 10.50am-2pm, 4.50-9.30pm; Sat-Sun 7am-10pm. 5 Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6512 2277 ext 6101) 川办餐厅, 东城区建国门内贡院头条5号 Chongqing Fandian Where local Sichuanese go for numbingly spicy prickly ash.

Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 15 Guangximen Beili, Xibahe, Chaoyang District. (6422 8888) 重庆饭店, 朝阳区西坝河光熙门北 里15号

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Drum and Gong Fusion Restaurant This popular restaurant with a terrace overlooking Nanluogu Xiang serves Sichuan favorites and Asian fusion cuisine. Daily 10am-midnight. 102 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (8402 4729) 锣鼓洞天, 东城区南锣鼓巷102号

阳区朝阳门外大街20号联合大厦五层; 3) 朝 阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho4号楼1011; 4) 朝阳区和平里南口国家林业局对面; 5) 西城 区复兴门百盛购物中心6层

Feiteng Yuxiang Best shuizhuyu in town.

Get a balcony seat, tuck in a bib, and get messy. 1) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30pm3am; Sat-Sun 11am-3am. Chunxiu Lu, 1 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6415 3764); 2) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.3010.30pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. Xinyuan Nanlu (opposite Kunlun Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8455 2333); 3) Mon-Fri 11am2.30pm, 4.30-10.30pm; Sat-Sun 11am10.30pm. 17 Zhichun Lu, Haidian District.

(8231 1286); 4) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. B1/F, Chengming Dasha, 2 Xizhimen Nandajie (northeast corner of Xizhimen Qiao), Xicheng District. (5190 1778); 5) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am10.30pm. 4/F North Bldg, The Place Shopping Center, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6589 5588) www.ftyx.com 沸腾鱼 乡, 1) 朝阳区工体北路1号春秀路; 2) 朝阳 区新源南路佳亿时尚广场旁; 3) 海淀区知春 路17号; 4) 西城区西直门南大街2号成铭大 厦二楼(西直门桥东南角); 5) 朝阳区光华路 9号世贸天阶中心北楼4层

Cafe Sambal Authentic up-market Malay food in a lovely courtyard. Daily noonmidnight. 43 Doufuchi Hutong (just east of Jiugulou Dajie), Xicheng District. (6400 4875) 西城区豆腐池胡同43号(旧鼓楼大街 往东走)

Longshun Yuan Mala Xiangguo Long Shun Yuan’s knack for impossibly potent spice has won it a devoted following. Calling ahead is recommended. Daily 9ammidnight. 1) 1 Huayuan Heyin Zhonglu, Wangjing(Near Guangshun Beidajie), Chaoyang District. (6473 3452); 2) 1/F, Tianxia Binguan, 8A Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. (6213 0489); 3) Eastern side of Anhuili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6481 0510) 龙顺园麻辣 香锅, 1) 朝阳区望京花园河荫中路东1号(近 广顺北大街); 2) 海淀区中关村南大街甲8号 天厦宾馆1层; 3) 朝阳区亚运村安慧里东（ 北辰购物中心东） Mala Youhuo (Spice Spirit) Imaginatively decorated chain of restaurants catering to a young, affluent crowd. 1) Daily 11ammidnight. 3/F, Sky Plaza, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8460 8558); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 7/F, Grand Pacific Mall, 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (8265 6688); 3) Daily 11am-10.30pm. West gate of the Taiyang Yuan Xiaoqu, Dazhong Si, Haidian District. (8211 9966) www.spicespirit.com 麻辣诱惑, 1) 东城区东直门外大 街天恒大厦3层(东方银座东); 2) 西城区西 单北大街133号君太百货7层; 3) 海淀区大钟 寺太阳园小区西门 South Beauty South Beauty specializes in upscale locations and gorgeous, snooty staff. Voted “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Chinese)” and “Best Sichuan” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. A dozen locations around town. For the full list, check www.thebeijinger.com. 1) Daily 11am-11pm. 3/F, Pacific Century Place, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 3502); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, West Wing, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(6505 0809); 3) Daily 6am-10.30pm. 1/F, Shuncheng Hotel, 16 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6622 8989) 俏江南, 1) 朝阳区工体北路太平洋百货3层; 2) 朝阳区 建国门外大街1号国贸西楼2层; 3) 西城区金 融大街甲16号顺成饭店(平安大厦东侧对面顺 成酒店南门) Yuxiang Renjia Consistently good Sichuanese food in a pleasantly rustic-themed environment. Voted “Outstanding Sichuan” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

1) Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am2.30pm, 5-9.30pm. 3/F, Bldg A, TYG Center, 2C Dongsanhuan Beilu (north of Sanyuan Dongqiao), Chaoyang District. (8441 7068); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 5/F, Lianhe Dasha (Union Plaza), 20 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6588 3841); 3) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 1011, Bldg 4, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 0653); 4) Mon-Fri 10am-2pm, 5-9pm; Sat-Sun 10am-9pm.

Hepingli Nankou, across from the Guojia Linye Ju, Chaoyang District. (8422 0807); 5) Daily 10.30am-9pm. 6/F, Parkson Shopping Center, Fuxingmen, Xicheng District. (6602 3706) 渝乡人家, 1) 朝阳区东三环北路丙2号 天元港中心A座3层（三元东桥北侧）; 2) 朝

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SOUTHEAST ASIAN

Chef Chan Authentic Singaporean delicacies and local Chinese favorites in a modern, comfortable setting. Daily 9am10.30pm. B1/F, You-Town Lifestyle Center (opposite Alien Street Market, northwest of Ritan Park), 2 Sanfeng Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5977 5607) 朝阳区朝阳区三丰北里 2号楼悠唐生活广场地下1层 Nyonya Kitchen Peranakan cuisine at its finest. Daily 11am-10pm. Across from Gaojiayuan Middle School, opposite the Lido Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6433 7377) 娘惹 厨房, 朝阳区高家园中学丽都饭馆对面 Prima Taste Kitchen A variety of Singaporean dishes, from popular street food snacks to seafood. Unit FF03, The Malls at Oriental Plaza, 1 Chang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 6146) 东城区东长安街1号东 方新天地

SPANISH Carmen Tapas plates, hearty salads, paella and roasted whole suckling pig. Daily 11am-2am. Nali Patio (opposite north entrance of Let’s Burger), 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (6417 8038) 朝阳区三里 屯北街81号（哪里花园边） MARE Nice atmosphere. Go for tapas every day and paella on weekends. Both English and Spanish menu available. 11.30am11.30pm. 1/F, E-Tower, 12C Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6595 4178/2890) 古老 海西餐厅, 朝阳区光华路丙12号数码01大 厦1层 Mosaico Spanish and Latin American dishes including tapas, Cuban-style seafood and Brazilian barbecue. Tue-Sun 11.30am11.30pm, Mon 5-11.30pm. World City (north of The Place), 10 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8590 7855) 朝阳区东大 桥路10号世界城商业街（世贸天阶北） Niajo Specializes in traditional Valencian paella and imported Spanish ham and cheeses. Daily 11am-3pm, 6-11pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(5208 6052) www.niajo.com 朝阳区三里屯 北路81号那里花园3层

Olas Tapas Café Offers a warm ambiance, inexpensive drinks and good food. Daily 10am-10pm. S9-10 The Village at Sanlitun,

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The Kro’s Nest American-styled pizza joint, serving up its infamous “gigantic” pizzas along with onion rings, fries, wings and draft beers. Voted “Outstanding Pizza” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sun 10am-11pm. Inside Workers’ Stadium North Gate (next to Vics), Chaoyang District. (6553 5253); 2) Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-midnight. 1 Fuyuanmen (400 meters north of Beijing University West Gate, on the northwest corner of the intersection), Haidian District. (6252 8057); 3) Tue-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. Bldg B, Youyan Dasha, 2 Beitaiping Zhuang Qiao, Xicheng District. (8201 4899) www. thekrosnest.com 乌巢, 1) 朝阳区工体北门 内; 2) 海淀区福缘门1号 (从北大西门往北 走400米，在路口的西北角); 3) 西城区北太 平庄桥2号有研大厦B座

SHANDONG An Die An Niang This no-frills Shandong eatery at Chaoyang Park West Gate makes great down-home zhou (rice porridge), stuffed pies (xian bing) and the biggest baozi in town. 1) Daily 10am-3am.

Chaoyang Park West Gate, Chaoyang District. (6591 0231); 2) Daily 9.30am-midnight. 8A Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 2390) 俺爹俺娘, 1) 朝阳区 朝阳公园西门; 2) 朝阳区吃饭堂，农展馆 北路甲8号

For a comprehensive directory, see www.thebeijinger.com Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 5657) 朝阳区三里屯北路三里屯Village南区 S9-10

STEAKHOUSES

Voted “Outstanding Decor” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6788) 兰 娜, 朝阳区工体南路东草园26号

CRU Steakhouse The sleek, warm design of the JW Marriott’s steak restaurant is reflective of the rich, refined cuts served up by its open kitchen. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, China Central Place, 83 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8530) 朝阳区建国路83号华贸 中心JW万豪酒店2层

DINING

Grange This steakhouse serves mean and delicate cuts with dipping sauces doled out of beakers and pipettes. Daily 6am11pm. 2/F The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District.

(5922 8888) 朝阳区新源南路1 号 Steak Exchange A wide variety of steaks in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. InterContinental Hotel, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5916) 西城 区金融街11号洲际酒店 The Meat & Wine Co. Top-notch wagyu steaks in stately surroundings. Enticing appetizers like peri-peri prawns, luscious desserts and a classy wine list. Daily 11am3pm, 6pm-10pm. Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6512 1761) 东城区前门东大街23号

TAIWAN Bellagio Moneyed hipsters satisfy their midnight munchies at this hip Taiwanese eatery. Don’t miss the stunning shaved ice desserts. Voted “Best Taiwanese” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5658); 2) Daily 11am-5am. 6 Gongti Xilu, south of the Gongti 100 Bowling Alley, Chaoyang District. (6551 3533); 3) Daily 11am-4am. 35 Xiaoyun Lu, beside Kiss Disco, Chaoyang District. (8451 9988); 4) Daily 11am-2am.

Bldg 4, Area 2 Anhui Beili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6489 4300) 鹿港小镇, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地6层; 2) 朝阳 区工体西路6号(工体100南边); 3) 朝阳区霄 云路35号; 4) 朝阳区亚运村安慧北里2区4号 楼(炎黄艺术馆斜对面) Shin Yeh Authentic Taiwanese food with imported foodstuff from the island itself.

Check out the seasonal dishes and drinks as well. Voted “Outstanding Taiwanese” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11.30am-3pm, 5.30pm-midnight. 6 Gongti Xilu (ground floor of the Gongti 100 bowling alley), Chaoyang District. (6552 5066); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. Bldg 4, Xinzhongguancun Dasha, 19 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (8248 6288) 欣叶, 1) 朝阳 区工体西路6号(工体100一层); 2) 海淀区中 关村大街19号新中关大厦4楼 Slim Taste Noodles & Bar Choose from heaps of noodles, as well as a respectable selection of dumplings, wontons, soups, congees and desserts. Daily 10am-11pm.

S9-32, South Area, the Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 9699) 西龙纤味拉面馆, 朝阳区三里屯路19号 三里屯Village南区S9-32

THAI Banana Leaf Somewhere, amidst a river crawling with fake alligators and overflowing with exotic plastic fruits, lies the answer to your Thai food cravings.

Voted “Outstanding Thai” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-11pm.

Inside Sanyuan Dongqiao (on the west side, opposite Jingxin Dasha), Chaoyang District. (6460 2340); 2) Daily 11am-11pm.

Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6506 8855); 3) Daily 11am-10pm.

2/F, Finance Center, Zhongguancun Shopping Center, 58 Beisihuan, Haidian District.

(5986 3666) 蕉叶, 1) 朝阳区三元东桥内 侧西边， 京信大厦对面; 2) 朝阳区工体北 路4号院内凯富酒店后; 3) 海淀区北四环路 58号中关村广场金融中心商业2楼 Lan Na Thai A suave Thai eatery decked out with a collection of authentic Southeast Asian artifacts, serving good quality, classic Thai dishes at expensive prices.

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Little Bangkok Restaurant & Tea House Lime-green colored restaurant specializes in salty appetizers, curries and milk tea.

Daily 11am-11pm. Next to Bldg 28, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District.

(6416 8855) 小曼谷餐厅O茶坊, 朝阳区三里 屯北街28楼旁 Luga’s Baan Thai Thai restaurant serving curries, stir-fries, soups, and desserts from the irrepressible Luga. Daily 10am-midnight. 3/F (above Luga’s villa), 7 Sanlitun Beijie (behind 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (6416 2575) 朝阳区三里 屯北街７号３层 Purple Haze Thai cuisine served amongst purple hues. Books, coffee and Wi-Fi create the perfect atmosphere for a lazy afternoon. Voted “Best Thai” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) 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, 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 Popular restaurant with a large laowai fan base and pleasant terrace. Fans laud the tom kha gai, coconut chicken soup, that offers the perfect blend of spicy, sour and sweet. Honorable mention for “Best Thai” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-10.30pm.

1 Sanlitun Xiwujie (next to Athena), Chaoyang District. (8454 4580) 为人民服 务, 朝阳区三里屯西五街1号

Space, 66 Beisihuan Xilu, Haidian District.

(6268 0848/1318) 荷塘月色素食, 1) 朝阳 区柳芳南里12号楼; 2) 海淀区北四环西路 66号第三极3层 Pure Lotus Vegetarian Creative tofu dishes will leave you with a full stomach and a clear conscience - and a considerably lightened wallet. Voted “Best Vegetarian” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

Daily 11am-11pm. 1) Tongguang Bldg, 12 Nongzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District.

(6592 3627, 8703 6669); 2) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (8703 6668, 6437 6288) 净心莲, 1) 朝阳区农展馆 南路12号(通广大厦内); 2) 朝阳区丽都假日 饭店三层,首都机场将台路 Veg-on Modest black and white décor, yummy vegetarian dishes and sweet Taiwanese desserts will have you back for more. Voted “Outstanding Vegetarian” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am10pm. Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6301/6) 家乡素食, 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区

VIETNAMESE Luga’s Pho Pho Pho and other Vietnamese dishes from the ever-cheerful Luga. Daily 24hrs. Above Luga’s (opposite Tongli Studio), Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District.

(6413 2786) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里对面 Muse Parisian Vietnamese Brasserie Modish Indochine eatery with bowls of pho, spring rolls, soups and coffees of both Vietnamese and French persuasion. Voted “Best Vietnamese” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) 10pm-4am. 1/F. Tongli Studios (next to Kokomo entrance), 43 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6415 6388); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. 1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 3188) 妙, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北路43号同里1层; 2) 朝阳区 朝阳公园西路一号 Nuage Worth visiting for its chic, French colonial atmosphere and stunning lakeside location. Voted “Outstanding Vietnamese” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards.

Daily 11am-11pm. 22 Qianhai Dongyan, Xicheng District. (6401 9581) 庆云楼, 西城 区前海东沿22号 Va Va Voom Classic Vietnamese in a designer environment. Daily 11am-11pm.

S4-32, 3/F, Bldg 4, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6416 3732, 6417 2210) 越时代, 朝阳区三里屯北 路19号三里屯Village南区4号楼3层S4-32

TIBETAN

XINJIANG & MUSLIM

Ganglamedo Well-decorated branch of a Lhasa restaurant offers beautifully presented traditional Tibetan food, with ingredients flown in from the highlands. Try the “eight prosperity symbols,” tsampa, momos and yak steak. Daily 9am-2am. 1/F, Great Hyatte Int’l Apartments, 38 Zaoying Beili, Chaoyang District. (6592 3159) www. ganglademo.com 冈拉梅朵, 朝阳区枣营北 里38号海悦名门公寓1号

Afunti Over-hyped and over-priced, but busloads of tourists pack this high-end Xinjiang style restaurant every night.

Voted “Outstanding Xinjiang” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am-11pm.

166 Chaoyangmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6527 2288, 6525 1071) 阿凡提, 东 城区朝内大街166号

Makye Ame Beijing’s premier Tibetan restaurant. The best dishes are curried potatoes, roasted lamb, grilled mushrooms and beef with pickled carrots. 1) Daily 11ammidnight. 2/F, Jinhuyuan Gongyu, Baijia Zhuang Dongli 23, Chaoyang District.

(6508 8986); 2) Daily 11.30am-2am. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (6506 9616) 玛吉阿米, 1) 朝阳区 白家庄东里23号锦湖园公寓会所2层; 2) 朝 阳区建国门外秀水南街甲11号 Qomolangma Tibetan food from those that know it best. aily 9.30am-2pm, 58pm.. 149 Xigulou Dajie (inside Tibet Provincial office), Xicheng District. (6401 8822 ext 2828) 珠穆郎玛, 西城区鼓楼西大 街149号西藏驻京办事处

VEGETARIAN Lotus in Moonlight You can tell it’s the real deal by the number of monks who dine here. Hard to find, but worth the search.

Voted “Outstanding Vegetarian” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Mon-Fri 11am2pm and 5-9.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9.30pm.

12 Liufang Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6465 3299); 2) Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and 5-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9pm. 3/F, Disanji Creative

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Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant From the homemade yogurt and the all-Uighur staff to the king of mutton chuan’r, this little gem is as authentic as it gets. Voted “Outstanding Xinjiang” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 16 Dongsi Liutiao (alley number six, 100m west of Chaonei Beixiaojie), Dongcheng District. (6400 5281) 弯弯的月亮, 东城区东 四六条16号 Kashgar Restaurant One of the best Uygur restaurants in the city offers a variety of cumin-spiced roast mutton, hand-pulled noodles, freshly baked nang and a variety of other authentic Kashgar-style snacks.

10am-9.30pm. 60 Pen’er Hutong, Xuanwu District. (6358 2243) 喀什饭庄, 宣武区盆 儿胡同60号 Xinjiang Islam Restaurant Hearty Xinjiang cuisine from the people who know it best in Beijing: the staff of Xinjiang province’s Beijing representative office. Daily 11am10pm. Xinjiang Provincial Government Office, 7 Sanlihe Lu, Xicheng District. (6830 1820) 新疆伊斯兰饭庄, 西城区三里河路7号 Xinjiang Red Rose The rowdy Red Rose packs ‘em in with nightly music and belly dancing performances. Good for kebabs, but no place for the quiet conversationalist. Voted “Best Xinjiang” in our 2009 Res-

taurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. Inside 7 Xingfu Yicun alley, opposite Workers’ Stadium North Gate, Chaoyang District.

(6415 5741) 新疆红玫瑰餐厅, 朝阳区工人体 育场北门对面幸福一村7巷内

YUNNAN Dali Courtyard Atmospheric decor, easygoing hospitality and delicious food. Set menu only. Voted “Outstanding Outdoor Dining,” and “Outstanding Yunnan” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 10am9.30pm. 67 Xiaojingchang Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8404 1430) 大理, 东城区鼓楼东大街小经厂胡 同67号 Jia 21 Hao Taiwanese pop star Gao Mingjun has involved some seriously styleconscious buddies in creating this spacious and trendy restaurant for Yunnan minority cuisine, drinks and relaxation. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 21 Beitucheng Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6489 5066) 甲21号, 朝 阳区北土城东路甲21号 Middle 8th Restaurant Comfortable, hip Yunnan restaurant. Try the Yunnan-style spare ribs and the dragon beans. Voted “Best Yunnan” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-11.30pm. Zhongba Lou, Sanlitun Zhongjie, Chaoyang District.

(6413 0629); 2) Daily 11am-10.30pm. R17, Zhongguancun Pedestrian Mall, 15 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (5172 1728) 中八楼, 1) 朝阳区三里屯中街中八 楼; 2) 海淀区中关村大街15号中关村广场 步行街R17 No Name Restaurant Burrowed within Houhai’s hutongs, this stylish Yunnan eatery attracts trendsetters eager to escape Yinding Qiao’s neon, noise and tourists.

Voted “Outstanding Yunnan” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am-2am.

1 Dajinsi Hutong, Xicheng District. (8328 3061) 无名云南餐吧, 西城区大金丝胡同1号 South Silk Road Opened by a Beijingbased artist, this super-hip restaurant offers a minimalist interior, down-home Yunnan specialties and their own brand of rice wine. Voted “Outstanding Yunnan” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-10.30pm. 3/F, Bldg D, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District.

(8580 4286); 2) Daily 10.30am-10pm. 5/F, APM Mall, Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6526 8401); 3) Daily 10.30am10.30pm. 2-3/F, North Bldg 4, Area 2, Anhuili, Chaoyang District. (6481 3261) 茶马 古道, 1) 朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城D座 3层会所; 2) 东城区王府井大街新东安广场 5层; 3) 朝阳区安慧里2区4号北楼3层 Yunteng Shifu Consistent, fresh Yunnan cuisine. Specialties include the mint leaf salad, fried goat’s cheese, pine needle salad and mushroom dishes. Daily 11am10pm (Hall 2), 11.30am-1.30pm, 5.30-10pm (Hall 1). Yunnan Provincial Government Office, 7 Donghuashi Beili Dongqu, Chongwen District. (6711 3322 ext 7105) 云腾宾馆食府, 崇文区东花市北里东区7号 Zhejiang Kong Yiji They do brisk business with their zuixia (drunken shrimp), dongporou (Dongpo Pork) and huangjiu liquor. 1) Daily 10am-2pm, 4.30-10.30pm. South shore of Shichahai, Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District. (6618 4915/17); 2) Daily 10am-2pm, 4.30-10pm. 322 Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (6404 0507); 3) Daily 11am-2pm, 4.30-10.30pm. 6 Zhushikou Dongdajie, Chongwen District. (6707 5151/5252); 4) Daily 11am-2pm, 5pmmidnight. South side of No. 8 Apartments on Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6508 2228); 5) Daily 10am-2pm, 5-10pm. 54A Anli Lu, Chaoyang District.

(8480 3966/3977) 孔乙己, 1) 西城区德内 大街什刹海后海南岸; 2) 东城区东四北大街 322号; 3) 崇文区珠市口东大街6号(两广路 与祈年大街口); 4) 朝阳区朝阳公园西门8号 公馆内南侧; 5) 朝阳区安立路甲54号 Qu Na’r Homestyle cooking in an arty, post-modern 0environment. This is art star Ai Weiwei’s brainchild and we’re not disappointed. Try the plum wine infused with red bayberries. Daily 4pm-2am. 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (in the alley behind the La Popo sign), Chaoyang District. (6508 1597) 去那儿, 朝阳区东三环北路16号(辣婆 婆牌子后面巷内)

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New Year’s Eve Acupuncture Genesis 2010 Techno on one stage, retro on the other. Acupuncture DJs are joined

by DJ Edouard from the UK’s Multi Vitamins Records and VJs Hanabitheo and Elixir. RMB 150, RMB 80 (advance). 9pm. Image Base. Information at 138 1034 7555.

Andrew Spence Minimal techno beats with live sax.

Free. 10pm. Centro (6561 8833) Bling in the New Year Champagne, hip-hop and the ubiquitous bling ring in 2010. RMB 50. 9pm. Bling (5905 6999) Fancy Dress Party Free champagne, buffet and live music. Prizes for best-dressed customers. Tickets required. Price TBD. 9pm. Molly Malone’s (6522 7258) Luce’s New Year Countdown Surprise guests to start the new decade. RMB 268 (includes set menu). 6pm. Luce (8402 4417) “Make a Wish” New Year Countdown Share your New Year with beautiful people. Spend RMB 999 on drinks and get a free room in the Hilton for the night. RMB 288+15% (free-flow drinks from 8pm-late). 8pm. Zeta Bar (5865 5050) New Year Countdown Brothers and sisters welcome 2010. Champagne and wine to be won in the lucky draw. RMB 100 (includes one drink). 9.30pm.

Destination (6552 8180) Noughties Night Noughties music, naughty dress code. Free. 8pm. Ginkgo (6402 7532) Paddy’s New Year’s Party Party music and loads of drinking.

Get down early for free raffle tickets to win prizes. Free. 9pm.

Paddy O’Shea’s (6415 6389) Q Year’s Eve The cocktail connoisseur’s New Year choice. Free. 10pm. Q Bar (6595 9239)

Jan 11

The Village Countdown Party Yugong Yishan, 86/33 Link and The Village see in the new year.

New Pants, SUBS and Re-TROS play. Tickets include one free drink and are available from the lower ground level of The Village, Yugong Yishan and Blue Frog.

Free. 8pm. The Orange, The Village at Sanlitun White Rabbit New Year Party New year, new Rabbit. Price and time TBD. White Rabbit Yen Countdown Big-time New Year shenanigans from the Yen crew. DJs include Mickey Zhang, Dio, Yang Bing, Blackie, Eddie Lv, Ouyang, Donald Summer and Ivy; VJ ADD+ is on the visuals. RMB 150 (includes one drink), RMB 280 (VIP advance, includes drink tickets), RMB 80 (advance). 706 Factory, 798 art district. Info at 136 7130 4233 Jan 1 Andrew Spence Still going from the previous night? Andrew Spence is. Free.

10pm. Centro (6561 8833) Yen Countdown Afterparty Carry on celebrating the New Year. Price TBD. 4am. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Jan 2 Git Some!

40 years of African-American music, from deep soul to hip hop via funk. Free. 10pm. Q Bar (6595 9239) Jan 3 Riddim Sunday Sessions Downtempo, trip-hop and broken beats with DJ Mickey Dee and friends. Laidback like Sunday should be. Free. 4pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Jan 6 Hair of the Dog Half-price cocktails. All day.

The Rickshaw (6500 4330) Whisky Wednesday Explore scotch with the Single Malt Club. Reserve with Clinton at restaurant@beijingbookworm. com. RMB 100. 7.30pm.

The Bookworm (6586 9507)

Jan 16: Punk X Beijing Zoo presents Stretch Armstrong Nothing to sneer at. See listing, p53.

PHOTOS: FLICKR USER TIENVIJFTIEN AND COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZERS

ou can usually rely on the Japanese to make a decent job of running a bar. One Japanese duo is involved with two of the better bars to open recently in Beijing, Twilight and Apothecary. You might have heard of Apothecary by now – quality drinks, great presentation and minutes from anywhere else you’d want to go in Sanlitun. Twilight is less well-known at present. It’s one of a small enclave of Japanese-run bars located in the nooks and crannies of Jianwai Soho. They’re probably there to cater to the after-work needs of Japanese business people based in Soho, but all of them – Yao Xin, Bar Promise and Twilight – deserve a wider audience. Go down for a Japanese bar crawl sometime. And see the reviews of Apothecary and Twilight on p54-55.

Bars are always opening and closing. In the fight to stay competitive, more bars than ever are tweaking and revamping. Gongti dance club MGM has reopened with more neon and dice than ever before. The Rickshaw was recently the subject of a somewhat overexcited Global Times feature after it dropped its Mexican menu for a selection of American diner-style fare. After lying low for the latter half of 2009, Souk relaunched in mid-December. It’s now called One Souk, apparently, with new beers and a fresh cocktail list. As Souk adds one word, Obiwan goes the other way and drops the “Club” from its name. They’re also going to be renovating the space, revitalizing the menu and sprucing up the drinks list with the very capable help of Echo Sun and Ralph Ziegenhorn from Q Bar. The injection of fresh ideas should bring new customers to Obiwan, but fans of the place will be pleased to know that the film nights and DJ events that are staples of the bar’s program will remain.

The new White Rabbit in Tongli Studio was last month’s big story in electronic music; this month, it’s the opening of Acupuncture’s club, Lantern, in the basement of 3.3. Look out for reviews of both in tbj next month, and see www.thebeijinger.com for our interview with White Rabbit chief Thomas Gaestadius. Iain Shaw

All event listings are accurate at time of press and subject to change

Jan 28: Busy P and others at Star Live

Jan 8 Riddim Straight from the London underground, DJ Mickey Dee and friends bring UK funky and funkstep, a crunchy percussion topping on a sweet dark bass. Special guest DJ Slide joins in with broken beats and afrobeat. RMB 30 (includes one free beer). 10pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Sonic Deviation Electronica from DJ T-Paulitics to go with fine cocktails. Free. 10pm.

Q Bar (6595 9239) Jan 9 Beats Royale vs. Mei Wenti DJ Markie Royale’s hip-hop army takes on Mei Wenti’s dancehall troopers. RMB 30 (includes one free beer). 10pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Zin Tonic Beats from lady DJ Zin. Free. 10pm.

Q Bar (6595 9239) Jan 10 Mei Wenti Reggae Sunday The crew return to finish what they started, with a program of laidback reggae. Free. 4pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Jan 12 Foosball Tournament Play to win the game also known as table football. Prizes for the top contestants. RMB 5. 8pm. Danger Doyle’s (6591 3337) Jan 13 Single Malt Tasting Try four types of single malt whisky, paired with tapas from 1949’s Taverna. RSVP required; contact Kristen at kristen@lumdimsum.com or 132 4011 4868. See photo, p52.

RMB 280. 7.30-9pm. Club Glen (133 1126 1949) Jan 15 Git Some!

Git more of what you had on Jan 2.

Free. 10pm. Q Bar (6595 9239) Martini Party Try martinis mixed with Wenneker liqueurs. RSVP before Jan 13; contact Clara at clara.sambal @gmail.com or 138 1061 4034. RMB 50 (includes one martini plus canapes), 8pm. Paper (8401 5080) Mr. Gay China Pageant Presented by Gayographic. The winner will represent mainland China in the world finals in Oslo, Norway. For more info, contact Ryan at ryan@gayographic.org.

Price and time TBD. Lan (5109 6012) Psytrance Night Goa Productions take you on a journey for the senses with DJ Pete

and friends. RMB 30 (includes one free beer). 10pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Jan 16 DJ Krush Acclaimed DJ and producer Krush pays Beijing a visit. See Clubhouse, p56. RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance).

9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) DJ Yeodie Hong Kong “celebrity club DJ” Yeodie has also been a model for Christian Dior. Table reservations recommended; call David on 138 1055 7239 to book. RMB 50.

9pm. Bling (5905 6999) The German Party Obiwan’s DJ Ed and friends will spin NDW, German rock, pop and hip-hop. Traditional German hospitality means free beers from 10-11pm. Free. 10pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Punk X Beijing Zoo Presents Stretch Armstrong Special guest Stretch Armstrong flies in from New York City to join regulars Lomang and Saul D for a hip-hop throwdown. See photo, p52. Free. 10pm. Punk (6410 5222) Sonic Deviation Electronica like Jan 8. Free. 10pm.

Q Bar (6595 9239) Jan 17 Riddim Sunday Sessions Easy like Jan 3. Free. 4pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Jan 22 Double Double Twins Night Find a partner and dress up together. Two-for-one drinks for all “twins.” Table reservations recommended; call David on 138 1055 7239 to book. Price TBD. 9pm.

Bling (5905 6999) Hotpot DJs Wordy and Lomang collide for the latest edition of Beijing’s most eclectic party. Price TBD. 10pm.

Punk (6410 5222) Riddim Sounds like Jan 8. RMB 30 (includes one free beer). 10pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Zin Tonic DJ Zin is back for more. Free. 10pm.

Q Bar (6595 9239) Jan 23 A Level Above Fancy drinks, beautiful people and a Rolls-Royce DJ booth. Price TBD. 9pm. Bling (5905 6999) Funk*Fever vs. Beats Royale Featuring Glamour & Glitz Funk, soul and rare groove from the Funk*Fever crew as they celebrate the launch of their website and podcast. In the

drinks. Free. 9pm. Molly Malone’s (6522 7258) Quiz Night How many staircases does one pub need? Free. 7.30pm. Danger Doyle’s (6591 3337) Every Mon-Fri Enoteca Happy Hour Buy one glass of wine, get one free. Free. 4-7pm. Enoteca (6587 1578) Every Mon-Sat Avis Ellis Award-winning American jazz diva entertains the cocktail crowd. Free.

8pm. Centro (6561 8833) Souled Out Featuring the Jackson Twinz Funk and soul from the USA. Free.

10pm. Lan (5109 6012) Every Tue Men’s Night Win a gallon of beer in the sports quiz. Discounts on all draught beer for men. Free. 9pm. Molly Malone’s (6522 7258) Open Mic Night Feel free to make a fool of yourself on stage for a free drink. Free.

9pm. Tun (6585 5866) Quiz Night How many, when and where? Free.

8pm. Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q (6591 9161) Every Tue-Sat Comedy and Magic Club Laughs and tricks from guest performers. RMB 100 (Tue-Thu), RMB 200 (Fri-Sat). 9pm.

Goose ‘n’ Duck Pub (5928 3045) Every Wed Champagne & Strawberries Two-for-one on your first round of champagne; every subsequent order of champagne is accompanied by fresh strawberries. Free.

5pm. Club Decollete (133 1126 1949) Cocktail Night Live music and buy-one-get-onefree drinks. Free. 9pm. Molly Malone’s (6522 7258) Color Me Bling Dress up to show your true colors and get free drinks to match your outfit. Compete to win drink prizes. Free. 9pm. Bling (5905 6999) Frank’s Quiz Where are you now? Win money.

RMB 20. 8pm. Frank’s Place (6437 8399) Ginkgo Pub Quiz What’s French for pub? RMB 20.

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Jan 22: Hotpot A Happy New Year to you too, DJ Wordy. See listing, this page.

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Busy wearing sunglasses indoors. See listing, this page.

lounge, the Beats Royale crew lock horns with Glamour & Glitz for underground and classic hip-hop with live MCs. RMB 30 (includes one free beer or funky punch).

10pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Git Some!

Git more of what you had on Jan 2 and Jan 15. Free. 10pm. Q Bar (6595 9239) Jan 24 Mei Wenti Reggae Sunday Irie all over like Jan 10. Free. 4pm.

Obiwan (8322 1231) Jan 28 Busy P, Verbal, Kiri and Masatoshi Uemura Jue Sounds and BaiCai brings DJs from Paris and Tokyo for a night of electro. Local heroes Liman and R3, and BaiCai new boy Merci, provide backup. See photo, above. RMB 200, RMB 120 (advance). 10pm.

Star Live (6425 5677) Jan 29 Trax House and house only from DJ Jonas Rasch and guests Patrick Yu and Suiki. RMB 30 (includes one free beer). 10pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Jan 30 The J-Cue Experience: Round 1 DJ J-Cue plays hip-hop. Buy-oneget-one-free drinks from 9pm to midnight. CDs for the first 200 guests. Price TBD. 9pm. Bling (5905 6999) Psytrance Night Goa Productions returns with more psychedelic visuals and trippy sounds. RMB 30. 10pm. Song (6587 1311) Zin Tonic DJ Zin’s third Q Bar set of the month. Free. 10pm. Q Bar (6595 9239) Jan 31 Riddim Sunday Sessions Easy like Jan 3 and Jan 17. Free.

4pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Every Mon Bookworm Pub Quiz Ask a silly question, get a trivial answer. Prizes to be won. Free.

7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507) The CouchSurfers Need a place to crash on your next vacation? RMB 10 Tsingtaos, and vodka mixers until midnight. Free.

8pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Paddy’s Night Live music and discounts on all Irish

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Colores Cafe & Bar 彩咖啡 Daily 10am-midnight. 60 Gulou Dongdajie (east of north entrance to Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District (6407 0252)

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Just what Gulou needs: another cafe-barby-numbers with drinks like Tsingtao and Heineken (RMB 20-30) and an uninspired selection of sandwiches (RMB 25-40).

Has anyone ever ordered a Blue Mountain coffee (RMB 58) before? While disappointingly generic, Colores is actually more appealing than some of its kin. The tiny bar is a log fire short of being among Beijing’s coziest, and you can watch the Gulou traffic amble past as you sip. As long as your tastes are simple, Colores is fine for a relaxing drink.

Fuwuyuan! Make that a Blue Mountain and whiskey. Iain Shaw

Apothecary Daily 7pm-late. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6040)

朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层

Like the pharmacists of centuries past, Apothecary trades in potions to soothe your troubles. Mixologist-in-chief Leon Lee, formerly of OT Lounge, lovingly blends medicaments like brandy, gin, rum and whiskey with fresh fruit, homemade bitters and mixers. Try the Sazerac-1838 (RMB 70) – brandy and Peychaud’s Bitters with absinthe and a twist of lemon – or the Martinez cocktail (RMB 60), the original martini. The drink list adds depth to your experience with biographies of older cocktails, exemplifying the management’s obsessive attention to detail. A menu of New Orleans dishes, designed by Bei chef Max Levy, provides further nourishment for the soul. Sanlitun has long been infested with bars peddling suspect placebos; Apothecary is the antidote. Iain Shaw

Finnice Cafe & Bar 冰芬咖啡酒吧 Daily 8am-late. 10 Chunxiu Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 1066 ext 8899)

朝阳区东直门外春秀路10号

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Daily noon-9.30pm (restaurant), 9.30pm-late (bar). Bar Street, Solana Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District (136 8327 8771)

朝阳区朝阳公园西路6号楼蓝色港湾酒吧街

Although Thai restaurant Golden Banana is several months old, the venue’s lounge only recently opened. The bar’s main strength is its design. Woven-back barstools give the place a classic feel, while the ebony bar wraps around into the main dining area. Beers like Budweiser and Tsingtao are RMB 30, but the tasty Brauhaus German draft (light and dark, RMB 38) is the highlight. Piña coladas, daiquiris, mojitos and margaritas (RMB 45) are also sprinkled throughout the drink list.

Upstairs is an impressive wine cellar and private rooms for hire, one featuring a large balcony with a lakeside view. With all this, Golden Banana does just enough to dodge the stigma that tends to come with a “bar street” location. Amy Saltzman

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The Romanesque statue greeting your entrance hints at an eccentric, grand interior. Sure enough, Greek columns coexist with paintings of the English countryside, and red leather is paired with chintz cushions. The menu is easier on the eye, with cocktails at RMB 55 and Chilean and Argentinean wines for RMB 360 per bottle. If you want to economize, there’s always Tsingtao, although it’s hardly cheap at RMB 30.

Teetotal admirers of abstraction can delight in non-alcoholic drinks whose occult names – take “Wizard of Oz” and “Witch’s Love” (RMB 30) – give precious little hint as to what they actually contain. Finnice is a curiosity; that’s a quality you’ll need to possess in abundance to travel any distance for a drink here. Laura Morgan

Golden Banana Restaurant & Bar 金芭蕉餐厅酒吧

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Twilight 暮光 Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-2am. 3/F, Unit 0102 (behind Starbucks), Bldg 5, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5900 5376)

朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho5号0102单元3层

Le Faroy 乐法华 Daily 10am-midnight. Rainbow Plaza (Longbo Guangchang), 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (south of the Great Wall Sheraton), Chaoyang District (6595 9907)

朝阳区东三环北路16号隆博广场

Sun Ye Drinking Room Wed-Mon 10.30am-1am. 52 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District (6401 9369)

东城区五道营胡同52号

Molly Malone’s Daily 10am-2am. 90 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (6522 7258) PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU AND SONG YANG

东城区金宝街90号

There are Irish pubs and then there are Oirish pubs. The former are run by Irish people and characterized by a good pint, a welcoming atmosphere and maybe a bit of televised sport. A local, if you will. The latter are the shamrock-and-U2 travesties popular among wannabe Irishmen. Molly Malone’s isn’t Irish-owned, but nor is it a caricature. Your pint of Guinness or Kilkenny will cost you RMB 55, and there are a few Irish whiskeys at RMB 40-45. Like any self-respecting Irish pub, Molly Malone’s features a sushi bar. More familiar bar snacks include Irish stew and beer-battered fish and chips. Look out for theme nights like Monday’s “Paddy’s Night” and Saturday’s “Fun Night.” Liam Connolly

It’s currently fashionable to refer to Wudaoying Hutong as the “new Nanluogu Xiang.” Although prescriptive, the comparison is fair enough.

Just don’t presume “new” to imply originality, because the recent rise of Wudaoying is defined by standard-issue cafe-bars like Sun Ye. Not that there’s anything especially wrong with the place. Arty drinkers will enjoy the wall paintings and stripped-down gallery feel. The East-meets-something-resembling-West menu is varied enough for Wi-Fi users camping out for the afternoon. The problem is that, with a sparse drink selection, there’s not enough to recommend Sun Ye above established neighbors like Vineyard Cafe. Tsingtaos are an acceptable RMB 16, Erdinger is a pricier RMB 42 and mixed drinks are RMB 40. There are also plenty of non-alcoholic fruit drinks, teas and coffees. Iain Shaw

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“Hello, sir. Do you eat food?”

“No, thanks. Just a–” “Drink? What do you want? Wine? Cocktail?”

“Can we look at the menu?”

“Please, wait a moment.”

(Waitress returns with what looks like an Amazon Kindle) Minutes pass, the Kindle-like device is turned on and off a few times, then swapped with another. This one works. The drink menu is in Chinese and without pictures. If you press “French” it changes to something more like English. I learn that “cooktile” is French for “cocktail.” Gin costs RMB 20, the staff are jovial and there are pictures of Betty Boop. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had in a wine bar. Jonathan White

The duo behind this impressive cocktail and whiskey bar first opened the underrated Er. They’re also among the partners at Apothecary (see p54); Twilight lacks the favorable Sanlitun address, but is wrought from the same creativity and craftsmanship. If you’re going to Xiu and want a good drink, make Twilight your first stop.

Spirits are infused with fruit, ginger and chillis.

There are house cocktails and twists on classics; a Bloody Mary includes tomato-and-chilli-infused vodka, with salt, pepper and crisp flecks of bacon sprinkled around the rim of the glass (RMB 60).

The finer whiskeys include Lagavulin and Ardbeg.

Pizza, pasta and salads are available at lunch (sets from RMB 39) and dinner. Iain Shaw

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Events continued from p53

Cold Krush Cuts Japan’s finest makes his return

by Lisa Liang

H

e was born Hideaki Ishii, but his name is DJ Krush, and he is one of the most influential DJs on the planet. During his prolific, Wild Style-inspired career, he’s collaborated with the Who’s Who of hip-hop and produced amazing record after amazing record, and in the process created a mystical, introspective style that is all his own. He spoke to tbj about returning to Beijing and his recent encounter with DJ Shadow.

the Beijinger: The last time you were in Beijing was in 2006.

What do you expect this time around?

DJ Krush: I had a great time … again, I’ll keep an open mind and play all different kinds and styles of music.

“I wanted to learn DJing, rapping, breakdancing, graffiti … all of them!” tbj : What are you working on these days?

DJK: I’ve been busy touring the last few years, but I’ll definitely focus more on the production side next year. Actually, I’m doing some remixes for a band from Japan now.

8pm. Ginkgo (6402 7532) Hit Me Babe Sexy girls and boys hand out tequila from water pistols. Free.

9pm. Tun (6585 5866) Jack Rabbit Slims Bunny hop to the best of the ’50s and ’60s. A burger plus all-youcan-drink Tsingtao for RMB 50.

Free. 7-10pm. Obiwan (8322 1231) Kitchen DJs Bitesize Buddha and Saul D cook up down and dirty funk soul disco and early hip-hop. Free.

10pm. Punk (6410 5222) Ladies’ Night Free vodka drinks for ladies from 10pm-1am. Music from Souled Out and the Jackson Twinz. Free. 10pm.

Lan (5109 6012) Lush Pub Quiz How many students does it take to change a light bulb? Come early for a seat. Winners take home a bottle of Jack. Free. 8pm. Lush (8286 3566) Paddy’s Quiz Which quiz host swears the most? Free prizes for every round and more. Free. 8.30pm. Paddy O’Shea’s (6415 6389) Pomegranate Quiz How do you spell pomegranate?

Free. 8pm. The Pomegranate (8046 2558) When Jazz Meets Bourbon Buy-one-get-one-free on selected bourbon. And jazz. Free. 8pm.

Scarlett (6552 3600) Every Thu 555 Night Five hours of RMB 5 Tsingtao draft.

Free. 5-10pm. The Rickshaw (6500 4330) Abs Stella Thursdays Men take center stage as women get to bid on the best washboard stomachs and buy the hunk a beer.

Free. 9pm. Tun (6585 5866) Beer Pong Throw a ball into a cup, win drinks.

Free. 8pm. Pyro (8286 6240) Bingo Bonanza!

Bingo games every half hour.

Winner gets a round of shots.

RMB 5 beers from 8-11pm. Free.

4pm. The Rickshaw (6500 4330) Decades Each week celebrates a different musical era. Live bands, DJs and dancers, and buy-one-get-one-free cocktails. Free. 9pm. Bling (5905 6999) Gayographic No surprises what chaps you might meet down here. Drinks specials.

Every last Thursday of the month is La La Lantung for the ladies. Free.

8pm. Lantung (5905 6213) Girls’ Night Out Free vodka drinks from 10pm-1am for the ladies. Free. 10pm. Xiu (8567 1108) Ladies Night Thursday evenings at Alfa belong to the ladies, who drink free all night and eat appetizers for halfprice. Free. 8pm. Alfa (6413 0086) Ladies Night Two free drinks for ladies, and tunes from bygone eras. Free. 9pm.

Molly Malone’s (6522 7258) Every Fri Basement Two-for-one drinks specials until midnight. Free. 10pm. Punk (6410 5222) Cybernetic Love Nu-disco and Robo-electro. Tunes provided by DJs Tiger Ninestien and Peter Falk as Columbo.

Doubles for RMB 20. Free. 9pm.

The Door (133 1136 6410) DJ Night The Rickshaw gets all frat house with a live DJ added to the boozy mix. Free. 9pm. The Rickshaw (6500 4330) Electro Night Electro, new wave and indie dance.

Buy-two-get-one-free on all mixed drinks and beers. Free. 10pm. Bed (8400 1554) Fresh Specifically not for the ladies, even with buy one-get-one-free drinks specials all evening. Free. 9pm. The Boat (6460 5512) Friday I’m In Love ’70s and ’80s sounds abound. Free.

10pm. Luce (8402 4417) Friday Wine Fever Free-flow tapas when you buy an RMB 200 bottle of wine. Free.

8-11pm. Enoteca (6587 1578) Ladies Night Free cocktails for the girls until 11pm. DJ Phil plays the songs for the youngsters to sweat to. Free.

9pm. Tun (6585 5866) LGBT Night Lucky draws for great prizes – and half-price drinks while you’re waiting – all in a man-friendly atmosphere. Free. 10pm. Lan Club (5109 6012) Thank Funk It’s Friday Funky music from DJ Florian to make you unwind after a less groovy week. Free. 8pm. Zeta Bar (5865 5000) Thank God It’s Friday All standard drinks for RMB 25 from 6-10pm. Plus, TGIF coupons let you get your sixth drink free (coupons valid every Friday). Free.

tbj : You fell in love with hip-hop after watching the seminal movie Wild Style. Can you recall how that happened?

DJK: It was a brand new world and a huge shock to me. I was really into those new things – I wanted to learn DJing, rapping, breakdancing, graffiti … all of them! But I felt the DJ thing more at the end [laughs].

Catch the legendary DJ Krush at Yugong Yishan on Jan 16. See listing, p53.

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Jan 23: Funk*Fever vs. Beats Royale In the funk corner ... DJ Bitesize Buddha. See listing, p53.

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tbj : Of all the artists, musicians and DJs you’ve worked with, who’s your favorite collaborator?

DJK: That’s a really tough question … I think everyone is unique.

But I have to say the collaboration with DJ Shadow was [the one that] most impressed.

BARS & CLUBS 101 Lounge Close to the 798 district, this hotel bar specializes in top-class wines from all over the world and live music.

Jazz standards are arranged by Kenny Cheng for the resident Latin four-piece.

Noon-1am. Courtyard by Marriott – Beijing Northeast, 101 Jingshun Lu, Dashanzi, Chaoyang District. (5907 6666) 朝阳区京 顺路101号 12SQM If my home were a tiny Australian bar, this place would feel just like home.

Daily 5pm-midnight. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6402 1554) 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1号 13 Club Hefty, dark and covered in graffiti.

Featuring mostly rock, metal and punk bands, with shows almost every night.

Daily 6pm-late. 161 Chengfu Lu (Lanqiying bus stop; doorway is recessed in a small alley next to Da Waguan Restaurant), Haidian District. (8261 9267) 13俱乐部, 海 淀区成府路蓝旗营车站下车，马路南边即是 (瓦罐饭馆的西边) 15 Qianhai Beiyan Super-swank bar with an aristocratic view of the lake. Daily 5.30pm-late. 15 Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng District. (6617 5558) 前海北沿15号, 西城区 前海北沿15号 180° Looming between neon pillars along Zhongguancun Beidajie is the monolithic 180°, the largest club in Haidian. 180°'s biggest asset is space, and even with several hundred clubrats dancing to the standard mix of hip hop/techno it doesn't feel too crowded. Daily 8pm-5am. 18 Zhongguancun Beidajie, Haidian District. (8261 3366 ext 702) 海淀区中关村北大街18号 2F Cozy spot serves ample measures and has hourly drinks specials on the chalkboard. Mon-Fri 6pm-2am, Sat-Sun 6pm-4am. Sanlitun Houjie (south of 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District.

(6416 4549) 贰楼, 朝阳区三里屯北街3.3服 装大厦南侧 2 Kolegas Intimate music venue. 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in movie theater park) north of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District. (6436 8998, 2kolegas@163.com) www.2kolegas.com 两个 好朋友, 朝阳区亮马桥路21号（燕莎桥往东 1500米路北汽车电影院内） 31Bar You'll pay RMB 20 for a Tsingtao at this Houhai hang-out. The price buys nightly live music of the flamenco variety from 9pm. Daily 4pm-late. 16 Nanyan Lu, Houhai, Xicheng District. (6616 4210) 西城 区后海南沿16号

Every Sun Delicious Master mixologist George Zhou blends jazz-based rhythms and alcohol perfection. 10pm. Q Bar (6595 9239) Lush Open Mic Show off your talents for 15 minutes of fame and a free beer.

Past acts have ranged from freestyle rap battles to tap dancing.

RMB 10. 9pm. Lush (8286 3566) Pool Competition Pots win prizes. Free. 8.30pm. The Rickshaw (6500 4330) Relaxing Day An afternoon singalong is promised; Sunday roast is served.

3.30-5.30pm. Molly Malone’s (6522 7258) Every Sun-Thu Buy-One-Get-One-Free Over 30 cocktails, shakes, beer and house wines, along with bombs and shooters, all ready to be taken advantage of. Free. 10pm-2am.

All-Star (5905 6999) All month Pre-Dinner Cocktails Get 30 percent off all cocktails between 5.30-8.30pm. Guys must be accompanied by a lady. Free.

5.30pm. Club Decollete (133 1126 1949)

3rd Cellar Intimate Japanese bar with a selection of beers, wines and sakes.

Daily 6pm-1.30am. 3/F, 36 Dongsanhuan Beilu (to the right of Chaoyang Theater), Chaoyang District. (6507 1013) 朝阳区东三 环北路36号朝阳剧场东边3 8gua A quiet place to gossip. Daily 2pm2am. 6C Houhai Ya'er Hutong, Xicheng District. (6401 8080) 8 卦, 西城区后海北沿 鸦儿胡同后丙6号

menu. Daily 10am-late. 43 Sanlitun Houjie (next to Tongli Studio), Chaoyang District.

(6417 7793) 意式餐吧, 朝阳区三里屯后街 43号同里旁边 Apothecary Cocktails prepared with class and care. A menu of New Orleans dishes too. Tue-Sat 6pm-late. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6040) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层 Aria See Dining Directory under “European.” Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm; bar 11am-midnight. 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(6505 2266 ext 38, 6505 3318) 阿郦雅, 朝 阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层 Armaini Lasers, smoke-machines, a hydraulic dance floor, Euro-mix music, and a mostly Chinese crowd have taken over this cursed disco space that was once Fusion. The name, staff claims, is like the brand. Daily 8.30pm-late. 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体北路甲8号 Ball House This difficult-to-find establishment bills itself as a pool hall, but only three pool tables and a haughty air keep things from getting rowdy. The high ceilings and artfully designed lofts, like the clientele, are attractive. Ball House is located in a residential area – so don’t expect to stay up late and holler. Daily 2.30pm-late. 40 Zhonglouwan Hutong (directly east of the Bell Tower), Xicheng District. (6407 4051) 波楼, 西城区旧鼓楼大 街钟楼湾胡同40号 Bar Blu One of the best terraces in town, with something going on every night.

Daily 5pm-2am. 4/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6417 4124, info@barblu.cn) 蓝吧, 朝阳区三里屯后街 同里4层 Bar Promise Salaryman hang-out offers serious whiskey, a bartender with a serious collar, and tennis-ball sized ice-spheres in the drinks (seriously). Mon-Sat 5pm-2am.

1537, 2/F, Bldg 15, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5900

0151) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho15号 楼2层1537 The Bar (Crowne Plaza Sun Palace) Located in the Crowne Plaza Sun Palace, this hotel bar styles itself as a fun pub for the after work crowd. 5pm-1.30am. G/F, Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing, 12 Qisheng Middle Zhongjie, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (6452 1806) 朝阳区朝阳区东北三 环七圣中街12号北京新云南皇冠假日酒店 大堂1层 The Bar (InterContinental Beichen) Sip on nice drinks in this hotel bar. Tue-Sat 5pm-1am. 1/F, InterContinental Beijing Beichen, 8 Beichen Xilu, Chaoyang District.

(8437 1188) 朝阳区北辰西路8号北京北辰洲 际酒店1层 Bar One Neon hop meets brandy-sipping old boys' club meets Maggie's. Daily 7.30pm-late. 100m east of the Hilton Hotel, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District.

(8455 2611) 朝阳区东三环路希尔顿饭店向 东100米 Bar Uno & Nan Luo Grotto A hipster joint with strong drinks, dirty music, and tasty hot dogs. Daily 6pm-late. 89 Nanluogu Xiang (off Jing Yang Hutong), Dongcheng District. (135 8197 0908) 东城区南锣鼓巷 89号（景阳胡同） Bed Minimalist decor is centered around beds (obviously), and cement. Daily 4pmlate. 17 Zhangwang Hutong, Xicheng District. (8400 1554) 床吧, 西城区旧鼓楼大 街张旺胡同17号 Beer Mania Spacious it ain’t, but Beer Mania has got everything it needs to play the role of Belgian beer purveyor par excellence. Daily 2pm-late. 1/F, Taiyue Fang, Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6585 0786) 麦霓啤酒吧, 朝阳区南三里屯 路泰乐坊1层 Beijing Okhotsk Beer The three sizeable copper vats behind the bar of this microbrewery help to create one of Beijing’s most unique drinking experiences. Daily

Absent Nightclub Sleek Russian club.

Nightly shows. Daily 6pm-late. B1, Huasheng Plaza, 12 Yabao Lu (next to the Brazilian Embassy), Chaoyang District. (5120 6538) 大笨象, 朝阳区雅宝路12号华声大厦B1 Acoustic House West Street, Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 9079) www.acoustic-house.com 生活家的院子, 朝阳区朝阳区酒仙桥路4号 798大山子艺术区西街 Alfa A mix of young expat professionals, students and local club-goers. Daily 4pm2am. 6 Xingfu Yicun (in the alley opposite the north gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang District. (6413 0086) 阿尔法, 朝 阳区幸福一村6号工体北门对面的胡同里 All-Star Sports Bar & Grill See Dining Directory under “American.” Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11am-2am. Bldg 5, 1/F, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6999) www.allstarclub.com 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾 国际商区 5-1 Amilal This quaint but nice Mongolian owned bar presents scotch, imported beers, and an impressive selection of Latin American wines. Entertainment: Mongolian and Kazakh bands. 2pm-late.

48 Shoubi Hutong (southeast of 66 Gulou Dongdajie), Dongcheng District. (8404 1416) 东城区鼓楼东大街66号东南侧寿比胡 同48号院内 Andalucia Manhattan loft vibe with regular events from live music, art lectures, to indie movie screenings. Daily 10ammidnight. 26 Mao’er Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6405 0279) 行走的阳光, 东城区帽 儿胡同26号 Angel Larger private rooms have their own DJ decks; otherwise, lounge in the dim lights, sleek decor and giant scale. Just be cool. Daily 8.30pm-2am. 6 Gongti Xilu (between Gongti 100 Bowling and Bellagio), Chaoyang District. (6552 8888) www. michengclub.com 唐会, 朝阳区工体西路6号 工体100和鹿港小镇之间 Aperitivo Shrub-lined patio, continental atmosphere and Italian-themed drinks

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6pm. Scarlett (6552 3600) Every Fri & Sat Bartending Flair Show Alcohol and fireworks … watch out. Shows at 8.30pm and 9pm.

Free. 8.30pm. All-Star (5905 6999) Every Sat Back To The Basics Groovy tunes plus free selected cocktails for ladies all night. What more do you need? Free. 9pm. Alfa (6413 0086) Beijing After Hours Partied all night, not close to tired, yet have no place to go? Keep dancing at The Boat. RMB 30, free (with flyer). 4am. The Boat (6460 5512) Fun Night If you’re into bluegrass, that is.

Music from The Redbucks and sport on TV. Free. 9pm. Molly Malone’s (6522 7258) Punk X Beijing Zoo Get animal with DJ Lomang’s hiphop throwdown. Free. 10pm. Punk (6410 5222) Saturday Night Fever ’70s and ’80s sounds abound. Free.

10pm. Luce (8402 4417) Wildcats Ladies and cross-dressing men get free drinks from 9-11pm. Buy-oneget-one-free drinks all night. Free.

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11.30am-late. 7 Shangye Jie, Phoenix City, 5 Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang District. (5866 8552) 北京欧可啤酒, 朝阳区曙光西里甲5号 凤凰城凤凰新天商业街7号 Ben Bar A Red Bull-themed bar – oddly, it’s not open all night. Daily 11am-midnight.

4/F, Reignwood Center, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(8528 8528 ext 3513) 吧, 朝阳区建国门外大 街永安东里8号华彬中心4层 Bla Bla Bar Offers co-eds budget booze and unbridled fun. Daily 2pm-2am. Inside the Beijing Language and Culture University, Haidian District. (6239 7033) 海淀区 语言学院内 Black Sun Bar Bargain-basement drinks, a pool table, darts, foosball, the original caipirinha recipe and a patio. Daily 4pm-3am. West gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District. (6593 6909) 黑太阳, 朝 阳区朝阳公园西门 Bling Hip-hop club with a Rolls Royce Phantom DJ booth. Exclusive selection of premium single malts, cognacs, and cigars.

Wed-Sat 9pm-late. Solana 5-1, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6999) www.all-starclub.com 朝阳区朝阳公 园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区 5-1

Blue Frog Cocktail-heavy drinks menu. And a patio. 1) Daily 10am-1am. L312, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 6337); 2) Daily 10am-2am.

S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4030) www.bluefrog.com.cn 蓝蛙, 1) 顺 义区天竺镇欲翔路99号北京欧陆时尚购物中 心(欧陆广场)L312室; 2) 朝阳区三里屯北路 19号三里屯Village4号楼3层S4-30 The Boat A double-decked club-on-water.

Daily 11am-2am. 8 Liangmahe Nanlu (west of Sanlitun Beijie), Chaoyang District.

(6460 5512, theboatbeijing@gmail.com) www.myspace.com/theboatbeijing 朝阳区 亮马河南路8号（三里屯北街西边） Bobomee Sparkly Gongti hip-hop bar. Daily 8pm-late. 3 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District.

(6551 9898) 朝阳区工体西路3号 Boutique Wine Cellar Cozy wine bar.

10.30am-3am. 7 Sanlitun Beili (behind 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (6416 2375) 朝阳区三里屯北街7号3.3购物中心后 Buzz Chill out and relax in this intimate bar that features signature cocktails and an extensive collection of premium whiskeys, cognacs, wines and ports. Daily 7pm-1am.

1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7825) 西城 区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层 Cafe del Mar A spot for the Lido crowd to relax. Drinks are fairly cheap. Daily 9am2am. Hairun International Apartment, 2A Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 7028) 海润天缘, 朝阳区将台路甲2号海润国际公寓 Cafe Heaven and Earth Between Heaven and Earth lies a wide variety of herbal teas, coffee, beer and cocktails as well as Chinese and western food. Also sports a newly attached Japanese mini-restaurant, free Internet and fine views. Live music at night. Daily 4pm-4am. 2 Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng District. (6657 1870) 天与地茶餐 吧, 西城区前海北沿2号 Cappuccino Newly installed svelte poledancing beauties and a racy new format of the bar bring new life. Daily 24hrs. 78 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6586 5020) 音乐西餐酒吧, 朝阳区三里屯南路78号 Cargo Club Regularly hosts some of the best international DJ acts that make it to Beijing. Crowds are predominately local and flashy. Daily 8pm-late. 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6898/78) 朝阳区 工体西路6号 Casa Habana Cigars and rum. Daily 9am-midnight. 1/F, Jinglun Hotel, 3 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(6595 0888) 哈瓦那之家, 朝阳区建国门外大 街3号京伦饭店1层

Cave Cafe Arty joint in keeping with its neighborhood. Daily 10am-11pm. Next to 798 Space, Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8456 5520) 洞 房咖啡, 朝阳区酒仙桥4号798大山子艺术区 时态空间旁边

music. Daily 8pm-2am. Shangri-La Hotel Beijing, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District.

(6841 2211 ext 2723) 九霄云外, 海淀区紫竹 院路29号，香格里拉饭店内

Cosmo Bar Daily 10am-11.30pm. 1/F, Pullman West Wanda Hotel, 18 Shijingshan Lu, Shijingshan District. (8868 1188) 石景山区石 景山路18号北京万达铂尔曼大饭店1层

Club 95 A strobe-lit glimpse of Beijing’s nightlife past. Daily 9pm-late. 2/F Tai Yue Suites Palace, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6586 9595) 朝阳区三里屯南路16号 泰悦豪庭2层

Crown Wine Cellar Wine storage from the exclusive Hong Kong specialists. Become a member and keep your collection here to enjoy in the lounge bar or to mature in the cellar. Daily 9am-9pm. The Crown Worldwide Building, XingmaoYijie, Tongzhou Logistics Park, Majuqiao Town, Tongzhou District. (5801 8088) www. crownrelo.com 通州区马驹桥镇通州物流基 地兴贸一街嘉柏物流大楼

CD Jazz Cafe Jazz gigs on Friday and Saturday. Daily 4pm-late. South of the Agricultural Exhibition Hall main gate, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6506 8288) CD爵士俱乐部, 朝阳区东三环路农展馆 大门往南300米

Crystal Bar A place to indulge in fine champagne, matured cigars and aged ports. Daily 8am-1am. Ritz-Carlton Beijing, 1 Jinchengfang Jie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6601 6666 ext 6231) 西城区金城坊 东街1号北京金融街丽资卡尔顿酒店大堂

Centro Always busy. A surprisingly comfortable spot to down drinks and do your best Cary Grant impression. Daily 24hrs.

1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833, ask for Centro) 炫酷, 朝阳区光华路 1号嘉里中心饭店1层 Chamber Down the stairs lies a studentfriendly dance club in both patrons and prices. Daily 2pm-2am. B1/F, Wenjin International Hotel, South gate of Tsinghua University, Chengfu Lu, Haidian District.

(6279 9841) 海淀区成府路清华大学南门文建 国际酒店地下1层 Chang Xiang Kongjian Daily 5pm-late. 1/F, Hanhua Shiji Dasha, 5A Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District. (5887 7596) 海淀区学院路甲5号 汉华实世纪大厦1层 Charlie's Maybe, once upon a time, there was a Charlie. What’s there now is a quiet lounge bar. Daily 9am-2.30am. 1/F, Jianguo Hotel, 5 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6500 2233 ext 8038) 朝阳区建国门 外大街5号建国饭店1层 Chateau Blanc The specialties of this small Gulou bar include a spectacular view of the Bell Tower from their second-floor deck, a BYO-meat grill that can be used for free by customers, and reasonable prices (RMB 50 pitchers, RMB 15 draft beers).

Daily 3pm-late. 52 Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6404 5189) 大白房子, 东城区钟楼湾胡同52号 Champagne Bar (Fairmont) Molecular mixology comes to town, plus bubbles.

Daily 6pm-midnight. 2/F, Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Chaoyang District. (8511 7777) 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东里8号北京 华彬费尔蒙酒店2层 Champagne Bar (Crowne Plaza) With its vibrant ambiance, this bar is the place to be on Wangfujing for Champagne, fine wines, top-end cigars and great music.

Daily 5pm-2am. Crowne Plaza Beijing, 48 Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng District.

(6513 3388 ext 5) 香槟吧, 东城区王府井大 街48号国际艺苑皇冠假日酒店内 Changfugong New Otani Daily 6pm-11pm.

26 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6512 5555) 朝阳区北京长富宫饭店, 建国门外大街26号 China Bar The best view in town. Definitely a place to impress. Daily 5pm-1am.

65/F, Park Hyatt, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 朝阳区建国 门外大街2号 ChinaDoll Dig extravagant VIP rooms, the lounge, or the dance area for lavish events and big-name DJs. Sun-Thu 6pm-late, FriSat 9pm-late. 5/F, 3.3 Shopping Center, 33 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5136 5871/72, events@chinadollclub.cn) www. chinadollclub.cn 中国娃娃, 朝阳区三里屯北 街33号3.3服饰大厦5层 Chocolate Join Napoleon through his conquests in this Russian bar and squat on the gold-tiled squatters. Live music and drinks at RMB 38-48. Daily 11am-6am. 19 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8561 3988) 朝阳 区日坛北路19号 CJW Cigars, jazz, wine. Daily 11am-2am. L137, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1222) www.cjwchina.com 雪茄爵士酒吧, 朝阳区世贸天阶 L-137 光 华路9号 Cloud Nine Bar This upscale bar in the Shangri-La Hotel has it all – swanky interior, an incredible drink list, and regular live

Club Decollete Beijing’s first ladies-only bar. Champagne cocktails abound. Daily 5pm-2.30am. 1949 – The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Chaoyang District. (133 1126 1949) 朝阳区工体北路4号院(盈科中 心背面) Club Glen Members-only minimalist lounge bar. Daily 5pm-2.30am. 1949 – The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Chaoyang District.

(133 1126 1949) 朝阳区工体北路4号院(盈 科中心背面) Club Juicy Spot Daily 5pm-late. 2-3/F, 2 Chaoyang Xilu (30m south of Chaoyang Park West Gate), Chaoyang District.

(6593 0610) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路2号楼2-3层 (朝阳公园西门往南30米) Club LA Young hip cats, sipping on gin and juice, enjoying the tracks and hitting the dance floor. Come join in at the latest hiphop hangout. Daily 10pm-late. 8 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 9998) 朝阳区 工体西路8号 Club Taku With all-you-can-drink nights, this is a good place to stay up late, get toasty, and dance. Daily 8.30pm-late. 16 Zhixin Lu (just west of the intersection between Zhixin Lu and Zhixin Donglu), Haidian District. (no tel) 海淀区志新路16号 (志新路和志新东路的路口往西) Coco Banana GT Banana-lite. Daily 9pmlate. 8 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District.

(8599 9999) 朝阳区工体西路8号 Coffee TT Travel Travel Cafe has an extensive library stocked with travel books, most in Chinese, but English reading material is available, including a healthy collection of Lonely Planet guides. Those not planning to escape Beijing might want to drop by for the free Wi-Fi, a beer or a bite to eat, as the Travel Travel Cafe boasts a high quality menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily 8am-1am. S120, Blue Castle Apartments, south area, 3 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District.

(8599 7488) 又见炊烟, 朝阳区西大望路3号 蓝堡国际公寓南区底商S120 Colores Cafe & Bar Limited on choice, but cool interior makes this a good spot for a quiet Gulou drink. Daily 10am-midnight.

60 Gulou Dongdajie (east of north entrance to Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (6407 0252) 彩咖啡, 东城区鼓楼东 大街60号（南锣鼓巷北口往东） Contempio Temple Bar Only available for private parties, this temple-turned events space gets rave reviews. Opposite Bed Bar, 4 Zhangwang Hutong, off Jiugulou Dajie, Xicheng District. (139 1087 3833) 西城区旧 鼓楼大街张旺胡同4号 Cosmo Alternative bar featuring a healthily-sized dance floor and charming bar amidst distressed concrete and exposed brickwork. Don’t miss the lip-smacking house special, the Cosmo-BJ. Daily 8pmlate. Grand Rock Plaza, Gongti Beilu (opposite Asia Hotel), Chaoyang District. (5190 8918) www.bjcosmo.com 科丝某, 朝阳区工 体北路（新中街路口）巨石大厦

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Cutie Club Similar to most of the other venues that make up the strip of clubs alongside the west gate of the Workers’ Stadium: dazzling lights, pounding house and hip-hop beats, brash 1980s-inspired decor complete with smoked glass paneling, neon lighting, and an upscale(ish) clientele. Daily 9pm-late. 8 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 9988) 美丽会, 朝 阳区工体西路8号 D-22 A venue for new and experimental music. Tue-Sun 7pm-2am. 242 Chengfu Lu (two doors west of 13 Club), Haidian District. (6265 3177, charles@d22beijing.com) www.d22beijing.com.cn 海淀区成府路242号 Danger Doyle’s Beers, sports and pizzas.

Plus a great terrace. Daily 10am-1am.

3/F, Bldg 5, China View, 2 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6591 3337, VIP Hotline: 136 0139 1308) 朝阳区工体东路2号中国红街 大楼5号楼三层 Dao Club Gongti bling on the west side.

Daily 9pm-late. 1/F, Bldg A, Triumph Plaza, 143 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Haidian District.

(8801 6848) 道, 海淀区西直门外大街143号 凯旋大厦A座楼1层 Davidoff Lounge Cigars, KTV and luxury.

Daily 9pm-2am. China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8070) 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83 D Bar 4/F, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区东三环中路61号北京富力万 丽酒店4层 The Den Watch sports until dawn; stick around for brunch. Daily 24hrs. 4 Gongti Donglu (next to City Hotel’s main entrance), Chaoyang District. (6592 6290) 敦 煌, 朝阳区工体东路4号城市宾馆正门旁边 Desert Oasis Set within the charm of the Nanluogu Xiang-area hutongs, this cozy three-floor bar aims to evoke the ambiance of exotic locales. Offering specialty beverages such as refreshingly tart raspberry juice (RMB 20/cup, 40/pitcher), Xinjiang iced yogurt (RMB 15), and Lhasa Beer (RMB 15), as well as a range of western food such as pizza and pasta, DOB also features a roof terrace and numerous comfortable nooks making it a laid-back venue for breezy bull sessions. Mon-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri-Sun noon-2am. 3 Shajing Hutong, Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6403 7856) 山木蓝, 东城区南锣鼓 巷沙井胡同3号 Durty Nellie's Beijing's first Irish pub.

Daily 10am-late. 1/B Liangmaqiao Flower Market, Chaoyang District. (6593 5050, durtynellies@gmail.com) 爱尔兰酒吧, 朝阳 区亮马桥花卉市场B1层 Destination Men frequent this disco, and women who don’t want to be hit on do too. Destination packs in a rowdy crowd and is bursting with testosterone on weekends. Daily 8pm-late. 7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 8180) 目的地, 朝 阳区工体西路7号 Ding House Chilled out despite its neon sign screaming otherwise. Real ale and weekend live music. Daily 10am-2am.

Zhonglouwan Hutong (just east of the Drum Tower), Dongcheng District. (6401 3811) 东城区钟楼湾胡同(钟楼东边) d lounge Beautiful place, beautiful drinks, beautiful people. Daily 8pm-late. Court-

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Block 8 Lively dance floor and a serious cocktail selection. Daily 6pm-2am. Block 8, Apartment 8 Complex, Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6508 8585, info@block8.cn) www.block8.cn 朝阳区朝 阳公园西路8号公馆

Cashmere A small but slick cigar bar. Daily 2pm-midnight. 44 Guanghua Lu (behind Sequoia Cafe), Chaoyang District. (6503 5050) 凯士酒吧, 朝阳区光华路44号（尊伯 英式后面）

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ou’ve decided to save money in 2010. What could be better than saving money at 8.10pm every night? Here are the places to do just that.

The Boat Buy-one-get-one-free between 6-9pm at one of Beijing’s happiest happy hours. It’s also the only one that takes place on a nautical vessel. Just don’t go overboard.

BARS & CLUBS

Daily 11am-2am. 8 Liangmahe Nanlu (west of Sanlitun Beijie), Chaoyang District (6460 5512) 朝阳区亮马河南路8号（三里屯北街西边）

The Den One of Beijing’s longest happy hours (daily 5-10pm) in one of Beijing’s longest-running bars. Half-price on all drinks, and half-price on the fine pizzas too.

Daily 24hrs. 4 Gongti Donglu (next to City Hotel’s main entrance), Chaoyang District (6592 6290) 敦煌, 朝阳区工体东路4号城市宾馆正门旁边

Downtown Cafe & Bar Those in the know say this is the place for some of the best food on bar street. Watch DVDs during the day; catch belly-dancing performances from 9pm on. Daily 10am-2am. 26 Sanlitun Beilu (North Bar Street), Chaoyang District.

(6415 2100) 骊姿园, 朝阳区三里屯北路26号 (北酒吧街） Drei Kronen 1308 Brauhaus Three types of German beer brewed onsite. Sun-Thu 11.30am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11.30am-late.

1/F, Bldg 5, China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6503 5555) 皇冠自酿啤 酒坊, 朝阳区工体东路中国红街5号楼1层 Drum and Bell The rooftop patio is a great place to catch some sunshine.

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 East Shore Live Jazz Cafe Go for the music, the vibe and the panoramic views of Qianhai. Daily 2.30pm-2am. 2/F, 2 Qianhai Nanyanlu (just to the west of the post office on Di’anmenwai Dajie), Xicheng District.

(8403 2131) 东岸咖啡, 西城区地安门外大街 前海南沿2号楼2层

Sun-Thu 2pm-2am, Fri-Sat 2pm-4am. Behind Stadium Dog, Gate 10, Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District (6593 8227) 福吧, 朝阳区工体东路工人体育场东门内10号进口

Luga’s Villa Uneven discounts on all drinks during the daily 4-9pm happy hour.

Beers are RMB 15 and cocktails are discounted to RMB 35. Luga gets extra-generous on Sundays with RMB 10 off all menu items.

Daily 11am-2am. 7 Sanlitun Beijie (behind 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District (6416 2575) 朝阳区三里屯北街7号3.3购物中心后

Lush The student favorite’s daily happy hour runs from 8-10pm and continues to feature the extremely agreeable deal of a bucket of seven ice-cold Tsingtaos for RMB 70. Besides that, all drinks are buy two, get one free.

Daily 24hrs. 2/F, Bldg 1, Huaqing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu (across from the Wudaokou light-rail station), Haidian District (8286 3566) 海淀区成府路华清嘉园1号楼2层（五道口城铁站对面）

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G9 An open lounge fitted with plush red sofas and white drapes.Get wallet friendly and unique mixed drinks at RMB 50. If you are feeling brave, try the wasabi-infused devil mojito. Daily 6pm-2am. Bldg 8, Julong Garden, Xinzhong Jie (southwest side of Workers’ Gymnasium), Chaoyang District. (134 6677 9993) 朝阳区新中街（工 人体育馆东南边）聚龙花园8号楼 Gallery Lounge Lobby bar. Noon-1am. 1/F, Holiday Inn Lido Beijing, 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6688) 画廊酒吧, 朝阳区将台路6号1层北京丽都假日酒店 G Bar Bar for post-football imbibing with attached pitches. Daily 9am-11pm. Ganluyuan Football Club, Ganluyuan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (8575 7236) 朝阳区甘露 圆南里二区球场 Ginkgo Elegant yet comfortable bar. Second floor serves fine Mediterranean cuisine. Daily 10.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm. 199 Andingmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District.

(6402 7532) www.ginkgobeijing.com 东城 区安定门内大街199号 Glen The finest collection of single malts in the city. Luxurious. Daily 6pm-2am.

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

e.a.t. A roof terrace, plenty of single malts and a broad wine selection mark this place out as one of Gulou’s more civilized drinking options. Daily 10am-2am. 70 Gulou Dongdajie (east of Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (6709 1383, 138 1118 3659) 东城区鼓楼东大街70号

Golden Banana Restaurant & Bar German draft beers and comfy couches. Daily noon-9.30pm (restaurant), 9.30pm-late.

Bar Street, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (136 8327 8771) 金 芭蕉餐厅酒吧, 朝阳区朝阳公园西路6号楼蓝 色港湾酒吧街

Enoteca Unpretentious, reasonably priced wine bar. Daily 10am-2am. The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1578) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶

Goose ‘n’ Duck Pub Beijing’s biggest sports bar. Daily 24hrs. S1, Green Lake International Tower (east side of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District. (5928 3045, gd@vip. sina.com) www.gdclub.net.cn 鹅和鸭, 朝 阳区朝阳公园桥东侧路北观湖国际大厦1号 写字楼首层

Entero Cool like bebop and sunglasses and bongos. Daily 7pm-3am. 1 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (8451 0554) 朝阳区新 源里1号

Fubar Regular happy hour runs at a hefty seven hours (2-9pm) seven days a week.

Between Sunday and Thursday, there’s also a bonus lottery element – for every ten people in the bar when the clock strikes 9pm, they’ll extend happy hour by 30 minutes. Happy hour discounts vary, but Stella is RMB 20 and Long Island Ice Teas are RMB 30.

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yard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from Rock & Roll Club), Chaoyang District. (6593 7710) 朝阳区工体北路4号

er Intimate cocktail bar. Japanese bartenders ensure quality pours, including over 100 types of whiskey. Daily 6pm-2am.

1/F, Longbao Dasha, 36 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6591 5926) 朝阳区麦子 店街36号 龙宝大厦1层 Face An upscale bar but you can find a pint of Tetley’s. Voted “Outstanding Decor” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily 2pm-late. 26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6738) www.facebars.com 妃思, 朝阳区工体南路东草园26号 Finnice Cafe & Bar Nothing out of the ordinary (jaunty decor excepted) at this Sanlitun local. Daily 8am-late. 10 Chunxiu Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 1066 ext 8899) 朝阳区春秀路10号

GT Banana Pulsing beats, dancers in cages and a whole lot more ... World-class DJs play when they come to town. Weekdays 8.30pm-4.30am, weekends 8.30pm-5am.

Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6528 3636) 巴那那, 朝 阳区建国门外大街22号赛特饭店1层 Hai Bar Great terrace and view of Houhai.

Secure the table in the turret to drink in grand views. Daily 11am-2am. 36 Yandai Xiejie, Xicheng District. (6403 4913) 海吧, 西城区烟袋斜街36号 Hanabi Shot Bar Daily 7pm-2am. Rm 101, Bldg B, Ruichang Huiguan, Guandongdian Beijie (north side of Chaoyang Beilu, 100m west of Dongsanhuan), Chaoyang District.

(5138 9870) 花火, 朝阳区关东店北街核桃 园30号瑞昌会馆B座101（朝阳北路东三环往 西走100米）

The First Lounge Has a sophisticated yet earthy feel. Daily 9am-midnight. Inside Park Plaza Beijing, 97 Jinbao Jie, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (8522 1999 ext 3607) 首酒廊, 东城区金宝街97号北京 丽亭酒店内

Happiness Lounge Act classy and live it up at this seven-star hotel bar. The view over the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube won’t disappoint. Daily 3pm-2am. 20/F, Pangu 7 Star Hotel, 27 Beisihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5906 7888) 朝阳区北四环中路 27号

Flames Flawlessly mixed drinks. Live performances add an air of relaxation. Daily 11am-1am. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District.

(5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8号北京王府 井西尔顿

Havana Bar 22 varieties of rum. Tapas at the bar and cigars in the cigar divan. Daily 5pm-1.30am. Grand Millennium Beijing, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6530 9383) 朝阳区东三 环中路7号财富中心

Four Points by Sheraton With 11 different varieties on the menu, this is more accurately a beers garden. Sun 11am-4pm. 25 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8889 8888) 海 淀区福朋喜来登永泰酒店, 海淀区远大路25号

Here Bar Convenient and cozy bar between Sanlitun and Lucky Street. Daily 11am-2am. Southeast corner of Nongzhanguan Beilu and East Third Ring Road intersection (100m south of Great Wall Sheraton Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6508 8498) 朝阳区农展馆北路和东三环十字路口东 南角（喜来登长城饭店100米南）

Frank’s Place Lido-area sports pub. Daily 8am-2am. Jiangtai Xilu, west of Rosedale Hotel, Lido area, Chaoyang District. (6437 8399) www.franksplacebeijing.com 朝阳区 丽都将台西路 Fu Thoughtful, educated clientele – and art by the owner and his friends on the walls. Daily 11am-midnight. 71 Chaodou Hutong, Nanluogu Xiang, Xicheng District.

(6403 3595) 西城区南锣鼓巷炒豆胡同71号 Fubar A speakeasy with a fine selection of drinks. Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm4am. Behind Stadium Dog, Gate 10, Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6593 8227) 福吧, 朝阳区工体东路工人体育场东 门内10号进口

Hidden Dreams A classy establishment with the possibility of tango and romance.

Mon-Fri 9am-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pm.

3 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng District.

(6403 0688) 东城区张自忠路3号 Higher & Higher Miniature two-room dive.

Daily 5pm-late. Sanlitun Houjie (opposite Tongli Studios), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区 三里屯后街同里对面 Hope Bar Tropical plants, large rattan chairs and a standard-issue chill out soundtrack make you feel like you've landed in Ibiza or French Colonial Vietnam, with

the exception of the decidedly affordable drinks. Daily 2pm-2am. 20 Houhai Nan (150m west of Yinding bridge), Xicheng District. (6613 6209) 后海吧, 西城区后海南 20号银锭桥往西150米 Hooters It’s Hooters, just in Beijing. Daily 11am-1am. Rm 201, Bldg 1, China View, intersection of Gongti Bei and Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6585 8787) www.hooterschina.com 朝阳区工人体育场东路和工人 体育场北路交接口， 中国红街1号201

(8046 5456) 老K酒吧, 顺义区名都园南门 Kokomo Top-class terrace and quality cocktails. Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-4am. 4/F Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 1019, kokomobeijing@gmail.com) www.kokomobeijing.com 朝阳区三里屯后街同里4层

Chaoyang District. (6416 5154) 朝阳区三里 屯后街同里对面 Luga’s Villa More beer and Mexican food.

Daily 11am-2am. 7 Sanlitun Beijie (behind 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District.

(6416 2575) 朝阳区三里屯北街7号3.3购物 中心后

Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (opposite to Banana Leaf), Chaoyang District. (6413 0963) 南街, 朝阳区工体北路4号院蕉叶对面 Napa Drinks for hipsters and Europeanstyle snacks. Daily 11am-2am. 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District. (6404 4886) 东城区方 家胡同46号艺术园区(国子监南临)

La Baie des Anges Bright and breezy courtyard wine bar. Tue-Sun 6pm-2am.

5 Nanguanfang Hutong (just south of Hutong Pizza), Houhai, Xicheng District.

(6657 1605) www.la-baie-des-anges.com 天 使港湾休闲酒吧, 西城区后海南官房胡同5号 （胡同批萨南边）

Lush A caffeinated study spot by day and by night a place to cut loose. Daily 24hrs.

2/F, Bldg 1, Huaqing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu (across from the Wudaokou light-rail station), Haidian District. (8286 3566) www. lushbeijing.com 海淀区成府路华清嘉园1号楼 2层（五道口城铁站对面）

Hutong Bar One of the few bars in the ‘hood that has paid more attention to the space between its walls than space beside the lake. Daily 2pm-2am. 8 Houhai Nanyan, Xicheng District. (6615 8691) 胡同写 意, 西城区后海南沿8号

La Bamba This two-story restaurant and bar offers RMB 10 drink specials, hearty food, a pool table, foosball table, darts, and tv screens. Daily 10am-6am. 2-3/F, East gate of Huaqing Jiayuan (upstairs from Propaganda), Wudaokou, Haidian District.

(8286 6755) 海淀区五道口华清嘉园东门五角 星酒吧2-3层

Maggie’s Legendary hot dogs. No joke.

Sun-Wed, 7.30pm-4.30am; Thu-Sat, 7.30pm-5am. South Gate of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District. (8562 8142/8143) www. maggiesbar.com 美琪, 朝阳区日坛公园南门

Ned’s Run by Aussies who love to drink. Daily 6pm-late. 84 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (nedsbeijing@hotmail.com) 东城区南锣 鼓巷84号

Huxley’s Shut Up and Drink: Not much more need be said, really. Daily 6pm-late.

Yandai Xiejie (the street running diagonally between the Drum Tower and Yinding Bridge), Xicheng District. (6402 7825, info@shutupjustdrink.com) 德彼酒吧, 西城 区烟袋斜街16号

Lan Club Luxury venue with a restaurant, jazz lounge, oyster bar, a cocktail bar, a cigar room and 45 private VIP rooms.

Daily 9am-11pm. 4/F, LG Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(5109 6012/13) www.lan-global.com 兰会 所, 朝阳区建国门外大街乙12号LG双子座4层

Manchester Pub English pub with table football, good tunes, and generous drinks.

Sun-Thu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am. 9B Yinding Qiao Hutong (near Hutong Pizza), Houhai, Xicheng District. (134 2640 0005) 西城区后海银锭桥胡同乙9号

Nola Sip on wine, eat Cajun dishes.

Daily 10.30am-11pm. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Chaoyang District. (8563 6215, nolacafe@hotmail.com) 朝阳区秀水南 街11号

Ichikura This tiny bar packs in as good a variety of single malt whiskies as you’ll find in Beijing. 2/F (entrance via stairs at south wall of Chaoyang Theater), Chaoyang Theater, 36 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6507 1107) 朝阳区东三 环北路36号

Lantern Club run by techno team Acupuncture. B1/F, 3.3 Shopping Center, 33 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5136 5592/3) 朝阳区三里屯北路33号3.3服饰大 厦地下1层

Hot Cat Club Decent live music, dodgy drinks. Daily 10am-late. 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District. (6400 7868) 东城区方家胡同46号艺 术园区(国子监南临)

ING Hutong bar that feels homey and hip.

Check out the iguanas. Daily noon-3am.

55A Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6401 7769) 东城区五道营胡同55A号 The Irish Volunteer This Irish bar stays true to the Irish culture, Guinness included (RMB 60). This two-room saloon also offers food. Daily 9am-2am. Jiangtai Lu (opposite the east gate of the Lido Hotel), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区高家园小区平房311号(丽都 饭店东门对面) Jazz-Ya Veteran remains popular with tasty Long Island ice teas. Daily 11.30am2am. 18 Sanlitun Beilu (North Bar Street), Chaoyang District. (6415 1227) 爵士, 朝阳 区三里屯北路18号 Jerry’s Bar A nice place to drink classy alcohol, in the Wu. Daily 10am-midnight. 1/F, Wenjin International Hotel, Tsinghua University South Gate, Chengfu Lu, Chaoyang District. (6261 8592) 朝阳区成府路清华大学 南门文津国际酒店1层西侧 Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar Live music. Daily 7pm-2am. 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District.

(6401 4611) 江湖酒吧, 东城区交道口南大街 东棉花胡同7号 Jiangjinjiu Bar This intimate space offers laid-back jam sessions and often hosts ethnic minority bands. Daily 2pm-2am. 2 Zhongku Hutong, (between Drum and Bell towers on the west side, a few doors south of The Drum and Bell), Dongcheng District.

(8405 0124) www.jiangjinjiu.cn 将进酒吧, 东城区钟库胡同2号 (鼓楼北门) Jipangu Sake bar with added KTV. Daily 7pm-2am. 2/F, Huakang Binguan, Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 6541) 朝阳区农展馆北路华康宾馆2层 Kai Club Cheap drinks, indie rock and a comfortable lounge upstairs. Mon-Fri 7.30pm-2am, Sat-Sun 7.30pm-5am. Sanlitun Beijie (around the corner from Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6416 6254) 开, 朝阳区三里屯北街友谊青年酒店拐弯处 Kilimanjaro African Bar A cool place to relax and chat. Cocktails are beautiful.

Mombasa street snacks are on the menu as well. Daily 2pm-1am. 138 Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (8404 2298) 非洲风情吧, 东城区交道口南大街138号 King’s Bar A Shunyi local. Daily noonmidnight. South gate of Capital Paradise (across from Lion Mart), Shunyi District.

Le Faroy “French” wine bar and bistro.

Daily 10am-midnight. Rainbow Plaza (Longbo Guangchang), 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (south of the Great Wall Sheraton), Chaoyang District. (6595 9907) 乐法华, 朝 阳区东三环北路16号隆博广场 Lobby Lounge A great place to meet for high tea or something a little stronger.

Daily 6-10.30pm. Tower 1, 25 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8889 8000) 大堂酒廊, 海 淀区海淀区远大路25号，福朋喜来登酒店1楼 Long Long Ago Courtyard A slightly excessive mix of East and West, but nevertheless is a fine place to relax. Daily noon-3am.

111 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District.

(6402 9788, 6404 9088) 红人坊, 东城区南 锣鼓巷111号 Loong Bar A large, classy bar with the size, ambition and prices to be Centro redux. Daily 5.30pm-2am. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District. (5908 8906) 龙吧, 朝阳 区华贸中心建国路83号JW万豪酒店2层 Lotus Blue Bar and Restaurant Tintin-inspired bar that serves up Thai dishes and live music. Mon-Fri 1.30pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11.30am-2am. 51-6, Di’anmen Dajie (Qianhaixiyan), Xicheng District. (6617 2599/2733) 蓝莲花餐吧, 西城区地安门西大 街51-6号（北海北门对面天荷坊14内） Lotus Lane The Lotus Lane strip (and it can only be described as a strip) is home to a row of bars of comparable luxury. Though anyone used to Houhai’s other spots will find these bars excessive and then some, they definitely fill a certain niche. Qianhai Xiyan, 51 Di’anmen Dajie, Dongcheng District. 天荷坊, 东城区地安门大街51号前 海西沿

Mao Mao Chong Thoughtful, well-rounded and reasonably priced. Daily 2pm-late.

12 Banchang Hutong (east off Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (159 9264 6024) www.maomaochongstore.com 东城 区板厂胡同14号(南锣鼓巷往东走) M Bar This posh, expensive, decadent, wallet-emptying, cushioned, elegant womb has prices for royalty. Daily 6pm-2am. 6th floor Tower C Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666 ext 6525) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座六层 Mesh Equally at home to post-retail therapy or a night on the tiles. Daily 5pm-2am. 1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, The Village at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 6688, info@theoppositehouse.com) www.theoppositehouse.com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 Village1号楼瑜舍1层 MGM Hong Kong-designed but unmistakably Beijing. 8.30pm-late. Inside the west gate of Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6552 5556) 朝阳区工体西门内 Mix (Gongti) Like Vics. Daily 8pm-late.

Inside the north gate of Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6530 2889) 密克斯, 朝 阳区工体北门内 Mix (Westin Chaoyang) Live jazz in the evenings and an extensive selection of champagnes, wines and whiskey.

Daily 5pm-midnight. 1/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8000) 朝阳区新源南路1号威 斯汀酒店1层 Molly Malone’s Features everything you’d expect from an Irish pub, from Guinness and folk music to a sushi bar. Daily 10am2am. 90 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District.

(6522 7258) 东城区金宝街90号 Mongolia Bar Nightly live music, Mongolia-style. Liquor served only by the bottle.

Daily 8.30pm-late. Rm 101, Bldg 6, China View (southeast corner of Gongti Beilu and Xindong Lu), Chaoyang District. (8587 1829) 苍狼白鹿, 朝阳区中国红街6号楼（新 东路和工体北路路口东南角）

Loveshine Gum-chewing staff begrudgingly preside over the wooden interior decorated with sofas. Film buffs take note: Loveshine screens two movies per night.

Daily 1pm-4am. 12 Houhai Beiyan, Xicheng District. (8400 2941) 七月七日晴咖啡屋, 西 城区后海北沿12号

Obiwan A natty little bar in which to unravel away an afternoon and make a night of it. Daily 2pm-2am. 4 Xihai Xiyan (300m from Jishuitan subway station), Xicheng District. (8322 1231, contact@clubobiwan.com.cn) www.clubobiwan.com.cn 西城区西海西沿4号 O’le Football Daily 9am-11pm. 5 Dongshimencun Lu, Baiziwan Qiao, Dongsihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6776 0608) 朝阳区东四环中路百子湾桥东石门村路5号 One Souk See Restaurant Directory under “Middle Eastern.” Daily 5pm-2am. West Gate of Chaoyang Park (in the alley behind Annie’s), Chaoyang District. (6506 7309) 苏克会馆, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门（安 妮后面） Paddy O’Shea’s Irish-managed, Irishowned. Free quiz nights every Wed from 8pm, with well-sponsored prizes. Daily 10am-late. 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6415 6389) www.paddyosheas.com 朝阳区东直门外大街28号 Palette Comfortable bar in an area short on drinking spots. Daily 10am-1am. 1/F, Holiday Inn Beijing Deshengmen, 71 Deshengmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District.

(8206 5555) 百色酒吧, 西城区德胜门外大 街71号 北京德胜门华宇假日酒店1层 Palette Vino Oenophile recommended.

Daily 11am-10pm. 5 Dongsi Shiyitiao, Dongcheng District. (6405 4855) www. palettewines.cn 派乐坊, 东城区东四十 一条5号 Pass By Bar Backpacker paradise.

Daily 9.30am-2am. 108 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6400 6868) www. gk01.com 过客, 东城区南锣鼓巷108号 Pavillion Relaxed, high-end bar for the sports and late night crowds. Daily 10am2am. Gongti Xilu (opposite west gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang District.

(6507 2617) www.pavillionbeijing.com 万 龙腾飞, 朝阳区工体西路（工人体育场西 门对面） Phil’s Pub High ceilings and flowery sofas, German beers and cocktails. Daily 10am-2am. 1Y31, Bldg 2, Ritan Guoji (in the pedestrianized street directly opposite Ritan Park North Gate), 17 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8569 4651, philsbj@gmail.com) myphils.jimdo.com 大斐, 朝阳区日坛北路17号日坛国际2号楼 1Y31（日坛公园北门对面的单行道） Pipes This indie dive is best known for the sapphic soirees that take place on Saturday nights. 6pm-2am. Gongti Nanmen, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District.

(6593 7756) 烟斗, 朝阳区工体南门富国海 底世界往东100米

Luce Italian restaurant by day, hosts everything from networking events to techno parties by night. Daily noon-2am. 138 Jiugulou Dajie, Xicheng District. (8402 4417) 西城区旧鼓楼大街138号 Luga’s Beer and Mexican food. Daily 24hrs.

Opposite Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie,

No Name Bar Chillout lakeside lounge.

Daily noon-2am. 3 Qianhai Dongyan (next to Kaorou Ji restaurant), Xicheng District. (6401 8541) 无名酒吧, 西城区前海 东沿3号烤肉季隔壁

Nanjie Two floors packed with exchange students. Low prices. Daily 5pm-5am.

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Plush Filled with natural light and overlooking a modern zen garden. Daily 7am1am. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7825) 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯

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IN A typical Nanluogu Xiang bar. Daily 2.30pm-3am. 17-1 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (8402 2050) 东城区南 锣鼓巷17-1号

Lantung This three-floor bar, lounge and restaurant is a breezy retreat for some spicy Thai cuisine. By night, the large lakeside seating and plush couches are perfect for a drink or two. Daily 10.30am2am. Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6213) 兰棠, 朝阳 区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区

MAO Livehouse The capital’s premier music venue. Daily 4pm-late. 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6402 5080) www. maolive.com 光芒, 东城区鼓楼东大街111号

Nashville Bar & Restaurant 20 percent country, 80 percent classic rock. Daily 11am-3am. Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0298) www. nashville.com.cn 乡谣, 朝阳区枣营路29号 好运街

For a comprehensive directory, see www.thebeijinger.com 汀大酒店1层 Poachers Inn Consistently packed with young things flirting and dancing on the tables. Not the place to discuss Kierkegaard. Daily 8pm-late. 43 Bei Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 2632 ext 8506) 友谊青年酒店, 朝阳区北三里屯路南43号 The Pomegranate All about carbo-loading with the draft beer and the sports channel here. Mon-Thu 10am-midnight, Fri 10am-2am, Sat-Sun 8am-2am. 19 Kaifa Lu, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 2558) 石榴园, 顺义区后沙峪 西白辛庄开发路19号 Press Club Bar Nixon had a drink here once. Daily 5pm-1am. 1/F, St. Regis Hotel Beijing, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6460 6688 ext 2360) 记者吧, 东城区建国门外大街21号北京国际 俱乐部饭店1层

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Propaganda Expect a student-heavy atmosphere. Mon-Fri 8pm-4.30am, Sat-Sun 8pm-5am. 100m north of the east gate of Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (8286 3991) 海淀区五道口华清嘉园 东门往北100米 Provincia Beijing’s first bar and kitchen theater is quite the spectacle. Relax with offerings from the extensive wine list and cocktail menu. Mon-Sat 5pm-1am. Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall, 7 Jianguomen Nandajie, Chaoyang District. (5811 8888 ext 8233) 朝阳区建国门南大街7号北京万 豪酒店 Punk A mixture of urban and neo-Gothic where big name DJs spin an eclectic mix.

Tue-Sat 8pm-3am. B1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, The Village at Sanlitun, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5222, info@barpunk.com) www.barpunk. com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号 楼瑜舍地下1层 Pyro Pizza Classic thin-crust pizza served up with a good selection of affordable draft beers. Daily 4pm-late. Happy hour daily 10pm-midnight, RMB 25 pitchers and RMB 15 mixed drinks, 6 tequila shooters for RMB 50. Daily 11am-3am.

B1/F, Bldg 12, Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou (5 min from Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District. (8286 6240) 海淀区 五道口华清嘉园12号楼地下1层 Q Bar Quality tunes and top-notch cocktails. Nice terrace. Daily 5pm-2am. Top floor of Eastern Inn Hotel, 6 Baijiazhuang Lu (the south end of Sanlitun Nanlu), Chaoyang District. (6595 9239) www. qbarbeijing.com 朝阳区百家庄6号（朝阳 门医院北门东100米）三里屯南路逸羽连锁 酒店顶楼

7821) www.caribechina.com 卡利宾拉丁 舞俱乐部, 朝阳区工体北路4号院（藏酷斜 对面） Salud Fine rums. Mon-Fri 3pm-late, Sat-Sun noon-late. 66 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6402 5086) 老伍, 东 城区南锣鼓巷66号 Scarlett A chic, intimate wine bar with a fine selection of imported cheese and tapas. Daily 6pm-3am. Hotel G, 7A Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 2880) www.hotel-g.com 朝阳区工体西路甲 7号北京极栈内 Siif The basement looks like a broke frathouse dance floor, the ground level is a bar, and the upstairs is a chill-out area with a balcony. Come here to hide. Daily 1pm-2am. 67 Beiluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6406 9496) 如果, 东城区鼓楼东大 街北锣鼓巷67号 Single Malt Club & Bar Get more malt for your money at this affordable whisky bar. Daily 11am-1am. 1/F, Bldg 201, Huigu Yangguang, Fuan Xilu, Wangjing Dongyuan, Chaoyang District. (6470 9191 ext 919) www.singlemaltclub.net 朝阳区望京 东园慧谷阳光小区201号楼1层 Sino-Chu Wine Bar Home to Beijing Tango’s regular Sunday night parties, this cozy bar also offers some decent, wellpriced European fare. Daily 10am-2am.

18 Liangmahe Nanlu (behind the Australian embassy), Chaoyang District. (8532 2418) 亮马河红酒屋, 朝阳区东直门外大街 亮马河南路18号 Song Music Bar & Kitchen A “living art” space with a hive-like ambiance. Daily 10am-2am. B108 The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1311, song@songbeijing.cn) www.songbeijing. cn 朝阳区光华路九号世贸天阶B108 The Star Live The only real medium-sized live music venue in Beijing. Hosts local pop and international acts. Spread over two floors, the VIP section is upstairs while the open space on the ground floor is satisfyingly close to the stage.

Opening times vary. 3/F, Tango, 79 Heping Xijie (50m north of Yonghegong subway station), Dongcheng District.

(6425 5677) www.thestarlive.com 星光现 场, 东城区和平西街79号糖果三层（雍和宫 桥路北50米） Stone Boat Cafe Water, greenery and unless the owners really crank up the music, there’s not a more peaceful spot for a drink. Mon-Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-1am. Lakeside, southwest corner of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District. (6501 9986) 石舫, 朝阳区日坛公园西南角，湖边

Redmoon Redmoon at the Grand Hyatt includes a wine bar, sushi bar and cigar lounge, all sleekly designed to cater to the executive set. Daily 5pm-1am. 1/F, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Beijing Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.

(6510 9366) 东方亮, 东城区东长安街1号东 方君悦酒店大厅

Sulede You come to this bar to hear nightly, mighty Mongolian folk-rock band, whose throat-singing and horse head fiddle take you right out of Beijing and into the wide, starlit grasslands. 66 Minzu Daxue Xilu, Haidian District. (6893 8903) 苏勒德音乐酒吧, 海淀区民族大学 西路66号

The Rickshaw Happy hour daily 4-8pm, with RMB 10 Tsingtao and half-price drinks. Daily 9am-5am. Sanlitun Nanlu (north of the turn-off to The Bookworm), Chaoyang District. (6500 4330) 朝阳区三里 屯南路滚石西门中旅大厦旁

Sun Ye Drinking Room Arty cafe-bar serves limited selection of beers and spirits along with noodles and sandwiches.

Wed-Mon 10.30am-1am. 52 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6401 9369) 东城区五道营胡同52号

The Ritz-Carlton Bar Light live music and a lounge atmosphere. Daily 5pm-1am.

The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District. (5908 8131) 丽 思卡尔顿吧, 朝阳区朝阳区建国路93号华 贸中心

The World of Suzie Wong Club Part 1930’s Shanghai opium den and part postmodern lounge. Daily 8.30pm-late. 1A Nongzhanguan Lu (west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District. (6500 3377, clubsuziewong@163.com) www.suziewong.com.cn 苏西黄, 朝阳区农展馆路甲 1号朝阳公园西门

Ruby Khi Daily 6pm-late. 3/F, Block 8, Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6508 8585) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路 八号公馆3层 The Saddle Cantina Prime summer-time bar-estate. Daily 11am-late. West wing, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu (south of 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District.

(5208 6005) www.beijingsaddle.com 朝 阳区三里屯北路81号北京那里花园内西侧 二层小楼.

Salsa Caribe A raucous blend of sweat, sin and extremely tight pants. Daily 6pm2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from The Loft), Chaoyang District. (6507

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Suzumei Traditional Japanese bar for the after-work set, with added reggae. MonSat 5pm-midnight (or until last customer leaves). 1/F, Bldg 6, Sanyuanli residential compound (north side), 2 Xinyuan Jie, Chaoyang District. (6466 0204) 朝阳区新源 街2号三源里小区6号楼1层北侧 Tango Karaoke, with a nightclub at Yonghegong. Daily 24hrs. 1) South Gate of Ditan Park (next to Jin Ding Xuan restaurant), Dongcheng District. (6428 2288); 2) Gongti Xilu (beneath Gongti 100 bowling alley), Chaoyang District. (6551 9988) www.tanguo.com 糖果, 1) 东城区地坛

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公园南门; 2) 朝阳区工体西路工体100保 龄球馆下面 T Bar A cozy environment for after dinner drinks, cocktails and snacks. Enjoy the live music in the evenings. Daily 8am1am. 1/F, Traders Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6505 2277 ext 36) 四海酒吧, 东城区建国门外大街1号国 贸饭店1层 The Brick Food and cheap drink in this Shuangjing hostelry where fun is the name of the game. Daily 4pm-late. 1/F, Tianzhi Jiaozi building (northeast corner of Shuangjing Qiao), Chaoyang District.

(139 1113 6564) 朝阳区双井桥东北角天之 骄子底商2-11 The Door Like its cheap and cheerful neighbors – just less cheap and more cheerful. Daily 6pm-2am. Sanlitun Houjie (next to Fish Nation), Chaoyang District.

(133 1136 6410) 门, 朝阳区三里屯后街 The Lounge Imported beers and good wine in an aquatic-themed back room.

Daily 8am-1am. Lobby, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5927 8888) 朝阳区霄云 路甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店 Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q Tim’s has moved, the meat-eater friendly restaurant has packed all its authentic high-plains kitsch flown in from the Lonestar State. 2 for 1 Happy Hour every Monday-Friday from 3-7pm. Daily 9am-midnight. 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 Tiny Salt Coffee Club Large and open space with Hollywood blockbusters after 6pm. Relax and avoid the rush with Tsingtaos for RMB 8. Weekend live music.

Tue-Sun 11.30am-late. Rm 2308, Bldg B, North Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 0969) 朝 阳区东大桥路8号Soho尚都北塔B座3层2308 Tonic Lounge A modern, cozy bar offering a selection of mixed drinks, wine by the glass and aperitifs. The bar is well designed with a stunning bar counter, a low ceiling and comfortable lounge seating. Daily 10am-12.30am. Lobby Level of Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5000 ext 5060) 汤尼酒廊, 朝阳区北京希尔顿酒店大堂 Touch A cutting-edge lounge with 88 kinds of vodka, and a wide selection of vodka-infused cocktails. DJs and regular live music shows provide entertainment, with a menu of bite-size snacks too.

Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-3am.

2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8112) 朝阳区新源南路1号威斯汀酒店2层 Touch Includes an old tree and a fishpond worthy of the word “placid.” Daily 2pm6am. 8 Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng District.

(6618 0809) 接触, 西城区前海北沿8号 Tree House A bar-cafe with a funky living room feel and a gnarled jujube tree as neighbor. Good drink prices, free Wi-Fi, a collection of Chinese books and films with regular cinema and art events.

Daily 2pm-1am. 81 Xiaoju’er Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6407 1665) www. treehousebeijing.com 菊儿小树, 东城区小 菊儿胡同81号 The Tree Specializes in Belgian beers and wood oven-fired pizzas. Most nights find it packed with a lively, conversant crowd.

Daily noon-2am. 43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6415 1954) www. treebeijing.com 隐蔽的树, 朝阳区三里屯 北街以西100米Poachers后面三里屯医院旁 Treescape Cafe 32 Qianliang Hutong, Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District.

(6401 7697) 钱粮美树馆,东城区东四北大街 钱粮胡同32号 Tun A large, cavernous space with a sofaequipped mezzanine and two big screens for watching sports. Daily 6pm-late.

Courtyard 4 (20m south of Salsa Caribe), Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6585 5866, tunbar@gmail.com) 屯, 朝阳区工 体北路4号院

Twilight Cocktails made with style, and hard-to-find whiskeys. Pizza, pasta and other snacks available. Mon-Sat 11.30am2.30pm, 6pm-2am. (Behind Starbucks) 3/F, 0102, Bldg 5, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5900 5376) 暮光, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外 Soho5号0102单元3层 Vics Like Mix, albeit with a slightly more expat crowd. Daily 8.30pm-late. Inside the north gate of the Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (5293 0333) vics.com. cn 威克斯, 朝阳区工体北门内 Wain Wain A Japanese karaoke bar set up perfectly for a great party. Daily 11am2.30am. Rm 3512, Bldg A, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District.

(8589 4383) 朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城 A座3512室 Westside Reminiscent of a London city center pub. Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 2-10pm. 1/F, Bldg 2, Prosper Center (west wing), 5 Guanghua Lu (west of Kerry Centre), Chaoyang District. (5920 4298) 朝 阳区光华路5号世纪财富中心2号楼西边1层 What Bar An excellent place to get acquainted with Beijing Rock. Every seat is a front-row seat! Daily 4pm-late. 72 Beichang Jie (just north of the west gate of the Forbidden City), Xicheng District.

(133 4112 2757) 什么酒吧, 西城区北长街 72号(故宫西门往北) White Rabbit Electronic music of all stripes. Tue-Sat 7pm-late. 2/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. 朝 阳区三里屯北路同里2层 Wild Strawberry Cafe 52 South Bank, Houhai (close to Liuyin Jie), Xicheng District. (8328 4250) 野草莓咖啡馆,西城区后 海南沿52号(近柳荫街) Writers Bar Caviar and oysters complement the wide selection of cocktails and cigars. Daily noon-midnight. Raffles Beijing Hotel, Main Lobby, 33 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6526 3388 ext 4181) 作家酒吧, 东城区东长安街33号, 北 京饭店莱佛士一层 w xyz Music and cocktails flow freely.

Mon-Fri 5pm-midnight. 1/F, aloft Beijing, Tower 2, 25 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District.

(8889 8000) 海淀区远大路25号2号楼雅乐 轩酒店1层 X’Change Bar A chic bar and lounge.

Daily 10am-1am. 5/F, InterContinental Hotel, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5920/5921) 幻吧, 西 城区金融街11号金融街洲际酒店 Xiu Popular lounge. Mon-Fri 11.30am2.30pm, 6pm-late, Sat-Sun 6pm-late.

Park Hyatt (entrance across from the hotel lobby), 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5867 1108) 秀, 朝阳区 朝阳区建国门外大街2号 Yao Xin Bar Rm 0504, Bldg 2, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 1580) 朝阳区东三 环中路39号建外Soho2号楼5层0504 Yugong Yishan This live music venue features a variety of local and international bands, and film screenings. Daily 7pmlate. 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu (100m west of Zhangzizhong Lu subway station), Dongcheng District. (6404 2711) 愚公移 山, 东城区平安大道张自忠路3-2号(地铁五 号线张自忠路站往西100米) Zeta Bar Boasts style, chrome cages that house the extensive wine collection hang from the high ceiling. Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sun 6pm-3am, Sun close.

2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5050) 颐达吧, 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号 希尔顿饭店2层

Answers to PLA, p58 1. China Bar 2. Blue Frog 3.

Paddy O' Shea's 4. White Rabbit 5. Punk 6. Suzie Wong's 7.

Davidoff Cigar Lounge 8. Salud 9. The Den 10. The Bookworm 11. d lounge 12. Nanjie 13. The Rickshaw 14. Danger Doyle's 15. Lush

usic M Jan 9: Ensiferum Somebody told me these were The Killers. See listing, p64.

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Dec 31 Buyi Celebrate another year with a 15-year-old rock band. RMB 80, RMB 180 for three tickets (limited advance). 9pm. The Star Live (6425 5677) Guai Li, The Offset: Spectacles, Snapline, Rustic, B-side Lovers Count down with the backstreet kids, arty rockers, creative nerds and mad punks. RMB 60, RMB 50 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Life Journey, The Gar, Casino Demon, Omnipotent Youth Society, Steely Heart, Candy Monster Pop rock icons joined by grungy rockers and the visiting Shijiazhuang folk troupe. See photo, p64. RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance, students). 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) New Pants, SUBS, Re-TROS Rock Sanlitun at Yugong Yishan’s New Year’s Bash, featuring quirky disco rockers New Pants, hard grungers SUBS and the post-punk heroes who claim to “hang the police.” Limited tickets at Yugong Yishan, the basement level of The Village and Blue Frog. Free. 8pm.

The Orange, The Village at Sanlitun (6417 6110) Ordnance, Nuclear Fusion-G, Frosty Eve, Egofall, Angel Monoplane, The Falling, Remnant Of Volition, Upright The Darknight Enchantment series greets New Year in the name of metal. RMB 50. 10pm. 13 Club (8261 9267) Jan 1 Big Gun Celebrate 2010 with a wild jazz and blues session. RMB 50. 10pm.

13 Club (8261 9267) Brain Concussion, Soju Legion, Criminal Minds, Gum Bleed, Discord Beijing’s best new punk rockers gather in the shadow of Forbidden City. RMB 30 (includes a drink).

8pm. What Bar (1590 123 6743) Chris Garneau, Wu Hongfei, Buyi, Thumb Girl Indie musicians say Happy New Year. RMB 150, RMB 100 (advance).

8pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Daisy Fay, ILTB, Pacalolo, Planet Map Electronic pop shows its mellow side. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students).

10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Reading Fire Folk rockers go acoustic. Free.

9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124) Skarving, The Verse, DH & Chinese Hellcats Ska, funk and swing … ready to dance? RMB 60, RMB 30 (advance, students). 9pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) Wan Xiaoli The Hebei folk star releases his long-awaited third album. RMB 100 (RSVP required; limited to 200). 8pm. Tiny Salt Coffee Club (5900 0969) Yaksa Fifteen-year-old metal dogs release an album. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance), RMB 120 (VIP). 9pm.

The Star Live (6425 5677) Jan 2 Bear Babes, Anida, Ecke, Yang Qianchi, Red Red Mushroom Acoustic folk in various forms.

RMB 150, RMB 100 (advance).

8pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Candy Monster, Careless, Music Is Murder, Today in Autumn Day Garage rockers gather to make some noise. RMB 40, RMB 30

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(students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) David Tao Taiwanese R&B icon pays a visit.

RMB 380-1,180. 7.30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theater (6835 4455) King Ly Chee, Unregenerate Blood, TOOKOO, XitneverhappenedX, The Reason, Larry’s Pizza Hong Kong hardcore rockers King Ly Chee visit, with support from local diehard emocores. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 8.30pm.

MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) Lao Ya Grungy rock with folk rhythm. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm. Tiny Salt Coffee Club (5900 0969) Nanwu Folk rock group offer peace to a metal club. RMB 40. 9pm. 13 Club (8261 9267) Yuan Jing Folk singer releases an album.

RMB 30 (includes a drink), RMB 45 (includes a copy of the album).

9.30pm. What Bar (1590 123 6743) Jan 3 Ecke Relax with dreamy folk in a Houhai backyard. RMB 50, RMB 30 (advance). 8pm. Wild Strawberry Cafe (8328 4250) Hong Qi, He Li, Zhang Jing Folk artists of Songzhuang travel into town from the eastern suburb, painting Gulou with their guitar poetries. RMB 50. 8pm.

MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) Rustic, Snapline, Golden Driver, Over The Water, DJ Angry Master The third Mary Inn series features some of Beijing’s most inspiring rock musicians, with their artworks on display. RMB 50 (limited free drinks). 7pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Wu Kejia, Liu Yusi Folk effects take place. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Jan 4 Power Quality Wood, Liu Xinyu & Xiudi Experimentalists operate sound research. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 8pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Jan 7 Dirty Seed, Empire of Golden Egg, Gray Britpop lovers share their dream of London. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Great Lake Swimmers Canadian folk ensemble lands for a China tour. See Q&A, p66.

RMB 150, RMB 100 (advance). 8pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Jan 8 Buyi Folk rock veterans jam at Gulou.

RMB 30. 9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124) La Loupe, Li Wenxin, Youran Indie pop band from US sing in Chinese, local folksters sing in English – see who’s doing a better job.

RMB 30 (includes a drink). 9.30pm.

What Bar (1590 123 6743) Li Daiguo, Yan Jun, Wu Na, Jun Yuan, Justin Sebastian, Li Zenghui, Olaf Hochherz Sub Jam experimentalists perform improvisation. See Review, p65.

RMB 50. 9pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998) Queen Sea Big Shark, Hedgehog, Casino Demon Modern Sky headliners rock the warlord’s courtyard. RMB 80,

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still have no idea of what global warming is, even after seeing 2012. Partly because of the chilly temperature out there, which has probably made the scene less active than last month.

Seize the final moments of 2009 at D-22 on New Year’s Eve by catching B-side Lovers (aka Zo and Atom, the lovebirds from Hedgehog). Another act definitely worth checking out is Shijiazhuang-based hippies Omnipotent Youth Society (see photo, p64) at MAO Livehouse because one, they come here less often than Vitas, and two, their jam session suggests everything great about psychedelic rock – funky melodies and spacious bridges.

Now, moving on to the new decade. Those watching the live music scene closely (I know YOU haven’t been) will have noticed Canadian bands coming to town every month. This month there are two great bands: folk quintet Great Lake Swimmers (see Q&A, p66) on January 7 and indie darling Patrick Watson (see photo, p66) on January 17, both at Yugong Yishan. More starlight shines at Workers’ Gymnasium on January 26 as The Killers (see photo, p51) are supposed to play there.

Too cool to be a fan? See Chicago’s native son Andrew Bird (see Q&A, p64) whistling along to his violin at Yugong Yishan on January 30. If you’re more into local bands and ready to dance, Pet Conspiracy will be there for you on January 15.

Enough with Yugong Yishan – Beijing Talking is back! After years of absence, this once-popular neo-classical duo (see photo, 65) makes their return at The Star Live on January 23. Having spent the past few years in France and collaborating with local musicians, frontwoman Baoluo will bring more variety than you can remember.

Metal fans may be too tough to appreciate all this, but there’s never a lack of heavy music in Beijing. On January 2, Hong Kong hardcore rockers King Ly Chee perform at MAO Livehouse. For more metal effects, stay tuned at the same venue for Finnish metal warriors Ensiferum on January 9 – bring your sword and prepare for their melodic yet smashing attacks (see photo, above). Or you could journey to the west, where Wudaokou fans have the chance to witness members of Spring Autumn playing acoustic at 13 Club (Jan 8). Even diehard rock stars have their peaceful side.

Tired of all the noise and attitude? Songstress Wang Juan wraps up the month at D-22 with her peaceful folk. Alternately, you can head to East Shore Live Jazz Cafe on any Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday for live jazz from some of the city’s most reputable musicians, for free. Wang Ge

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Melodic Migration Andrew Bird flies into town

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the Beijinger: Do you still have that violin?

Andrew Bird: It was a clean break so I had it repaired in time for the next show. It was not without drama, though. tbj: Tell us about your classical influences.

AB: I’ve been playing violin since four. In high school, as my friends were listening to The Cure and The Smiths, I was playing Dvorak and Beethoven violin concertos, listening to Mozart’s Requiem. tbj: Do lyrics come to you as smoothly as melodies?

AB: Words can deceive. Melodies have purity and materialize without my asking.

“If you don’t like music, don’t write about it” tbj: Seriously, do you care about what Pitchfork says?

AB: I don’t read Pitchfork. I know they’ve helped a lot of people find my music, but I’m suspicious of the business of lifestyle assistance.

RMB 50 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Unsafe, Cold Case, Trash Cat, Soju Legion Punk rockers smash the neighborhood. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students).

10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Yang Meng, Guo Zhengyu, Kaiser Kuo Metal heads of Spring Autumn go acoustic. RMB 40. 10pm. 13 Club (8261 9267) Yu Fei Men Electronica trio release their longawaited album. RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance), RMB 160 (VIP). 8.30pm.

The Star Live (6425 5677) Jan 9 Black Cat Bone Cool cats sing blues. RMB 50.

10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998) Ensiferum Viking metal captains sail from Finland. See photo, p63. RMB 150, RMB 120 (advance), RMB 400 (VIP).

8pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) Evening News East meets West under the guidance of folk rock. RMB 50.

9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Golden Driver, Pork, IDH, Me Too Post-punk attack. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Pacalolo, Planet Map Pop rock with soft electronica, boys and girls sing easy listening songs. RMB 30 (includes a drink).

9.30pm. What Bar (1590 123 6743) Qing Tian Yunnan hippie visits with his guitar. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students).

9pm. Tiny Salt Coffee Club (5900 0969) Wu & The Side Effects Funky blues finds peace in the alleyway. Free. 9.30pm.

Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124) Yan Jun, Li Daiguo, Wu Na Experimental orchestra jams in an intimate backyard. See Review, p65. RMB 50. 8pm. Treescape Cafe (6401 7697) Jan 10 Buyi Wu Ningyue and co. make a folk rock visit. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Powell Young Guitar hero drops an album.

RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Smart Kin, Today, Zuobin & Band, DISH Indie pop band Smart Kin releases an album. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance). 9pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

Jan 12 A4Destroyer, Birdstriking, Josh Frank The hot-on-the-spot post-punk band jam with Hot & Cold’s experimental brother. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Jan 13 Bad Apples Mellow rock & roll. Free. 9pm.

Salud, Nanluogu Xiang (6402 5086) Jan 14 Bedstars, Redoceanliner Old-school punk. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Jan 15 Ashura Chengdu veterans come back with electro power of pop rock. RMB 50.

9pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) G-Eleven, Lin Mo, Moka, Yang Qianchi Jazz line up with indie pop and a bit folk. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm. Tiny Salt Coffee Club (5900 0969) Offset Heads, Violence Pretender, Sacrifice, Ghost Kid, Righteousness Person, Nower, Bloom In The Dark Expect dark, gothic and melodic metal. RMB 40. 9pm. 13 Club (8261 9267) Pet Conspiracy The pets continue their sexy electro-cabaret extravaganza. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance). 9.30pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Qin Xuan, X-Doctor Indie rock starts the weekend. RMB 30 (includes a drink). 9.30pm.

What Bar (1590 123 6743) The Verse Beijing’s very own funk ensemble puts on a jam session. Free.

9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124) Wu & The Side Effects, Buyi, Nucleus Sound of Ningxia presents blues funk, folk rock and grunge.

RMB 40. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998) Xiao Meng, Quan Tou, Cao Qin, Sweet Stone, Mirror Acoustic folk concert. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Jan 16 Buyi, Oliver, Wu & The Side Effects, Ziyo A few of the city’s indie rock mainstays gather on one stage.

RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance).

8.30pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) Defy, Rustic, You Mei You, Lazy Camels Punk in the garage. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

tbj: What do you think makes a good album review, then?

AB: If you don’t like the music, don’t write about it. Write about the content of the songs using the songs as a starting point for conversation. tbj: Being indie means …

AB: It should mean people who make music because they have to, not to make a living trying to appeal to a demographic.

tbj: What do you expect from China?

AB: Everyone insists it will blow my mind. I’m expecting a vibrant street culture. Lots of humans in each other’s space. The opposite of the American suburbs.

Andrew Bird plays Yugong Yishan on Jan 30. See listing, p66.

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Dec 31: Omnipotent Youth Society Psychedelic rock with folk blends. See listing, p63.

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tbj: What are you listening to?

AB: Exuma. They were this Bahamian band from the ’70s. I like a lot of groovy West African, Brazilian, Latin stuff from the ’60s and ’70s. Also old gospel, country blues, Carter Family, etc.

REVIEWS Yu Lai 雨来 Bai Shui 白水

Jan 23: Beijing Talking

DJ Krush Hideaki Ishii showcases his instrumental production. See Clubhouse, p56. RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance).

9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Lao Liu & Sand Alt rock with a bit of blues. RMB 50. 9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124) Liang Xiaoxue, Guan Rong Nostalgic harmonica with folk guitar. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students).

9pm. Tiny Salt Coffee Club (5900 0969) Music on Snow Festival Rock concert on the snow – that’ll keep you warm. Line-up includes the almighty metal heroes Tang Dynasty, punk vanguard Brain Failure, quirky rappers Dragon Tongue, electro rockers Bigger Bang, emo screamos Saving Molly, and street punks Recycle, The Ghost Spardac and Alt Senior. Go ski afterwards, or start a snowball fight with rock stars. RMB 20 (ski ticket not included). 1pm.

Jundushan Ski Resort (6072 5888) The Amazing Insurance Salesmen, Wu & The Side Effects Zhang Si’an and Wu Kejia bring good time rock n roll and grungy funk sound to the west. RMB 30 (includes a drink). 9.30pm.

What Bar (1590 123 6743) The Redbucks Country band plants bluegrass.

RMB 40. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998) Sara, HIT-5, Hou Xuan, S.P.Y Indie pop offers happy time for you! Welcome to enjoy harmonious fun! RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance), RMB 120 (VIP). 9pm. The Star Live (6425 5677) Jan 17 Patrick Watson Indie rocker from Montreal pays a visit – find out why his album outranks Arcade Fire’s in the Polaris Music Prize. See photo, p66.

RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance). 8pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Wang Linjun, Tarot Saint, Sinue, Lilith, Violence Pretender, Multi Ego Now it’s metal time. RMB 40. 8pm.

MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) Zhang Guonian Acoustic guitar warms up the night. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students).

9pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Zhou Yunpeng Folk poet sings social realities with humorous attitude and sharp takes. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance, students). 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 4611) Jan 19 Sister Oriented, Jonathan Chen Experimental musicians go

minimal. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 8pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Jan 20 Ismat Gypsy guitar helps you to relax.

Free. 9pm. Salud, Nanluogu Xiang (6402 5086) Jan 22 Dirty Seed, Brave Face, Gray Drunken lads dream about London, posing Brit and acting punk. RMB 30 (includes a drink). 9.30pm.

What Bar (1590 123 6743) Jess Meider The acoustic songbird returns from NYC. RMB 40. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998) Narakam, Wrath of Despot, Last Chance Of Youth Metal Friday. RMB 50. 9pm. 13 Club (8261 9267) Pan Yueyun Influential figure of the 1970s folk protest movement in Taiwan visits Beijing, when all answers are still blowing in the wind. RMB 180-880.

7.30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theater (6835 4455) Skarving, Rubber Phonograph Needle, The Me Guan Me’s, Old Fashion Big ska band faces alternative rock invasion. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Jan 23 Beijing Talking The world music ensemble returns to the stage after five years of absence. See photo, above.

RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance), RMB 220 (VIP). 8pm. The Star Live (6425 5677) Brain Failure, The Face, CMCB, Steely Heart Founders of China’s ’90s rock scene supported by the fresh beats of Steely Heart. RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Fanny, Yuan Jing Folk night with self-written materials and acoustic covers. RMB 30 (includes a drink). 9.30pm.

What Bar (1590 123 6743) Fanzui Tuanhuo Emo punksers play it loud. RMB 40.

9pm. 13 Club (8261 9267) Guai Li, Birdstriking, Josh Frank, Lu Xin Pei Noisemakers operate experiments on the punk street. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Jin Song Folk poet takes you on the road.

RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm.

Tiny Salt Coffee Club (5900 0969) Nancheng Erge Lao Beijing crosstalk goes rock &

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xperimental ambient sound landscaper Yan Jun has never been known for musicality, but rather for his minimalism and knack for abstraction. It’s a shame, then, that the founder of Waterland Kwanyin and Sub Jam Records seems to have taken extreme care in delineating how each of the four “travel routes” on this auditory journey should be experienced (e.g. “playback via small speakers,” “playback on repeat mode, “hide speakers in [a] draw[er] or any place you cannot see them,” etc.). Meanwhile, the album is presented simply as one continuous 60-minute track. As such, it is quite difficult for listeners to hear the Wormhole Trip that should have been, but if the point was to induce a calming effect, then Yan Jun has once again succeeded. Lisa Liang In This Light And On This Evening Editors

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hile post-punk bands in Beijing are still trying to be Joy Division, these British transplants have moved forward. They’ve replaced stark, anthem-like guitars with a soundscape of synthesizer and drum machine beats – psychedelic effects and mechanical rhythms that sound like they were taken from The Wall. Tom Smith’s vocals are highlighted in a way they have not been previously, while the billowing atmosphere and haunting moments help sustain the quartet’s role as one of the most underrated talents on the indie scene. Wang Ge The Fall Norah Jones

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orah Jones is best known for her palatable, country-infused jazz piano and contemplative lyrics. However, on this album many of these signature qualities seem to have vanished. Jones’ enchantingly deep, smoke-filled voice and piano arpeggios dissolve into the background as electric guitar and bass take center stage. The effect is mostly awkward: less smalltown girl, more Nashville. Still, when the combination works (as on the meltingly delightful “Even Though” and hypnotically lonesome “I Wouldn’t Need You”), Jones’ former brilliance radiates through the distraction. Lisa Liang www.thebeijinger.com

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Baoluo and Su Fang make a comeback. See listing, this page.

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ichuan native Bai Shui shows off his versatility in his third studio album. The neofolk singer-songwriter plays not only the guitar but also traditional Chinese instruments like xiao, guzheng, and baiwu (a bamboo pipe inherited from the Yi people in southwest China). And his poetic lyrics – sung in melodic Sichuan dialect – almost act as an extra instrument.

The album’s three instrumental tracks (“The Old Man and The Flower,” “Love in Minjiang River” and “Zeng Cuo An”) stand out for their whistle-like flute and nostalgic guitar.

There’s no intention to create “East-meets-West” or “traditionalmixed-with-modern” clichés here; by sticking to his home roots, Bai Shui creates something that is too natural to duplicate. Wang Ge

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Reaching For Shores Tony Dekker talks about his roots

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ony Dekker is the frontman of Canadian folk-country group Great Lake Swimmers. He’s also a guy who likes to record songs in old churches, community halls and abandoned grain silos. Before the band’s upcoming visit to China, he shares a few thoughts on his folk origins and his swimming habits.

the Beijinger: Which lake are you swimming in?

Tony Dekker: I grew up swimming in Lake Erie, lived near Lake Huron for a while and used to go up to Grand Bend and Ipperwash.

I currently live in Toronto, which is on Lake Ontario. tbj: Do you have to swim across a lake to be in the band?

TD: No, but it is encouraged. tbj: Does folk music have to be regional?

TD: I like that music can be a way of telling the story of where you are from, but I don’t think any one region has anything more important to say than any other region.

“Music can be a way of telling the story of where you are from” tbj: GLS’s music suggests a fondness for nature ...

TD: I grew up on a farm at Wainfleet, Ontario. There is a special connection to nature when your livelihood depends on it, and it’s important to be in tune with the rhythms of the natural world in that case. When I trace back to something I feel I have a perspective on, it usually comes back to embracing those roots.

roll. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance).

9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124) Ziyo, Wu & The Side Effects, The Amazing Insurance Salesmen Helen Feng, Wu Kejia and Zhang Si’an rock the night out with friends – watch out for rock and blues. RMB 40. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998) Jan 24 Chen Jin & Eight Hands, Channel [9], Heaven, Liquid Oxygen Can, Yao Lin A friendly gathering of guitarists and hard rockers. RMB 25, RMB 20 (advance). 7.30pm. The Star Live (6425 5677) Gangzi Throat singing, Mongolian folk.

RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 9pm.

D-22 (6265 3177) Saosin, Saving Molly, Alt Senior Cove Reber and emo co. make a hard landing from California, supported by local raging machines. RMB 240, RMB 180 (advance), RMB 480 (VIP). 8pm.

MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) Jan 26 Fat City, Self Sound Orchestra, Wry Street Fusion jazz band Self Sound Orchestra pays a Wudaokou visit.

RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 8pm.

D-22 (6265 3177) The Killers Alternative rock stars make a Beijing stop on their tour.

See photo, p51. Tickets at 400 620 6006 or www.mypiao.com.

RMB 380-1,280. 8pm. Workers’ Gymnasium (6501 6300) Jan 27 In Flames Swedish melodic death metal legends greet Beijing. RMB 330530, RMB 690 (VIP). 8pm.

The Star Live (6425 5677) Jess Meider Storytelling songs performed in acoustic form. RMB 30 (includes a drink). 9.30pm. Luce (8402 4417) The Kill Kenny's Blues rock. Free. 9pm. Salud, Nanluogu Xiang (6402 5086) Jan 28 La Loupe, Pink Chimneys, Shafa Indie rock warms up the weekend.

RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 9pm.

D-22 (6265 3177) Jan 29 Acid Live, DJ Eric Lee Funky jazz collective jams with techno in da house. RMB 50. 9pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Compound-A, Candy Monster, Steely Heart, Today in Autumn Day Garage rockers pay tribute to the ’80s. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students).

10pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

tbj: What’s the one thing you have to do in China?

TD: Great Lake Swimmers at the Great Wall!

Great Lake Swimmers plays Yugong Yishan on Jan 7. See listing, p63.

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Jan 17: Patrick Watson Folk on the piano. See listing, p65.

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tbj: What influenced your songwriting?

TD: Early on I was really impressed by the independent and DIY attitude of doing things, and that made me pick up a guitar and write songs. But I think I came back around to folk and country-inspired music through that lens. I have always been inspired by the writing and music of Leonard Cohen, for example.

Hummingbird Salsa flavor made in Xinjiang. Free.

9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124) Saw, Unregenerate Blood, Return The Truth, XitneverhappenedX, Last Chance of Youth Hardcore metal night. RMB 40.

9pm. 13 Club (8261 9267) The Unsafe, Pilot & MM Punk heads unplugged and play acoustic, see how they keep the temper. RMB 30 (includes a drink).

9.30pm. What Bar (1590 123 6743) Jan 30 Andrew Bird Chicago’s folk rock icon flies to Beijing with his multi-instrumental talent. See Q&A, p64. RMB 180, RMB 150 (advance). 9pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Finger Family Pop rock smells like teen spirit.

RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm.

Tiny Salt Coffee Club (5900 0969) The Offset: Spectacles, Wu & The Side Effects, Rolling Rolling Funky blues and hard rock go arty underground. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Wuhuaguo Mellow rock. Free. 9.30pm.

Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124) Jan 31 Peppermoon Parisian pop trio shares their dreamy sound with Beijing.

RMB 180, RMB 150 (advance).

8pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Wang Juan Wang Juan returns with her peaceful folk. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Every Thu Liu Yue Guitar Trio Jazz lines read by classic guitar.

Free. 9.30pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131) Panjir Uygur folk meets jazz. Free.

9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124) Every Fri Nathaniel Gao Jazz Quartet Sax it up with neo-jazz. Free.

10pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131) Every Sat Liu Yuan Saxophone Quartet China’s jazz forefather keeps the Houhai shores smooth. Free. 10pm.

East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131) Every Sun Moreno Donadel Trio Italian pianist collaborates with a few Beijingers. Free. 9.30pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131)

ARTS & CULTURE

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ART – NEW OPENINGS Jan 30-Apr 4 Qiu Shihua: The Image as an Epiphany What is to be seen in Qiu’s pure abstracts is apparently entirely up to the “eye of the beholder.” Born in 1940, Qiu spent his early career painting propaganda posters, but since 1990 he has concentrated on an abstract contemplative form of painting deeply influenced by Daoism. Galerie Urs-Meile (6433 3393)

ART – ONGOING SHOWS

Opens Jan 2 at cinemas around town: James Cameron’s Avatar Fern Gully meets The Matrix. See below.

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f you haven’t seen Hua Mulan yet, don’t. I rarely waste my time ranting about bad movies (wait, that’s a lie), but I was really excited for this one. In fact, I’d like to ask director Jingle Ma a question. Jingle, if I wanted to see a movie about some weepy heartbroken girl, why would I buy a ticket to a film named after a ruthless woman warrior? Jingle. You blew it. No wonder Mulan can’t stop crying. She’s ashamed at what you’ve done to her. The film does have a decent cast, though, including Jackie Chan’s son Jaycee, whose comic role should make his old man proud.

We do get James Cameron’s Avatar on January 2. Humans investigate a jungle planet inhabited by blue aliens by using remote-controlled living bodies. The film has been leaving viewers blown away, including Cameron himself, who called the film “the most complicated stuff anyone’s ever done.” Stephen Hawking concurred, saying, “But have you seen these blue aliens. They are insane.” The film is in 3-D, so head to the UME IMAX in Haidian to get it in its full glory.

Master storyteller Colum McCann is coming to town. He’s just won the National Book Award for Let the Great World Spin, a “rattlebag” of interwoven tales set in 1970s New York, a city McCann has described as “8 million stories bouncing off each other all at once.” You’ll have the chance to meet the literary unicorn at the Bookworm’s Festival Program Launch ( Jan 26) – which basically involves a free flow of champagne and wine and a bunch of lit lovers sharing their passion for booze, er, books, with McCann at the helm.

The London Philharmonic is playing at the Egg this month too, so maybe it’s time to break down and buy a ticket to that incredible round concert hall they’ve got there.

While Beijing’s cold grey sky seems to have sent artists scurrying into hiding, on the sunny shores of Florida the recent Art Basel Miami Art Fair was a great success – in financial terms at least.

Buzz surrounded items such as an enormous painting of Michael Jackson on horseback, or Sylvester Stallone’s profit of USD 90,000 for paintings he did in his garage. One was purchased by Wynn Casino’s Steve Wynn, who once accidentally stuck an elbow through Picasso’s Le Rêve, causing about USD 40 million in damage. Maybe he’s hoping art coming from the hand of Rambo himself will be a bit more durable. Mary Dennis

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Until Jan 9 Chen Guangwu: Knots and Lines Liu Wentao: View Chen first made his name with calligraphy and works on paper, but now works with canvas and sculpture. His paintings are a mess of lines that coil and twist within their space. Liu’s monochromatic pieces also work with lines, but while Chen’s are effusive, Liu’s are fine and dense, creating works that almost appear to take on extra dimensions of form. White Space Gallery (8456 2054) How Do Artists Work This fascinating exhibition exposes the working methods of a range of up-and-coming young artists. From the video display showing how one artist set private detectives to spy on each other, to the heap of waste paint that sums up a year in the life of one painter, this show gives us a look inside the mind of the artist. Iberia Center (5978 9530) Until Jan 10 He Jia: Carnival He’s paintings are cartoon-like, and his subject – consumerist China – presented like a carnival ride: shiny, new, fun. We are told that his attitude to his subject reflects his own life. Which perhaps is not surprising, as ’70s-born He has certainly ridden the roller coaster of China’s opening up to the world.

Art Seasons (5978 9850) Until Jan 15 Fatal Footprint This exhibition by photographers Tim Dirven, Gael Turine and John Vinck focuses on the tragic legacy of landmines. Photographs show us the lives of both survivors and their families and introduce us to the work of organization Handicap International in addressing the continuing scourge of landmines.

French Cultural Centre (6553 2627) Shen Dapeng: Teenage Story The paintings by twentysomething Shen have the quality of something you would find in an off-kilter children’s book. Rendered in storybook colors, Shen’s paintings invite us to invent some of our own.

Yan Club Arts Center (5978 9172) Solo Shows by Bai Yiluo and Tsang Kin-Wah Bai’s works express a kind of melancholy and nostalgia with materials that include old wooden tools and ceramic skulls along with glittering paintings of his own fingerprints. Meanwhile, Hong Kong-based Tsang presents texts, sometimes obscene, arranged to form “drawings” of flowers and plants. Pékin Fine Arts (5127 3220) Until Jan 16 Not Vital: Not Why This show focuses on recent works

by Swiss sculptor Not Vital. His

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sculptures, realized in materials as diverse as plaster and stainless steel, are animated by an “ironic spirit.” Galerie Urs Meile (6433 3393) Dawn Csutoros: Black Diamonds Australian artist Dawn Csutoros works with black coal particles or strands of silk on handmade mulberry leaf paper, held in place by layered Chinese ink.

Imagine Gallery (6438 5747) Until Jan 26 Persisting in His Own Opinion 2009-2010 Newly opened in 798, O Gallery presents this group show devoted to artists committed to following their own star. Artists include Wang Xingwen, Xue Zheng and Zeng Wei. O Gallery (8459 9655 ) Until Jan 27 Wen Fang: Birthday Present Young Sichuan artist Wen was previously best known for her series of photographs of migrant workers superimposed on bricks. See Art Feature, p70. Paris-Beijing Photo Gallery (5978 9262) Until Jan 28 WATW: Photography from China and The Netherlands WATW is short for the Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie heartstring-plucker “We Are the World.” This exhibition of leading photographers from China and Holland apparently seeks to tap some of that spirit of “solidarity” and “mutual responsibility.” Three Shadows Photography Art Centre (6432 2663) Until Jan 29 Spirit of Cultural Tradition: China Version This self-styled “elite exhibition” of Chinese contemporary art is mounted in the hopes of encouraging a contemporary art in China that reflects local traditions and characteristics, presumably as opposed to a more international sentiment. ArtMia Foundation (8457 4550) Until Jan 31 Li Songsong: Abstract Li Songsong’s works often take historical and newspaper photographs as a starting point, which gives them a quality of shared memory. Highly recommended.

See Art Feature, p70. Pace Beijing (5978 9781) Tang Kaizhi: Spirit and Essence of Brushstroke New calligraphic work by Tang Kaizhi where he “layers characters, ancient poetry and strokes to create contemporary Chinese expressions with unique vibrance and energy.”

Onemoon Gallery (6427 7748) Until Feb 28 Antony Gormley: Another Singularity Gormley is one of the stars of international art. Don’t miss the chance to see his distinctive vision in Beijing. Galleria Continua (5978 9505) Breaking Forecast: 8 Key Figures of China’s New Generation of Artists Some of the most interesting names to emerge in Chinese contemporary art since 2000, artists like Cao Fei, Yang Fudong and Sun Yuan and Peng Yu, these being the UCCA’s picks for those most likely to have an enduring influence. UCCA (8459 9269)

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CINEMA EVENTS Dec 28-Jan 1 Romanian Film Festival Beijing’s newest art house cinema, Broadway Cinematheque MOMA,

Beijing Burns

Celebrating the Scottish bard

by Iain Shaw

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peak of “The Bard” and most speakers of the English language will assume you’re talking about Shakespeare. But in the rainflecked north of the British Isles, there is another Bard, and his birth is commemorated every January 25.

Robert Burns’ (1759-96) poems in the Scots dialect were celebrated as a symbol of resistance to the decline of Scotland’s indigenous culture. One of the pioneers of Romanticism, Burns influenced Keats and Shelley; later, his egalitarianism led to him being feted by socialists and other radicals.

Formal Burns Suppers tend to be the domain of bourgeois circles and literary types, but in Scotland many average families will also sit down on January 25 to a dinner of haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes). Here’s how to do a Burns Supper …

Gather your guests and offer pre-meal thanks via Burns’ tonguein-cheek “Selkirk Grace”:

“Some hae meat and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it, But we hae meat and we can eat, And sae the Lord be thankit.”

The haggis is eulogized, sliced open, then raised aloft to the cues of the “Address to a Haggis”:

“His knife see rustic labour dight, An’ cut you up wi’ ready sleight” The feasting begins in earnest. Guests should be encouraged to each prepare a poem to read – traditionally Burns, but the smart Beijing host will be flexible.

Various speeches are made as the evening moves towards a close.

The “Immortal Memory” speech reflects on Burns’ legacy. The “Toast to the Lassies” and “Reply From the Lassies” poke fun at the opposite sex. Then festivities close with a rendition of Burns’ toast to friendship and remembrance – and everyone’s favorite ringtone – “Auld Lang Syne” (“the good old days”):

“For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne.

We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne.”

Dec 28-Jan 1: Romanian Film Festival Hear ye, hear ye, The Rest Is Silence. See listing, this page.

The Beijing Caledonian Society’s Burns Supper offers pomp and circumstance; The Bookworm’s is less lavish, but is a great and economical introduction to Burns Suppering. Or, find something to stab in place of a haggis (Peking duck, for example), smuggle in a bottle of Johnnie Walker, and persuade apprehensive friends that reading poems in public is a good idea. They’ll discover it’s an excellent idea – for one night of the year, at least.

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Jan 19 Book Talk: The Book of the Alchemist Adam Williams returns to talk about his latest book, an intriguing story of redemption and courage in war-torn Andalucia. Author Stephen Bradley, who is also a diplomat and businessman, is currently working on a parallel history of the Roman and Han Empires. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 7.30pm.

The Bookworm (6586 9507) Jan 21 Cultural Heritage Film Discussion New Beijing – Reinventing a City, is a documentary about the people developing Beijing’s Old City and those trying to save it. It focuses on the voluntary cultural heritage group, Memory of China, which collaborates with the Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center, the local NGO. The film will be followed by a discussion on the implications of development in Beijing. Proceeds go to BJCHP. RMB 50, RMB 30 (members). 7.30pm.

The Bookworm (6586 9507) Jan 26 The Bookworm Literary Festival 2010 Program Launch Special guest Colum McCann, recent recipient of the US National Book Award, is invited to the launch party to share his passion for books and writing.

Tickets for this event include champagne, free-flow wine, canapés, the chance to support Beijing’s premier literary event and the first opportunity to purchase festival event tickets. RMB 250, RMB 150 (members). 7.30pm.

The Bookworm (6586 9507) Talk: Beijing Opera Lovers and Cross-Dressing With her background in social anthropology, Catherine Capdeville-Zeng will show you this traditional art and its fans from a whole new angle. In French and Chinese. Free. 6.30pm. French Cultural Centre (6553 2627) Jan 29 The Bookworm Burns Supper Poetry, song, haggis and total shenanigans in celebration of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, followed by dancing at the Renegade Ceilidh. Tickets include three courses plus whisky. RMB 200, RMB 250 (includes transport and entry to the Renegade Ceilidh). 7pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

will exhibit five films from Romania. In The Rest Is Silence, director Grigore Brezianu documents the Romanian war of independence.

The American Fiancées depicts the friendship, betrayal and intrigue between stewardesses Maria and Sanda. Exchange tells the story of an unfortunate couple who lose their jobs and are swindled.

Following Her follows a successful businessman whose life is turned upside down by his obsession with a young girl. Crossing Dates mixes three separate stories that take place over the course of two days.

In Romanian with English and Chinese subtitles. See photo, below.

Free. 7pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258) Jan 2, 10, 13, 16, 23, 29, 30 Ridicule In the wigged and opulent France of Louis XVI, an unwitting nobleman soon discovers that survival at court demands both razor wit and an acid tongue. In French with Chinese subtitles. RMB 20, RMB 10 (students). 7.30pm. French Cultural Centre (6553 2627) Jan 2, 8, 16, 20, 24, 29, 31 Fanfan la Tulipe In this 2003 remake of the classic 1952 French film, Fanfan la Tulipe is a swashbuckling lover who is tricked into joining the army of King Louis XV by the gypsy Adeline La Franchise, who tells Fanfan that by doing so, he will eventually marry one of the king’s daughters. In French with Chinese subtitles. RMB 20, RMB 10 (students). 7.30pm. French Cultural Centre (6553 2627) Jan 3, 4, 6, 15, 23-25 Cyrano Based on the classic play by Edmond Rostand, Cyrano depicts the romance and adventure of a Parisian swordsman-poet with a tragically large nose. In French with both English and Chinese subtitles. RMB 20, RMB 10 (students). 7.30pm. French Cultural Centre (6553 2627) Jan 3, 9, 11, 17, 24, 27, 31 The Horseman on the Roof Colonel Angelo Pardi, an Italian nobleman, is in France attempting to raise money for the revolution.

While fleeing a mob, he stumbles upon Pauline de Théus, a woman who has been separated from her husband. She agrees to provide Colonel Pardi shelter for the night.

In French with both English and Chinese subtitles. RMB 20, RMB 10 (students). 7.30pm. French Cultural Centre (6553 2627) Jan 9, 15, 22 On Guard (Le Bossu) Set in the early 1700s, this French film involves an evil count, a contested birthright, sworn vengeance, swordplay and derring-do,

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DEAD OF WINTER DASHANZI THE PICK OF THE SEASON’S SHOWS AT 798

by Madeleine O’Dea

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The work by young Sichuan artist Wen Fang is of variable impact but one piece – Rain – is stunning. In Chinese, if you want to express the worst that can happen, you talk of “knives raining from the sky” and it is the visceral horror of this image that Wen seeks to create.

She despairs at the degradation of China’s environment, summed up for her in the sight of the children of her hometown playing in gutters filled with polluted water. Wen has photographed this water inch by inch, capturing its rainbow slick of oil and the flotsam of modern life from instant noodle packets to used syringes. She has then printed these images onto the gleaming surfaces of dozens of cleavers and suspended them from the ceiling of the gallery. Looking across the mass of knives “falling” towards the mirrored floor, you shiver with revulsion (see photo, p67). Wen has amplified the impact of her images manyfold and created a real sense of crisis.

Out in the street again, keep walking down and you will reach 797 Road. Turning right, before long you’ll see the arch that leads to Pace Beijing. The gallery’s über-spaces can be daunting, but Li Songsong’s new paintings transcend them (see image above). Li has not so much painted as sculpted his works out of paint, creating canvases of depth and texture that command your attention up close and from across the room. Stay with them a while.

If you are still keen, back down 797 Road you will find the turn-off to Galleria Continua, whose show of star sculptor Anthony Gormley continues through winter. Make sure to climb to the second and then to the third floor of the gallery and you will see the full grandeur of his sculpture of a man caught in a web of wires.

Or if you feel like something less demanding, continue towards the front gate of 798 where you will find Cafe Pause, which offers glühwein and a warm place to discuss all you have seen.

For details of all exhibitions, see listings, p68.

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alleries can be pretty depressing in winter. Their cavernous spaces turn frigid and gallerists often take the easy way out, eschewing fresh exhibitions for uninspired “group shows” slapped up to cover their winter holidays away. But there is more than enough reason to wander the streets of 798 this season. Not only are the major players staging important shows but there’s signs of new life in the opening of a serious new gallery.

At Cafe is always a good place to start in 798. The brainchild of pioneer artist Huang Rui, the At has the best coffee in the district and is a great place for spotting artists and their hangers-on. Next door used to be a little-frequented Greek restaurant but recently the first-floor space has been assumed by the colorfully named Hadrien de Montferrand and his eponymous gallery. He is dedicated to contemporary artists’ works on paper and the opening exhibition is impressive. De Montferrand has gathered work from art stars including Liu Xiaodong, Yang Shaobin and Ding Yi, alongside masterly drawings by portraitist Mao Yan. The gallery has low ceilings, all the better to keep you warm and lingering to really look at the works.

Down in the street again, you have a number of alternative destinations. Both the UCCA and the Iberia Center for Contemporary Art are holding interesting shows this winter – Iberia’s, which focuses on how artists go about creating new work, ends on January 9, but the UCCA’s showcasing of eight leading artists of the “younger” generation runs till the end of February.

Outside of these private museums, though, the commercial galleries are also commanding attention. If you take the first street to the north past the UCCA, you will come to the Paris-Beijing Photo Gallery. Since its founding three years ago the gallery has established itself as the key place in Beijing to see photographs, but the present exhibition goes beyond photography to installation and sculpture.

Jan 27: Mean Streets brings Little Italy to life in Martin Scorsese’s classic exploration of clan loyalty.

In English with Chinese subtitles.

Free (includes popcorn). 8pm.

Obiwan (8322 1231)

STAGE EVENTS Until Jan 2 Flamenco Drama: Carmen Adapted from Georges Bizet’s masterpiece of the same name, this theater version fuses modern dance with traditional Spanish dance, creating a combination of flamenco and bolero that promises to be quite passionate. Performed by the acclaimed Antonio Gades Company. RMB 280-1,280. 7.30pm.

NCPA Opera House (6655 000) Jan 6-10, 12-16 Don Quixote Avant-garde director Meng Jinghui stages the Spanish classic. In Chinese only. Tickets at 6417 7845.

RMB 80-480. 7.30pm. NCPA Theatre (6655 0000) Jan 8, 10 Hong Kong: Beijing Dance Platform 2010 The City Contemporary Dance Company from Hong Kong and BeijingDance/LDTX present two Beijing premieres: As If to Nothing, cutting-edge choreography by Sang Jijia, the first Tibetan modern dance artist, and Between Lines, an innovative world premiere by Beijing’s Li Hanzhong and Ma Bo. Tickets at 6406 9999. See photo, below. RMB 50-150. 7.30pm. PLA Song And Dance Theater (6841 8730, 6686 3483) Jan 10-11 Beijing Playhouse Audition Beijing Playhouse is looking for two singer/actors, age 20-70, for Tom Jones’ heartwarming family musical comedy I Do! I Do! All roles open. Ability to perform in English is required. Interested singers should complete the Actor Audition Form in advance. For details, see www.beijingplayhouse. com or e-mail performance@ beijingplayhouse.com.

Jan 13-17 Drama: Light Years A collaboration between CCTV and acclaimed director/playwright Stan Lai, reflecting the changes in China over the past 30 years through the eyes of a TV set. In Chinese only. See Stage Feature, p73. RMB 180-1,280. Tickets at 6417 7845.

7.30pm. Poly Theatre (6500 1188 ext 5126) Jan 15-17 Spanish Valencia Dance Troupe: Spanish Passion

Jan 8, 10: Hong Kong: Beijing Dance Platform 2010

Jan 5-6: London Philharmonic Orchestra It’s not the size of the baton ... See listing, this page.

Led by sisters Carmen and Marti, who grew up in a flamenco family, the Spanish Valencia Dance Troupe makes their debut on the Beijing stage. Tickets at 6417 7845.

RMB 100-1,000. 7.30pm. Century Theater (6466 4805, 6468 3311 ext 3126) Until Jan 19 Acrobatics: Goodbye, UFO The new large-scale performance

by Chinese National Acrobatic Troupe combines music, dance and 3-D special effects in a story set in a polluted future world, when travelers visit from outer space.

RMB 80-1,280. 7.30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theater (6835 4455) Jan 26-31 Dance Gala: The Sovereign’s Night The China Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble present shows that were created and performed exclusively for foreign heads of state during their China visits. Tickets at 6417 7845. RMB 180-1,000. 7.30pm. Poly Theatre (6500 1188 ext 5126) Indian Music and Dance Show The Indian Bollywood Film Star Song and Dance Troupe will stage Indian pop songs and song and dance scenes from classic Bollywood films, including Rhythm of Love, Jaane Kisne, and Overjoyed Rhythm. Tickets at 6417 7845. RMB 80-880. 7.30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theater (6835 4455) Every Wed Beijing Improv Bilingual Workshop A weekly class all about improvised theater, stretching your creativity and celebrating your spontaneity.

Open to all levels of theater experience. For details, visit www. beijingimprov.org. In English and Chinese. Free. 7.30pm Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124) Every Fri & Sat Kunqu Opera: The Peony Pavilion One of the most ancient forms of Chinese opera, Kunqu dates back to the Ming dynasty. The Peony Pavilion – a mythical tale of true love battling conservative feudal ethics – is one of its definitive pieces. RMB 380-1,200. 7.30pm.

Nanxincang Imperial Granary (6409 6499) Ongoing Great Acrobatics Show The Beijing Acrobatic Troupe’s award-winning program is packed with all the classics: plate-spinning, contortionists, jugglers, and balancing on tubes. Standard tourist fare, but still an enjoyable family outing. RMB 180-580.

7.15pm. Chaoyang Theater (6507 2421/1818)

CONCERT EVENTS Jan 1 Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester: 2010 New Year Concert Founded in 1966, this Viennabased orchestra was first led

by Eduard Leopold Strauss, the nephew of Johann Strauss III. Their program includes beloved waltzes and polkas. Tickets at 6417 7845.

RMB 180-880. 7.30pm. Century Theater (6466 4805, 6468 3311 ext 3126) Jan 3-4 Symphonia Vienna: 2010 New Year Concert Another excellent orchestra from Austria, Symphonia Vienna excels at both chamber music and large symphonic orchestral repertoire.

RMB 100-1,280. 7.30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall (6559 8285) Jan 5-6 London Philharmonic Orchestra The LPO’s impressive discography covers symphony, opera and film music, including the Oscarwinning score for The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Under the baton of Christoph Eschenbach, the LPO plays Dvorak’s Carnival Overture, Symphony No. 8 and Symphony No. 9; Tchaikovsky’s Overture to Romeo and Juliet and Francesca da Rimini; Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. See photo, above. RMB 280-1,680.

7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000) Jan 10 Youth Chamber Philharmonic NRW, German The evening begins with “The Blue Danube,” then goes on to showcase “Hungarian Dance No. 5,” selected songs from Die Fledermaus, the “Emperor Waltz,” Variations on a Rococo Theme, the Overture to Der Freischutz, the Overture to The Barber of Seville, and the Intermezzo to Cavalleria Rusticana. RMB 30-580. 7.30pm.

Forbidden City Concert Hall (6559 8285) Jan 16 Chinese Trio Concert A collaboration between three top Chinese musicians. Pianist Sheng Yuan, violinist Tsu Vera, and cellist Chu Yibing perform Beethoven’s “Archduke” Piano Trio and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio.

RMB 50-380. 7.30pm. Beijing Concert Hall (6605 7006) Jan 26-27 French National Orchestra Concert Conducted by Kurt Masur.

Program and price TBD. 7.30pm.

NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000)

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and a hunchback who is not exactly who he seems to be. Nominated for the BAFTA Film Award. In French with Chinese subtitles. RMB 20, RMB 10 (students). 7.30pm.

French Cultural Centre (6553 2627) Jan 17 Documentary: Mao’s Photographers Hou Bo and Xu Xiaobing worked as Mao Zedong’s official photographers for over 20 years. As they return to the sites of their original work, this uncommon couple resurrects the story of China under the Great Helmsman. Followed by a Q&A with director Claude Hudelot.

In French with Chinese subtitles.

Free. 5pm. French Cultural Centre (6553 2627) Jan 22 Matchmaker (Agente matrimoniale) After losing his job in Milan, Gionanni is forced to return to his hometown, Catania, where he reluctantly accepts a job offer from his university classmate, Filippo.

The job is at a matchmaking agency, where Filippo has come up with his own approach to finding a mate. In Italian with English subtitles. Free. 7pm.

Italian Embassy Cultural Office (6532 5015) Jan 29 Sorry, If I Love You (Scusa ma ti chiamo amore) When 37-year-old Alessandro accidentally runs over Niki, a 17year-old student who is preparing for her high school exams, sparks fly. In Italian with English subtitles.

Free. 7pm. Italian Embassy Cultural Office (6532 5015) Jan 31 Documentary: Aoluguya, Aoluguya In the north of China, the nomadic Ewenki people live in Aoluguya village of Daxing’an Mountain.

This tribe is facing extinction since their only way of life, hunting, is banned by the government when a new settlement is built down the mountain. Q&A with director Gu Tao after the screening. In Chinese with English subtitles. Free. 2pm.

Trainspotting (6406 0658) Every Wed Obiwan Movie Night Jan 6 : Short Cuts knits together the stories of a disparate group of Angelenos as they lie, drink and cheat their way through life.

Jan 13 : Dracula starring Tom Waits and Gary Oldman, gives Bram Stoker’s classic tale of sex and death the Hollywood treatment.

Jan 20 : Straw Dogs is Sam Peckinpah’s shocking classic of revenge, starring Dustin Hoffman as an American under assault in the sinister English countryside.

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798 Art Wall Gallery Ceramics Third Street, Chaoyang District. (13488717500,1381120 9127, sheeta@126.com, 798artwall@gmail. com) www.798artwall.com 798艺术墙画廊, 朝阳区陶瓷三街

Chambers Fine Art Tue-Sun 10am-6pm.

Red No.1-D, Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. (5127 3298, info@chambersfineart. com.cn) www.chambersfineart.com.cn 前 波画廊, 朝阳区草场地红一号D座

offiCina Tue-Sun noon-7pm. Dashanzi art district, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9462) www.officinaltd. com 意中艺术工作室, 朝阳区酒仙路2号大 山子艺术区

798 Photo Gallery Daily 10am-6pm.

Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6438 1784, 6437 5284) www.798photogallery.cn 百年印象摄影画 廊, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区

China Art Archives and Warehouse WedSun 1-6pm, or by appointment. Opposite the Nangao Police Station,Caochangdi, (take the Airport Service road one exit past Wuhuan Lu, then take the first right past the Chang Jian Driving School), Chaoyang District. (8456 5152/5153, mail@caaw.com.cn) www.archivesandwarehouse.com 艺术文化仓库, 朝阳区机场 辅路草场地村南皋派出所对面(机场辅路由南 往北五环外第一个路口)

Onemoon Contemporary Art Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm. Inside Ditan Gongyuan (enter from the south gate), Dongcheng District.

(6427 7748) www.onemoonart.com 一月当 代, 东城区安定门外地坛公园

Amelie Gallery and Creative Studio TueSun 10am-7pm. 797 East Street, Dashanzi Art District, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9698, jessica@longyibang. com) 龙艺榜, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号798艺术 区797东街 Anni Art Dashanzi art district, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8456 7783) 安 妮画廊, 朝阳区酒仙桥路798 Arario Beijing Tue-Sun 10am-7pm. Inside Chaoyang Liquor Factory, Beihuqu, Anwaibeiyuan, Chaoyang District. (5202 3800) www.arariobeijing.com 朝阳区安外 北苑北湖渠朝阳酒艺术园 Arrow Factory 38 Jianchang Hutong (Off Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District. www. arrowfactory.org.cn 箭厂空间, 东城区箭厂 胡同38号（国子监街内） Artist Village Gallery Daily 9am-midnight.

North of Rencun, Song Village, Tong County, Tongzhou District. (6959 8343, 139 0124 4283) www.artistvillagegallery.com 宋庄画家村画廊, 通州区宋庄任村北一号 ArtMia Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. 261 Caochangdi Airport Service Road, Chaoyang District.

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Beijing Angle Modern Art 4/F, Bldg 1, China View (Zhongguo Hongjie), A2 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8327) 北 京角度画廊, 朝阳区工体东路甲二号中国红 阶一座四层 Beijing Art Now Gallery (BANG) Tue-Sun noon-6pm. Bldg E,Red Yard No.1, Caochangdi, Cuigezhuang, Chaoyang District.

(5127 3292) www.beijingartnow.com 现在 画廊, 朝阳区崔各庄草场地红1号院E座 Beijing Center for the Arts Daily 10am-10pm. 23, Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6559 8008) 天安时间 当代艺术中心, 东城区前门东大街23号 Beijing Central Art Gallery & Cultural Venue 1) Daily 8.30am-6pm. 2 Riverville Square, 1 District 1, Tianzhu Development Zone (take the Yang Lin exit from the Airport Expressway), Shunyi District.

(8046 6348, keturah@bjcagallery.com); 2) Daily 10am-8pm. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1396, keturah@bjcagallery.com) www. bjcagallery.com 硕华画廊, 1) 顺义区天竺 丽来花园一区1号温榆广场2号(机场高速杨林 大道出口第六个出口）; 2) 朝阳区亮马桥路 50号凯宾斯基饭店1层 Beijing Commune Tue-Sun 11am-7pm.

Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8456 2862, lenglin@yahoo.com) www.beijingcommune.com 北京公社, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大 山子798艺术区 Beijing East Gallery Tue-Sun 9am-5.30pm.

Deshengmen Watchtower, Beierhuan Zhonglu, Xicheng District. (8201 4962, bj.east.gallery@163.com) www.bj-eastgallery.com 北京艺森画廊, 西城区北二环中路 德胜门箭楼 Beijing Tokyo Art Projects Tue-Sun 10am6.30pm. Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8457 3245) www.tokyo-gallery.com 北京东京艺术工程, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区 Beyond Art Space Tue-Sat 11am6pm. 1) , Chaoyang District. (beyondartspace@gmail.com); 2) 798 art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9561, beyondartspace@gmail. com) www.beyondartspace.com 2) 朝阳区 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号798艺术区8502信箱 Boers-Li Gallery Tue-Sun 10am-6.30pm.

Compound 8A, Airport Service Road, Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. (6432 2620, info@boersligallery.com) www.boersligal-

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C-Space Tue-Sun 11am-6pm. C1 and C2, Red No.1,Caochangdi, Chaoyang District.

(5127 3248, info@c-spacebeijing.com) www.c-spacebeijing.com C-空间, 朝阳区 草场地艺术区红1号C1，C2座 Dafeng Art Gallery Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. 1) Dashanzi art district (just past Dimensions Art Center and 3+3 Gallery), 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6433 7317); 2) 241 Beijie, Xiaopu Cun, Songzhuang Artists Village, Tongzhou District. 大风画廊, 1) 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区南边; 2) 通州区宋庄画家村小堡村北街241号 Dialogue Space Tue-Sun 10.30 am-6.30pm.

6-99,22 Internaltional Art Plaza,32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5876 9392, contact@dialoguespace.com) www. dialoguespace.com 对画空间, 朝阳区百子 湾路32号二十二院街艺术区6-99（今日美 术馆南侧） Dun Gallery Daily 10am - 7pm. Bldg 1, Lakeview Place (inside DragonBay Villa), Yuyuan Lu, HoushayuTown, Shunyi District. (8042 2395) www.dungallery.cn 顺义 区后沙浴镇裕园路龙湾别墅,乐客湾1号楼 Eastlink Gallery Tue-Sun 10am-5.30pm.

L314-319, Bldg 3, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. (135 2415 2848) www.eastlinkgallery.cn 顺义区 天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆广场3楼L314-319 F2 Gallery Wed-Sun 10am-6pm. 319 Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. (6432 8831) www.f2gallery.com F2画廊, 朝阳区朝阳区 草场地319号 Faurschou Gallery Beijing Tue-Sun 10am6pm. Dashanzi art district, 4, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8459 9316/14) www.faurschou.com 林冠画廊, 朝阳区酒仙 桥路4号大山子艺术区 Galerie Urs Meile, Lucerne-Beijing Tue-Sun 11am-6.30pm. 104 Caochangdi Village (take the airport service road north past the fifth Ring Road, turn right at the China Film Museum billboard and continue to the traffic light. At the light, veer right onto a slanted road and continue heading right. The gallery is the two-story gray building on the left), Chaoyang District. (6433 3393, fax 6433 0203) www. galerieursmeile.com 麦勒画廊, 朝阳区草 场地村104号 Galleria Continua Tue-Sun 11am-6pm.

Dashanzi art district, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9505) www.galleriacontinua.com 常青画廊, 朝阳区酒仙桥 路2号798大山子艺术区 Imagine Gallery Tues-Sun, 10:30am5:30pm. No 8 Feijiacun Yishu Gongzuoshi, Feijiacun, Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (64385747 / 13910917965, laetitia.gauden@imaginegallery.com) www.imagine-gallery.com 想 象画廊, 朝阳区来广营东路同达生态园对面 费家村东路8号艺术工作室 Instituto Cervantes 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5879 9666) www.pekin.cervantes.es 北京塞万提斯学院, 朝阳区 工体南路甲1号 Long March Space Tue-Sun 11am-7pm.

Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9768, lm@longmarchspace.com) www.longmarchspace.com 长征空间, 朝阳区大山 子艺术区 O Gallery Daily 9.30am-6pm. 751 art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8459 9655) www.o-gallery.com 潮 阳区酒仙桥路四号798艺术区751动力广场 想

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Pace Beijing Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区 Paris-Beijing Photo Gallery Daily, 10am6pm. Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9262 / 3, pbphotogallery@gmail.com, www.parisbeijingphotogallery.com) 巴黎 北京摄影空 间, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区 Pékin Fine Arts Wed-Sun 10am-6pm. 241 Caochangdi, Cuigezhuang, Chaoyang District. (5127 3220) www.pekinfinearts.com 艺门画廊, 朝阳区崔各庄乡草场地村241号 PKM Gallery Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. 46-C Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. (8456 7429) www.pkmgallery.com 北京朴敬美画 廊, 朝阳区草场地46号C Platform China Tue-Sun 11am-6pm.

319-1 East End Art (Zone A), Caochangdi Village (Take the Airport Service road one exit past Wuhuan Lu, take the first right and turn north on the road opposite the Chang Jian Driving School), Chaoyang District. (6432 0169/0091, info@platformchina.org) www.platformchina.org 站台 中国当代艺术机构, 朝 阳区草场地村319-1 艺术东区A区内 (机场 辅路由南往北五环外第一个路口路东, 长建 驾校对面路口) Red Gate Gallery Daily 10am-5pm. Levels 1 and 4, Dongbianmen Watchtower Chongwenmen, Chongwen District. (6525 1005) www.redgategallery.com 红门画廊, 崇文 区东便门角楼 ShanghART Beijing Tue-Sun 11am-6pm.

261 Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. (6432 3202) www.shanghartgallery.com 香格纳 北京, 朝阳区草场地261号 SZ Art Center Tue-Sun 10am-6.30pm.

Dashanzi art district, 4, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9213) www.szartcenter.com 圣之空间艺术中心, 朝阳区酒仙 桥路4号大山子艺术区 Tang Contemporary Gallery Tue-Sun 10.30am-6.30pm. Dashanzi art district, 2 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District. (6436 3518/3658, info@tangcontemporary.com) www.tangcontemporary.com 当代唐人艺 术中心, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号, 大山子艺术区 Three Shadows Photography Art Centre Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. 155 East End Art, Caochangdi Village (Next to Platform China), Chaoyang District. (6432 2663) www. threeshadows.cn 三影堂摄影艺术中心, 朝 阳区草场地艺术东区155号(站台中国旁) Today Art Museum Daily 9am-5pm. Pingod Space, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5862 1100) www.todayartmuseum.com 今 日美术馆, 朝阳区百子湾路32号 Wall Art Museum 10am- 7pm. 34 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6564 8233 ext 802, ccad@aer.net.cn) wwww. wallartmuseum.com 墙美术馆, 朝阳区东 三环中路34号 White Space Beijing Tue-Sun noon-6pm.

Airport Service Road, No. 255 Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. (8456 2054) www.alexanderochs-galleries.de 空白空间, 朝阳区机 场辅路草场地255号 Xin Dong Cheng Space For Contemporary Art 1) Daily 10am-5pm. Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6433 4579); 2) Chaoyang Liquor Factory, Beihuqu Jie, Anwaibeiyuan, Chaoyang District. (5202 3868) www.chengxindong. com 程昕东国际当代艺术空间, 1) 朝阳区酒 仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区; 2) 朝阳区安外 北苑北湖渠朝阳区酿酒厂内 Yan Club Arts Centre Daily 10am-6pm.

Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9172) www.yanclub.com 仁画廊, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大 山子艺术区

MUSEUMS Beijing World Art Museum Daily 9am- 6pm.

9A Fuxing Lu, Haidian District. (5980 2222) www.worldartmuseum.cn 中华世纪坛世界 艺术馆, 海淀区复兴路甲9号 Capital Museum 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 Iberia Center for Contemporary Art TueSun 10am-6pm. Dashanzi art district, 4, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9530, info@iberiart.org) www.iberiart.org 伊比利亚当代艺术中心, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号 大山子艺术区 National Art Museum of China Daily 9am4pm. 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District.

(6401 2252/7076) www.namoc.org 中国美 术馆, 东城区五四大街1号 The Palace Museum Daily 8.30am-4pm.

Forbidden City, 4 Jingshan Qianjie, Xicheng District. (6513 2255, 8511 7099) www.dpm.org.cn 故宫博物院, 西城区景 山前街4号 Ullens Center for Contemporary Art TueSun 10am-7pm. 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

BOOKSTORES The BookMark A wide range of books in English and other languages, including a sizable selection of children’s literature.

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 The Bookworm This sleek lending library and bookshop has the best selection of English language books and magazines in town and is often cheaper than Amazon et al. The bibliophile manager arranges a fabulous lecture series that features both local and international authors.

Other draw cards include the rooftop terrace, comfy couches and a kitchen that serves European fare. 1) Mon-Sat 8am8pm,Sun 8am-5pm. The First Courtyard, Hegezhuang Village, Shunyi District.

(6431 2108, books@beijingbookworm. com, kidsclub@beijingbookworm. com); 2) Daily 9am-2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 9507, books@beijingbookworm.com, kidsclub@beijingbookworm.com) www. chinabookworm.com 书虫书吧, 1) 顺义 区崔各庄乡，何各庄村一号院; 2) 朝阳区工 体北路4号院 Chaterhouse Booktrader Prices are generally a bit higher than those at the Foreign Language Bookstore, but they do stock a good range of travel, kids, health and coffee table books. 1) Daily 10.30am-7.30pm. River Garden Clubhouse, 7 Yuyang Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District.

(8046 6211, customer@chaterhouse.com. cn); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. Shop B107, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu (Dongdaqiao Lu), Chaoyang District. (6587 1328, customer@chaterhouse.com.cn) 1) 顺义区 后沙峪乡榆阳路7号; 2) 朝阳区光华路9号世 贸天阶中心地库B107 Foreign Languages Bookstore English language fiction, art books, travel books, magazines, maps, dictionaries, kids’ books (Dr. Seuss!) and more.

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 Garden Books A small English-language bookstore above Sequoia Cafe with a quality selection. 8am-9pm. 44 Guanghua Lu (opposite the Brazilian Embassy), Chaoyang District. (6585 1435, gardenbooks@yahoo.cn) 朝阳区光华路44号 Ivy Kids Book Club The best selection of English children’s books in Beijing, with over 1,400 titles suitable for children between 0 and 6 years-old. Ask about their book club. Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pmSat 10am-6pm. Bldg E, Ocean Express, 2 Dongsanhuan Beilu (behind Silver

STAGE FEATURE

LIGHT YEARS

A retrospective of China through the eyes of a TV

by Cecily Huang is something Ke wishes more mainland directors would take to heart: “They are no more intelligent than anyone else, and they’re not qualified to teach anybody!”

For years, Lai has developed and improved his unique directing method, which he calls “collective creation.” “For Light Years, I am improvising along with the actors. It is the first time the Chinese actors work with me. There’s no disagreement, but a lot of challenges, because they are not used to this type of work. Not at all! They’re used to having a script, and the director tell them what to do. Once we have finished, we are very precise. We go back to the script during the performance,” Lai says. “I created the structure, the journey. When the actors came in, we built things together. They contribute a lot of dialogue.”

Lai’s foreign experience allows him to have a fresh view, an outside perspective on the changes in China, while the lives of Lai’s relatives in China have helped him balance that with a native understanding of the country.

If there is any portion of the play that holds special meaning for Lai, it would have to be the fourth act, which is set in a Shenzhen factory and inspired by an old photograph of Chinese industrial workers. “I always thought that all of China owes these factory workers an acknowledgement for the incredible economy. People enjoy so many things because of these hard workers,” says Lai. “That scene is a sort of tribute to them.”

According to Lai, the play’s English name, Light Years, is heavy with significance. “A light year is not a year, but a distance. ‘Time’ and ‘distance’ … put those two words together – I like it very much,” Lai laughs. The play has been performed under the innocuous Chinese title of Pei Wo Kan Dianshi 陪我看电视 (i.e. “watching TV with me”), which lacks the charged double meaning Lai only hints at in its original title, Guang Nian (光年). If you’re guessing at what it might be – and why it was changed – you’ll just have to see the play to find out.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE PRODUCER

“TV brought materialism to China”

Light Years plays at Poly Theatre from Jan 13-17. See listing, p71. www.thebeijinger.com

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he performance of Stan Lai’s Light Years was supposed to inaugurate a new theater, the Television Culture Center (TVCC). But those plans went up in smoke on February 9 of this year, when fire gutted the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, which housed the TVCC. With the opening date of the TVCC itself still up in the air, the show was forced to find a new theater. When the Beijinger called not 48 hours after their dream theater had been destroyed, producer Ke Ran declared indomitably, “The show must go on!”

Although the Beijing premiere has been delayed nearly a year, Light Years, a collaboration between acclaimed playwright/ director Lai and CCTV, has already garnered many positive reviews in Shanghai, Nanjing, Zhengzhou and Shenzhen. According to Taiwan’s United Daily News, Zhou Meiqing, the first lady of Taiwan, bought herself a ticket to support the show when it toured in Taipei.

Through the eyes of a 9-inch black-andwhite television set (played by actor Cheng Qian, sporting a costume covered in neon lights), Light Years takes audiences from the 1980s to contemporary times while telling the tales of its different owners. To explain why the drama focuses on a TV set, Ke Ran says, “TV brought materialism to China. The evolutionary process of the TV set reflects the process of China’s reform and opening-up.” Indeed, over three decades, the black-and-white television goes from being the most popular electronic family appliance to an antique.

The idea originated with Lai, who was born in Washington, D.C. and educated in both America and Taiwan. He has been described by the BBC as “probably the best Chinese-language playwright and director in the world.” His most famous work, Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land, is regarded as a milestone in Chinese drama history.

Lai’s fame and influence is not only the reason that he was invited to direct the show. As Ke Ran tells us, “The most important thing is we don’t want this play to turn into one that shows off the director’s drama theory or technology. The audiences paid money to see the show for fun, not for education.” The need for fun over education

Tower), Chaoyang District. (8446 7286, info@ivybookclub.cn) www.ivybookclub. cn 朝阳区东三环北路2号远洋新干线E座（南 银大厦后面） O2SUN Bookstore A very browse-worthy store with a wide, fun selection of Chinese books and magazines, with a few shelves of English books. 1) Daily 9am-midnight.

Bldg 1, Huaqing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu (across from Wudaokou light-rail station), Haidian District. (8286 3032/33); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. B1083, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1369); 3) Daily 9am-midnight. S3001, Bldg B, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8580 2786/2789) www. o2sun.com 光合作用, 1) 海淀区五道口华 清嘉园 1 号楼; 2) 朝阳区建国路87号新光 天地地下1层1083号; 3) 朝阳区建国路88号 Soho现代城B座S3001 One Way Street Library The limited selection of English-language books in this hard to find shop can only be browsed in store, but this small, sunny bookstore is still worth visiting. Daily 10am-10pm. No. 16, Bld 11, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6973, onewa ystreetlibrary@gmail.com) www.onewaystreet.cn 单向街图书馆, 朝阳区朝阳公园路 6号院蓝色港湾11号楼水岸街16号 Poplar Kids Republic Bookstore One of the most extensive children’s bookstores in Beijing. The unique design encourages children and their parents to stop by, read together and enjoy the in-store facilities, which include a comfortable play area. 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 Timezone 8 An amazing selection of fashion and art books from local and foreign publishers. Serves a selection of healthy and light cuisine. Booktalks on Saturdays.

11.30am to 7.30pm. Dashanzi art district,

4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8456 0336) timezone8.com 现代书店北京艺术书 屋, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区 Trends Lounge A bookstore-cafe with plenty of comfy nooks for you, coffee and a book. Impressive range of magazines and books including a decent Englishlanguage selection. Daily 10am-10pm.

L214, 2/F, Trends Bldg (connected to The Place’s north building), 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1998) 时尚廊, 朝 阳区光华路9号时尚大厦2层L214 Wangfujing Bookstore One of the city’s biggest and most comprehensive bookstores. Struggle through the crowds to reach the third floor, where you’ll find a smattering of original English editions and a good range of Chinese language learning materials. Lectures are held on the sixth floor on weekends, usually in Chinese. 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

CINEMAS Broadway Cinematheque MOMA (BC MOMA) North area of Dongzhimen MOMA, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, Dongzhimen, Chaoyang District (8438 8258) www. sagacinema.com 当代MOMA百老汇电影中 心, 朝阳区东直门香河园路1号, 万国城北区 (二环路东北角) Channel Zero Salon 7G, Bldg 4, Meilin Garden, 33 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District.

(8855 0623, channelzero@vip.sina.com) www.bjdoc.com 零频道沙龙, 海淀区紫竹院 路33号美林花园4号楼7G China Film Archives 3 Wenhuiyuan Lu, Xiaoxitian, Haidian District. (6225 4422 ext 1214) www.cfa.gov.cn 中国电影资料馆, 海 淀区小西天文慧园路3号1213室 China National Film Museum Tue-Sun 9am4.30pm. 9 Nanying Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6431 9548) www.cnfm.org.cn 中国电影博 物馆, 朝阳区南影路9号 CNEX Saloon Cafe Tue-Sun 1.30-9.30pm. 3 Guangqu Donglu (inside Imagebase Beijing), Chaoyang District. (8721 5576) 北北 库沙龙咖啡馆, 朝阳区广渠东路3号竞院图片 基地1号库东1层 Drive-in Cinema 2 Liangmaqiao Lu (1,500m east of Yanshaqiao), Chaoyang District. (6431 9595, 5165 2832) www. drive-in.net.cn 汽车影院, 朝阳区燕莎桥东 1500米路北, 亮马桥2号 East Gate Cinema B1/F, Bldg B, East Gate Plaza (behind the Poly Theatre), 9 Dongzhong Jie, Dongcheng District. (6418 5931) www.dhyc.cn 东环影城, 东城区保利 大厦北侧东环广场B座地下一层 French Cultural Centre 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6553 2627) www. ccfpekin.org 法国文化中心, 朝阳区工体 西路18号 Hujialou Cinema Xinjie Dayuan, Chaoyangmenwai Xiaozhuang, Chaoyang District.

(6593 1765/20) 呼家楼电影院, 朝阳区朝阳 门外小庄新街大院 Instituto Cervantes 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5879 9666) www.pekin.cervantes.es 北京塞万提斯学院, 朝阳区 工体南路甲1号 Italian Embassy Cultural Office 2 Sanlitun Dong Er Jie, Chaoyang District. (6532 5015, iicpechino@esteri.it) www.iicpechino.esteri.it 意大利大使馆文化处, 朝阳区三 里屯东二街2号 Mega Box 1) B2/F, The Village at Sanlitun, 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地下二层（三里屯酒吧街南口西侧）; 2) 海淀区中关村广场购物中心C区三层（鼎 好西侧）

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Obiwan Daily 2pm-2am. 4 Xihai Xiyan (300m from Jishuitan subway station), Xicheng District. (8322 1231, contact@clubobiwan.com.cn) www.clubobiwan.com.cn 西城区西海西沿4号 Saga Cinema SA-42, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu (east side of Lucky Street/ Haoyun Jie), Chaoyang District. (5905 6868) www.sagacinema.com 传奇时代影 城, 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾商业区 SA-42(朝阳公园西北) Shoudu Shidai Cinema B1/F, Capital Times Square, Xidan, Xicheng District. (8391 3643) www.shoudushidai.blog.sohu.com 首都时代电影城, 西城区西单时代广场地 下一层 Space for Imagination Daily 9am-1.30am.

5 Xiwangzhuang, Shuangqing Lu, Haidian District. (6279 1280) www.hzcafe.com 盒子 咖啡馆, 海淀区双清路西王庄5号 Star City Daily 9am-10pm. B1/F, The Malls at Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District.

(8518 6778) www.b-cinema.com.cn 新世纪 影城, 东城区东方广场地下一层 Stellar International Cineplex 1) 4/F, Bldg A, Wangjing International Business Center, 9 Wangjing Jie, Chaoyang District.

(5920 3788); 2) 3/F, Hualian Shopping Mall, 111 Huilongguan Xidajie, Changping District. (8077 1188); 3) 5/F, Golden Resources Shopping Center, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8887 8695) www.bjxingmei.com, www.wjxingmei.com 星美国际影城, 1) 朝 阳区望京街9号望京国际商业中心A座4层; 2) 昌平区回龙观西大街111号华联商厦3层; 3) 海淀区远大路1号金源购买物中心5层 Trainspotting Daily 11am-10pm. 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District. (6400 1725) 猜 火车, 东城区方家胡同46号艺术园区 (国 子监南临) UME International Cineplex 1) 5th floor, Fuli Plaza, Shuangjing Qiao Bei, Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5903 7171); 2) 44 Kexueyuan Nanlu, Shuangyushu, Haidian District. (8211 5566) www. bjume.com 华星影院, 1) 朝阳区东三环中 路双井桥北富力广场5层; 2) 海淀区双榆树 科学院南路44号 Wanda International Cinema 1) Daily 10am-9pm. 5/F, Longde Square, 186 Litang

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Lu, Changping District. (8484 4742); 2) Daily 9am-10pm. 3/F, Bldg B, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5960 3399) www.wandafilm.com 万达国际电影 城, 1) 昌平区立汤路186号龙德广场5层; 2) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场B座三层 Yugong Yishan Daily 7pm-late. 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu (100m west of Zhangzizhong Lu subway station), Dongcheng District.

(6404 2711, info@yugongyishan.com) www.yugongyishan.com 愚公移山, 东城区 平安大道张自忠路3-2号(地铁五号线张自忠 路站往西100米)

THEATERS Beijing Chaoyang Theater Shows daily 7.15pm (call for additional show times).

36 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(6507 2421/1818) www.bjcyjc.com 北京朝 阳剧场, 朝阳区东三环北路36号 BeijingDance/LDTX Rm 2111,1 Bakeyangshu, Shuang Jing, Chaoyang District.

(6405 4842) 北京雷动天下现代舞团, 朝 阳区朝阳区双井八棵杨树甲1号北京歌舞剧 院211室 Beijing Exhibition Theater 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 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） East Pioneer Theater 8-2 Dongdan Santiao (east of Oriental Plaza), Dongcheng District. (6559 7364, 65276911) 东方先锋剧场, 东城区东单三条8-2号 Fengchao Theater 200m east of Oriental Ginza, 12 Shizipo, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6415 7332) 蜂巢剧 场, 东城区东直门外大街十字坡12号东方银 座东200米 Imperial Granary Nanxincang, 22 Dongsishitiao, Chaoyang District. (6409 6477/99, 136 0125 9568) 皇家粮仓, 朝阳区东四十条 22号南新仓 Mei Lanfang Grand Theater 32 Ping’anli Dajie (southeast of Guanyuan Qiao), Xicheng District. (5833 1288/1388) www. mlfdjy.cn 梅兰芳大剧院, 西城区平安里西大 街32号(官园桥东南角) National Centre For The Performing Arts (NCPA) 2 Chang’an Jie, Xicheng District.

(6655 0000) www.chncpa.org 国家大剧院, 西城区西长安街2号 Peking University Hall 5A Yiheyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6275 1278) www.pkuhall.com 北大百年纪念礼堂, 海淀区颐和园 路甲5号北京大学内 Penghao Theater 35 Dongmianhua Hutong (south gate of the Central Academy of Drama), Dongcheng District. (6400 6452/ 72) 蓬蒿剧场, 东城区东棉花胡同35号 (中央戏剧学院南门, 南锣鼓巷和交道口南 大街之间) People’s Art Theater 22 Wangfujing Dajie (behind Capital Theater), Dongcheng District. (6525 0123) 人艺小剧场, 东城区王府 井大街22号，首都剧院后面 PLA Song and Dance Theater 60 Deshengmennei Dajie, southeast corner of Jishuitan Bridge, Xicheng District. (8322 0726, 6613 1718) www.pla-theater.com 解 放军歌舞剧院, 西城区德胜门内大街60号积 水潭桥东南角 Poly Theatre 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 Tianqiao Theater 30 Beiwei Lu, Xuanwu District. (8315 6300) 天桥剧场, 宣武区北 纬路30号

CONCERT HALLS Beijing Concert Hall 1 Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District. (6605 7006/5812) 北京音 乐厅, 西城区北新华街1号 Forbidden City Concert Hall Inside Zhongshan Park, Xichang’an Jie, Xicheng District. (6559 8285) www.fcchbj.com 中山公 园音乐堂, 西城区西长安街中山公园内

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Jan 5 Contemporary Artists at Songzhuang Village Visit China’s largest community of contemporary artists and see their homes and studios. RMB 200.

9am-4.30pm. CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org Jan 9 Daytrip: Old City of Pingyao Travel west to Shanxi, bike in the old city and make dumplings.

RMB 800. Meet at Beijing Railway Station at 9.30pm. Dandelion Hiking (131 2478 8581) www.chinahiking.cn Jan 15, 28 Tropical Hainan Biking and Hiking Expedition Cycle through central Hainan and observe the local lifestyle. Sign up at least two weeks in advance.

RMB 10,450. CnAdventure (5166 9102) www.cnadventure.com Jan 17 Backstreet Beijing Walk: Red Building of Beida & Cathedral Stroll through old cultural streets at Wusi and Wenjin Jie, and see the Red Building at Peking University. RMB 150. 2-5.30pm.

CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org Jan 22 Laba Festival Porridge Cooking With Old He’s Family Visit an ordinary Beijing family in the hutongs and cook local porridge to celebrate the Laba Festival. RMB 150 (20% off for children under 16). 9am-10pm.

Ninety Percent Travel (151 1791 6648) www.90percenttravel.com Jan 23 Hike: Gubeikou, Wohu Mountain and Village Visit Travel 62 miles outside Beijing to visit old battlefields around the Great Wall. RMB 300. Meet at Exit B of Yong’anli Subway Station at 8.30am. Dandelion Hiking (131 2478 8581) www.chinahiking.cn Jan 30 Beijing Amblers: Lily & Flower Wood Villages Drive to Xiazhuang to walk along a path to chestnut orchards, visit “Lily Village” with its temple and small market, then climb the rocky

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hills to “Flower Wood Village.”

RMB 300. 8.30am-4.30pm.

CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org Every Wed Cambodia: Angkor Wat Explore Cambodia, from Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat, on this five-day tour. RMB 5,950 (includes round-trip airfare, minimum two people). Asialive Travel (5823 7217, contact@asialive.net.cn) www.asialive.net.cn Every Fri Five-day Trek to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Lijiang Hike along one of the deepest gorges in the world, through minority villages and along snowpeaked mountains. Sign up at least one week in advance. RMB 9,900.

CnAdventure (5166 9102) www.cnadventure.com Taiwan: Charm and Grandeur Jump the strait for a ten-day trip exploring mystic temples, goldmining villages and the lighter side of former headhunting tribes, as well as the natural beauty of southern Taiwan (including Sun Moon Lake, Taroko Gorge and Kenting National Park). RMB 12,200. TUI China (8519 8999, private-tours@tui.cn) www.tui.cn Every Fri-Sun Hakka Villages and Xiamen Spend the night in a tulou, a circular earthen building that can house an entire village. Also included is a bus tour along Xiamen’s coastline, with an optional extra day on Gulangyu Island. RMB 3,500-4,500 (add RMB 800 for an extra day). WestChina Adventure Tours (135 8168 2703) www.westchina.net.cn Every Sat North Korea Discovery A four-day trip to visit China’s dear neighbor. RMB 7,900 (includes round-trip airfare, minimum two people). Asialive Travel (5823 7217, contact@asialive.net.cn) www.asialive.net.cn All month Beijing City Bus Tour This daily bilingual city tour offers a brief introduction to Beijing’s sights and planning. RMB 380, free (children under 1.2m). Day tour

Daily: Jiuzhaigou Valley and Chengdu Alternatively, go swimming at Houhai. See listing, this page.

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hina is rapidly going iPhone-mad, and iPhones mean apps.

The term “app” makes me wince. You know that it must have been contrived by some marketing man, the essential hip jargon to go with his hip product. Like the iPhone wasn’t cool enough on its own. Anyway, apps can be useful. I came across EezeeRator (www.eezeerator.com), a service that allows you to do all kinds of travel-related things, from searching for airlines, flight information and boarding updates to sharing reviews of airlines and airports. Sounds worth having, if only to vent frustration the next time you’re forced to fly out of the older terminals at Capital International.

Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Without Fear is an app with a heart.

You can download it for USD 5 from Mentalworkout.com. The airline also offers courses to help people overcome their phobia, but now you can assuage your anxieties on your mobile. Flying Without Fear involves exercises simulating all sorts of in-flight situations.

Virgin supremo Richard Branson even puts in an appearance.

Now that’s just what the aerophobes need – a guy who’s failed in repeated attempts to fly hot-air balloons around the world telling them everything’s going to be alright.

To another craze of recent times. I’ve tried Twitter, and I really don’t get it. I don’t know what to write on it, and the comments my “friends” make on it are utterly inane. As the cliche goes, it’s overhyped and over here. Except it’s not over here, unless you’ve got a VPN. If so, you might be interested in Boarding (www.boarding.fr).

Boarding is airport-based social networking. After arriving at the terminal, you sign in to your Twitter account from your mobile, then send a message to connect with Boarding, indicating which airport you’re in. You can then meet and tweet with other Boarding users who are also in that airport. Personally, I wouldn’t want to meet up with strangers in Dongzhimen subway station, so why I’d consider doing that in an airport, I’m not sure. Presumably some boffin is working on an app to resolve my dilemma.

Hot on the heels of Mr. Obama’s visit, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper touched down in Beijing in December. Far be it from me to speculate on Mr. Harper’s baijiu-toasting prowess, but China subsequently awarded Canada “Approved Destination Status.”

That means China will allow more of its citizens – as many as 50,000 extra per year – to travel to North America’s largest country. Canada is expected to net an annual USD 100 million windfall from the extra tourists. The sound of hands gleefully being rubbed in tourism industry offices was palpable. Iain Shaw

All event listings are accurate at time of press and subject to change

(3 hours) bus departs at 9.30am, 10am, 2pm and 2.30pm. Night tour (1.5 hours) bus departs at 7pm and 7.30pm. Tour departs from Guomao Exhibition Hall. Beijing Citybus Tour (400 650 0760) www.citybustour.com Breakaway to Dalian Take a three-day trip to China’s northeast coast. See the ocean, Chairman Mao’s Medal Museum and a Chinese martial arts show.

RMB 2,920. TUI China (8519 8999, private-tours@tui.cn) www.tui.cn Jiuzhaigou Valley and Chengdu With colorful forests, green lakes, snowcapped mountains and waterfalls, Jiuzhaigou is regarded as one of China’s most beautiful places. Experience traditional Tibetan culture, then travel to Chengdu to visit the Panda Breeding & Research Center.

RMB 3,600 (flight not included).

Kingdom Travel (5900 6100, fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn) www.kingdomtravel.com.cn

AIRLINES Aeroflot Russian Airlines 1/F, Hong Kong-Macau Center Swissotel Hotel, 2 Chaoyangmen Beidajie, Chaoyang District.

(6500 2412) http://china.aeroflot.aero 俄罗 斯航空, 朝阳区朝阳门北大街2号港澳中心瑞 士酒店公寓楼1层 Air Canada Rm C201, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (400 811 2001) www.aircanada.cn 加拿大航空, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心C201 Air China Xidan Minhang Building, 15 Xi Chang’an Jie, Xicheng District. (400 810 0999) www.airchina.cn 中国国际航空, 西 城区西长安街15号西单民航大厦 Air France Rm 1609, 16/F, Bldg 1, Kuntai International Mansion, 12A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 880 8808) www.airfrance. com.cn 法国航空, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街甲 12号昆泰国际大厦1号楼1609室 All Nippon Airways N200, Fortune Building, 5 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (800 820 1122, 6590 9191) www. ana.co.jp 全日空, 朝阳区东三环北路5号发 展大厦N200

Bangkok Airways Rm 412, Lido Office Bldg, 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6430 1517/1206) www.bangkokair.com British Airways Rm 2112, Bldg 1, Kuntai Int’l. Mansion, 12B Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6459 0081/2/3) www.britishairways.com 英国航空, 朝阳 区朝阳门外大街乙12号昆泰国际大厦1号楼 2112室 Cathay Pacific 28/F, East Tower, Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (10800 852 1888/10800 152 1888) www.cathaypacific.com 朝阳区 建国门外大街乙12号双子座大厦东塔28楼 China Southern Airlines 1/F, Nanhang Building, 2 Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (95539) www.csair. com/en 中国南方航空, 朝阳区东三环南路 2号南航大厦1楼 Continental Airlines 1708 Richen International Center, 18 Nongzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8527 6686) www.continental.com 美国大陆航空, 朝阳 区农展馆南路18号瑞晨国际中心1708 Dragonair 28/F, East Tower, Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 888 6628) www.dragonair. com 港龙航空, 朝阳区建国门外大街乙12号 双子座大厦东塔28楼 Ethiopian Airlines Rm 203, China World Tower 2, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 0314/0315/9692, 137 0128 1105, 139 1021 0370, fax 6505 4120) www.ethiopianairlines.com 朝阳区 建外大街1号国贸大厦2座203室

Finnair Rm 204, Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(6512 7180, fax 6512 7182) www.finnair. com Garuda Indonesia Rm 717-720, 7/F, South Office Tower, Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 3399, fax 6561 4499) www.garuda-indonesia.com Japan Airlines 1/F, Hotel New Otani (Changfugong) Office Building, 26A Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(400 888 0808) www.jal.com 日本航空, 朝 阳区建国门外大街甲26号长富宫1层 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Rm 1609-1610, 16/F, Bldg 1, Kuntai International Mansion, 12A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 880 8222) www.klm.com 荷兰 皇家航空, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街乙12号昆泰 国际大厦1609-1610 Korean Air 901-3, Hyundai Motor Towers, 38 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8453 8137, 40065 88888) www.koreanair.com. cn 朝阳区霄云路38号现代汽车大厦901-3号 Lufthansa Airlines Unit S101 & C202, Lufthansa Center (office bldg), 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 8838) www.lufthansa.com 朝阳区亮马桥路 50号燕莎中心写字楼S101、C202室 Malaysia Airlines Rm 1005, 10/F, China World Tower 2, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2681/2682, fax 6505 2680) www.malaysiaairlines.com

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Austrian Airlines C604, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6464 5999) www.aua.com 奥地利航空, 朝 阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心C604

Lijiang Fly southwest to Yunnan and experience the unique culture of the Naxi minority group.

Take a day trip to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and visit Baisha Village. RMB 5,780. Mercury International Travel (8454 9420, enquiry@mercurytravel.com.cn) www.mercurytravel.com.cn Northern Vietnam This five-day trip includes sightseeing in Hanoi and Halong Bay. RMB 6,950 (includes roundtrip airfare, minimum two people).

Asialive Travel (5823 7217) www.asialive.net.cn Qingdao, Beaches and Beer Visit the seaside city that was once a German colony; explore the Taoist mountain of Laoshan, the Tsingtao Beer Museum and the Badaguan colonial area. RMB 3,180. Mercury International Travel (8454 9420, enquiry@mercurytravel.com.cn) www.mercurytravel.com.cn

Phillipine Airlines Unit 603, Tower 1, Bright China Chang An Bldg, 7 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District.

(6510 2993, bjspr@bjspr.com) www. philippineairlines.com Qantas Airlines Units 7-8, 10/F, West Tower, Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 888 0089) www.qantas.com.au 澳洲航空, 朝阳区建国 门外大街乙12号双子座大厦西塔10层B7-8号 Qatar Airways Rm 1201, Bldg A, 26 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5126 6833, 6588 8258, fax 6588 7762, flyqr@qatarairwayscn.com) www. qatarairways.com SAS Scandinavian Airlines Rm 430, Beijing Sunflower Tower, 37 Maizidian Street, Chaoyang District. (8527 6100) www. flysas.com 北欧航空, 朝阳区麦子店街37号 盛福大厦430室 Shanghai Airlines Civil Aviation Building, 15 Xichang’an Jie, Xicheng District. (800 820 1018, 6606 1260) www.shanghai-air. com 上海航空, 西城区西长安街15号(民 航大厦) Singapore Airlines Rm 801, China World Tower 2, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2233) www. singaporeair.com 新加坡航空, 朝阳区建国 门外大街1号国贸中心2座801 Sri Lankan Airlines Unit S119, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6461 7208 , fax 6461 6081) www. srilankan.aero

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FEATURE ➊ Art Decor Even the simplest household items are refined with the most exquisite detail.

Istanbul’s Spice Market is filled with such trinkets, which are almost as colorful as the men hawking the goods.

➋ The Greatest Show in Istanbul SomeTurkish men have a sense of humor that could be loosely defined as “hard to get.” Ice cream maker Nurettin Dişçeken is a case in point. Sandwiched between two self-portraits, he makes a show of tossing and swinging ice cream on his stick before popping it on your cone, then

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uses his stick to snatch the cone out of your hands. Just when you hit the brink of frustration, however, he quits this game, and the sweet cream melting in your mouth is so good you quickly forget the journey it took to get there.

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f ever a land straddled the extremes, it would be Turkey. This is where Europe meets Asia, Christianity meets Islam, and an ancient world full of fantastical characters meets a modern country on the rise.

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➌ Time in Izmir

everywhere: on pins, as a bust, on a poster or

The sun heads west towards the Mediterranean

postcard, as well as etched into a 3-D frame and

under the watchful eye of Izmir’s Clock Tower.

illuminated by spotlights.

➍ Flying High

➐ Cave Dwellings

Those who wake before dawn, braving the toe-

Dark cubbyholes dotting the rocky ridges of

numbing cold and waiting in the dark as their

central Turkey may reveal any number of things:

hot air balloon inflates, will see the sun rising

a sprawling underground city (Kaymakli),

across the jagged earth and wind-worn rocks

fourth-century houses of worship (Göreme),

of Cappadocia.

even the dwellings of modern-day people.

➎ Last Light

➑ Waiting For God

After watching sunrise from a hot air balloon, the

Just outside the Mevlana Museum in Konya,

perfect ending to the day is watching that same

where 13th century Sufi poet Rumi is buried,

sun setting from the hills of Uchisar.

the depth of tradition is etched on the faces of these old people.

➏ Founding Father Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is to the Turks as Sun

➒ Primary Colors

Yat-sen is to the Chinese – and not just because

A procession of food begins with a bounty of

both have prominent foreheads. Atatürk, like

vivid vegetables, followed by sumptuous dips

Sun, is regarded as the founding father of

accompanied by either flatbread or sliced bread.

his nation. His handsome mug can be found

And that’s just to start.

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Sleep Budget beds are tough to find here; try K’s House (03 5833 0555, http://kshouse. jp/tokyo-e) and Tokyo International Hostel (03 3235 1107, www.tokyo-ih.jp).

At the higher end, Claska (03 5773 9667, www.claska.com) is among Tokyo’s slickest boutique hotels. Or go minimal with a stay in a love hotel or capsule hotel – for different reasons, both are favored by overworked businessmen.

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ou’re familiar with the stock images. The big crossing with the neon lights, the robo-punkettes, the Hello Kitty girls, the besuited salarymen, the Blade Runner parallels. Yeah, you know Tokyo, don’t you? Visit Japan’s capital and find out.

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Eat The fishing boats return to shore with their haul in the dead of night; you can get in on the action at Tsukiji Fish Market.

The market buzzes with wholesalers and restaurateurs swarming to pick up the best buys. The highlights are the nearby restaurants, where you can sample the freshest sushi known to man. An early – 6am early – start is recommended; a hangover is not. Get off at Tsukiji on the Hibiya line or Tsukijishijo on the Oedo line.

Tok yo is one of t he world ’s food capitals, so consider investing some of your spending money in something special.

Finding Higashi-Yama (03 5720 1300, www.higashiyama-tokyo.jp) among the confusingly numbered blocks of Meguro district is challenging; it’s worth every dead end and wrong turn. Sit at the bar and try chef Hazaki Watanabe’s multi-course tasting menu (around JPY 6,000), which includes fresh tofu, sashimi, fish tempura and a grilled meat main course.

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Go window shopping (and see Tokyo’s boldest modern arch itect ure) around the high-end precincts of Omotesando and Aoyama. If you just want to spend, concentrate on Omotesando Hills. During rush hour, Shibuya – she of the famous intersection – must be one of the most densely populated places on Earth. Go there to rummage the malls, play arcade games and pick up ludicrous gifts.

Tips • If you’re leaving Tokyo, a trip on the Shinkansen is a must. Consider organizing a Japan Rail Pass (www.japanrailpass.net) – they’re available from Japan Airlines’ Beijing office (400 888 0808, www.jal.com).

• Tokyo’s subway system is convenient but can be confusing, with surcharges for switching between certain lines. Tokyo Metro’s website (www.tokyometro.jp/global) gives a good overview of the system.

• English is common in signage and on menus, and many service staff can speak functional English. If you can read Chinese, you might be able to decipher some Japanese. If you get totally stuck ordering in a restaurant? Say the English word, in staccato with slightly different vowels – for example, make “sandwich” sound more like “sen-do-wee-cho” – and you might get what you want. Or you may look foolish.

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Roppongi is l ike Sanlitun writ large: yakitori (skewer) restaurants in alleyways, secretive izakayas serving beer and bar snacks, and African men hustling traffic towards “ladybars” with the same vigor as the lads up on Bar Street.

Ginza’s nightlife is more compelling. Get off the subway at Hibiya exit A4 and walk straight until you hit a railway bridge. Bars, clubs and restaurants of all stripes line the narrow streets either side of the railway track.

Ginza also makes for a pleasant evening walk among the bright lights and people. After all, you don’t want to end up like lonely old Bill Murray in Lost in Translation. Oh, you do? While away an evening propping up the bar at the Park Hyatt in Shinjuku. Scarlett Johansson might not walk into your trip, but watching Tokyo stretch out to what seems like infinity is some consolation. Budget travelers can get the same top-of-the-world feeling at the Mori Tower.

Directory continued from p77 Swiss Air Rm S101, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6454 0180) www.swiss.com 瑞士航空, 朝阳区亮 马桥路50号燕莎中心写字楼S101

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

Thai Airways International Units 303-4, 3/F, Office Tower W3, The Malls at Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8515 0088) www.thaiair.com 泰国 国际航空, 东城区东长安街1号东方广场写字 楼西三座3层303-304室

Beijing Hikers Hiking trips to spots of interest around the outskirts of Beijing.

Suite 1907, Building 107, Jiangfu Jiayuan, Tuofangying Lu, Jiuxianqiao, Chaoyang District. (139 1002 5516, 5137 4906, info@beijinghikers.com) www. beijinghikers.com 朝阳区酒仙桥驼房营路将 府家园107号楼1907

Turkish Airlines W103 Kempinski Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6465 1868) www.thy.com 土耳其航空 United Airlines Unit C/D1, 15/F, Bldg A, Jiacheng Bldg, 18 Xiaguangli, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(800 810 8282， 6463 1111) www. cn.united.com 美国联合航空, 朝阳区东三 环北路霞光里18号佳程大厦A座15层C/D1室

TRAVEL AGENCIES 9588 Online Travel (5885 9155) http:// ticket.9588.com Asialive Travel Tailored tours of domestic and Asia destinations. A2306, Zhaowei Huadeng Plaza, 14 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5823 7217, contact@asialive.net.cn) www.asialive.net. cn 朝阳区朝阳区酒仙桥路14号兆维华灯大厦 A2区3门A2306室内 Australia Expat Travel Offers packages to a wide variety of destinations in Australia. www.ausxpattravel.com.au Banner Travel Service Offers international tours and domestic trips for individuals and groups. Frequent packages to places like Paris, London, Frankfurt, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

1/F, Daxiang Touzi Bldg, 1A Dongbinhe Lu, Dongcheng District. (5126 8494, 133 6602 1791, info@traveling-china.com) www. traveling-china.com 世纪旅游, 东城区东滨 河路甲1号大象投资大厦1层 Beijing Baosheng Air Service Co. Ltd. Professional and full travel service company. Well-known as largest air ticket wholesaler in China, offer domestic and international tickets and packages not only to corporate clients, but also tailor-made to meet individual needs.

Rm 901, Block B Jia Hui International Center, Chaoyang District. (400 888 0589, info@baosheng-air.com) www.baoshengair.com 北京保盛易行航空服务有限公司, 朝 阳区朝外吉庆里6号佳汇中心B座901室

Beijing Day Trips Information about day trips and weekend trips to the Great Wall, the Wild Wall, Beijing’s hutongs and more. www.beijingdaytrips.com 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

BJS Holiday Provides services tailored to personal travel requirements. Daily 9.30am-6.30pm. Shop 800, Pinnacle Plaza (opposite to the Euro Village), Shunyi District. (8046 3199, travel@bjs.com.cn) www.bjs.com.cn 顺义区荣祥广场800号（欧 陆小镇对面） BTG - Chinapak Tours Package tours, ticket booking, hotel reservations and sightseeing tours around Beijing, including a daily bus tour of the city with an English-speaking guide. MonSat 9am-6pm. 1) Guangming Tower, 42 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (400 620 3939); 2) 28 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6515 9743) www.btgchinapak.com 北京神舟国际旅游集团, 1) 朝阳区亮马桥路42号光明大厦; 2) 朝阳区建 国门外大街28号旅游大厦 China Countryside Hotels Provides high-quality rental units and boutique properties at the base of the Mutianyu Great Wall. A place to escape and take a break from the city. Ideal for families with children, and visitors looking for a special village experience. (6162 6506, info@chinacountrysidehotels.com) www. chinacountrysidehotels.com China Dragon International Travel Service Services offered include package tours, family tours, ticket reservations, hotel booking, car leasing and more. (6551 8691/92/93, 139 0108 2439) www.2008tour. com China Odyssey Tours Provides private tours and customized itineraries for English speakers. No strangers or visits to places you’re not interested in. Tours include English-speaking tour guide, private airconditioned vehicle and licensed driver.

(0773 585 4000, contact@chinaodysseytour s.com) www.chinaodysseytours.com 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 Sports Tour Offer sports-themed travel in China. They also arrange games with local teams for both amateur and professional teams, schools and clubs.

China Swan International Tours Offers package and individual tours, including luxury Yangtze river cruises with English guides. Rm 423, 4/F, Longhui Building, 1 Nongguang Nanli, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (6731 7896/4721, 136 1111 7742, liuzhiyong300@hotmail.com) www.51766.com/img/zgtegj/ 中国天鹅国际 旅游公司, 朝阳区东三环农光南里1号龙辉大 厦4层423室 China Travel International (CTI) Englishspeaking representatives provide assistance in booking accommodation, and both domestic and international flights. Special discounts available with Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines and Sri Lanka Airlines. Rm S109A, Lufthansa Centre Office Bldg, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8448 7113/4, 8448 7115, ctiyansha@vip.163.com) 朝阳区亮马 桥路50号燕莎中心S109A室 Club Med Rm 449, Kunlun Hotel, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6590 3818) www.clubmed.com.cn 朝阳区新源南 路2号昆仑饭店449室 CnAdventure Offer 4x4 driving & horsetrekking tours into the Inner Mongolia grasslands. They also organize trips to Tibet & the Silk Road. Room 208-F, Daxiang Touzi Building, 1A Dongbinhe Lu, Dongcheng District. (5166 9102, assistant@cnadventure.com) www. cnadventure.com 太和旅行社, 东城区东滨 河路甲1号大象投资大厦208-F Country Holidays Travel English-speaking tour consultants specializing in travel to China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, India, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan and other areas of Asia. Mon-Fri 9.30am6.30pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm. Rm 2804, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 1781/82, 5869 1769, beijing@countryholidays.com. cn) www.countryholidays.com.cn 朝阳区东 三环中路39号建外Soho11号楼2804 Destination Travel International Daily coach tours to major tourist attractions in and around Beijing. Pick-up from most major hotels. 2nd Floor, Harmony Hotel, 9 Youtong Street, Dongcheng District. (6528 8871/2/3) www.graylinebeijing.com 北京目 的地国际旅游有限公司, 东城区东城区邮通 街9号华美伦酒店2层 DiverseChina Offer in-depth cultural tours, trekking and cycling explorations of remote and regional areas of China.

Rm 703A, Yuean Bldg, 30 Jing’an Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (6462 6615, contact@diversechina.com) www. diversechina.com 朝阳区静安东街30号岳安 商务楼703A Electric Pagoda Travel Organizes customized and small group adventure tours. Services include pre-booking hotels, trains, flights and local guides. (136 9326 6100, info@electricpagoda.com) www. electricpagoda.com eLong China’s leading web-based travel company. Offering discounted tickets for destinations in China and around the world. (400 810 1119) www.elong.net Forbidden Frontier Inc. An active adventure travel company specializing in Tibet, Yunnan and Southeast Asia. (6415 8691, fax 6415 8690, info@forbiddenfrontier.com) www. forbiddenfrontier.com 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 10am4pm. A0611, Free Tower, 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A0611 Happy Holiday Travel Service Provides domestic and international air tickets, hotel reservations, and business travel and family trip arrangements. Rm 1702, E-Tower, 12 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang

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H.I.S. Japanese travel agency with 30 years of experience offers the Japan Rail Pass and competitively priced round-ticket flights to Japan. Rm 105B, Pacific Century Place, 2 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(6539 1518, info-staff@his-china.com) www.xinriguolv.com 北京新日国际旅行社, 朝阳区工体北路甲2号盈科中心105B Imperial Impressions Organizes Englishlanguage tours for expats. Also offers private tours inside and outside of Beijing.

(137 1770 9623, info@imperialimpressions. com) Kingdom Travel Specializes in corporate and holiday travel planning and offers airline, hotel, car, and cruise reservation services. Staffed by professional travel consultants. Apt 718, Bldg 2, Guanghualu Soho, 22 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5870 3388, fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn) www.kingdomtravel.com.cn 中侨国旅, 朝 阳区光华路22号光华路SOHO 2号楼718室 Koryo Tours The leaders in travel to the DPRK (North Korea) organizing group tours and independent travel. East yard, 27 Beisanlitun Nan, Chaoyang District.

(6416 7544, info@koryogroup.com) www. koryogroup.com 朝阳区北三里屯南27号 东侧院 Mercury International Travel A fullservice, English-speaking travel resource – offering international and domestic trips, for both business and leisure. 17/F, Tower C, Ginza Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8454 9420, enquiry@mercurytravel.com.cn) www. mercurytravel.com.cn 东城区东城区东直门 外大街48号东方银座C座17F My Bus Tours Tours of Beijing and China, including specialty cultural tours, complete with traditional Japanese hospitality. Guides speak either English or Japanese. Shop 2105, Bldg 5, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5900 0642, travel@mybusbeijing.com.cn) 朝阳区东三环 中路39号建外SOHO 5号楼2层106室 Perfect Holiday Travel (5150 3925/3790, jingpin6688@yahoo.com.cn) SinoRent Worldwide car rental from China’s largest car hire broker. Working with quality suppliers (e.g. Avis, Alamo, Hertz), they offer competitive and fully inclusive prices, instant confirmation and a price match guarantee at 6,000 locations worldwide. (400 810 6878, sinorent@gmail.com) www.sinorent.cn TUI China Travel Co. Ltd. Travel services from an international team. Offers city tours, tour packages with special interest groups and individual travel arrangements all over China, as well as to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and other Asian countries. Unit 921-926, Bright China Chang An Bldg, Tower 2, 7 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District.

(8519 8800, private-tours@tui.cn) www. tui.cn 途易, 东城区建国门内大街7号光华长 安大厦2座921-926 UIU Travel Agency Provides services in English, Chinese and Japanese for domestic and international flights, visas and hotel reservations. Individual packages to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia also available. Contact Frank (5165 6625, uiutravel@163.com) www.akatonbo.cn

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Beijing Citybus Tour Service Daily 9am-8pm. Rm 1207, Scitech Tower, 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(400 650 0760) www.citybustour.com 北京 赛笛芭诗城市观光旅行社, 朝阳区建国门外 大街22号赛特大厦1207室

Beijing Mei Lian Tong Air Service Offers discount domestic and international air tickets. Seats are guaranteed. (8447 7361/2/3) www.mlholiday.com 北京美廉通 航空服务有限公司

(5820 7282, info@chinasportstour.com) www.chinasportstour.com

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rrrrrrrr. Have you ever tried typing while you’re shivering? It’s really hrad. It is most definitely winter now and that means winter sports finally get their time in the sun. Skiing and snowboarding are going great guns. The highlight of the month is the biggest event in Asia this season, the 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open on January 9 & 10. It’s your chance to see the peak of world snowboarding right here in town and the after-party is a whole heap of fun. Other cold weather options include skating on whatever frozen lake you choose, any number of cheek-ruddying hikes, and ice hockey (see Feature, p86). That’s more than enough for anyone to work off that extra weight, or allow for even more indulgence.

The Winter Olympics kick off next month, with the flame burning in Vancouver from February 12-28. At Torino 2006, China finished 11th on the medal table (with 11 medals). Can Team China improve on their two golds from four years ago? If you want to find out, then prepare yourself for some very late nights. Events will be televised here in Beijing starting at 1am and are likely to run until 3pm the following afternoon. Every day. Get some Red Bull and say goodbye to February.

Further ahead, Real Madrid have confirmed that they will play at the Bird’s Nest on August 8 as part of their pre-season tour for the 2010-11 campaign. The plan is to play Beijing Guoan if they’re available; otherwise, another European team will travel as opposition. Following the success of the Italian Supercup last August, Real will have a job to appease the crowd – especially as the game comes less than a month after the World Cup Final in South Africa.

Beijing Guoan learned of their fate for this year’s continental campaign. Guoan have been drawn in Group E of the 2010 AFC Champions’ League alongside Korea’s Seongnam Ilhwa, Australia’s Melbourne Victory, and Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale. This is a tough test for the CSL champions against the J. League runners-up in three of the past four years, the K-League runners-up and the reigning A-League champions. The local lads start at home against Melbourne on February 24. Jonathan White

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For team and venue details, see directories, p87 Send events to listings@thebeijinger.com by Jan 11

Jan 1 CBA League: Beijing Ducks vs. Shanxi Zhongyu This has got 0-0 written all over it. RMB 20-120. 7.30pm. Shougang Basketball Center gymnasium, Fushi Lu, Shijingshan District (8829 6156) Jan 2 & 3 The FA Cup The world’s oldest cup competition starts proper. Highlights include Aston Villa vs. Blackburn, Manchester United vs. Leeds and Arsenal vs. West Ham. 11pm.

Jan 5 & 6 Carling Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg Blackburn vs. Aston Villa, then Manchester City vs. Manchester United the following night. 3.45am Jan 8 CBA League: Beijing Ducks vs.

Dongguan Leopards A tough test. RMB 20-120. 7.30pm.

Shougang Basketball Center gymnasium, Fushi Lu, Shijingshan District (8829 6156) Jan 9 & 10 8th Nanshan Red Bull Open The world’s best snowboarders descend on Beijing to show off.

The best show-off wins USD 25,000. RMB 20. 10am. Quiksilver Nanshan Mellow Park (8909 1909) Jan 10 CBA League: Beijing Ducks vs.

Guangdong Southern Tigers The Ducks take on the champs.

RMB 20-120. 7.30pm. Shougang Basketball Center gymnasium, Fushi Lu, Shijingshan District (8829 6156) Jan 19 & 20 Carling Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg Manchester United vs. Manchester City then Aston Villa vs. Blackburn the following night. 3.45am Jan 20 CBA League: Beijing Ducks vs.

Tianjin Rongcheng Neighbors attack. RMB 20-120.

7.30pm. Shougang Basketball Center gymnasium, Fushi Lu, Shijingshan District (8829 6156) Jan 22 CBA League: Beijing Ducks vs.

Shaanxi Kylins Challengers from the Wild West.

RMB 20-120. 7.30pm. Shougang Basketball Center gymnasium, Fushi Lu, Shijingshan District (8829 6156) Jan 23 & 30 Fat Saturdays Demo gear, coaching from pros and BBQ. Proper fat. 10am.

Quiksilver Nanshan Mellow Park (8909 1909) Every Mon & Tue Pilates Work the mind and the body at this class. RMB 90. 7.40pm. Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108, yinyangbeijing@yahoo.com) Every Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun Vinyasa Yoga Learn from yoga veterans. Price TBD. 9.30am. Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108, yinyangbeijing@yahoo.com) Every Tue Gaelic Football Beijing Gaelic Football Club holds weekly men’s and women’s games every Tuesday in the city; all skill

levels are welcome. Details at beijinggaa@yahoo.com or www. beijinggaa.org. 7-9pm.

Every Tue & Thu Beijing Devils Training Rugby training out at Dulwich Legend Gardens, Shunyi. Free bus leaves The Den at 7.15pm.

Women’s Rugby Rugby training out at Dulwich Legend Gardens, Shunyi. Free bus leaves The Den at 7.15pm.

Contact Amy at 152 0148 7305 or haggisgoeswild@gmail.com.

Every Wed Women’s Day Free ski passes for women, makes a change from free drinks. Free.

10am. Duolemeidi Ski Resort (8453 5186) www.dolomitiski.cn Every Wed & Thu Nia A brand-new fusion of lifestyle and fitness. Apparently it’s the real deal. Wow. RMB 110 (one class), RMB 800 (eight classes). 6.45pm (Wed), 8.30am (Thu). Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108, yinyangbeijing@yahoo.com) Every Wed, Sat & Sun Beijing Hikers Join the club for rated rambles over varied picturesque terrain outside the city. Call ahead to inquire about the hike’s degree of difficulty. RMB 250 and upwards, RMB 150 (kids under 12). Leave 8.30am sharp from the Starbucks at the Lido Holiday Inn. (5137 4906, info@beijinghikers.com) www.beijinghikers.com Tango Learn from Alejandro and Camila.

Arriba. RMB 120 per class. Private lessons available. Call 8552 5228 or see www.camilaye.com .

Every Wed & Sun Badminton Shuttlecock shenanigans. 7-10pm (Wed), 10am-noon (Sun). Contact John at johnsk_ho@hotmail.com.

Basketball Play with the Angels. 6.30pm (Wed), 2pm (Sun). General Administration of Sport of China Training Centre. www.angels-club.com.cn Every Thu Handball Try it. Go on. Contact Guillaume at 159 0136 4769. Pitch costs are shared. 8pm. Muxiyuan Sports Technology School. www.handballinchina.com Taijiquan Traditional taijiquan for the masses who have mornings off.

RMB 100. 9.30am. Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108, yinyangbeijing@yahoo.com) Every Thu & Sun Argentinian Tango Classes and Milonga Beijing Tango holds one-hour classes for all followed by a milonga, or tango dance party.

RMB 50. 8pm. Info at Beijing. tango@yahoo.com. Sino-Chu Wine Bar (8532 2418) Every Fri Body Pump A fitness-boosting, session.

Reservation required. RMB 80 (one class), RMB 900 (12 classes). 9.30am. Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108, yinyangbeijing@yahoo.com)

Go Golf Friday Find out why you swing to the left with a free assessment. Free.

5-7pm. SGA Golf Academy (400 650 5169) Pool Competition Pots mean prizes. RMB 50. 8pm.

Frank’s Place (6437 8399; also see Nightlife directory) Salsa Fun is the name of the game.

Courses: RMB 490 (beginners), RMB 390 (intermediates). 9.30am.

Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108, yinyangbeijing@yahoo.com) Every Sat Field Hockey Ice hockey minus the fights and ice. For more info, e-mail bjhockeyclub@hotmail.com. 1pm.

Beijing Olympic Center Hiking Get out in the great outdoors. For a long walk. Prices and times vary. www.udoadventure.com or 136 1124 1407.

Every Sat & Sun Golf Happy Hour Free golf lessons, for free. Free.

2-3pm. SGA (400 650 5169) The TREK Peloton Road Bike Cycling Club Rental bikes are available.

Riders are divided into groups based on fitness levels and speed. More information at tom@cyclosportschina.com or at www.cyclosportschina.com.

Every Sun American Football The only American football group in Beijing play flag football for weekend fun. Contact Yoyao Hsueh at yoyaoh@gmail.com or 159 0120 2499. 3pm. Chaoyang Park Gaelic Football Men’s and women’s practice games every Sunday; all skill levels are welcome. Details at beijinggaa@yahoo.com or www. beijinggaa.org. Noon-2pm. WAB (8456 4155) Hash House Harriers Run every Sunday, then drink like a sailor on leave. Meet at Tim’s Texas Roadhouse at 1pm. Runs usually last an hour, covering about 7-8km.

RMB 20. www.hash.cn

Pool Competition Think you shoot a mean game?

Put it to the test. Prizes to be won.

Free. The Rickshaw (6500 4330; also see Nightlife directory) Touch Rugby You can practice touching on the free bus from The Den. www.beijingdevils.com Women’s Lacrosse Practice takes place every Sunday at 10am. Equipment is provided.

Cost of pitch fees is shared. Contact Fiona at fionaboyle66@hotmail. com.

Women’s Soccer The Odds and Ends are Beijing’s only amateur 11-a-side football team for women. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to World Cup winners. Matches or practice every week. Free. 1pm.

Beijing Geological University.

Contact Wenhui at 8526 2420 ext 111 or wf7788@hotmail.com.

All month ClubFootball Men’s 5-a-side Leagues An indoor league is on the cards.

Register at 5130 6893/4/5/6, or play@wanguoqunxing.com. www.clubfootball.com.cn Dancing Mix and match salsa, jive, waltz, flamenco, ballet, cha-cha, hip-hop and belly dance. Classes are limited to ten, with lessons for all ages at the beginner level. RMB 50 (one class), RMB 4,990 (170 classes).

8pm. Golden Dancing Academy (6708 0167 ext 15) www.goldendancing.com NBA Basketball Big dunks and monster threes direct from North America. Highfive! Times vary.

NFL Playoffs Angry-looking men with lots of protective gear lock horns in the chase for the jewelry. Times vary.

NHL Ice Hockey Fisticuffs and plenty of goals are to be expected as the long haul to the Stanley Cup continues. Times vary.

Premier League Highlights include Liverpool vs.

Tottenham on Jan 10 and Arsenal vs. Manchester United on Jan 31.

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Squash Ladder Club Super-serious about squash?

Then join Beijing’s most active squash ladder league, which is open to both men and women and currently boasts over 100 members.

E-mail bsll.coo@uss-squash. cn to get involved.

Pulse Pick up a racket and challenge the hardcore players of the Squash Ladder Club here at their main joint. Only RMB 85 (45min) or RMB 1,050 (month).

Daily 6am-10.30pm. 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Kempinski Hotel, Chaoyang District (6465 3388 ext 5721) 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基 饭店 www.kempinski-beijing.com

Splash Recreation Club Though a little ways outside the city, you can find the cheapest rates all-around here at only RMB 80/hr.

Daily 6am-10pm. 1/F, Sino-Swiss Hotel, 9 Xiaotianzhu Lu, Shunyi District (6456 5588 ext 1217/1428, splash.mgr@sino-swisshotel. com) www.sino-swisshotel.com 浪花俱乐 部, 顺义区小天竺路9号小天竺国都大饭店 1层机场南

Daily 6am-11pm. 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 33) 中国大 饭店健身中心, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号

Kerry Sports For members only – and at R M B 15,750, membersh ip doesn’t come cheap. It does, however, grant squash aficionados unlimited access to state-ofthe-art courts and equipment, along with many other fabulous facilities.

Jan 9 & 10: 8th Nanshan Red Bull Open Show me the money. See listing, p84.

Daily 6am-11pm. Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6561 8833 ext 6465, hbkc@shangri-la.com) 嘉里健身, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心酒店

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China World Fitness Center If you want to pack in more than a few hours of play, this gym offers a great deal: RMB 200 for the whole day and RMB 10,500 for the year.

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efore I met Ray Plummer, who manages the Beijing International Ice Hockey League, he sent me a one-line e-mail in response to coming to one of their games: “Drink lots of beer when watching.”

Who’s to argue with a man who stands 6’5” and weighs in at 250lbs? I found myself in the bleachers with the requisite can of Tsingtao in hand – taken from a ready supply sitting beside the locker rooms – and watched the Hot Wings battle the Dragons at HOSA, an Olympic-sized “hokay” rink on the East Fifth Ring Road. As the puck drops players snap into action, the puck gliding soundlessly from stick to stick as the crunch of steel on ice mixes with the extremely colorful banter echoing across the rink.

The league began as a series of pick-up games organized by the Canadian embassy in the early ’90s. “It would be Canada versus the World, and then the Chinese team would come and some of us would stay behind and play against them as well,” explains Plummer. In 2005, a more formal league was born, which now has 110 players on six teams, including about 50 Canadians, 20 Americans, and a handful of Finns, Russians, Chinese, Swedes, plus the odd Kiwi or Brazilian. Each team plays once a week, on Thursday or Sunday night.

The skill level in the league spans a wide breadth. “We try and be an inclusive group of hockey players,” says Plummer. “We have guys who played Finnish Division One, we have guys who played Major Junior [part of the Canadian Hockey League], we’ve had guys in the past who played for Spartak Moscow, who are just amazing players – right down to a few who picked up playing hockey in China and

worked at it and got up to a level that was good enough to not be a risk to themselves or others on the ice here.”

Every year, a team from the league makes it to a few international tournaments to spice up the competition. “We go to Bangkok and Mongolia, last year we went to North Korea, we went to Dubai a few times, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur ...” Plummer says.

“The tournaments are great – it allows us to travel and compete all over the world. We compete in an annual tourney in Ulaanbaatar as well as one in Bangkok,” says Canadian J. P. Piltzmaker. The Ulaanbaatar tournament in particular, which takes place over Chinese New Year, is Plummer’s favorite: “It’s the Wild West, it’s outdoor rinks, it’s minus 30 – we usually try to make a holiday out of it and go live in a yurt and horseback-ride,” he says.

The league once tried to involve the local community more, but largely keeps to themselves these days. “I forget where I read it, but in China, there’s more pandas than hockey players,” says Plummer. “We’re not trying to be a trailblazer anymore. We tried to do that and just kind of got frustrated with the politics in China. Now we just kind of do our own thing and provide a fun experience for the expats in Beijing – we don’t take it too seriously.”

For most, the league is just a chance to enjoy what Piltzmaker sums up as “the perfect combination of agility, speed and strength, the fastest game by far.” He smiles, then adds, “Well, maybe not the way we play it.”

“In China, there’s more pandas than hockey players”

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Contact Ray Plummer at peking_puck@yahoo.com to join the league, or see www.beijinghockey.com for more details.

BILLIARDS

HIKING & CAMPING

Ding Junhui Snooker Club 9am-3am. 4 Niwa Lu, Fengtai District. (5222 7856 or 5222 7857) 丁俊晖台球俱乐部, 丰台区丰台 区泥洼路4号

Beijing Hikers Suite 1907, Building 107, Jiangfu Jiayuan, Tuofangying Lu, Jiuxianqiao, Chaoyang District. (139 1002 5516, 5137 4906, info@beijinghikers.com) www. beijinghikers.com 朝阳区酒仙桥驼房营路将 府家园107号楼1907

Tian Tong Shi Jia Snooker Club Daily 24hrs.

3/F, Bldg A, Genertime International Center, Yong’an Dongli, Chaoyang District.

(5879 3631) 天瞳世家台球俱乐部, 朝阳区永 安东里通用时代国际中心A座3层

DANCING Beijing Tango (130 2195 8870, beijingtango@hotmail.com) http://groups. yahoo.com/group/TangoRen Golden Dancing Academy 10/F, Chongwen Culture Center, 7 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District. Contact Mary (6708 9567/3267, ga888b@yahoo.com.cn) www. goldendancing.com 金池舞蹈学院, 崇文区 崇文门外大街7号崇文区文化馆10层 J-Ballet School 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 Pineapple Dance Studios Mon and Thurs 7.30-9pm. 3/F, Apartment A, Beijing Fortune Plaza, Chaoyang District. Contact CiCi (135 2035 2025) 菠萝舞蹈工作室, 朝阳 区北京财富中心公寓A座3层

GOLF Avid Golf Indoor Simulator Bldg 3, Ste. 1502 Xinhualian Ligang, 26 Jiuxianqiao(near the Lido Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6436 3036, info@avidgolfchina.com) www.avidgolfchina.com SGA Golf Coaching Center 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 Star City Golf Academy 6am-11pm.

5/F Xingcheng Dasha, 10 Jiushanqiao Lu (Southeast corner of Dashanzi Huandao), Chaoyang District. (8457 3665, 6434 2783) 星城国际高乐夫培训中心, 朝阳区酒仙桥 路甲10号（大山子环岛东南角）星城国际 大厦5层

GYMS & FITNESS CENTERS

ENC Elite Nutrition Center Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-7.30pm.

Unit 0159, Bldg C, Chaowai Soho, 6B Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5900 4538/9) www.chinaenc.com. cn 朝阳区朝阳门外大街乙6号朝外Soho C座 一层0159商铺 Mani’s Body Combing Daily 8.30am8.30pm. 3/F, Yiduge Shopping Centre, 1A Xizhimen Beidajie, Haidian District. (5129 5066) www.mani.com.cn 马妮形体梳理, 海淀区西直门北大街甲一号“依都阁”商 业楼三层 Solaris Tanning Studio Mon-Sat 10am8pm, Sun noon-8pm. Sanlitun Lu, Nali Mall (next to Alameda), Chaoyang District.

(6417 0398) 日光浴, 朝阳区三里屯北路那里 商场（ALAMEDA旁边） Tanning Salon Prestige 320-330 Bldg C, Chaowaimen Office Bldg, Yabao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8565 3547) World Health Store Mon-Fri 10.30am8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6.30pm. Rm 2152, North Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (info@worldhealthstore.com.cn) www.worldhealthstore.com.cn 世界健康品 店, 朝阳区东大桥路8号Soho尚都北塔2152

Dandelion Hiking (131 2478 8581) www. chinahiking.cn 蒲公英远足

RUNNING & TRAINING Beijing Hash House Harriers Contact Dave “Minime” White (beijinghhhowner@yahoogroups.com) www.hash. cn, www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/beijinghhh Triathlon Beijing (TriBeijing) (tribeijing@gmail.com) www.tribeijing.org

SKATING & HOCKEY Beijing International Ice Hockey (peking_ puck@yahoo.com) www.beijinghockey. com Beijing Street Hockey Sat 2-5pm. Ta Yuan Diplomatic Compound, 1 Xindong Lu (located one block north of the Canadian Embassy), Chaoyang District. Contact Darren (damooreasia@yahoo.com) 朝阳区新东 路1号塔园外交公寓 Ezone Club Daily 1-7pm. Fangzhuang Sport Center, west of Carrefour, Fengtai District.

(6763 14510 ext 8007, 136 0119 0802, 3863@vip.sina.com) www.ezonesk8.com Hosa Skating Center Daily 8.30am-8.30pm.

Inside Xinglong Gongyuan, Gaobei Dian, Chaoyang District. (8576 7388, jianghui12479959@yahoo.com.cn) 浩沙冰 上运动中心, 朝阳区高碑店兴隆公园内 Joyce Rink Daily 10am-9.30pm. B3, Xidan Culture Centre/77th Street, 108 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6602 0050) www. skatingtime.com 西单喜悦溜冰场, 西城区 西单北大街108号西单文化广场B3， 77街 地下广场

Zhen, Huairou District. (8969 6677) www. hbski.net 怀北国际滑雪场, 怀柔区怀北镇河 防口村548号

kou City, Hebei province. (0313 478 5111/8888) 万龙滑雪场, 河北省张家口市崇 礼县红花梁

Le Cool Daily 10am-10pm. B2/F, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 5776, lecool@cwtc.com) www.lecoolicerink.com 国贸溜冰场, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸 地下2层

Jundushan Ski Resort Daily 8am-10pm. 588 Zhenshun Cun, Cuicun Zhen (5 km north of the Xiaotangshan Hot Spring Holiday Village), Changping District. (6072 5888, bjskiweb@yahoo.cn) www.bjski.com.cn 军 都山滑雪场, 昌平区崔村镇真顺村588号

Yunfoshan Ski Resort Daily 8.30am-5pm.

Xiwengzhuang Zhen, Miyun County. (6901 6896) www.yunfoshan.com 云佛山滑雪场, 密云县溪翁庄镇

Zhongtiao Curling Arena 9 Zhengqian Xijie (take Jing-Cheng Expressway and exit at Kuang Gou), Huairou District. (6965 9411) 中体奥冰壶运动中心, 怀柔区府前西街9号

Lianhua Shan Ski Resort Daily 8am-6pm, 5pm-10pm. 288 Liangshan Donglu, Zhang Zhen, Shunyi District. (8239 7840/ 8239 7841/ 8239 7431) www.bjlhski.com 莲花山 滑雪场, 顺义区张镇良山东路288号

SKI & SNOWBOARD

Longfeng Shan Ski Resort Daily 8am10pm. Wanfotang Cun, Yongding Zhen, Mentougou District. (6980 4549/1740) 龙凤 山滑雪场, 门头沟区永定镇万佛堂村

360 Snow Tours Day, weekend, and week-long snowboard trips led by a rambunctious group of European and American snowboarders. Packages available to resorts from Nanshan to Japan.

(152 0147 5739, info@360snowtours.com) www.360snowtours.com Badaling Ski Resort Daily 8.30am-6.30pm.

Badaling Town, Yanqing County. (6501 0335, 136 9915 8647) 八达岭滑雪场, 延庆 县八达岭镇 Cuiyunshan Ski Resort Daily 9am-9.30pm.

Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei province, Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei province. (6400 9569) www. bjdeming.com 翠云山滑雪场, 河北省张家 口市崇礼县河北省张家口市崇礼县 Dolomiti Ski Resort Xiqueliang, Sitaizui Village, Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei province. (0313 461 2381) www. dolomitiski.cn 多乐美地度假山庄, 河北省张 家口市崇礼县四台嘴乡喜鹊梁 Hebei Saibei Ski Resort Daily 8am-9pm.

North of Xiqueliang, Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei province. (0313 477 2012, 477 2053) 河北塞北滑雪场, 河北 省张家口市崇礼县喜鹊梁北 Huaibei International Ski Resort Daily 8am-9.30pm. 548 Hefangkou Cun, Huaibei

Nanshan Ski Village Daily 8.30am-5.30pm.

Shengshuitou Cun, Henanzhai Town, Miyun County. (8909 1909) www.nanshanski. com 北京南山滑雪滑水度假村有限公司, 密 云县河南寨镇圣水头村 Qiaobo Ice and Snow World Daily 9am10pm. Inside Chaobai River National Forest Park, Mapo, Shunyi District. (8497 2568) www.qbski.com 乔波冰雪世界, 顺义 区马坡潮白河国家森林公园内6号 Shijinglong Ski Resort Daily 8am-5pm.

Zhongyangfang, Zhangshanying Zhen, Yanqing County. (6919 1614/15/17) www. sjlski.com 石京龙滑雪场, 延庆县张山营镇 中羊坊 Snow Favor Daily 9am-8pm. 3/F, Bldg 1, Dadushi Shangyejie, Ciqikou, Chongwen District. (6707 1085) www.snowfavor.com 雪上飞专卖店, 崇文区磁器口大都市商业街 1号楼3层 Snow World Ski Park Daily 8.30am-5pm.

Xiaogongmen, Shisanling, Changping District. (8976 1886/1899) 雪世界滑雪场, 昌平区十三陵小宫门 Wanlong Ski Resort Daily 8.30am-4.30pm.

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Yuyang Ski Resort 8.30am-10pm. East of Dawangwu Cun, Donggao Cunzhen, Pinggu District. (5869 3355) www.yuyangski.com.cn 渔阳滑雪, 平谷区东高村镇大旺 务村东侧

VENUES Beijing Shooting Range Hall 3A Futiansi (take the West Fifth Ring Road and exit at either Xingshikou Qiao or Yongyin Qiao, turn onto Xiangshan Nanlu and follow signs), Shijingshan District. (8896 7894) 北 京射击馆, 石景山区福田寺甲3号 (西五环外 的香山南路上，在杏石口桥和永引桥之间， 走西五环，在杏石口桥或者永引桥出口上香 山南路，根据指示牌行驶即到) Beijing Shougang Basketball Center 159 Fushi Lu, Shijingshan District. (8829 6158) 北京首钢篮球中心, 石景山区阜石路159号 National Aquatics Center Olympic Green, Beichen Lu, Chaoyang District. 国家游泳中 心, 朝阳区北辰路奥林匹克公园 National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) Olympic Green, Beichen Lu, Chaoyang District.

(8437 2992/93) 国家体育场, 朝阳区北辰路 奥林匹克公园 Workers’ Gymnasium Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 6300) 工人体育 馆, 朝阳区工体北路 Workers’ Stadium Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 6655 ext 5033) 工人体育场, 朝阳区工体北路 Wukesong Arena Wukesong Cultural and Sports Center, Haidian District. 五棵松篮球 馆, 海淀区五棵松文化体育中心

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SPORTS & FITNESS

Bronze Bodies Tanning Club Daily 11am9pm. 6/F, Bodhi Therapeutic Retreat, 17 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6413 1180) 都晒堂, 朝阳区工体北路17号菩提 会所6层

Beijing U-DO Adventure Daily 9.30am-6pm.

Rm 2-502, Bldg 8, Dong Hua Shi Nanli Dongqu, Chongwen District. (8710 3045, 139 1199 1873, udoadventure@hotmail. com) www.udoadventure.com 崇文区东花 市南里东区8号楼2-502

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ealth & Community Jan 17: Hutong Photography Workshop Learn how to spot a good model with Sean Gallagher. See listing, p89

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Health & Community directories begin on p89 Send events to listings@thebeijinger.com by Jan 11

Jan 5, 7, 12, 14 Foot Reflexology Course Learn a skill that’s bound to please.

Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving symptoms of stress, injury and illness by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands.

In the absence of any particular malady, reflexology can promote general good health. Details at www.chinaculturecenter.org.

RMB 600 (4 sessions). 7.30-9.30pm.

China Culture Center (6432 9341) Jan 6, 23 Chinese Paper-cutting The art of paper-cutting has been around since paper was invented

by Cai Lun during the Eastern Han dynasty. Because the cut-outs are also used to decorate doors and windows, they are sometimes referred to chuanghua, or “window flowers.” RMB 120.

10am-noon (Jan 6), 2-4pm (Jan 23).

China Culture Center (6432 9341) Jan 7 Meandering Mandarin: Eating Out In groups of 3-5 people, students will focus on a real-life situation.

After two hours in the classroom, students venture out into a real-life situation to practice what they’ve learned and solving problems with the teacher’s help.

RMB 150. 9.30am-12.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Jan 9, 12 Beijing Energy & Environment Roundtable The Beijing Energy Network is a grassroots organization with a mission of promoting networking and tackling China’s energy and environmental challenges. Join the folks at BEER for informed speakers, interesting presentations and, well, beer. More information at www.greenleapforward. com/beijing-energy-network. Free.

9pm (Jan 6), 7.30pm (Jan 20). The Bookworm (6586 9507) Jan 10 Mahjong Workshop Come learn the most popular game in China. You’ll begin to play independently within one hour.

RMB 70, RMB 50 (repeat students) 2.30-4.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 Qigong Class Qigong is an ancient art of healing and self-healing that is an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine. The gentle movements, easy postures and simple meditation techniques bring about a balanced energy flow; the end result is an optimized body and mind. Fourclass session meets every Sunday, beginning on Jan 10. RMB 160, RMB 480 (four classes). 6.30-8pm.

China Culture Center (6432 9341) Jan 10-30 Charity Clothing Drive Give your warm, gently used or like-new clothing to those who could use a few extra layers for the winter. Beijing Rotaract Club is holding a month-long clothing drive; donations will go to local charities and communities. Drop boxes at: Nearby the Tree, Frontiers Language School, Tim’s Texas BBQ, Istanbul Restaurant, Bridge Cafe, Salud and Roundabout Charity Distribution Store.

Call Victor at 134 6666 2422 for details.

Jan 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Bazi Destiny Analysis Course Better known as suanming (fate calculating), varying divination techniques have existed throughout Chinese history. Of the several methods still in practice today in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, Bazi (八字) is undoubtedly the most popular and most accessible. A form of astrology as opposed to fortunetelling or divination, it tells of destiny with no religious reference. RMB 1,000 (8 sessions). 10am-12.30pm.

China Culture Center (6432 9341) Jan 12 Chinese Cloth Tiger Pillows Honey, let’s make a tiger. RMB 150.

1-4pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Green Drinks Join Beijing’s green community for informal drinks at their monthly meet-and-greet for those interested in environmental, social and development issues in China.

Happy hour promotions apply.

All welcome. Contact Jenny at bjgreendrinks@gmail.com for more details. Free. 7-10pm.

The Bookworm (6586 9507) Jan 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 Bazi Destiny Analysis Course See listing, above. RMB 1,000 (8 sessions). 9.30am-noon.

Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108) Jan 13 Beijing Holiday Party This volunteer-run and donorfunded party, organized by Networkclub.com, presents an evening of live music, delicacies from Beijing’s finest restaurants, and a silent auction to benefit Beijing’s migrant children and their schools. Bring toys, school supplies or other necessities to donate.

See www.beijingholidayparty.com.

The Orange, The Village at Sanlitun (6417 6110) Holiday Movie Making Bring your own digital videocamera, and learn how to shoot like a professional in no time.

RMB 300. 1-4pm. Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108) INN Big Trekkie: Capital Museum An excursion to the Capital Museum for a morning of art, history and culture. RSVP by Jan 6 to innbeijing@hotmail.com with your name, telephone and e-mail address; subject line: “Big Trekkie RSVP.” Details at www.innbeijing. org or innbeijing@hotmail.com.

Free (transport and admission not included). Meet at the Capital Mansion lobby by 10am. Capital Mansion (8486 2225) Jan 14 Vegetarian Winter Salads & Soups Learn a fresh and creative approach to healthy cooking, using easily available local ingredients.

Shalu Asnani will teach you how to make homemade soups and hearty salads from scratch – true comfort food for the winter. Reserve in advance. RMB 250. 12.30-3pm.

Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108) Detox Ayurvedic Flow with Lisa Sommer Breathe and twist out your toxins to help the body prepare for the heaviness of winter. Class will cater to all levels, allowing each individual to work at their own pace.

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esolutions. Some people seem to think they are made to be broken. Or is that promises? I’m easily confused, and tend to break both. I’m not alone, however, and I think the problem lies more with the resolutions than with the people making them.

Let’s take a look at the Top 5 New Year’s resolutions, according to the Internet: 1. Spend more time with family and friends. 2. Exercise more. 3. Lose weight. 4. Quit smoking. 5. Enjoy life more.

Really? You have to resolve to enjoy life more? Who are you? Do you need a hug? This year, I’ve decided to bypass all this destinedto-fail self-improvement in favor of resolutions that make the world a better place.

My first resolution is to make more tigers. They’re endangered and are capable of eating your enemies and the world needs more of them. I plan to start at the CCC’s Tiger-Making Class ( Jan 12), which is one of many that should help keep the idle hands of fat kids from reaching for that extra cookie. Enjoyable too! It’s a two-fer.

From there, I hope to branch out to supporting Save China’s Tigers, who are working hard to increase China’s dwindling tiger count. But more on that next month.

My second resolution is to project warmth. Since I am quite sure my personality is incapable of this, I plan to achieve this goal by giving away a large contingent of my overflowing winter wardrobe.

I’ve often wondered where an over-privileged First World consumer child like myself can donate barely used clothes in China. Finally, an answer – the Rotaract Club is holding a warm clothing drive from January 10-30. So pull those extra blankets and sweaters out of your closet and give them to someone who doesn’t have heat.

Donations go to the Residential Learning Center for Underprivileged Children, a center for street children and young adults, and The Female Network for migrant women. Drop boxes are open all month at Nearby the Tree, Frontiers Language School, Tim’s Texas BBQ, Istanbul Restaurant, Bridge Cafe, Salud and Roundabout Charity Distribution Store.

An entirely different way to interpret the word “resolution” would be in the photographic sense. What is the difference between a high-resolution photo and a low-resolution photo? Has one of them managed to quit smoking? If you want to progress your shutterbug skills, weekend workshops offered by professional photographer Sean Gallagher are a great place to start. January’s include a one-day class on hutong photography, as well a weekend trip to the Harbin Ice Festival. Both workshops will help you understand how to use your digital camera like a pro, as well as how to edit your pictures for a collection of sharp-looking memories. Sounds like a pictureperfect way to snap into the New Year. Mary Dennis

All event listings are accurate at time of press and subject to change

For a comprehensive directory, see www.thebeijinger.com This practice will be infused with ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with respect to the winter season.

RMB 180, RMB 140 (register before Dec 20). 10.15am-noon. Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108) Jan 16 Meandering Mandarin: Flower Market In groups of 3-5 people, students will spend two hours in the classroom and then head out to practice the vocabulary they’ve just learned. RMB 150. 2-5pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Jan 17 Hutong Photography Workshop Want to get the most out of your digital camera? Photographer Sean Gallagher will teach you the tricks of the trade on everything from camera settings to shooting and editing your photos like a pro.

In this workshop, one-on-one tutorials with Sean will help you shoot old Beijing from a new angle. Details at www.gallagherphoto.com/blog/workshops or e-mail sean@gallagher-photo.com.

RMB 499. 10am-6pm. Far East International Youth Hostel (5195 8811) Jan 18, 25 Chinese Landscape Painting Class Try your hand at ink-and-wash, an East Asian type of brush painting.

Four-class session meets every Monday and begins on Jan 18. RMB 160, RMB 480 (four classes). 7-9pm.

China Culture Center (6432 9341) Tai Chi Class Taijiquan is an ancient discipline for the body that aims to foster a calm and tranquil mind. Think of it as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. Four-class session meets every Monday and begins on Jan 18. RMB 150, RMB 480 (4 sessions) 7.30-9pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Jan 19 INN Coffee Morning – Sanlitun The International Newcomers Network hosts a purely social event where you can meet people who live close by. Details at www. innbeijing.org. Free. 10am-noon.

The Bookworm (6586 9507) Jan 21 Chinese Medicine Lecture Trained acupuncturist Sylvie Hu explains the energetic structure of the body: its assimilation, production and distribution, and the different energies in the body.

RMB 250. 9.30-11.30am. Yin Yang Community Center (6431 2108)

INN Coffee Morning – Shunyi Good coffee, good people. Details at www.innbeijing.org. Free.

10am-noon. O’Brien’s (6450 8588) Jan 21, 28 Chinese Bird-Flower Painting Class A painting course specially designed for Westerners, with English interpretation. Four-class session meets every Thursday, beginning on Jan 21. RMB 160, RMB 480 (four classes).

10am-noon. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Zen Meditation Workshops Devote two hours each week to the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism. A weekly journey of self-discovery guided by a Buddhist layman, with occasional visits by real Zen monks. RMB 150, RMB 400 (4 consecutive classes).

7.30-9.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Jan 23 Departing China with Pets If you’re planning to leave the country or move to other Chinese cities with your pets, you’ll benefit from step-by-step instructions on the exit process and vaccination requirements. ICVS will share tips on pet transport safety and minimizing travel-related stress. Free.

11am-noon. ICVS (8456 1939) Jan 24 Chinese Grass-Weaving Learn to make grass-woven crafts with a CCC master. RMB 150, RMB 120 (kids under 12). 2-4pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Jan 25 INN Monthly Meeting Learn about tea culture and how to make dumplings with expert chefs.

The INN Lunch Bunch immediately following the meeting will introduce you to some of the traditional must-have foods for Chinese New Year, including dumplings and other delicacies at Xiang Man Lou. Details at www.innbeijing.org.

Free. 10am-noon. Capital Club Athletic Center (8486 2225 ext 136) Jan 26 Write a Perfect CV Overcome the challenge of writing a great CV by spending two hours with an experienced recruiter and career coach. Learn practical tools to help you stand out from the crowd and get that interview. Time will be spent on individual exercises, so bring your own CV and turn it into a winner. Register at www.inspiredbeijing.com or call Jasmine at 136 2113 2201. RMB 200.

10am-noon. German Centre for Industry & Trade, Landmark Tower 2 Jan 27 One-Time Tai Chi Overview Learn tai chi basics from movements to breathing and mind cultivation. RMB 150. 10-11.30am. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Jan 30 Brain Drain Bonanza Charity Quiz Night Join AustCham to raise funds for Yearn To Learn Children’s Charity, which works to improve learning facilities for children in orphanages. Lots of games and prizes, a three-course meal and free flow of beer and wine. Bring a table of ten and battle it out with Beijing’s smartest. Call Tom at 6595 9252 for details. RMB 365/person. 6.30pm.

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COMMUNITY GROUPS Black Sesame Kitchen Offers weekly classes, wine tastings, as well as caters to corporate functions, birthday parties, book readings and other events. 3 Heizhima Hutong, Dongcheng District. (blacksesamekitchen@gmail.com) www. blacksesamekitchen.com 东城区东城区黑 芝麻胡同3号

Foreign Correspondents Club of China (FCC) (8532 3807, fcccadmin@gmail.com) www.fccchina.org Huanleyuan Culture Club A dating club organizes speed-dating events in various forms throughout the week. 6-10pm. 1) 3502, Bldg 3, Jianwai Soho, Chaoyang District. (6219 1671, 5869 6951/52); 2) 23/F, Linda Building, 8 Dongtucheng Lu, Chaoyang District. (6446 5680); 3) Rm 7A-B, Bldg 2, Beijing Hi-tech Convention & Exhibition Center, 48 Beisanhuan Xilu, Haidian District. (6212 3197) 欢乐园文化俱 乐部, 1) 朝阳区朝阳区东三环建外Soho 3号 公寓3502; 2) 朝阳区朝阳区东土城路8号林 达大厦23层; 3) 海淀区双安店海淀区北三环 西路48号会展公寓2号楼7A-B The Hutong 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. (8915 3613, info@the-hutong. com) www.the-hutong.com 东城区九道湾 中巷胡同1号(北新桥地铁站东南边）

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FURTHER EDUCATION Raffles Education Beijing Offers firstclass tertiary education and training

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Rutgers EMBA Program Rutgers offers a fully accredited 14-month Executive MBA (EMBA) program designed for working professionals who want to remain on the job while obtaining a US MBA. Classes are taught in English once a month over a nine-day period, held all day on two consecutive Saturdays and Sundays, and three hours per night for two nights during the intervening week. 5/F, China Life Tower, 16 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5877 1706/7) www.rutgersinasia. com 新泽西州立大学EMBA项目, 朝阳区朝阳 门外大街16号中国人寿大厦5层

HOBBIES AND INTEREST GROUPS Beijing #1 Toastmasters Club Improve your professional presentation and leadership skills. (135 8151 9001, info@tmbj1.org) www.tmbj1.org Beijing Actors Workshop Free. Meets every Wednesday at 8.30pm at The Playground (6407 6889). Check their website for more details. (bjactorsworkshop@gmail.com) http://bjactorsworkshop.googlepages.com Beijing Go Club The Beijing Go Club focuses on teaching and playing the game of go (weiqi). Open to all levels, and especially beginners, the BGC meets on Wednesdays at the Boutique Wine Cellar next to 3.3 in Sanlitun. Contact Mark Pinner (132 4181 1145, china.mark@yahoo. co.uk) Beijing Harmonica Society Classical and folk harmonica players and guitar players, other instrumentalists welcome. Two Sundays a month. (mund@sohu.com) Beijing Homeschoolers A support network, information source and social hub for families homeschooling their children. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beijing_ homeschoolers Beijing Improv Not to be confused with the well-known Beijing Actors workshop, though they perform together often, Beijing Improv holds weekly workshops. (132 4077 5936, beijingimprov@gmail.com) www.beijingimprov.com

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INSPIRED A learning and inspirational platform to support the professional and personal development needs of expat accompanying spouses in Beijing.

The group offers support and practical advice through regular seminars, workshops, one-to-one coaching, and networking opportunities. (136 2113 2201, jasmine@inspiredbeijing.com) www. inspiredbeijing.com

The Yin Yang Community Center A non-profit dedicated to physical and spiritual rejuvenation. Mon-Sat 8am8pm, 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）

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programs in Design and Business. All classes taught in English by foreign teachers. Term starts: Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct. 1/F, Bldg A, Ziguang Towers, 11 Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (6482 3499, reb-enquiries@raffles-edu-beijing. com) http://raffles-edu-beijing.com 朝 阳区惠新东街11号紫光发展大厦A座1层

China Culture Center (CCC) Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6432 9341/1041, info@chinaculturecenter.org) www.chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路29号安家 楼肯特中心院内

International Newcomers’ Network 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

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Spring Couplets In old China, preparations for the Lunar New Year started well in advance of New Year’s Day. This talk will explain the history, symbols, customs and activities of the Spring Festival period.

RMB 100, RMB 70 (kids under 12).

2.30-4.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Jan 30-31 Harbin Ice Festival Photography Workshop Sean Gallagher leads a weekend workshop in Harbin that will focus on shooting in low-light conditions. Enjoy a weekend up north, and come home with a new set of photographic skills along with images that will impress all your friends.

Details at www.gallagher-photo. com/blog/workshops or e-mail sean@gallagher-photo.com.

Beijing International Festival Chorus This group of highly talented amateur singers performs Western classical music three times a year at the Forbidden City Concert Hall. Also has a children's choir and a chamber choir. www.beijingifc.org Beijing Organic Consumers Association (BOCA) A Yahoo Group for Beijing residents interested in organic produce and consuming responsibly. Members share resources, ideas and information on how to shop and live responsibly in the city. Contact Liora (139 1030 6022, lioracc@yahoo. com) http://health.groups.yahoo.com/ group/beijing_organic_consumers Green Drinks A forum for individuals interested in the environment, sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, and social and environmental justice issues. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month to network and socialize. Contact Jenny Chu (134 2636 9618, bjgreendrinks@gmail.com) http://groups. google.com/group/bjgreendrinks Teacher Development Forum (TDF) This forum offers free idea sharing and support for all teachers of English in China.

Monthly meetings – check website for details. www.tdf-esl.com Vegan Social Club Organizes social networking events (including a regular Thursday dinner) to promote a healthy and ecologically responsible lifestyle. (vegansocialclub@gmail.com) vegansocialclub.com VIVA: Beijing Professional Women’s Network A career support network for professionally-minded women. Meets on the last Wednesday of each month for networking and a seminar on professional development. (membership@vivabeijing. org) www.vivabeijing.org

MEDICAL SERVICES Amcare Women’s & Children’s Hospital Offers high-quality medical services with a focus on maternity care, women’s health and pediatrics. Foreign language support program available on request.

8am-4.30pm. 9 Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6434 2388 24hr hotline, 800 610 6200) www.amcare.com.cn 北京美中宜和妇 儿医院, 朝阳区芳园西路9号

services for the whole family. Daily 24hrs.

Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (6462 9112, 24hr: 6462 9100, china.inquiries@internat ionalsos.com) www.internationalsos.com 北京国际救援中心, 朝阳区新源里16号琨莎 中心一座105室 Beijing Massage Hospital Specializes in tui na therapy (about half of the massage doctors are blind) for necks, shoulders, backs and arthritis. Also performs acupuncture, cupping, scraping, moxibustion, physiotherapy and X-rays. 7 Baochan Hutong, Xicheng District. (6616 8880, massage@2911.net) www.massage-hospital. com 北京按摩医院, 西城区宝产胡同7号 Beijing New Century Harmony Pediatric Clinic As a satellite clinic of renowned Beijing New Century International Children’s Hospital, Beijing New Century Harmony Pediatric Clinic has a strong team of experienced pediatricians and nurses from China and overseas. Harmony Pediatric Clinic provides a full range of multi-lingual healthcare services on a 7X24basis (7X12. 9am to 9pm during soft opening period). K-01, Building No. 19, Harmony Business Center, Liyuan Street, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (6456 2599) www. ncich.com.cn 北京新世纪荣和儿科门诊部, 顺义区北京市顺义区天竺镇丽苑街荣和商业 中心19号楼K-01 Beijing Orient Care Clinic Offering Chinese and international families high quality medical services, including internal medicine, OB/GYN, Medical Imaging, Laboratory, Pharmacy services with Englishspeaking staff. Mon-Sat 9am-6pm. #102 NO.16 Business Building China Central Place,89 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District.

(6598 1887) www.rentaimedical.com 北京 仁泰门诊部, 朝阳区北京市建国路89号华贸 中心16号商务楼102 Beijing Orient Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic The first TCM clinic treating foreign nationals in a five-star hotel ambiance, providing the full spectrum of outpatient health care services to the community. Rm 221, Building C, Beijing Hotel, 33 East Chang An Avenue, Dongcheng District. (6522 9009, tcmclinic@126.com) www.dfctyx.com 北京东 方传统医学门诊部, 东城区东长安街33号北 京饭店2215室

Bayley & Jackson Medical Center Provides comprehensive medical and dental services with English-speaking staff. Onsite radiology, laboratory and pharmacy service. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm.

7 Ritan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8562 9998, after-hours emergencies 8562 9990) www.bjhealthcare.com 庇利积臣医疗中心, 朝阳区日坛东路7号

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Beijing United Family Clinic Services now available include family medicine, pediatric clinic, women’s health services, travel medicine, family counseling, physiotherapy and pediatric physiotherapy. MonThu 9.30am-7.30pm, Fri 9.30am-4.30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4.30pm. Unit 818, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 5432, fax 8046 4383) www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北 京和睦家医院诊所, 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥 广场818号

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duty). 9/F, office tower of the Swissotel, 2 Chaoyangmen Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (6501 4260, 6553 2288 ext 2345/6/7) www.hkclinic.com 北京港澳国际医务诊所, 东城区朝阳门北大街2号港澳中心瑞士酒店 办公楼9层

Beijing United Family Hospital International-standard hospital with inpatient and outpatient services. Wide range of medical and surgical specialties provided, emergency room and ICU open 24 hours.

Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm. 24-hour emergency care. 2 Jiangtai Lu (in the Lido area), Chaoyang District. (5927 7000, 5927 7120 (ER ), fax 5927 7200) www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院, 朝阳区 将台路2号 Beijing Vista Clinic Medical services including family and internal medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, ENT, Chinese Traditional Medicine, physiotherapy, psychiatry, imaging laboratory and pharmacy service.

Urgent care with English-speaking staff on site 24 hours a day. 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 Bioscor Beijing Clinic International clinic for cosmetic medicine, specializing in cosmetic surgery, skincare, hair regrowth, and anti-ageing techniques. Appointments with an Australian surgeon and physician available. Rm 1008, E-Tower, 12 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6503 5706/7, beijng@bioscor.com.cn) www.bioscor.com. cn 澳保加医疗美容诊所, 朝阳区光华路12号 数码01大厦1008室（嘉里中心对面） 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. Tue, Wed, Thur and Sat 9.30am6.30pm,. Beijing Internal Medical Center, S110, 1/F, Lufthansa Center Office building, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6464 9828, 8448 3449) 朝阳区北京国际医 疗中心中国北京朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中 心写字楼一层 S110 CMS Clinic American cosmetic/aesthetic medical services including laser skin treatments, hair loss/removal, cosmetic surgeries and anti-aging therapeutics for men and women. Free consultations available. BeijingTower (Chang’an Club Bldg) 7/F, Suite 701, 10 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6559 6769) www.cmsclinic.com 北京纽曼德美容整形外科诊所, 东城区东城区长安街10号长安俱乐部7层

Beijing Tiantan Puhua Hospital A private, international standard hospital that is the first choice for head and spinal cord trauma. English-speaking staff on call 24 hours a day. Services include: neurology and neurosurgery, pediatrics, occupational and physical therapy, plastic surgery, orthopedics, ENT, oncology, and laboratory and pharmacy services. 8.30am-5.30pm.

12 Tiantan Nanli (800m west of the south gate of the Temple of Heaven), Chongwen District. (8911 6665, 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

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Center Services now available include family medicine, counseling services, stress management, health screening, dental clinic, radiology, laboratory and cosmetic services. Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. B1/F, the St. Regis Residence, the St. Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(8532 1221, ER 6433 2345) www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com 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

Cosmetic Surgery Center Located in the Third Hospital of Beijing University, this is the earliest professional department for plastic surgery in China. Specializes in cosmeticand plastic surgeries. 38 ShangdixinxiLu, Haidian District. (8289 0216) www. sar.com.cn 北医三院上地门诊部医学美容中 心, 海淀区上地信息路38号上地数码大厦B座 EverCare Long Island Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery Clinic Provides internationalstandard plastic surgery and comprehensive, integrated beauty care and health care services. Wide variety of cosmetic plastic surgery options, laser treatments, skin care, slimming treatments, cosmetic TCM and more. Daily 24hrs. 4/F, Tower B, Haidian Wenhua Yishu Bldg, 28A Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (8253 3088, 24hrs hotline: 139 1122 6966) www. evercare.com.cn 伊美尔长岛美容门诊, 海 淀区中关村大街甲28号海淀文化艺术大厦 B座4层 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 and highly trained medical staff. Daily 9am-9pm (after 9pm minimal staff on

International Medical Center (IMC) Foreign doctors are on site 24hrsa day, offering a wide range of medical services, including family medicine,psychological services, dental, Ob/Gyn, pediatrics, TCM...English, Chinese, Arabic, Russian are spoken.

Drop-in service for travellers,on-site x-ray, ultrasound, laboratory. Daily 24hrs. S106, S111 Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmahe Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1561/2/3, 6465 1384/28, markeing@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 New Century International Children’s Hospital This hospital provides affordable pediatric care at international standards: qualified doctors and nurses, private and safe family rooms and imported equipment. English speaking staff offers a full range of children’s health care services on a 7/24 basis. Mon-Sun 8am-5pm. 56 Nanlishi Lu (next to the East Gate of the Beijing Children’s Hospital), Xicheng District.

(6802 5588) www.ncich.com.cn 北京新世纪 国际儿童医院, 西城区南礼士路56号 (北京 儿童医院东门南侧) Viv International Medical Beauty Clinic Offers cosmetic surgery, professional skin care, dentistry and Chinese health and beauty treatments. Tue-Sun 9.30am6.30pm. 2/F, Bldg D, Global Trade Mansion, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6530 2348, fax 6586 9965) www.vivbeauty.com 名会红国际医疗美容诊所, 朝阳区光 华路9号世贸国际公寓D座2层

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2baware Gestalt Psychotherapy Offers consultations to people with a wide range of problems including, but not limited to, stress, frustration, anger, insomnia, phobias, family problems, shyness and lack of self-confidence. Contact Helen (139 1056 5082) Agape Counseling and Training Center The Agape counseling team offers professional counseling services to help deal with difficulties in life. Cross-cultural adjustment, relationship struggles (such as parenting, communication, confrontation, trust, betrayal issues), interpersonal struggles (personal development, stress, depression, grief, addictions). 9am-5pm.

Room 1325, Golden Land Building, 32 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6467 2362 ext.12) 爱在人间, 朝阳区朝阳区亮马 桥路32号高斓大厦1325室 Beijing International SOS Clinic Family Counseling Center Two counselors offer services that include individual therapy, couple relations, family dynamics, parent and child relations and stress management. Suite 105, Bldg 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (6462 0333, china.inquiries@internationalsos. com) www.internationalsos.com 北京国 际救援中心, 朝阳区新源里16号琨莎中心 一座105室 Beijing United Family Counseling Center With two English-speaking clinical psychologists, a bilingual Chinese-English therapist and a Spanish-speaking social worker on staff, BJU offers a range of services that include family counseling, parenting education and stress manage-

ment. They also offer personality testing and a special program for counseling company employees. RMB 1041-1096 (50 min). 1) Mon-Fri 9.30am-6.45pm, Sat 9am-3.30pm. B1/F, The St. Regis Residence, St. Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(8532 1221, liaison@ufh.com.cn); 2) Mon noon-7.30pm, Tue-Thu 9am-7.30pm, Fri 10.30am-9.30pm, Sat 9am-5pm. Pinnacle Plaza, Unit 818, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 5432, fax 8046 4383, liaison@ufh.com.cn) www. unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院 诊所, 1) 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1层; 2) 顺义区天竺 开发区荣祥广场818单元 Beijing Vista Clinic Dr. Mickie Xu, the mental health professional on staff at Vista, is a native Chinese speaker who is also fluent in Japanese and has strong English skills. She specializes in family counseling and adjustment issues. Medical prescriptions are also available. USD RMB 660/40min. Daily 24hrs. B29, Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8529 6618, fax 8529 6615, vista@vista-china.net) www.vista-china.net 维世达诊所, 朝阳区光 华路1号嘉里中心B29 Expressions Within – Arts Therapy Studio Provides psychotherapy services focused on personal growth and spiritual healing through self-exploration, self-expression, awakening creativity and self-discovery for groups/individuals facing difficulties such as mental/physical illness, depression or just interested in self-discovery.

Individuals and groups are welcome. (artstudio@expressionswithin.org) www. expressionswithin.org IMC Psychological and Family Counseling Services English-speaking adult and child psychologist offers individual, couple and family therapy. He offers treatment for depression, anxiety, marital problems, alcohol/drug abuse, eating disorders, sexual difficulties, ADD/ADHD and autism.

He can speak Chinese, Farsi and conversational Japanese. Daily 24hrs. S106, 1/F, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (158 01 319 796) 朝阳区 亮马桥路50号燕莎中心写字楼1层S106 Marriage and Family Counseling Center Provides individual, couple and family therapy for the expat community.

All therapists are qualified therapists, psychologists and clinical members of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. 4-1207, Hua Teng Yuan, 54 Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8779 3716, 135 5203 7480, familytherapy8@yahoo.com) 朝阳区东三环 南路54号华腾园4-1207

PET CARE/ANIMAL WELFARE Beijing Human and Animal Environmental Center (BHAEEC) Private animal shelter that provides shelter to mistreated animals. English speakers can contact Xue Mei (6178 1908) or Michelle Bruce (139 1022 8132). West of the Aviation Museum, Xiaotangshan Town, Changping District. www.animalschina.org 昌平区小汤山军事 博物馆往西

Doctors Beck & Stone Pet Health Care Center With both western-trained and Chinese veterinarians, the center also provides 24/7 emergency pet care services.

Unit 104, Tower B, Bldg 3, Houxiandaicheng, BaiziwanLu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (8776 6346, 135 0103 0572 (emergencies)) www.vetinChina. com 思威（北京）国际动物医院有限公司, 朝阳区北京市朝阳区百子湾路后现代城3栋 B座104底商 Dog Obedience Instruction Private and group classes on basic obedience commands (down, heel, leash walking, etc) and problem solving for issues such as jumping, barking and digging. All courses taught by certified instructor Joan Li (Ani-

Fangzhuang Banlü Veterinary Hospital Daily 8.30am-10pm. 23 Nansanhuan Donglu, Fengtai District. (6760 5989) 方庄 伴侣动物医院, 丰台区南三环东路23号 International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) ICVS is an affordable, high quality, full service hospital and modern pet care facility with well trained professional staff to serve all your needs.

Services include spay/neuter and all other surgeries, dentals, hospitalization, vaccinations, blood tests & X-rays. Import/export counseling, boarding, day care, grooming, obedience training and pet shop available. All services in English and Mandarin. Licensed rabies vaccines.

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 1939/40/41, 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 K.K. Animal Hospital Treatment, surgery, vaccinations and other veterinary services for your pets. Offers kenneling, grooming, obedience training and a wide range of pet care products. Daily 9am-7pm. 801802 Pinnacle Plaza, Shunyi District. (8046 2358, 133 1129 3008) 康康宠物医院, 顺义 区荣祥广场801-802 Yiya Pet Store and Hospital A one-stop solution for all your canine supply needs, including grooming, hospital services and miscellaneous products. In addition, they have a selection of purebred puppies for sale. Daily 9am-9pm (hospital), 9am-6pm (store). 34 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 6178, 6552 6177) 怡亚世界宠物 园, 朝阳区工体北路34

SUPPORT GROUPS Families with Children from China Network of foreign families who have adopted or seek to adopt orphans in China. (janeliedtke@yahoo.com, jane@ocdf.org) www.fwcc.org Our Chinese Daughters Foundation OCDF is a non-profit organization servicing adoptive families and offering tours to sites around China. English-speaking tours available. (8403 4979, michael@ocdf.org) www.ocdf.org

VOLUNTEER AND NGOS Beijing 1+1 A Chinese NGO in partnership with BBC that promotes the participation of visually impaired people in radio. Rm 604, Bldg 22, Area 2, Xiluoyuan, Fengtai District. (6725 9507, fax 6725 9407, www. oneplusone.org.cn) 北京一加一文化交流中 心, 丰台区西罗园二区22号楼604室 Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center (CHP) Those who have tips on suspect behavior regarding cultural relics or sites should call the hotline. Rm 309, Bldg E, 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District. (6403 6532 for the heritage destruction hotline) www.bjchp.org 北京文化遗产保护中 心, 东城区方家胡同46号艺术园区(国子监 南临)E座309室 Beijing Fengtai Lizhi Healing Center A boarding school for mentally disabled adults that focuses on teaching vocational skills and self-care. 93 Fengxi Beili (southeast of Fengxi Tielu Dongxiaoqu), Fengtai District. (5185 6801, fax 8360 2479) www. bjlizhi.org 北京丰台利智康复中心, 丰台区 丰西北里93号（丰西铁路东小区东南角） Beijing Foundation Beijing Foundation promotes transparent philanthropy and is working to create a philanthropic network to benefit Northern China. www. beijingfoundation.org Beijing Horizon Educational Center (BHEC) BHEC seeks to promote fair development in education by providing resources for teachers in underprivileged areas. Rm 302, Bldg 2, Liheng Mingyuan, 23 Nanbinhe Lu, Xuanwu District. (6348 0852, yangfanhd@yahoo.com.cn) 北京泓德中育

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BICCO (Beijing International Committee for Chinese Orphans) A volunteer group that helps Chinese orphans with medical problems. Volunteer opportunities listed on their website. (info@bicco.cn) www. bicco.cn 北京国际援助中国孤儿委员会

Handicap International An international solidarity organization working to prevent disabilities, improve the lives of the disabled, and support their efforts to become self-reliant. (6532 0219/0221, public@handicap-int.org.cn) www.handicap.be

Building Opportunity With Support (BOWS) A small and growing not-for-profit dedicated to providing support, informal counseling, education and a safe environment for girls and young women. (136 4125 2617, info.bows@gmail.com) www. bowsforgirls.org

JGI China – Roots & Shoots Rm 1309, Beijing City International School (BCIS), 77 Baiziwan Naner Lu, Chaoyang District. (6778 3115/5802, fax 6778 2757, info@jgichina.org) www.jgichina.org 珍古 道尔 / 根与芽, 朝阳区百子湾南2路77号北 京乐成国际学校1309室

CAI Empowers the children of migrant laborers through creative arts education and team sports. (8454 9633, info@cai-china. org) www.cai-china.org 儿童才艺行动

Operation Blessing Beijing Humanitarian organization helping orphans, disabled children, and the elderly in Beijing. Rm 106, Golden Land Bldg, 32 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6466 9296, fax 6466 9256, info@obchina.org) www. obchina.org 视博恩, 朝阳区亮马桥路32号 高斓大厦106室

Care for Children SEN School A small, focused charity that helps place orphans in loving homes in China. The Centre, Beijing Riviera, 1 Xiangjiang Beilu, Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8470 2735, meryl@careforchildren.com.cn) www. careforchildren.com 朝阳区京顺路香江北路 1号香江花园英国关爱儿童 Chi Heng Foundation CHF provides education and support for AIDS orphans in Central China and promotes AIDS awareness across the country. Rm 801, Bldg 6, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5820 8574, beijing@chiheng.org) www. chiheng.org 智行基金会, 朝阳区建国路93号 万达广场6楼801.

China Chaoyang AIDS Volunteer Organization Chinese NGO that focuses on MSM rights protection, AIDS prevention awareness and condom marketing. Rm 1002, Chaoyang District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 Huaweili, Panjiayuan, Chaoyang District. (8096 8456, 8778 9709, hivolunt@gmail.com, www.hivolunt. net) 朝阳华人AIDS干预工作组, 朝阳区潘家 园华威里25号朝阳区疾病预防控制中心1002 China HIV/AIDS Information Network (CHAIN) This GONGO is dedicated to HIV/AIDS awareness and building a nation-wide HIV/AIDS information resource network. 7-101, Bldg 1, Courtyard 68, Fuchang Jie, Xuanwu District. (8313 3253, postmaster@chain.net.cn) www.chain.net. cn 中国红丝带网, 宣武区福长街68号院1号 楼7单元101室 Chinese Juvenile Rights Protection Center 4/F, Attachment Bldg, 212 Zhouzhuangzi, Fengbei Lu, Fengtai District. (6381 3995/3362, Fax 6383 5279) www.chinachild.org 中国青少年维权中心, 丰台区丰北路 周庄子212号附属楼4层 Compassion for Migrant Children (CMC) Provides both educational and community assistance to the children of migrant workers in Beijing. Contact for volunteer opportunities. Rm 233, 2/F, Xintai Bldg, 8 Xiaguang Li, Chaoyang District. (6465 6100/01, Fax 6465 6101, info@cmc-china. org) www.cmc-china.org 打工子弟爱心会, 朝阳区霞光里8号鑫泰大厦2层233室 The Culture Development Center for Rural Women Rural women’s support group. Rm 301, Bldg A, Jiali Dasha, 180 Beiyuanlu, Chaoyang District. (6498 0110, Fax 6498 3764, njnbst@263.net) www.nongjianv. org 北京农家女文化发展中心, 朝阳区北苑路 180号加利大厦A座301室 Friends of Nature FON promotes environmental protection and sustainable development through education and advocacy.

They also welcome volunteers. Rm 301, Wanbo Office Bldg, 53 Ganyu Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6523 2040, 6512 0929, Fax 6528 6069, office@fon.org.cn) www.fon.org.cn 自然之友, 东城区甘雨胡同 53号万博写字楼368室 Global Village Beijing Environmental protection NGO. Rm 301, Bldg C, Huazhan International Department, 12 Yumin Lu, Chaoyang District. (8225 2046/2047, Fax 8225 2045) www.gvbchina.org 北京地球村 环境文化中心, 朝阳区裕民路12号华展国际 公寓C座301室 Greenpeace 19/F, Bldg E-2, Lanchou Mingzuo, Jiqingli, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6554 6931, Fax 6554 6932) www.greenpeace.org/china 朝阳区

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Plan China An international, non-affiliated humanitarian organization that focuses on children’s issues. C-305, Baijiazhuang Business Center, 3 Baijiazhuang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6592 1333, fax 6592 8228, china.co@plan-international.org) www.plan-international.org.cn 国际计划 中国, 朝阳区白家庄路甲3号白家庄商务中 心C-305 Prevention Through Education (PTE) NGO that aims to improve HIV/AIDS awareness and develop local school-based HIV/AIDS prevention programs. www.pte-china.org Rotary Club of Beijing A cross-section of local businesses and professional leaders who come together to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical standards and provide volunteer service to others in need of help. Meets 12.30 every Tue at the Kempinski Hotel. (135 2196 1071, info@rotaryclub-beijing.org) www.rotaryclub-beijing.org 扶轮社 Roundabout Charity Distribution Store Beijing's answer to the Salvation Army.

Sends gently used clothing and funding to communities in need across the country.

Shop their store for paintings, sofas, and other secondhand treasures. Permanent dropboxes at Links Moving (C 10-A Oriental Kenzo) and Istanbul Restaurant (Jianguomenwai). Volunteers welcome.

Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm. Kaifa Jie, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, (near Mrs Shanen's Bagels), Shunyi District. (137 1877 7761 English, 137 1805 3814 Chinese) 顺义区开 发街后沙峪顺义区 Rural China Education Foundation A volunteer-based organization that supports rural education in China. RCEF has many volunteer opportunities, especially for summer and year-long teachers. www. ruralchina.org 乡村教育促进会 Save China’s Tigers A charity that aims to prevent the South Chinese Tiger from going extinct. PO Box 1928, Chinese Forestry Academy, Haidian District. (6286 6588, 133 6683 5722) www.savechinastigers.net 拯 救中国虎, 海淀区中国林业科学研究院北京 1928信箱 UNICEF 12 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6532 3131) www.unicef.org 朝阳区三里 屯路12号 Wokai Wokai is a small, directed nonprofit that works as an intermediary for microfinance in China. www.wokai.org WWF-China One of the world’s leading environmental organizations, the WWF (formerly known as the World Wildlife Fund) is working on projects to preserve and protect China’s vast and diverse environmental resources and treasures. Sign up to volunteer online. Wen Hua Gong, Working People’s Cultural Palace (east of Tiananmen Square), Dongcheng District.

(6511 6211) www.wwfchina.org 世界自然 基金会, 东城区天安门东侧劳动人民文化宫 东门内文华宫世界自然基金会北京办事处 Xingfu Gongcheng (Program of Happiness) A Chinese micro-lending organization that supports impoverished mothers. 12 Dahui Donglu, Haidian District. (6217 9760, fax 6217 3494) www.cpwf.org.cn/xf/ 幸福工程, 海淀区大慧东路12号

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UniGroup Worldwide UTS With over 1,300 global networks on six continents, UniGroup Worldwide UTS is a global mobility management solution provider.

We serve a wide client base of local and international customers, providing excellent relocation and moving services to your employees. Our company specializes in household goods and office relocation and through us, you will have access to the best known brands in the relocation, transportation and logistics businesses around the world, including our sister companies United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit. For more information please call us at 86 6561 0688 or email at Beijing@unigroupworldwide.com RELOCASIA – THE MOVING COMPANY Our business is MOVING, and our guarantee is to provide you with a superior quality, personalized service at a better than competitive rate. We help hundreds of customers every year make successful and cost-effective moves across Asia and the rest of the world. We seek to make the move a positive experience by removing the stress commonly associated with moving home. The reason for our success is that we never close doors to customer service or personal attention.

Our dedicated consultants are available from the start of the move - right through the finish. For more information call our dedicated team at (10) 58206413 or visit our website at www.relocasia.com

Services - Home Appliances see more at www.thebeijinger.com ASIAN TIGERS K. C. DAT (CHINA) Ltd. Is an international Relocation management specialist with twelve offices in China. We are ISO9002 and FAIM certified, members of OMNI and FIDI providing us worldwide representation in 1,000+locations.

Our client base includes multinational companies, financial institutions and embassies. Tel: (010) 6415 1188 Email: General.PEK@AsianTigers-China.com www.AsianTigersGroup.com

AGS Since 1974, the AGS Group assists clients with their relocation needs, enabling them to move with complete peace of mind.

AGS offers a worldwide network of 125 branches ISO 9001:2008 certified and uses overseas agents, members of the major international organisations of the moving industry (FIDI, IAM.) Tel: 8532 5288 email: sales-beijing@agsfourwinds.com

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Smeg's clever combinations of features, technology and style have produced the truly versatile series of Opera Range Cookers. The serious cook can select a beautiful design object to enhance the kitchen, which can reflect the skill of its owner by providing excellent culinary results from its wealth of functions and features. Smeg Appliances are constantly in line with the latest design trends. All features, from control knobs to handles, are designed to combine ease of use with innovation and research. These cookers are appealing, practical yet distinctive and styled to enhance the appearance of modern kitchens. All models are easy to use, easy to clean, reliable and manufactured to meet stringent safety and quality standards. EUROIDEA’s showroom:1)Rm 1-003,Tower 2 ,Easy Home,65 Beisihuandonglu,Chaoyang District, Beijing(13401091092),or 2)No. 3033,Kaixuanlu,Xuhui District,Shanghai (02154258960). 展厅1)北京市朝阳区北四环 居然之家2号厅1-003(13401091092);2)上海市 徐汇区凯旋路3033号甲(021-54258960).

Services - Home Accessories Links Relocations has invested and continues to invest in our core business – moving. We have buying power, global contracts, a great business model & above all else a Friendly approach to moving that makes us the Smart choice for our clients.

So wherever you are going – Call, Email or Skype. 010 8447 7496 or beijing@linksrelo. com or skypeID links.relocations AGS Depuis 1974, le Groupe AGS offre à ses clients toute une gamme de services permettant de déménager en toute sérénité.

AGS c’est un réseau mondial de 125 agences certifiées ISO 9001:2008 et qui travaille avec des agents membres des grandes organisations internationales de l’industrie (FIDI, IAM ) Tel : 8532 5288 email sales-beijing@agsfourwinds.com

Services - Printing see more at www.thebeijinger.com 10 YEARS OF HIGH QUALITY Production Printing experience and Marketing Promotion in all fields ranging from corporate adaptation to simple business brochures / pamphlet / leaflet / flyers. Clients include many corporate 500 companies as well as over 10 Five Star Hotels.

CIM is located 50 metres away fromC haoyang Customs Office. CIM can provide a full range of moving, storage, record management and expatriate documentation services. Multilingual and professional staff know what you expect and what makes you happy. Wherever you move, whenever you move, call CIM.Email: info@cimmover.com Web: www.cimmover.com

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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. Tel: (86) 10 5801 8088, www. crownrelo.com

see more at www.thebeijinger.com Rouge Baiser-Elise The French designer Elise de Saint-Guilhem creates very exclusive collections using beautiful linen and handmade embroideries: bedding, tablecloths, cushions, curtains... Also available in the boutique her collection of children bedding, clothes and nightwear, and tunics and pyjamas for adults. Mon-Sat 10:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:30am-5pm.

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see more at www.thebeijinger.com Legal Advice and Solutions for you as follows: Marriage and property allocation, labor dispute, market entry, set up company, invest in China, rent or purchase house, copyright, international transaction.Email: legal_practice@yahoo. com, legal_practice@yingkelawyer.comTel: (86) 15210052859

Computer and Email Specialists: Call CANDIS for free network security audits.

CANDIS specializes in office network installation with 24/7 Bi Lingual Support.

Services include structured cabling, telephone systems, network installation, dedicated broadband and hosting services.

Tel: 010-6464 0108 www.candis.com.cn Johnson Computer Connections deals in PC and Mac computers, peripherals and various digital equipments. Specialized onsite technical support using both Chinese & English language. We offer maintenance and services for hardware & software as well as internet access including wireless LAN, ADSL. Data recover, Telephone & network systems installation, IT Support and Outsourcing Consulting management.(0105165 9192 , www.johnson.net.cn )

Beijing Global Village Language School 1. More than 15 years history of Chinese teaching 2. Spoken Chinese. HSK. Business Chinese and College Entrance Exam Prep-Course 3. Free trial lesson 4. Global Village Language School Chinese group training 5. Tutoring for elementary and high school students Wu Dao Kou School: Diqiucun Building, Wu Dao Kou Subway station, Haidian District.

Wang Jing School: 2nd floor, Block-D Building, WangJing xiyuan phase2, Chaoyang District *College Entrance Exam Prep-Course: Wu-dao-kou campus, Tel (8610) 62538887/6264-5662; Wang-jing campus, Tel: 8472-2432

Beijing Mandarin School obtains a good reputation among foreigners. More than 60 teachers; tailor made textbooks; voted “The Professional Chinese Language School”; also recommended by BBC News

by Helen Leavey on Monday, 9 January 2006. We also offer Chinese culture class, Chinese cooking class; paper-cutting class & visa service and apartment rental service. Free Chinese Chit Chat on every Thursday 14:00-15:30 or 19:00-20:30, new group classes start on January 11th, 2010. E-tower: Room 904-905, E-tower, Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District. (数 码01大厦9层904室) Tel: 6508 1026 Fax: 6508 1126 Guangming Hotel: Room 0709, 7/F, Guangming Hotel office building, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District (光 明饭店7层0709室) Tel: 84418391/ 8652626 beijingmandarinschool@yahoo.com.cn www.beijingmandarinschool.com

Family Law Services Our experienced family law attorneys provide quality legal services to foreign citizens in China with respect to their family related issues, including marriage, divorce, custody, division of properties, ailment, and inheritance. 406, CYTS Plaza, 5 Dongzhimen South Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007. Tel: (8610) 5815 6467. Email: family@kingfieldlaw.com.

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Services - Tax see more at www.thebeijinger.com 1040 US & CHINA TAX SERVICES: Licensed & personalized US and China individual income tax specialists with over 10-years experiences. For tax return preparation and consultation services, please contact us: 1040 Consulting Services Co., Ltd. www.1040-cn.com / contact@1040-cn.com / Mobile: 1590-161-9688 Shanghai: (86 21) 6267-0393 / Beijing: (86 10) 5923-1099 US Tax Return Preparation US CPA with more than 15 years of experience preparing US tax returns for expatriates working overseas.

Tel.10-8559 1772/ 136 0133 6223. Email: winnie@sinousconsulting.com

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Cross Border is one of Beijing’s leading language training centers. We have an extensive client list ranging from Embassies to Fortune 500 Companies. To celebrate the opening of our third school we are launching an all-around promotion of all our Mandarin courses. We offer all students who sign on to any type of class at any level a 10% discount in any of our three schools. For more details contact our CBD Center: 65612488; or our Lido Center: 51358397; or our Shunyi Center: 84702310.

Berlitz is for people who are serious about speaking a new language. Join us for a free demonstration ad experience the Berlitz Method of over 125 years. Sign Up now! Add: Suit 801, Sunjoy Mansion, No.6 Ritan Road Contact person: Jason.

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Gaoli is a professional Chinese language school with guaranteed teaching quality and more than 10years history. We will refund money if the student hasn’t improvement after 5 hours study.

As well as many Individual / Group Chinese courses, HSK preparation, Business Chinese Test preparation, we have intensive program for you: 4 hours/day: Study one month: --- can communicate in Chinese for daily living Two months: --- can communicate in Chinese for daily living without much difficulty --- pass HSK basic level C Three months: --- be able to discuss simple questions and expres own opinions --- pass HSK basic level B~A Four months: --- be able to discuss complicated questions and express own opinions.

--- Pass HSK level 5~6 Five months: --- be able to write the article with simple rhetoric --- pass HSK level 6~7 Six months: --- be able to write the article with beautiful sentences and rhetoric --- pass HSK level 7~8 We also have program with 6 hours/day and please contact us for detail. * Our training for entry to Peking University, Peking University Health Science Center, Tsinghua University and Renmin University of China is on application.

Address: 2nd floor,Block A, Haisheng Group, No.45 Chengfu Rd.,Wudaokou, Haidian district.

The EX-PATS Mandarin School A subsidiary company of EX-PATS Life Group, • provides year round programs for local expatriates students.

• Super locations near Liangmaqiao Subway Station.

• Professional and experienced teachers.

• Group and Private class for all level.

• Private class starts at any time.

EXPATS Life Group also serves with reliable housemaid, car leasing, Visa help, English-speaking driver, driving license, vehicle registration service.

Tel: 64668379 or 13501237792 Add: 6F, Ambassador Hotel, B21 Jiuxianqiao Rd, Chaoyang District ada. han@expatslife.com www.expatslife. com

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Our school was authoritized HSK and BCT exam centers .Our own book “ Beautiful B ridge Spoken Chinese “ was published by Beijing Language and Culture University.

Having 16 years history of Chinese teaching, 100 teachers. We have longterm training contracts with corporate clients, including Air Bus, The Canadian Embassy and so on. Group class starts at 11th Jan; private class starts at anytime .HSK pre-training class is available.

Free attend to our Chinese character lesson on every Wednesday from 13:0014:30 Guangming Hotel: Room0503, 5/F.Tel: 84517605 Fax: 64680287 E-tower: Room903, 9/F.Tel: 65064409 Fax: 65046389 Capital Paradise Club: Tel: 80466114 Fax: 80461707 E-mail: info@bridgeschoolchina. com www.bridgeschoolchina.com The Frontiers School –Made Chinese Study Easier! –New beginner group class, small size and competitive price, start on 11th Jan. 2010 – Rmb1200/ 40hours, from 4-6pm Mon to Thurs, Promotional Afternoon classes are available. – Intensive class, 5hours/day, rmb1000/week, start on 11th Jan. 2010 www.frontiers.com.cn Dong Zhi Men Location: 010-64131548/1547; 东 直门外东中街30号楼3层 Jianwai SOHO: 010-59004648/49 建外SOHO09号楼702室

Cangjie Mandarin School 1. Spoken Chinese, HSK, BCT, YCT, business Chinese. Chinese Character, pronunciation 2. Small group: 2160yuan /3 months, Private class: 56yuan/lesson 3. Two free trial lessons with different teachers 4. Free Chinese Character Class on every Wednesday 18:0019:00,Saturday 10:00-11:00 5. New group classes start anytime every month with one person Tel: 6591-0933 1324-174-0100 Room 701, Heng’an Building South of the Pacific center (D,Tuanjiehu station, Subway line 10) Fesco International Teaching Center: Mandarin and Cultural Courses 85618287 85636133 www.fescomandarin. com.cn yxz@fescobusiness.com.cn fss@fescobusiness.com.cn

SBC Business Service (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Hotline: +86 10 59231166 Http: www.sbc.com.hk SBC was founded in 1995 as a leading business service and company register agency in Hong Kong. SBC is your best partner in setting up your representative office and in looking for instant office or virtual office services. In Beijing, SBC provides 52 offices to you, with over 2300sqm space. At SBC, our mission is to facilitate you to open the door to the world of maximum possibilities with minimum cost. Top Product: 1. Instant Office, 2.

Virtual Office , 3. Conference Service, 4.

Registration Support. Add: 11/F, Tower A, Gateway, No. 18 Xiaguangli, North Road, East Third Ring, Chaoyang District, Beijing.

Servcorp is recognized as the world’s finest serviced offices and Virtual Office provider. We are located in the prestigious addresses of Beijing surrounded by most of the major 5-star Hotels and shopping malls. Our professional team, state of the art technology and multi-function meeting rooms provide a total business solution and mobility. Oriental Plaza, W2, L6 and E2 L19, East Chang’an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Tel: 6810-8520 0000; China Central Place, Tower 3, L24, No.77 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District Tel: 6810-8588 0033 Regus 800-819-0091.The Regus Group is the world’s leading provider of pioneering workplace solutions, with products and services ranging from fully equipped offices to professional meeting rooms, business lounges and the largest network of videoconference studios. The Regus Group delivers a new way to work whether it’s from home, on the road or from an office. Regus has 5 centres in Beijing - China Life Tower | Kerry Centre | Lufthansa Centre | NCI Centre | Pacific Century Place, all in Chaoyan District. www.regus.cn, sales.china@regus.com CEO SUITE Beijing is your 1-stop business solution center designed to cater for all your business requirements: short term office space rental (hourly, daily, monthly), professional tel-answering & secretarial services, video-conferencing & secretarial services, video-conferencing & meeting facilities, company registration, staff recruitment and office administrative services. CEO SUITE guarantees a team of qualified & resourceful members to ensure a stress- and hassle – free business stay in Beijing. Centrally located in Beijing’s newest Twin Towers, CEO SUITE boasts great view from the 10th floor.

A direct underground subway system within the Tower ensures a more pleasant journey to work rain or shine! Log on our website www.ecosuite.com for more information.

Towers Offices at Oriental Plaza The Towers consists of eight office towers with business support facilities like function rooms for meetings, seminars and training, an executive business center and a full video conferencing center. Serviced offices cost upwards of USD700 per month.1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.

(8518 4411) www.orientalplaza.com Need an office? World Trade Center will be your best choice in Beijing, located in the mature Lufthansa business circle, surrounded by embassies, right next to airport highway and subway station, providing fully equipped office space and conference room for rent with sensible pricing, flexible lease terms and first class services under the international brand name World Trade Center. http://www.chinawtc.com/clubs/bj.asp juneyoung@chinawtc.com 8610-65906663 The Executive Center located in the heart of Beijing’s new 3rd embassy district, immediately adjacent to the new US, French and Korean embassies. Facilities include 32 full furnished and equipped offices, small meeting room, Boardroom, and a 50 person capacity training facility, video and teleconferencing facilities, secretarial and IT support services on-site.

5-star hotel facilities in the vicinity include the Renaissance and Hilton and Beijing International Airport is only a 15-minute drive away. 1701 Millennium Tower, 38 Xiaoyun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, Tel: 6410 8588 Website: www. executivecentre.com

Services - Landscaping & Gardening see more at www.thebeijinger.com Sureline Design and Constructions, an Australian company with many years of design and construction experience in private & commercial projects. We design & construct every aspect of the landscape including lawns, gardens, paths, patios, pergolas, decorative walls & features, water gardens, lily ponds, fountains, waterfalls, plus all electrical and plumbing installation. Even swimming pools & hot spas. We consider all environment issues in our design. Call Chi or Phillip to arrange an interview and conccept dicussion.65707 29.13911753922.13521753629.

Services - Serviced Apartments see more at www.thebeijinger.com Homes for Expats by Expats Home Abroad (www.homeabroad.com.cn) currently owns and operates nearly 70 rental properties in Beijing. Our properties are located in well established communities such as the River Garden, Jia Hao (Gahood) Parkview Tower, & Goldfield International complexes. All of our properties are either newly constructed or completely renovated with smart layouts for greater functionality along with updated facilities built with the highest grade materials.

Our aim is to modernize and revitilize the properties you want to be in, in the community you want to be in!

Maple Place Beijng Riviera offers a selection of 62 serviced apartments with a choice of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms on ground, middle and upper floors. Sizes range from 83 to 164 square meters. Ground floor units are equipped with own private gardens whereas upper floor units have individual open balconies. Apartments are available for short and long term lease. Housekeeping and laundry services as well as shuttle bus services are also offered to residents. Wireless internet and Intercom systems are provided in each apartment and in-house security is available around the clock. Tel: 84507583/6100/6188 Fax: 84506288 Email: sales.mapleplace@bjriviera.com Website: www.bjriviera.com

St. Regis Residences Beijing, 21 Jian Guo Men Wai Da Jie, STREGIS.COM/ BEIJING With 70 Apartment Residences, ranging from one to four bedrooms, the ideally situated fully serviced St. Regis apartments provide residents with unparalleled evels of service and beautiful facilities with numerous benefits including complimentary St. Regis Spa & Club Membership, breakfast buffet at the Astor Grill, 24 hour In Room Dining, the legendary St. Regis Butler Service and much more. Tel: 86.10.6460.6688 or 13501351113 Olive Yang for more information.

Oakwood Apartments Beijing with 236 residences, offering stylish and contemporary interiors, in studio, One/ Two and Three Bedroom floor plans between 58-171 m2, Located within the Ocean Express commercial and residential complex and nestled within landscaped gardens, The floor to ceiling windows afford wide views over the city or garden area and gives each apartment plenty of natural light and space. Major commercial buildings are just moments away. Facilities include coffee corner, 24 hours reception and concierge service and fully equipped fitness center, Tel: 8446 5888 Fax: 8446 7259 St. Regis Residences Beijing, 21 Jian Guo Men Wai Da Jie, STREGIS.COM /Beijing with 70 apartment residences, ranging from one to four bedrooms, the ideally situated fully serviced St. Regis apartments provide residents with unparalleled levels of service and beautiful facilities with numerous benefits including complimentary St. Regis Spa & Club Membership, breakfast buffet at the legendary St. Regis butler service and much more. Tel: 86. 10. 6460 6688 or 13501351113 Oliver Yang for more information The Westin Beijing, Financial street executive residences 9b financial street, Xi Cheng District Beijing 100032 PRC China Tel: 86 10 6606 8866, Fax: 86 10 6606 8899 website: www.westin.com/beijingfinancial The executive residences offer a combination of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. Each apartment is contemporary in design and features the Westin signature products. The residence also provides complimentary high speed Internet and continental breakfast.

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The Westin Beijing, Financial Street Executive Residences 9b Financial Street, Xi Cheng District Beijing 100032 PRC China Tel: 86 10 6606 8866, Fax: 86 10 6606 8899 Website: www.westin.com/beijingfinancial The newly opened Executive Residences offer a combination of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. Each apartment is contemporary in design and features the Westin signature products. The residence also provides complimentary high speed internet and continental breakfast. For more information or to make a reservation please visit westin.com/beijingfinancial or call 86.10.6606 8866

The Riverside Baroque Palace is the construction project implemented by “The Riverside Investments Group” it is the largest baroque complex of buildings in Beijing, Block C-E of The Riverside Baroque Palace which are the apartments with hotel style serviced, and provides 160 deluxe and comfortable apartments for you, ranging from spacious one-bedroom deluxe apartments to the three-bedroom deluxe premier apartments and many other styles of apartment in which equipped with elegant furniture, kitchen facilities and modern communication facilities as well. Phone: 8610-65518815; Email: madongmei@phm.com.cn

Villa Lifestyles has been serving the Shanghai and Beijing communities for four years. Our goal is to provide you with quality name brand products backed by impeccable service. We have the widest selection of BBQ’s and accessories, the Mosquito Magnet, trampolines, IQAir Air Purifiers and more. Give us a call to see how we can be of service to you. Euro Plaza 4th Floor No.99 Yu Xiang Road, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District, Beijing 101300 北京市顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆 广场四层 Store: 010-8046 1260; 6457 1922 www.villalifestyles.cn info@villalifestyles.cn

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ChinaTwexpert So I’m a moron, huh? Well, he’s the ambassador to a country that’s going to collapse next Tuesday!

Right @GordonChang?

2:11pm, Nov 17 from TweetDeck

@MisterChina You going to chime in here? Our whole livelihood is being undermined by a guy wearing magic underwear!

2:07pm, Nov 17 from Web= =

Many Americans can’t grasp Lao Tzu’s esoteric concepts of Dao, De, and Jing. #Buddhism 1:59pm, Nov 17 from Web

On reflection, oxymoron comment prolly because Huntsman doesn’t realize China is a land of contradictions, of Yin & Yang.

1:58pm, Nov 17 from Web

Ouch! Dissed by Amb. Jon Huntsman! Says “China expert” is an oxymoron, that “China experts” are kind of morons. L 1:50pm, Nov 17 from Web

US Ambassador John Huntsman Jr. just said “Don’t mistake me for being an expert, because I’ve been here for three months, and I’ve come to the conclusion that ‘China expert’ is kind of an oxymoron. And those who consider themselves to be China experts are kind of morons.”

1:48pm, Nov 17 from Web

Glittery Beijing, Shanghai not representative of Chinese cities. Needs to visit Dalian, Shenzhen, Hangzhou – real China.

1:21pm, Nov 17 from Web

Just explained concept of “guanxi” to some reporter who kept saying “So it’s like a network, or old boy’s club, right?” Hah! N00b!

12:50pm, Nov 17 from Web

I think I will call it “Not for all the T-Bills in China.” @ThomasFriedman can kiss my sweet pigu! #FriedmanSucks 12:45pm, Nov 17 from Web

Young president, ancient country... I feel an op/ed piece coming on. #ideafile 12:44pm, Nov 17 from Web

Obama visit offers both danger and opportunity. CN word for “crisis” contains both.

Reflect on that for a moment. #profound 12:33pm, Nov 17 from Web

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Just watched these White House bumblers handing business cards with one hand. #EPICFAIL #ChinaChallenged 12:27pm, Nov 17 from Web

But Obama has begun journey of 1000 li with single footstep into INTERESTING TIMES (anc. Chinese curse!)

9:45am, Nov 17 from Web

Cautiously optimistic re Obama visit. Confucius said, “Is it not also delightful to have friends come from afar?” #Confusionism 11:45pm, Nov 16 from Web

Busy season for China experts like myself. Cleared my sched to field inevitable deluge of press phoners.

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Inspired by Gady Epstein’s “FakeWhiteHouseReporter” series on Twitter during President Obama’s November 2009 visit.