the Beijinger August 2010

INSIDE: THE LATEST BARS, SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS, PLUS THE EVENTS YOU CAN’T MISS

The Cryptic World of CocoRosie p42 Alien Spies Among Us p38 The Full 3-D Terror of IMAX p52 Kraken Mind Control p40 Freakishly Smart Dolphins p56 MAD Architects p50 The Incredible Pain of Mixed Martial Arts p54 Chilling Desserts p28

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CONTENTS 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

Beijing Folk: Emerald anniversary Talk About Town: The best and worst in souvenirs Scene & Heard: Pretty people Lies, Damned Lies and …Statistics about PEK … plus your chance to win great prizes Features: The story behind performing dolphins and a look at the melting Himalayan glaciers … plus more eco-stats than ever

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 Ecology and Living Editorial Planner Mary Dennis Dining Editorial Planner Jen Leung Arts & Culture Editorial Planner Christine Laskowski Style Editorial Planner Tiffany Wang Dining Editorial Assistant Emily Young Copy Editor Lilly Chow Visual Planning Joey Guo Contributors Marc Beck, Kyle Chayka, Kara Chin, Christine Ho, Shelley Jiang, Kaiser Kuo, Emma Li, Robert Livingston, Sophia Mansbridge, Edward Ragg, Philippe Reist, Mike Robinson, Steven Schwankert, Joel Shuchat, Florence Sit, Charlene Wang, Wang Ge 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

COVER FEATURE Everybody’s got a travel horror story to tell ... we’ve picked the best. Also, we challenge experts and amateurs to book cheap flights and to pack a suitcase without making a mess.

What’s New: Ras Ethopian, Kitchen Igosso, Fennel, Wutengzhai, Sand Pebbles Lounge, Mian Dui Mian, Gung Ho! Pizza Feature: Fluffy Taiwanese shaved-ice desserts Alleyway Gourmet: Snacks for one kuai What’s New: The House, Contempio Cafe & Bar, Miss Saigon, Gulou 121 Clubhouse: High on Heels Give Us a Minute: Atmosphere Bar’s lofty heights Party Like an … Alien Have You Met: Blackwater Playlist: Philipp Grefer Livehouse: CocoRosie … plus reviews of M.I.A., Dou Wei, Arcade Fire and the Love in a Puff soundtrack

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What’s New: Shanghai Trio, Lee Pet, NY Fashion Studio, LMC Inspect A Gadget: Devices that make travel easier Fashion 5-0: Beachwear Get The Look: Denim isn’t just for jeans anymore Features: MAD Architects re-imagine Beijing, Deborah Brautigam talks Sino-African relations, and an interview with the man who brought IMAX to Hollywood Bookshelf: What Jim Boyce is reading Q&A: Beijing Sailing Centre Feature: Mixed Martial Arts star Zhang Tie Quan

Health Feature: AIDS in China Q&A: United Nations volunteers Hands-On: Swimming with dolphins

Long Weekend: Taiwan Feature: Irrepressible India

WHAT’S HAPPENING: The month at a glance EVENTS: Day-by-day listings for August THE DIRECTORY: Venues, venues, venues

Ich Bin Ein Beijinger: Kaiser’s take on the new book

by Jonathan Watts, When a Billion Chinese Jump

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CITY SCENE LIES, DAMNED LIES AND ...

Reasons For Being at Capital International Airport

Burger King You’re a plane spotter You’re an open-minded trainspotter You’re a sniffer dog You’re heading to Arrivals to greet visiting friends or family You’re heading to Departures to see off visiting family You simply love the final scene of Love Actually You know how to fly a plane “Hello sir! You need me carry your bag?”

Kenny Rogers’ Roasters This is what passes for fun in Shunyi Turns out your taxi Chinese isn’t so great after all

GENERATION GAP

EDITOR'S LETTER

T It’s too hot ...

Get out of town! When I was young, it was so hot that sheep used to give birth to yangrou chuan’r.

This month’s cover was inspired by the vintage movie poster for Night of the Living Dead.

Emma Li provided the screaming; Susu Luo froze the image for eternity.

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he van had seen better days, but then so must have the road. There we were, stuttering up a chalk track in Cambodia, on the way to a school for children who had been the victims of landmines. Clouds of dust obscured the view of everything but the sky, but we came to a halt and the dust dissipated. In a clearing, just 50 yards of scorching earth away from me, kids were playing a game of football. The same game of football you see the world over – unbridled joy across children’s faces, no other concerns in life other than the score in this game. Except that all of these children were all missing at least one limb.

They were on crutches but it didn’t stop the reckless abandon of head-on challenges or the attempts to school the other boys with silky skills.

It was the best thing that I have ever seen on my travels – probably because I didn’t expect it. No guidebook could ever have prepared me for this.

Upon my eventual return to the UK, it was no coincidence that I made my first tentative steps into coaching soccer and, unbeknownst to me, the first step in coming to Beijing.

Admittedly, not all experiences of travel are so life-changing – or even positive. For every time you skydive over the Great Barrier Reef, there’s a time that you get locked in a lift in Rome four hours before your flight departs. For every childhood memory of eating Nutella sandwiches

in a Breton fisherman’s boat, there is another one where your dad loses the keys to the Volvo on a beach and your mum uses language that you won’t comprehend until years later.

This month’s Cover Feature is all about the other side of travel – the instances that don’t involve blue seas and sandy beaches and cocktail umbrellas. The instances of waiting on a plane for five hours just to be told to get off and go back to the departure lounge with nothing but a cafeteria coupon as recompense. Everyone loves a horror story – as long as it’s not their own – so we’ve collected an overhead locker’s worth to make you squirm in your seat.

Hopefully, we’ve also got the remedies to some of your travel nightmares. If it’s related to booking airfare or packing your luggage, then we can help. If it’s more a case of how to deal with the elderly woman at the long-haul bus station who seems to think that you’re her brother, well, that’s another story …

Jonathan White Managing Editor

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SCENE & HEARD

On Jun 26, Yen celebrated six years of late-night partying. Photos courtesy of O2CULTURE Beijingers got all dolled up to celebrate ChinaDoll’s opening on Jun 23.

Photos courtesy of ChinaDoll

Suzie Wong’s 8th Anniversary Party on Jul 26.

Photos courtesy of Suzie Wong’s

Americans celebrate Independence Day on Jul 4 at ChinaDoll. Photos courtesy of ChinaDoll

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Shanghai Tang previewed its 2010 Fall/Winter collection on Jun 23 at their flagship store in the Yintai Center. Photos courtesy of Shanghai Tang

The 2010 Martell Artists of the Year were honored on Jul 16 at Today Art Museum.

The award-winning artists are photographers Bettina Rheims and Feng Hai, sculptor Liu Jianhua and painter Zhou Chunya.

Photos courtesy of Ogilvy Public Relations

Prada and Miu Miu previewed their 2010-2011 Fall/Winter sunglasses and eyewear collection at Westin Chaoyang Hotel on Jun 23.

Photos courtesy of Ketchum

Hotel G General Manager Alex Chakrabarti with Caribou during the band’s stay in July.

Photos courtesy of Hotel G

The Regent Beijing was awarded “Best Business Hotel Top 5” in China by HOTELS China Annual Hotel Award 2010.

Photo courtesy of The Regent Beijing

On Jun 29, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels celebrate the official 5-star accreditation of the Grand Millennium Beijing. Photo courtesy of Grand Millennium Beijing

On Jul 11, The St. Regis Beijing warmly greeted Argentina’s president, Dr. Cristina Fernandez.

Photo courtesy of The St. Regis Beijing

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CITY SCENE GOING UNDERGROUND

READER LETTERS

POST BAG Greetings,

Liked June’s issue and that music feature in particular, but (and this is not a complaint) just as food for thought re a possible follow-up article, am curious why certain of the better musicians are not mentioned in the issue, for example, Dominic (drums) who amongst other things, plays at Nashville Fridays, Eddie from Cui Jian’s band/others, Xiao Kong (piano), Matt Roberts/others from Ah-Q Jazz, Zhang Ling @CD, or new boy Greg Carroll (vocals/harmonica) who fronts a pretty good house band at Eudora Station ... or some of the other stalwarts whom have been playing for years in various venues (including me).

Perhaps we are dinosaurs, but all of us laid the foundation for today’s music scene and most still perform. For example, my old band Back Door are never mentioned in the history of rock in Beijing, but in fact we were the linchpin of live gigs in town in the late ‘80s/early ‘90s ... sometimes with Ado. Pe r h a p s J a m i e We l t o n’s comments were on the mark. ; ) Cheers, Pat Powers

The editors respond: Thanks for writing in, Pat. We knew when we started that it would be impossible to be comprehensive when discussing the Beijing music scene, so we decided to structure the feature around the best interview responses we received.

Based on the knowledge of our staff (some of whom have been here for a decade) and our Music Editor, we compiled a list of 50-odd musicians who have made a concerted effort in the music scene – then we contacted all of them for interviews. We also asked our interviewees to recommend other musicians who they thought deserved a mention.

Some failed to respond, some failed to be available for photos if they did respond and, inevitably, there will have been gaps in our knowledge.

That’s how we ended up with the final list of musicians in last month’s cover feature.

PINGGUOYUAN, LINE 1 SELLING POINT

FISH

HIKE

PRAY

because we don’t have many teeth left, and we can’t afford a set of false teeth.

It’s amazing you’ve been married for 60 years. What aspects of each other do you like most?

Li: Well ... It’s hard to say. Nothing.

Just make do.

Xu: He’s nothing special either.

As he said, just make do.

At the end of Line 1, Pingguoyuan is your jump-off point to reaching the scenic mountains, lakes and temples located to the west of Beijing.

Hop on a bus from the Pingguoyuan Subway Station West stop (地铁苹 果园站西), a few hundred meters southwest of subway exit A.

At Miaofeng Shan (妙 峰 山 ), average temperatures can be as much as 8°C lower than downtown.

The climb is not for the weak of heart, but shuttle buses are available to ferry visitors to the summit.

Take Bus 929 to Dingjiatan (丁家滩), then cab it to Miaofengshan.

Not a landlubber? Try Pearl Lake (珍珠湖), a mountain lake nestled up in the Taihang range. Rent a boat and some angling gear to reel in some fish. There are even shrimps and oysters in these serene waters.

Take Bus 929 to Zhenzhuhu Lukou (珍珠湖路口).

The countryside is perfect for a c o n te m p l a t i ve o u t i n g. Ta n z h e Temple (潭柘寺), built during the Jin dynasty (265-420 AD), is the largest and oldest Buddhist temple in Beijing – in fact, it’s said to be older than the city itself. Take Bus 931 to Tanzhe Temple.

BEIJING FOLK

EMERALD ANNIVERSARY

by Emily Young

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What are these French beans for?

Xu: For brunch. I’ll cook them with minced pork.

Li: We eat French beans three times a day. We don’t eat fruit.

Xu: Well, today I’ll add a stir-fried eggplant with green pepper, and a cucumber salad with garlic and vinegar sauce. We seldom eat fruit

How did you get to know each other and decide to marry?

Li: Xiangqin (introduced by relatives), of course. This was popular back in the 1950s, maybe as popular as today, but rather different.

We simply met, dated and got married. That’s that.

Xu: Li is lao Beijing for three generations, while I’m from the countryside of Hebei province.

What are your finances like?

Li: About 2,000 kuai pension per month. When I was working, I earned 70 kuai a month, and I could afford movies and Peking opera. It was only 0.1-0.2 kuai per ticket, you know.

Where did you work?

Li: Lugging paizi che (delivering goods), a large handcart usually loaded with tons of goods. I worked hard. I only rested one day every two weeks.

Xu: I used to sew in a department factory. I retired 30 years ago.

What do your children do?

Li: They are all out of work. So are our grandchildren.

PHOTO: EMILY YOUNG

r. Li (75) and Mrs. Xu (78) have been married for 59 years. They live in a 20sqm flat in Shuiduizi Dongli, Chaoyang District, and accompany each other from morning until night. The morning we caught up with them, they were sitting in the yard and snapping tips off French beans.

What’s your daily routine?

Xu: I wake up at 6am and walk to Tianyu Market to buy vegetables for the day. Then I’ll do the cooking or watch TV while I’m not cooking.

Li: I get up at 6.30am, help her clean vegetables, and then take a little walk with my walking stick. I’m not able to walk too much because of leg problems. Then I’ll sit with my wife and watch TV.

TALK ABOUT TOWN

THANKS … I THINK SOUVENIRS TO REMEMBER

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our friends are back from vacation, sharing their adventure stories, and handing out gifts they bought along the way. Congratulations! You’ve just acquired a brand-new toilet seat ashtray for your desk. Sound familiar? We sent Emma Li on the hunt for your souvenir stories: the good, the bad and the just plain bizarre.

“A cheap bootleg DVD of Cannibal Holocaust from Ecuador, because it’s banned practically everywhere else.”

Jason, 24, USA “I was touring Bali, Indonesia, and had no idea what to get as souvenirs.

I decided on purchasing 12 penisshaped wooden can-openers for my friends back home and handed all of them out at a classy French restaurant.”

Tonia, 20, USA

“My teacher went to Turkmenistan and came back with souvenirs for his students. I had the good fortune of receiving a little figurine of the Turkmenbashi.”

Melissa, 21, Germany

“I purchased my parents a glass sword filled with cognac. It was pretty cool until the thing shattered all over the floor.”

Chris, 23, USA

“A friend came back from Alaska and gave me a real wolf head mask with its eyes poked out. I left the mask in my room one day, only to find out later that my dog had chewed it to death.”

Melissa, 20, USA

“A friend once gave me a ‘Grow Your Own Girlfriend’ after he got back from the UK. Just add water and you’ve got yourself the perfect woman in less than 72 hours.”

Mike, 20, Singapore

MADE IN CHINA

PHOTOS: EMMA LI AND JOEY GUO

LONELY GOD CRISPS

Some products just overstep the mark and are downright offensive. It’ss obvious as to why in the case of “Lonely God.” Yes, that’s right – the outrage that I speak of is … the vegetable flavor.

Exactly what kind of food craving are they trying to encourage here? I’ve a good mind to lodge a complaint: If they are going to make angels look like Korean footballers or reshape the British flag, it should be for a flavor the kids like.

Available at Wu Mart

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ECOLOGY SAVE THE DOLPHINS HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT HOW DOLPHINS GET TO AQUARIUMS?

by Steven Schwankert

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However, The Cove has been criticized as a polemic that plays fast and loose with some of its facts, overlooking the benefits offered by having a few dolphins in captivity for public educational purposes. Critics also charge the film with overplaying the danger of the mercur y levels in dolphin meat consumed as a traditional food in Japan.

The most common species seen on film, television and at aquariums, and also the only species captured instead of slaughtered in The Cove, is the bottlenose dolphin. At the Beijing Aquarium (the only one of the city’s

three aquariums that has marine mammals), bottlenose dolphins perform twice per day.

Bottlenose dolphins first appeared in US aquariums around 1965. The popularity of the television show Flipper, in which the star animal was not only the friend but also frequently the rescuer of each episode’s human actors, fueled demand for live dolphin

PHOTO: MARY DENNIS

n early July, Academy Award-winning d oc u me nt a r y The Cove w a s f i n a l l y released in cinemas in Japan, having almost been kept out by threats against distributors and right-wing protestors who called the film anti-Japanese.

M ade by Louis Psihoyos, the stor y follows Ric O’Barr y, one of the original dolphin trainers for the 1960s television series Flipper. The film seeks to expose what O’Barry sees as the maltreatment of dolphins by humans worldwide, and focuses on the roundup and capture or slaughter of thousands of dolphins each year in Taiji Cove, Japan. Like author Peter Benchley b e fo re h i m , w h o c a m e t o re gre t h i s demonization of sharks in Jaws because it led to shark slaughter worldwide, O’Barry made The Cove in part because he’s ashamed of his role in popularizing dolphins as water park performers, which has led to an increase in their capture for such purposes.

The worst moments of the documentary, for the viewer, come when the director and his team go to Japan to film an annual dolphin roundup and cull – a bloody scene depicting the 20,000 dolphins that die in Taiji each year. The film justifies the scene (which is not suitable for children of any age) as a call to arms for dolphin lovers to protest the slaughter when it begins again this fall on September 1.

shows. Worldwide, nearly 3,000 of them now live in captivity in aquariums and water parks.

About one-third of dolphins currently living in captivity were also born there.

It is the performance of dolphins and other marine mammals that is the most controversial aspect of their overall captivity.

Doing tricks for audiences in exchange for food is seen by opponents of the practice as degrading and exploitativ-e. In fact, the most difficult “trick” for any dolphin to learn is how to eat a dead fish – in the wild, dolphins only hunt and eat live fish. Most behaviors in shows are extensions or modifications of those the animals exhibit in the wild – jumping, tossing items with their tail, and vocalizing are all part of a dolphin’s normal, if not daily, repertoire.

Also controversial is the size of dolphin pens and the sheer boredom that their confinement brings. They are social animals accustomed to roaming large swaths of oceans or bays; in captivity, their habitat is reduced to large pools with featureless bottoms.

The great ocean explorer J acques Cousteau, who would have been 100 this year, may have had the last word on the dolphin issue long before his death. “People protect what they love,” he said, seeing dolphin exhibitions as a necessary evil to educate the public about ocean animals at a time when humans saw the ocean as

THE MOST DIFFICULT “TRICK” FOR ANY DOLPHIN TO LEARN IS HOW TO EAT A DEAD FISH little more than a dumping ground, seafood market and occasional swimming pool.

Later in life, however, Cousteau became uncomfortable with the practice, preferring to see dolphins in their natural environment.

The makers of The Cove are unequivocal in their feelings about the practice. Answering a question on their website about whether it was acceptable to watch dolphin shows

performed by animals born in captivity, they answer, “It is the same question slave owners asked about children born into slavery.”

Regardless of The Cove’s success, dolphins are likely to remain on display in aquariums for some time to come. More important, though, is their fate in the wild. While capture for public display can impact local populations, the greatest dangers to all dolphin species are manmade disasters – such as the Gulf of Mexico oil spill – and habitat destruc tion, including fishing practices and overfishing, which can severely reduce dolphin prey species such as tuna.

Public opinion and action will determine the fate of the dolphins, not only in captivity, but in their own natural environment.

Bottlenose dolphins perform daily at the Beijing Aquarium, at 11am and 3pm.

Admission is RMB 120 for adults.

Beijing Aquarium. 18B Gaoliangqiao Xiejie, Haidian District (6212 3190) 北京海洋馆，海淀区高粱桥斜街18B

DOLPHINS AND PEOPLE

Early mariners were fond of dolphins, seeing them as a good omen. They also enjoyed a good relationship with fishermen, who often used the presence of dolphins to locate prey species such as tuna, until the latter half of the 20th century, when overfishing reduced global fish populations, and dolphins began to be seen as competitors.

CHINA’S BAIJI DOLPHINS

DOLPHIN-SAFE TUNA

China’s most famous endemic species, the baiji, a small, almost-blind dolphin that lives in the Yangtze River, was declared extinct in 2006 after a six-week international expedition to find remaining specimens turned up none. However, a follow-up expedition the next year did spot at least one animal, although the species may still be functionally extinct. Habitat destruction appears to be the primary cause.

In the mid-1980s, the public embrace of dolphins caused more challenges for fishermen in the form of boycotts of tuna products. Some commercial tuna fishermen would encircle pods of dolphins, trapping the tuna beneath, but often catching the dolphins as well, causing them to drown. The boycotts forced fishermen to use new nets that allowed dolphins to escape over the top while still retaining the tuna.

DOLPHIN FACTS Dolphins belong to the group Cetacea, which also includes all whales and porpoises.

As mammals, dolphins breathe air, give birth to live young and then nurse those young with milk from the mother.

Dolphins and whales are distinguished mainly by size. Orcas, often derided as “killer whales,” are the largest dolphin species.

Dolphins and porpoises are differentiated by the presence (or absence) of a pronounced snout – dolphins have them; porpoises don’t.

Dolphins are generally social animals (although river dolphins appear to spend more time alone and less in pods, perhaps due to the relatively confined riverine environment and poor visibility). As such, it is rare to see single dolphins kept in captivity.

Although many dolphin species appear to be affixed with a permanent smile, that seeming happy face is merely an anatomical anomaly.

Dolphins do not have facial expressions in the same way that humans do, and as such, may actually be angr y or depressed while still appearing to be “smiling.”

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ECOLOGY

PEACE DEPENDS ON WATER OVER ONE BILLION PEOPLE RELY ON THE GLACIERS IN THE TIBETAN PLATEAU

by Mary Dennis

is indisputable, however, is that they are melting. Ninety-five percent of the 680 glaciers that Chinese scientists monitor are losing mass.

As they disappear, Asia’s primary water supply is disappearing with them. The glaciers feed most of the major rivers in Asia, including the Ganges in India, the Yellow and the

Yangtze in China, and the Mekong in Southeast Asia. Disagreements between countries (including India and China) over damming and diverting water from the diminishing supply have already begun.

The livelihood of many people living on the Tibetan Plateau has already been affected, as the number

of livestock the area can support dwindles. Speculation varies over when the glacial retreat will begin to seriously affect Asia’s water supply, with many saying somewhere between 10 to 50 years from now. When it does, it will result in water, electricity and food shortages, as well as widespread migration and international disputes.

ECO STATS Most of the glaciers in the Leh region of Kashmir have disappeared in the past

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The Chinese government has spoken of a

billion

years. Remaining glaciers

10 kilometers, and the 150 meters.

have retreated by as much as snow line has risen

divert Tibet’s Yarlung Tsangpo River (which becomes the Brahmaputra in India). India has said it will not accept any

Scientific American

plans by China to divert the Brahmaputra river waters.

The Hindu

The ice cap on Uganda’s highest peak has recently split.

According to researchers, the ice cap was

6 sq km

Climate change and diminished water supplies could reduce

50 years ago. It is now less than 1 sq km.

BBC The US Geological Survey has predicted that Glacier National Park in Montana could have no glaciers by Currently,

2020.

25 of the about 150 original glaciers remain.

Associated Press

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USD 62

“South-to-North Water Diversion” project to

cereal yields in South Asia by China plans to build

5% within 3 decades.

59 reservoirs in Xinjiang to collect

glacial runoff from the Tibetan Plateau.

National Geographic

PHOTOS: GREENPEACE

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he rate at which the glaciers in the Tibetan Plateau are melting has become a hot topic of debate in recent years.

The World Glacier Monitoring Service has stated that the Himalayas are “strongly underrepresented” in glacier monitoring data, making it hard to make an accurate assessment. What

PHOTOS OF EVEREST’S RONGBUK GLACIER, TAKEN FROM SIMILAR LOCATIONS (NOT IDENTICAL DUE TO EROSION), 40 YEARS APART, IN 1968 (TOP) AND 2008

GLACIAL RETREAT WILL RESULT IN WATER, ELECTRICITY AND FOOD SHORTAGES, AS WELL AS WIDESPREAD MIGRATION AND INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES

Of the

32 species of oceanic dolphins, 6 are currently

endangered.

Typesofdolphins.net

53%

of dolphins that survive the capture process

will die within the first three months.

Wild dolphins travel up to

40 miles every day.

Dolphins-world.com

The dolphin hunting season in Taiji, Japan, which results in the deaths of up to

26,000

dolphins each year,

is scheduled to begin on September 1.

Wall Street Journal

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FEATURE

IN-FRIGHTENTERTAINMENT ONCE YOU LEAVE THE SAFETY OF HOME, WHO CAN SAY WHAT TRAVEL HORROR AWAITS?

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aughable accidents, jaw-dropping rudeness, crushing setbacks, public tantrums, granite-faced bureaucrats ... and pure bad luck.

Is there anything more deliciously perverse than hearing about somebody else’s disastrous vacation? Alternately, is there

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ent to Barcelona for the Sonar Festival this year. After the World Cup game between England and Algeria, we went to La Ramblas, where we found lots of Algeria fans celebrating. We were all singing songs together, and some guy even came up and hugged my colleague. Ten minutes later, my colleague found his wallet was gone – cash, cards, the lot. Gang of thieves.

N.B. Moral: Pickpocketing isn’t a matter of life and death; it’s much more important than that.

anything more cathartic than transforming a calamity into a rollicking or melodramatic saga for an eager audience?

Call it Schadenfreude, call them cautionary tales, call it whatever you want. These poor travelers need to tell these lurid tales as much as you want to hear them. Just sit back and enjoy.

I booked a connecting flight from Mexico City on some tinpot airline, and it was delayed for 48 hours. The airline put me up in a hotel in town, meals and transportation included. I went out looking for an Internet bar to let my sister know I would be delayed, but I found a real bar instead.

So I had a beer, then another, and in the midst of the second I got a head rush and tried to push my way to the street, woozy. Some concerned citizens wondered if I wasn’t alright. I couldn’t believe a beer and a half would make me sick.

I woke before dawn on a sidewalk bench with an empty wallet and emptied ATM card, and an empty memory too. I didn’t find my hotel till after sunrise.

Meanwhile my sister hadn’t heard from me and my airline wouldn’t pick up their phones, so she set off a manhunt in the Distrito Federal that ended two days later when Interpol hailed me at the airport and lent me a phone to call her.

This is how I lost 2,000 dollars in two days in Mexico City, and it wasn’t even a thrill – just a blank spot and a weeklong headache.

M.P.J. Moral: Beware the bartender. Your cerveza might have roofies in it.

My hotel in Shunde was surrounded by hookers – 20 to 30 of them at peak hours. I got stuck surrounded by a circle of them outside 7-11 and was being pulled in literally five directions. I found out they had nicer business cards than I do. Then I watched as some hardcore bargaining went on between the girls over a single customer, each trying their best to outdo the others with lower

ICAN’TBELIEVEIFORGOT…

A CHECKLIST FOR 21ST CENTURY TRAVEL

As if travel didn’t already involve enough stress, the rules keep changing. Even frequent travelers can be caught off-guard by the discrepancy in policies (for example, between different airlines).

So here’s a rundown of essential questions to ask yourself before you embark on your next trip.

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prices. (How bad do you have to be if you’re half the price of the others?) Finally, a local guy involved in the bidding got his girl. He took a look at me, then asked “Do you want to share?”

A.Y. Moral: Every professional needs a good business card.

Passport expiration date: “Some countries require that your passport be valid not only for the duration of your visit, but also for 3-6 months after your entry OR return from their country.” Avoid unpleasant surprises at the border by checking first.

(Note to jet-setters: Your passport’s also got at least a couple of blank pages, right? Just checking.)

C h e c k i n g - i n : I f y o u’r e planning to save time by printing your boarding pass at home, make sure your printer isn’t about to run out of ink. If you’re planning to check-in at one of those automated kiosks, do you need to bring the credit card you used to book the ticket? If you’ve gotten a new passport recently, do you need to bring along the old passport to verify your China visa status?

I’ve had a good life, I think, and there was a time when I wanted to give back. So my wife and I volunteered on a surgical mission to the Bolivian lowlands. We sat a two-hour flight from Indianapolis to Miami, paced the terminal for six hours in Miami International, sat six-and-a-half hours to La Paz where the Andes soar higher than your wingtips, sat onboard for an hour-plus while we took on new passengers and refueled, then sat an hour-and-a-half to Santa Cruz de la Sierra where, bag-eyed and thirsty, we deplaned.

The immigration official stamped a ten-year visa in the “Notes” page of my passport. Then he flicked through my wife’s Chinese passport and asked for her other passport. We told him she only had that one, and he said that we had to leave the country immediately.

That was not an option.

Interpol came over, and I explained that, six months prior, the Bolivian consulate in Miami had assured us that with a Chinese passport and an American green card my wife was entitled to a visa on arrival. I showed him letters of invitation from the Santa Cruz health ministry proving our mission of mercy. The copper waggled handcuffs in my wife’s face and told us to get on the plane and scram on back to Miami.

Well, we got back on the plane.

After takeoff, a stewardess trundled the dutyfree cart down the aisle and asked if we were interested in donating money to UNICEF for Bolivian orphans. I told her no.

We sat six hours back to Miami, missed our connecting flight, laid up a night and then sat two more hours back to Indianapolis.

So that’s what charitable intentions got me, and I’ll think long and hard before I indulge them again.

M.P.J. Moral: Charity begins at home.

When my mom failed to appear three hours after her scheduled landing in Beijing – and despite the apathetic woman at the information desk confirming her “arrival” – I took matters into my own hands.

I marched over to passport control and said, “I’m not a ticketed passenger, but my mother is lost and I need to find her. Either let me in, or chase after me!” The customs officer called security, who searched the terminals and sifted through the day’s immigration forms, to no avail.

Truly exasperated, I headed back to the nowunstaffed airline offices and vaulted over the counter to access the airline’s computer. One of the service agents soon returned and wrested control of the computer terminal from me. Still, she offered no help, despite my cursing, tears, threats and attempts at bribery. I was certain my mother was dead.

Five hours into the search, I was led to the police, and threw another monumental hissy fit when their search was put on hold for a bucket of KFC. After six hours, the cops found me, grabbed my arm, called me an idiot, and thrust me into the arms of my beaming mother. She was as surprised as I that the airlines had failed to register her flight change.

J.T. Moral: Fools rush in where those who fear being called an idiot by the police fear to tread.

Here’s how I lost weight in Central Asia.

Outside a gold-mining town in Kyrgyzstan, I’d climbed off the path to hunt for petroglyphs.

A rotten handhold sent me skidding down five stories of dirt and basalt, cutting my legs up pretty good. I hiked back to my hired Jeep and bought two bottles of vodka. I drank one and splashed the other over my legs.

The hostess at my homestay took me to a hospital, where my legs were dressed. Her husband drove me back to my room. The hostess told me the car was a courtesy today, but tomorrow I should pay for the convenience when I returned to the doctor to change the dressings.

I was traveling with an emergency cache of dollars and a bank card. There were no banks in this village. My cash reserves would cover the room and doctor’s bills and a ride out of town, without slack for anything else. So every day

Baggage fees: Oh, airlines.

They charge for excess, overweight and oversized checked bags – and now they’re eyeing your laptop carry-on as an additional income stream.

Do you know how much your carrier will charge you if you exceed their limits? Do you have a Plan B that doesn’t involve unpacking and repacking all of your bags at the check-in counter?

Airport security: What new items have they added to the “no-fly list”? Do you know the “3-1-1” rule for carry-on liquids and gels?

Did you know that snow globes and gel shoe inserts are carry-on no-nos if you’re departing from a US airport? And as for full-body scanners … well, there’s not much you can do about those. Smile for the backscatter X-ray machine.

for a week I shuffled stiff-legged to the hospital and back, and my hostess offered me complimentary toast and blackcurrant jam once a day.

I got hungry, but seeing as the outhouse was a squatter and I couldn’t bend my legs, the diet had its benefits.

M.P.J. Moral: Bring cash. And some more cash.

A couple of years ago, I was flying on a ticket booked for me by a client. The staff of a certain Canadian airline checked my passport and issued me a boarding pass. At the boarding gate, they checked my passport against my boarding pass again and let me on board. Soon, another Chinese man came to claim the seat that I was sitting in. To my astonishment, my boarding pass had the same name and seat number as the one he had. Except for the last name, the passenger name was not mine. The airline staff busied around for a couple of minutes, then declared I had to leave the plane.

I asked them to look for my own booking. They said I didn’t have one.

In my fury, I forgot the fact I had checked luggage in. So did the airline. They threw me off the plane and took off with my luggage. The airline’s “customer service manager” at the airport was totally unapologetic and extremely rude. In the end, I bought a new ticket and caught up with my luggage later, while my ordeal was picked up by a major national newspaper.

R.C. Moral: Check your travel documents. Then check them again. If necessary, change your name to avoid confusion.

In-flight meals: Will the airline be serving you a hot meal, or have belttightening measures forced them to cut back to mere peanuts? Maybe you should pack a sandwich for the flight? Or at least bring small bills if you’re planning to buy meals on board. Most airports have plentiful dining options, but add in the pre-boarding time, actually getting to

the airport, and holdups at the scanners, and you can never be 100 percent sure you’ll have time to grab a bite before the flight.

Wi-Fi: Fre e w i re l e s s has never been more w i d e l y av a i l a b l e, b u t not all hotspots are as c oz y a n d s a fe a s t h e one in your favorite hutong cafe.

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couldn’t help him. He thanked us and left.

Minutes later, a French police officer approached us and asked for our IDs and wallets.

The officer told us that the man who just spoke to us was a known drug dealer, and warned us to be careful about who we got talking to. He handed everything back, and we thanked him.

It was only later that we realized we were missing over EUR 2,000 from our wallets.

L.G. Moral: Trust no one.

Especially French police officers.

In Xinjiang, we decided to camp (illegally) out by Lake Kanas, within sight of the Russian and Kazakh borders. We hired the cheapest mianbao che driver we could find to drive us the eight hours or so north, through what was mostly barren desert.

About an hour into the drive, and without a sign of civilization in sight, our driver turned to us and matter-of-factly informed us he’d just gotten out of jail. “Oh, for what?” we asked nervously. “Murder,” he casually replied. “Nine years ago I stabbed a man to death.”

Rolling into town that night, our friend Jeremy agreed to share a 15-kuai hostel room with our driver, whom we had affectionately dubbed “Slash.”

The next morning, we were all like, “Jeremy, how was it rooming with Slash?”

“Oh man, it was great!” said Jeremy. “We had a pushup contest, we were showing each other our muscles, I took off my shirt, he took off his shirt … then I’m pretty sure he tried to wash my feet!”

We then spent the next three days hiking and avoiding the authorities in southern Siberia.

M.B. Moral: If somebody tells you that they’ve done time, don’t ask them why.

While my husband and I were touring some historic buildings on a trip to Paris, a guy stopped us and asked for directions. Being tourists, we

Big airpor ts rarely devote copious resources to securing every wireless network in the vicinity, which makes these travel hubs an ideal locale for hackers to set up “poisoned” or “evil twin” hotspots. So, is the anti-virus and anti-spyware program on your laptop reliable and rigorously up-to-date?

Might this finally be the time to invest in a VPN?

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My friend, a practicing nurse, was flying from Boston to Beijing with a layover in San Francisco.

During the flight, she approached a flight attendant to purchase an in-flight meal.

The flight attendant was incredibly rude, telling my friend: “Sorry, sweetie, but you’re going to have to ask Mommy and Daddy to use their credit card. We don’t take cash.” My friend politely told the flight attendant that she was an adult and had her own credit cards, thank you very much, returning to her seat in a huff.

As soon as the plane landed, there was a call on the intercom for a medical professional. An elderly woman in first-class wouldn’t wake up.

When my friend went to the front of the plane to offer her help, she encountered that same rude flight attendant, this time in need of her help. As my friend proceeded to resuscitate the woman, who’d taken one too many painkillers, the flight attendant stood by, mortified and apologetic.

C.L. Moral: Be friendly to everyone on a flight – you never know who might have the ability to save your life.

Coming back from Inner Mongolia on May Day weekend, we failed to account for the fact that it was, well, May Day weekend. Thus we couldn’t get train tickets back to Beijing, save for standing tickets on an overnight train. Packed in like human cattle, the train was so crowded that we couldn’t even move our arms above our shoulders, much less sit down. For six hours.

On top of that, the crowd, fueled by some nationalist rag whose headline proclaimed “America is afraid of China” and good oldfashioned alcohol, started taking out their frustrations on the laowai. It was a long six hours.

M.B. Moral: If you can afford to fly, do so.

H e a l t h : We ’ l l a s s u m e you’ve gotten all the shots recommended by the latest travel advisories (e.g. wwwnc.cdc.gov).

If you’re packing medication (either prescription or over-the-counter) for your trip, do you have a back-up plan in case you run out of your supply?

On a hilltop of dry grass overlooking the Shaolin reser voir we found a dead guy. He wore a button-down blue shirt and dress shoes. His nose was rotted to a snout, his eyelids stretched taut over empty sockets and his hair grew into the dirt. Beside him was an empty erguotou flask and a crumpled water bottle with the lid off.

We thought about getting his wallet from his chest pocket to show the police, but when we got close we smelled him. Instead, we snapped photos and hiked on. We tied plastic bags to mark the overgrown route and once we were off the mountain we rode a taxi to a police station. We showed the cops the pictures; they buzzed with excitement and, carrying metal chests of forensic equipment, hopped in their cars and sped off to the trailhead, towing us in the back seat.

They meant for us to guide them to him, but we were dog-tired from trekking all day and to prove it showed our arms torn by brambles and our shirts stiff from old sweat. We told them they couldn’t possibly find the dead guy before sunset.

They had us delete the photos and set off anyway in their dress shoes and creased trousers. A flunky drove us to the bus station. As I saw the people there I thought to myself, “I know how you will look when you die.” The idea made me shiver.

M.P.J. Moral: There’s no helping the dead.

One winter, I traveled to a small town called Heihe in Heilongjiang. Only a single river separates Heihe from Russia. The river was frozen and covered with heavy snow. I just walked along the bank, and went down to the frozen river. My walk didn’t last long.

Someone shouted to me from behind; I turned back and saw this Chinese soldier pointing his gun at me shouting “Don’t move.” Instinctively, I raised my hands up. The soldier didn’t explain too much, he just talked to someone on his walkietalkie. After an endless wait, a car came along the frozen river, and I was sent to a military office.

They checked everything in my bag and all the pics on my camera.

After I explained I was just an English major on holiday, they gave me an English book and made me read it out loud to prove it. After they found out I was just a student and didn’t intend to cross the border, they released me. After that, I didn’t feel like staying in Heihe any longer.

L.C. Moral: When you’re walking a fine line, don’t tread on thin ice.

Currenc y: I f you’re planning to bypass the currency exchange counter by using credit cards or withdrawing cash from ATMs, make sure you know not only about the surcharges but also the prevalence of your par ticular ATM network on the ground. What’s your contingency plan if none of your cards are accepted?

Access to cash is crucial, for obvious reasons. Several of the aforementioned issues can be resolved by throwing money at the problem. But if you find yourself without any money to throw, you’ll be getting a tutorial in the nearforgotten arts of The Awkward Collect Call and The Endless Waiting for the Wire Transfer.

See www.thebeijinger.com/blog for links to useful travel articles.

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THE GREAT BEIJINGER TRAVEL BOOKING CHALLENGE

ou’ve booked your flights and accommodation. You did it all by yourself, without the help of a single other soul. Travel’s convenient like that nowadays. But something’s nagging at you … did you get stiffed? Why do your friends always get better prices than you? Could you have saved a few extra kuai? To find out, we put three booking methods to the test. We gave our three contestants – one travel professional, two regular Joes – a series of itineraries and challenged them to battle it out to find the best deals they could within a given time limit.

THE CONTESTANTS • Regular Joe #1 was restricted to making bookings solely through official websites (i.e. airline, hotel websites). This contestant had to book every individual item separately – no package deals.

• Regular Joe #2 was able to call upon all resources at hand (excluding industry contacts, etc).

• A traditional travel agent summoning all his/her professional wits to get the best deal available.

THE FIXED ITINERARY CHALLENGE ITINERARY 1 Travel dates: October 1-10 (9 nights) Number of travelers: 2 adults Destination: Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH) Round-trip airfare: Economy-class (2 adults) Hotel: Minimum 3-star Extras: One-day pass for Legoland (2 adults) Time limit: 24 hours

ITINERARY 2 Travel dates: October 1-10 (9 nights) Number of travelers: 2 adults Destination: Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA (FLG) Round-trip airfare: Economy-class (2 adults) Hotel: Minimum 4-star Extras: Car rental (2-seater, convertible) Time limit: 24 hours

AIRFARE

HOTEL

LEGOLAND

TOTAL COST

Regular Joe #1

RMB 9,177

3-star Comfort Hotel Osterport RMB 574/night

RMB 526

RMB 15,395

Regular Joe #2

RMB 19,196

RMB 632

RMB 27,928

Travel agent

RMB 11,270

RMB 640

RMB 22,620

Regular Joe #1 Regular Joe #2 Travel agent

(Aeroflot)

(KLM) (SAS)

3-star Absalon Hotel RMB 900/night 4-star Scandic Sydhavnen RMB 1,190/night

AIRFARE

HOTEL

CAR RENTAL

TOTAL COST

RMB 7,862

4-star El Tovar RMB 847/night Distance from Grand Canyon: 1.6km

RMB 1,200/day

RMB 27,485

RMB 38,348

3-star The Grand Hotel RMB 1,220/night Distance from Grand Canyon: 2km

RMB 487/day

RMB 54,198

RMB 11,470

4-star Golden Nugget, Las Vegas RMB 580/night Distance from Grand Canyon: 500km

RMB 1,525/day

RMB 31,940

(Hainan Airlines/ US Airways) (United Airlines) (United Airlines)

THE RESULTS One look at Regular Joe #2’s credit cardmaxing findings tells you that booking directly through the official channels is a mug’s game.

Our travel agent managed to book us into a 4-star Copenhagen hotel and still spent less money than Regular Joe #2 on a trip to Legoland. Likewise, Regular Joe #2’s best efforts to book a trip to the

Grand Canyon still tallied up to a staggering RMB 54,198 – almost twice as much as Joe #1’s total.

That left our savvier traveler up against the travel agent, and in many instances Regular Joe #1 came out on top (by using aggregator sites such as Kayak.com, Vayama.com and CheapOair.com).

Our travel agent managed to fish up some good

deals, but we have to question the logic of booking a hotel located 500km from one’s destination.

Go for the convenience of a travel agent by all means, but do your research – the more specific your demands, the better the deals they’re likely to come back with.

THE SPONTANEOUS TRAVELER CHALLENGE After all that, we just wanted to get away, and it didn’t matter where. So we gave our contestants one more challenge.

Each was given a target budget and then asked to find three weekend destinations within that budget. We chose the two best options that each presented us with ...

ITINERARY 3 Dates: Friday, July 30–Monday, August 2 Number of travelers: 1 adult Destination: Anywhere!

Round-trip airfare: Economy-class Time limit: 2 hours

Regular Joe #1 Target budget: RMB 2,000

Regular Joe #2 Target budget: RMB 5,000

Travel agent Target budget: RMB 8,000

Round-trip airfare to Dalian on China Southern and three nights at the 3-Star Star way Yuyuan Hotel.

Cost: RMB 1,231

Round-trip air fare to Ho Chi Minh City on China Southern and three nights at the 3-star Sammy Hotel.

Cost: RMB 4,234

Round-trip airfare to Bangkok on Thai Airways and three nights at the 5-Star Centara Grand WTC Hotel.

Cost: RMB 4,500

Round-trip airfare to Seoul on Asiana and three nights at the 2-star Ujin Guesthouse.

Cost: RMB 2,030

Round-trip air fare to Ulaanbaatar on Air China and three nights at the 3-star Seoul Hotel.

Cost: RMB 3,812

Round-trip air fare to Bali on Cathay Pacific and three nights at the 3-star Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel.

Cost: RMB 5,850

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CASE CLOSED THE PACKING CHALLENGE

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ith a start, you wake in horror. You slept through the alarm. It’s 11am, you’re supposed to be on a 12.30pm flight – and you haven’t packed yet. Damn.

How are you going to get all that into your tiny suitcase? Throw it all together and hope that nothing breaks? Or take your time and risk missing the flight? And how are you going to get that commemorative Zhou Enlai plate back home in one piece? We sensed a Packing Challenge and recruited two willing victims to take part.

THE CHALLENGE

We gave our amateur a suitcase and a set of standard items typical for a week away from Beijing. In addition to clothing – and lots of it – we included the following “high-risk” items:

The Amateur: Tom Cattanach

A one -man packing nightmare, young Thomas went home for two weeks last December armed only with two plastic grocery bags full of clothes. He tried to check in his plastic bags as luggage. He failed.

The Expert: Yu Jing

A seasoned travel professional, Jing is a flight attendant with SAS Scandinavian Airlines. She is used to living out of a suitcase, and certainly taught Tom a thing or two about packing.

- Shampoo

- Linen pants

- Sunblock

- Packet of banana chips

- Aftershave

- Cookies

- “Antique” dishes

- Ceramic David Beckham stationery holder

- Bottle of wine

Once he finished packing the case (and it only took him three minutes), we flipped it over, sat on it and threw it down some stairs to simulate the loving touch of a baggage handler. Then we opened it up to assess the damage ...

Then we let the professional show him where he went wrong.

BAD PACKING

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GOOD PACKING

“STASH SMALLER OR BREAKABLE ITEMS IN YOUR SHOES.” “PLASTIC BAGS ARE A MUST FOR ANYTHING THAT COULD SPILL ...

AND DIRTY LAUNDRY TOO.”

“WRAP FRAGILE OBJECTS IN LAYERS OF CLOTHING TO CUSHION THEM.”

“ROLLING ALSO PREVENTS WRINKLES!” “SAVE YOUR LARGER, HEAVIER ITEMS OF CLOTHING (OR TOWELS) FOR THE TOP LAYER.” “DON’T FORGET THE STRAPS – THEY’LL MINIMIZE MOVEMENT.”

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FUN & GAMES WIN STUFF

PEKING PIC

Win dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant (worth RMB 300) by correctly answering this month’s Trivia Travails.

Answers to editor@thebeijinger.com

Be first to spot this month’s Bogus Ad and win two vouchers for Tai Dian Spa (worth RMB 398 each).

Answers to marketing@thebeijinger.com

Also up for grabs this issue are: a Leffe gift pack 2 seafood buffets at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing a RMB 300 voucher for Budapest Hungarian Restaurant 2 tickets to “One Night in Vegas” at Suzie Wong’s 4 pairs of tickets to the Great Pool Party and a bottle of Norton 2008 Finca La Colonia Merlot To win these prizes, look out for the competition questions throughout this month’s issue!

This fellow’s canary no longer redirects to Hong Kong. Photo by Xiao Yi. Got a Peking Pic? Send it to editor@thebeijinger.com for a chance to win a bottle of Norton 2008 Finca La Colonia Merlot.

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

Answer them correctly and win free stuff!

TELL US A JOKE Answers to July’s Trivia Travails:

This month’s prize is a RMB 300 voucher for Ganges Indian Restaurant.

1. c) Robert Downey, Jr. 2. b) cock fighting 3. d) Au Revoir Simone 4. d). khaki, navy and green 5. b) Ha Zhi 6. d) linguistics 7. a) a “900” 8. d) walking sticks

E-mail answers to editor@thebeijinger.com

Last month’s winner was Kishore Marodia.

1. When did Huxley open his first bar? a) 1995 b) 1998 c) 2001 d) 2004

2. CocoRosie consider their critics to be all of the following except:

5. How many pieces of Ta Ta bubble gum can you buy for RMB 1? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

6. Which film was not screened as an IMAX film?

a) bored b) cliché c) perceptive d) heteronormative

a) The Matrix Reloaded b) The Matrix Revolutions c) 2012 d) Apollo 13

3. Which tower in Taipei was once the world’s tallest building?

7. How many dolphins are killed annually in Taiji Cove, Japan?

a) Taipei TV Tower b) The Petronas Towers c) The Palace Museum d) Taipei 101

a) over 5,000 b) over 8,000 c) over 20,000 d) over 50,000

4. What does the “NY” in NY Fashion House stand for?

8. How many people in China are currently living with HIV/AIDS?

a) New York b) Nice and Young c) New Youth d) New You

a) 5,000 b) 25,000 c) 740,000 d) 1 million

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Johannes Mayr – F&B Director, Kempinski Hotel Beijing A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store, but couldn't find one big enough for her family.

She asked a stock boy, "Do these turkeys get any bigger?"

The stock boy replied, "No ma'am, they're dead."

DINING

NIBBLES ARRIVALS Sanlitun Village South is chockfull of newbies. Early this month, Mosto is introducing Modo, which will serve delectable nibbles and 18 wines by the glass. Dairy lovers will be excited about Wondermilk, which offers frozen yogurt made fresh with milk sourced from its own farms. Soon to come to the top floor are barbecue joint Flamme, a new Stumble Inn and the Russian Queen’s Konditorei.

A little south, Terra is set to open at the Rickshaw’s old location. The folks behind SALT are backing this contemporary Peruvian restaurant, which will serve innovative cocktails and a whole lot o’ fish – half the menu will consist of ceviche.

Enough of Sanlitun. For serious fastfood fans, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs will open early this month at Le Mall in Wukesong, with a second to follow soon.

Japanese restaurants are popping up everywhere. Du, a trendy bi-level restaurant/bar has opened near The Place, and Geba Geba serves up simple, elegant cuisine near Chaoyangmenwai. Invincible Ramen will open a branch in Jianwai Soho within the next two months.

BLUE SKIES, FLOWERING GARDENS, BUCOLIC CHARM? YES, IT'S STILL BEIJING

CAPITAL BITES

Rumor also has it that Agua, formerly of the Legation Quarter, will reopen on the fourth floor of Nali Patio … Agua fans, stay tuned.

JEN LEUNG TRIES TO ESCAPE THE CITY

PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORCHARD

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ugust is disgustingly muggy and the pollution astounding.

Most smart people got the heck out of Dodge and booked holidays to see some sights, breathe some fresh air, and escape Beijing’s summer heat. For the not-so-lucky, we must make do. As they say, necessity is the mother of invention, and if we’re stuck here, let’s at least pretend (even if just for one leisurely meal) that we’ve dashed off to some exotic vacation spot. Actually, it’s not even that hard.

Less than an hour’s drive provides the greenery sorely lacking within the Ring Roads. Have brunch at The Orchard, visualize Californian fruit farms, and feast on produce grown in the adjacent gardens. Go overboard on the picturesque and dine pondside, then meander around charming Hegezhuang Village. The Aman Resort adjacent to Yuanmingyuan provides another respite. Naoki, their Japanese restaurant, is

exquisite, with prices to match – but this soothing oasis by the palace is worth it. The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu i s a n o t h e r p a s to r a l getaway. Barbecues and candlelit diners under the Great Wall can be awe-inspiring, and just knowing that lush landscapes are quite near is enough to refresh the spirits.

Even if you’re truly lazy, there are places in town that’ll whisk you away, if only for a few hours. To see a bit of France, Café de la Poste, with its rowdy French clientele and dense overhang of cigarette smoke, is reminiscent of many a Parisian bistro. Le Petit Paris, despite being on Sanlitun Lu, is a serviceable sidewalk cafe complete with gingham tablecloths.

After a few German beers on Schindler’s Tankstelle’s terrace overlooking Ritan, it’s easy to makebelieve you’re lounging in a Munich biergarten. A high-class diversion, Maison Boulud offers understated

Should you wish to eat in the highest restaurant in Beijing, Grill 79 will soft-open this month in China World Tower.

elegance and service that’s not at all Beijing-esque. The locale enhances the illusion with views of a pristine lawn bearing no hint of nearby Tiananmen’s bustle.

Fo r A s i a n t r a v e l s , h e a d t o Wangjing’s many Korean eateries and embark on a kimchee rampage; stop by Pingjia Market af terwards for quality Korean groceries.

Another option? Disappear into Tori Tei’s windowless yakitori den or visit Geba Geba’s cozy tatami room and puzzle over its Japanese-only menu (don’t worry, they’ll patiently translate).

If you still feel restless, make lemonade out of these lemons and just enjoy the balmy nights by checking out outdoor barbecues at restaurants about town. Better yet, just cop a squat at your neighborhood chuan’r joint and embrace summer in a city where a feast of cold beer and skewers costs less than a cab to the airport.

Blu Lobster, p re v i o u s h o m e to ROOMbeijing’s Brian McKenna, will re-open in September as Bouchon Le Bec, designed by two-Michelin-star chef Nicolas Le Bec.

DEPARTURES The peppy Shanghai chain Element Fr e s h h a s c l o s e d i t s Q i a n m e n branch, but no worries, the other two locations are still alive and kicking.

NEW MENUS The sleek eater y Paper is going strictly vegetarian, and they’re even planning to make tofu in-house.

New dishes include egg tofu topped with horseradish shoots and “volcano rice.”

Element Fresh’s refreshing summer menu includes Chilean-style roast beef salad with hearts of palm and an amazing avocado smoothie with a minty Vietnamese touch.

C r e p a n i n i , e v e r y o n e’s f a v o r i t e creperie, has expanded its offerings to include buckwheat crepes and set menu deals. They’ve also finally added an indoor dining section.

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WHAT’S NEW RESTAURANTS

S I C H UA N

MIAN DUI MIAN 面兑面 Daily 11am-9.30 pm. 7 Dongsi Toutiao, Dongcheng District (6400 8781) 东城区东四头条7号

This unassuming noodle shop keeps it cozy, with diners clustered around a narrow counter to witness their noodles being assembled. The menu, too, is tiny. The three main options (RMB 12-18) are noodles with pork sauce, braised beef and braised pork intestines. The first, with its pork, peanut and scallion combo, is a must-try – it’s a winning hybrid of spaghetti bolognese and dandan mian. Meanwhile, the tripe in the pork intestine noodle soup is soft and tasty, in harmony with the chewy pasta. The noodles’ uncommon texture and flavor comes from the inclusion of egg and milk powder in the dough.

Non-noodle snacks, including sour and sweet cucumber salad and spicy marinated egg, will round out your meal with a kick. Emily Young Also try: Noodle Loft, Mabashi

A PERFECT PEACH TIRAMISU

NOODLES WITH PORK INTESTINE

ITALY VIA JAPAN

H U NAN

ITALIAN

Wutengzhai’s specialty is zijiang ji (RMB 88), an appetizing medley of tender chicken, cabbage, fresh peppers and an impressive amount of julienned ginger. This fragrant soup will cure you of many ills – its fiery aroma alone is enough to clear sinuses – and it’ll leave your belly warm and feeling fine. There’s a fish version as well. Be warned – this pot can easily feed six. Pair it with a refreshing and clean-tasting celery and lily bulb stir-fry (RMB 25), and a smoky eggplant salad (RMB 18). Also charming are the teas. Patrons are instructed on proper tea-making, and encouraged to store leftover leaves on-site for their next visit. Wutengzhai’s cozy hutong setting reflects the light warmth of their dishes. The service is attentive and the walls lined with Lonely Planets. If you are in need of some healing soup, quiet tea and armchair travels, there is no better haven. Jen Leung

KITCHEN IGOSSO Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11pm. 23 Guandongdian Beijie, Chaoyang District (6592 4563) 朝阳区关东店北街23号

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low dining counter more reminiscent of sushi bars than trattorias makes obvious the Japanese aesthetic behind this slim Italian bistro. Kitchen Igosso, run by the Japanese owners behind the late lamented Café Igosso, is an elegant mid-priced option for date night.

Why save the best for last, when the last is best? The peach tiramisu (RMB 48) is free-form and delightful. Fresh ladyfingers are stacked atop half a ripe peach, then drenched in a silky coffeeflavored mascarpone. This trumps the standard tiramisu casserole, as cookie edges stay crisp, the

Standout dishes: Peach tiramisu, steak tartare Also try: Di Napoli

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Daily 11am-11pm. 6 Qilinbei Hutong (east of Kuan Jie), Dongcheng District (6407 3516) 东城区麒麟碑胡同6号(宽街路口东)

Also try: Courtyard 28

FRAGRANT ZIJIANG JI

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU, JEN LEUNG AND EMILY YOUNG

cream fluffy, and individual flavors are highlighted rather than melded.

Back to dinner. The set menu is a solid bargain: RMB 180 provides a sample appetizer platter, grilled stuffed squid, a pasta, thin slices of a perfect medium-rare sirloin roast with a side salad, finished with a frothy yogurt mousse tart. RMB 250 garners one more dish and foie gras. The set menu’s bacon and tomato pasta and spaghetti pescatora (RMB 88) were toothsome but failed to impress.

Conversely, the steak tartare excelled (RMB 45).

Raw meat is seldom this attractive. Petite piles of the classic fixings circled a plump patty of hand-minced beef. The raw egg was missing, but chopped-up hard-boiled quail eggs was the safer compromise. Mixing one’s own tartare guarantees it’s made to taste and provides for superior aesthetics – Igosso’s plating was appreciated.

The exposed brick décor, delicate presentation and obliging wait staff (who speak English, Japanese and Chinese) only add to the pleasantly muted atmosphere of this Japanese-Italian dining experience. Jen Leung

WUTENGZHAI 无腾斋

LUSCIOUS LAKSA

FENNEL FANTASY M E D ITE R R AN EAN

FENNEL Daily 7am-10pm. Yi House, 706 Houjie, Courtyard 2, Jiuxianqiao Lu, 798 art district, Chaoyang District (6436 1818) 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号院706后街1号一驿酒店

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estled within the jewel of a boutique hotel that is Yi House, Fennel has brought fine dining to the 798 art district. Walk past the hotel’s sleek lobby into the clubby dining room.

Lounge on the specially designed lime-green bistro chairs and peruse the rotating contemporary art series. Prepare to enjoy a calm, precise meal, in which every detail has been anticipated and refined.

With former Raffles executive chef Christian Hoffman at the helm, Fennel sticks closely to bistro classics with occasional Asian flair. Both are impressive. Pizzas float on ethereal crackerthin crusts, including a version with truffle oil,

mozzarella and prosciutto (RMB 98). The laksa was just right, a slightly sour but balanced coconut curry coating eggy noodles and topped with quality fish cakes, tofu and prawns (RMB 88).

Lunch offers flexible set menus of one/two dishes and dessert (RMB 88-108), but the headliner at dinner is a fruits de mer platter (RMB 498-898) with seafood sourced from locales ranging from Dalian to France. One of the most popular entrees is an impressive chunk of black cod steamed to flaky perfection, complemented by sweet ponzu sauce and topped with an oyster nesting on a subtle swipe of black bean sauce (RMB 168). Also flawlessly tender and visually lovely, a grass-fed

Australian rib-eye is served in strips dripping with herbed butter, accompanied by crusty roast potatoes in a petite cast-iron pot.

Don’t skip dessert. The crowd-pleasing molten chocolate cake is executed meticulously and fantastically presented, as is a lemon curd napoleon. Finish with a mignardise of a fennel ice cream macaroon, a refreshing and elegant capstone. Christine Ho Standout dishes: Laksa, black cod, molten chocolate cake Also try: Brasserie Flo, Domus

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PHOTOS: JEN LEUNG, MORGAN WELCH, JOEY GUO AND COURTESY OF FENNEL

GUNG HO! GOURMET PIZZA FACTORY Daily 11am-midnight. Rm 101, Bldg 3, China View, 2 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District (8587 1404/1370) www.gunghopizza.com 朝阳区工体东路2号中国红阶大厦3号楼101室

THE GUNG HO GUARANTEE

Not many pizza joints can claim a prime minister at their ribbon-cutting. New Zealand PM John Key didn’t last a day on the Gung Ho! production line but the brains behind Lush and Pyro are sticking around to offer you “12 inches of hot satisfaction.”

Their first venture into Chaoyang is primarily billed as a delivery service but it’s also possible to dine in. The shop is as hot-pink as the bikes and uniforms, starkly concrete and can only hold around ten but will learn to fit more. The menu’s simple, too – with fresh ingredients dominating the handmade pizzas, pastas and salads.

Each pizza is available on a plain or wholewheat crust. The Fresh Rocket (RMB 40 medium/RMB 55 large) is healthily light yet rewardingly substantial, the Four Cheese (RMB 55/70) is less oily than others in town and the “top shelf” selections (Chicken & Camembert, Carnivore, and Nordic Salmon, RMB 65/90) justify the “gourmet” tag. You’ll be seeing a lot of their pink bikes on the road. Jonathan White Also try: Nasca Café, Pizza Buona

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WHAT’S NEW RESTAURANTS C E N T R A L A N D S O U T H A M E R I CA N

SAND PEBBLES LOUNGE 沙卵石西餐屋 Daily noon-11pm. 74 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 0767) 东城区五道营胡同74号

R apidly maturing Wudaoying Hutong opens yet another restaurant. Sand Pebbles Lounge, still wet behind the ears, must contend with nearby Vineyard Café’s reliable and easy classics. Is Wudaoying big enough for both players?

Billing itself as Tex-Mex, Sand Pebbles earnestly delivers up the usual suspects with attentive service. The quesadillas (RMB 45) have only a thin slick of cheese but are paired with a lush tangle of peppers and onions. The chicken fajitas (RMB 68) were generous but a bit dry, and the accompanying rice and beans

underseasoned. It’s the off-topic menu items that will bring you back: perfectly fried fish and chips (RMB 40) and South African Kalahari boerewors sausages (RMB 68).

Paired with creamy mash and a peppery salad, the aromatic housemade bangers are a satisfying onecourse dinner. Those who climb up past the second floor’s plush sofas to the rooftop terrace will be rewarded with a striking view of surrounding hutongs. Christine Ho Also try: Fish Nation, Saddle Cantina

BARBECUES AND BEEF TIBES

RAS 3.0 AF R I CAN

RAS ETHIOPIAN CUISINE Mon-Thu 5pm-midnight, Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11pm-2am. 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in movie theater park), Chaoyang District (6436 8998) 朝阳区亮马桥路21号（燕莎桥往东1500米路北汽车电影院内）

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the new barbecue menu, which also features chicken and beef skewers.

The unlikely additions of Caesar salad, French fries and chicken wings presumably cater to the concertgoing crowd, while hummus and foul medammas (mashed fava beans with onion, garlic, olive oil and lemon, pronounced “fool,” if that’s any better), point to owner Danny’s time spent living in Sudan.

It should be said that scooping up spicy African stews with hunks of injera bread in the sun does make us feel pretty good about ourselves.

Especially so if there’s reggae playing.

But the question is whether this vibe can carry through into the Beijing winter. It’s a big ask, but I suspect Danny would go along with Bob Marley on this: “Don’t worry about a thing.” Tom O’Malley Standout dishes: Barbecued lamb chops, beef tibes Also try: Moro, BambuBBQ

WHAT'S NEW: RESTAURANTS ... WHERE THEY ARE

FENNEL

RAS

SAND PEBBLES GUNG HO! WUTENGZHAI

MIAN DUI MIAN

KITCHEN IGOSSO

PHOTOS: CHRISTINE HO AND COURTESY OF RAS ETHIOPIAN

few traditional mesabs, the hourglass-shaped wicker tables native to Ethiopia, dot the small interior at Ras. This is the third location of Beijing’s well-liked African restaurant in as many years, and the most humble. Situated next to live music venue 2 Kolegas, the out-of-the-way site’s main draw is its tree-shaded garden, complete with attractive stone tables, a BBQ bar and even a children’s play area with a cave and slide.

Patrons of previous incarnations will note a cut-back menu, lighter portions and lower prices. Delicious Ethiopian stews still dominate, like tibes (beef with onions, tomato and jalapenos), and shiro (chickpeas with onion, garlic and ginger), designed to be scooped up with tear ’n share injera flatbread, perhaps the world’s only food to double as a tablecloth.

Tender lamb chops marinated in mitmita, an Ethiopian chilli rub (RMB 40), are the tastiest offering on

QUESADILLAS ON A HUTONG ROOF

CHEF’S SELECTION

ROB CUNNINGHAM EXECUTIVE CHEF, CAPITAL M

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rowing up on a farm, the young Rob Cunningham may never have guessed that he would later have an international cooking career that would take him through world-class restaurants in London, Japan and now Beijing.

Having helmed Capital M in Beijing for just over a year, this Pavlovaloving Aussie was more than happy to divulge his favorite restaurants.

Special Occasion – Maison Boulud The French cuisine here is fabulous, and Daniel Boulud and his staff really know how to make you feel special.

It’s astonishing to think that Maison Boulud is just one of Daniel’s many international restaurants – he and his management teams are simply a force to be reckoned with.

Daily 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) 东城区前门东大街23号

outings are as much for my sake as it is for theirs, since Mei Jing has the best roasted pigeon in town and it’s only served during lunch. Sorry, kids – it’s really for me, not you.

Daily 10am-9:30pm. 4/F, Fulllink Plaza, 18 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6588 8877) 美京, 朝阳门外大街18号丰联广场4层

Top Chinese – Da Dong Roast Duck Da Dong is simply amazing. How he manages to serve up the huge amounts of covers every night and still maintain the highest standard of excellence is something of a bewildering Eastern mystery to me.

Let’s not forget Da Dong’s huge menu selection. As a Western chef with a menu ten times smaller than Da Dong’s, I cannot comprehend how his kitchens are capable of such high caliber every day.

Daily 11am-10pm. 5/F, Jinbao Dasha, Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8522 1234) 大董烤鸭店, 东城区金宝街金宝大厦5层

Best Value – Westin Champagne Brunch at Seasonal Taste D o n’ t t h e y k n o w h o w m u c h champagne people can drink?

Daily 6.30-10.30am, 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-11pm. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (5922 8888)

PHOTO: COURTESY OF CAPITAL M

朝阳区新源南路1号朝阳威斯汀大酒店 2层

Guilty Pleasure – Mei Jing Cantonese Restaurant I take my family there for dim sum under the pretense that it’s for my children. But honestly, our dim sum

Taste of Home – Capital M I know that this sounds cheesy, but the only thing I miss from Australia is the Pavlova [a dessert resembling a meringue cake]. In Beijing, the only place that makes Pavlova is Capital M, so for me, a taste of home is my own kitchen, Capital M, because of its “Pav” (as we Aussies call it).

Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-5pm, 6-10.30pm.

3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen), Chongwen District (7802 2727) 崇文区前门步行街2号3层

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FEATURE

SUMMER SNOWS SHAVED ICES TO QUENCH THE HEAT

by Shelley Jiang

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TOWER OF BEANS AND ICY GOODNESS

BAODAO BINGZHEN

It may not look like much, but this unassuming stand in the basement of Shin Kong Place churns out some of the finest shaved ice in Beijing.

The super mango ice (RMB 25) does not stint, with a per fect ratio of fresh mango chunks to snowy ice.

Here you can also try the Taiwanese classic of “snowflake ice,” infused with milk and fruit – it’s as delicate as spun cotton.

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This newcomer has already won us over with its affordable, well-executed menu of iced beverages, slushes and shaved ice. The mango cubes with mango slush (RMB 28) satisfies even the most voracious of tropical fruit cravings by replacing the shaved ice with frozen mango slush. The super mango ice (RMB 25) features a ball of mango ice cream on fresh mangoes. Simpler but no less refreshing, an array of slushes (RMB 15-18) make great refreshers with their cool, clean flavors – there’s coffee, grapefruit, plum, peanut and more.

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Another Taiwanese outpost, this bubble tea expert makes a delicious shaved ice (RMB 18) with customizable toppings.

Though the ice crystals here are larger and crunchier, it’s more than made up for by the quality of the accompanying sweets and sauces. The exceptional tapioca pearls are full of bouncy chew, the red beans are sweet but not

variety and late hours, but newer places are cropping up, offering lower prices and better quality.

The most important part of a superior baobing is, not surprisingly, the ice, which should be as fine and powdery as fresh snow. The crystals should not be jagged or shard-like, as in I talian granita, but rather should have an almost fluffy texture, melting in the mouth with the lightest crunch. Taiwanese xuehua bing (雪花冰), or “snowflake ice,” goes a step further by shaving frozen milk (which may be flavored with fruit).

This creates a powder of exceptional fineness, and saves the need to add condensed milk later.

Then there are the toppings: red beans, taro balls, fresh mango, toasted peanuts, coconut milk, grass jelly … the list goes on and on.

Almost anything sweet or syrupy can go on a baobing – one is limited only by imagination and availability.

With a little planning, it’s even possible to make a balanced meal out of it: grass jelly for vegetables, red and green beans for protein, tapioca balls for starch, and condensed milk for dairy and sugar. Even the heat is bearable when it gives you an excuse to have dessert for dinner.

cloying, and the passion fruit sauce doesn’t have a whiff of artificiality. More unique toppings include aiyu, a jelly made from the seeds of a fig-like fruit, and hantian, another jelly based on seaweed extract valued by Taiwanese people for its weight-loss properties.

restaurant means “before and after the meal.” In case you think Fanqian Fanhou is trying to make up for something, the Taiwanese cooking here is every bit as amazing as the shaved ice is forgettable. Just consider it the cherry on top.

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Come for the baozi, stay for the sweets.

The almond jelly ice (RMB 35) is a must – the pairing of mochi-like cubes of almond tofu and powdery milk-infused ice is a match made in heaven. We also like the combination ice (RMB 30) with tapioca balls, red beans, green beans, and wonder fully chewy taro balls.

Seasonal variations include kiwi ice (RMB 35).

FANQIAN FANHOU

The shaved ice here is the most ordinary, but we can’t really argue with the price: nada. Dinner guests have the option of choosing among several complimentary desserts – after all, the name of this

This classic of the late-night dessert scene really needs no introduction.

We do wish the ices were more finely ground to justify the high prices – a mango shaved ice will set you back RMB 35. What’s more, the signature bean towers (RMB 25-27) could be more generous with the toppings – by the end, we’re left chipping away at a hardening core of ice. The slushes (“smoothy”) are better but no less expensive at RMB 29 for peanut and RMB 30 for passion fruit.

Addresses for all venues can be found in the Dining Directory under “Ice Cream.”

PHOTO: JUDY ZHOU

This Shanghainese chain has only a few icy options among their generally outstanding collection of Hong Kong-style desserts. But any dessert round-up would be incomplete without their fresh mango and black glutinous rice swimming in an icy lake of coconut milk (RMB 26). It’s a perfect symphony of flavors and textures. Order two, because you won’t want to share.

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know. It’s hot, and you don’t want to eat anything. I feel the same. The idea of ingesting a full meal is almost unthinkable in this heat. At times like these, we should instead take a cue from our neighbors in the tropical south, who have long perfected the shaved ice for a quick jolt of winter in the unrelenting summertime.

In Vietnam, they call it che, and serve it in a glass with coconut milk.

In the Philippines, they call it halo halo and mix it in with jackfruit and palm fruit. In Malaysia, it’s ais kacang, and in China, we have baobing (刨 冰 ), derived from Taiwanese cuabing (锉冰).

Whatever the name, whatever the ingredients, the pairing of powdery ice crystals and sweet toppings is beloved across Asia. Without the heaviness of ice cream, these confections are perhaps even more effective as an instant cool-down – after all, the primary ingredient is ice, and lots of it. They’re also inexpensive, endlessly customizable, and as easily made in a street cart as in a mall.

As shaved ice in China took its lead from Taiwan, Bellagio used to be the only place in Beijing to go for a decent baobing. It still wins for sheer

Q&A

LEXIE MORRIS

FOUNDER AND BAKER, LOLLIPOP BAKERY

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What’s it like to bake in a country that doesn’t use ovens?

I’ve been baking out of my kitchen at home, which has been interesting!

I had to rewire my whole house in order to get my oven to work, and it still causes the odd fuse to trip every now and again. I had nightmares of knocking out the electricity for the whole block of apartments, and incurring the wrath of my neighbors! For tunately I’ve just found a commercial kitchen space Why cupcakes? … very exciting for the bakery!

My work background is actually in As for ingredients, there is a corporate strategy whole load of … a world away “I TEND TO BUY JENNY things I can’t buy from cupcakes! ere – edible LOU’S OUT OF ICING hglitter, But I have always for instance. baked – my mother But Jenny Lou’s has SUGAR EVERY DAY” throws fantastic been my savior, dinner parties but can’t bake, and though I tend to buy them out of my sister and I had to match her icing sugar every day. wonderful meals with desserts. A tough act to follow, but we always What’s next for you? managed to rustle up something!

After life in an office in London, bak ing in Beijing is cer tainly a But why Beijing? I bet Londoners welcome and refreshing change! love cupcakes as well.

Building a business is keeping me London was a bit disappointing 110 percent occupied, though. after I discovered that a corporate Ultimately, I’d love to create a lifestyle is not all it’s cracked up to store that provides the per fect be. My thoughts turned to cake (as environment for good old chatter, they usually do), but with the strong complemented by a great piece of cupcake competition in London, I cake and a cup of tea. That kind of decided to potter over to Beijing. haven seems impossible to find here, Mind you, cupcakes are already and everything I’m doing currently proving so popular here that I have has this goal in mind. no doubt copycats are on the way … it is China after all. But it’s nice Lexie’s cupcakes can be ordered via to know Lollipop will always be the www.lollipopbakery.com. original cupcake bakery here.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF LEXIE MORRIS

ew York has Magnolia Bakery, and now Beijing has Lollipop Bakery. Eight months ago, Lexie Morris moved from London’s grey drizzle to Beijing’s grey pollution, bringing her cake recipes along with her. Baking from home (a daunting task in a Chinese kitchen), Lexie creates designer cupcakes in irresistible flavors such as red velvet, spiced carrot and Earl Grey – and she says the cupcake revolution has just begun.

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GRAPE PRESS

PRETTY IN PINK ROSÉ WINES FOR SUMMER

by Edward Ragg

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ink or rosé wines are more subject to changes in consumer taste than perhaps any other kind of wine, but are not currently well-known in China. As the August heat intensifies, however, rosé wines provide for refreshing drinks. Their mild flavors are also very food-friendly.

There are at least four different ways of producing pink wines, the trick being to capture some of the fruit flavors derived from red grape skins without ending up with too much mouth-drying tannin. After all, most rosés should be fruity and easy to drink.

In Spain, the Garnacha grape yields hefty but enjoyable rosé wines. Grenache, the same grape, is popular for pink wines in southern France and also in Australia.

Sparkling rosé wines can be delightful, but do try to find a good producer; due to the worldwide vogue for rosé, there are several wineries for whom quality is not paramount.

One to drink 2009 Angove’s Nine Vines Grenache-Shiraz Rosé, South Australia RMB 210 (Mercuris Fine Wines) Available by contacting Danny Lu (8597 3579) This Aussie rosé has been winning medals all over! Made from a blend of Grenache and Shiraz, it is deep pink with charming red fruits followed up by a refreshing, dry palate.

One to quaff 2008 Borsao Rosado Seleccíon, Campo de Borja, Spain RMB 138 (Montrose Fine Wines) Available from Montrose (6421 0397) Made from 100 percent Garnacha, this dry rosé is highly drinkable.

From the reliable co-operative of Borsao, the wine is deep pink with Garnacha’s trademark strawberry fruit.

Edward Ragg runs Dragon Phoenix Fine Wine Consulting, Beijing’s first i n d e p e n d e n t w i n e co n s u l t a n c y (www.longfengwines.com) with Fongyee Walker. They are authors of the Dragon Phoenix Wine Blog and write for Decanter and The World of Fine Wine.

One to savor NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé, Champagne, France RMB 1,030 (Links China) Available at BHG Supermarket Billecart-Salmon is a highly reliable producer and its non-vintage rosé has been outstanding for years. It has a gorgeous pink color with a delicate mousse. The nose has subtle red fruit and toast aromas with a dry palate of refreshing acidity and considerable length.

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HOME COMFORTS

GO NUTS THIS SUMMER WITH ALMOND SOUP

CHILL OUT, EAT SOME SOUP

by Joel Shuchat

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othing says summer like gazpacho. Forget salads – with gazpacho the whole vegetable aisle can be blended up and served in one bowl. But modern-day gazpacho with tomatoes or even innovative chilled soup derivatives don’t hold up to the aroma of blended almonds and the sweet and sour punch of green grapes in this ajo blanco (white gazpacho). If you are an almond lover barely coping with the Beijing heat, this soup is the answer.

Ingredients (serves 4) 300g fresh almonds, peeled 1 clove of garlic, chopped 1 tsp salt 150g stale crustless bread 2 cups of ice water 3 tbsp wine vinegar 100ml olive oil 20 green grapes, peeled

Joel Shuchat is head chef at The Hutong cooking school. For info on monthly classes and events, see www.thehutong.com or call 159 0104 6127.

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Note on preparing almonds and grapes: To peel almonds, dump them in boiling water and turn off the heat.

Wait one minute, then run almonds under cold water and rub the loose skins off. Peel grapes with fingers or a paring knife, then halve and deseed them.

Method 1. Grind almonds and garlic with a mortar and pestle (or a blender for grainier results). Add salt while grinding to help achieve ultimate smoothness.

2. Soak bread in water for a few seconds till soggy, then gently squeeze out all water and add to the mortar or blender. Continue blending until smooth. Add water if needed for smoother blending.

3. Slowly add in one cup of ice water and stir until mixture is smooth, then run it through a sieve to filter out remaining chunks.

4. Gradually add in the vinegar and olive oil while stirring until completely smooth. Use the remaining ice water to thin out the gazpacho until it is the desired consistency, but be careful it does not end up too watery!

5. Adjust the vinegar, salt and olive oil to taste. Serve in bowls topped with a few grapes.

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GOOD FOR YOU

COOL DOWN WITH HOT TEA

by Charlene Wang

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his summer has been hotter than hot – so why not forget the A/C and just brew a steaming cup of kuding cha (苦丁茶), or “bitter nail tea”? It may seem masochistic to drink a hot herbal concoction famed for its unfathomable bitterness, but a heat wave just might be the best time to do so. Let me explain why.

As traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) dictates, hot drinks brewed from the right herbs cool you

down internally. Though counterintuitive, it is perfectly logical in TCM and ancient wellness wisdom. The Chinese have long prized bitter foods for their heat dispersion (quhuo 去火) properties.

For over a thousand years, kuding cha has been used to disperse wind-heat ailments (e.g. heat stroke-related symptoms as well as sore throats and headaches), to promote blood circulation, and to lower blood pressure. Though technically

an herbal tisane rather than a proper tea, kuding cha is widely available at tea shops.

Be warned: No tea will ever taste as murderously bitter as kuding cha. However, after the initial taste assault, the taste oddly grows on you and the underlying notes linger pleasantly in the mouth when the bitterness is all but forgotten (though that may take a while). It’s an acquired taste, after which you can declare with complete and literal sincerity that you’ve mastered the Chinese art of learning how to “eat bitterness” (chi ku 吃苦).

For those who’d rather please the taste buds, Moroccan mint tea is a delightful cooling drink savored around the world. Moroccan mint tea, as enjoyed in many North African and Middle Eastern countries, is in fact a simple blend of Chinese gunpowder green tea, peppermint leaves and sugar.

For less than RMB 10, you can buy a large amount of gunpowder green tea, or “pearl tea” (zhu cha 珠茶), at any tea shop. That the tiny tea pellets resembled pearls to the Chinese but gunpowder to Western traders is … culturally illuminating. But I digress.

To cool down fast, brew enough tea for a big pot and remove the tea leaves after steeping.

Next, add tons of sugar, mix well and bring the mixture to boil. After taking the sweetened green tea off the heat, cram as much mint as possible into the teapot, pour and drink your fill. Nothing is quite so cooling even when hot. And when served cold, the refreshment factor of iced mint tea is guaranteed to save any summer day.

C h a r l e n e Wa n g i s t h e f o u n d e r o f Tra n q u i l Tuesdays, a social enterprise based in Beijing.

Contact her at charlene@tranquiltuesdays.com.

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INSTANT GRATIFICATION

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However, there are also few things more tasty.

Instant noodles are a cheap, three-minute remedy for hunger, not to mention a magical hangover cure. I’m sure many of us (myself and my friends included) keep at least a couple of bags in the

pantry for when we’re lazy or no restaurants are open. A night out is always better when you can come home to a bowl of steaming fangbian mian.

Mom may be right, but sometimes it’s just more convenient to ignore her.

PHOTOS: JEN LEUNG AND JOEY GUO

y mom always warned me to avoid food containing ingredients that my grandmother wouldn’t recognize. And no, I don’t think my beloved granny ever heard of glutamic acid, inosinic acid and guanil acid. These three mysterious components (derived from kelp, bonito and shiitake, respectively) are the magic ingredients in nearly all instant noodle flavors, and despite mom’s warnings, it’s irresistible.

Any Beijing supermarket abounds with more types of fangbian mian (“convenient noodle”) than you’d think possible. Usually a whole aisle is dedicated to them, stacked sky-high with any meaty flavor combinations: beef with tomato, chicken with mushrooms, braised pork ribs, shrimp with fish cakes. And in Chinese, Japanese, Korean brands.

M ak ing fangbian mian involves rapidly dr ying noodles through flash-fr ying in oil, which adds sinful trans fats to the already high-calorie carbohydrate. Low in fiber, vitamins and minerals, high in sodium and MSG, there are few edible items more evil than a single pack of fangbian mian.

WOKIPEDIA

DRINKING AND DROWNING

D IS FOR … ... Douzhi 豆汁 Basically a bean milk, douzhi was discovered after the liquid leftovers from mung bean processing were accidentally fermented and heated.

Unlike soymilk, it is definitely an acquired taste. It’s dishwater-grey, smells yeasty and tastes a bit sour, a combination that charms old Beijingers and adventurous eaters, but scares all others away. To enjoy douzhi, remember to pair a bowl with soy-soaked Chinese mustard and a fried doughnut (jiaoquan 焦 圈 ), standard side dishes that add some saltiness and texture to the drink.

... Doornail pie 门钉肉饼 So named because the round and golden snack resembles the large brass door nails of Beijing’s city

gates, these pies are commonly stuffed with ground beef, minced carrot, onions, ginger, sesame oil and Sichuan pepper. Their dome shape means a higher meat-to-crust ratio than flat bing, so watch out for extra meat juiciness when biting down.

Slurp up the greasy sauce, and dip it in vinegar for even more flavor. ... Drunken shrimp 醉虾 A traditional dish in southern China – live shrimp are tossed in a bowl filled with baijiu and after a violent writhing and thrashing death by drowning, they’re eaten raw. A more modern Cantonese version calls for boiling the shrimps after they’ve drowned in wine. Nowadays, some chefs like to designate as “drunken” any shrimp that’s been marinated in alcohol – tortuous death or not.

YOUR CALL READER REVIEWS FROM THEBEIJINGER.COM Mirch Masala Indian/Pakistani antaniltd: I must say this restaurant is absolutely blissful, especially considering the fact I have lived in England and appreciated the ubiquitous Indian food. Their Goa fish curry is very spicy but sure to please. Management is nice, service great, and the whole environment particularly well decorated and warm.

I will surely go back.

Herbal Cafe Cantonese zaydxpres: Wow, I could write a book on how bad my experience here was. Dishes were small, overpriced and doused with MSG … food was uninspired, bland, and barely edible.

Despite the disappointing food, the service was the real issue … it took 2 HOURS to finish a meal that should have taken 45 minutes. To sum up, if you are on the third floor of the Village, avoid this place like the plague.

Register at www.thebeijinger.com to have your say. Top prizes are given each week for the best review. See our “7 Days in Beijing” e-newsletter and the Beijinger blog.

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KITSCH KITCHEN E U ROPEAN

MOREL’S 莫劳龙玺西餐 Daily 11.30am-1am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Workers' Gymnasium North Gate), Dongcheng District (6416 8802) 东城区工体北路春秀路西北角工人体育馆北门对面

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BELGIAN BEERS AND AWARD-WINNING STEAKS

like green checkered tablecloths.

Also accordion music, doilies and placemats depicting scenes of rural gaiety. Reminds me of European road holidays with stops at family-owned bistros. Morel’s has all of these things. It even has fish knives, a utensil I’d thought long consigned to the great cutlery drawer in the sky.

Of the starters on the lunch menu (RMB 88, including wine and coffee), the “Ham Salad Andalouse” was so staunchly retro that anywhere else, it would be achingly hip. A graceful loop of julienned cucumber encircled a dollop of pinkhued, ham-studded mayonnaise.

While the trout was spiritless and

forgettable (the Normandy sauce showing little evidence of double cream or fish stock), the excellent fries and syrupy glazed carrots and peas completed another ode to culinary schmaltz, complete with floral-patterned plate.

It probably doesn’t hurt Morel’s to stick to its guns when most customers (Chinese) are happy with a double dose of European nostalgia.

And despite the mixed food, a break from the parade of brushedsteel open kitchens and wine flight menus found in Beijing’s more trendy restaurants comes as a welcome relief. OK, perhaps not, but at least someone is doing their bit for the flailing doily industry. Tom O’Malley

ALLEYWAY GOURMET

CHEAPEST EATS YOU CAN SNACK FOR RMB 1 (OR LESS)

by Emily Young

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ne yuan may not seem like much money, but smartly spent, it can buy you some nice nibbles. So next time you get the munchies, hunt down some of these gems. Your stomach and your wallet will thank you.

2 FOR RMB 1 – WALL’S MINI MILK ICE CREAM (和路雪小牛奶) Launched in 1976, Wall’s iconic Mini Milk is now the cheapest ice cream popsicle around. Better yet, they’re made without artificial flavoring and each serving delivers 30 percent of

your daily allowance of calcium. It’s so cute that one never seems to be enough, but RMB 1 will buy you a pair of Mini Milks!

4 FOR RMB 1 – TA TA BUBBLE GUM (大大泡泡糖) Ta Ta gum appeared on the China scene in 1989, and soon became a children’s favorite. Purchased by Wrigley in 2004, it’s now rarely seen around town. But if you’re lucky and scour your local xiaomaibu, you might still find a pack of Ta Ta with its classic red superhero logo. For

RMB 1, you can try all the flavors: orange, strawberry, lime cola and honeydew melon.

3 FOR RMB 1 – SESAME BAKED BREAD (芝麻烧饼) (

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Furuilin Bakery may not be known among expats, but it’s always packed with locals. The use of margarine for the crust makes this tart only average, but the price is incomparable, considering that Tai Cheong Bakery (Hong Kong’s best egg tart maker) charges HKD 5 per tart, and even KFC charges RMB 5 for its signature Portuguese egg tart. The custard filling is yummy when warm, though, and for one yuan,, what more can you ask?

Try it: Furuilin Bakery. 42 Di’anmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District 福瑞林.西城区地安门外大街42号 西城区地安门外大街42号

PHOTOS: SIMON LIM, JOEY GUO AND EMILY YOUNG

Shaobing is a dense, palm-sized bun, either plain or date-flavored, and covered in sesame. They usually cost RMB 0.8 each.

However, I hit the jackpot when I came across a tiny Muslim food stall tucked away inside a hutong nor th of Baita Temple. Small and puck-shaped, these shaobing have a crisp casing with hot soft layers inside. When you get them fresh and warm, there’s no better deal to conquer a hunger pang.

1 FOR RMB 1 – EGG CUSTARD TART (蛋挞)

+ BARS CLUBS WEE DRAMS

FIRST ROUNDS Right next to Pyro in Wudaokou, Solutions looks like a carbon copy of Propaganda – if that’s what floats your boat, take a look.

We were intrigued to find out about Hold ’Em Stars, a new bar and restaurant opening in Ritan Highlife.

According to their press release,the venue was “established by a group of poker-maniacs from different countries and cultures, all with one ultimate goal: to promote the wonderful game of poker to the general public of China.” Sounds great.

New World Cit y venue Club Du combines a ground-level bar and second-floor restaurant ser ving Japanese food. With no dance floor, the bar is a sensible, sit-down affair that looks likely to cater mainly to an evening crowd knocking off work in the surrounding offices or living in nearby Central Park.

COMING UP Celebrate Nanjie’s fifth anniversary on August 28 with a line of 12 shots for only RMB 100. See p40 for our interview with the owner, Beijing bar legend Huxley.

DJ BLACKIE EVEN WORKS THROUGH HIS CIGARETTE BREAK

TALKING PINTS

IAIN SHAW SAYS MAKE OUTDOOR PARTIES, NOT WAR

PHOTO: COURTESY OF 02CULTURE

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nyone been bottled in Sanlitun recently? Or had a table cracked over their back by bar staff? Got any friends who have? Over the past three months, it seems violence is on the rise around Sanlitun Houjie. Almost every weekend, I witness some kind of melee: everything from brawls involving groups of locals smashing chairs over each others’ heads to girls catfighting in the street and foreigners knocking lumps out of one another. Global Times even published a story in early July about an alleged “murder” in Sanlitun. If it didn’t actually happen this time, it may only be a matter of time before some petty argument has a lethal resolution.

Dive bars like 9.9 are where the trouble invariably seems to start. I haven’t heard of a single fight kicking off in the slightly more expensive

likes of 1F, Luga’s Villa or Union.

Could it have something to do with the dubious RMB 10 “drinks” the dive bars continue to offer up? The staff at certain bars have also been involved in banging customers’ heads with alarming regularity. No doubt, Sanlitun’s bars have more than their fair share of obnoxious customers. But when animosity and violence is flaring up repeatedly a ro u n d a fe w s m a l l b a r s, a n d regularly involves the staff of those bars, there’s only one sensible course of action: Stop drink ing in the offending venues. There’s plenty of choice – and surely everyone can stretch to paying RMB 15 for a Tsingtao?

Not to sound like a hippie, but there’s nothing like an outdoor party to chill everyone out a bit.

After INTRO 2010, the Great Aircraft Carrier Party and Great Wall Beach

Party, everyone on the local dance scene is racing to get their own outdoor parties together. First up are tbj favorites The Syndicate, who host a mini drum & bass festival in the garden at 2 Kolegas on August 7.

Syndicate’s DJ Slide enthuses: “Expect sun-drenched dub-tech vibes, followed by healthy slabs of lightly bronzed drum & bass from your favorite Syndicate DJs as the evening progresses.”

And finally, they might not have a new club yet, but White Rabbit bosses Thomas Gaestadius and Yang Bing have lined up the “33 45 Open Air Festival” to take place on September 11 at an out-oftown location within sight of the Great Wall. Gaestadius tells us it will be “a real rave in a very special location, and with a true underground spirit.” Roll on September.

I mean, once August is finished.

ROOMbeijing’s monthly “Intimate Sessions” series will be worth keeping an eye on throughout the rest of 2010. Dance music historians should clear their schedules for house pioneer Todd Terry’s September visit (date TBC), but celebrity newswatchers will be more feverishly anticipating the Oc tober arrival of Culture Club-singer turned jaildodging eccentric Boy George.

TWEAKS Enoteca has announced that they plan to relocate to the fourth floor of Nali Patio, above Mosto. Boss Tomaz Hladnik tells us he hopes to have the new space up and running by mid to late September. The new Enoteca will eventually feature a terrace looking out across Sanlitun towards Gongti.

Until the move, the current location at The Place remains open.

After one of the most ignominious runs of 2010, during which the venue’s most-talked about event was a Sunday afternoon disco for babies, Club Le Zazou has been rebranded as Club Le. The daily happy hour (6-10pm) is already an improvement on Le Zazou’s miserable record.

LAST ORDERS We always thought Lee Theatre Bar was fighting a losing battle with its extortionate drinks prices. The battle has indeed been lost – the space is now a Spanish restaurant named Ole – hopefully it will fare better than its predecessor.

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WHAT’S NEW BARS & CLUBS

MISS SAIGON Daily 10am-2am. 7/F, Zhongyu Plaza (aka Swire Building, north of The Bookworm), corner of Gongti Beilu and Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District (8523 6616 ext 6677) 朝阳区工体北路甲6号中宇大厦7层

HOUSE SWEET HOUSE

Zhongyu Hanging Garden needed a new name and a new look. So why did they take their cue from a prostitution-themed Broadway show?

The redesigned interior bar fails to impress – staring directly at the disco ball may result in permanent retinal damage, so don’t linger.

Instead, check out the seventh-floor terrace, a backyard paradise of exotic plants and wooden benches situated among ridges and ponds.

Drinks are fairly priced and superbly mixed – try the raspberry daiquiris and strawberry margaritas (RMB 40). The classic mojito (RMB 45) is made with mint leaves picked from the bar’s own terrace garden. Experienced drinkers should try the “Kim” and “Chris” (RMB 58 each), a pair of heady cocktails named after Miss Saigon’s protagonists. Unlike the musical, this Miss Saigon is no tragedy – as long as the terrace remains the main act. Emma Li Good for: Summer evenings, tree huggers Also try: Yin Bar, Q Bar

THE HOUSE Daily 9pm-6am. Workers’ Stadium North Gate, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6552 6661) 朝阳区工体北路工人体育场北门

Run by the same people as Mix, this three-story club consciously attempts to fuse the trademarks of Gongti nightlife (bottle service, table charges and spotless design) with the less commercial playlists of clubs like Lantern. So it was that I found myself listening to The House’s DJs spinning driving, funky techno on the second floor while I sipped a highly drinkable “Berrytini” (RMB 55) – one of a selection of Grey Goose-sponsored vodka cocktails. Well, I wasn’t going to pay RMB 30 for a Tsingtao or a Carlsberg, and I certainly didn’t need a bottle of Johnnie Walker (RMB 690).

It’s good to see house and techno getting

additional (much-needed) breathing space in Beijing, with The House’s events so far featuring scene veterans like Weng Weng behind the decks.

The dance floors are on the small side, though – you’re more likely to want to hang out on the well-designed roof terrace and enjoy the surprisingly impressive Workers’ Stadium view. The House won’t revolutionize Beijing’s electronic scene, but it does add a tiny, welcome dose of diversity to Gongti’s nightlife. Iain Shaw Good for: House and techno fans, bored Gongti clubbers Also try: Lantern, School

CONTEMPIO CAFÉ & BAR 妙 Daily 9am-1am. Doufuchi Hutong (off Jiugulou Dajie), Xicheng District (6407 6778) 西城区旧鼓楼大街豆腐池胡同

Ever imagined sipping cocktails in a 600-year-old Chinese temple? Here’s your chance. Contempio Temple Bar was previously available only for private events, but this new annex is open to all and sundry. The old stone entrance leads to a chic modern bar serving brilliantly crafted cocktails like lychee mojitos (RMB 45) made with fresh fruit, and seasonal fruit vodkas (RMB 50). Traditional types can try a classic gin and tonic (RMB 35), or choose from a large selection of imported wines to pair with the cheese, salami, olive and French bread platter (RMB 50). Now you’re ready for a journey back in time. Continue past the stone waterfall, along the bamboo path, and continue imbibing in a 15th-century Qing-era “lounge,” now furbished with Chinese watercolors and antique-style beds for perching on. Ask nicely, and the staff might allow you a peek at the officially protected temple itself. Emma Li

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Daily 2pm-late. 121 Jiugulou Dajie, Xicheng District (8404 3430) 西城区旧鼓楼大街121号

While not a revolutionary break with the Gulou norm, this music bar at least sings a promising tune with its live shows. Bands play everything from Mongolian folk to covers of “Poker Face” and Dire Straits songs. The style is a clash of saloon bar and minimal Chinese kitsch, the drinks a fairly pedestrian selection of cheap beers (RMB 15-25), whiskeys (RMB 25-30) and cocktails (RMB 25). Battle it out on the upstairs foosball table, or relax on the breezy rooftop terrace with a view of the Gulou rooftops – enjoy it while you still can. Gulou 121 is pleasantly spacious, with ample seating around large tables on both floors. Whether you’ll all fit on the dance floor once bands like Hanggai get going is a different matter. Sophia Mansbridge Good for: Jam sessions, rooftop drinks Also try: Ginkgo, Obiwan

PHOTOS: SUI

Good for: Romantic dates, Zen meditation Also Try: Bed Bar, Face

GULOU 121

BAR OF THE MONTH

CHINADOLL T his venue’s openings and c l o s i n g s h ave b e e n we l l documented over the years.

All you need to k now is that ChinaDoll is open again, and ready to party. The massive Sky Bar terrace will make that all the more enjoyable.

The style Stylish lounge adds large, luxurious rooftop deck The punters As glam and wrinkle-free as when the original ChinaDoll opened in 2006. And that’s just the chaps.

The music Housey, with a bit of hip-hop Go to Party all night Saturday, then take the edge off Sunday with afternoon drinks and barbecue Drink The “ChinaDoll” (RMB 75), a fruity champagne and Chambord cocktail Most likely celebrity customer Fan Bingbing If you like ChinaDoll, you’ll probably like …

Suzie Wong’s, The Beach

GIVE US A MINUTE ...

CHARLY KUSAKSIZOGLU MIXING IT AT BEIJING’S HIGHEST BAR

by Iain Shaw

C PHOTOS: CHINADOLL AND CHINA WORLD

har ly K usaksizoglu looks down on all other mixologists in Beijing – at least when he’s mixing cocktails at Atmosphere Bar, perched on the 80th floor of the China World Tower. We asked Charly what it’s like to scale such skyscraping heights on a daily basis.

How high up is Atmosphere Bar? The tower’s 330m high, with 81 floors.

It’s Beijing’s highest building.

Are you afraid of heights?

Only in open spaces.

What’s it like working up there?

You can see everywhere – it’s quite unusual. Everything looks so small.

What about the drinks?

We offer over 300 cocktails and vintage spirits. Tr y the Stanford cocktail (RMB 75).

Pretty high, then. Do you take the stairs?

Not unless I want some exercise.

Anything else we should know?

Design by renowned American designer Adam D. Tihany. Oh, and there’s live music every night and a resident DJ.

What’s the highest you’ve ever been?

The IFC building in Shanghai.

Atmosphere Bar’s soft opening takes place this month.

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PARTY LIKE A ...

ALIEN VS. TOURIST

EARTH DATE: 2010. COORDINATES: 39° 56′5′N, 116° 26′59.5′E

by Jonathan White

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e arrive in Beijing’s Sanlitun at local time 10.36pm. Our quest?

To deter mine which of these human tourists (e.g. AMERICANS, BRITONS, GERMANS) and their traits that we should emulate in order to become better liked once we commence Stage 2 (Assimilation) in the planned colonization of their puny planet.

Our first problem is that all of these tourists look the same. We were ill-prepared for this.

Caucasians – as our intelligence sources advise us that these Earthlings are classified – are all too similar to one another. We had been briefed that individuals of different Earth nationalities could be identified through variations in their corporeal mass and girth alone, but this assertion has proved to be problematic. The humans sporting horizontal bars of alternating red and white alongside crude renderings of stars are only slightly larger than those resplendent in their black, red and gold.

Previous findings indicated that humans spend a great many hours lubricating themselves with liquids voluminous in ethanol. In this particular locale, such ingestion is key to intra-species social interaction, manifesting either as a crude courtship ritual or violent confrontation with members of rival human packs to assert status.

What begins as sensibly-paced consumption becomes more frantic over time. Some humans even ingest “shots” (undiluted liquor) to further accelerate the process of intoxication.

The tourists under surveillance become more distinguishable as this period of drinking peaks.

The AMERICANS begin to chant the name of their nation in a state of some excitement which becomes stronger when a device to speed up the swallowing of drink is produced and o p e r a t e d ; t h e B R I TO N S s e e m i n t e n t o n consuming as many different sugary, colored drinks as they can; the GERMANS continue to drink hops-based alcohol of high organic integrity; and the FRENCH sip lager in bottles while not giving their patronage to any particular bar. Meanwhile the AUSTRALIANS are too busy working behind bars to get drunk.

Note: In order to procure the desired liquids, these humans exchange fiber and metal tokens with the keepers of said drink. The AMERICANS and BRITONS exchange many less of these tokens per individual drink.

As nighttime progresses toward early morning, our subjects’ intentions turn sharply toward food. Differences, once again, abound as they all order different things. This display of difference seems all the more unusual as they all go to a single pur veyor of fuel named “McDonald’s.” The GERMANS are not hungry qas they have been feasting on small sausages along with their beers; meanwhile, the AMERICANS order almost an eighth of their mass in products purpor ted to be largely meat-based (our scanners were unable to confirm these reports).

During this entire time, only one of the BRITONS

has ventured after foodstuffs. The remaining members of his party continue to consume alcohol rapidly – aside from one human who is realigning his energy levels in the corner and another human who has assumed a prostrate position while expelling his previous intake.

Drinking recommences. The behavior of the intoxicated tourists elicits widely var ying reactions from passersby. These reactions range from lust for the young female BRITONS (for exhibiting procreative availability) to the swift dispatch of a plastic chair into the head of the most alpha of AMERICAN males.

Note: Our research brief had cited a report compiled for Expedia (a tourism-related Internet node) as claiming that BRITONS are the rudest, meanest and worst-behaved holidaymakers in the world, as well as the least likely to make an effort to speak the local language. Despite the primitive technology of the humans’ Internet, the findings of their survey mirror our own.

Just above the BRITONS on the league table of holiday infamy are the ISRAELI and IRISH. As our surveillance failed to include an IRISH pub, these reports remain unconfirmed.

Based on our surveillance, our only conclusion is that our assimilative efforts would be best spent on emulating the tourist behavior of GERMAN humans. We suggest that our top scientists be immediately assigned to replicate their national costume.

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CLUBHOUSE

KEEPING IT HEEL THE MYSTERIOUS LADIES OF HIGH ON HEELS

by Iain Shaw

PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZERS

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he MySpace page of electroYo u s t a r t e d o u t w i t h t w o pop vixens High on Heels members – now you seem to declares, “ This isn’t even a have at least five. Can I join? band. This is a Collective.” It also Haha, it’s grown over the last two explains the various tenets of the years, as we’ve found amazing group’s “ethos.” It does everything artists that bring something unique. but tell you their names, which I find If you’re interested in joining us, just downright rude. So I asked them send us your details and some music their names. They still wouldn’t tell you’ve done. Then we’d audition you. me. But they did We’re always looktell me about high ing for talented “IT’S GREAT TO KEEP heel-equipped people to join!

SOME MYSTIQUE, violence, girl groups and the You’re already DON’T YOU THINK?” rigorous process named after I’ll need to go through to become shoes. Describe your sound using a member. only clothing-related vocabulary.

Ooh … an exclusive tailored What’s the difference between a collection with sparkle, glitter and band and a collective? flow.

A collective is a group that changes, so we have different artists perform Who’s got the highest heels in depending on the events. the group?

That’s something we haven’t thought Have you got a problem with girl of, but I’d probably say either Kelly groups?

Marie or Kelly Leigh – I think we’re We definitely don’t have a problem the shortest. with girl groups, although a lot of them tend to be manufactured Who would you like to stamp on these days. Destiny ’s Child was with those heels? an example of a great girl group, No stamping! We focus on us with the original members being being better, not stamping on others. together since the age of nine and Mosquitoes are a different converBeyonce’s father developing the act sation altogether, though. for years before they had the chance to record with Columbia.

Finally, if High on Heels took on Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Shakira Yo u r i d e n t i t i e s s e e m t o b e in a fight, who would win? more or less top-secret. Are you As ladies in heels, I can’t see that publicity-shy? happening – that wouldn’t be classy.

I wouldn’t say we’re publicity-shy, A couple of us don’t like Lady Gaga, but as artists it’s good to keep your so I think we’d possibly take her private life separate. Having an on. Five-on-one, we would stand a artist name is a good thing. Also, good chance. it ’s always great to keep some High on Heels stamp on ROOMbeijing mystique, don’t you think? on Aug 13.

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A DRINK WITH ...

MASTERMIND

HUXLEY SHUT UP, JUST TALK

by Iain Shaw

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ou must have visited one of this chap’s bars. You got wasted on less than RMB 100 before blacking out. Then you went back the next week and did it all over again. With Huxley’s, Tun and Nanjie to his name, Huxley is Beijing’s undisputed budget bar king. Not that he’d admit as much himself …

already had 30 bars.”

“In those days, you didn’t need to make plans – you just walked down South Street and you’d find your friends somewhere in some bar. Non-stop parties, 24/7. When I see Sanlitun Soho now, towering over the site of the old South Street, I just feel it’s a pity.”

On first steps

On Beijing nightlife

“About 15 years ago, I was a ‘waidiren’ just arrived in Beijing. One weekend, one of my college teachers invited me to a party. At the party, she asked ‘Huxley, do you want to work in a bar?’ I told her honestly that I had no idea what a bar was, but that I’d like to learn and try.”

“The first bar I worked in was called Singles. I made lots of good friends there – even now we’re still close. People like Dominic JohnsonHill [owner of Plastered T-shirts].”

“The first bar I opened, in 1998, was Huxley’s, on a small alley in the old Sanlitun South Street. It closed down after one year. Then I reopened it in 2001, this time on Houhai’s Yandai Xiejie.”

On Sanlitun’s legendary South Street “ T h e re w e re t h e ‘ G o l d e n S i x : ’ Cafe Cafe, Minder’s Cafe, Singles, Nashville, The Hidden Tree and Durty Nellie’s. As the street grew more popular, bars just opened overnight, with owners who had no idea. By the time I set up my first bar, this small area

“What kind of bars do I like? My wife chooses a bar, and I like to go with her.”

“Three people I’d nominate for a Beijing Bar Hall of Fame … First, Li Ji (李季), who founded The Hidden Tree. He’s very creative, and he likes to drink! Wang Yong (王勇), who was the owner of the Keep in Touch bar. Keep in Touch was the best live house ever – it also brought house music to Beijing. Then Paul (彭柏), the owner of The Den – a hardworking and focused person.”

On Huxley “ H ow d o I k e e p p r i c e s l ow ? I postponed my retirement.”

“The stupidest thing I ever did while drinking was when someone put a cigarette butt into an almost empty beer bottle, and I drank it.”

“Do I see myself as an important figure in Beijing nightlife? Hell no!

I’m lucky I experienced these times.

Are you joking?”

Rack up a line of shots with Huxley at Nanjie’s fifth birthday party on Aug 28.

IS THIS BEIJING’S BRAINIEST BARTENDER? CONTESTANT: CLINTON KRAKEN, THE BOOKWORM SPECIALIST SUBJECT: SKATEBOARDING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

What 1946 film was set in Bedford Falls?

Shit, don’t quote me on the shit …

No idea. Erm, Gone With The Wind.

By what abbreviation is the International Criminal Police Organization better known?

Interpol.

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True or false: Urban Warrior ’99 was the name of the US Marine Corps experiments with skateboards?

True?

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Which skater created the kickflip, impossible and 360 flip?

Rodney Mullen.

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Who provided the voice for Woody in Toy Story?

Arrrrgh, shit. Whatsisname … Ben Stiller.

What date is Go Skateboarding Day? June, June, June … June twenty … six.

What is the largest of the five Great Lakes in North America?

Erie’s the one.

Which skateboard magazine was started in 1983?

Thrasher.

Thomas Selfridge was the first man to be killed by what type of transport?

Erm … heli … airplane.

Which skater jumped the Great Wall in 2005?

Colin McKay.

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FINAL SCORE: 5/10

Verdict: Clinton is the first Antipodean to take the challenge and he does a fine job for the Aussies. He’s a man of few words but half of them are right and he shares top spot. Bonzer effort.

WIN BEER! The fine gents at Vandergeeten will give a Leffe gift pack to the reader who tells us One of this month’s What’s New bars is named after a Broadway musical – name the composer.

1) It’s a Wonderful Life 2) Interpol 3) Tom Hanks 4) Lake Superior 5) Airplane 6) True 7) Rodney Mullen 8) June 21 9) Thrasher 10) Danny Way Answers

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PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU AND SUI

Answers to editor@thebeijinger.com

MUSIC

HAVE YOU MET BLACKWATER When Des McGarry gets together with the normally urbane souls of the No Name Trio, Beijing falls to the rowdy stomp of a Dublin barroom jam. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you Blackwater.

The buzz Meeting of Black Cat Bone bluesman and accordion-toting threesome results in a full-on Irish folk attack.

Key tracks “John Ryan’s Polka/Hills of Connemara,” “Cúnla” and “She Moved Through the Fair.”

They say: “Ronnie Drew walks into a pub and bumps into Planxty. A modern take on ancient music – nobody can resist it.”

We say: There’s whiskey in the jar – and we’re drinking it.

See them at: VA Café and Bar (5844 3638)

THE PLAYLIST

IT'S FESTIVAL TIME ... AGAIN

NEVER MISS A BEAT JONATHAN WHITE IS STANDING IN

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZERS

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n the interim between the capable h a n d s o f Wa n g G e a n d t h e welcome arrival of our new Music Editor next month, you are stuck with me. This is not my forte. The only gig that left me feeling ticketyboo last month was DJ Premier. (A “terrorist fist bump” to Yugong Yishan for the sound quality and the fact that none of the hipsters’ chatting at the bar was louder than the music.) I managed to miss Usher’s show despite my best intentions, so what kind of Music Editor does that make me? Don’t answer.

Usher’s gig at Wukesong went down well among those that I spoke to. There was a little bit of grumbling from the more female element that Mr. Raymond did not remove his top at any point during the gig. In totally unrelated news, Rihanna is rumored to be hitting town next month. With an average of 6.8 days of rain during the month of

September, it is fair to say that Rihanna may want to pack an … you know where this is going. Rumors are also circulating that Beyonce will return to Beijing before the year is out. We’ll have more news as we get it, even if it is just to confirm that these rumors were in fact lies.

Confirmed international acts in town this month include twisted sisters CocoRosie, fire safety-damning Panic At The Disco! and our former guest reviewer Handsome Furs, but the biggest act is Shonen Knife. The Japanese all-girl trio has performed with the likes of Nirvana and Sonic Youth. Kurt Cobain even went so far as to say, “ When I finally got to see them live, I was transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert.” Let’s assume that the depressed grunger likened hysterical young girls at Beatles concerts to something approaching happiness.

Finally, it’s not a bad month to get outside. Modern Sky (Great Wall Tanglewood Music Festival), InMusic (I nMusic Festival) and Scream Records (Max Star Festival) are all involved in outdoor festivals that are no further than a comfortable drive from Beijing.

Those feeling more adventurous can look forward to Hangzhou’s Big Love, Qingdao’s Golden Beach and maybe Suzhou’s Huli festivals this month or next. If you prefer to stay indoors and in town, then get to the Zippo Hot List night on August 27.

If you buy a lighter at Plastered, you’ll get two tickets.

Gosh. I nearly forgot to mention that Wuhan’s Hua Lun will make a rare visit to Beijing on August 7 to drop their new LP at MAO Livehouse.

A wise man informs me that they are very good.

PHILIPP GREFER “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Crass Version)”

by LCD Soundsystem. Not actually my favorite LCD Soundsystem song, but it’s the one through which I met my girlfriend. She played it at her first and only DJ set, two years ago, at the now more-or-less defunct Song Music Bar. “Computer Love” by Glass Candy.

Amazing song to make love to.

“Komet” by Jeans Team. Nothing captures their essence better than the line: “Komet / Du musst dich abschiessen / Nur so wirst du ein Stern!” (“Comet / You must shoot yourself / Only then will you become a star!”).

“Pacas” by Wakal. Another personal story. We did the video together, which brought us on a no-budget trip to Rome, Paris, Hong Kong and Cologne.

“Moon Unit, Pt. 2” by Xaver Naudascher. Ten minutes of pure techno-disco pleasure.

Philipp Grefer is the manager of Pet Conspiracy and head of Fake Music.

Pet Conspiracy play Yugong Yishan on Aug 6.

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REVIEWS

LIVEHOUSE

UMBRELLA OF EARLY SPRING 早春的雨伞 DOU WEI WITH INEQUABLE 窦唯和不一样乐队 Like father, like son. For three hours in the studio, Dou Wei’s 70-year-old father Dou Shaoru contributed on bamboo flute, as did FM3 guru Zhang Jian’s 74-year-old father Zhang Rongfang on clarinet. As much as I enjoy listening to aged musicians improvise, Umbrella of Early Spring is also testament to how Dou Wei and Zhang Jian (also a member of Indefinite and Inequable) have ended up as the ambient types they are today. After recording Christmas Eve & Christmas Night live in Shenzhen in 2002, the pair started focusing on instrumentals – no human voice and no song titles. This is the record to play when driving alone on the road. Oh, did I mention Zhang Jian recorded most of his part via his cell phone? Talk about the mobility of music … Wang Ge Standout track: “Track 2,” “Track 6” Like this? Try ... Point Zero No. 2 (Liu Sola) LOVE IN A PUFF: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK《志明与春娇》原声大碟

ALAN WONG & JANET YUNG 黄艾伦 & 翁玮盈 Pang Ho-Cheung’s When Harry Met Sally-esque comedy is saved by this original soundtrack. Inspired by Hong Kong’s 2007 smoking ban in public spaces (f-that), the film tells of a mellow, dramatic romance between two smokers. In the cinema, I sat through 90 minutes of smoking scenes – anxious to relish my own nicotine nirvana – thinking that all those backstreet encounters and backlit cinematography clichés didn’t require someone as talented as Pang to shoot it.

But the soundtrack is a breezy bossa nova score that serves up a delightful experience for summertime. Co-composed by Alan Wong and Janet Yung (who also scored Pang’s AV and Beyond Our Ken), the lounging guitar riffs and enchanting vocals got me lost in the music yet still struggling to quit smoking. Wang Ge Standout track: “The Trouble Caused by the Frenchman” Like this? Try ... Big Band Bossa Nova (Stan Getz)

MAYA M.I.A. M.I.A.’s first two (fantastic) albums were named after her terrorist father and refugee mother respectively. Here’s the eponymous album. Never one to be compromised, this artist now seems to be rebelling against even herself, purposely giving the public and her legion of rabid fans the opposite of what they want and expect. The production is all over the place: at best, knowingly chaotic – at worst, pneumatic and unnecessarily cacophonic. There are moments of excellence buried beneath the squall, namely “XXXO” and “Lovalot” (about a suicide bomber), but unfortunately, with its agitprop politics and noise, MAYA is more provocative than is bearable. For the most part, it’s like the soundtrack to a particularly gruesome nightmare. Should have been a worthwhile addition to the family album. It isn’t. Mike Robinson Standout track: “XXXO” Like this? Try … Sleigh Bells, Santigold, Rye Rye

THE SUBURBS ARCADE FIRE

Standout track: “We Used To Wait” Like this? Try … Wolf Parade, Modest Mouse, The National

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THE GENRE-CONFUSED COCOROSIE

by Iain Shaw and Jonathan White

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he bizarre world of CocoRosie starts with the band’s unusual formation. Nomadic sisters Bianca “Coco” and Sierra “Rosie” Casady met up in Paris after having fallen out of touch for some years – and began making music. CocoRosie has now released four critically acclaimed albums (though they did earn some derision for the vomiting unicorn cover of their sophomore effort), and their eclectic sound has become the backdrop for Prada shows and Kenzo commercials.

The girls gave us a peek into their world …

Time and culture don’t exist, we worship the miracle of nature and the magic of creating one’s own reality through art and poetry.

Your critics have accused you of being “fake,” “disconnected from reality” and “frivolous.” How would you describe your critics?

Bored. Heteronormative. Cliché.

Neither of you finished high school. Any regrets? Do you feel you missed out on anything?

We were raised not to believe in school. I can’t imagine putting my kids in school.

Seems you’re quite into dressing up. What will T h e r e ’s a l o t “WE WERE RAISED NOT of “evil” going you be wearing in Beijing?

TO BELIEVE IN SCHOOL. around in your Never sure what lyrics – where we are gonna I CAN’T IMAGINE PUTTING does that come wear up to the from?

MY KIDS IN SCHOOL” last minute on Seems there is evil stage and we often change during everywhere and we are not afraid to the show too. Really, it’s my favorite invite it into our euphoric landscape. part!

Without the light there is no dark, color theory, politics of love and Are Coco and Rosie different from poetry.

Bianca and Sierra?

In some ways, yes, because our Family members also seem to characters are defined in part by crop up repeatedly ... our voices – these voices have been We work from the subconscious. It’s uncovered through CocoRosie. I a way of processing, releasing the guess you could say our voices help demons from our past and from our us recognize the hidden creatures dream-life. inside of us; we try to love them all even if they can be monstrous How do you feel being labeled at times. “freak folk”?

I think it’s silly. If we identified as a Your songs often have a cinematic visual artist duo, no one would call quality – I can almost picture life us “freak-painters.” in CocoRosie-land. What does it look like there?

CocoRosie play Yugong Yishan on Aug 5.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZERS

It’s a worrying trend that many post-Y2K bands, net-hyped beyond belief, deliver stunning debuts, then just settle for chucking out bland, forgettable retreads every two years.

Arcade Fire suffered interminable hype more than most: Funeral was rightly hailed as a pant-soakingly awesome debut; Neon Bible was a muscular sophomore effort, even if it lacked the same vitality as its predecessor. The Suburbs is more of the same, but there’s slightly less of the urgency in their most mainstream offering yet. The opening title track throws you off-balance from the outset, with its jolly, plinky-plonky piano. Elsewhere we have ’80s FM rawk, heavy electro and even a move towards disco. A slight downward trajectory, then – it’s all decent, solid, earnest rock music, but is that really enough? For the moment, yes. Mike Robinson

COCO’S POP

STYLE

LOOSE CHANGE FRESH OUT THE BOX We said last month we’d keep you updated if we heard more about The Gap coming to Beijing – and yes, plans have solidified. By the end of this year, the largest American fashion retailer will have set up shop in Wangfujing and Xidan Joy City with a full range of products for men, women and children, including their high-end 1969 Premium Jeans collection.

Local brand Plastered T-shirts has just opened up its first boutique in Shanghai, with its usual stock of classic designs, retro zip-up sweatshirts, iconic coasters and handbags, plus a new collection of tees specific to the “sultriness and seductiveness” of our rival city. Unfortunately, we’ll have to trek over to Shanghai to get our hands on them.

N e t - a - p o r t e r ’s s t i l l - d e v e l o p i n g menswear site Mr. Porter – with labels like Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent and Balmain – is due to kick off in January 2011. If it follows in its predecessor’s footsteps, its products should ship to China. (Right now, prospects look good – the dropdown box on their website lists a number of countries, China included.)

DEALS & STEALS

STYLE-PHILE

VEGA WANG'S "FIRST LOVE, LAST RITES" COLLECTION

TIFFANY WANG WANTS YOU TO GLOBE-TROT IN STYLE

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF CELINE AND CHUANG XU

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raveling in style isn’t as easy as it sounds. It’s troublesome enough to look presentable – much less chic – while on vacation or en route to our travel destinations.

Even I’ll admit 20-hour flights are a good excuse for sporting ratty sweats in public. Suitcases, however big, never seem to allot enough space for all our favorite toiletries, clothing and shoes, so we also have to be choosy about what we pack.

W h i c h i s w hy d e n i m i s s o appropriate for travel. Comfortable, versatile and effortlessly stylish – what more could you want when traipsing about in a foreign place?

And considering all its new forms (see Get the Look , p48), you’re bound to find pieces that suit every occasion – from camping in the rural villages of Yunnan to touring worldclass museums in Europe.

It’s not often that the East and

West collide in the fashion world (we kid), but nonetheless, creative director Phoebe Philo’s decision to make Chinese “Queen of Pop” Faye Wong the face of Celine’s upcoming print advertisements is making big headlines. This marks the first time the label has featured a celebrity in a fashion spread since Philo’s appointment – and a Chinese celebrity at that! China’s fashion industry is moving at a fast pace indeed.

While we’re on the subject of cultural integration, there appears to be a resurgence of designers working to merge Chinese and Western aesthetics. Look no further than home accessory stores Shanghai Trio (see What’s New: Shops, p44) and Chang & Biorck (see Atelier, p48), which sell fresh products spun from basic concepts and shapes.

Speaking of minimalist fashion,

Shanghai-based designer Zhang Da, whose previous collections have been lauded for achieving original styles with simple colors and cuts, hosted a fashion workshop at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art on July 6 with 50 students from the Beijing Institute of Clothing Technology. If that sounds intriguing to you, you can preview his most recent collec tion at the UCCA fashion show on August 15, or rifle through the racks at the UCCA Store where his designs are available for purchase.

But for those who prefer their pampering in the comfort of Beijing, turn to our Events section (see p62) for some of the best summer spa deals in town. Make sure you round off the warm months with a healthy glow – if not from ambling around new cities, then at least from body scrubs and oil massages.

Celine designer Phoebe Philo has just launched a new collection of 1970s-inspired sunglasses, which are all handmade in Italy and come in an assortment of colors. Now on sale at their China World Shopping Mall branch for RMB 3,100/each.

Lee Pet’s dog grooming services are all half-price until September, so your smaller canines can get shampooed and trimmed for just RMB 20.

(Bigger hounds will require around RMB 35-40, depending on their size.)

Free coffee is available for pet owners in the adjoining café, so you can wait for your pooch in comfort. See What’s New: Shops, p44.

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WHAT’S NEW SHOPS LEE PET 乐宠 Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9.30pm. Rm 3097, Bldg A, Chaowai Soho, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5900 5499; hotline 4006-LEEPET, English 138 1029 5757) www.leepet.com 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号朝外SOHO A座3层3097

SHANGHAI TRIO 上海组合 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm. B1/F, NLG-38, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 3606) www.shanghaitrio.com, http://blog.shanghaitrio.com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village北区地下1层NLG-38单

No ordinary Chinese memorabilia store, Shanghai Trio brings the spotlight back to the art, the history and the people. Its handmade accessories and home décor products are currently distributed all over the world, from Paris to Shanghai and now, finally, Beijing. The elaborate crafting process involves scouring the country for the best textiles, and weaving and printing in an intimate workshop of 45 people. Drawing from the everyday life of locals, the designs tweak the textures and colors of traditional items to make them current and functional again. The results are an interesting

mishmash of traditional and modern, perhaps best reflected in their use of both refined and rough materials – like bamboo or organic cotton for the duvet covers (RMB 1,000-1,700), and modern plasticized cloth for passport cases (RMB 100) and raincoats (RMB 490). Our personal favorite is the rice measuring cup handbag (RMB 430-480), inspired by the long-used rice wrapping bag – only this one comes with a hidden zip pocket and a linen, cotton or corduroy exterior. Tiffany Wang

China’s first pet empire – partnered with US giant PetSmart – ensures that no pet in town need go unpampered. Now Beijing’s largest pet store, Lee Pet’s Chaowai Soho branch offers not only a diverse range of imported products, but also in-house grooming (RMB 20-50), photography (from RMB 100) and kennel services (from RMB 50/day). Pet food comes in a range of premium foreign brands, from Eukanaba (RMB 72 for 1.5kg) and Science Diet (RMB 170 for 2.3g) to Cesar (RMB 8.5/can). Multivitamins (from RMB 20), shampoos (RMB 70-100) and cute garb (RMB 40-70) are also on hand to help keep your furry loved ones healthy and adorable. Sign up for a free membership to get discounts on all their merchandise, as well as on the services provided at their affiliated animal hospital.

Tiffany Wang Also try: Xueda Pet Mansion

Also try: Chang & Biorck, Karolina Lehman

NY FASHION STUDIO NY 时尚工作室 Daily 11am-10pm. Unit 59-61, Bldg 6, 22 International Art Plaza, Pingod, 32 Baiziwan Lu (east of Today Art Museum), Chaoyang District (139 1006 6661) 朝阳区百子湾路32号苹果社区今日美术馆22街区6号楼59-61

Also try: Gruba, Lane Crawford

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LMC Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, Shop 2, Hairun International Apartment, 2A Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District (5135 7184) www.lmc-co.com 朝阳区将台路2号海润国际公寓商业2号2层

Though its off-the-beaten-track location – above Tom’s DVD store in Lido – does not point towards high-end women’s clothing, LMC is not a store to be judged by appearances. The Hong Kong-based fashion brand launched its first store in Beijing just two months ago, targeting stylish women in their twenties and thirties with sequined tops (RMB 600-1,200), colorful satin and chiffon dresses (RMB 1,200-1,800) and Caribbean-style bangles and earrings. LMC runs on the motto that “style and quality should be worn daily, not just for special occasions” – and that’s reflected in the fine workmanship.

At these prices, though, it’s a shame that most women will find LMC’s clothes less than feasible for daily wear. Florence Sit Also try: Moon Style, Massimo Dutti

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU AND SUI

Does NY Fashion House have ties to the Big Apple?

Nope. The “NY” actually stands for “New You,” as in helping you achieve a fresher, better you – with name-brand apparel, bespoke tailoring and image consulting services. Their inventory runs the gamut from up-and-coming to high-end labels, including Balenciaga, Le vi ’s, Yohji Yamamoto, Viktor & Rolf and even (unfortunately) Ed Hardy. For men, there’s an admirable selection of sneakers, graphic tees and denim – check out the rack of T-shirts by Japanese brand Number (N)ine (from RMB 1,200) and jeans by Evisu (from RMB 685). Women have their pick of casual daywear to evening dresses, and don’t even get us started on the shoes. A pair of Givenchy lace-up ankle booties is currently selling for RMB 4,999 – a real steal, considering their original price of RMB 8,631 on Net-a-porter.com. Some glitzy junk pops up here and there, but the hidden gems make the extra rummaging well worth the trip.

Tiffany Wang

INSPECT A GADGET GADGETS OF THE MONTH QUIK POD

Never again will you have to enlist strangers to help snap photos.

Just affix your camera and set the self-timer, extend the telescoping rod and grin at your self-reliance.

Compatible with all compact cameras possessing a tripod slot.

RMB 210 www.quikpod.com ➋

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VICTORINOX FLASH FLIGHT

It’s more than a flash drive – it also sports a ballpoint pen, key ring and a high-performance LED. Great for travelers who need to write down notes or ideas on a flight. Most important, it’s got no blades, so it’ll make it past airport security.

RMB 1,040 (8 GB) www.victorinox.com

TUMI ULTRA SLIM UNIVERSAL POWER ADAPTER KIT

Stay connected no matter where you are. The foldable carrying case includes a 120W AC/DC power adapter, a retractable cable, an AC plug for wall sockets and a car/air connector cable – as well as a variety of adapter tips for charging any electronic device you can imagine.

KINGSTON DATATRAVELER 200

With a capacity of 128GB and password protection, the lightweight DT200 is ideal for travelers who need to store and carry a lot of personal data with ease and security.

RMB 1,400 http://intl.tumi.com

SONY VAIO VPCP119JC/BI

This 8-inch UMPC is small enough to slip into a purse. With a GPS module and a digital compass app, the Sony Vaio P11 provides you map and traffic info wherever there’s a Wi-Fi or a 3G network. You can also surf the Internet without having to launch the Windows system.

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RMB 2,500 www.kingston.com

RMB 8,999 www.sony.com.cn ➍

GO-TO TECH TO GO THE ONLY TRAVEL COMPANIONS YOU’LL EVER NEED

by Joey Guo SONY NEX 5C CAMERA Get DSLR performance at about half the size and weight of the alternatives. This ultra-portable camera features a 14MP image sensor, continuous shooting up to 7 fps and Live View on its tiltable 3-inch LCD. High-contrast environments pose no problem for the auto HDR function, and ISO up to 12800 yields decent shots in dim light, meaning that you might be able to skip packing a bulky tripod. And how about HD video? Yep – Nex 5c promises to preserve your travel shenanigans in 1080i HD. RMB 4,999 www.sony.com.cn

APPLE IPHONE 4 You don’t have to be an “ultralight” traveler to appreciate how compactly the new iPhone has combined the functions of netbook, camera and music player. Here are the upgrades you need to know about: a 5MP camera (two, actually: front and back), LED flash, 720p HD video with built-in editing capability, more robust multitasking, an intuitive new video-calling function, and a dazzling Retina Display (960x640) that renders individual pixels invisible.

And of course, the 150,000 apps in the Apple Store ought to keep you entertained during a flight.

RMB 7,800 (16G) www.apple.com

ASUS R700 GPS NAVIGATION Put its RDS/TMC traffic receiver to work either as an in-car GPS or as a handheld that spouts directions and route options while you’re walking and biking.

By reading out street names, the R700’s text-tospeech function will allow you to keep your eyes on the road. Savvy multitaskers will make use of its Bluetooth connection to read out text messages from their cell phones while they’re driving. During traffic jams, you can entertain yourself watching video files on its 4.3-inch touchscreen.

RMB 999 www.asus.com All featured products are available on Taobao.

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FASHION FIVE-OH

THE LAST RESORT HOT STEPPING ON THE HOT SANDS

text by Jonathan White; photos by Mary Dennis

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oll up your trouser legs, pack your trunks and say hello to the circus that is the inner city beach resort. What’s more charming than splish-splash fun that’s accessible via subway? The only downside is finding something to wear that won’t look gauche to the family sitting in the pool smoking cigarettes and eating sausages.

Nothing says “summer” more than blazingorange.Nothingsays“summer in Beijing” more than trying to stay outofthesun.Wide-brimmedhatsand long,looseclothingmakesense.Shoes that make you look like a shy, timetraveling Buddhist stripper do not.

Writingontheseatofone’ssaddlecoveringhaslongbeenthe privilege of the fairer sex. The likes of Z-list celebrities, realityTVshowstarsandthoseonstatehandoutshavemade the look their own. This cad has decided to man it up. He’s ever so brave for wearing his year-old trunks in public.

You don’t even need swimwear for the beach. This MacGyver of style knows the score. A knot here, a pair of soccer shorts there and you’re one piece of tin foil from something you can wear to the after-party.

With its bias-cut stripes, empire waist and heartdetailing,thisVictorian-inspiredbathing suit says“I’m a woman but you’re going to have to work for this.” She has all the mystique of a tin of chocolates from Eastern Europe.

Competitive swimming is filled with controversy over thedevelopmentofbodysuitsthatboostspeedbycutting drag. Is it fair that such innovation can make the differencebetweenoutrighthumanendeavorandsmashed records? Does it matter when that record-breaking speed is used to get to the chuan’r stand first?

Sand is f**king hilarious. No other way about it. Better than any worries about what you look like is to get covered in sand and let no one judge. Unbridled joy is the best look anyone can adopt.That or a madras tuxedo.

Sun, fun and cosplay. This gal looks like a hentai homage to a Bond girl. Done well, colorcoordinationcantakethemostmundane outfit to the style summit, and this outfit is done well. Free lollipop for the natty hair.

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You know that a fruit’s hit the big time when its likenessbeginsshowingupintheformofinflatables and flotation devices. Perhaps you were already aware that watermelon had become a bona-fide celebrity, but this was melon-twisting news to me.

Well, this is a new one. Assuming that this is not a stethoscope it must be some manner of portable music player.

Did it come with the trunks or did this forward-thinking fashionistainventthishimself?It’sabravemanwhostaysin the pool when Eddie Electrocution here lines up a dive-in.

Lady Gaga has been pushing the transgender agenda in fashion of late. It looks like the intersex look has gone international.This enterprising trio has found that sand provides all the tools they need for fitting tribute.

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GET THE LOOK

Denimwedgeheels.

RMB 349. Zara

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Denim shirt.

RMB 179. H&M

by Tiffany Wang

enim has been in vogue for decades, though this season the trend goes fur ther than just jeans. Originally designed for hard labor, this cotton twill fabric is durable, breathable and versatile – in other words, perfect for summer. But with so many styles and washes to choose from in its trouser form alone, the fact that denim is now branching out into vests, jackets, tights and accessories may drive even the most adept fashionistas into a panic.

Not to worry. From Rag & Bone (pictured left) to D&G, many fashion houses flaunted the look for both men and women in their most recent collections, including denim-on-denim, formerly fashion taboo. The key is to mix different shades and break them up with patterns and colors. A lightwashed chambray shirt, for instance, contrasts well with darker-hued skinny jeans or jeggings (another new phenomenon – jean leggings).

Same goes for jean jackets and vests – the other main denim contenders this season.

Standalone denim works too, matching seamlessly with blazers and moto-jackets.

Or better yet, try on a denim romper, corset, cami or even wedge heels. We have sure come a long way since the days when denim was valued only for its blue-collar practicality.

Light denim shirt.

RMB 399. Zara

Denimsweethearttubetop.

RMB 1,980. Eldi Superbleachdenimcropjacket.

RMB 411. Topshop

Denimbeltedromper.

RMB 559. Zara

Denimbraletcami.

RMB 185.Topshop

Denim vest.

RMB1,200.NYFashionStudio

ATELIER

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simplicity of Scandinavian design traditions and the ornate and colorful Chinese classics. However, we try to make the end result harmonious and fresh. We appreciate the materials and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese design, but we make an effort to simplify its elements.

A “green design” is important, but that is only part of our efforts in trying to be as environmentally responsible as possible.

As Scandinavians we remain true to our strong design heritage and incorporate these elements with fabrics and materials that are unique for China, such as silk, Mongolian wool and new bone china.

The home accessories market for small independent retailers is still very new in Beijing but it is interesting to be part of that development – to see how consumer preferences change over time and how different segments of our Chinese consumers respond to trends and fashion when it comes to home decoration.

Chang & Biorck juxtaposes the

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EVA MOLINA BIORCK

by Tiffany Wang

I think it’s important to start by changing our attitude and habits. It could be trivial things, for example – how we re-use scrap paper in the office, use energy-saving light bulbs, how we treat waste material, etc.

Our efforts might be small in the big picture, but I really believe it makes a difference down the line.

Daily 10am-10pm. 2-19A, 1/F, Bldg 2, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (8400 2296) www.changbiorck.com 朝阳区三里屯南路19号三里屯Village南区 2号楼1层2-19A单元

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU AND COURTESY OF H&M, TOPSHOP, NY FASHION HOUSE, ELDI AND STYLE.COM

hang & Biorck aims to represent the best of Scandinavian and Chinese home design. Considering the brand’s popularity amongst fivestar hotels – not to mention its appearance at the Shanghai Expo – we’d say co-owner Eva Molina Biorck is on the right path. We asked her to chat about blending two distinct traditions of design.

+ ARTS CULTURE SNAPSHOTS ART

Andy Warhol and Man Ray, if they still had lung capacity, would be blowing out birthday candles this month. No reason to mourn, though, as there’s plenty going on in Beijing’s art realm to make you forget all about silly things like one’s own mortality.

Photographer Wang Ningde’s “Some Days” exhibition at Galerie ParisBeijing stands out as one of August’s visual highlights. His provocative black-and-white portraiture explores a mime-meets-military corpse aesthetic that is definitely worth a peek.

For something a bit more vibrant, I suggest you head on over to Zhang Runshi’s oil painting exhibition, which gives the French Impressionists a run for their money. See Events section (under “Ongoing”) for listings.

CINEMA

THE EXECUTION OF THE JUDGE OF HELL: A DEVIL OF A PUPPET SHOW

ART ATTACK

IN PRINT

CHRISTINE LASKOWSKI IS DREAMING IN BLACK AND WHITE

PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZERS

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f there were a dinner party in history I wish I’d been invited to, the one Charlie Chaplin held for Zhou Enlai’s arrival at the Geneva Convention in 1954 would certainly top that list (that last supper Christ held notwithstanding). I’ve always fo u n d t h e c o n n e c t i o n fo rg e d between the Little Tramp and the premier – the world’s best-known vaudevillian/silent film star and China’s second most powerful man – to be quite telling. Communists and comedians could be kindred spirits, indeed. I like the idea of them lounging in armchairs, smoking cigars, drinking sherry and cracking jokes about Senator McCarthy – relaying to the politically polarized world of that time the notion that life was in fact not at all as black-and-white as the films they watched (or made).

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MOMA, Charlie Chaplin will be the one paying China a visit as the honored subject of an outdoor film series. Chaplin classics like Modern Times, A King in New York, and his cautionary anti-Nazi political satire, The Great Dictator, will hit the big screen for eight straight days. The kick-off (Aug 13) is the particularly exciting bit, as one of China’s top jazz musicians, bassist Xia Jia, will be improvising an experimental s o u n d t ra c k n i c k e l o d e o n - s t y l e to Chaplin’s last silent film, City Lights. Electric Shadows will also be holding a scratch film workshop (Aug 22) as part of the series. Those interested in reconfiguring film and sound bites to create their own version of a Chaplin film can do so for a mere RMB 120. The class is limited to 40, so be sure to reserve your spot well ahead of time.

From silent films to experimental Indonesian shorts, August is definitely proving to be a fabulous month for movie-goers, no matter what you fancy. The Culture Yard’s Chinese Movie Night aims to introduce viewers to important directors and major trends in Chinese cinema over the last three decades, with each month organized according to a specific theme. This month’s theme is Wars and Lives in the 1940s and features weekly Tuesday evening screenings, including Zhang Yimou’s To Live (Aug 3) and Red Sorghum (Aug 31), Guan Hu’s Cow (Aug 17), and Jiang Wen’s Devils on the Doorstep (Aug 24).

To continue on the theme of art in black-and-white, I have here at my desk a very special book, Thrive, courtesy of Lisa Blunt Rochester (one of the book’s three authors).

I think China’s a gray hair-inducing stress pool as it is – and I have neither a marriage nor kids to contend with. The women in this book do.

Thrive is a compelling compilation of these Shanghai expats’ stories that will resonate with female (and male) professionals the world ’round. If you dig Anna Quindlen, you’ll definitely enjoy this book, which is why I’ve decided to give away a copy to the reader who can correctly answer this question: Which all-women’s liberal ar ts college did Anna Quindlen graduate from? I’ll give you a hint: It’s one of the Seven Sisters. E-mail your answer to c.laskowski@truerun.com.

The Bookworm is keeping the local lit scene robust with events such as book talks with China business whiz Johan Björkstén (Aug 25) and paranormal romance and urban fantasy bestselling author Marjorie M. Liu (Aug 24) who discusses her latest book A Wild Light. Still, nothing conjures up feelings of uber-violent claymation MTV nostalgia like The Bookworm’s own take on Celebrity Death Match à la Literary Death Match (Aug 31).

Watch local literati prove that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword.

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The NCPA Concert Hall is dusting off its risers this month. Yep, you guessed right: August is in fact Chorus Festival month at the NCPA, with award-winning concert choirs being flown in from Kentucky to Taipei for the occasion. Guest choirs include: the Diocesan Boys’ School Choir, the University of Louisville Cardinal Singers, the Taipei Philharmonic C h o r u s , F i n l a n d ’s a l l - w o m e n’s Philomela Choir, as well as the NCPA’s own adult and youth choirs. Performances will run from Aug 5-15. Don’t wait until the fat lady sings – be sure to check our event listings for details.

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MAD ABOUT THE FUTURE PLAYFUL ARCHITECTURE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE IMPRACTICAL

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additions that would not interfere with the historical integrity of the buildings but instead add modern facilities to make them livable: private bathrooms, modern kitchens and playrooms. The proposal is as striking visually as it is conceptually; the shining organic forms of the bubble additions stuck onto the roofs of the hutong are a vivid contrast to the

MAD COMMENTS ON THE ENDLESS MONOTONY OF URBAN APARTMENT BLOCKS AND THE AESTHETIC BLAH OF CITY DEVELOPMENT traditional homes. One of MAD’s architectural strategies, Kanter notes, is to “take the familiar and then overlay it with the unfamiliar.” MAD’s Hutong Bubbles present the perfect nexus of an unfamiliar intrusion into a familiar context, all for the purpose of rehabilitating Beijing’s urban space.

“Hutong Bubble” might seem more like conceptual art than architecture, but then you would be underestimating MAD. A real “Hutong Bubble 32” was built in 2009, a sparkling addition to one of Beijing’s courtyards. Yet there is a divide in the firm between “projects where the client is very

interested in something feasible,” explains Kanter, and “these more artistic projects never intended to be built.” “Superstar: A Mobile China Town” certainly falls into the latter category. A movable star structure that dwarfs the skyscrapers of the cities it inhabits (pictured above), the Superstar is a global ambassador of Chinese culture: “[It] can land at every corner of the world, exchanging the new Chinese energy with the environment where it stays.” Compare this project to MAD’s Absolute Towers in Canada, the firm’s first major built work, a pair of simple skyscrapers gently twisting as they grow upward. A single gesture that makes for maximum visual impact, the Towers are all MAD, just as much as the Superstar or the Hutong Bubbles are.

In other projects, which overexaggerate the flatness and scale of the residential building, MAD comments on the endless monotony of urban apartment blocks and the aesthetic blah of city development. The firm brings together the visual and the conceptual, with a sense of humor and a willingness to play never far behind.

Kanter sums up MAD’s practice: “There’s an interest in really pushing the formal boundaries of architecture, like how complex the shape can get and how that can change the image of the building.” Yet there’s another layer under that visual impact. “Once you’ve got the image, that opens up the door to rethinking the urban situation.”

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magine a new Beijing. Not the one you wish for every day – a city where the Internet is fast, cars don’t run over your toes and Nescafe is banished – but a Beijing whose hutong houses grow silvered tumors, whose Tiananmen Square has turned into a forest and whose CBD has warped into a canopy of vertical skyscrapers. This is the MAD Architects vision of what Beijing could be, and luckily for us, they already have the future designed. All we have to do is let them build it.

Founded in 2004 by Beijing local and Yale University School of Architecture graduate Ma Yansong, MAD has garnered global acclaim as the forerunner of a generation of innovative Chinese architecture firms. But what sets MAD apart from the crowd, both international and Chinese, is the firm’s ability to match innovative new visual forms with architecture that serves its inhabitants as well. Bizarre though MAD’s projects may seem, the strangest part is that they all make sense.

As MAD Senior Designer Jordan Kanter says of the firm’s projects: “There’s definitely the hope there that you can improve the urban situation through architecture.” Take “Hutong Bubble,” for example.

Part of MAD’s “Beijing 2050,” a 2006 project that proposed ideas for the city 40 years in the future, Hutong Bubble would bring “super-modern interventions into the fabric of Beijing’s hutongs,” spatial

REVIEWS

IN PRINT FEATURE

ART: MAN TAO HT GALLERY That Man Tao is not fond of self-expression through talking but rather through his paintings is a bit cliché, even for an artist. Yet the 28-year-old Harbin native’s mastery of expression is undeniably evident in his current nine-painting self-titled exhibition. Utilizing both pencil and paint on bark paper, Man Tao’s art evinces a strong penchant for fantasy and religious symbolism, reminiscent of Marc Chagall’s modernist dreamscapes. Childhood dreams mixed with a grim portrait of God and a touch of politics in the painting titled Police Summit of Lenin only reaffirmed the skilled expression of a chaotic mind. Man Tao’s art is excellent visually, but the exhibition, likely due to the small number of works on display, lacked a unifying theme which would have made understanding his monochrome reveries all the more impactful. Marc Beck The exhibition runs through Aug 8 at HT Gallery.

BOOKS: THRIVE KUGURU, BLUNT ROCHESTER AND GUZMÁN Profiling the diverse lives of 34 women from 18 countries who live in Shanghai, Thrive tells the all-too-familiar tale of “trailing spouses,” the term bestowed upon expat women who have come to China for their husbands’ careers. If it sounds a bit too feminist-I-am-womanhear-me-roar to be your cup of tea, think again. For me, what began as a quick skim turned into a desire to read more about the lives of these women, who achieved success for themselves despite the challenges inherent in relocating, as well as the balancing act of marriage, children and career. Thrive is not a free-for-all testimonial. The collection of mini-memoirs, accompanied by stunning black-and-white photography, is much more than just an inspirational coffee table book. Christine Laskowski Thrive is available for purchase at www.ithrivebook.com.

FILM: AU REVOIR, TAIPEI ARVIN CHEN Kaiser Kuo’s cuz, Arvin Chen, can sure make a gorgeous film. It’s hard to believe that Au Revoir, Taipei is Chen’s writing and directorial debut, so well does he manage to weave together the narrative threads of a romantic comedy and a crime caper. And as the title suggests, the film incorporates hallmark features of French cinema, namely a New Wave mise-en-scene and panoply of eccentric characters who are both universally relatable and yet uniquely Taipei. From cigar-smoking mob bosses and their orange-suited henchmen, to budding romances beneath the fluorescent lights of a convenience store, Chen’s tale of the young protagonist and his search for love renders Taipei as enchanting and full of possibility as the Paris of Amelie Poulain. Christine Laskowski Au Revoir, Taipei is available for purchase at a DVD store near you.

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PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZERS

SARAH OPPENHEIM & HAN FEIZI COMPANY Forget raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. My favorite things come in combo form, like chocolate and peanut butter, or zombie musicals, which is precisely what first drew me to The Execution of the Judge of Hell. This avant-garde adaptation of a Chinese folk tale mixes Peking Opera and traditional shadow puppetry as it follows the exploits of a demon through time and space, from earth to hell, on a journey for life’s greater meaning. Capricious clowns and mischievous puppets occupy this macabre and shadowy world together and lull their audience into its depths with ease. While the plot is fairly vestigial, the theatrical elements employed by the show’s creative team are both dazzling and inspired. Christine Laskowski The show runs Aug 5-8 at No. 46 Theater in Fangjia Hutong 46.

AID TO AFRICA WHAT CHINA’S GIVING AND HOW

by Christine Laskowski

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n a s s o c i a te p ro fe s s o r o f International Development a t A m e r i c a n U n i v e r s i t y, Deborah Brautigam is not only an expert on foreign aid and governance, but has been researching Sino-African relations long before it occurred to most academics and policymakers to investigate.

I spoke with Dr. Brautigam about her latest book, The Dragon’s Gift: The Real Story of China in Africa.

the main roads .... I remember how surprised people were in the 1980s that I was doing research on Chinese aid. Unlike Western aid workers, the Chinese weren’t running around in white SUVs with “Chinese Aid” emblazoned on the side.

S o m e c o n s i d e r C h i n a’s a i d approach in Africa to be a form of commercial colonialism. Do you feel China is creating dependency with its business-oriented aid, When did the or is it really relationship a win-win UNLIKE WESTERN AID between Chisituation?

WORKERS, THE CHINESE na and Africa Businessfirst start to oriented aid WEREN’T RUNNING interest you? is less likely AROUND IN WHITE SUVS Before going to create to graduate dependency.

WITH ‘CHINESE AID’ school to study I t ’s m o re EMBLAZONED ON THE SIDE likely to boost international relations and tax revenues development, I spent almost four as companies invest and produce. years in Asia, some of that doing Until African countries gain intensive study of Mandarin in Hong control of their own revenues and Kong and Taiwan. So I started out expenditures, they are not going to as a scholar of China, and I went to gain control of their development.

Africa in 1983 to learn about Chinese Yes, China’s engagement is about aid in the field. benefiting Chinese interests. But in the course of this, African interests You’ve said that “China never left can also benefit. It depends on the [Africa], we just stopped looking.” terms, the degree to which African Your book outlines the long-term governments enforce their own strategy China has developed for social and environmental standards, its Africa relations. How did we the degree to which African young miss it? people can find jobs and gain skills Several things happened. First, with Chinese companies … The during the 1960s and 1970s, the jobs are not going to be cushy; they West was very focused on China usually won’t be at Western standas an actor in the Cold War, and ards, but at Chinese and African as a potential agent of communist standards. But it is happening much infiltration. Second, China’s aid promore than most people from the gram remained small and modest. In West realize. And this is likely to West Africa, for example, there were continue. hardly any signposts for Chinese projects, which were often far from Full interview at TheBeijinger.com.

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CINEMA FEATURE

IMAX FACTOR

BOOKSHELF

CHINESE CINEMA GOES SIX-STORIES HIGH

by Christine Laskowski

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he press junket for the film media remastering) – that had long Aftershock, d i re c t o r Fe n g been relegated to nature films Xiaogang’s post-apocalyptic screened in planetariums, or “whales, action thriller – and the first Chinese bears, seals and space,” as Foster calls film to be given the IMAX treatment – it. Nowadays it would be almost was proving to be a chaotic one. So unheard of for a high-profile, highI was pleasantly taken aback when budget film not to be released in Greg Foster, chairman and president IMAX, but Foster says that it wasn’t of Filmed Entertainment, better all that long ago he was knockknown as the man who revolutioning on doors in Hollywood with a ized IMAX, sat himself on the arm of PowerPoint presentation, making a nearby sofa pitches. and proposed It was NOWADAYS IT WOULD BE that we do the director ALMOST UNHEARD OF FOR A Ron Howard interview right there.

HIGH-PROFILE, HIGH-BUDGET w h o g a v e “I bring Foster and FILM NOT TO BE movies to the F i l m e d theater netits first RELEASED IN IMAX work ,” Foster big break said. “I’ve done it for nine years. It’s with the IMAX re-release of Apollo only been in the last few that things 13: The IMAX Experience in 2002, have really evolved.” followed by Star Wars, and then His schedule is telling. He’s just The Matrix Reloaded, whose IMAX come from seeing the Harry Potter version was released just three weeks people. Tomorrow, he’ll be packing after the film’s premiere. The Matrix up and moving on to meet with the Revolution was the first of what Twilight: Eclipse people.

Foster calls a “day in day” release, And it wasn’t so long ago that meaning that both the original Foster was working with James and the IMAX versions were released Cameron on Avatar, the global IMAX in theaters simultaneously.

3-D sensation that “shattered every In the past, they averaged about record we’ve ever had,” including six to seven movies a year. This year, China. the number has nearly tripled – to “I’ve brought Hollywood to IMAX,” 16. And Aftershock is on that list. he says, without a hint of boasting.

“We have a history of repeat box “And I’m proud of that.” office hits, so now for every movie Proud, no doubt because he we say ‘yes’ to, we say ‘no’ to four or was a salesman of the innovative five,” Foster said. “We’re the ultimate film technology – IMAX DMR (digital cherry pickers.”

JIM “BEIJING” BOYCE NIGHTLIFE BLOGGER

On my bookshelf, the book with the most sentimental value is a 1704 copy of An Historical and Geographical Description of Formosa

by George Psalmanazar. He wrote a fictional account of Taiwan – he invented an alphabet, created a false map, and made all kinds of claims of human sacrifices, the use of camels for travel, and so on – and then sold it as fact. Psalmanazar lectured all over Europe before he finally admitted he lied. Would be a lot harder to get away with that in the era of Twitter!

Which fictional character would I like to meet? Robinson Crusoe – I’d take him on a massive pub crawl.

The book I hid before you came around was Bridget Jones’s Diary.

Short, funny excerpts that make for good bathroom reading.

My top 3 books ever? It changes on a weekly basis, but here are three favorites off the top of my head.

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PHOTOS: SONG YANG AND COURTESY OF EDELMAN

I’d love a peek at the bookshelf of funnyman and ESPN sports writer Bill Simmons. Sports books often reflect something about the bigger issues in society, from race relations to drug use to the issue of amateurs versus professionals, and I think they are highly underrated.

by Tom Wolfe, which follows One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest author Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters through their trips (both on LSD and on a bus about the country) in the 1960s. The book is full of everything from meetings with Hells Angels to run-ins with the police, to a music scene that included a then littleknown band called The Grateful Dead and early use of strobe lights, reverb systems, and so on.

You Know Me Al by Ring Lardner, a 1916 book of fictional letters by a baseball player to his buddy back home as he struggles to make the big leagues. His physical abilities exceed his mental ones, with his massive ego leading to troubles that generate hilarity and sympathy. Lardner was a master at writing dialect, and you need know nothing about baseball to enjoy this book.

Kon-Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl, the story of how Heyerdahl and five scientists crossed from Peru to Polynesia in 101 days on a raft.

People thought they were crazy, but Heyerdahl wanted to demonstrate the possibility that Polynesia had been populated by people traveling from South America. The stor y merges incredible risk, exploration, corny humor and a will to succeed.

If Heyerdahl was alive today, he’d be blogging or twittering while on some wild adventure.

SPORTS

THE BUZZER Lionel Messi might be the best player in the world, but he underperformed at the World Cup. He did not delay in apologizing to his Chinese fans for his poor performance. Talking to QQ, he said, “Just want to say that we did not live up to the expectation of many people and I feel very uneasy, confused, I gotta go. G ood-bye South Africa, good-bye QQ, goodbye friends.”

L e o’s A r g e n t i n a c o a c h , D i e g o Maradona, is coming to China in October to help the China Red Cross Foundation. (NBA star Tracy McGrady fronted the project last September.)

Maradona’s visit will consist of some football matches for his select XI against Chinese teams and a charity carnival.

Wimbledon was once again a good event for Li Na. She reached the quarter-final before being beaten by Serena Williams, but the eventual champion and World Number One spoke admiringly of Li’s abilities. Li’s own take on equaling her best-ever Wimbledon: “It did not work out – I am a little bit sad that I am out but happy to make the quarter-finals.”

LI NA WILL BE CONTESTING THE US OPEN FROM AUG 30

TALKING BALLS

JONATHAN WHITE THINKS BIG BUSINESS IS RUINING SPORT

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o on, admit it. You loved the World Cup. It’s OK to say so. Beijing was gripped by football fever and, more realistically, a ready-made excuse to go out drinking till dawn for the Zakumi the Lion’s share of a month. Well, if you liked the World Cup, you’ll love the Chinese Super League. Joking aside, if you want to watch football, t h e n w hy n o t w a tc h G u o a n ‘s domestic campaign? Especially when the alternatives this month are the visit of Barcelona (most likely without any of their Spanish internationals) or the return of top-class European leagues to our screens.

China’s absence from the World Cup did not tally with the Chinese public’s immense interest in the football – and both the Western and Chinese media took a look at what’s wrong with Chinese soccer. It was interesting to see outside opinion

but needless to say, the exercise was as ineffectual as you’d expect.

Chinese football is not in a good way – another gambling scandal broke last month – but maybe one day it can become the game that its fans hope for. South Korea, Japan and (for 20-minute periods) the DPRK showed that Asian football can perform at the highest level. I’ll just make the point that only Australia l e t d o w n t h e As i a n Fo o t b a l l Confederation before trying not to mention the sport for a while.

I’d love to be telling you about other sports but they keep letting me down. For example, I’d hoped to be writing about the New York Islanders being the first NHL team to visit China, but their planned September visit has never got back on track after its huffy cancellation back in May. Successfully establishing a Western sport here in China is

complicated but most of all one needs the support of the fans. Can we blame the fans, though, when the organizations don’t deserve that support? High ticket prices for substandard performers in meaningless competition can’t be the best on offer. Let’s hope that the NBA or Premier League’s next foray will raise the bar with regard to teams.

The upcoming China Open has risen to become a top-ranking event with the stars to match. Why can’t that become the norm?

Enough of the doom and gloom.

It’s finally time to act on that New Year’s resolution you made however many months ago you celebrated New Year. Nex t issue, we’ll be offering a rundown of sports to play in the city and its surrounds – and why the heck you might want to try them out. I’ll let you know how the pole-dancing goes …

Another great Wimbledon showing came from Yen-Hsun Lu. Ranked number 82 in the world, the Taiwanese caused arguably the biggest upset of the tournament. He beat fifth seed Andy Roddick in a four-anda-half hour battle before losing to third seed Novak Djokovic.

Yi Jianlian’s quest to become the next Yao Ming has hit another setback. He was traded from the New Jersey Nets to the Washington Wizards. That’s his third NBA franchise in four seasons in the States. He’ll need to improve on his 12 points and seven rebounds per game of this season to make a dent in his reputation as wasted potential.

Yao Ming will remain at the Houston Rockets. He decided not to exercise his opportunity to become a free agent.

Beijing Guoan managed to get hold of a World Cup participant after all.

Drum roll, please, for … wait for it … Walter Martinez. The Honduran returns to Beijing after a two-year hiatus. His arrival means that either Otto (the misfiring striker) or Maurice Ross (the Cadillac-kicking defender) will likely be leaving.

China’s football supremo, Wei Di, has set the Internet on fire with speculation by commenting that “China will one day host the World Cup but not in my tenure.“ A Chinese bid for 2026 is said to be in the works.

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DECK HEADS SAY HELLO, SAILORS

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eneca said,“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” The only thing deep about Beijing Sailing Centre (BSC) is the water beneath their boats at Qinhuangdao, but they do know their knots and can help you get your sea legs.

ULTIMATE WARRIOR

IS ZHANG TIE QUAN HEADING STATESIDE?

by Robert Livingston

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ixed Martial Arts (MMA) is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and China is the world’s biggest market.

The two were bound to collide.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is said to be opening a China office by year’s end. Zhang Tie Quan, of China Top Team, is rumored to be the fighter who might cross over to become the Yao Ming of the octagon. Here’s what the man with the perfect record had to say.

In your last fight, you choked out a New Zealand MMA champ in under a minute. How did you accomplish that?

I train at China Top Team under Coach Ruy Menezes, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. I’m really lucky to h ave h i m . M MA i s a c ro s s disciplinary sport, so we train everything from wrestling to Brazilian JiuJitsu to kickboxing to weightlifting.

Under Coach Menezes, training’s the hard part, and the fight is easy.

H o w d o yo u fe e l a b o u t t h e possibility of fighting in the UFC? First and foremost I’m a fan of the sport, so fighting in the UFC is a dream of mine. I’m excited by the opportunity and it definitely serves as a motivation factor for me in training.

UFC was recently banned from German TV as too violent. How will China react to the sport?

We had the same problem here with Art of War FC; a lot of officials thought it was too violent. But the fact of the matter is Chinese people really like combat sports and martial arts. It’s embedded in our culture.

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What do you do when you get back to shore?

The social scene is a very big part of sailing! Whilst most sailors will deny this, in truth they are only too pleased to head ashore after a good day on the water, chill out with a few beers and BBQ at the BSC bar and trade their tales of adventure on the high seas.

How long does it take to learn to sail?

You can pick up the basics in two days, but the truth of the matter is that you never stop learning.

Does anyone ever have to walk the plank?

Well, that all depends on whether you are obeying the captain’s orders or not!

Do I need spiffy deck shoes and hats?

Well, they certainly aren’t essential but then again you wouldn’t look completely out of place wearing them! Hats are certainly a good idea to keep the sun off, even though it’s usually cooler on the coast than here in the city.

How do sailors feel about canal barges and rowers?

We’re lucky not to cross bows with those sorts of vessels too often in Qinhuangdao!

Will you also teach us knots and flags and sailing terminology?

Obscure knots and tongue-twister

What do you if there’s no wind?

Blow harder! There is almost always some wind – the lighter it is, the more competitive sailing gets. But if all else fails, we’ll head ashore and chill out or have fun with knots and beach games.

Could you beat up Jackie Chan?

I’d crush him.

How important is it for you to represent China in MMA? Very important. I want the world to know that Chinese fighters are here – and here to win.

Want to be an Ultimate Fighter? China Top Team can help. Contact them at 135 5249 0250.

PHOTOS: SONG YANG AND BEIJING SAILING CENTRE

How did you get involved in martial arts?

I’m Mongolian, so I’ve been wrestling since I was a kid. I was the Inner Mongolian Wrestling Champion at 16 and got recruited by one of China’s top San Da academies. I trained San Da for about five years and won a few titles. I consider myself a fighter by blood, so when Andy Pi of Art of War and Beijing JiuJitsu came to my academy looking for fighters to compete in MMA, I jumped at the opportunity.

Is sailing not a bit old-fashioned in this day and age?

Far from it! Sailing is constantly developing, particularly at the ex treme end of the spor t, where catamarans and sailboats on hydrofoils will provide a rush guaranteed to satisfy any adrenaline junkie. Sailing can also be very relaxing – you can easily just kick back and sail to a nearby beach for a picnic.

jargon are all par t of the fun!

However, we will always make sure you understand the fundamentals to suit your level of sailing ability and never overload you with excessive information. We have a course structure which is designed to guide you through the skills you need and build your confidence in every aspect of sailing.

LIVING

TO YOUR HEALTH AIDS IN CHINA UNDP ’s Democratic G over nance and HIV/AIDS Program Manager Jiang Xiaopeng gives us an update on the disease.

In descending order, Yunnan, Guangxi, Henan, Sichuan, Xinjiang and Guangdong account for 70%-80% of the total number of reported HIV/AIDS cases for the whole country.

Of the 740,000 Chinese adults and children estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS: 44.3% were infected through heterosexual transmission 14.7% through homosexual transmission 32.2% through injection drug use 7.8% through commercial plasma donation and transfusion of infected blood 1% through mother-to-child transmission About 105,000 are estimated to be AIDS cases A 2008 survey of 6,000 people living in six Chinese cities revealed:

"I'M GONNA PLAY WITH YOU LATER ..."

LIVING LA VIDA LOCAL MARY DENNIS WANTS MAMMALS TO UNITE FOR THE FIGHT

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s you can see on the next page, I’ve recently been struggling to reconcile my ethical views on keeping intelligent, wild creatures captive with my extreme love for cute animals, which certainly includes dolphins. I’m like Elmyra from Tiny Toons: I see something cute and I just want to hug it and love it and squeeze it ‘til its dead. Not like a Japanese dolphin fisherman, though, good god.

On September 1, the annual bloodbath depicted in the Oscarwinning documentary The Cove begins again, so gather up your picket signs and head over to Taiji, Japan, where Ric O’Barry will be leading a protest in the form of a beach party in defense of the 20,000-odd dolphins massacred there each year. The idea is to turn Taiji into enough of a dolphin-lover

tourist attraction that it becomes financially prudent for the town to shed its cloak of evil and become exactly that.

It’s not just Japanese fishermen who are abusing intelligent animals.

Apparently the Taliban are teaching monkeys how to use AK-47s and Bren light machine guns. What if – I’m just thinking out loud here – we could get the monkeys to Taiji? A couple helicopters, lots of bananas, yes, machine guns, and bam! The anti-evil-human intelligent mammalian rebellion will have begun. Screw lobbying, let’s throw poo!

We could even get the Beijing Zoo monkeys involved – if you’ve ever seen those miserable guys, you know they’re down for the cause.

So, September 1, folks: No justice!

No peace! Till all the dolphins are released! Or failing that, every time a

dolphin gets decapitated you have to chug your drink until O’Barry tells you to stop. Woo – protest beach party!

In more local merrymaking to combat oppression, we have Drinks for a Better World (Aug 3), hosted

by Wokai, the microfinance NGO. The event is aimed at people who tend to get really depressed about how hopelessly horrible the world is whenever they’re drunk. Does this sound like you?

Well, instead of being in a bar surrounded by a savannah’s worth of prey, predators, and animal print where you will inevitably end up in a fistfight, why not be in a bar surrounded by people who are gonna grab you firmly by the shoulder and say something like, “But it’s NOT hopeless! I’m helping poor rural women make money, and here’s how you can help!” I’ll drink to that.

41.3% are unwilling to work in the same place as an HIV-positive person 47.8% would be unwilling to eat food in the same place as a person living with HIV 63.6% would be unwilling to receive services (e.g. a haircut) from people living with HIV According to the China Stigma Index, based on a 2009 survey of more than 2,000 people living with HIV: 32% said that their status had been revealed to others without their permission More than 76% said that their family members had experienced discrimination as a result of their HIV status Nearly 14.8% said they had been refused employment because of their HIV status Of respondents with children, 9.1% said that their children had been forced to leave school because of the HIV status of their parents

THE GOOD NEWS Last year, the rate of infection dropped from about 50,000 in 2007 to about 48,000 new infections.

The total number of people currently on treatment has risen from 34,746 people in 2007 to 65,481 people in 2009.

China lifted the visa ban on expats with HIV/AIDS this April of this year, in anticipation of the Shanghai Expo.

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SWIMMING W WITH DOLPHINS THEY’RE NOT REALLY SMILING, YOU KNOW

by Mary Dennis

hen I lived in California, I so I kept my hand by the edge of the would often spot dolphins pool. The dolphin swam over and off the coast. Sometimes carefully, politely almost, placed his they would be surfing – five or six nose firmly against my hand. I felt of them all coasting in on the same honored. His handler didn’t seem to wave, then swimming back out and find it so special. “Get your hand out, doing it again. It’s hard to watch or he’ll pull you into the water!” she without gaining a huge amount of yelled. It was feeding time, and my respect for them. I take my hat off to dolphin friend brought his fish over any animal that surfs for fun. to chew slowly in front of me, as if Last month, I had the chance trying to tempt me into the water to visit the dolphins in the Beijing with the milky fish brine spilling from Aquarium (see p12). For what it’s his mouth. worth, the aquarium claims their Some people think dolphins dolphins were caught humanely (an deserve a seat at the UN. Many more oxymoron?) or just think their at least with no captivity needs SOME PEOPLE THINK murder involved. to end. Until that DOLPHINS DESERVE After the dolphin happens, ethical show, I got to sit or not, for RMB A SEAT AT THE UN by the edge of 480, you can their pool, and it felt about as magical come swim with these guys. I sat by as riding a captive unicorn might. and watched, green with envy, as a Two of them were paired up, group of divers got in and sank to the circling the edge of the pool together, bottom of the pool. Suddenly all the jumping, diving, zigzagging, always splashing stopped as the divers and in perfect unison. A third dolphin the dolphins played together in their sort of did his own thing. The fourth secret underwater world. My friend was interested in me. He kept slowly popped back up eventually, and swimming by, rolling onto his side for the first time, he spoke to me. A so he could get a good look at me. sentence of squeaks emerged that I’m Then he would come blasting out pretty sure translated to: “Why won’t of the water at the very edge of the you get in the water, silly human?” pool, diving back in inches from me To swim with the dolphins, contact with a huge splash. He’d pop back up Steven Schwanker t of SinoScuba and float there half out of the water, at 135 0116 3629 or by e-mailing watching me wipe the water from steven@sinoscuba.com. To protest the my face before doing it all over again. capture and slaughter of dolphins, What a joker. see www.savejapandolphins.org.

I’d been told not to touch them,

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What is UNV’s mission?

U N V a d vo c a te s a n d p ro m o te s volunteerism around the world and encourages everyone to volunteer their time, skills and knowledge to advance peace and development.

UNV also runs our own UN volunteer program, which is administered

by UNDP, in which we support the recruitment of UNV volunteers in support of UN agencies throughout

What does UN Volunteers look for? Can volunteering lead to employment with the UN? As UNV assignments are mostly either in UN development assistance programs or humanitarian and peacekeeping operations in developing countries, UNV volunteers must be able to work in a multicultural environment and be able to adjust to difficult living conditions.

The global average age of a UNV volunteer is 37, with over 10 years of work experience. All UNV assignments are full-time and can last between six months to six

years. UNV volunteers work closely with UN colleagues, government partners and communities, depending on the project. UNV volunteers who have completed their assignments are welcome to apply for job opportunities at UNDP and other UN agencies.

Your website also lists organizations besides the UN that are looking for volunteers.

They are our project partner organizations which recruit volunteers and run volunteer programs in China.

There are also Online Volunteering opportunities available at www. onlinevolunteering.org.

Applicants interested in UNV assignments (both inside and outside China) can register and apply online at www. unv.org. Successful candidates receive a roster number and will be notified about UNV assignments that match their skills and experience. National UNV positions are open to Chinese nationals only and are advertised on the UN in China website: www.un.org.cn

PHOTO: MARY DENNIS

h e r e ’s a w i d e r a n g e o f commitment when it comes to volunteering. You can spend an afternoon chopping vegetables at a soup kitchen, or, at the other end of the spectrum, you could devote a few months or years to a life-changing experience with the United Nations Volunteer (UNV ) program. We asked UNDP program manager Henny Ngu about it.

the world. Over 7,500 UNV volunteers from 158 nationalities serve in 128 countries worldwide. In the next five years, our priorities are to strengthen the volunteer infrastructure in China and promote the role of volunteers in community-based disaster-risk reduction, climate change adaptation and reducing social and economic inequalities.

EXPLORE

LONG WEEKEND

TAIWAN The cliché The best Chinese culture has to offer.

The reality Old China meets global capitalism – and lives to tell the tale. More or less.

The sights Taipei’s blend of culture and fastpaced city life, Taroko National Park, hot springs resorts, and sedate fishing and mining villages.

Top destination With its frenetic night markets, Taipei 101 – formerly the world’s tallest building – towering over all below, and the Palace Museum’s displays of thousands of artifacts once housed in the Forbidden City, Taipei is a thrilling introduction.

WISH WE WERE THERE ... MASHING UP THE STREETS OF WEST LONDON AT THE NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL, AUG 29-30

TRANSIT AUTHORITY IAIN SHAW IS HAPPY FOR THE BALD MAN

PHOTO: FLICKR USER GUILLAME PAUMIER

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ust a month ago, I was talking up Ctrip’s virtues. There was bad news for the company in July, however, as shares in Ctrip dropped by 14 percent on Nasdaq amid speculation that Chinese airlines would cut commission on bookings made through sites like Ctrip and eLong. Not such rosy times after all.

We did turn up a new travel booking site over the past month – well, one that we’d never heard of before. Take a look at www.kuxun.cn.

This site aggregates prices from other travel websites, then allows you to click through to the site offering the price you want. Great deals abound, although as ever there are a few niggling problems.

One example: You can search for round-trip tickets, but organizing a return flight in practice seems to require going through the booking

process twice. Language will prove another obstacle for some readers – you won’t really get far without being able to read Chinese.

What you will find is that many of the best prices thrown up by Kuxun are sourced from online shopping juggernaut Taobao. If you didn’t use our handy cover feature from May on how to decipher Taobao with limited Chinese skills, fish it out now – we challenge you to book your next flights using Taobao.

Those Beijinger cover features just keep giving.

On a more serious note, plans are afoot to overhaul the current Chinese visa regime. Of course, this won’t necessarily affect our travel plans so much as our continued existence in this city we’ve adopted as some sort of home. We’ve been reassured that the aim of the review is to demystify the current

application procedure, which in some cases fully deserves the term “labyrinthine.” For some expats, however, a tightening up of laws might mean that they ’ll only be returning to Beijing as holidaymakers.

And finally, something completely ridiculous. It turns out that for quite a few years, the city of Xiamen in Fujian province has enforced a rule preventing bald men from Taiwan from applying for one-year permits to do business in China. Apparently, it was all about security – bald men being able to “disguise themselves more easily” or some such nonsense. Baldies on the island can now rejoice, as the ban has been lifted, and the follically challenged are as welcome to apply for mainland entry permits as any other traveler.

The food Lots of fun. Night-market snacking, fresh seafood, sanbei ji, omelettes, shaved ice desserts and fruity “bubble teas.” But smelly tofu? Just say “no.”

Why go now?

If relations keep improving between Taiwan and the mainland, there’ll be a few hundred million extra tourists queuing up to board flights to the island.

Why you’ll want to stay At its best, Taiwan is a simpler, gentler version of the mainland.

Why you’ll be glad to leave Us Beijingers don’t do typhoons.

Taiwan does.

Exchange rate RMB 100 = 473.8 Taiwan New Dollars (TWD) Need a visa?

UK and Irish nationals can travel visafree for up to 90 days. United States, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and EU nationals (excluding citizens of Bulgaria, Romania and Cyprus) can travel visa-free for up to 30 days.

Travelers who need visas should contact Chung Hwa Travel Service in Hong Kong (+852 2530 1187). Most mainland citizens are only able to travel as part of a tour group.

Flight information Hainan Airlines and Air China fly direct from Capital International. Flights from RMB 3,000 in August.

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FEATURE

INDIA RISING

SCENES FROM ANOTHER EMERGING SUPERPOWER text and photos by Philippe Reist

VIEW OVER THE MAHARAJA’S PALACE AND THE “BLUE CITY” OF BUNDI, RAJASTHAN

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xtremes to rival anywhere on Earth.

An ancient civilization with roots deep in history’s soil. A fascinating palette of ethnic and linguistic diversity. Once poor and downtrodden, now on the rise to global pre-eminence.

Sound familiar? The story of 21st-century STREET VENDOR SERVING UP CURRY AND TANDOORI CHICKEN IN JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN

EROTIC CARVINGS ON A JAIN TEMPLE IN KHAJURAHO, MADHYA PRADESH

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I ndia tends to be written in language tiresomely similar to China’s own tale.

Perhaps India just wasn’t meant to be put into words. Strip out the prose, then, and let these images from the subcontinent reveal a nation on a parallel course with China, but worlds apart in the detail.

A STROLL ALONG THE SANDS OF ARAMBOL BEACH, GOA

RAJASTHANI MOBILE DISCO, BUNDI, RAJASTHAN

SUNDOWN ON THE GANGES IN VARANASI (FORMERLY BENARES), UTTAR PRADESH

CHINESE-STYLE FISHING NETS, SAID TO BE A LEGACY OF EXPLORER ZHENG HE'S 15TH-CENTURY VOYAGES, IN FORT KOCHI, KERALA

s INDUSTRY ON THREE WHEELS, MUMBAI

TRANSFERRING SAND FROM RIVERBED TO SHORE IN GOA

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DINING

LIVING

Dine with an NBA All-Star.

ROOMbeijing hosts Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics.

RMB 688+10%. ROOMbeijing (8517 2033)

Nathan Zhang will be speaking about Brand Nü, a charity store that collects and sells or donates used clothes, books, and household items to benefit rural women in China. www.wokai.org. Free.

7pm-1am. Scarlett (6552 3600)

Intimate Sessions with Kevin Garnett

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Sunshine Syndicate Sessions

Blackie, Slide and the full might of the Syndicate machine join forces with Steve Barker, Patrick Yu and Donald Summer for an epic outdoor drum & bass session. RMB 40. 3pm-late.

2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

07

SPORTS

Beijing Guoan vs. FC Barcelona The finest football team in the world? The challenge of Beijing Guoan will put FC Barcelona to the test. RMB 480-2,880. 8pm.

The National Stadium

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BARS & CLUBS

STYLE

El-Mar & Co. bring together DJs (including Patrick Yu, Ou Yang, Shen Yue, Eric Lee and Sean C.) to splash around by an indoor pool.

For more info, call 136 8126 3981.

RMB 250, RMB 200 (advance).

Time TBD. Shunjing Spa Hotel (5827 1888, 5865 3888)

Designer Zhang Da showcases his latest collection.

Free. 3pm. Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (8610 8308)

Great Pool Party

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UCCA Fashion Show

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House Nation House Nation resident neroDoll (aka Hiloco) flies in from Japan with a bag packed with house tunes. Price TBD. 10pm.

Coco Banana (8599 9999)

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Handsome Furs Subpop’s synth-pop “pep rally for the damned” duo stop in Beijing on their Asia tour.

RMB 120, RMB 80 (advance).

9pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

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Whisky Wednesday Dalmore, Tullamore Dew and Ardbeg are on the tasting menu. RSVP to Clinton at restaurant@ beijingbookworm.com.

RMB 120. 7.30pm.

The Bookworm (6586 9507)

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Want to learn a new language or find a language exchange partner? Try out language classes (Chinese, English, French and Spanish) and enjoy a film screening.

Free. 2-7pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

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LIVING

EXPLORE

A lesser-known Chaplin film, set in the 1950s, about a penniless foreign king and the series of misunderstandings that result in him testifying before Congress as a suspected Communist.

RMB 30, RMB 20 (members).

8.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258)

Join new friends and old at INN’s monthly coffee morning meet-and-greet. If you’re a newbie to the city, you can get great tips and advice from old Beijing hands. Free. 10am-noon.

The Bookworm (6586 9507)

Visit Yongding River and the traditional village of Youzhou, located to the north of Beijing.

RMB 160 (includes breakfast, guide, transport and snacks).

8am-6pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) www.cultureyard.net

Film: A King in New York

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Rework and recreate one of Charlie Chaplin’s films, courtesy of the folks at Electric Shadows.

Registration is limited to 40, so sign up while you can.

RMB 120, RMB 108 (members).

2-8pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258)

Book Talk: A Wild Light

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Life Drawing What better way to meet other artsy folk than to sketch live models together?

Beginners welcome.

RMB 60, RMB 50 (members) 7.30-9.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

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Open Door Day at Culture Yard

Marjorie M. Liu, a bestselling author of paranormal romance, discusses her latest, about a young woman who fights the dark forces of the world even as she succumbs to them herself.

RMB 50, RMB 30 (members).

7.30pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050)

Keep the police away from your door - and your dog.

Free. 11am. ICVS (8456 1939)

WED

LIVING

ARTS & CULTURE

Registering Dogs in Beijing

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Film Workshop: Scratch

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One-Day Summer Hike

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Happy Birthday, Hatsune Celebrate Hatsune’s ninth birthday with free-flow sake, cocktails and legendary sushi rolls. RMB 150.

Hatsune (6581 3939)

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Literary Death Match: Beijing Episode II At this lively literary circus, contestants battle it out by performing their most electric writing before a panel of all-star judges. RMB 50, RMB 30 (members). 7.30pm.

The Bookworm (6503 2050)

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Stage: The Execution of the Judge of Hell This experimental play brings together clowns, actors and puppets as they fuse live and death, dreams and reality into a single enchanting world.

RMB 80-280, RMB 50 (students).

7.30pm. No. 46 Theatre (400 630 0616)

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MUSIC

Pet Conspiracy Beijing’s hottest electro-cabaret troupe prepares for elaborate love and hate.

RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance). 10.30 pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

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DJ Craze

The only three-time World DMC champ makes his third stop at Punk to scratch and spin.

Free. 10pm. Punk (6410 5222)

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Shonen Knife These Japanese chick rockers were one of Kurt Cobain’s favorite bands.

Hear them in a very small venue.

Opening act: Hedgehog.

RMB 150, RMB 100 (advance). 9.30pm.

MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

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Champagne Tasting Learn about wine and taste Maison Drappier champagnes while nibbling on paired canapés.

RMB 180. 6.30-8pm.

W Dine and Wine (137 1770 9781)

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The Face, Free The Birds, Bigger Bang, Chasing Star Zippo Hot List Night. Purchase a Zippo lighter at the Plastered 8 store and get vouchers for two free tickets for this show.

RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

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SEND EVENTS TO LISTINGS@THEBEIJINGER.COM VENUE INFO CAN BE FOUND IN THE DIRECTORY STARTING p70.

ALL EVENT DETAILS CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS.

AUG 1 DINING Intimate Sessions with Kevin Garnett Dine with an NBA All-Star. ROOMbeijing hosts Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics.

RMB 688+10%. ROOMbeijing (8517 2033)

BARS & CLUBS

There are no strict rules, no strict master and no attendance requirements. The aim of the class is to give people flexibility and the opportunity to experience and practice qigong on their own terms.

RMB 60, RMB 50 (members). 6-7pm.

The Hutong (6404 3355)

EXPLORE

(6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE Film: To Live A couple endures as their personal fortunes shift from wealthy landownership to peasantry. They raise a family and survive, managing “to live” from the ’40s through the ’70s in this epic yet personal

Biking, Boating and Dumplings Tour Hutong bike ride includes the Drum Tower and Houhai, then lunch in a local family home. End the day boating on the lake.

RMB 380. 3-7.30pm. CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

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MUSIC

Monster KaR The hutong lurkers are back, dulcet in hand. Special guests The Big Picture and Xiao Ma. RMB 40, RMB 30 (advance). 9pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

AUG 3 MUSIC Fox Feather Norwegian band alights in Beijing as part of a China-wide tour. RMB 40. 9pm. 2 Kolegas (5820 7100 ext 827) One Lick Less French group performs, with special guests Xiu Di, Zuo Wei and Yan Yulong.

RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm. D-22

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MUSIC CocoRosie Paris-based “freak folk” group land in Beijing with their new album, “Grey Oceans.” RMB 230, RMB 180 (advance).

9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

ARTS & CULTURE

LIVING

ARTS & CULTURE

Shark Week 2010 Dive with seven species of shark and see pups in the backstage tour. All divers over 10 years old are welcome. No diving experience necessary. Maximum groups of four. Reservations necessary. RMB 650 (adults), RMB 550 (under-17s), RMB 100 (non-diving adults), RMB 80 (non-diving under-17s). 1pm. Blue Zoo Aquarium.

Reserve by e-mailing steven@sinoscuba. com or calling 135 0116 3629.

AUG 5

Lecture: Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism An opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of China’s three major value systems and religions. RMB 60. 10am-noon.

China Culture Center (6432 9341)

He Li, Zhang Jing Folk Night Folk-rock regulars gather in Wudaokao.

RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

SPORT

Four-wheeled jaunt around the city.

RMB 300. 10am-3pm. CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

Stage: The Execution of the Judge of Hell A collaborative work between Han Chi of the Han Feizi Shadow Puppet Company and Sarah Oppenheim, a French theater director, this experimental play brings together clowns, actors and puppets as they fuse live and death, dreams and reality into a single enchanting world. RMB 80-280, RMB 50 (students). 7.30pm. No. 46 Theatre (400 630 0616)

InMusic Festival Last day of the three-day festival. This year’s headliners are indie darlings Panic!

At The Disco and CocoRosie, plus all-star local musicians. More on the Beijinger blog and www.inmusicfestival.cn. Tickets at 8408 5551 or 400 810 1887. RMB 120 (per day), RMB 220 (two days), RMB 300 (three days). Zhangbei Grassland, Hebei province

Film: Electric Shadows Monthly Shorts Program Filmmakers from various backgrounds (visual arts, music) collaborate to honor a decade of reform in Indonesia (1998-2008) by preparing ten self-funded films inspired by the events that transpired in May 1998.

RMB 30. 2pm. Penghao Theatre (6400 6452)

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Choir Festival: Cardinal Singers The University of Louisville Cardinal Singers are one of the most renowned American choirs, performing a wide array of classics as well as the works of modern composers. RMB 160-200. 7.30pm.

NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000)

THREE TO SEE

Fu Fu Fool’s Day Chad stirs it up with RMB 1 vodka mojitos.

Free. 6-8pm. Fubar (6593 8227)

DAY-BY-DAY WEEKLY ONGOING

AUG 6 BARS & CLUBS UNTIL AUG 22: GARDEN OF AUTUMN VAPORS Liu Dao adds an artsy, electrical jolt to Zen gardening.

UNTIL AUG 14: CHINESE IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPES Zhang Runshi brings the essence of Cezanne to rural China.

UNTIL AUG 8: PHOTO BY PHOTO: A PORTRAIT OF SPAIN

The evolution of modern Spain through the discerning lenses of its top photographers. tale of one of China’s most tumultuous periods. Reservation required. RMB 25 (includes free soft drinks and popcorn).

7-8.40pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

LIVING Drinks for a Better World This bimonthly event brings together likeminded people for discussion and networking. Wokai Microfinance is a non-profit organization that offers loans to Chinese micro-entrepreneurs to start small businesses that can lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Tonight, Nathan Zhang will be speaking about Brand Nü, a charity store that collects and sells or donates used clothes, books, and household items to benefit rural women in China. www.wokai.org. Free. 7pm-1am.

Scarlett (6552 3600) Qigong Club

AUG 4 BARS & CLUBS Whisky Wednesday Dalmore, Tullamore Dew and Ardbeg are on the tasting menu tonight. RSVP to Clinton at restaurant@beijingbookworm. com. RMB 120. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

MUSIC Audiovisual Feast: Angry To Fly Musical emotions fly, crash, unite. And there’s video. Special guests Wu Qiang and Yang Xiang. RMB 30. 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

EXPLORE Sunshine Bus Tour

Bling II Bling Birthday Weekend The Grey Goose and champagne will flow as the hip-hop club turns two. Table reservations recommended; call 138 1085 8776 to book. Free. 9pm. Bling (5905 6999) Sherlock Groove DJ Wang Bei plays soul, electronic and other mysteries. Elementary. Free. 10pm.

Q Bar (6595 9239) Teng Boon Hong Kong-based DJ makes another visit to Punk, with resident Saul D for backup.

Free. 10pm. Punk (6410 5222) Terry Tu’s Birthday Party Local DJ/producer plays house to celebrate. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785)

MUSIC Pet Conspiracy Beijing’s hottest electro-cabaret troupe prepares for elaborate love and hate.

RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance). 10.30 pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) The Phoenix Prestige Hangzhou band joined by MAZE and Residual Life. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students).

10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Vidulgi OoyoO Korean band makes its first appearance in China. With special guests. RMB 60. 9pm.

2 Kolegas (5820 7100 ext 827)

ARTS & CULTURE Film: 48 Hour Film Project 2010 A Beijing participant screening of the fruit of two days’ worth of creative filmmaking madness. RMB 15, RMB 10 (students). 6.30pm. UCCA (8459 9269) Stage: The Execution of the Judge of Hell See Aug 5.

LIVING FCCC Happy Hour Schmooze and booze at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China Happy Hour. Non-members always very welcome.

Details at www.fccchina.org. Free. 6-10pm.

The Bookworm (6586 9507)

AUG 7 BARS & CLUBS The Before Party: Act VII This month’s theme is “From Ibiza With Love.” Max promises deep, tech house and more. Free. 8pm-late. Salud, Nanluogu Xiang (6402 5086) Bling II Bling Birthday Weekend See Aug 6.

Crispy Cream DJ Bitesize Buddha commands the decks.

Free. 10pm. Q Bar (6595 9239) Fredy S. Swiss techno, no cheese. Free. 10pm.

Lantern (135 0134 8785) I Don’t Do Him, I Do G Free-flow on selected cocktails and wine.

But only for ladies. Free. 9pm-1am.

Scarlett (6552 3600) Sunshine Syndicate Sessions Blackie, Slide and the full might of the Syndicate machine join forces with Steve Barker, Patrick Yu and Donald Summer for an epic outdoor drum & bass session.

RMB 40. 3pm-late. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

MUSIC Reggae Party Ya mon. Party to canned reggae grooves on the grass outside. RMB 50. 10pm.

2 Kolegas (5820 7100 ext 827) Rolling Rolling, Lazy Camels, Dirty Seed, Today is Autumn Four bands feature in a Saturday night showcase. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students).

10pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE Choir Festival: Taipei Philharmonic This 30-voice chamber choir’s extensive repertoire has earned it the label “most prestigious choir in Taiwan.” RMB 160-200.

7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000) Stage: The Execution of the Judge of Hell See Aug 5.

SPORT Shark Week 2010 See Aug 1 listing.

LIVING Intro to Chinese Herbs You’ll hear a brief history of herbal medicine and the development of herbal theory, tastes, actions and more. RMB 100.

10-11.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

AUG 8 MUSIC Outdoor Party/SambAsia Spend the second anniversary of the Beijing Olympics outdoors, listening to local Brazilian drumming ensemble SambAsia. RMB 50. 4pm. 2 Kolegas (5820 7100 ext 827) Xiao Zhi Xiao Zhi plays an acoustic set before a two-week venue hiatus. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE Choir Festival: Aria of Love The members of the NCPA Chorus are handpicked from music schools around China. This performance includes Wu Lingfen as the conductor. RMB 160-200.

7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000) Stage: The Execution of the Judge of Hell See Aug 5. 2.30pm.

SPORT Beijing Guoan vs. FC Barcelona The giants of Spanish football visit the Bird’s Nest. Tickets available from ClubFootball at 5130 6893/4/5/6 or pr@wnaguoqunxing.com. 8pm.

National Stadium Charity Shield Manchester United take on double winners Chelsea for the first trophy of the season. 10pm.

Shark Week 2010 See Aug 1 listing.

LIVING Crafts: Chinese Tie-Dye Learn fabric tie-dye (zha ran) and batik (la ran), which represent typical minority Chinese folk art: simple colors and texture, and unique patterns. RMB 120, RMB 100 (children under 12). 10am-noon.

China Culture Center (6432 9341)

EXPLORE Autumn Wisdom Congee in Scholar’s Village Join local villagers in celebrating “Autumn Day” and enjoy the centuries-old tradition of eating congee for good luck along with a rustic lunch in a farmer’s courtyard.

Meet in front of McDonald’s at Ginza Mall, southeast corner of Dongzhimen Qiao.

RMB 350, RMB 290 (children under 16).

8am-7pm. Ninety Percent Travel (151 1791 6648) www.90percenttravel.com

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MUSIC Assorted Supermarket One of China’s most acclaimed lattergeneration bands takes the stage. Not to be confused with that earlier electronic band named Supermarket. RMB 40. 9pm.

2 Kolegas (5820 7100 ext 827)

LIVING Green Drinks If you’re interested in environmental, social and development issues in China, join Beijing’s green community at their monthly meet-and-greet. Happy hour promotions apply. All welcome.

Contact Jenny at bjgreendrinks@gmail. com for more details. Free. 7.30pm.

The Bookworm (6586 9507) Headhunter Networking Evening Opportunity knocks for career development. You might find the new challenge you’ve been looking for. Professionals from all industries welcome. Register at eventbj@fcclub.com or 139 1109 8002.

RMB 80 (includes free drink and canapés), RMB 50 (before Aug 9). 7.30pm.

Flames, Hilton Wangfujing (5812 8888) Open Door Day at Culture Yard Want to learn a new language or find a language exchange partner? Join Culture Yard for a day of free language classes, an introduction to the language exchange board, and a free film screening.

Classes include Chinese, English, French and Spanish. Free. 2-7pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) Qigong Club See Aug 3.

ARTS & CULTURE Choir Festival: Philomela Concert Since their formation in 1984, this dynamic all-women’s choir from Helsinki has been integrating Finnish ballads with the classics, forging their own unforgettable style.

RMB 160-200. 7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000)

AUG 13 BARS & CLUBS DJ Craze The only three-time World DMC champ makes his third stop at Punk to scratch and spin. Free. 10pm. Punk (6410 5222) High on Heels Electro-pop from all-girl outfit. Free.

10pm. ROOMbeijing (8517 2033) Hip Drop Big Squeeze drops funky bombs all night long. Free. 10pm. Q Bar (6595 9239) Union Session one of an electronic double bill features Pancake Lee, Eric Lee, QQ, Ou Yang, X.L.F., M.Ross, ELVIS.T and Lupen.

Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785)

MUSIC Long Shen Dao Long Shen Dao has built a solid reputation around catchy tunes over a reggae sound that crosses all boundaries. RMB 50. 9pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

EXPLORE Biking, Boating and Dumplings Tour See Aug 3.

AUG 11 ARTS & CULTURE Choir Festival: Diocesan Boys’ School Composed of boys from the senior forms, the Diocesan Boys’ School Choir competes and performs frequently in Hong Kong and overseas. In recent years, the DBS Choir has won accolades as the “Best Boys Choir of the Year” and the “Most Outstanding Choir of the Year” at the annual Hong Kong Schools Music Festivals. RMB 160-200. 7.30pm.

NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000)

ARTS & CULTURE Film: One Night in BC MOMA Charlie Chaplin lovers will be treated to an outdoor film series honoring the silent film legend. At this opening night, top Chinese jazz musician Xia Jia’s Trio will improvise tunes during a screening of Chaplin’s classic, City Lights. RMB 150, RMB 120 (members). 7.30-10.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258)

LIVING Lecture: Courtyard Houses This illustrated presentation will serve as an introduction to courtyard houses – their layout, exterior and interior architectural details, as well as feng shui concepts, symbols and customs. RMB 60. 7.309.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

Beijing Amblers: The Dragon Gate Gorge Natural springs, streams and waterfalls await you at this out-of-town valley.

RMB 250 (includes transport and ticket). 9am-6pm. CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

AUG 9 MUSIC Handsome Furs Subpop’s synth-pop “pep rally for the damned” duo stop in Beijing on their Asia tour. RMB 120, RMB 80 (advance).

9pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

AUG 10

AUG 8: FC BARCELONA VS. BEIJING GUOAN Will Pedro be busting the net for the Catalans?

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BARS & CLUBS Electric Indigo The finest female DJ in the Austrian electronic music scene – and there’s a lot of competition – hits Beijing. Support from local female artists. RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Git Some!

David Mitchell plays everything from soul to Motown and beyond. Free.

10pm. Q Bar (6595 9239) Great Pool Party Aircraft carrier, Great Wall beach, and now … the Great Pool Party. El-Mar & Co. bring together DJs (including Patrick Yu, Ou Yang, Shen Yue, Eric Lee and Sean C.) to splash around by an indoor pool. For more info, call 136 8126 3981. RMB 250, RMB 200 (advance). Time TBD. Shunjing Spa Hotel (5827 1888, 5865 3888) Scarlett Shooters A selection of ten special shots is yours for RMB 88. Free. 9pm-1am. Scarlett (6552 3600) Union See Aug 13 listing. Day two brings electronica from Kaize, Terry Tu, Huang Weiwei, El-Mar, Zhi Qi, Weng Weng and Shen Yue.

ARTS & CULTURE Film: The Gold Rush Chaplin’s own personal favorite film. It showcases the classic Tramp character as a lone prospector who ventures into Alaska looking for gold. He gets mixed up with some burly characters and falls in love with the beautiful Georgia. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 8.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258)

LIVING Departing from China With Pets Learn what red tape you need to cut through to get little Dingding out the ’Jing. Free. 11am-noon. ICVS (8456-1939) Eat Well and Stay Healthy the Chinese Way What, when and how you eat flows into every part of your life. In the East, food is described as possessing certain qualities such as a warming or cooling nature, possessing certain flavors or acting on the body in a certain way. RMB 100.

10-11.30am. The Hutong (6404 3355) Tea Tasting In this tea training course, participants are introduced to six teas processed in differ-

ent styles from varying Chinese regions. As they learn to select, brew and taste various types, they are also taught the history and mythology that is infused in each cup of Chinese tea. RMB 160, RMB 150 (members).

2-4pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

AUG 14 & 15 SPORT Fixed Gear Revolution Own a Fixed Gear Bike? Join other bikers and participate in a two day event involving polo training and matches, racing, movies, and an after party for bike lovers. Free. Beijing Fixed Gear. For more information and to register, go to www. natooke.com or www.beijingfg.com.

EXPLORE Boat Fishing in Bohai Bay Follow a local fishing master and experience the life of a fisherman. Learn the techniques of pole fishing in Bohai Bay during the day and join a fire party on its moonlit shores at night. Meet in front of McDonald’s at Ginza Mall, southeast corner of Dongzhimen Qiao. RMB 890, RMB 790 (children under 16). 8am-7pm (the next day). Ninety Percent Travel (151 1791 6648) www.90percenttravel.com

AUG 15 DINING Pastry Cooking Class Discover the art of pastry cooking with French pastry chef Jean-Luc Vasseur.

Includes dinner and wines in Trattoria La Gondola. RMB 398+15%. 3-6pm.

Kempinski Hotel (6465 3388 ext 4200)

BARS & CLUBS Sundays on Top Dan from the Syndicate gets you in the mood for BBQ and Sunday afternoon drinks. Free. 4pm. Kokomo (6413 1019)

STYLE UCCA Fashion Show Chinese designer Zhang Da showcases his latest collection. Free. 3pm. Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (8610 8308; see Arts & Culture directory)

insanity cut loose, liberty took a nose dive, and humanity was kicked around somewhat,” said Chaplin of The Great Dictator, his first true talking picture as well as his most commercially successful film. It was the first major feature film of its period to bitterly satirize Nazism and Adolf Hitler.

RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 8.30pm.

BC MOMA (8438 8258) Film: Lingling’s Garden and The Warmth of Orange Peel Lingling’s Garden follows the imagination of a young girl who is chronically tardy, while The Warmth of Orange Peel tells of the sexual awakening of a 12-year-old girl in a rural village in Hunan. The film concludes with a lecture by Ryuki Otsuka, the director of Lingling’s Garden.

With Chinese subtitles. Free. 2-3.25pm.

Trainspotting Cultural Salon (6406 0658) Lecture: American and Chinese Silent Films in the 1930s Film expert Li Suyuan compares and contrasts the cinema of two cultures.

RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 7pm.

BC MOMA (8438 8258)

AUG 16 ARTS & CULTURE Film: A King in New York A lesser-known Chaplin film, set in the 1950s. After a revolution in his country, King Shahdov comes to New York nearly broke. To earn money, he turns to making TV commercials. A chance encounter with a child of communist parents leads to suspicion about his own political leanings.

The king is called up to testify at one of Joseph McCarthy’s HUAC hearings.

RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 8.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258)

AUG 16-22 MUSIC Max Star Music Festival Six days of music brought to you by Scream Records. Each day has a theme, e.g. pop, rock and that popular genre, party.

Expect many of the usual festival suspects.

Price TBA. Ditan Park. (6421 4657)

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ARTS & CULTURE

ARTS & CULTURE

Film: The Great Dictator “This is the story of the period between two World Wars – an interim during which

Film: Cow In the midst of the Second Sino-Japanese War, a villager has been entrusted with the care of a Dutch cow. A Japanese bombing unexpectedly leaves him and the cow as the only survivors. A black-comedy version of To Live. Reservation required. RMB 25 (includes free soft drinks and popcorn).

7-8.40pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) Film: Modern Times Chaplin’s last “silent” film, filled with sound effects, was made when everyone else was making talkies. Charlie turns against modern society, the machine age and progress. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members).

8.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258)

LIVING

AUG 21: HOUSE NATION

“Er … DJ neroDoll, your headphones aren’t plugged in.”

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Creative Industries Networking Evening Dress glamorously to impress those who decide what’s hot and what’s not. RMB 80 (includes free drink and canapés), RMB 50 (before Aug 16). 7.30pm. Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing (5865 5050; see Nightlife directory)

INN Coffee Morning – Sanlitun Join new friends and old at INN’s monthly coffee morning meet-and-greet.

Exchange tips – or, if you’re a newbie to the city, get the best advice from old Beijing hands. Free. 10am-noon.

The Bookworm (6586 9507) Qigong Club See Aug 3.

EXPLORE Sunshine Bus Tour See Aug 4.

AUG 18 ARTS & CULTURE Film: City Lights A silent comedy-drama released at the height of the sound era, it tells the story of a tramp (played by Chaplin) who falls in love with a blind flower girl. To assist his beloved and to prove his devotion, he begins to desperately look for jobs in the city. Screening indoors. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 7.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258)

EXPLORE Beijing Cloisonné Factory Watch the artisans as they create the enamelware by hand. RMB 120.

9.30am-12.30pm. CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org One-Day Summer Hike Visit Yongding River and the traditional village of Youzhou, located to the north of Beijing. RMB 160 (includes breakfast, guide, transport and snacks).

8am-6pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166, workshop@cultureyard.net; see Living directory) www.cultureyard.net.

LIVING Talk: Hukou & Dang’an Learn about the two fundamental documents that every Chinese person needs to have – the hukou (household registration) and dang’an (personal data file)– and how they impact one’s housing, job applications, welfare and children’s schooling. RMB 200, RMB 150 (children under 12). 7.30-9pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

AUG 19 ARTS & CULTURE Film: The Gold Rush See Aug 14 listing. Screening indoors.

7.30pm.

LIVING INN Coffee Morning – Shunyi Make friends and learn the ropes from veteran Beijing expats. Details at www.innbeijing.org. Free. 10am-noon.

O’Brien’s (6450 8588)

AUG 20 BARS & CLUBS Acupuncture Records Label Night Homegrown comrades keep the techno fires burning. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785) Crispy Cream See Aug 7.

Psylitun Goa Productions digs out the

Japanese War, this film tells the story of a Chinese villager who is forced by a mysterious figureto take custody of two prisoners from the Japanese Army. Fearing both the mystery man and the Japanese, the village struggles to figure out what to do with the two prisoners. Reservation required. RMB 25 (includes free soft drinks and popcorn). 7-8.45pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

(electronics). RMB 50. 4pm. UCCA (8459 9269; see Arts & Culture directory)

LIVING

ORIENTED Happy Hour Drinks-fueled networking with a lucky draw to boot. Reserve your spot at www. oriented.com/rsvp. RMB 100, RMB 50 (pre-registered). 7-9pm. Loong Bar, JW Marriott Beijing (5908 8906)

Business Networking Evening Make it your business to promote yourself, and you might find the fulcrum to your next career path. Register at eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.

RMB 130 (includes free drink and tapas), RMB 80 (before Aug 23) 7.30pm. Scarlett (6552 2880; see Nightlife directory)

ALL MONTH: RASA MALAYSIA

Stuff yourself with spicy Malaysian delights at Hotel Kunlun. psychedelic tunes, trippy decor and face paints again. DJs Pete, Microgram, Gotama and Michael drop the tunes. For more info, call 130 4118 0727, 158 1093 8411 or e-mail info@goaproductions.com. Free. 10pm.

Red Club (no tel)

MUSIC Shonen Knife Japanese chick rockers (and one of Kurt Cobain’s favorite bands) in a very small venue. Hedgehog opens.

RMB 150, RMB 100 (advance). 9.30pm.

MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

ARTS & CULTURE Film: The Great Dictator Screening indoors. See Aug 15. 7.30pm.

AUG 21 BARS & CLUBS Hip Drop See Aug 13.

House Nation House Nation resident neroDoll (aka Hiloco) flies in from Japan with a bag packed with house tunes. Price TBD. 10pm. Coco Banana (8599 9999) Wasabi Sound Rockers turned DJs Ou Yang and Shen Yue bring beats with Wasabi Sound DJs Eric Lee and Sean C. Free. 10pm.

Lantern (135 0134 8785)

MUSIC Orange Haze, Zhang Si’An Summer’s winding down. Enjoy the dog days of August with these two bands. RMB 40. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (5820 7100 ext 827) Zhang Jingchu Currently one of the most rapidly rising stars in Chinese pop music, the woman called Jane brings her “I Believe” tour to Beijing. RMB 280-1,380. 7.30pm.

Wukesong Arena (6417 0058)

ARTS & CULTURE Film: A King in New York See Aug 16. 2pm.

Film: Modern Times See Aug 17. 4pm.

LIVING The Benefits of Breath Work Breathing is a master key to self-healing.

Explore the dynamics and methods of

breathing well from an ancient Eastern point of view as well as the perspective of modern medicine. RMB 100. 10-11.30pm.

The Hutong (6404 3355)

EXPLORE Daytrip to Ling Shan Join FC Club on a one-day escape to Ling Shan, away from the frantic pace of downtown life. Take in mountain views and participate in a Tibetan folklore festival. Registration is essential.

RMB 300. 8am. FC Club (139 1109 8002, eventbj@fcclub.com)

AUG 22 ARTS & CULTURE Film Workshop: Scratch Rework and recreate one of Charlie Chaplin’s films, courtesy of the folks at Electric Shadows. Registration is limited to 40, so sign up while you can. RMB 120, RMB 108 (members). 2-8pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258)

EXPLORE Biking, Boating and Dumplings Tour See Aug 3.

Discover the Lake of Ten Temples Join this tour as they explore the historical secrets of Houhai and discuss the controversial topic of balancing modernization with cultural preservation.

Free. Ninety Percent Travel (151 1791 6648) www.90percenttravel.com

AUG 24 MUSIC Liu Xinyu, Lu Xinpei Two for Tuesday at Wudaokou’s favorite venue. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 9pm.

D-22 (6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE Book Talk: A Wild Light Marjorie M. Liu is a bestselling author of paranormal romance and urban fantasy.

Her latest book, A Wild Light, is a dark fantasy about a young woman who has spent her life fighting the dark forces of the world but may have ultimately succumbed to them herself. RMB 50, RMB 30 (members). 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050) Film: Devils on the Doorstep Set in the last years of the Second Sino-

EXPLORE Biking, Boating and Dumplings Tour See Aug 3.

AUG 25 DINING Happy Birthday, Hatsune Celebrate Hatsune’s ninth birthday with free-flow sake, cocktails and legendary sushi rolls. RMB 150. Hatsune (6581 3939) Make the Best Sangria Fiesta Make your own sangria with an assortment of fresh ingredients and mixers.

The best recipes win prizes. RSVP at info@redcapitalclub.com.cn. RMB 150 entry fee. 6-9pm. Red Capital Club.

(6402 7151)

MUSIC Hoochie Coochie Gentleman Blues in D-22 is like metal in Jiangjinjiu Bar – it just doesn’t happen easily. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE Book Talk: How to Manage a Successful Business in China Drawing upon over 18 years of experience in China working in media and creating a successful PR firm, Johan Björkstén’s book provides valuable insights into one of the world’s rapidly evolving economic environments. RMB 50, RMB 30 (members).

7.30pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050)

AUG 26 DINING Champagne Tasting Learn about wine and taste Maison Drappier champagnes while nibbling on paired canapés. RMB 180. 6.30-8pm.

W Dine and Wine (137 177 097 81)

MUSIC China Express A project for the Shanghai Expo, featuring Wu Fei (guzheng) + Heleen Van Haegenborgh (piano), Wu Na (guqin) + Esther Venrooy (laptop), Li Tieqiao (sax) + Lander Gyselinck (drums), with guests Yan Jun (electronics) and Leo Li Yangyang

LIVING INN Coffee Morning – Lido Area Make friends and learn the ropes from veteran Beijing expats. Details at www.innbeijing.org. Free. 10am-noon.

Cosy Café (8457 8359)

AUG 27 BARS & CLUBS Hip Drop See Aug 13.

Hot Pot DJ Wordy presides over the monthly feast of eclectic tunes. Free. 10pm.

Punk (6410 5222) Lantern Resident Night Sounds from the in-house techno crew.

Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785)

MUSIC Candy Monster, Residence A, The Me Guan Me’s, Yes No Break Quadruple bill guarantees a long night in Wudaokou. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students).

10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) The Face, Free The Birds, Bigger Bang, Chasing Star Zippo Hot List Night. Purchase a Zippo lighter at the Plastered 8 store and get vouchers for two free tickets for this show.

RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm.

Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

AUG 28 DINING Jazz and Country Fine Dining at the Great Wall Elegant country dinner with live jazz under the Great Wall. RMB 138. 6-8pm.

The Roadhouse at Mutianyu (6162 6506) Wine and Cheese Buffet Free-flow of select wines and Scarlett’s famous cheese selection and cold cuts for RMB 288. 8-10pm. Scarlett, Hotel G (6552 2880)

BARS & CLUBS Lantern Resident Night Sounds from the in-house techno crew.

Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785) Nanjie Fifth Anniversary Party Do you remember the first time? Rack up 12 shots for RMB 100. Free. 9pm. Nanjie (6413 0963) One Night in Vegas Stuff your money clip and prepare to win big. Dress code: Vegas-style.

Tickets at 138 1112 3770. RMB 100. 9pm.

Suzie Wong’s (6500 3377) Sherlock Groove

HUNGRY FOR HUNGARIAN? For a chance to win a RMB 300 voucher to Budapest Hungarian Restaurant, answer this question: What is Bográcsgulyás?

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ARTS & CULTURE Film: Red Sorghum Director Zhang Yimou’s classic about a rural woman’s life in 1930s China. Fields of red sorghum are the vivid backdrop to passion and violence. Reservation required. RMB 25 (includes free soft drinks and popcorn). 7-8.40pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) Literary Death Match: Beijing Episode II LDM is a circus – part literary performance art, part rapier-witted judging, and part absurd feats. In this episode, Susan Barker, Mark Kitto, John Leary and James Palmer will battle it out by performing their most electric writing in seven minutes (or less) before a lively audience and a panel of three all-star judges. RMB 50, RMB 30 (members). 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050)

LIVING UNTIL SEP 15: SUGARING PROMOTION It’s like waxing, but sweeter.

rolls into Spa. Time TBD.

See Aug 6.

MUSIC Stephanie Sun Yanzi Singapore-born pop singer makes an annual stop in the Chinese capital, complete with multiple costume changes and lots of sing-along hits. RMB 380-1,680.

7.30pm. Capital Gymnasium (6417 0058) Swing Dance Show Local swing dance group puts on a Saturday night show. Get out your poodle skirts. RMB 60. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (5820 7100 ext 827)

LIVING Registering Dogs in Beijing Keep the police away from your door – and your dog. Free. 11am-noon.

ICVS (8456-1939) Tea Tasting See Aug 14 listing.

EXPLORE Camping on the Beach Two-day trip to enjoy water sports, beach volleyball and barbecue on the sands of Feicuidao, north of Beidaihe and Qinhuangdao. RMB 500 (includes transport, meals, guide, tents, sleeping bags and sports equipment). 8am6pm (Aug 29). Culture Yard (8404 4166, workshop@cultureyard.net; see Living directory) www.cultureyard.net

AUG 29 MUSIC Outdoor Party/Afrokoko Roots Celebrate the end of summer outdoors, listening to Brazilian group Afrokoko Roots at this afternoon event. RMB 50.

4pm. 2 Kolegas (5820 7100 ext 827) Shi Li, Zhou Laoda Folk and world music night with two performances. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students).

9pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

SPORT F1 Belgian Grand Prix The excitement is bound to reach fever pitch as the richest sport on four wheels

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LIVING Tea Market Tour to Maliandao Explore the city’s largest wholesale tea market, located in Xuanwu District near the Beijing West Train Station. Taste teas from all over China, shop for affordable teaware and enjoy a delicious southernstyle lunch. RMB 180 (includes lunch).

10am-2pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

EXPLORE Beijing Amblers: The Cool Waterfall Valley Blossoms, red leaves, waterfalls and Miyun’s reservoir are all on the itinerary.

RMB 250. 9am-5.30pm. CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org Great Wall Hiking Trip Learn about the history of the Great Wall as you hike through ancient villages, mountain trails, and sections of the Great Wall to end at a beacon tower yielding a lovely lake view. Meet in front of McDonald’s at Ginza Mall, southeast corner of Dongzhimen Qiao. RMB 890, RMB 790 (children under 16). 9am-7pm.

Ninety Percent Travel (151 1791 6648)

AUG 30 LIVING INN Monthly Meeting: Arrival Survival Their mission is to help new residents settle into Beijing by offering helpful tips on making a smooth transition and meeting new friends. Topics include shopping, banking, telecommunications and mobile phone services, ayi and driver tips, and insights on adjusting with kids and handling culture shock. RMB 40 (includes coffee, tea and pastries). 10am-noon.

Capital Club Athletic Center (8486 2225)

AUG 31 MUSIC He Fan, Ice Seller A cool end to this summer with this double bill. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students).

INN Night Out Meet up with other newcomers and long-term residents in Beijing to share fun, friendship and tales of living in the nation’s capital. Two-for-one glasses of wine and a 15% discount on pitas. RSVP by Aug 27 to innbeijing@hotmail.com. Free.

7-9pm. Dao Le Wine Bar (5821 1353)

EXPLORE Biking, Boating and Dumplings Tour See Aug 3.

MONDAYS DINING Burger Burger Mondays Two-for-one on all signature burgers.

4pm. Blue Frog (6417 4030)

BARS & CLUBS Bookworm Pub Quiz Ask a silly question, get a trivial answer.

Prizes to be won. Free. 7.30pm.

The Bookworm (6586 9507) Brazilian Band The sounds of the carnival come to Club Le. Plus there’s one free drink for anyone in the bar between 10 and 11pm. Free.

Club Le (6415 3338) Movie Night Flicks on the screen. Free dessert if you buy dinner between 7-9pm. Free. 8pm.

Lush (8286 3566) Tia and The KnutZ Resident band heats up the dance floor with R&B, hip-hop, jazz and more.

Monday is also “Cigars and Whisky” night – RMB 900 for a bottle of 12-year Aberfeldy plus two Montecristo No. 4 cigars. Free.

9.30pm. Xiu (8567 1108)

LIVING Life Drawing A great environment in which to meet others and draw live models. You can choose either to bring your own art materials or purchase materials at minimal cost. Beginners welcome – no, encouraged! RMB 60, RMB 50 (members) 7.30-9.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355

TUESDAYS DINING

Cheeses for Cheap Enjoy a 50% discount on Enoteca’s Cheese Discovery Plate when ordering a bottle of wine from the special wine menu of the night. Enoteca (6587 1578)

BARS & CLUBS Irish Volunteer Quiz How much do you get paid? 6pm.

The Irish Volunteer (150 1112 4113) Mundo Latino Specials all night long include 20 percent discounts on all bottles of tequila, RMB 30 Tequila Mama shots and RMB 180 for five Coronas, all to the sound of salsa and Latin rhythms. Free. 9pm. Xiu (8567 1108) Open Mic Night Brave a demanding crowd and get a drink for your efforts. Free. 8.30pm.

Paddy O’Shea’s (6415 6389) Quiz Night How many, when and where? Free. 8pm.

Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q (6591 9161)

SPORT Gaelic Football Beijing Gaelic Football Club holds weekly men’s and women’s practice games every Tuesday in the city; all skill levels are welcome. Details at beijinggaa@yahoo. com or www.beijinggaa.org. 7pm.

LIVING Taiji Workshop with Eric Liu Learn the 22-move Chen-style taiji form to strengthen your mind and your body.

RMB 100, RMB 80 (members). 7-8.30pm.

The Hutong (6404 3355)

EVERY TUE & THU SPORT 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.

WEDNESDAYS DINING Buy One Burger, Get One Free From steakhouse to swiss & ’shrooms – double the fun at All-Star. 4pm.

All-Star Sports Bar & Grill (5905 6999)

BARS & CLUBS Divas & Champagne Buy-one-get-one-free Moët champagne cocktails and bottles. Free. 9pm-midnight.

Xiu (8567 1108) Everything Irie Sounds from Jamaica, with buy-one-getone-free Guinness and rum and coke.

Free cosmopolitans for the ladies. Free.

9pm. Bling (5905 6999) Frank’s Quiz Where are you now? Win money. RMB 20.

8pm. Frank’s Place (6437 8399) Golden Generation ’80s Party Get retro with RMB 10 drink specials. Free.

10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785) Hump Day Mid-week drinks discounts. Free. 9pm.

Pyro (8286 6240)

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 House wine is on the house, gender permitting. Free. 8-10pm. Dao Le (5821 1353) Love Fever The only ladies night that includes a casting call for aspiring actors, actresses and models. There’s free drinks for ladies too. Free. 9pm. ChinaDoll (5136 5871) 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) Martini Wednesdays Beijing’s best martinis? Possibly. Ten of them buy-one-get-one-free? Definitely.

Free. 6-11pm. Q Bar (6595 9239) Paddy’s Quiz Which quiz host swears the most? Prizes for every round and more. Free. 8.30pm.

Paddy O’Shea’s (6415 6389)

DINING Wind Down at the Wine Club Discover some of the world’s wine regions with sommelier Julia Zhu. Includes five wines, expert commentary and canapés.

RMB 150+15%. One East, Hilton Beijing (5865 5030) Bodega Fever All-you-can-eat tapas for RMB 88, and sangria for RMB 38 a glass. Enoteca (6587 1578)

BARS & CLUBS Beatles Night Beijing’s one and only tribute night to the band that Wings never were. Rolling Stones fans need not attend. Free. 10pm.

Club Le (6415 3338) Beer Pong Throw a ball into a cup, win drinks. Free.

8pm. Pyro (8286 6240)

Big John’s Blues Band Zhang Ling, aka Big John, gets the blues.

Free. 9pm CD Blues Café and Bar (6506 8288) Liu Yue Guitar Trio Jazz lines read by classic guitar. Free.

9.30pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131)

SPORT Handball Try it. Go on. Contact Guillaume at 159 0136 4769. Pitch costs are shared. 8pm.

Muxiyuan Sports Technology School. www.handballinchina.com

LIVING Chinese Painting With An Ni Every class consists of two parts: an explanation of the basics of Chinese painting and then practice, during

Chill Out Out with the laptops, in with the cocktails.

Jazz from Little Five. Free. 8-11pm.

The Bookworm (6586 9507)

SPORT Badminton Shuttlecock shenanigans. 7-10pm.

Contact John at johnsk_ho@hotmail.com.

Free Keg Night The first keg of beer is free. By the time it’s done, you’ll be ready for happy hour.

Free. 8pm. Pyro (8286 6240)

Basketball Play with the Angels. 6.30pm. General Administration of Sport of China Training Centre. www.angels-club.com.cn

House of Decadence DJ Chozie and DJ Bobby house up the sandpit. Reservations at 135 2188 2889.

Free. 9pm. The Beach (6508 8585)

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Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace Cruise along the Imperial canal to Cixi’s seasonal getaway. RMB 350 (includes boat ride and Summer Palace visit, coach pick-up and refreshments), RMB 200 (boat ride only). 9.30am-4.30pm. CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

EVERY WED & THU MUSIC Live Blues & Jazz House bands lighten up your wine mood.

Free. 8pm. Enoteca (6587 1578)

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BARS & CLUBS 1945MF Club Session Electro and trance from the 1945 Music Factory crew. DJs Osvaldo Nugroho, Basestring, Bes, Yuan, Aska, John, Alisia Fox and Jackson Lee drop the beats.

Free. 10pm. Club Le (6415 3338)

Best Brews Summer BBQ Barbecue and free-flow bottled beers from China, Japan, Holland, American, Australia and elsewhere. RMB 130. 6-10pm.

Four Points by Sheraton

University Rock Night Student bands shoot for stars. RMB 20, RMB 10 (students). 8pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

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

Best Brews Summer BBQ Up to 16 types of beer with a live band, fun games and lucky draw in the outdoor beer garden. RMB 130+15%. 6-10pm.

Four Points by Sheraton (8889 8888)

Basement Two-for-one drink specials until midnight.

Free. 10pm. Punk (6410 5222)

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Intro to Tai Chi Tai chi combines martial arts, Taoist philosophy and medicine. It is composed of fluid movements (mostly slow and graceful, though sometimes swift and powerful in the case of Chen-style tai chi) that keep the body in motion and the mind tranquil. RMB 150 (session), RMB 480 (4 classes; begins Aug 4). 7.30-9pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

BBQ at St. Regis Outdoor barbeque in the charming St. Regis garden. RMB 258+15% (including wine and beer). 6.30-10.30pm. Garden Court, St. Regis Hotel (6460 6688 ext 2340)

’80s Night The ’80s beat goes on. And on. Free. 9pm.

Alfa (6413 0086)

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Pomegranate Quiz How do you spell pomegranate? Free.

8pm. The Pomegranate (8046 2558)

priced at RMB 200 and waiters will bring tapas dishes to your table all night long.

8pm-midnight. Enoteca (6587 1578)

Live & Direct Live music takes you into the weekend.

Free. 9pm. Lush (8286 3566)

AUG 13: ONE NIGHT IN BC MOMA

The Xia Jia Trio improvises jazz to accompany the outdoor screening of Chaplin’s classic, City Lights.

AUG 5: THE EXECUTION OF THE JUDGE OF HELL

Clowns, actors and puppets converge in this fantastical story about a demon.

AUG 31: LITERARY DEATH MATCH: BEIJING EPISODE II

Contestants battle it out by performing their most electric writing in seven minutes (or less).

Exposed: Ladies’ Night Free VnC cocktails and second-floor “girls-only” zone. Free. 9pm. Zeta Bar (5865 5050) Girls’ Night Out Free vodka drinks from 10pm-1am for the ladies, and 30 percent off all bottles. Free.

10pm. Xiu (8567 1108) Give Me Goose Buy-one-get-one-free on bottles of Grey Goose. Free. 9pm. Bling (5905 6999) Paddy’s Networking Thursdays Work your contacts. Free. 8.30pm.

Paddy O’Shea’s (6415 6389) Pink Drinks Not necessarily of the Lantung sort. Rosé champagne, rosé wine and sangria out on the terrace makes for a fine Thursday evening. Barbecued dishes make it better.

Free. Time TBD. Aria (6505 2266 ext 38, 6505 3318)

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which the teacher will guide students individually. RMB 160, RMB 150 (members).

7-8.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

EXPLORE Great Wall Mutianyu & Ming Tombs What do you mean you haven’t been yet?

Don’t worry, CCC will take you there.

RMB 400. 9am-6.30pm. CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

FRIDAYS DINING Seafood Carnival Dive into king crabs, oysters, lobster, caviar and salmon – have the seafood steamed, fried or roasted to your taste at live cooking stations. RMB 328+15% (including beer and wine). 6-10pm.

Elements, Hilton Beijing (5865 5020) Friday Wine Fever Order a bottle from several selected wines

Sexy Summer Decadence Music from the Jackson Twins, special drinks from Becherovka. Free shooters and lap dances for girls before 10pm. Price and time TBD. LAN Club (5109 6012/13) Thank Funk It’s Friday Half-price drinks from 6-9pm. Free. 6pm.

Zeta Bar (5865 5050) 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. 6pm. Scarlett (6552 3600)

MUSIC Defy, Mojo Rockabilly, country and blues at Fangjia Hutong. RMB 30. 9pm. Hot Cat Club (6400 7868) El Johnson & The Taste of Soul Real blues. Free. 9.30pm. Frank’s Place (6437 8399) Xia Jia Piano Trio Jazz pianist operates on his keyboards.

Free. 10pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131)

SPORT Pool Competition Pots mean prizes. RMB 50. 8pm. Frank’s Place (6437 8399; see Nightlife directory)

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EVENTS Taiwan: Charm and Grandeur A ten-day trip exploring mystic temples, gold-mining villages and the natural beauty of southern Taiwan.

RMB 12,200. TUI China (8519 8999, private-tours@tui.cn) www.tui.cn

EVERY FRI & SAT DINING Greenfish Seafood Extravaganza Get wrecked in a briny sea of crabs, scallops, oysters and lobster, where the wine flows like the tide. RMB 328+15% (including free-flowing wine and soft drinks), kids half-price. 6-9.30pm.

Greenfish, Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street (6601 6666 ext 6255) Raffles Seafood Buffet King crab? Why yes, your Highness.

Freshly shucked oysters and Boston lobster too. RMB 368+15%. 6-10pm.

East 33, Raffles Hotel (6526 3388 ext 5171)

Life Drawing Workshop with Samantha Day An exciting and experimental approach to life drawing. Different techniques and materials help you develop a confident approach to one of the fundamental forms of observational drawing: the human form. RMB 150, RMB 130 (members).

Time TBD. The Hutong (6404 3355) Survival Chinese Workshop This month’s four classes cover transport, small talk, shopping, and ordering food.

Each class includes two hours of lesson and one hour of outdoor practice.

Reservations required. RMB 200. 10am1pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

EXPLORE North Korea Discovery A four-day trip to visit China’s dear neighbor. RMB 7,900 (includes round-trip airfare, minimum two people). Asialive

RMB 100 (for half). Apothecary (5208 6040)

Financial Street (6601 6666 ext 6255)

Aroma Gourmet Brunch Lobster, oysters, foie gras, international cheeses and a Sunday roast. RMB 398+15% (includes unlimited Piper Heidsieck champagne). 11.30am-2.30pm. Aroma, Ritz-Carlton Beijing (5908 8161)

Sundays to Savor at Kranzler’s Kid-friendly and with a jazz band to boot – enjoy the international buffet spread.

RMB 288+15%, RMB 338+15% (includes Paulaner beer, sparkling wine and other wines). 11.30am-3pm. Kranzler’s, Kempinski Hotel (6465 3388 ext 4200)

Bubbalicious An array of cold and hot dishes and desserts, along with juice and smoothie stations. A kids’ corner entertains the young’uns. RMB 368+15% (includes unlimited Veuve Clicquot champagne), RMB 149+15% (kids 6-12). 11.30am-3.30pm.

Seasonal Taste, Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880) Bubbly Sundays Caviar, live seafood, tartare stations, make-your-own sushi rolls, teppanyaki and much more. RMB 368+15% (includes free flow of Pommery Pop champagne), RMB 148+15% (kids younger than 12),

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Basketball Play with the Angels. 2pm. General Administration of Sport of China Training Centre. www.angels-club.com.cn Flag Football The only American football group in Beijing plays flag football for weekend fun.

Contact Yoyao Hsueh at yoyaoh@gmail. com or 159 0120 2499. 3pm. Chaoyang Park

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Hash House Harriers Run every Sunday, then drink like a sailor on leave. Meet at Tim’s Texas BBQ at 1pm.

Runs usually last an hour, covering about 7-8km. Each run is RMB 20 and includes beer and water along the way. www.hash.cn

Punk X Beijing Zoo Get animal with DJ Lomang’s hip-hop throwdown. Free. 10pm. Punk (6410 5222) Souled Out Sexy, funky and eclectic tunes from DJs Mo and Azat. Reservations at 135 2188 2889. Free. 9pm. The Beach (6508 8585)

Touch Rugby You can practice touching on the free bus from The Den. www.beijingdevils.com

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Aussie Rules Nine-a-side on grass. No wonder they say g’day a lot. More details at beijingfooty@yahoo.com. 2pm.

Jade Gardens Field Hockey Ice hockey minus the fights and ice. For more info, e-mail bjhockeyclub@hotmail. com. 1pm. Beijing Olympic Center 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. 3pm. WAB (8456 4155) Golf Happy Hour Free golf lessons, for free. Free. 2-3pm.

SGA (400 650 5169) Hiking Get out in the great outdoors. Prices and times vary. www.udoadventure.com or 136 1124 1407.

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MUSIC Moreno Donadel Trio Italian pianist collaborates with a few Beijingers. Free. 9.30pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131)

Badminton Shuttlecock shenanigans. 10am-noon.

Contact John at johnsk_ho@hotmail.com.

Taste of Brazil This month, SALT offers Brazil’s national dish, feijoada, which is traditionally eaten on Saturday and includes slowcooked beans, home-made sausage with seasoned rice and sauces. RMB 148.

Noon-3pm. SALT (6437 8457)

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BARS & CLUBS Lush Open Mic Show off your talents for 15 minutes of fame and a free beer. Past acts have ranged from free-style rap battles to tap dancing. RMB 10. 9pm. Lush (8286 3566)

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Sealicious Seafood Buffet Lavish spread of fresh seafood with glass of welcome bubbles and free-flowing drinks. RMB 428+15%. 11.30am-3pm.

Seasonal Taste, Westin Chaoyang (5922 8880)

Liu Yuan Saxophone Quartet China’s jazz forefather keeps the Houhai shores smooth. Free. 10pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131)

Sureño Set Sunday Lunch Enjoy a selection of tapas dishes, a soup and one main course from the menu.

RMB 188+15%, RMB 298+15% (including champagne). Noon-3pm. Sureño, The Opposite House (6410 5240)

AUG 6: PET CONSPIRACY

Beijing’s hottest electro-cabaret troupe prepares for elaborate love and hate.

AUG 13: LONG SHEN DAO

Catchy tunes over a reggae sound that crosses all boundaries.

AUG 25: HOOCHIE COOCHIE GENTLEMAN They’re bringing the blues to D-22.

Travel (5823 7217, contact@asialive.net.cn) www.asialive.net.cn

free (kids under 6). 11.30am-3pm. Senses, Westin Financial Street (6629 7810)

Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace See Wednesdays. 9am-4pm.

FIZZtastic Champagne Brunch Premium Taittinger Champagne on free-flow and a lip-smacking array of international gastronomy. The “Kidz Paradise” features a special food buffet, cartoons and toys for the tots. RMB 368+15%. 11.30am-3pm. Vasco’s, Hilton Wangfujing (5812 8888 ext 8411)

SUNDAYS DINING American Sunday Roast Prime beef rib cut tableside with all the trimmings, plus traditional desserts and pies. RMB 178+15%, RMB 98+15% extra for wine buffet. Noon-3pm. One East, Hilton Beijing (5865 5030) Apothecary Fried Chicken Share a whole fried chicken with ’slaw and buttermilk biscuits, courtesy of Louisiana chef Max Levy. RMB 200,

Mediterranean Seafood Summer Exotic seafood brunch for these hot summer days, including a glass of white wine. RMB 198 (2 courses), RMB 228 (3 courses). Mana (6460 6721) Sunday Champagne Brunch Get your bubbly on at Greenfish’s lavish Sunday brunch featuring pan-fried foie gras, seared beef medallion and grilled lobster served tableside. RMB 348+15%.

11.30am-3pm. Greenfish, Ritz-Carlton

Water Polo Beijing Ducks play most Sundays. All skill levels welcome. For more info, contact richard.andrew.young@gmail.com. 2pm.

International School of Beijing 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.

WEEKENDS DINING Dim Sum Madness Dim sum buffet menu featuring 20 gourmet essentials, as well as baby abalone and chilled teas. RMB 199 for two.

11.30am-3pm. Celestial Court Restaurant, St. Regis Hotel (6460 6688)

SPORT 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@thebeijingpeloton.com or at www.thebeijingpeloton.com.

ONGOING DINING Beer Garden BBQ Thu-Sun. Indulge in lobster, rib-eyes, ribs and whole fish cooked to order, and relax on the Paulaner Beer Garden terrace with a ... Paulaner beer. 5-10pm.

Paulaner Brauhaus, Kempinski Hotel (6465 3388 ext 4212) Chinese Regional Cuisine All month. Discover the art of chopping, marinating and stir-frying. Featured cuisines include Cantonese, Hunan, Sichuan and Beijing homestyle. RMB 220, RMB 200 (members). The Hutong (159 0104 6127) www.the-hutong.com Lobster Buffet All month. Canadian lobsters cooked in various ways. Limit 1 per customer.

RMB 248+15%. Kranzler’s, Kempinski Hotel (6465 3388 ext 4222) Luscious Lobster Fest All month. Lobsters served up in many delicious styles: sashimi, teppanyaki, robatayaki and tempura. Nishimura, Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing (6841 2211) Mad for Mushrooms All month. Ma Cherie dishes out a tasty sampling of Thai-style fungus treats, full of nutrition and bursting with flavor. Ma Cherie, Hotel Kunlun (6590 3388 ext 5247) Oysters and Wine All month. Enjoy two fresh oysters and a glass of wine for RMB 10 with any entrée ordered. Capital M (6702 2727) Provence Flavors All month. Taste the south of France with a Provence-inspired, six-course prix fixe menu, including grilled lamb and tuna carpaccio. RMB 600, RMB 988 (with wine pairing). Maison Boulud (6559 9200) Rasa Malaysia All month. Authentic Malaysia buffet by a Malaysian chef. RMB 298+15%. 6-10pm.

Skyline Café, Hotel Kunlun (6590 3229) A Taste of Veneto All month. Sample distinctive Northern Italian cuisine this month with produced hand-selected from Veneto, Italy’s seafood haven. Danieli’s, St. Regis (6460 6688 ext 2440) Two-for-One Business Lunch All month. Set lunch menu is two for one. RMB 100+15% (two courses), RMB 130+15% (three courses). Noon-2.30pm.

One East, Hilton Beijing (5865 5030) Westin Summer Surprise All month. Visit Grange or Zen5es and receive an RMB 100 cash voucher per table.

Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880) Vegan Cooking Class All month. Learn some fantastically healthy recipes that use surprising ingredients to replace dairy products.

RMB 220, RMB 200 (members).

10am-noon. The Hutong (159 0104 6127) www.the-hutong.com Yunnan’s Summer Crop All month. Take advantage of the mushroom season to taste some new Huaiyang dishes featuring this fragrant

fungi. Summer Palace, China World Hotel (6505 5838)

BARS & CLUBS Champagne Cocktails Daily. This month’s specials include Fresh Mango Bellini, Rose Petal Royal and Lemon Orange Mimosa. Lobby Lounge, China World Hotel (6505 2266 ext 37) Jackson Twins Mon-Sat. Funk and soul classics from the ’70s and ’80s golden age. Price and time TBD. LAN Club (5109 6012/13) Kokoh Conley Mon-Sat. Jazz singer whose talents extend to writing and producing her own music.

Free. 8pm. Centro (6561 8833) Park Plaza Beer Garden Until Sep 15. Buy-one-get-one-free beers from 5.30-7.30pm. BBQ available. Free.

5.30pm. Park Plaza (8522 1999 ext 3607) Regent Beer Garden Daily. Because drinking outside is fun.

Buy-one-get-one-free drinks from 5-8pm, live jazz from 8-11pm, and BBQ throughout. Free. 5pm. The Regent (8522 1789) Sabrina Montgomery Daily. Singer with a powerful set of vocal chords belts out jazz, funk and soul standards. Free. 8pm (Sun-Thu), 9pm (Fri-Sat).

China Bar (8567 1234) XPRESS Tue-Sun. House band gets the cocktail crowd moving. Free. 9pm. Xiu (8567 1108)

MUSIC CJW Jazz Band Musicians from America, Taiwan and Germany make the night easy listening.

Free. 9.20pm. CJW (6587 1222)

STYLE Sugaring Promotion Until Sep 15. Sweeter is always better, even when it comes to hair removal.

All first-time customers get 50% off with this natural alternative to waxing.

RMB 50-310. Roots Salon (6538 1626) Summer Indulgence Treatment Until Aug 31. Take a dip in the rooftop swimming pool, followed by a ritual scrub and 90-minute aromatic massage. RMB 780+15% per person. The Spa at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing (5812 8888 ext 8560) Summer Refreshing Spa Treatment Until Sep 31. Get completely exfoliated and beautified with this seasonal package, which includes a marine crystals foot scrub, body scrub, refreshing massage, manicure, pedicure and aromatherapeutic foot care. RMB 680 per person, RMB 1,280 for two. Aqua Salus (6501 2881)

ARTS & CULTURE Man Tao: Solo Exhibition Until Aug 8. Man Tao’s works, mainly ink-and-wash on ricepaper, reveal the artist’s thoughts in a turbulent manner.

HT Gallery (5978 9830) Photo by Photo: A Portrait of Spain Until Aug 8. Spain’s most renowned photographers on the changes in Spain’s cities since the 1950s. Instituto Cervantes (5879 9666)

ONGOING: BALI HIDEAWAY

They say it’s the Beidaihe of the South Pacific. as an electronic replica of roots, veins and synapses. Red Gate Gallery (6525 1005) Rem(a)inders Until Aug 29. Home-grown favorites Ai Weiwei, Sun Yuan & Peng Yu, Liu Jianhua and Zhuang Hui & Dan’Er are joined by Subodh Gupta, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Pascale Marthine Tayou and Nari Ward.

Each artist reflected on two words, “reminders” and “remainders,” when planning their contribution.

Galleria Continua (5978 9505) Blade & Zhang Dali: Graffiti – Blogging in the Street Until Sep 5. Featuring work by Chinese artist Zhang Dali and US artist Blade, the exhibitions looks at the dissemination of images and ideas via graffiti in the information age. C-Space (51273248) Wang Ningde: Some Days Until Sep 7. Wang’s provocative blackand-white avant-garde photography synthesizes mannequins and military iconography. Galerie Paris-Beijing (5978 9262) Christian Lemmerz: Hypnosis Until Oct 10. For his first solo show in China, the German-born sculptor has created this over-the-top instillation which seeks to confront us directly with both our lives and, through a grid of dangling skulls, our deaths. Faurschou Gallery (5978 9316)

SPORT Beijing Hikers Every Wed, Sat & Sun. 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. (6432 2786, info@beijinghikers.com) www.beijinghikers.com ClubFootball Men’s 5-a-side Leagues All month. Fun in the sun. Register at 5130 6893/4/5/6, or play@wanguoqunxing.com. www.clubfootball.com.cn English Premier League From Aug 14. The football resumes with some new faces and new kits. Highlights include Liverpool vs. Arsenal (Aug 15) and Tottenham vs. Man City (Aug 14).

Times vary.

Chinese Impressionist Landscapes Until Aug 14. Zhang Runshi’s gorgeous oil paintings reveal a rural China never before seen. XYZ Gallery (8459 9299)

Ultimate Frisbee All month. The Beijing Ultimate Summer League is starting up soon. Play in the weekly pickup and practice sessions to get started. Contact anthonytao13@gmail. com.

Garden of Autumn Vapors Until Aug 22. Artist Liu Dao’s first ever solo exhibition incorporates LED instillations

US Open Aug 30-Sep 12. The finest players on whatever it is that Flushing Meadows’

hard courts are made of compete for tennis glory. Times TBD.

EXPLORE 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 (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. RMB 2,920. TUI China (8519 8999, private-tours@tui.cn) www.tui.cn Bali Hideaway Six days on Bali. English speaking tour guide available. RMB 9,990. TUI China (800 8100 127, private-tours@tui.cn) www.tui.cn Jiuzhaigou Valley and Chengdu Colorful forests, green lakes, snowcapped mountains and waterfalls make Jiuzhaigou one of China’s most beautiful places. Also includes a visit to the Panda Breeding & Research Center. RMB 3,600 (flight not included). Kingdom Travel (5900 6100, fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn) www.kingdomtravel.com.cn Northeast Inner Mongolia Visit the Hulunbeir grasslands.

RMB 6,900 (8 days), RMB 6,000 (6 days).

Traveling is Life (62990791, 135 2003 5010) www.travelingislife.com Shanghai Expo It’s still there. RMB 4,450 (includes round-trip airfare and three-day Expo ticket). Asialive Travel (5823 7217, contact@asialive.net.cn) www.asialive.net.cn Shanghai Expo: Access all Areas Available until Oct 31. Three-night stay in Shanghai includes a full-day visit to the World Expo, along with a day spent getting familiar with the city’s architectural highlights. RMB 3,780. TUI China (8519 8999, private-tours@tui.cn) www.tui.cn Sun, Sea and Singapore Available until Sep 1. Ten-day visit to the Malay Peninsula combines the urban excitement of Kuala Lumpur and Singapore with time chilling on Malaysian beaches. RMB 12,800. TUI China (8519 8999, private-tours@tui.cn) www.tui.cn Zhangjiajie Adventure Visit the Zhangjiajie National Park and the ancient water town of Fenghuang.

RMB 9,990. TUI China (800 8100 127, private-tours@tui.cn) www.tui.cn

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DINING DIRECTORY INDEX 1001 Nights – Middle Eastern 21 Cake – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Afunti – Xinjiang & Muslim Agrilandia – Italian Ai Jiang Shan – Korean Alameda – Contemporary International Alba – Cafes & Teahouses 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 Apothecary – American Argo – Mediterranean Aria – European Aroma – Buffets Asia Bistro – Buffets Asian Star – Southeast Asian Assaggi – Italian Athena – Mediterranean Bali Papaya – Southeast Asian Baodao Bingzhen – Ice Cream Baoyuan Jiaozi Wu – Dumplings Barolo – Italian Bei – Contemporary International Bellagio – Taiwan Bento & Berries – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Bianyifang – Beijing Duck Biteapitta – Middle Eastern BLD Cafe – Contemporary International Blu Lobster – Contemporary International Blue Frog – American Bocata – Cafes & Teahouses Bonbon Bins – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Boucherie Michel – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Brasserie Flo – French Brazillian Churrascos – Central & South American Budapest Hungarian Restaurant – European Cafe Cha – Buffets Cafe de la Poste – French Cafe Europa – European Cafe Noir – Cafes & Teahouses Cafe Sambal – Southeast Asian Cafe Zarah – Cafes & Teahouses Cambulac Italian Wine Enoteca – Italian Capital M – European Carmen – Spanish Casa Latina – Central & South American Celestial Court – Cantonese Cepe – Italian Chao Dian – Cantonese Charcoal Bar – Korean Chef Chan – Southeast Asian Chef Too – American China Grill – Contemporary International Chongqing Fandian – Sichuan Chuan Ban – Sichuan Chynna – Contemporary Chinese Ciro’s Pomodoro – Italian Comptoirs de France – Bakeries, Delis & Candy CourtYard – Contemporary International Crepanini – French Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant – Xinjiang & Muslim CRU Steakhouse – Steakhouses Crystal – European Crystal Jade – Cantonese Da Dong Roast Duck – Beijing Duck Da Dongbei – Dongbei Daccapo – Italian Dali Courtyard – Yunnan Danieli’s – Italian Dianke Dianlai – Yunnan Din Tai Fung – Dumplings Ding Ding Xiang – Hot Pot Domus – French Drei Kronen 1308 Brauhaus – German Drum and Gong Fusion Restaurant – Sichuan Du – Japanese Duck de Chine – Beijing Duck East 33 – Buffets El Wajh – Middle Eastern Element Fresh – American Enoteca – European Essence – Buffets Fangshan Restaurant – Imperial Fanqian Fanhou – Taiwanese Fatburger – American Feiteng Yuxiang – Sichuan Fennel Bistro– Mediterranean

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Fish Nation – European Fu Jia Lou – Beijing Ganges Indian Restaurant – Indian/Pakistani Ganglamedo – Tibetan Gaon Korean Restaurant – Korean Garden Court – Buffets Geba Geba– Japanese German Food Center – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Gin – Japanese Grandma’s Kitchen – American Grange – Steakhouses Greek Delicacy – Mediterranean Green Bean – Ice Cream Green T. House – Contemporary Chinese Greenfish – Buffets Guanghe Chaxuan – Cantonese Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory – Pizza Haidilao Hot Pot – Hot Pot Haiku – Japanese Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar – Japanese Hatsune – Japanese Hazara – Indian/Pakistani Herbal Cafe – Cantonese Honeymoon Desserts – Ice Cream Hopfenstube – German Horizon – Cantonese Hot Bean Cooperative – Beijing Hutong Pizza – Pizza I Rock My Pot – Hot Pot Ibn Battouta – Middle Eastern Ichigo Ichie – Japanese IF Juice – Cafes & Teahouses IFW (International Food Warehouse) – Contemporary International In & Out – Yunnan Indian Kitchen – Indian/Pakistani Invincible Ramen – Japanese Invito – Italian Isshin – Japanese iTea – Ice Cream J. Lucky – Dumplings Jaan – French Jade Garden – Cantonese Jade Garden – Shanghai Jewel – Cantonese Jin Ding Xuan – Cantonese Jin Yang Restaurant – Shanxi & Sha’anxi Jing – Buffets JingZun Peking Duck Restaurant – Beijing Duck Jiumen Xiaochi – Beijing Joy Luck – Buffets Kafe Peranakan – Southeast Asian Kagen – Japanese Kamat’s – Indian/Pakistani Karaiya Spice House – Hunan & Hubei Kashgar Restaurant – Xinjiang & Muslim Kempi Deli – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Kiev – Russian Kong Yiji – Zhejiang Kranzler’s – Buffet L’Isola – Italian La Pizza – Pizza La Sushi – Japanese La Taverne – French Laijin Yuxuan Fanzhuang – Imperial Lan Club – Contemporary International Lan Na Thai – Thai Latin Grillhouse – Central & South American Le Little Saigon – Vietnamese Le Petit Gourmand – French Le Petit Paris – French Le Pre Lenotre – French Lei Garden – Cantonese Let’s Burger – American Let’s Seafood – Contemporary Li Jia Cai – Imperial Lijiang Spareribs Hot Pot – Hot Pot Liqun Roast Duck Restaurant – Beijing Duck Little Sheep – Hot Pot Liujia Guo – Hunan & Hubei Longshun Yuan Mala Xiangguo – Sichuan Lotus in Moonlight – Vegetarian Luga’s Banh Mi Now – Vietnamese Luga’s Pho Pho – Vietnamese Luga’s Villa – Central and South American Ma Cherie Thai and Vietnamese Restaurant– Southeast Asian Madam Zhu’s Kitchen – Chinese Made in China – Beijing Duck Maison Boulud – French Makye Ame – Tibetan Mala Youhuo (Spice Spirit) – Sichuan

Malacca Legend – Southeast Asian Mana – Mediterranean MARE – Spanish Matsuko – Japanese Mei Mansion – Shanghai Mei Wei Zhen – Imperial Metro – Italian Miao Minority Restaurant – Guizhou & Guangxi Middle 8th Restaurant – Yunnan Mirch Masala – Indian/Pakistani Monsoon – Buffets Morel’s – European Mosaico – Spanish Mosto – Contemporary International Mrs Shanen’s Bagels – American Mughal’s Beijing Muse – Vietnamese My China - Contemporary Chinese Nam Nam – Vietnamese Nanlaishun – Beijing Naoki – Japanese Niajo – Spanish Nishimura – Japanese No Name Restaurant – Yunnan Noble Court – Cantonese Nola – American Noodle Bar – Beijing Noodle Loft – Shanxi & Sha’anxi Nuage – Vietnamese Nyonya Kitchen – Southeast Asian Oden – Japanese Olas Tapas Cafe – Spanish One East – American Orange Tree Bistro – European Panino Teca – Cafes & Teahouses Paomo Guan – Shanxi & Sha’anxi Papa John’s – Pizza Paper – Contemporary Chinese Park Side Bar & Grill – European Paulaner Brauhaus – German Peking Duck, Private Kitchen – Beijing Duck Peter’s Tex–Mex Grill – American Phrik Thai – Thai Pizza Buona – Pizza Prego – Italian Punjabi Indian Restaurant – Indian & Pakistani Pure Lotus Vegetarian – Vegetarian Pure Smoothies– Cafes & Teahouses Purple Haze Courtyard – Thai Purple Haze Restaurant & Bar – Thai Pyro Pizza – Pizza Qomolangma – Tibetan Qu Na’r – Zhejiang Quan Ju De – Beijing Duck Raj Indian Restaurant and Bar – Indian & Pakistani Ras Ethiopian Cuisine – African Red Capital Club – Imperial Red Station – Korean Regius Beef – Hot Pot Ristorante Sadler – Italian ROOMbeijing – European Rumi – Middle Eastern Saffron – Spanish SALT – Contemporary International Sapori d’Italia – Italian Scarlett – Contemporary International Schindler’s Tankstelle – German Schoolhouse Canteen– European Scott’s Family Italian Cuisine and Bar – Italian Seasonal Tastes – Buffets Senses – Buffets Sequoia Bakery and Cafe – Cafes & Teahouses Serve the People – Thai Shin Yeh – Taiwan

AFRICAN Ras Ethiopian Cuisine Sit at a child-friendly mesab, and eat injera bread dipped in kitfo and other Ethiopian stews. There is also a large outdoor barbecue and garden area.

Mon-Thurs 5pm-midnight, Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11am-2am. 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in movie theater park), Chaoyang District. (6436 8998) 埃塞俄比亚餐厅, 朝阳 区亮马桥路21号(燕莎桥往东1500米路北汽车 电影院内)

AMERICAN All-Star Sports Bar & Grill 65 plasma screens plus fine burgers, tacos, pastas and steaks. Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11am2am. Bldg 5, 1/F, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District.

Sizzler – American Sorabol – Korean South Beauty – Sichuan South German Bakery, Cafe Konstanz and Bodenseestube – German South Silk Road – Yunnan Stadium Dog – American Steak Exchange – Steakhouses Sukhothai – Thai Summer Palace – Huaiyang Sureño – Mediterranean Suzuki – Japanese Suzumei – Japanese Tairyo Teppanyaki – Japanese Tamarind (Marriott Northeast) – Indian/Pakistani Taverna – Mediterranean Tavola – Italian Teahouse of Fu – Cafes & Teahouses Terra – Central & South American Teppanyaki Show Bar – Japanese TGI Friday’s – American The Astor Grill – Steakhouses The Bak Kut Teh Specialist – Southeast Asian The Bookworm – Cafes & Teahouses The CUT Steak & Seafood Grill – Steakhouses The Elephant – Russian The Kro’s Nest – Pizza The Mexican Kitchen – Central & South American The Olive – Mediterranean The Orchard – European The Orient Kitchen – Southeast Asian The Roadhouse at Mutianyu – Contemporary Chinese The Saddle Cantina – Central and South American The Side Saddle – Central & South American The Taj Pavilion – Indian/Pakistani The Tree – Pizza Three Guizhou Men – Guizhou & Guangxi Tong He Ju – Shandong Tori Tei – Japanese Toro Bar – Japanese Trainspotting – Contemporary Chinese Tube Station – Cafes & Teahouses Tumaris – Xinjiang & Muslim Union Bar & Grille – American Va Piano – Italian Va Va Voom – Vietnamese Vasco’s – Buffets Veg–on – Vegetarian VIC – Buffets Village Cafe – Cafes & Teahouses Vineyard Cafe – European W Dine & Wine – European Water – Contemporary International Whampoa Club – Contemporary Chinese White Nights – Russian Wondermilk – Ice Cream Wu Li Xiang – Cantonese Xiang Man Lou – Beijing Duck Xiang Ming Yuan – Hunan & Hubei Xiao Che’s Dessert Shop – Cantonese Xiao Wang Fu – Homestyle Xinjiang Islam Restaurant – Xinjiang & Muslim Xinjiang Red Rose – Xinjiang & Muslim Yaoji Chaogan Dian – Beijing YellowStone Restaurant & Bar – European Yotsuba – Japanese Yunteng Shifu – Yunnan Z.Y.X. HYC – Huaiyang ZEN – Cantonese Zen5es – Cantonese (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

DIRECTORY / DINING food, with elaborate salads, smoothies and sandwiches. Popular weekend brunch menu.

Voted “Best American,” "Best Non-Hotel Brunch," "Outstanding Family-Friendly" and “Best Sandwiches” in our Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) 10am-11pm. 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6433 5058); 2) Mon-Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-11pm. Shop 833, Bldg 8, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 1318); www. elementfresh.com 新元素, 1) 朝阳区将太路

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

Bento & Berries This combination bakery, cafe and deli-takeout is one of the city’s best.

Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-7pm. 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

6号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号The Village南区 8号楼833单元;

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 6.30ammidnight. Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai (directly north of the Friendship Store, one traffic light west of Silk Market), Chaoyang District. (6592 8088/8788); 3) Mon-Fri6.30am8pm, Sat-Sun7am-8pm. 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

Apothecary Fried chicken, jambalaya and gumbo from Bei’s Max Levy pair with throwback US cocktails. Tue-Sun 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 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 2010 Reader 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, Sanlitun Village, 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

Fatburger Fast-casual diner with tripledecker burgers, hot wings, ice-cream shakes, onion rings and more. Daily 11am-9pm.

1-LB01 The Grand Summit, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Compound (300 m north of the Kempinski Hotel’s main entrance), 19 East Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8532 1878) www.fatburger.com 朝阳区朝阳区东方东路 19号亮马乔外交公寓1号楼会所1层1号铺

Grandma’s Kitchen Sandwiches, gravybased dinners and high-powered desserts from middle America. Voted “Outstanding American” and“Outstanding Family Friendly” in our 2010 Reader 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 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-midnight. D101A, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5208 6036)

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 11am10pm. 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

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

朝阳区三里屯北街81号那里花园D101a

Mrs Shanen’s Bagels Beijing’s best bagels, as well as burgers, salads and an extensive breakfast menu. 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)

Chef Too Chef Too impresses with its smart interior, well-trained staff and delicious Australian steaks. The wine list showcases small American vineyards. Voted “Outstanding American,” “Outstanding Burger,” “Outstanding Brunch (non-hotel),” “Outstanding Steak” and“Outstanding Chef” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, 5-10pm; Sat-Sun 9.30am-3pm, 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

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 11.30am-midnight. 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

阳公园西路枣营南里小区东门南侧

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, Sanlitun Village, 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 & CANDY

Element Fresh This sunny Shanghai import showcases a healthier side of American

Sizzler Enjoy unlimited trips to the salad bar along with steaks, seafood, ribs and other

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 of bread alongside tempting pastries and chocolates. Voted “Outstanding Sandwiches” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. All stores Daily 7am-8.30pm. 1) 2/F, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 2347); 2) 4 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8562 3355); 3) L-111, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 6309); 4) 1/F, Bldg 5, Hairun International Apartment, 2B Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 7645); 5) 1/F, East Lake Club, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6461 1525); 6) 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

Nola Sip on wine and feast on Cajun dishes including boudin balls, po’ boys and gumbo at this bar and eatery. Daily 10.30am-11pm.

11A Xiushui Nanjie, Chaoyang District. (8563 6215) 朝阳区秀水南街11号 Peter's Tex-Mex Grill - American The mighty Lone Star state rises again! With a menu offering burritos, fajitas and enchiladas, this eatery pays tribute to Texas' enduring popularity. Voted "Outstanding Mexican" in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader 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

Bonbon Bins American-branded candies, sweets, chocolates, and accessories for the confectionary-crazy. Stockists located all over town include grocery stores, gift shops, bars, hotels and restaurants. Or shop online for delivery to your door. (8525 3566) www. bonbonbins.com

21 Cake Incredibly delicious square cakes, with creative presentations and top-notch ingredients. Delivery only. Order at least five hours in advance. Mon-Fri 7am-8pm,SatSun 8am-6pm. Ste 1002, Bldg 9, Jianwai SOHO, 39 Dong sanhuan zhonglu, Chaoyang

German Food Center The name says it all.

Think sausages and sauerkraut. Daily 9.30am7pm. 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)

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

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

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 10am-10pm. 1 Xiaoyou Hutong, Xicheng District. (6402 5858) 九门小 吃, 西城区孝友胡同1号

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DIRECTORY / DINING Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城

Noodle Bar The kung-fu chefs at this hip 12-seat bar wow all-comers with their noodlepulling 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

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 12pm2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 6-10.30pm. 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) VIC 国

院 (太平洋百货南门对面)

Nanlaishun First opening in 1937, Nanlaishun features over 200 different types of old Beijing snack foods, including authentic hot pot.

Daily 6am-9pm, 11am-2pm, 4.30-9pm. 12 Nancaiyuan Jie, Xuanwu District. (6353 4720)

际美食, 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座6层

CAFES & TEAHOUSES

南来顺饭庄, 宣武区南菜园街12号

Yaoji Chaogan Dian This old Beijing style restaurant specializes in chaogan, a breakfast dish of pork liver and intestines served in a mushroom broth thickened with mung bean starch and topped with crushed raw garlic.

Daily 6am-10.30pm. 331 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8401 0570) 姚记炒肝店, 东城区鼓楼东大街331号

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

Da Dong Roast Duck Da Dong’s “superlean” roast ducks have a reputation for being among the best in the city, but don’t overlook his other creations. Voted “Best Beijing Duck”, “Best Contemporary Chinese” and Chinese Restaurant of the Year” in our 2010 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)

Duck de Chine Delectable roast duck in a romantic setting complete with Bollinger Champagne bar. Voted “Outstanding Beijing Duck” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards.

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)

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 Ex Quanjude chef Li Qun serves quality ducks in a rundown but rustic courtyard - 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 Contemporary Chinese” and “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Chinese)” in our 2010 Reader 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

Peking Duck, Private Kitchen Cozy CBD restaurant serving creditable duck for RMB 99 and other fowl-centric dishes. Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-9.30pm. Vantone Center, 6A

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Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (5907 1920) 果果私房烤鸭, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街 6A号万通中心

Quanjude Quanjude’s celebrated birds have passed through the mouths of visitors from Fidel Castro to Richard Nixon. Voted “Outstanding Beijing Duck” in our 2010 Reader 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 10.30am-9pm.

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 11am4.20pm,4.50pm-10pm. Xinyuan 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)

Sundays. 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 Floor-to-ceiling windows and “flexitarian” cuisine – fresh and tasty food with a focus on vegetable and seafood dishes.

Seafood buffet every Friday and Saturday.

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 5.30am11.30pm. 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

Joy Luck The environment is “hotel buffet” chic, with cooking stations churning out sushi, pizza, dim sum, crepes and fresh juices.

Prices lean towards “basement food court.” A wine bar (open late) stocks imported bottles below RMB 100. Daily 11am-10pm, wine bar open until 2am. 5/F, 3.3 Mall, 33 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5136 5760) 朝阳区 三里屯北街33号3.3服饰大厦5层

BUFFETS Asia Bistro Hotel-restaurant specializes in cuisine from Thailand and Vietnam, with the key event being the RMB 388/288 brunch buffet (with flowing champagne and wine/with beer) 11.30am-3pm on Sunday afternoons.

Voted "Outstanding Hotel Brunch" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 11.30am-3pm on Sunday afternoons. Daily 6am-midnight..

Lobby, JW Marriott Hotel, 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District. (5908 8511) 朝阳区建国路83号JW万豪酒店 Aroma Aroma offers five distinct cuisines: Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Western favorites. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 610.30pm. 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

Cafe Cha A sumptuous buffet featuring a sushi and sashimi station, pasta, pizza, Malaysian laksa and tandoori specialties.

Daily 6-10am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 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

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

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

Kranzler’s This Kempinski venue’s claim to fame is their classy East-meets-West buffet with a range of German, Italian, Japanese and Chinese specialties. A live jazz band and the Kempinski’s Kids Club round out the offerings. Daily 6am-midnight. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388 ext 4222) 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾 斯基饭店1层

Monsoon A cafe-style restaurant offering an innovative selection of Asian and Western cuisines. Daily 6-10.30am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.3011pm. 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

Senses Hosts Bubbly Sundays, one of the most lavish brunches in town. Tied for “Best Brunch (hotel)” with Taste in our 2010 Reader 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

Seasonal Tastes Lively, cool, clean and fresh, this buffet restaurant comes with interactive cooking stations and healthful “super foods” corners that help jump start your day. On Sundays, Seasonal Tastes hosts “Bubbalicious,” which readers voted as the cowinner of “Best Hotel Brunch” in the Beijinger’s 2010 RestaurantAwards. Daily 6.30-10.30am, 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. On Sundays hosts FIZZtastic, voted “Outstanding Brunch (hotel) in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards.

Daily 6.30-10am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm.

5/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing

Alba Cute, cozy and cool, Alba (formerly e.a.t) invites you to while away the hours between breakfast and last call on its couches, bar stools or terrace with superior cocktails and fresh salads, sandwiches and pasta. Daily 10am-2am. 70 Gulou Dongdajie (east of Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (6709 1383) 东城区鼓楼东大街70号

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

The Bookworm 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

Cafe Noir Pan-Asian cuisine and European classics served with a garden view. 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 Cafe Zarah This cool German cafe serves cakes, soups, salads, and European-style breakfasts 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 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Delivery is available. 1) Daily 8.30am-midnight. S2-11, Bldg 2, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu (across from Aperitivo and Nali Patio), Chaoyang District. (6416 1416); 2) Daily 8am-11pm. 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

Pure Smoothies Small chain of smoothie stand serves healthy blended smoothies (i.e.

The Detoxifier, Mango Soy Smoothies), juices, teas and other beverages. Daily 10am-10pm.

1) North side of The Orange exhibition hall, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8660 7588); 2) B1/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. www.purecafe.asia 1)朝阳区三里屯路19号三里 屯Village南区The Orange北边;2)朝阳区健国路 87号新光天地下一层

Sequoia Bakery and Cafe Serves up deli-style sandwiches, homemade desserts,

DIRECTORY / DINING 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

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

Tube Station Favorite of the Beijing Normal University’s students with good submarine sandwiches. Daily 11am-11pm. 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

Village Cafe Straightforward European and Southeast Asian cuisine in a breezy, boutique space. Good lunch deals. Daily 24hr. 1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5210, villagecafe@theoppositehouse.com) 朝阳区三 里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍1层

CANTONESE Celestial Court Seafood and dim sum in a luxurious setting for those on an expense account. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 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

Chao Dian Twin storied Cantonese dim sum house with a menu of 44 favorites like steamed BBQ pork buns and shaomai shrimp dumplings. Mon-Fri 10am-3am, Sat-Sun 9am3am. S6-32, 3/F, Bldg 6, Sanlitun Village, 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

Crystal Jade High quality Cantonese food and good service in an opulent atmosphere.

Voted “Outstanding Dim Sum” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards 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

Guanghe Chaxuan Part of the Guangdong Provincial Government Beijing Office, this is the only place in Beijing that serves dim sum from Hong Kong-style wheel carts (before 11am). A la carte dishes are served in the afternoons. Daily 7am-midnight. 5/F, Guangzhou Dasha, 3A Heng Er Tiao, Xidan, Xicheng District. (5855 9988) 广和茶轩, 西城区西单横二 条甲3号广州大厦5层

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, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 0618) 泰和草本工坊, 1) 朝阳区

Voted “Best Dim Sum” in our 2010 Reader 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

Lei Garden Flawlessly presented haute Cantonese – abalone, shark’s fin, bird’s nest – and dim sum (11.30am-2.15pm) that many critics hail as Beijing’s best. Voted “Outstanding Dim Sum” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm.

3/F, Jinbao Tower, 89 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1212) http://ihs.microweb.com. hk/~design/leigarden/beijing.html 利苑, 东 城区金宝街89号金宝大厦3楼

Noble Court Fine Cantonese cuisine featuring dim sum as well as seafood dishes. MonFri 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

Wu Li Xiang Authentic Cantonese and regional cuisines. Hong Kong-style dim sum served daily. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 5-10pm,SatSun 9am-4pm,5-10pm. Traders Upper East Hotel, Beijing, 2 Dongsihuan Beilu (intersection of Xiaoyun Qiao and Fangyuan Xilu near Upper East Side), Chaoyang District (5907 8406) 朝阳区东四环北路2号(霄云桥和芳园西十 字路口)北京上东盛贸饭店 2-3 层

Xiao Che’s Dessert Shop The freshest rice rolls (changfen) in town, with fillings that include beef and barbecued pork. 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

ZEN Revamped Si Chou Lu reinvents the dynasty look with golden opulent tones and traditional Cantonese cuisine by Chef Mark Ko from Hong Kong. 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.3010.30pm. Intercontinental Hotel, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888) 西城区金 融街11号洲际酒店

Zen5es A mix of authentic Cantonese supplemented by signature dishes from China’s other major regional cuisines - Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan, Hunan, and Zhejiang. 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

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICAN Amigo Surprisingly authentic restaurant boasts crowd-pleasing food and huge margaritas. All drinks half price on Saturdays. Daily 11am-11pm. 95 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8403 3981) 阿眯哥, 东城区阿眯哥。东 城区鼓楼东大街95号

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. 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

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. RMB 88 lunch set menu available.

Daily 11am-10.30pm. Bldg 6, Jiqingli, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6552 8688) 苏浙汇, 朝阳区朝外大街吉庆里6号楼 Jewel Well-presented authentic Cantonese 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

Jin Ding Xuan Cantonese chain that specializes in fresh, steaming baskets of dim sum.

Brazillian Churrascos Latin-style grill restaurant at the lobby level of the Crown Plaza. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 1/F, Crowne Plaza Wuzhou, 8 Beisihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8498 2288) www. parkview.crowneplaza.com 朝阳区北四环中路 8号五洲皇冠假日酒店1层

Casa Latina Some of Beijing's best Mexican food, though portions are on the small side.

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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

Luga's Villa Decent beers and Mexican food ranging from enchiladas and burritos, to fajitas, nachos and more. Set lunches available Mon-Fri. Daily happy hour 11am-8pm.

Voted "Outstanding Mexican" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-2am.

7 Sanlitun Beijie (behind 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (6416 2575) www. lugas-beijing.com 朝阳区三里屯北街7号3.3购 物中心后

The Mexican Kitchen Serves generous portions of flavorful Tex-Mex faves such as burritos, fajitas, and tacos. Daily 11am-9.30pm. 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 Saddle Cantina The Saddle Cantina's small ground-floor bar calls to mind Saddle's roots, while the upstairs is a spread-out dining and drinking area with a 200sqm outdoor balcony. Voted "Best Mexican" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 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

Airport. (6458 8888 ext 8901) 北京首都机场希 尔顿酒店2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

The Roadhouse at Mutianyu Fantastic Great Wall views and hearty Chinese country food including fresh rainbow trout. Weekends and holidays 11am-3pm, or by prior appointment. 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 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,

国门外大街2号北京柏悦酒店地下1层

Lan Club Voted “Best Decor” and “Outstanding for Impressing Visitors” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 9am-11pm. 4/F, LG Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5109 6012/13) www.langlobal.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

Mosto Inventive, exciting contemporary food with a South American touch. Voted “Outstanding Business Lunch,” “Outstanding Wine List,” “Outstanding Chef (Daniel Urdaneta)” and “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Non-Chinese)” in our 2010 Reader 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

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)

头, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层

Alameda Contemporary fine dining with a Brazilian twist. Voted“Best Business Lunch” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm. Sanlitun Beijie (beside the Nali Mall), Chaoyang District.

(6417 8084, alameda_beijing@yahoo.com) 朝 Bei Delectable, artfully presented North Asian cuisine in a hip, minimalist setting.

Voted “Outstanding Contemporary Chinese Restaurant” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Sat 5.30-10pm. B1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5230) www. beirestaurant.com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层

CONTEMPORARY CHINESE

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.

Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11.30pm. 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 8310, 6552 8311) www.green-t-house.com 紫云轩, 朝阳区工 体西路6号

Madam Zhu’s Kitchen A stylish restaurant serving contemporary updates of classic regional Chinese. Daily 11am-9.30pm. B1/F, Bldg D, Vantone Center, 6A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5907 1625) 汉舍中 国菜馆, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街甲6号万通中心 D座地下1层

My China Classic Beijing and spicy Sichuan and Hunan cuisine cooked authentically by chefs from the region. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm to 10pm. 2/F, Hilton Beiing Capital

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BLD Cafe International buffet restaurant featuring showpiece Sunday brunch. Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5863 8223) www.renaissancebeijingcapital.com 朝阳区东 三环中路61号北京富力万丽酒店

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, seafood and classical Chinese dishes. Daily 6-10.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 66/F, Park Hyatt Hotel, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 北京亮, 朝阳区建国门外大 街2号柏悦酒店66层

CourtYard Modern European by top consultant chef Dan Segall matched with Beijing’s prettiest view across the Forbidden City’s moat. Voted “Outstanding for a Romantic Meal” in our 2010 Reader 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)

IFW (International Food Warehouse) Managed by the Park Hyatt, IFW offers top quality choices in Japanese, Chinese, Singaporean and Western cuisines. Surprisingly af-

Din Tai Fung Taste just one dumpling to know why they’re famous around the world.

Voted “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Chinese)” in our 2010 Reader 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

J. Lucky Upmarket Tianjin-style jiaozi in the heart of Solana, with faux brushed steel floors, beaded curtains and violet chairs. Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-10pm. DS-17, Solana (north side), 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 1708) 饺好运, 朝阳区朝阳公园路 6号蓝色港湾国际商区内

EUROPEAN

阳区三里屯北街

Chynna Serving Northern Chinese cuisine and a range of other regional classics with a modern twist. Daily 10.30am-2pm.5.30-11pm.

5/F Hilton Hotel Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城

DUMPLINGS Baoyuan Jiaozi Wu These tasty and colorful dumplings have had their dough dyed with spinach, carrot, blueberry and grape.

Daily 11am-10pm. North of 6 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6586 4967) 宝源饺子屋, 朝

里花园1层

CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL

道营胡同74号

朝阳区三里屯南路1号

家楼266号

Whampoa Club Culinary mastermind Jereme Leung transforms classic Beijing comfort food into a marvel. High living comes at a price, however. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 510.30pm. 23A Jinrong Dajie, Xicheng District.

(8808 8828) 黄浦会, 西城区金融大街甲23号

Sand Pebbles Lounge Small restaurant located on trendy Wudaoying hutong serving up Tex-Mex as well as fish and chips and sandwiches. Daily Noon-11pm. 74 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District, Dongcheng District. (8404 0767) 沙卵石, 东城区东城区五

Terra Cevicheria and bar by the team behind SALT. Offering contemporary Peruvian cuisine and innovative cocktails. Daily XX. 1 Sanlitun Nan Lu, Beijing, Chaoyang District. (6591 9148)

tion. 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

东城区方家胡同46号艺术园区 (国子监南临)

里屯北路81号北京那里花园内西侧二层小楼

朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园内南侧1层

fordable. 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

Aria Inventive European food from monthly changing menus. 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

SALT Innovative restaurant in a fresh modern minimalist setting has weekly two-course or three-course set meals. Voted “Outstanding Business Lunch,” “Outstanding Steak,” “Outstanding Service,” “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Non-Chinese)” and “Chef of the Year (Ana Esteves)” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 6-10.30pm, Sun Brunch noon-4pm. 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japanese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6437 8457) www. saltrestaurantbeijing.com 盐, 朝阳区将台西路 9号2层（珀丽酒店西边

Scarlett Chic wine bar and restaurant with Beijing’s best cheese selection. 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

Water Fusion cuisine by the lakeside. Specials on set meals during the week plus afternoon tea until 5pm daily. Solana 15-4, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6008, 137 0113 1533 English) 子水,朝阳区朝阳公园路 6号蓝色港湾国际商区15-4

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

East is Red Offers nightly song and dance routines straight out of the cultural revolu-

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 1270) 朝阳区工体东路中国红阶 大厦6号楼202室

Cafe Europa Authentic Italian and European cuisine with an international wine bar. Features popular business lunch menu, regular wine tastings and catering. Daily 10.30am10pm. Rm 1113, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

(5869 5663) www.cafeeuropa.cn 朝阳区东三环 中路39号建外Soho11号楼1113

Capital M Classy European cooking and Beijing’s best view across Tiananmen Square.

Voted “Outstanding for Impressing Visitors” and “Outstanding for a Romantic Meal” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri

DIRECTORY / DINING 11am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am5pm, 6-10.30pm (afternoon tea between 2.30-5pm). 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

Mutianyu Great Wall serves casual Western food and affords great views of the Great Wall from its outdoor terrace. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-8pm. 12 Mutianyu Village, Huairou District. (6162 6506/6287) www. schoolhousecanteen.com 小园, 怀柔区慕田

步行街2号3层 (尽览天安门全景)

峪村12号

Crystal The Emperor Hotel's rooftop restaurant features an integrated bar (Yin), breakfast buffet and a la carte international cuisine.

Mon-Sat 7am-12pm. 33 Qihelou Street, Dongcheng District. (6526 5566) 东城区东城区

Vineyard Cafe Hip hutong cafe specializes in comfort food and hearty breakfasts. Voted “Outstanding Brunch (non-hotel)” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 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

骑河楼大街33号

Enoteca Unpretentious, reasonably-priced wine bar in The Place that serves good food as well. Voted "Outstanding Wine Selection" in the Beijinger's 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 10am-2am. The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1578) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶 Fennel Bistro Chef Christian Hoffman has created a seafood bistro specializing in Mediterranean cuisine where you can enjoy fresh, high-quality food in a stylish and relaxed environment. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-midnight. Hotel Yi, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 798 Yishu Qu, 706 Houjie 1, Chaoyang District.

(6436 1818) 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号院798艺术区 706后街1号

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) 鱼邦, 朝阳区三 里屯后街（青年酒吧附近

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

YellowStone Restaurant & Bar A relaxed atmosphere for informal dining and casual drinks. Daily 9am-1am. Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou, Bldg 28, 8 Beichen Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6481 7000) 黄玉石, 朝阳 区北辰东路8号

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 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Delivery available. Daily 11am3pm, 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. Voted “Outstanding French” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-3pm, 6pm-late. 58 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6402 7047) www.cafedelaposte.com.cn 东城区雍和宫大街58号

Morel’s Sanlitun stalwart serves Belgianstyle steak tartare from locally bred beef and tasty mussels. Voted “Outstanding Steak” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11.30am-1am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Workers’ Gymnasium North Gate, northwest corner of Chunxiu Lu), 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) 朝阳区莫劳洪玺 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）

The Orchard Difficult to find, but worth the journey for continental cuisine served in a charming country setting. Tue-Sun noon2.30pm (Sun lunch until 3pm), 2.30-6pm (coffee), 6-9pm (dinner). From Jingshun Lu, exit at Sunhe Market (we recommend 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)

Park Side Bar & Grill This family-friendly restaurant features a pleasant garden terrace.

Burgers, steaks, wings, salads, sandwiches, steaks and other Western fare complement a healthy wine list. Daily 10am-late. 9-6 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6444 6555, info@parksidebeijing. com) ww.parksidebeijing.com 园景, 朝阳区将

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

Domus Right by the Forbidden City, slick Domus is all designer furniture and “earth tones”, with an artisan French menu designed

by Dan Segall. Daily 11am-11pm. 115 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8511 8015) www. domusrestaurant.com 东城区南池子大街115号 Jaan A light and innovative interpretation of classic French cuisine in a regal period setting.

Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10pm. 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

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

Le Petit Gourmand Good value French fare and a library of over 9,000 books. 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 Pré Lenôtre Exudes all the pomp of fine French dining and matches it with professional service and accomplished 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

朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心301-302室

Maison Boulud Famous New York chef Daniel Boulud brings his take on French food to Beijing. Excellent food and service. Voted “Best French,” "Outstaning Decor," "Best Service," "Best for a Romantic Meal," “Best Wine List” and "Non-Chinese Restaurant of the Year" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 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

Schoolhouse Canteen The Schoolhouse at

门东大街23号

台西路9-6号(珀丽酒店对面)

ROOMbeijing Restaurant and bar from former Blu Lobster chef Brian McKenna. Rm 301-302, 3/F, Park Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8517 2033) www.room-beijing.com ROOM北京,

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

Hopfenstube Large German-style restaurant and microbrewery featuring live music and open cooking stations. 3 Sanfeng Beilu (opposite Cashbox KTV), Chaoyang District. (5909 6666/5909 6622) 慕尼黑啤酒屋, 朝阳区三丰北 里3号(钱柜KTV对面)

Paulaner Brauhaus One of Beijing’s best choices for authentic (if pricey) German food. The Paulaner brews its own beer. Daily 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5732) http://paulanerbrauhaus.com/beijing/home 普拉那啤酒坊餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾 斯基饭店

Schindler’s Tankstelle 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 11amlate. 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 Guizhou-style 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 11am1.30pm, 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)

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 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

HOMESTYLE Xiao Wang Fu Down home Chinese food of consistent quality in atmospheres ranging from humble (Guanghua Lu) to elegant (Ritan). Also serves crisp-skinned roast duck.

Voted “Outstanding Kung Pao Chicken” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards.

1) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Inside the North Gate of Ritan Park, Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8561 5985); 2) Daily 11am-10.30pm.

Bldg 2, Guanghua Lu Dongli, Chaoyang District. (6591 3255); 3) Daily 5.30pm-1am.

15 Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng District. (6617 5558) 小王府, 1) 朝阳区日坛路日坛公园北门 内; 2) 朝阳区光华路东里2号楼; 3) 西城区前 海北沿15号

HOT POT Ding Ding Xiang Popular hot pot place has delicious, savory sesame dipping sauce to accompany lots of lamb. Voted “Outstand-

TAKE 5

SUMMER SMOOTHIES ELEMENT FRESH

Offers a range of antioxidant rich smoothies (e.g. Vitamin Burst and Blueberry Hill). The summer menu offers a minty Vietnamese-style avocado smoothie.

RMB 32-50

LET’S BURGER

Not in the mood for burgers?

Try a Cranberry Temptation or Mix Fruit smoothie instead, which go well with the truffle chocolate cake.

RMB 28-36

PURE SMOOTHIES

This small chain of smoothie stands serves healthy blended smoothies such as The Detoxifier & Mango Soy Smoothies.

RMB 24-32

IF JUICE

Enjoy strawberry & banana, pineapple & mango, and kiwi fruit smoothies made without preservatives or added sugar.

RMB 20-28

TUBE STATION

Numerous healthy and inventive smoothies include Red Beanie Baby, Very Berry and a Banana Soy smoothie with a tasty dollop of peanut butter.

RMB 15-28 ing Hot Pot” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, Yuanjia International Apartments, Dongzhimenwai, Dongzhong Jie (opposite East Gate Plaza), Dongcheng District. (6417 9289); 2) 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 11am-10pm. 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

Haidilao Hot Pot This popular eatery is as famous for its hospitality as it is for its authentic Sichuan cuisine. Voted “Best Hot Pot,”“Outstanding Service” and “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Chinese)” in our 2010 Reader 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

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 10.30am-10.30pm.

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 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 10am-midnight.

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DIRECTORY / DINING 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

HUAIYANG Summer Palace Light and delicious Huaiyang and Cantonese cuisine cooked with flair.

Check out their daily tea cocktails and French Bordeaux selections. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 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

HUNAN & HUBEI Karaiya Spice House Well-executed Hunan fare, sound service and a laidback ambience.

Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 3535) 朝阳区朝阳区三里屯路19号

东城区鼓楼东大街88号 (近锣鼓巷); 2) 西 城区 西城区西单北大街131号大悦城6楼06号

aojie (opposite Korean embassy), Chaoyang District. (6462 7255) 北京印度小厨, 朝阳区三

Wondermilk Serving a range of delicious dairy products including shakes, ice cream and frozen yogurt. Their milk is sourced from their own dairy farm. Daily 10am-10pm.

Sanlitun Village South, S3-13 (opposite Roxy), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (8721 5136) www.wondermilk.cn 朝阳

里屯北小街2号

区朝阳区19号三里屯路三里屯南区S3-13

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

IMPERIAL 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

Laijin Yuxuan Fanzhuang Forbidden City restaurant known for it’s Dream of Red Mansions-inspired banquets and delicious steamed buns. Daily 10.30am-10pm. On the west side of Zhongshan Park, Xichang’an Jie, Xicheng District. (6605 6676) 来今雨轩饭庄, 西 城区西长安街中山公园西门内

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 11am-1.30pm, 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

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

公园路6号, Solana蓝色港湾商业区1号楼; 2) 东 城区东四十条南新仓古仓群A13

Green Bean This Taiwanese bubble tea expert serves up a series of standard milk teas, mango ices, delicious shaved ice including some unique toppings such as aiyu and hantian. Daily 10am-10pm. 020, B1/F, Shin Kong Place, China Central Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5423) 绿豆苗, 朝 阳区建国路87号新光天地B1楼020号

Honeymoon Desserts Addictive Hong Kong-style desserts. Creative and classic combinations of mango, black sticky rice, papaya, coconut milk, black sesame, almond soup and even durian.1) Daily 10am-10pm.

B1-13B, B1/F, Raffles City, 1 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (8409 4228); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. B120 in the basement of Huamao Shopping Center, 81 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5969 5436); 3) Daily 10am9.30pm. 2/F, Beijing Department Store, 253 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8529 1634) 满记甜品, 1) 东 城区东直门南大街1号来 福士购物中心B1层B1-13B商铺; 2) 朝 阳区华 贸购物中心B120; 3) 东 城区王府井大街253号 北京百货大楼2层

iTea A Taiwanese dessert and drink shop whose specialties include shaved ice and mango desserts as well as standard milk tea and bubble tea. Daily 10am-22pm. 1) 88 Gulou Dongdajie (near Luogu alley), Dongcheng District, Dongcheng District.; 2) Rm6, 6/F Dayuecheng, 131 Xida Beidajie, Xicheng District, Xicheng District. (5971 6084) 找茶, 1) 东 城区

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Mughal's Beijing Friendly staff serve up authentic Indian and Pakistani tandoori and curry dishes. Also offers weekdays set lunch and summertime terrace seating. Voted "Outstanding Indian/Pakistani" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-3pm, 6-11pm. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6082/134 , 6638 2160, mughalbeijing@yahoo.com) www. mughalbeijing.cn 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里 花园4层

Raj Indian Restaurant and Bar Authentic Indian cuisine at reasonable prices. Situated in a charming courtyard the restaurant boasts a charming view. Daily 11am-11pm. 31 Gulou Xidajie (west of the Drum Tower), Xicheng District. (6401 1675, 8403 7462, info@raj.com. cn) www.raj.com.cn 拉兹印度餐厅, 西城区鼓

ICE CREAM

Fanqian Fanhou Delicious mains range from homestyle Taiwan dishes to favorite treats of the island’s celebrities, very popular for its dabancai and complimentary desserts.. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) Bldg 1, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5905 6988); 2) A13 Warehouse Complex, Nanxincang, Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6405 9598) 饭前饭后, 1) 朝阳区朝阳

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

比, 朝阳区朝阳公园路好运街2楼C-8号

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

区建 国路87号新光天地地下1层

尔兰酒吧2层)

Punjabi Indian Restaurant The Beijing branch is the seventh store of this nationwide chain and serves up tasty Punjabi cuisine with a focus on tandoor-roasted meats.

Buffet specials on Tue, Fri and Sat nights.

Daily 11.15am-11.15pm. C-8, 2/F, Lucky Street, Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5867 0221/23) www.punjabichina.com 本杰

The Village南区8号楼

Baodao Bingzhen Quality Taiwanese ice treats in an unassuming food court. Try the delicious combinations of fruit, ice, coconut milk, red beans and tapioca. Daily 10am10pm. B1/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5888) 宝岛冰镇, 朝阳

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

楼西大街31号

Mei Wei Zhen High-end Imperial Cuisine specialists with carrots carved like dragons and complex concoctions like “Buddha Jumps the Wall” soup. 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

lunches. Daily 11am-10pm. 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,” “Best Family-Friendly Restaurant” and “Outstanding Pizza” in our 2010 Reader 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 2010 Reader 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 a gleaming open kitchen and superior service.

Mon-Sat 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. 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

Cambulac Italian Wine Enoteca Specialist Italian wine wholesalers in a beautiful courtyard setting. Single bottles available to taste and purchase. Daily 10am-midnight.

32 Beibingmasi Hutong (east of Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (6402 7707) 东城 区北兵马司胡同32号(南锣鼓巷东边)

Cepe Authentic northern Italian cuisine in a modern, trendy setting. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 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

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 well-known 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 Ganges Indian Restaurant Southern and northern Indian classics like chicken tikka masala and lamb rogan josh. Tied for “Best Indian/Pakistani” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. 1) S93-3, Sanlitun Village, 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. Accepts foreign currencies, Visa and Mastercard. TueSun 5.30-10.30pm. Inside Face bar, 26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District.

(6551 6788) 朝阳区工体南路东草园26号 Indian Kitchen An assortment of spicy subcontinent specialties, but the indecisive can check out the weekday buffet lunch.

Voted “Outstanding Indian/Pakistani” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-11pm. 2 Sanlitun Beixi-

The Taj Pavilion Friendly management and some of Beijing’s finest Indian food in an authentic setting. Tied with Ganges for“Best Indian/Pakistani” in our 2010 Reader 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; 3) 朝阳区首 都机场路将台路丽都假日酒店广场缤纷廊3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.

Green suburban locale ensures lots of room for the kids to scamper. Daily 9am-9pm.

Baigezhuangcun, Mapozhen, Shunyi District.

(6940 7700, 130 0127 1094) www.agrilandia.cn

Ciro’s Pomodoro This spacious Italian diner has nightly performances, DJs, live bands, a long extended bar, and alfresco seating.

Daily 11am-3am. 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6008) 波莫多洛, 朝阳区三里屯 北路81号

Daccapo Five-star Italian seafood, pastas, gourmet pizzas (baked in a brick oven) and an enviable wine list. Daily noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1789) 迪卡博意 大利餐厅, 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒店2层

Danieli’s Elegant Italian restaurant in the St. Regis hotel offers classic Italian fare, including freshly made pasta and a selection of Italian wines. Set business lunch menus are more appealing for diners on a budget. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm, Sat-Sun 6-10pm. 2/F, St Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2441) 丹尼 艾丽意大利餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际 俱乐部饭店2层

意大利农场, 顺义区马坡镇白各庄村

Invito Stylish Italian restaurant good for both a shopping spree rest stop and a romantic evening meal. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 15-2, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6906) 意吻陶, 朝

Alla Osteria A solid choice for Piemontesestyle Italian cuisine. Good value 3-course set

L'Isola Decent Italian food in a stylishly-

阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区 15-2

DIRECTORY / DINING understated atmosphere. Extensive drinks selection, attentive yet discreet service and great homemade bread. Voted "Outstanding Italian" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards.

Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 201, 2/F, Pacific Century Place, 2A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 3773) www.lisolabeijing.com/ 益顺客, 朝阳区工体北路甲2号盈科中心2层201

Metro One of Beijing’s oldest Italian restaurants, where diners can match sauces and freshly made pastas. Mon-Fri 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 11am-11.30pm.

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 Owned by two-star Michelin chef Claudio Sadler, this restaurant delivers well-executed dishes in a contemporary fine-dining 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

Scott's Family Italian Cuisine and Bar Cheerful staff, reasonable prices, delivery within 5km and a menu of Beijing-Italo standards like minestrone, spaghetti bolognese and generously topped wood-fired pizzas.

Daily 10.30am-11pm. 41 Xingfu Lu (250m south of Dongzhimenwai in the alley west of Paddy O'Shea's), Chaoyang District. (6416 0600) 朝阳区幸福41路号 Tavola Excellent Neapolitan-style Italian cuisine. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm.

2/F, The Grand Summit, Section B, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Mansion, 19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8532 5068) www. tavola-bj.com 朝阳区东方东路19号亮马桥外交 公寓会所2层

Va Piano Newly renovated, this hotel eatery serves freshly baked pizza, authentic pastas, sinful sweets and a long list of wines. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. InterContinental Beichen, 8 Beichen Xilu, Chaoyang District.

(8437 1188) 朝阳区北辰西路8号

JAPANESE Du The first floor is an oriental red-and-black themed bar while upstairs features an exquisitely designed Japanese restaurant offering good-quality sashimi and rolls with a sushi bar as well as traditional Nipponese low tables and sunken seating. Daily 11.45am-2pm; 5.3010pm. E110-E112 World City, 10 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8590 7466) 朝阳区东大 桥路10号世界城E110-E112

Geba Geba Contemporary Japanese cuisine in a simple but elegant setting. Sushi and sashimi are done with style by an authentic Japanese chef. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11pm.

23 Guandongdian Beijie, Chaoyang District.

(6592 4305) 朝阳区关东店北街23号

3939); 2) S8-30 (Opposite Element Fresh), Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village, 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 Beijing’s most divine ramen. Daily 11am10.30pm. 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

Isshin Fans rave about the delicious tonkatsu, served with lashings of plum sauce, shredded cabbage, rice and miso. 1) Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-9.30pm. 2/F, Bldg 1, Overseas Student Dormitory, Beijing Normal University, Haidian District. (5880 9785); 2) Sun-Thu 11am-2pm, 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. Door 3, Bldg B, Ziguang Development Plaza, 11 Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (6482 3600); 3) Sun-Thu 11am-2pm, 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am2pm, 5-11pm. 35 Chengfu Lu (30m north of the traffic lights next to Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District. (8261 0136); 4) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Rm 1501, Bldg 15, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 5769) 一心日本料理, 1) 海淀区北京师范大学留学生公寓二层; 2) 朝 阳区惠新东街11号紫光发展大厦B座3单元; 3) 海 淀区城府路35号院(五道口城铁站旁信号灯往北 30米路西院内); 4) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外 Soho15号楼1501

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

La Sushi Cozy, upscale sushi restaurant specializing in the ecologically thorny bluefin tuna. Daily 11.30am-midnight. 2/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6120) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园2层 Matsuko Great lunchtime buffet with sushi, sashimi, noodles and more. Voted “Outstanding Japanese” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 5-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm.

1) 39 Liangmaqiao Lu (opposite 21st Century hotel), Chaoyang District. (8453 4062); 2) Baijiazhuang (south east corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6582 5208); 3) 2/F, Jinglong Dasha, 225 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6509 8999) 松子, 1) 朝阳 区亮马桥39号（21世纪饭店对面）; 2) 朝阳区星 期五餐厅对面松阪屋; 3) 朝阳区朝阳北路225号 京龙大厦2层

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

Haiku Haiku by Hatsune aims to outdo Hatsune with sexier ambiance and an allencompassing menu - soups and salads, yakitori, karaage, just to name a few. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. Block 8, 3/F, (above Kong Yiji) south side of No. 8 Apartments on Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District.

(6508 8585 ext 203) www.block8.cn 隐泉之语, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门8号公馆内南侧3层

Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar Simple, elegant collection of small private rooms each featuring a teppenyaki grill as the centerpiece. Costly but delicious. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30pm-10pm. 1) Unit N4-30, 3/F, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District. (6415 2112); 2) 902 Pinnacle Plaza, Jingshun Lu, Shunyi District. (8046 5112) 尚水长廊铁板烧餐厅, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路11号院 (Village北区)能号楼3层N4-30单元; 2) 顺义区 天竺镇开发区荣祥广场902

Hatsune Alan Wong’s first Beijing restaurant specializes in unique sushi and hand rolls. Voted “Best Japanese” and “Outstanding Decor” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 1) 2/F, Heqiao Bldg C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6581

Morio Chef Morio Sakayori offers traditional Japanese cuisine and modern updates. Fusion sashimi, fusion sushi and fatty carpaccio are signature dishes. Daily 10am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, Hotel G, 7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District (6551 6999) 朝阳区工体 西路7

Naoki Located in the resplendent courtyard setting of the Aman Resort and serving French Kaiseki fare which combines French technique with a Japanese artistry. Daily 12-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. Aman Resort at the Summer Palace, 1 Gongmenqianjie, Summer Palace, Haidian District. (5987 9999) 海淀区海 淀区颐和园宫门前街1号

Nishimura Teppanyaki, robatayaki, sushi and more in a stylish setting. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 6-10pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211

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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

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

Suzumei Eel over rice, curry udon, yakitori, sashimi and more at this corner nook Japanese restaurant and bar in Sanyuanli. Mon-Sat 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

Tairyo Teppanyaki All-you-can-eat beef, lamb chops, seafood and more, expertly sliced, diced and grilled by knife-wielding chefs. Voted "Outstanding Japanese" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) S2-32, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 8075, 6416 0075); 2) 15 Wanliu Zhonglu, Haidian District. (8256 6044); 3) Building E, Shenggu Jiayuan, Anzhen Qiao, Chaoyang District. (6444 8855/66); 4) 305 China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1180/1); 5) 2/F, Yaxing Mansion, Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6461 2336) www.tairyo.cn 大渔铁板烧, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路 19号 Sanlitun Village 南区3层S2-32; 2) 海淀 区万柳中路15号; 3) 朝阳区安贞桥胜古家园E座; 4) 朝阳区工体东路中国红街305号; 5) 朝阳区麦 子店街亚星大厦2层

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)

Sorabol High-priced chain of Korean restaurants serves standards like bulgolgi, banfan and delicious raw beef. 1) Daily 9am-10pm.

2/F, Landmark Towers, 8 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6590 0630); 2) Daily 10am10pm. 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

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

outdoor dining on the terrace. Also serves weekend brunch. Voted “Outstanding Mediterranean” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 17 Gongti Beilu (opposite north gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang District. (6417 9669) 朝阳 区工体北路17号

Sureño Modern Mediterranean cuisine from a beautiful open kitchen with wood-fired ovens. Voted “Best Mediterranean" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon11.30pm. B1/F, The Opposite House, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6410 5240) www.surenorestaurant.com 朝阳 区三里屯路11号三里屯Village瑜舍地下1层

Taverna Rustic-chic Mediterranean tavern specializes in paella, lamb dishes and roast suckling pig. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 1949–The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Chaoyang District. (6501 8882) 塔瓦娜, 朝阳区工体北路 4号院(太平洋百货南门对面)

Athena Enjoy everything from tzatziki to baklava in the kitschy, “I saw Zorba the Greek” interior of this Sanlitun area restaurant. Good value lunch buffet all week from 11.302.30pm. Voted "Outstanding Mediterranean" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. 1 Sanlitun Xiwujie, Chaoyang District. (6464 6036) 雅典娜希腊餐厅, 朝阳区

1001 Nights Some of the best Middle Eastern food in Beijing plus nightly belly dancing. Voted “Best Middle Eastern” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-2am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6532 4050) www.1001nights.cn 1001

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夜, 朝阳区工体北路兆龙饭店对面

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

Biteapitta Falafels, hummus, sandwiches and shawarma. Set meals available. Good value for money. Voted "Outstanding Middle Eastern" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. 2/F, Tongli Studio (same block as Le Petit Gourmand), Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6467 2961, ilovepitta@biteapitta.com) 吧嗒饼, 朝阳区三

色港湾国际商区; 2) 海淀区五道口购物中心5层

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里屯后街同里2层

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 5.30pm-10.30pm. Face Beijing, 26 Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District.

(6551 6788) 朝阳区工体南路26号

Teppanyaki Show Bar Emphasis on “show” – teppan chefs cook up fresh, thin slices of marbled beef, lobster and abalone with aplomb for diners gathered around the grill.

Daily 11am-11pm. 23 Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0238) 雅玛花式

Ibn Battouta Delicious and inexpensive regional specialties, including lamb couscous, tagines and hariar soup. End your meal with traditional mint tea. 4-103 China View Building (in the alley north of Danger Doyle’s across from Pullman Steak), 2 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1255, 139 1141 5052)

铁板烧餐吧, 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街23号

Tori Tei This raucous Japanese BBQ restaurant does a tasty line in chicken, beef and vegetable skewers, washed down with icecold Kirin beer and pots of sake. Daily 11ammidnight. 8, Xinyuanli Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6461 4513) 朝阳区新源里中街8号

摩洛哥餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳区工体东路甲2号红街 大厦4-103

Toro Bar This smart sushi joint showcases sushi, sashimi, barbecue and a range of sake and Japanese beers. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 1949–The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (opposite the south gate of Pacific Century Place Mall), Chaoyang District.

(6501 1949) 鱼吧, 朝阳区工体北路4号院 (太平

Mana An intimate Mediterranean eatery in the sleepier side of Sanlitun. The dishes were well presented, tasty and playful in their use of ingredients. 11.30am-10.30pm. 2 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (6460 6721) 朝阳区朝阳区三里屯北小街2号

龙饭店对面

Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory Pizza delivery service that positions itself as a cut above the competition, offering ten “gourmet” toppings featuring wine-soaked blackcurrants, fresh pesto and New Zealand mozzarella. Daily 11am-midnight. Bldg. 3, China View, (rear side, opposite City Hotel), Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1404/1370) www.gunghopizza.com 叫板!比

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Rumi Its plush, minimalist interior is inviting, but the savory kebabs seal the deal. Voted “Outstanding Middle Eastern” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30ammidnight. 1A Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8454 3838) www. rumigrill.com 入迷, 朝阳区工体北路甲1号兆

PIZZA

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

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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 2010 Reader 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 11am-11pm. 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

SHANDONG

爱江山, 朝阳区将台西路四德公园北门

大厦东塔5层

朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区3号楼 SA-48

城区东直门内大街北中街甲13号

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

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

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)

White Nights Get your ruble’s worth with succulent peppercorn beef tenderloin accompanied by a working man’s serving of creamy mashed potato. Daily 10.30am-midnight.

13A Beizhong Jie (off Dongzhimennei Dajie), Dongcheng District. (8402 9595) 白夜西餐, 东

Yotsuba Incomparably fresh, traditional Japanese fare. 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 11.30am-2pm, 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

KOREAN

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

普惠南里13号

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Ai Jiang Shan This upscale Korean barbecue and seafood restaurant in the Lido area proves that char-grilling and composure can go together. Choose from octopus, sashimi and various cuts of beef. Daily 11am-10pm. North Gate of Si’de Park, 39 Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8456 9511) www.aijiangshan.com

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 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Mon-Thu 10am10pm, 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 11am10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. Bldg B, Youyan Dasha, 2 Beitaiping Zhuang Qiao, Xicheng District. (8201 4899) www.thekrosnest.com 乌

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The Olive Salads, sandwiches, steaks, dinner, health food, juice and desserts. Pleasant

朝阳区工体东路中国红街3号楼

Hutong Pizza Serves square pizzas, tasty veggie burgers, draft beer and wine in a beautifully restored traditional home. 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

An Die An Niang This no-frills Shandong eatery at Chaoyang Park West Gate makes great down-home zhou (rice porridge), stuffed pies (xianbing) 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

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. 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

Mei Mansion Converted courtyard done up

DIRECTORY / DINING 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) 面酷, 1) 朝阳区百子湾路18号（Soho现代城往南

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 2010 Reader 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 Sichuan peppercorns.

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

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 Feiteng Yuxiang Best shuizhuyu in town. Get a balcony seat, tuck in a bib, and get messy.

1) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30pm-3am; SatSun 11am-3am. Chunxiu Lu, 1 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6415 3764); 2) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10.30pm; Sat-Sun 11am10.30pm. Xinyuan Nanlu (opposite Kunlun Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8455 2333); 3) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10.30pm; SatSun 11am-10.30pm. 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 11am-10.30pm. 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

Longshun Yuan Mala Xiangguo Long Shun Yuan’s knack for impossibly potent spice has won it a devoted following. Calling ahead is recommended. Daily 9am-midnight.

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. Voted “Outstanding Sichuan” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-midnight. 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

Chaoyang District. (6595 4178/2890) 古老海西

South Beauty South Beauty specializes in upscale locations and gorgeous, snooty staff. Voted “Best Sichuan” and “Best Kung Pao Chicken” in our 2010 Reader 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 6am10.30pm. 1/F, Shuncheng Hotel, 16 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6622 8989) 俏江南,

餐厅, 朝阳区光华路丙12号数码01大厦1层

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)

Mosaico Spanish and Latin American dishes including tapas, Cuban-style seafood and Brazilian barbecue. Tue-Sun 11.30am-11.30pm, 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

SOUTHEAST ASIAN

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体南路东草园26号

Olas Tapas Café Offers a warm ambiance, inexpensive drinks and good food. Voted “Best Tapas” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards.

Daily 10am-10pm. S9-10 Sanlitun Village, Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 5657)

豆腐池胡同43号(旧鼓楼大街往东走)

朝阳区三里屯北路三里屯Village南区S9-10

Chef Chan Authentic Singaporean delicacies and local Chinese favorites in a modern, comfortable setting. Daily 9am-10.30pm. B1/F, YouTown Lifestyle Center (opposite Alien Street Market, northwest of Ritan Park), 2 Sanfeng Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5977 5607) 朝阳区朝

Saffron Stylish courtyard bistro offering Spanish/Catalonian-inspired cuisine like paella and tapas. Tue-Sun Noon-2.30pm (lunch), 2-6pm (coffee/deserts), 6-10.30pm (dinner).

64 Wudaoying Hutong (150m west of Vineyard Café), Dongcheng District. (8404 4909) 藏红

阳区三丰北里2号楼悠唐生活广场地下1层

Ma Cherie Thai and Vietnamese Restaurant Specializes in both Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm.

Hotel Kunlun, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6590 3388 ext. 5247) 芭蕉别墅泰越餐 厅, 朝阳区朝 阳区新源南路2号昆仑饭店

Malacca Legend Elaborate Malaysian restaurant boasts serene water views (Luoma Lake location) and zesty Southeast Asian cuisine. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 1/F Building B, Ocean International Center, 58 East 4th Ring Road, Chaoyang District. (5908 0075); 2) On the banks of Luoma lake, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8049 8902) 马六甲传奇, 1) 朝阳区朝 阳区东四环路58号远洋国际中心B座1层; 2) 顺义 区后沙峪镇罗马湖畔

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

The Bak Kut Teh Specialist Reminiscent of a lao Beijing hole in the wall, the eponymous dish here is a Malaysian stew of pork ribs cooked for several hours in a soup of medicinal herbs and served with a chili and garlic dip.

Daily 10am-10.30pm. 7-6 Xingguang Dadao, Fulicheng, Shuangjing, Chaoyang District. (134 0114 7715) 美味肉骨茶, 朝阳区双井富力城星光 大道商7 - 6号

The Orient Kitchen Affordable Asian crowdpleasers (Thai seafood salads, Japanese gyoza, Malaysian laksa, Hong Kong BBQ and Chinese rice dishes) served in a contemporary space both hip and family-friendly. Daily 11am-11pm.

S4-31, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4070) 朝阳区里 屯北路19号三里屯Village南区4号楼3-4层

SPANISH Carmen Tapas plates, hearty salads, paella and roasted whole suckling pig. Voted “Outstanding Tapas” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 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. Voted “Outstanding Tapas” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards.

Noon-11.30pm. 1/F, E-Tower, 12C Guanghua Lu,

Shin Yeh Authentic Taiwanese food with imported foodstuff from the island itself.

Check out the seasonal dishes and drinks as well. 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

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. Daily noon-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6788) 兰娜, 朝阳区工

印, 朝阳区东三环北路26号

Cafe Sambal Authentic up-market Malay food in a lovely courtyard. Daily noon-midnight. 43 Doufuchi Hutong (just east of Jiugulou Dajie), Xicheng District. (6400 4875) 西城区

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)

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

Asian Star This long-running restaurant serves a mishmash of Indian, Thai, Singaporean and Malaysian cuisines. Daily 11am2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 26 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6582 5306) 亚洲之星新马 Bali Papaya 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. Daily 11am-11pm. 2/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (5208 6029) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园2层

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

花, 东城区安定门五道营胡同64号院(安定门桥 东南角)

STEAKHOUSES 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

Phrik Thai Cold dishes rule here like the papaya salad and the chicken larb. Though the rest of the menu can be uneven, prices are reasonable. The Wukesong branch features daily performances. Voted "Outstanding Thai" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) 11am-2.30pm, 5pm-10.30pm. 1/F, Holiday Inn, 66 Yongding Lu, Haidian District. (6813 2299); 2) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. The Gateway Bldg, 10 Yabao Lu (across from the Bank of China), Chaoyang District. (8561 5236) 泰辣椒餐厅, 1) 海淀区永定路66号长风假日酒 店1层五棵松桥西500米; 2) 朝阳区雅宝路10号 凯威大厦一楼

Purple Haze Restaurant & Bar Thai cuisine served amongst purple hues. Books, coffee and Wi-Fi create the perfect atmosphere for a lazy afternoon. Voted “Best Thai” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11.30pm. Opposite the north gate of the Workers’ Stadium (in the small alley behind the ICBC Bank), Chaoyang District. (6413 0899, 8774 6387, www.purplehaze.com.cn 紫苏庭, 朝阳区工体北门对面胡同工商银行后

路83号华贸中心JW万豪酒店2层

Grange This steakhouse serves mean and delicate cuts with dipping sauces doled out of beakers and pipettes. Daily 6am-11pm. 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 Astor Grill Grain-fed tenderloin steak, cigars and an extensive wine list. Lovely terrace. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm; daily 6-10pm. 3/F, St. Regis Hotel Apartments, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2637) 艾斯特扒房, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐 部饭店公寓3层

The CUT Steak & Seafood Grill This stylish, contemporary grill house features an open-flame kitchen offering a wide selection of prime imported beef, market-fresh seafood and poultry. Daily 6-10.30pm. Fairmont Beijing Hotel, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, 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

TAIWAN Bellagio Moneyed hipsters satisfy their midnight munchies at this hip Taiwanese eatery.

Don’t miss the stunning shaved ice desserts.

Voted“Outstanding Kung Pao Chicken” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards.1) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo

Purple Haze Courtyard Authentic Thai cuisine in rustic hutong digs. Voted “Best Thai” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11.30pm. 1, Dongsi Liutiao (east exit), Dongcheng District. (6501 9345) 紫苏庭, 东城 区东四六条1号

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. Voted “Outstanding Thai” in our 2010 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am10.30pm. 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

Sukhothai From the decor to the food, Sukothai is pure Thai splendor. Exotic options like Thai-style lobster alongside more traditional staples. Mon-Fri 10.30am-2.30pm, 5pm-mid-

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粟库泰泰式餐吧, 朝阳区枣营路好运街19号

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)

TIBETAN 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

Makye Ame Beijing’s premier Tibetan restaurant. The best dishes are curried potatoes, roasted lamb, grilled mushrooms and beef with pickled carrots. 1) Daily 11am-midnight.

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 Reasonably authentic Tibetan ingredients with distinctly Han presentation.

Ethnic performances every Friday evening.

Daily 9.30am-2pm, 5-8pm.. 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. 1) Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and 5-9.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am9.30pm. 12 Liufang Nanli, Chaoyang District.

(6465 3299); 2) Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and 5-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9pm. 3/F, Disanji Creative 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. 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. Daily 11am-10pm. 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 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

Luga’s Banh Mi Now This small restaurant serves authentic Vietnamese-style sandwiches garnished with pate, pickled carrot and daikon, and your choice of meat. Pho also on the menu. Daily 10am-11pm. Above Luga’s (opposite Tongli Studio), Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 2786) 朝阳区三里屯 后街同里对面

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 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) 10pm-4am. 1/F. Tongli Studios (next to Kokomo entrance), 43 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6415 6388); 2) Daily 11am11pm. 1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 3188) 妙, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北路

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

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Sub-Pop’s finest offer a “pep-rally for the damned” at 2 Kolegas.

43号同里1层; 2) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路一号

Nam Nam This two-story space offers fine Vietnamese cuisine, including Lavong Fish and beef pho. Voted “Outstanding Vietnamese” in our 2010 Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am10.30pm. 7 Sanlitun Lu (next to the Friendship Supermarket), Chaoyang District. (6468 6053) 那么那么, 朝阳区三里屯北路7号小友谊超市旁

Nuage Worth visiting for its chic, French colonial atmosphere and stunning lakeside location. 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. Voted“Outstanding Vietnamese” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards.

Daily 11am-11pm. S4-32, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village, 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

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

Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant From the homemade yogurt and the all-Uygur staff to the king of mutton chuan’r, this little gem is as good as it gets. Voted “Outstanding Xinjiang” in our 2010 Reader 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

Tumaris Fine food and Uyghur-speaking staff and customers attest to this smart restaurant’s authenticity. Daily 11am-11pm. 3/F Fuxing Guoji Zhongxin (100 m south and across the street from the east gate of Chaoyang Hospital), 237 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(8571 5191/2) 突玛丽斯新疆餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳北 路237号复星国际中心三层

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 11am-10pm. 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 2010 Reader Restaurant

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Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. Inside 7 Xingfu Yicun alley, opposite Workers’ Stadium North Gate, Chaoyang District. (6415 5741) 新疆红

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)

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, easy-going hospitality and delicious food. Set menu only. Voted “Outstanding Yunnan” in our 2010 Reader 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

Dianke Dianlai Fantastic restaurant set in a picturesque, tree-shaded courtyard.

Innovative set menus include dishes like shrimp with tomato, rosemary, thyme and lemon and grilled fish stuffed with chillies and spices, Daily 10am-10pm. 8 Dafangjia Hutong (off Chaoyangmen Nanxiaojie), Dongcheng District. (6512 0930) 滇客滇来, 东城区大方家胡 同8号(朝阳门地铁站南)

In & Out The seasonally rotating menu boasts Dai favorites such as fried potato balls and rice with pineapple, along with a mish-mash of Naxi, Bai, and Wa minority staples including Xishuangbanna roast fish bundled with lemongrass, and rich, leathery Shangri-La dried beef. Daily 11am-10pm. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8454 0086/6467 5235) 一坐一忘, 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号 Middle 8th Restaurant Comfortable, hip Yunnan restaurant. Try the Yunnan-style spare ribs and the dragon beans. Voted “Best Yunnan” in our 2010 Reader 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. 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 Beijing-based 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 2010 Reader 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 10.30am-10.30pm. 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 11am-10pm (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

NIGHTLIFE 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. Daily 4.30pm-midnight. 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 pub with a huge selection of liquor, this place would feel just like home. Daily 5.30pm-1am. 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. Sun-Thu 8pm-2am, Fri-Sat 8pm-3am. 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)

1F Like 2F, but with draft beer, large food menu and a terrace. Sun-Thu 11am-2am, FriSat 11am-4am. 1/F, Tongli Studio (southwest of 3.3 Shopping Mall), Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 0587) 朝阳区三里屯 后街同里1层

2F Cozy spot serves ample measures and has hourly drinks specials on the chalkboard.

Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 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), 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）

Alfa A mix of young expat professionals, students and local club-goers. Daily 4pm-2am. 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 5pm2am, 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 Mongolianowned bar presents scotch and imported beers. Daily 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

Aperitivo Shrub-lined patio, continental atmosphere and Italian-themed drinks 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. Also features a menu of Creole

DIRECTORY / NIGHTLIFE dishes prepared using house-made ingredients. Tue-Sat 7pm-late, Sun 6pm-late (kitchen closes 1am). 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6040) 朝阳区三里屯北

District. (6417 4030) www.bluefrog.com.cn 蓝

路81号那里花园3层

The Beach Sand-laden summer rooftop venue. Block 8, Apartment 8 Complex, Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District.

(6508 8585) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路8号公馆

Aria See Dining Directory under “European.”

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

The Astral Bar and Restaurant Stocks 17 beers, including five Aussie brews. The bar is shaped like a boomerang, and you can eat kangaroo. G’day. Daily 5pm-1am. B1/F, Tangla Hotel, 19 Fuxingmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. (5857 6688 ext 6611) 悦筵, 西城区复兴 门外大街19号唐拉雅秀酒店地下1层

The Awesomeness Bar Go for the name.

Go back if you really like the name. South side of Gulou Dongdajie (west of Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. 东城区鼓楼东大街南边(南 锣鼓巷往西)

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. Daily 2.30pm-4am. 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

Banana Babyface Dance to familiar hip-hop hits. Then drink Chivas and green tea. Daily 8.30pm-2am. 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District.

(6551 9081, www.babyface.com.cn) 朝阳区工 体西路6号

Bar Blu One of Beijing’s drinking hotspots with two rooms open every day, live DJs spinning two different styles of music nightly, a pool table and Western food. Bar Blu also offers one of the best terraces in town and has something going on every night, including drinks promotions, ladies’ nights and weekly quiz nights. Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-6am. 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 7pm-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 Beach Sand-laden summer rooftop venue. Block 8, Apartment 8 Complex, Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District.

(6508 8585) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路8号公馆 Bed Minimalist decor is centered around beds (obviously), and cement. Daily 3pm1.30am. 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. The kitchen also offers an assortment of salads, appetizers, pasta, pizza, meat and fish dishes. Daily 11am-midnight. 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

Black Sun Bar Bargain-basement drinks, a pool table, darts, foosball, the original caipirinha recipe and a patio. Daily 5.30pm3am. West gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District. (6593 6909) 黑太阳, 朝阳区朝阳公

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Village南区4号楼3层S4-30

The Bookworm Bright, airy and filled with books. Wine list features 40 options.

Daily 9am-2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 9507) www.chinabookworm.com 书虫书吧, 朝阳区工体北路 4号院

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 Box Club Enjoy affordable cocktails from a great height. Daily 11.30am-1.30am. Rm 3105, 31/F, Bldg 6, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 1798) 朝阳 区东三环中路39号建外Soho6号31层3105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

Butterfly Lounge Bar Street, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District.

(5905 6399) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路6号蓝色港 湾酒吧街

Buzz Chill out and relax in this intimate bar that features signature cocktails and an extensive collection of premium whiskeys, cognacs, wines and ports. Mon-Sat 6pm-1.30am.

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

CD Blues Cafe & Bar Weekend blues performances in former jazz haunt. Daily 4pm-late. South of the Agricultural Exhibition Hall main gate, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6506 8288) 朝阳区东三环路农展馆大 门往南300米

Centro A giant bar, spacious lounging areas, a stage, a private room, a good wine and cigar selection ... The Kerry Centre’s bar is designed and branded right down to the carpets, though far from being oppressive and overdone, Centro is a surprisingly comfortable spot to down drinks from bottled beers to blue cheese martinis. Nightly live jazz performances. 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

Champagne Bar 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

ChinaDoll This lounge club now features Sanlitun’s largest rooftop terrace. Sun-Thu 6pm-late, Fri-Sat 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 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 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

Club Gaga 8 Gongti Xilu (next to Bellagio), Chaoyang District. (6553 8899) 朝阳区工体 西路8号

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 Le Club Le’s lounge has living-room seating, a jazzy hip-hop soundtrack and a stage for live shows. International bands perform every night. During happy hour (610pm), drinks are buy-one-get-one-free. Daily 8pm-3am. S1-30, 3/F, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6415 3338) 乐, 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village南区1号楼3层S1-30

Coco Banana Coco Banana features a square bar and lounge areas around the dance floor with its modern and shining decor and go-go dancers. Beers start from RMB 30. Daily 9pmlate. 8 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8599 9999) 朝阳区工体西路8号 Contempio Temple Bar This former temple – a protected cultural heritage site – is available for private parties, with an attached lounge open for regular business. 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

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

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

Dao Le Wine bar offering everything from wine and food pairing recommendations to bottle and glass storage. Daily 11am-1.30am.

2-012, 22 International Art Plaza, Pingod, 32 Baiziwan Lu, (east of the Today Art Museum), Chaoyang District. (5821 1353) 到了, 朝阳区百 子湾路32号苹果社区二十二院街艺术区2-012(今 日美术馆东侧)

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

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

Drum and Bell The rooftop patio is a great place to catch some sunshine. Daily 1pm2am. 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

Enoteca Unpretentious, reasonably priced wine bar in The Place that serves good food as well. Voted “Outstanding Wine Selection” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards.

Daily 10am-2am. The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1578) 朝阳区光华路 9号世贸天阶

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

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

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

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 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

Frank’s Place Lido-area sports pub. Daily 8am-2am. Jiangtai Xilu, west of Rosedale Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6437 8399) www. franksplacebeijing.com 朝阳区丽都将台西路 Fubar A speakeasy with a fine selection of drinks. Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-4am.

Behind Stadium Dog, Gate 10, Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6593 8227) 福吧, 朝 Geba Geba Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11pm.

23 Guandongdian Beijie, Chaoyang District.

(6592 4305) 朝阳区关东店北街23号 George’s Smart cocktail bar from Beijing bar veteran George Zhou. Daily 3pm-2am. Near Gate 12, east side of Workers’ Stadium, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6553 6299) 朝阳区 工体东路工人体育场东门内12号进口

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

CJW Cigars, jazz, wine. Daily 11.30am-2am.

L-137, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1222) www.cjwchina.com 雪茄

d lounge Beautiful place, beautiful drinks, beautiful people. Daily 8pm-late. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from Rock & Roll Club), Chaoyang District. (6593 7710) 朝阳区工体

园西门

爵士酒吧, 朝阳区世贸天阶 L-137 光华路9号

北路4号

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

Cloud Nine Bar This upscale bar in the Shangri-La Hotel has it all – swanky interior, an incredible drink list, and regular live music.

Daily 5pm-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

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,

国际商区 5-1

里拉饭店内

Blue Frog The Sanlitun branch features a 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, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang

Club Decollete Beijing’s first ladies-only bar.

Champagne cocktails abound. Daily 5pm2.30am. 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)

体东路中国红街5号楼1层

阳区工体东路工人体育场东门内10号进口

D Bar 4/F, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

朝阳区三里屯后街

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

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

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

GT Banana Pulsing beats, dancers in cages and a whole lot more ... World-class DJs play when they come to town. Weekdays 8.30pm4.30am, weekends 8.30pm-5am. Scitech

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DIRECTORY / NIGHTLIFE Hotel, 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6528 3636) 巴那那, 朝阳区建国门外大

rant Awards. Daily 11am-2am. 7 Sanlitun Beijie (behind 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (6416 2575) www.lugas-beijing.com

街22号赛特饭店1层

朝阳区三里屯北街7号3.3购物中心后

Gulou 121 Newly opened live music venue.

121 Jiugulou Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8404 3430) 鼓楼121, 东城区旧鼓楼大街121号

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

G-Zou Tiny Japanese bar serving shochu and the coldest beer in Beijing, although there’s an RMB 40 cover charge. Daily 7pm-1am. 1/F, Bldg C, east side of Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5100 3038) 朝阳区光华

海淀区成府路华清嘉园1号楼2层（五道口城铁 站对面）

Maggie’s Legendary hot dogs. No joke. SunWed, 7.30pm-4.30am; Thu-Sat, 7.30pm-5am.

South Gate of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District.

(8562 8142/8143) www.maggiesbar.com 美琪,

路2号阳光100东侧C座1层

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

朝阳区日坛公园南门

瑞昌会馆B座101（朝阳北路东三环往西走100米）

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 Havana Bar 22 varieties of rum. Tapas at the bar and cigars in the cigar divan. Daily 5pm1.30am. 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

Hei Hei Club Neon, hip-hop, ornate chandeliers and super strong cocktails are this Hong Kong transplant’s calling cards. Daily 9.30pmlate. Northeast corner of Workers’ Stadium (next to Kro’s Nest), Chaoyang District. (6553 2228) www.heiheiclub.com.cn 嘻嘻, 朝阳区工 人体育场东北角

Hooters Beijing’s branch features less cleavage than its American counterparts.

Duh. 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

AUG 3: DRINKS FOR A BETTER WORLD

Hey, you got 5 kuai? Wokai Microfinance swears they’ll pay you back. com) 德彼酒吧, 西城区烟袋斜街16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 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)

北路交接口， 中国红街1号201

Jazz-Ya Stylish, pricey eatery that strives for urban Tokyo funk. Serves a wide range of Japanese and Japanese-inspired foods in a look-at-me setting. Daily 11.30am-2am. 18 Sanlitun Beilu (North Bar Street), Chaoyang District. (6415 1227) 爵士, 朝阳区三里屯北

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

Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar Live music. Daily 7pm-2am. 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 4611)

路18号

园区(国子监南临)

江湖酒吧, 东城区交道口南大街东棉花胡同7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.

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

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MOJITOS CONTEMPIO

This fusion bar located in a hutong near Houhai serves a delicious lychee mojito (RMB 50) - definitely among the best in town. (1391 087 3833)

FUBAR

The best things in life are the hardest to find, and that’s certainly true with Fubar. Get here on the first of every month for their one-kuai vodka mojitos, offered between 6-8pm.

(6593 8227)

GEORGE’S

Voted “Bartender of the Year” by the Beijinger’s readers in 2009, former Q Bar partner George Zhou mixes a lovingly designed mojito that packs a punch. (6553 6299)

LAGOON

If variety is what you’ve looking for, you’ve found it here. Lagoon features a list of almost 100 different “mojitos” (alcohol + mint leaves + lime + soda water). Prices range from RMB 50-60.

(6507 1013)

Q BAR

Offers quality jazzy house, awardwinning mojitos, and one of Beijing’s finest terraces. (6595 9239)

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Daily 11am-10.45pm. 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

Lantern Club run by techno team Acupuncture. Daily 9pm-late. B1/F, 3.3 Shopping Center, 33 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District.

(135 0134 8785, gm@clublantern.com) www. clublantern.com 朝阳区三里屯北路33号3.3服 饰大厦地下1层

Lantung By night, the large lakeside seating and plush couches are perfect for a drink or two. Daily 10.30am-2am. 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

Laotou Like a tiny living room with a bar for extra comfort. Daily 10am-last customer leaves. West side of Bell Tower, Xicheng District. 老头儿, 西城区钟楼西边 Lobby Lounge A great place to meet for high tea or something a little stronger. Snacks available. Daily 6-10.30pm. 1/F, Four Points

by Sheraton, Tower 1, 25 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8889 8000, shuhong.fan@fourpoints. com) 大堂酒廊, 海淀区远大路25号1楼福朋喜 来登酒店1层

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

2号 (鼓楼北门)

路83号JW万豪酒店2层

Jipangu Sake bar with added KTV. Daily 7pm2am. 2/F, Huakang Binguan, Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 6541) 朝阳区农

Lotus Blue Bar and Restaurant Tintin-inspired bar that serves up Thai dishes and live music. Mon-Fri 1.30pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11.30am2am. 51-6, Di’anmen Dajie (Qianhaixiyan), Xicheng District. (6617 2599/2733) 蓝莲花餐

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

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

吧, 西城区地安门西大街51-6号（北海北门对面 天荷坊14内）

The Lounge Imported beers and good wine in an aquatic-themed back room. Daily 8am1am. 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 Luce Italian restaurant by day, hosts everything from networking events to techno parties by night. Sun-Thu noon-2am; Fri- Sat noon-4am. 138 Jiugulou Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8402 4417) www.luceluna.com 路溪, 东城区旧鼓楼大街138号

Lucky Man Whiskey and yakitori bar with Gulou characteristics. Daily 6pm-1am. 157 Gulou Dongdajie (north side, inside second alleyway west of Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District.

Mako Live House Mid-sized live music and events space brings the noise to Shuangjing.

Daily 5pm-late. Inside Hongdian Art Factory, Courtyard 36 (500m south of Carrefour Shuangjing, inside small alley), Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District. (5205 1112/3, makolive@163.com) www.mako001.com 麻雀, 朝 阳区广渠路36号院红点艺术工厂内（幸福贝贝 南边）

Mako Theater Inside Hongdian Art Factory, Courtyard 36 (500m south of Carrefour Shuangjing, inside small alley), Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District (5205 1099) www.mako001. com 朝阳区广渠路36号院红点艺术工厂内(幸福 贝贝南边)

Mango Club Wudaokou bar combining dancing, pool, computer games and drinking.

Daily 8.30pm-5am. 1/F, Wudaokou U-Center, 28 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6266 0608) 芒果酒吧, 海淀区成府路28号五道口购物中心1层

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 Mao Mao Chong House vodka infusions, themed music nights and house-designed Tshirts are this bar’s trademarks. Daily 5.30pmlate (closed Tuesday). 12 Banchang Hutong (east off Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (159 9264 6024) www.maomaochongstore.com 毛毛虫, 东城区板厂胡同12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. 6/F, Sofitel Beijing, Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666 ext 6525) 朝阳 区建国路93号万达广场C座索菲特酒店6层

Meli Melo Champagne bar. Daily 2pm1am. 16 Yonganli, West side of Jianwai Soho, Chaoyang District. (8521 9988, lesmillesimesbj@gmail.com) www.nianduclub.com 朝阳区建外大街永安里16号CBD国 际大厦

Mesh Equally at home to post-retail therapy or a night on the tiles. Daily 5pm-2am. 1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 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 Miss Saigon Come for the drinks and stay for the killer view. Daily 10am-2am. 7/F, Zhongyu Plaza (Swire Building, north of The Rickshaw), corner of Gongti Beilu and Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8523 6616 ext 6677) 七层 吧, 朝阳区工体北路甲6号中宇大厦7层

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

东城区鼓楼东大街157号

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

Luga’s Provides the simple pleasures sought by bar-goers everywhere: burritos, beer, tequila, chips and salsa, and frozen Margaritas.

Daily 24hrs. Opposite Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6416 5154) 朝阳区

区五道口华清嘉园东门五角星酒吧2-3层

三里屯后街同里对面

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

Lagoon Japanese-run cocktail bar featuring a massive mojito selection. Mon-Sat 6pm-2am.

3/F (above Ichikura), south side of Chaoyang Theater, 36 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6507 1013) 朝阳区东三环北路36号朝

Luga’s Basement Televised sports, Australian and American beers and bar snacks including fried chicken and hot dogs.

Daily 6pm-late. 1/F (below Luga’s Villa), 7 Sanlitun Beijie (behind 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯北街7号3.3购

后街同里4层

阳剧场南侧3层

Lan Club Luxury venue with a restaurant, jazz lounge, oyster bar, a cocktail bar, a cigar room and 45 private VIP rooms. Voted “Outstanding for Impressing Visitors” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards.

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Luga’s Villa Cheap drinks and Mexican food. Set lunches available Mon-Fri. Daily happy hour 11am-8pm. Voted “Outstanding Mexican” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restau-

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 10am-2am.

Legendale Hotel, 90 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (6522 7258) 东城区金宝街90号 Nanjie Two floors packed with exchange students. Low prices. Daily 5pm-5am. 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

DIRECTORY / NIGHTLIFE Nashville Bar & Restaurant 20 percent country, 80 percent classic rock. Daily 11am3am. 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

Nearby the Tree Sister venue of The Tree has a good selection of Belgian beers. Live music on Saturday nights. Daily 11am-midnight (restaurant closes at 10pm). Xingfu Sancun 3 Xiang (behind Yashow, west of Tongli), Chaoyang District. (6413 1522 / 87) http:// nearbythetree.com/ 树旁边酒吧, 朝阳区幸福三 村三巷三里屯南33号院内(雅秀后边同里西边)

Ned’s Run by Aussies who love to drink. Daily 6pm-late. 84 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (nedsbeijing@hotmail.com) 东城区

District. (8705 6011) 朝阳区东三环农展馆16号 隆博广场内

Pepper The boy band of the Beijing bar scene – renowned for their nightly cocktail shows. Daily 7pm-late. North of Xijiao Hotel, Wangzhuang Lu, Wudaokou, Haidian District.

(8237 2963) 辣椒, 海淀区五道口王庄路西郊 宾馆北边

Phil’s Pub High ceilings and flowery sofas, German beers and cocktails. Chocolate’s just down the road. 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,

Carlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District. (5908 8131) 丽思卡尔顿吧, 朝阳区朝阳

Tim’s 熏烤房, 朝阳区东大桥路14号贵友大厦 正北200米

区建国路93号华贸中心

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

ROOMbeijing See Dining Directory The Saddle Cantina The Saddle Cantina’s small ground-floor bar calls to mind Saddle’s roots, while the upstairs is a spread-out dining and drinking area. The 50ft retractable roof and the 200sqm outdoor balcony make Saddle prime summer-time bar-estate. Voted “Best Mexican” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 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

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

南锣鼓巷84号

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）

Nine Theater, Chaoyang Culture Center Corner of Jintai Xilu and Chaoyangmenwai Dajie (east of Jingguang Qiao), Chaoyang District (8599 6011) www.cygwhg.com 朝阳文化馆, 朝

Plush Filled with natural light and overlooking a modern zen garden. Daily 7am-1am.

1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7825) 西城区

阳区朝阳门外大街和金台西路的路口

金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

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

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

工体北路4号院（藏酷斜对面）

Salud Fine rums. Mon-Fri 3pm-late, Sat-Sun noon-late. 1) Opposite Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District.; 2) 66 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6402 5086) 老

朝阳区新源南路1号威斯汀酒店2层

阳区北三里屯路南43号

伍, 1) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里对面; 2) 东城区 南锣鼓巷66号

四环北路2号上东尚贸酒店

Nuage See Restaurant Directory under “Vietnamese.” Daily 11am-11pm. 22 Qianhai Dongyan, Xicheng District. (6401 9581) http://www.nuage.com.cn/ 庆云楼, 西城区前 海东沿22号

Obiwan Absinthe cocktails down by Xihai.

Fri-Sat 7pm-late, Sun 2pm-midnight. 4 Xihai Xiyan (300m from Jishuitan subway station), Xicheng District. (8322 1231, contact@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

The One Mid-sized eastside venue featuring quality sound system. Daily 11am-1am. 5 Good Loft, 19 Ganluyuan, Gaobeidian Beilu (inside 718 Gudi Media Culture Garden), Chaoyang District. (5914 8087) www.theonebeijing.com 朝阳区高碑店北路甘露园19号院5号楼(718谷地 传媒文化园内)

Paddy O’Shea’s The best-poured Guinness in town, and an afternoon long happy hour, you can easily get trapped into what may be the first genuine Irish pub to hit Beijing.

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

Palace Club This dance club is like a tour of old Beijing on acid. Flair bartending shows every night. Daily 8.30pm-2am. Unit 0119, Bldg A, Chaowai Soho, 6B Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8592 6666) 宫俱乐部, 朝阳 区朝阳门外大街乙6号朝外Soho A座0119

Palette Comfortable bar in an area short on drinking spots. Draws a crowd for its 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 Oenophiles recommend this siheyuan wine bar. 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

Park Plaza Beer Garden Pleasant city center beer garden. Buy-one-get-one-free beers during daily 5.30-7.30pm happy hour.

Daily 5.30pm-midnight. Park Plaza, 97 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1999 ext 3607) 东城区金宝街97号丽亭酒店

Park Side Bar & Grill Watch sport on the 55-inch screens in this polished, upscale gastropub. Hit the terrace in summer.

Daily 10am-late. 9-6 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6444 6555, info@parksidebeijing.com) www.parksidebeijing.com 园景, 朝阳区将台西路9-6号 (珀丽酒店对面)

Pavillion Relaxed, high-end bar for the sports and late night crowds. Daily 10am-2am.

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）

People’s Bus Bar Cleaned-up beer fun. Daily 5pm-late. Inside the Longbo Compound, 16 Nongzhanguan, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang

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,

那里花园内西侧二层小楼

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Salsa Caribe Temporarily closed for renovations. A raucous blend of sweat, sin and extremely tight pants. Daily 6pm-2am.

Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from The Loft), Chaoyang District. (6507 7821) www. caribechina.com 卡利宾拉丁舞俱乐部, 朝阳区

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

顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄开发路19号

工体西路甲7号北京极栈内

Press Club Bar Nixon drank here, you know.

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

School Wudaoying Hutong bar started by a consortium of Beijing and Shanghai-based events promoters serves as a “refuge for alternative music fans seeking electro fun.” Daily 8pm-late. 53 Wudaoying Hutong, Chaoyang District. (6402 8881, schoolbegins@gmail. com) 朝阳区五道营胡同53号

大街21号北京国际俱乐部饭店1层

Propaganda Expect a student-heavy atmosphere. Mon-Fri 8pm-4.30am, Sat-Sun 8pm5am. 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. TueSat 8pm-3am. B1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 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 10pmmidnight, 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

Raying Temple Daily 4pm-midnight. East End of Qunfang Zhongyi Jie (West Gate of Yucai Middle School), Liyuan Town, Tongzhou District (137 1698 0276) 小雷音俱乐部, 通州区 梨园镇群芳中一街东首(育才学校西门)

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, 8518 1234 ext 6366) http://www.beijing.grand.hyatt. com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/lounges/ index.jsp 东方亮, 东城区东长安街1号东方君 悦酒店大厅

The Regent Beer Garden Summer beer garden. There aren’t many places like this for drinking around Wangfujing. Daily 5pm-midnight. 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1789) 迪卡博意大利 餐厅, 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒店2层

The Ritz-Carlton Bar Light live music and a lounge atmosphere. Daily 5pm-1am. The Ritz-

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 Souk Lounge Combines a large craft beer selection, Middle Eastern shisha cafe cool and big screens for sport. Darts and pool too. Daily 4pm-late. Chaoyang Park West Gate (in the alley behind Annie’s), Chaoyang District. (6506 7309) http://www.soukbeijing.com/ 苏克会馆,

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. Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm3am. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8112) Traders Upper East Hotel Hide from Beijing in the tree-filled beer garden. Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5907 8888) 朝阳区东 The Tree This long-running Beijing pub (over eleven years and counting) specializes in Belgian beers and wood oven fired pizzas. Voted “Best Pizza” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader 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) 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

Tryst Cozy cocktail cubby hole. Daily 5pm2am (call ahead for later opening). Next to Alameda, Nali Mall, Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 3092) 朝阳区三里屯北路那里 商城内

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 Turay’s Africa House Turay’s latest tribute to the food, culture and music of Africa. 2/F, International Wonderland, Xingfu Ercun, Chaoyang District. 图瑞非洲之家, 朝阳区幸福

朝阳区朝阳公园西门（安妮后面）

二村首开广场2层

The Star Live The only real medium-sized live music venue in Beijing. Opening times vary. 3/F, Tango, 79 Heping Xijie (50m north of Yonghegong subway station), Dongcheng District. (6425 5677) www.thestarlive.com 星

Twilight Cocktails made with style, and hard-to-find whiskeys. Pizza, pasta and other snacks available. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-2am. (Behind Starbucks) 3/F, 0102, Bldg 5, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5900 5376) 暮光, 朝阳区东

光现场, 东城区和平西街79号糖果三层（雍和宫 桥路北50米）

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

Suzumei Traditional Japanese bar for the after-work set, with added reggae. Mon-Sat 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 区地坛公园南门; 2) 朝阳区工体西路工体100保 龄球馆下面

Tao Yao Bar It’s quiet (miraculously), and the drinks are pretty good. Looking for a place for a date? Daily 1pm-midnight. Beiguanfang Hutong (southwest of Houhai Nanyan, 300m west of Yinding Bridge), Xicheng District.

(8322 8585, h.youngcall@gmail.com) 桃之夭 夭, 西城区后海南沿北官房胡同（后海南沿银锭 桥西300米）

Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q Meat-eater friendly bar-restaurant with popular quiz night. 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

三环中路39号建外Soho5号0102单元3层

Uama Teppanyaki restaurant features beer garden. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Rm 108, China View, 2 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1377) 朝阳区工体东路2号中国 红街大厦108

Uhland Bier Salon Mock Bavarian bierhaus serving five imported German beers as well as light and dark beers brewed on the premises, available in 1 liter glasses. There’s also a menu of German food. Daily 10am-2pm, 5pm-late.

Next to Metro supermarket, 1 Xinjian Gongmen Lu, Haidian District. (6288 2696) 普兰达 啤酒沙龙, 海淀区新建宫门路1号 (麦德龙超 市旁边)

Union Bar & Grille Sit around the bar and watch sport on the multiple flat-screen TVs. Get the cheapest pint of Guinness in town during the 4-8pm daily happy hour. Mon-Fri 11am-11pm,Sat-Sun 11am-midnight. S6-31, 3/F, Bldg 6, Sanlitun Village South, 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Village南区6号 楼3层S6-31

VA Cafe & Bar This small cafe-bar is well equipped for weekly flamenco and jazz performances. Daily 2pm-late. 13 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (5844 3638) 东城 区五道营胡同13号

Vein Garish exterior, but inside is a tiny bar serving cheap bottles of wine and quality German beers. Daily 10am-late. Xingfu Yicun (next to Alfa, in the alley opposite the north gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang District.

(6416 8757) 朝阳区幸福一村（工体北门对面的 胡同里）

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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

区工体北门内

Wain Wain A Japanese karaoke bar set up perfectly with private rooms for a great party.

They also serve food (similar to Cash Box).

Daily 11am-2.30am. 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

Water Bar & Restaurant There’s more than H₂O available at this newly opened Chaoyang Park bar. Daily 10am-2am. 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District (5905 6008/9) 朝阳 区朝阳公园西路6号

Well Bar Summer terrace bar in the pleasant setting of 1949’s industrial yard turned upmarket dining complex. Daily 5pm-2am. 1949–The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (opposite the south gate of Pacific Century Place Mall), Chaoyang District. (133 1126 1949) 朝阳

STYLE ACCESSORIES & JEWELRY

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.

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

Shanghai Trio Simple structured bags, clutches, and home decor accessories influenced by traditional Chinese craftwork and feature offbeat details and unique materials.

NLG-38, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (159 1050 7603) 上海

吧, 西城区北长街72号(故宫西门往北)

组合, 朝阳区三里屯北街11号Village北区NLG-38

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) http://www. raffles.com/EN_RA/Property/RBJ/Restaurants_Bars/Writers_Bar.h... 作家酒吧, 东城区东

UCCA Store Features a "China Design" line of limited edition original design products, merchandise and art books. Tue-Sun 10am7pm. Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8459 9715, edition@ucca. org.cn) 尤伦斯艺术商店, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大

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 with a double volume glass video wall, offering the perfect setting to linger, whether it be for a daytime soiree or for late evening high energy entertainment with a live band, contemporary DJ sounds and cool, imaginative selections of new and old world wines, spirits and cocktails.

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 A summer-friendly terrace plus much more in the luxuriant lounge. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 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 Japanese whiskey and cocktail bar hides in Soho apartment building. Rm 0504, Bldg 2, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 1580) 朝阳

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) 东城区东城区东华门大街 60号(近王府饭店和东方广场); 3) 朝阳区朝阳区 三里屯南路逸羽酒店1层

Domingo Hair Salon Japanese hair stylists in a relaxing salon on Nanluogu Xiang.

All of the hair products in the salon are imported from Japan. Tue-Sun 10am-9pm.

Inside Jingyang Hutong, 89 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (8402 6578) 东城区南锣鼓

DimSum of all things Asian (D-SATA) Korean-Canadian designer Currie Lee’s store showcases bags and jewelry of sophisticated design, all made from 100% natural and recycled material that she collected on her travels throughout Asia. Daily 1-9pm or by appointment. Unit A116, 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8559 1587) 亚点亚 心, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园A116室

长安街33号, 北京饭店莱佛士一层

脚下的公社凯宾斯基饭店

区海淀区中关村大街19号新中关大厦新中关购物 中心地下一层

Westside Upmarket British-style pub inside, great terrace with infinity pool outside. MonFri 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 What Bar There’s a lot going on here, given that they’ve only got about five square meters to work with. What Bar regularly hosts local bands, and is 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

(100m north of Lufthansa Center), Chaoyang District. (8532 3122); 2) 60 Donghuamen Ave (near The Peninsula Hotel and Oriental Plaza), Dongcheng District. (6527 9368); 3) B1/F, Eastern Hotel, Nansanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6593 6066) 悠庭保健会所, 1) 朝阳区

a&! The designer of this Hong Kong label takes safety belts from old automobiles and transform them into functional, stylish bags.

B161 B1/F, New Gate City Mall, 19 Zhongguancun Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8575 2170) 朝阳

区工体北路4号院 (太平洋百货南门对面)

楼西边1层

(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

山子艺术区

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 10am-7.30pm. Rm 116, Bldg 4, Park Avenue, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6466 7040/6530 6475) www.xn--fjqv0l023e.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. 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

巷89号(景阳胡同内)

Angel Hands Enjoy vigorous deep-tissue massage, soothing and gentle massage, or a combination of both. 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

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. Daily 11am-12.30am. 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 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 Catherine de France Hair and Beauty Salon 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. 1) 2/F, Riviera Plaza, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 4639, 150 1081 6856, riviera@cdefrance.com); 2) Nali Mall, Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 3029, riviera@cdefrance.com) C美发沙龙, 1) 朝阳

区东三环中路39号建外Soho2号楼5层0504

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

Yin Bar Few of Beijing’s rooftop bars are distinguished by views worth scaling the stairs for, but from Yin’s patio you can see from the rooftops of the Forbidden City to Jingshan Park and Beihai’s White Dagoba. It’s pricey though: Beer starts from RMB 47 (for a Tsingtao!). Daily 11am-1am. 33 Qihelou Jie (on the roof of the Emperor Hotel), Dongcheng District. (6523 6877) www.theemperor.com.cn

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

区来广营东路5号香江广场2层; 2) 朝阳区三里屯 北路那里商城内

居, 朝阳区三元桥佳程广场A座1132室

Decleor Daily 10am-10pm. Rm 107, Villa 8, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 0690) 贝黎诗, 朝阳区

饮, 东城区骑河楼街33号（皇家驿栈顶层）

Yugong Yishan This live music venue is a perfect spot for more discriminating drunken debauchery. 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)

Zeta Bar Boasts style, chrome cages that house the extensive wine collection hang from the high ceiling. Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, FriSun 6pm-3am, Sun close. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang

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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

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.

Daily 10am-8pm. 1) 43 Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (135 0137 2971); 2) Stall 123, Kerry Centre Shopping Mall, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (139 1179 8376); 3) 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

Focus Hair&Beauty Salon Since 1998, Focus Hair & Beauty Salon has soothed weary international business travelers and local expatriates. Using quality German haircare products and French skincare products, the English-speaking hairstylists and beauticians offer haircuts, perm/color, facial and nail treatments as well as foot massage. Daily 10am10pm. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6465 3388 ext 4856) 嘉美娜美容美发中心, 朝 阳区朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心凯宾斯基饭 店一层

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 10am-10pm. 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

Hair Passion With timeless black-white color classics and extravagant lighting background, Hair Passion is graceful but non-demonstrative, fashionable but folksy. For more than ten years, they have been always devoting their endeavors into hairdressing career with exploration and innovation for creating a brand-new hairstyle and art for office ladies and gentlemen. Daily 10am-9.30pm. Room 107, Building 4, China Central Apartment, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5203 7887) 朝阳区朝阳区建国路89号华贸公寓4号楼107室

db tanning Good news for aspiring WAGs and tanorexics, with the arrival of this tanning salon, in the land where pale skin is revered.

Daily, 11am-9pm. Rm 307, Bldg 4, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu,, Chaoyang District. (5900 0427) db 日晒沙龙, 朝阳区东三 环中路39号建外SOHO4号楼307商铺

东三环中路39号建外Soho8号别墅107

Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat Dragonfly’s boutique operation avoids rowdy groups and leaves ample room for relaxation and solace – something that its large-scale 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. Daily 10am-1am. 1) 1/F, Grand Summit Plaza, 19 Dongfang Donglu

Healing Touch Massage Center Experience Chinese massage, Thai massage, aroma oil massage and other services. Reservations required. 1) Room 808, Bldg 3, Jianwai Soho, Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

(5869 7706); 2) Rm 1511, East Tower, Van

DIRECTORY / STYLE Palace Residences, 2 Guandongdian Nanjie (near China World, 50m from Kerry Centre), Chaoyang District. (5131 6428, 5131 6433, 135 2191 4149) 1) 朝阳区东三环中路建外Soho,3号 楼808室; 2) 朝阳区关东店南街2号(嘉里中心和 中国大饭店附近)旺座中心东塔1511室

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, 7 Yuyang Road, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (6458 0603/4); 2) Taiyue Suites, Nansanlitun 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

The Meridian Chinese Massage Treatment Centre Health and spa services supported by top Chinese medical research institutions. After a consultation by medical physicians, your treatments include Chinese tuina and physiotherapy, cupping and scraping, herbal medicine bath, medical moxibustion. The luxurious private environment offers a physical and mental retreat. Daily 10am-11pm, 9-10-A, Si’de Park, Fangyuan Xilu, Dongsihuan, Chaoyang District. (8456 7010) www.mingjingtang.com 朝阳区东四环芳园西 路四得公园9-10-A

Herborist Spa Offers the time-honored traditional Chinese health and beauty care system. Daily 10am-10pm. S9-30, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6416 5179, 6416 5962, 400 888 2155) www.herborist-spa.com 朝阳区三里屯Village 南区9号楼 S9-30

I Spa English-speaking staff offers aromatherapy 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 10.30am-midnight (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

Kocoon Daily 11am-9.30pm (last appointment). Rm C301,3/F, North Bldg, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie (west side), Chaoyang District.

(5208 6068) www.kocoonspalounge.com 朝阳 区三里屯北街西侧81号那里花园北楼3层C301室 世贸国际公寓地下1层

LeSpa Luxurious spa combining the finest in pampering from Western and Eastern cultures. There’s also a fitness center, sauna and heated swimming pool. Daily 11am-11pm.

5/F, Sofitel Beijing, Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座索菲特酒店5层

Long Island Massage & Spa This large establishment offers Chinese and Thai-style massage and reflexology, as well as facials and

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 11am12.30am. 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

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

Quan Spa at Marriott Beijing City Wall Marriott’s Quan Spa reclaims the original meaning of the word “spa” by offering a range of therapies where guests can “take the waters.” Daily 3pm-midnight. 7 Jianguomen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (5811 8187) 东

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 150 to 1,200. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. 3 Units, 3/F, Tower 8, South Area, Sanlitun Village, Chaoyang District. (6417 4188); 2) Daily 10am-9pm. 1/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6461 8368); 3) Unit 303, Tower C Office Bldg, Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8517 1292); 4) Daily 10am-9pm. 4/F Seasons Place Shopping Centre, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0316); 5) Daily 10am-9pm. Rm105-106, Block F, Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6585 9288); 6) Daily 10am-9pm. 1/F, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District.

(8518 2646) 托尼英盖, 1) 朝阳区三里屯 Village南区8号楼3层3单元; 2) 朝阳区朝阳区东 三环北路东方路1号希尔顿酒店大堂1层; 3) 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; 4) 西城区金城纺街2号金融街购物中心四层 L404; 5) 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100国际公寓F座 105-106号; 6) 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 9.30am-6.30pm. 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

Yadia Hair Salon Daily 10am-9pm. Rm 2128, 1/F, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 5020) 朝阳区东大桥路 8号尚都2128号

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）

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Roots Beauty Salon A full-service beauty salon offering sugaring, a form of hair removal that’s safe and less painful than waxing. TueSat 10am-7pm. B1/F, Bldg 1, Parkview Tower (west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District (6538 1626, 137 0125 3148) 碧俏丽形象设计中心, 朝阳区朝

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

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Eldi Eldi is poised to be a trendsetter in the Beijing shopping scene. Its designer Dana Li steers clear of cheap fabrics and over-embellishment, opting instead for classic structures with updated detailing. Daily 11am-7pm. B1/F, NLG-21, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 1762) 朝阳区三里屯路

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

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es, antique furniture, a big TV and a Jeep – browsing through Green Sleeve is a study in garage sale chic. Though small, it has a good selection of hip yet classy street fashion.

Jeans from RMB 170, shoes from RMB 180 and dresses from RMB 300. Daily 11am-10pm. D15, Bldg 6, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 3005) 呗劲绿袖儿时尚服饰销售中 心, 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场6号楼D15

Gruba Awash with hot designer items at cut-rate prices. But don’t take the price tags to mean this chain store skimps on quality – as exemplified by the luscious silk harem pants (RMB 498) or the DVF chiffon (RMB 498) and Calvin Klein draped cotton (RMB 368) LBDs. Daily 9am-9pm. Rm 0104A, Bldg 5, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 0961) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外 Soho5号楼0104A

H&M A Swedish retailer well-known for its stylish, moderately priced clothing that appeals to young urban hipsters around the world. Daily 10am-10pm. 1) Xidan Joy City, 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6706 0508); 2) Glory Mall, 18 Chongwenmen Dajie, Chongwen District. (6715 6676); 3) Raffles City, 1 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District.

(8409 4199); 4) Oumeihui Shopping Mall, A1 Danling Jie, Haidian District. (8248 8976); 5) Qianmen Avenue Store, Building A16, Qianmen Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6706 0508) 1) 西城区西单北大街131号西单大悦城; 2) 崇 文区崇文门大街18号国瑞城; 3) 东城区东直门 南大街1号来福士广场 ; 4) 海淀区丹棱街甲1号欧 美汇购物中心

Kim’s Closet Fans of Korean fashion can get their fix here, where all the clothes are imported from Korea, including boyish thermals, floral dresses and denim blazers. Daily 10am-10pm. Rm 0910, Bldg 9, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

(5869 5787) 小金衣橱, 朝阳区朝阳区东三环中路 39号建外Soho9号楼0910

Lane Crawford While Beijing already has 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

Luna Fashion Design Studio Native Chinese designer Luna Li’s small operation in Gulou, specializing in cocktail dresses and wedding gowns, has already become a favorite of celebrities like Vicky Zhao and Eva Huang. Tue-Sat 2-10pm. 180 Jiugulou Dajie, Xicheng District. (134 3955 7109) http://lunadesignstudio.spaces.live.com 西城区旧鼓楼 大街180号

Mango This Iberian fashion house sells sexy clothes and must-have accessories, including pants (RMB 300 plus), leather belts (RMB 300 plus), leather coats (RMB 900 and up). 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

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 & BS-31, Solana Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuanlu Chaoyang District. (5905 6920) 朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾 BS-33,BS-31

Moon Style Offers a wide selection of deals on designer items, most of which come in small quantities. Sizes are mostly on the medium and petite side. Daily 11am-9pm.

Store 002, Nali Mall, Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 7337) 三里屯北路那里市场精品 廊002号

New Project Center Just like its thriving predecessor in Shanghai, NPC Beijing is wellstocked with street wear – including oversized graphic tees, baggy jeans, varsity jackets and special edition sneakers. Daily noon-10pm. 1/ F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (138 1016 4347) www.newprojectcenter. com 朝阳区三里屯北81号那里花园1层

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NLGX A Beijing-based independent apparel brand and design community. Sun-Thu 9.30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. 33 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6404 8088) www.nlgx.org 东城区南锣鼓巷33号

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DIRECTORY / STYLE–A&C sity and beauty of everyday Beijing life, and turns 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

路10号; 3) 朝阳区北京东三环Soho馆, 东三环 中路10号; 4) 海淀区京西四环生活馆, 西四环 北路63-1号; 5) 朝阳区北京东四环生活馆, 东 四环南路9号; 6) 朝阳区北京旗舰馆, 金盏乡 志港路1号

come with a one-year warranty. Daily 9am6pm. 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

Xueda Pet Mansion This mansion is like a mini-world for dogs. With a school, hotel, club and beauty salon, Xueda is a wonderful place for your dog to have fun. A standard room for dogs is RMB 40 per day (excluding food). Daily 7.30am-9pm. North of Shangzhuang Village, Shangzhuang Town, Haidian District. (6247 8898) www.x-dog.net 雪达庄园宠物会所, 海淀

Sforzando Make a statement with the original and exclusive pieces of this edgy fashion boutique-cum-studio Sforzando, run by young up-and-coming designer Vega Zaishi Wang. Daily 10am-7pm. Unit 1102/1, Bldg 1, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5900 2279) http://www. vegawang.com 朝阳区东三环中路建外Soho1号

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园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区1B1-6; 2) 朝阳区 光华路甲9号世贸天阶; 3) 西城区西单北大街 131号大悦城

COSMETICS Korres With over 150 skin and hair care products available, there’s something suitable for everyone. Daily 10am-10pm. Stall 224, 2/F, South Bldg, The Place, 9A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1255) 珂诺诗, 朝阳区 光华路甲9号世贸天阶南楼2层224号

HOME DECOR Chang & Biorck This modern home accessories store is stocked with colorful, environmentally-friendly products made by well-known designers who blend Scandinavian and Chinese concepts of style. Daily 10am-10pm. 2-19A, 1/F, Bldg 2, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District.

(8400 2296) 朝阳区三里屯南路19号三里屯 Village南区2号楼1层2-19A单元

Dara Featuring Asian and European designs, this trendy expat favorite sells furniture, antique accessories, dishware, cushions, lamps, lush fabrics, mirrors, pottery and more. Daily 10am-6pm. Zone D, 798 Xijie, 798 Art District, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9701) www.dara.com.cn 朝阳区酒仙桥2号798艺

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@iqair-china.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

Karolina Lehman Fans of traditional Chinese porcelain will delight in the store’s lovely tea sets, which are decorated with floral patterns, birds, fish and even hippos. You’ll also find lamps, bowls, candleholders, decorative ducks and lions and wallpaper. Decent prices.

Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6.30pm. B1/F, Laitai 49 Flower Market, Chaoyang District.

(8454 0387, 139 1139 7922) 朝阳区莱太花卉市 场地下1层

Kartell Bored of leather and wood dominating your home? If so, this is the place for you – funky furniture and home fittings in colourful designs from the Italian deco specialists who made plastic fashionable. Daily 10.30am8.30pm. 1/F, Grand Summit, 19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8595 8668, urban. hymns@hotmail.com) 朝阳区亮马桥东方东路

术新区798西街D区

19号官舍1层

Home Depot The world’s leading home improvement store is now available in Beijing.

They offer innovative and ECO products with quality guarantees and competitive prices.

Products range from kitchen, bath, flooring, soft décor, plumbing, electrical and millwork as well as professional design and installation services. A one-stop shopping experience.

1) 2, Chengshousi Lu, Fengtai District. (8761 0606); 2) 78 Middle West Fourth Ring Road, Fengtai District. (6822 0606) 1) 丰台区成寿寺

Khawachen Sells high-end Tibetan rugs and offers made-to-order service. Daily 10am10pm. 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

路2号; 2) 丰台区西四环中路78号

Ikea Daily 10am-10pm. 1 Taiyang Gonglu, Dongbahe (northwest corner of Siyuan Qiao), Chaoyang District. (800 810 5679) www.ikea. com.cn 宜家家居, 朝阳区东坝河太阳宫路1号（ 四元桥西北角）

Ilinoi Home 1) 1/F, Aijia Shijie Furniture Exhibition Center, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (6431 7153); 2) 10 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8771 2597); 3) 10 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

(8771 2597); 4) 63-1 Xisihuan Beilu, Haidian District. (8846 5238); 5) 9 Dongsihuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6730 5375/6 /7); 6) 1 Zhigang Lu, Jinzhanxiang, Chaoyang District.

(8433 4969/4189) 伊力诺依, 1) 朝阳区北京爱 家汇展精品馆, 东三环爱家世界家居汇展中心 1层; 2) 朝阳区北京东三环Soho馆, 东三环中

朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区BL2-03

Meyer Gourmet Store High quality, innovative products for the kitchen, Meyer offers world-renowned brands such as Ruffoni, Bonjour, Anolon, Circulon, and Prestige. Find all kinds of hard-anodized, bottoms, stainless steel clad, nonstick cookware, tools and gadgets. Unit B125, B1/F, China Central Place, 77-81 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5969 5283) 朝阳区建国路77-81号，华贸购物中心地 下一层B125单元

Torana Gallery This popular carpet shop deals exclusively in carpets made of wool from Tibetan highland sheep and decorated with traditional regional motifs. The management insists that their carpets will last a lifetime and not fade after being washed. Daily 10.30am6.30pm. 806 Danshui Xiaozhen, 60 Shunhuang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5542) 图

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Huge Wave An unparalleled resource for designer shoes on the cheap; Huge Wave stocks footwear from 36-48. Brands include Guess, Cole Haan, Tory Burch, Paul Smith, Camper, Burberry, Prada and Bally. Daily 11am-11pm.

3003/3028, 3.3 Mall, 33 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5136 5759) 巨浪鞋业, 朝阳 区三里屯北街33号3.3服饰大厦3003/3028室

SHOPPING MALLS & MARKETS Beijing APM Daily 10am-10pm. 138 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (5817 6688) 新 东安广场, 东城区王府井大街138号

China Central Place Luxury Walk 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

China World Shopping Mall Daily 9.30am10pm. 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2288) 国贸商城, 朝阳区建国门 外大街1号

Danshui Town Shopping Plaza 60 Shunhuang Lu, Chaoyang District. 淡水小镇购物广

6号蓝色港湾国际商区

TECHNOLOGY Apple Flagship Store The first official Apple flagship store in China lies in the heart of The Village at Sanlitun and features a Genius Bar, Apple seminar, laptops, iPhones, iPods, accessories and more. Repair service available.

Daily 10am-10pm. Bldg 6, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6419 8900) 朝阳区三里屯路 19 号院 三里屯 Village 6 号楼 朝阳区

Sony Store Digital toys for big boys and girls: digital video cameras, notebook computers, DVD players, high-definition plasma TVs, the list goes on. Bring a fat bankroll or a credit card if you plan to splurge. Daily 10am10pm. L330, 3/F, South Bldg, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1350) 索尼探梦, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸商业中心南街 3层L330号

ARTS & CULTURE GALLERIES 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

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

场, 朝阳区朝阳区顺黄路60号

朝阳酒艺术园

Joy City Chaoyang Xidan's Joy City has just opened a second branch in Chaoyang, with a number of popular brands including Sephora, Hugo Boss and H&M, plus a two-floor supermarket and plenty of restaurants. Daily 10am8pm. 101 Chaoyang Beilu (at the intersection of Qingnian Lu), Chaoyang District. (8557 9888) 大悦成潮阳北, 朝阳区朝阳北路101,青年

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

路口东北角

通州区宋庄任村北一号

Kerry Mall 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

Beijing Center for the Arts Tue-Sun 10am10pm. Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (6559 8008) www.chienmen23.com 东城区前门东大街23号

Lufthansa Center 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 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 6363) 东方新天地, 东城区东长安街1号 Nali Mall Sanlitun Lu (next to Jazz-Ya), Chaoyang District. 那里服装市场, 朝阳区三 里屯路

Pacific Century Place 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 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

The Place Daily 10am-10pm. 9A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1188) 世贸天阶, 朝阳区光华路甲9号

Ritan Office Building Daily 10am-7pm. 15A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6502 1528) 日坛商务楼, 朝阳区光华路甲15号

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

Sanlitun Village 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 6110) 三里屯Village, 朝阳区三里

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C.P.U. Shoe store stocked full of brands like Birkenstocks, Adidas and Dr. Martens. Daily 10am-10pm. 3/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu (beside China Central Place), Chaoyang District. (6533 1545) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地

兰纳手工地毯, 朝阳区顺黄路60号淡水小镇806室

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Solana Daily 10am-10pm. 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6565/68) http://www.solana.com.cn/english/ web/index.asp 蓝色港湾, 朝阳区朝阳公园路

MISCELLANEOUS

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

Zara This popular Spanish chain store is stocked with the latest chic apparel, shoes and accessories for both men and women (including a smaller section for children), with most items within the RMB 199-699 range.

1) Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sun 11am-10pm.

1B1-6, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6100); 2) Daily 10am10pm. The Place, 9A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1341/49); 3) Daily 10am-10pm.

Joy City, 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District.

(5971 6350) www.zara.com 1) 朝阳区朝阳公

大街秀水东街8号

屯南路19号三里屯Village

Shin Kong Place Daily 10am-10pm. 87 Jianguo Lu (beside China Central Place), Chaoyang District. (6530 5888) www. shinkong-place.com 新光天地, 朝阳区建国路 87号 (华贸中心旁边)

Silk Market Daily 9am-9m. 8 Xiushui Dongjie, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5169 8800) 秀水市场, 朝阳区建国门外

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,

Beijing Commune Tue-Sun 11am7pm. 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 Tokyo Art Projects Tue-Sun 10am6.30pm. Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8457 3245) www.tokyogallery.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 11am-6pm. 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.boersligallery. com 朝阳区机场辅路草场地甲8号院 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

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

DIRECTORY / A&C 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)

China Blue Gallery Daily 9.30am-5.30pm.

2-3/F, Bldg 7, Ego Center, 16A Baiziwan Lu (just south of Dawanglu subway station), Chaoyang District. (8774 6332/6339, chinabluegallery@yahoo.com.cn) www.chinabluegallery.com 环碧堂画廊, 朝阳区百子湾路 甲16号易构空间7号楼2-3层

China National Convention Center (CNCC) 7 Tianchen Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8437 0696) www.en.cnccchina.com 国家 会议中心,朝阳区天辰东路7号

China Visual Arts Center Tue-Sun 10am6pm. Zone D, Artistic Area,1, Hegezhuang Village,Cuigezhuang, Chaoyang District. (137 0107 8774, info@chinavarts.com) www.chinavarts.com 威诺里萨艺术中心, 朝阳区崔各庄乡 何各庄村一号地艺术园区D区

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

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

EGG Gallery 327 Caochangdi Village, Chaoyang District. (6432 8089) www.eggartgallery.cn 朝阳区草场地327号 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

Fa Fa Gallery Daily 10.30am-8pm. 4 Yuyang Lu, Houshayu Town, Shunyi District. (84302587, fafagallery@sohu.com, fafagallery@yahoo.com.cn) www. fafagallery. com 发发画廊, 顺义区后沙峪镇榆阳路4号(优 山美地俱乐部) Fake Space Rm 111, Bldg 3B, Pingod (North Zone), 32, Baiziwan Lu (next to Today Art Museum), Chaoyang District. (5826 3132) 朝 阳区百子湾32号苹果社区北区3B-0111（今日 美术馆旁）

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

Fun Art Space Tue -Sun11am-7pm. 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Dashanzi art district, Chaoyang District. (8459 9257, info@funartspace.com) www.funartspace.com 方音空间, 朝阳区酒仙 桥路2号入口300米

Galerie Urs Meile, Lucerne-Beijing TueSun 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

Hadrien De Montferrand Gallery Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (139 1165 1353) www.hdemontferrand.com 朝阳区北京市朝阳区酒仙桥路4号 798艺术区内

Highland Gallery Tue-Sun 11am-6pm.

Dashanzi art district (northeastern corner, west of the big pot), 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 7177) www.highlandgallery.cn 高地画廊, 朝阳区798大山子艺术 区酒仙桥路2号(东北角大罐西侧 ) HT Gallery Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9830) htgallery. bj@gmail.com HT 化浪潮阳区酒仙桥路4号 798大山子艺术区

Imagine Gallery Tues-Sun, 10:30am-

5:30pm. No 8 Feijiacun Yishu Gongzuoshi, Feijiacun, Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (64385747 / 13910917965, laetitia. gauden@imagine-gallery.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

Joy Art Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. Dashanzi art district, 2, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5978 9788) 卓越艺术, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号大 山子艺术区

Keumsan Gallery Tue-Sun 11am6pm. B-0024 Dashanzi Huantienei art district, Chaoyang District. (6436 6176, beijingqinshan@yahoo.com.cn) www.chinakeumsan.com 琴山画廊, 朝阳区大山子环铁内 艺术城B0024

Mansudae Gallery 10am-5pm. 38 Guanyintang Culture Avenue, 2A Wangsiying Xiang, Chaoyang District. (6736-0289) 万寿台画廊, 朝阳区王四营乡甲2号观音堂文化大道38号

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

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

Pace Beijing Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9781) 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)

Primo Marella Gallery Tue-Sun 10am6pm. N. C01 Beigao, Cuigezhuang Country, Chaoyang District. (6433 4055) www.marellabeijing.com 朝阳区崔各庄乡北皋甲C01号 PYO Gallery Beijing 1) 9.30am-6.30pm.

Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9014); 2) Daily 9.30am-6.30pm. Liquor Factory, Beihuqu Lu, Anwaibeiyuan, Chaoyang District. (5202 3814) www.pyoart.com 表画廊, 1) 朝阳区酒仙桥 4号798大山子艺术区; 2) 朝阳区安外北苑北湖 渠酒厂艺术区

Pyongyang Art Studio Call for appointment.

43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6416 7544) www.pyongyangartstudio.com 朝阳区三里屯 北街以西100米Poachers后面三里屯医院旁

Qin Gallery Tue- Sun 9.30am-6pm. Rm 1E, Bldg 1, Enjoy Paradise, Huaweili (north of Beijing Curio City), Chaoyang District. (8779 0461) www.qingallery.com 秦昊画廊, 朝阳区 华威里翌景嘉园1座1E室(北京古玩城北)

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

Red Star Gallery Tue-Sun 10am-7pm.

Dashanzi art district, 2, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 0781, redstar. gallery@gmail.com) www.chinaredstargallery.com 红星画廊, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号大山 子艺术区

ShanghART Beijing Tue-Sun 11am-6pm.

261 Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. (6432

EVERY THU-SUN: BEER AND BBQ

Relax with a beer and BBQ in the Paulaner beer garden terrace.

3202) www.shanghartgallery.com 香格纳北京, 朝阳区草场地261号

Soka Art Centre/Soka Modern Tue-Sun 10am-9pm. Rm 101, Bldg B, Tianhai Shangwu Dasha, 107 Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (8401 2377) www.soka-art.com 索卡(北 京)艺术中心, 东城区东四北大街107号天海商务 大厦B座101房

Star Gallery Tue-Sun 11am-6pm. Dashanzi art district, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu (inside 3818 Cool Gallery warehouse), Chaoyang District. (5978 9224) www.stargallery.cn 星空间艺术中心, 朝 阳区酒仙桥路2号院内,3818库

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

Taikang Top Space Call for hours. 1) 2, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6438 8443); 2) 11/F, Taikang Life Bldg.156, Fuxingmennei Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6642 9988 ext 8302, 138 0132 6510) www.taikangtopspace.com 泰 康顶层空间, 1) 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号; 2) 朝阳区 复兴门内大街156号，泰康人寿大厦11层

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

Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District. (6581 9058) www.yishu-8.com 艺术8, 朝阳区建国路郎家园 8号尚8创意产业园

Yuanfen New Media Art Space Wed-Sun 11am-7pm, and by appointment. Qixing Dongjie, Dashanzi art district, Chaoyang District. (5978 9896, info@yuanfenart.com) 缘分 新媒体艺术空间, 朝阳区大山子艺术区七星东街

MUSEUMS Beijing World Art Museum Daily 9am- 6pm.

9A Fuxing Lu, Haidian District. (5980 2222) www.worldartmuseum.cn 海淀区复兴路甲9号 CAFA Art Museum Tue-Sun 9.30am-5.30pm.

8 Huajiadi South St, Chaoyang District (64771575) www.cafamuseum.org 望京北四环 东路朝阳区花家地南街8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 Tue-Sun 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

心, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号, 大山子艺术区

区五四大街1号

Thinking Hands Tue-Sun 10.30am-6.30pm.

Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9189) www.thinkinghands.org 思想手, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大

Sackler Museum Daily 9am-5pm, last ticket 4.30pm. 75 Haidian Lu, inside the west gate of Peking University, Haidian District (6275 1667) www.sackler.org/china/amschina.htm 北京

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

XYZ Gallery Daily 10.30am- 6.30pm. Dashanzi Art District, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8459 9299) 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号大山 子艺术区

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

Yishu 8 Daily 11.30am-6pm. 8 Langjayuan,

赛克勒考古与艺术博物馆, 海淀区海淀路75号北 京大学西门内

Ullens Center for Contemporary Art Tue-Sun 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 Bookworm This sleek lending library, bookshop and bar has the best selection of English language books and magazines in town. 1) Mon-Sat 8am8pm, Sun 8am-5pm. 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 1) Daily 10.30am7.30pm. River Garden Clubhouse, 7 Yuyang Lu, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 6211, customer@chaterhouse.com.cn); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. 3/F, 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3层

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, Bldg 11, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District.

(5905 6973, onewaystreetlibrary@gmail.com) www.onewaystreet.cn 单向街图书馆, 朝阳区

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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

Broadway Cinematheque MOMA (BC MOMA) North area of Dongzhimen MOMA, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, Dongzhimen, Chaoyang District. (8438 8258) www.sagacinema.com 当

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

朝阳公园路6号院蓝色港湾11号楼水岸街16号

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

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

GYMS & FITNESS CENTERS Bronze Bodies Tanning Club Daily 11am9pm. 6/F, Bodhi Therapeutic Retreat, 17 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6413 1180) 都

园4号楼7G

Cherry Lane Movies Screens at Yugong Yishan, 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu (100m west of Zhangzizhong Lu subway station), Dongcheng District. (6404-2711) www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn 北京电影发行公司, 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)

China Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio 67 Beisanhuan Zhonglu (next to Story Bar on North Third Ring Road), Haidian District. (6201 0932) 海淀区北三环中路67号

晒堂, 朝阳区工体北路17号菩提会所6层

AUG 6: 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT 2010

Like the idea of films whipped up over a sleepless weekend? 东棉花胡同39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

CNEX Salon Cafe Tue-Sun 1.30-9.30pm. 3 Guangqu Donglu (inside Imagebase Beijing), Chaoyang District. (8721 5576, contact@cnex. org.cn) www.cnex.org.cn/ index.php 北北库沙龙咖啡馆, 朝阳区广渠东路

40号(21世纪饭店）

3号竞院图片基地1号库东1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

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

Mountain-bikers of Beijing (The MOB) (beijingmob-owner@googlegroups.com) groups.google.com/group/beijingmob

BILLIARDS

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

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

东单三条8-2号

路4号

Fengchao Theater 200m east of Oriental Ginza, 12 Shizipo, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6415 7332) 蜂巢剧场, 东

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

城区东直门外大街十字坡12号东方银座东200米

里通用时代国际中心A座3层

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

Haidian Theater 28 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (6255 8026) 海淀剧院, 海淀区

南路甲1号

Mei Lanfang Grand Theater 32 Ping’anli Dajie (southeast of Guanyuan Qiao), Xicheng District. (5833 1288/1388) www.mlfdjy.cn 梅

Beijing Tango (130 2195 8870, beijingtango@hotmail.com) http://groups. yahoo.com/group/TangoRen

兰芳大剧院, 西城区平安里西大街32号(官园桥 东南角)

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

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) B1/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 6118); 2) 3/F, Area C, Zhongguancun Mall (West of Dinghao Mall), Haidian District. (5986 3777) www. imegabox.com 美嘉欢乐影城, 1) 朝阳区三里 屯路19号三里屯Village南区地下1层; 2) 海淀区 中关村广场购物中心C区三层(鼎好西侧)

DANCING

中关村大街28号

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

文门外大街7号崇文区文化馆10层

No. 46 Theater 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District (8403 3799, info@bmdc.com.cn）46号剧场, 东城区

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

Space for Imagination Daily 9am-1.30am.

5 Xiwangzhuang, Shuangqing Lu, Haidian District. (6279 1280) http://www.douban. com/group/hz_cafe/ 盒子咖啡馆, 海淀区双清

方家胡同46号艺术园区(国子监南临)

路西王庄5号

海淀区颐和园路甲5号北京大学内

J-芭蕾教室, 2) 朝阳区幸福村中路景绣园D座 一层西侧

Penghao Theater 35 Dongmianhua Hutong (south gate of the Central Academy of Drama, between Nanluogu Xiang and Jiaodaokou Nandajie), Dongcheng District. (6400 6452/ 72) 蓬蒿剧场, 东城区东棉花胡同35号(中央戏剧

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

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

Wanda International Cinema 1) Daily 10am-9pm. 5/F, Longde Square, 186 Litang 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

THEATERS BeijingDance/LDTX 16 Xiadianchangpo Village, Xidawang Road, Chaoyang District.

(6405 4842) 北京雷动天下现代舞团, 朝阳区朝 阳区下甸厂坡村16号

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

BTV Grand Theater 1/F, Beijing TV Station, 98 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. 北京BTV大 剧院, 朝阳区建国路98号北京电视台1层

Capital M See Dining Directory under “European” Central Academy of Drama Theater 39 Dongmianhua Hutong, Dongcheng District.

(6407 4406) 中央戏剧学院实验小剧场, 东城区

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Peking University Hall Inside Peking University, 5A Yiheyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6275 1278) www.pku-hall.com 北大百年纪念礼堂,

学院南门, 南锣鼓巷和交道口南大街之间)

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 Trainspotting Culture Salon See Dining Directory under “Contemporary Chinese”

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

心公寓A座3层

Pussycat Dance Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, SatSun 1-4pm. Rm 906, Bldg 3, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

(5900 0835, Eng: 139 1165 6059, pussycatdance@hotmail.com) www.pussycat-dance. com 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho3号楼906室

FOOTBALL ClubFootball 9am-6pm. Unit A212, Door 3, A1 Zone, Huadeng Building, 14 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5130 6893/4/5/6, coaching@wanguoqunxing.com) www.clubfootball.com.cn 万国群星足球俱乐部, 朝阳区酒 仙桥路14号兆维华登大厦A1区3门212室

Ganluyuan Football Ganluyuan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (8575 7236) www.gfootballclub.com 朝阳区甘露圆南里二区球场 International Friendship Football Club (IFFC) Contact Robert (6234 7106, info@iffc1994.com) www.iffc1994.com 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

SPORTS ANGLING China Fly Fisherman Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at Frank's Place, Jiangtai Xilu (west of Rosedale Hotel in Lido area). (nbluntzer@gmail.com) http://chinaflyfisherman.wordpress.com

BIKING

Women's Football Contact Wenhui (8526 2420 ext 111, wf7788@yahoo.com.cn)

GOLF Beijing Ladies Golf Club (beijingladiesgolf@yahoo.com.) www.beijingladiesgolf.org SGA Golf Coaching Center 8am-8pm (summer); 9am-6pm (winter). Chaoyang Kosaido Golf Club, 9A Nongzhanguan Nanlu,

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 1) Mon-Fri 10.30am8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7.30pm. Rm 2152, 1st Floor, Section A, North Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 2209, info@worldhealthstore.com.cn); 2) MonThur 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10.30am.8.30pm, Sun 10.30am-8pm. R09A, LB1, Euro Plaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District.

(8046 2524, info@worldhealthstore.com.cn) www.worldhealthstore.com.cn 世界健康品 店, 1) 朝阳区东大桥路8号SOHO尚都北塔A座 一层2152; 2) 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆广 场地下一层09A

HIKING & CAMPING Beijing Hikers Suite 1907, Building 107, Jiangfu Jiayuan, Tuofangying Lu, Jiuxianqiao, Chaoyang District. (6432 2786, info@beijinghikers.com) www. beijinghikers.com 朝阳区酒仙桥驼房营路将府 家园107号楼1907

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 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 龙滑雪场, 河北省张家口市崇礼县红花梁

SAILING Beijing Sailing Centre (15 00 118 9580, 335 856 0916, enquiries@beijingsailing.com) www.beijingsailing.com

SKI RESORTS Mellowparks.cn NIKE 6.0 Summer Lab In Qiaobo Ice & Snow World. Daily 9am-10pm.

Inside Chaobai River National Forest Park, Mapo, Shunyi District. (8497 2568) 顺义区马坡 潮白河国家森林公园内6号

TEAM SPORTS Beijing Australian Rules Football Club (135 1625 1141, beijingfooty@yahoo.com) www.beijingbombers.cn Beijing Cricket (info@bjcricketclub.org) www.bjcricketclub.org 北京板球俱乐部 Beijing Gaelic Football Club (beijingaa@yahoo.com) www.beijinggaa.org Beijing Hockey Club (bjhockeyclub@hotmail.com) beijingfieldhockeyclub.spaces.live.com Beijing Overseas Students Basketball League (136 2118 7727, dingrenhai@163.com) Beijing Sport and Social Club (Beijing SSC) (beijingssc@gmail.com) www.beijin-

DIRECTORY / SPORTS–LIVING gssc.com Beijing Ultimate Frisbee (136 0103 6430, contact@beijingultimate.com) www. beijingultimate.com, http://groups.google. com/group/beijing-ultimate Beijing Water Polo Team Beijing Ducks Club Water Polo Team. Practice is on Sundays at ISB in Shunyi. Contact Casey Sapp or Andy Young (beijing-water-polo@googlegroups. com) International Friendship Football Club (IFFC) Contact Robert (8471 8365, info@iffc1994.com) www.iffc1994.com Women's Lacrosse Contact Fiona (135 5203 8947)

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)

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

YOGA & PILATES Alona Pilates Studio 7.30am-9.30pm. 5/F, Heavenly Spa, Westin Beijing Chaoyang Hotel, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (139 1029 0260, voselena@hotmail.com) www.alonastudiobeijing.com 朝阳区新源南路1号北京威斯汀 朝阳大饭店5层天梦水疗内

Nirvana Yoga Center Daily 9.30am-9pm. 2A, Unit 5, Shijicheng, Yuanda Lu (100m south of the Golden Resource Shopping Mall), Haidian District. (5198 0591) 青鸟瑜伽, 海淀区远大路世 纪城5单元2A(世纪金源购物中心南100米)

OM Yoga 42 Rooms 9102/9103, Lido Apartment Bldg, Chaoyang District. (6437 8810) www.omyoga42.com.cn 静心堂, 朝阳区丽都 公寓9102-9103

Yoga Yard Mon-Thu 7.15am-9.30pm, Fri-Sun 7.15am-8pm. 6/F, Bldg 17 Gongti Beilu (across from the north gate of Workers' Stadium), Chaoyang District. (6413 0774, info@yogayard. com) www.yogayard.com 瑜珈苑, 朝阳区工体 北路17号楼6层工人体育场北门对面

LIVING COMMUNITY GROUPS 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

Culture Yard Located inside an old hutong, Culture Yard helps foreigners with Chinese language and culture lessons, and provides a fun environment to interact with locals and other expats. 9am-late. 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District. (8404 4166, contact@cultureyard.net) www.cultureyard. net 东城区石雀胡同10号

The Hutong One of Beijing’s best informal cooking schools.1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District. (159 0104 6127, 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）

INSPIRED 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 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

Roundabout Charity Distribution Store Beijing’s answer to the Salvation Army.

Downtown dropboxes at Links Moving (C 10-A Oriental Kenzo) and Istanbul Restaurant (Jianguomenwai) Volunteers welcome. MonSat 9.30am-6pm. Roundabout,Kaifa Jie, Xi Baixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi, near Mrs Shannen’s Bagels, Shunyi District. (137 1877 7761 English, 137 1805 3814 Chinese) 顺义区开 发街后沙峪顺义区

The Yin Yang Community Center Also home to a cafe and The Bookworm. Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-5pm. The First Courtyard, Hegezhuang Village (across from The Orchard; call for directions), Chaoyang District.

(6431 2108) www.yinyangbeijing.com 易 阴 阳社区中心, 朝阳区崔各庄乡何各庄村一号院 (果园对面）

CULTURAL AND NATIONAL GROUPS AustCham Kooka Networking www.austcham.org/home/events/kookaburrapub.html Australia and New Zealand Association (ANZA) (anzabeijing@hotmail.com) www. anzabeijing.com Canadians in China Network for Canadians and friends of Canada. (promote@canadiansi nchina.com) www.canadiansinchina.com 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 Goethe Institute 1/F, Building C, Haixing Mansion, southwest corner of Haidian Zhonglu and Haidian Nanjie Intersection, Haidian District. (8251 2909, info@peking.goethe.org) www.goethe.de/peking 歌德学院北京分院, 海 淀区海淀中路和海淀南街十字路口西南角海兴 大厦C座1层

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

Irish Network China News and events for the Irish in Beijing and for those interested in all things Irish. (contact@irishnetworkchina. com) www.irishnetworkchina.com

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HOBBIES AND INTEREST GROUPS Beijing Actors Workshop If you can act, write, or direct, Beijing Actors Workshop wants to hear from you. 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 Linux User Group (BLUG) Meeting on the second Tuesday of every month, BLUG is an open-for-all non-profit organization promoting and supporting the Linux community in China. Meetings are free and are organized to appeal to Linux professionals, hobbyists and beginners. (info@beijinglug.org) www. beijinglug.org Green Drinks A forum for individuals interested in the environment, sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, and social and environmental justice issues. Contact Jenny Chu (134 2636 9618, bjgreendrinks@gmail.com) http://groups. google.com/group/bjgreendrinks

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

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, 朝阳区朝阳区 芳园西路9号

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

Raffles Education Beijing Offers first-class tertiary education and training 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

Beijing Antai Maternity Hospital Founded in 2003, Beijing Antai Maternity Hospital is the first hospital in Beijing with a water birth center to allow natural births. The hospital also researches male and female infertility, recurrent miscarriage, endometriosis, and more. Daily 8.30am-5pm. Building 18, Court 1, Xingheyuan, Jiayuan Road, Fengtai District.

(153 1127 2132 Guo Ping) www.antaihospital. com 北京安太妇产医院, 丰台区北京丰台嘉园路

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Beijing Children’s Hospital Daily 6.30am10.30pm. 56 Nanlishi Lu, Xicheng District.

(6802 8401) 北京儿童医院, 西城区南礼士路56号

Fig Tree Specializes in pastry making courses and catering events. 202, Bldg A, Chaowai Soho, Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(139 1056 6742) 朝阳区朝阳区朝外大街朝外

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 English-speaking 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

Beijing Tiantan Puhua Hospital A private, international standard hospital offering emergency services as well as out patient care. It is the first choice in hospital referral for head and spinal cord trauma. English speaking staff on call 24-hours a day. Medical services include: neurology and neurosurgery, pediatrics, occupational and physical therapy, plastic surgery, hand surgery, orthopedics, ENT, oncology, check-ups, on-site imaging, and laboratory and pharmacy services. 8.30am5.30pm. 12 Tiantan Nanli, Chongwen District, 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

Beijing United Family Shunyi Clinic Provides easily accessible, high-quality medical services and wellness promotion in the Beijing suburbs. Family medicine, family counseling, physical therapy, pediatrics, integrative medicine and travel medicine services are available throughout the week. Mon -Thu 9:30am - 7:30pm, Fri-Sun 9:30am - 4:30pm.. ss: Unit 818, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 5432, fax 8046 4383) www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院诊所, 顺义区天竺开发 区荣祥广场818号

Beijing United Family Jianguomen Health & Wellness Center Located in the heart of the Central Business District in the St. Regis Hotel complex, the United Family Jianguomen Health and Wellness Center is ideally situated to serve Beijing’s embassy and business communities. Family counseling, immigration health check-ups and integrative medicine are available. Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm. B1/F, the St. Regis Residence, the St. Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(8535 1221) 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

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 Emergency Medical Center 103 Qianmen Xidajie, Xuanwu District. (6609 8114) 北京市急救中心, 宣武区前门西大街103号

Beijing International SOS Clinic Medical services for the whole family. Daily 24hrs.

Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (6462 9112, 24hr: 6462 9100, china.inquiries@internationalsos. com) www.internationalsos.com 北京国际救援

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Foreign Correspondents Club of China (FCC) (8532 3807, fcccadmin@gmail.com) www.fccchina.org Green Cow Organic Farm Donggezhuan (10 min north of the new International Exhibition Center), Houshayu Zhen, Shunyi District.

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

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

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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

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DIRECTORY / LIVING ing 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@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

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

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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 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

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 9.30am-6.30pm,. 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 北京西美斯 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

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 international-standard 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

International Medical Center (IMC) Foreign doctors are on-site 24hrs a day, offering a wide range of medical services, including family medicine, psychological services, dental, Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics, TCM, etc. English, Chinese, Arabic, Russian are spoken. Drop-in service for travelers, on-site X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory. Daily 24hrs.

S106, S111 Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmahe Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1561/2/3, 6465 1384/28, marketing@imcclinics.com) 北京国 际医疗中心,朝阳 区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心写 字楼1层S106

New Century International Children’s Hospital (NCICH) China’s premier international children’s hospital provides affordable pediatric care at international standards.

Claims to have Beijing’s most qualified doctors and nurses, with private, safe family rooms and imported state-of-the-art equipment. Their English-speaking staff offer a full range of children’s healthcare services. Daily 8am-5pm (full services), daily 24hrs (A+E services). 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)

THE HUTONG

Learn to bake cakes and European pastries at this fun, informal pastry school. (139 1056 6742)

BLACK SESAME KITCHEN Food writer Jen Lin-Liu will teach you how to cook dishes from various Chinese cuisines.

(136 9147 4408)

HUTONG CUISINE

Beijing cuisine taught in English in a courtyard setting. (8401 4788)

FAUCHON

With free drinks in a French kitchen with executive chef Franck Page.

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Beijing United Psychological Health Center BJU’s mental health professionals are all licensed in their home countries and have the credentials to practice legally in China. This team is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Beijing’s diverse community and practice only the highest standards of mental health care. Their very experienced staff of multicultural, multilingual psychologists and psychiatrists can respond to personal, relationship, family and children’s issues. BJU’s counseling services are available in three locations in the city. For further information and appointments call 5927 7067. 1) Inside Beijing United Family Shunyi Clinic, Unit 818, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (fcreception@ufh.com.cn); 2) Inside Beijing United Family Jianguomen Health & Wellness Center, B1/F, The St. Regis Residence, St. Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (fcreception@ufh.com.cn); 3) Inside Beijing United Family Hospital, 2 Jiangtai Lu (in the Lido area), Chaoyang District. (fcreception@ufh.com.cn) www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院诊所, 1) 顺义 区天竺开发区荣祥广场818单元北京和睦家医院诊 所内; 2) 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层北京和睦家健康中心内; 3) 朝阳区将台路2号北京和睦家医院内

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

The Wellness Centre Professionally qualified and registered psychologist offers consultation, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. Also experienced in working with small children. Call Rina at 15010080947 or e-mail rina290@gmail.com.

PET CARE/ANIMAL WELFARE 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

International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) 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

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Tons of cooking classes. Take their hot-sauce class for a real kick in the pants. (159 0104 6127)

child relations and stress management. Suite 105, Bldg 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (6462 0333, china.inquirie s@internationalsos.com) www.internationalsos.com 北京国际救援中心, 朝阳区新源里16号

Prof. Lin Dental Clinic Headed by Prof. Lin, a 1956 graduate from the Faculty of Dental Surgery of Paris Medical Institute. Employees are among the best in China and equipment is first-class. They offer a full range of dental services to both adults and children. Daily 9am-5pm. Room 303, 305, Bldg A, Jia Hui International Center, Chaoyang District (6553 8893, 6553 0988) 朝阳区吉庆里14号佳汇国际中

马桥路29号肯特中心院子内

Beijing International SOS Clinic Family Counseling Center Two counselors offer services that include individual therapy, couple relations, family dynamics, parent and

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) CHP is a national resource center for heritage conservation, equipping local communities with awareness, strategy, organization, practical skills and training to preserve cultural heritage at local levels.

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) 北京泓德中育文化发展中心, 宣武区南 滨河路23号立恒名苑23号楼302室

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

CAI Empowers the children of migrant laborers through creative arts education and team sports. Four core values – confidence, courage, commitment and care – are taught through the programs. (8454 9633, info@caichina.org) www.cai-china.org 儿童才艺行动 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

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

Viv International Medical Beauty Clinic Offers cosmetic surgery, professional skin care, dentistry and Chinese health and beauty treatments. Tue-Sun 9.30am-6.30pm. 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,

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区朝阳门外大街6号朝外SOHO A座3层3097

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

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3097, Bldg A, Chaowai Soho, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5900 5499) 朝阳

Lee Pet PetSmart, America’s largest retailer of pet products and services, operates on this side of the globe under the name Lee Pet. Its Chaowai Soho branch is now Beijing’s largest pet store, offering not only a diverse range of imported products, but also in-house grooming, photography and kennel services. MonFri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9.30pm. Unit

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

DIRECTORY / LIVING–EXPLORE 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

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

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 This international organization promotes peace and the protection of the natural world. 19/F, Bldg E-2, Lanchou Mingzuo, Jiqingli, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6554 6931, Fax 6554 6932) www.greenpeace.org/china 朝阳区朝阳门外大 街吉庆里蓝筹名座E座2单元19层

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

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

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

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 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

New Life Centre A residential center for underprivileged youth in Shunyi to learn technical skills. Volunteers and donations welcome. www.asianservicesandprojects.org

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

Rural China Education Foundation A volunteer-based organization that supports rural education in China. RCEF has many volunteer opportunities, especially for summer and yearlong teachers. www.ruralchina.org 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

The Library Project The Library Project donates books and libraries to under financed schools and orphanages in the developing world. In 2010 they plan to complete 350 rural elementary school and orphanage library donations. Volunteers welcome. (159 2955 6183, jason@library-project.org) www.libraryproject.org 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 non-profit 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

EXPLORE AIRLINES Air Asia Daily 8am-9pm. (95013 9000 0200) www.airasia.com 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

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Magic Hospital They work with sick, hospitalized, handicapped, orphaned, abused and at risk children aged 0-18 who are permanently or temporarily deprived of a carefree and fun childhood. 16 Gongti Bei Lu, 1402 Xingfu Yuan Gongyu, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing 100027 China, Chaoyang District. (chiara. menegazzi@magichospital.org)

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

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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

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Finnair Rm 204, Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District.

(6512 7180, fax 6512 7182) www.finnair.com 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

新华联丽港2号楼601室

Bespoke Beijing Offers local phone rental with a direct line to translation, expert advice and concierge services, combined with tailor-made mini-guides to Beijing. 38 Baofang Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6528 6603, info@bespoke-beijing.com) www. bespokebeijing.com 东城区报房胡同38号

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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.

Mon-Sat 9am-6pm. 1) Guangming Tower, 42 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (400 620 3939); 2) 28 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6515 9743) www.btg-chinapak.com

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 District. (6501 1747, 6595 8819, 137 0102 8301, happyday@public. bta.net.cn) 朝阳区光华路12号数码01大厦1702室

BJS Holiday Provides services tailored to personal travel requirements. Daily 9.30am6.30pm. 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

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 Holidays Tour operator with over 13 years’ experience in dealing exclusively with China. Specializes in creating itineraries that are tailored to show you the very best that China has to offer. A1108, Nanxincang Business Tower, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District.

(6409 6567, contact@chinaholidays.com) www.chinaholidays.com 东城区东四十条甲

云路38号现代汽车大厦901-3号

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

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 Englishspeaking tour guide, private air-conditioned vehicle and licensed driver. (0773 585 4000, contact@chinaodysseytours.com) www. chinaodysseytours.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

Turkish Airlines W103 Kempinski Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1868) www.thy.com 土耳其航空

TRAVEL AGENCIES 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

Beijing Citybus Tour Service Daily 9am-8pm. Rm 1207, Scitech Tower, 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 650 0760) www.citybustour.com 北京赛笛芭 诗城市观光旅行社, 朝阳区建国门外大街22号赛 特大厦1207室

Beijing Easy Travel Travel service with a decade of experience offering domestic and international packages to foreigners in Beijing. 1/F, Boutique 17, Hairun International Apartment, 2B Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5126 7266, rsvn@easytravel.cn, easytravelbj@yahoo.com) www.easytravel.cn 朝阳区将台路乙2号海润国际公寓商业1-17

Beijing Hikers Hiking trips to spots of interest around the outskirts of Beijing. MonFri 9am-6pm. Rm 601, Bldg 2, Xinhualian Ligang, 26 Jiuxianqiao Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6432 2786, info@beijinghikers.com) www.beijinghikers.com 朝阳区酒仙桥中路26号

SohoA座1905室

Global Easy Tour A professional and reliable travel agency. Offering travel and ticketing consultation services, tailored tour packages, leisure trips, cruise bookings, special ticketing, hotel deals, and more.

Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm. 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

22号南新仓商务大厦A1108

乙12号双子座大厦西塔10层B7-8号

Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District.

(5869 7754, fnebj@fnetravel.com) www. fnetravel.com 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外

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 Swan International Tours Offers tailored package and individual tours inside and outside of China. Rm 412, 4/F, Longhui Bldg, 1 Nongguang Nanli, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6731 4914, 135 5292 8164, chinaswan99@vip.sina.com) 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412室

路58号富顿中心A0611

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

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

Kuxun.cn Online flight booking service.

Chinese-language only. www.kuxun.cn Mercurius World Travel Services A personalized and friendly travel agent that will provide continued English-language support for all of your international and domestic travel needs. 16G, Bldg B, Ginza Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District.

(5139 6161, info@m-worldtravel.com) www. m-worldtravel.com 东城区东直门外大街48号东 方银座B座16G

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

Sunflower Travel Specializes in leisure and business travel, offering international and domestic trips, and customized trips to create a unique travel experience. 22D, Bldg B, Ginza Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie(8447 6361, tours@sunflowertravel-cn.com , www. sunflowertravel-cn.com, Dongcheng District.

(8447 6361) 东城区东直门外大街48号东方银座

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Ctrip This site has a simple and well-designed English site. It offers hotel and flight deals.

(400 619 9999) http://english.ctrip.com

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

Free N Easy Travel Full service international travel agency provides air ticketing, hotel reservations and holiday packages. The agency offers an ongoing Universal Studios Singapore Special costing from RMB 850 per person (includes hotel, transfer and theme park ticket). Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm. Rm 1905, Bldg A, Jianwai Soho, 39

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Locate Near Dongzhimen Subway, Sanlitun. Opposite Australia, Canada Embassy. New, Luxurious Decoration, Full Furniture, LCD TV, Wireless ADSL Internet, Fridge, Microwave, 24 hours Hot Water, Security, Cleaning Service. From CNY 300/night for Studio in Harbor City; CNY 360/night for studio with modern kitchen in Seasons Park, include utility cost. Also have studio, 1 - 4 bed room apartments in Seasons Park and other compounds in Beijing, from CNY 3,900/month for studio and CNY 5,900/month for 1 bedroom apartment (1 Year Contract).

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Website: http://www.sublet.cn Looking for temporary housing?

Cozy furnished studio at downtown area, walking 3 minutes to Dongzhimen subway.

Fully equipped, open-kitchen and Internet.

RMB270 daily, RMB240 for over 10 days. Contact 13901301147 robertsunyang@hotmail. com Metropolis Inn Quality precision serviced apartments for rent, start from days! Phone: 86- 132 6168 0017 www.metropolisinn.com Email: info@metropolisinn.com

Fudou, The most considerate consultant in real estate. Beijing’s first “housekeeper-style” real estate consultancy. Thinks about what you may ignore. Deals with what you have no time to do. Helps manage your extra-money over budget. We provide one-stop service solutions including house purchasing and renting, house cleaning, moving, and house renovation, to meet your various needs. We aim to help you find the ideal residence in Beijing, enabling you to enjoy the wonderful environment of Beijing that is getting for the Olympic Games. Office: Room 1108, Building 12,Wanda Plaza, 93# Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing Tel:8610-5820 4845 lydia@fdzygw.co NCL Real Estate Services NCL Commercial services focus on the office leasing service for foreign companies. provides international clients with customer-orientated, attentive and responsible value-added residential services.

NCL offers a complete stress free relocation service to expatriates. 汇盛行房地产经纪公司 Lease & rent : Apartments, Villas, Offices, etc.

ROOM12-0606 JIANWAI SOHO 建外SOHO12号 楼606室 Tel: 58691028; 13911758308 www. bjncl.com Waveland Realty is a leading residential and commercial property consulting company specializing in providing leasing and sale of superior properties, property management and investment consultation in the Beijing metropolitan area. Waveland Realty is one of the first and the best-known real estate companies in Beijing. Tel: 85805609/10/11 or 13901098016 Fax: 85805612 E-mail: sales@wavelandrealty.com SERVICES - BUSINESS CENTER see more at www.thebeijinger.com Vantone Business Center provides tenants a fully serviced office and conference center environment in the heart of both Chaoyang Business District and Financial Street. Our center located on the top floors of Vantone Center Tower D offers you fantastic panoramic views with professionally trained staff to support all your daily business needs. New World Vantone Business Center is ideally situated along the 2nd Ring Rd inside a landmark building. In addition, we have in-house catering available to offer you the convenience of hosting events without seeking outside vendors. The Center is outfitted with high-end telecommunication, conference audio, video, lighting and office equipment ensuring unsurpassed quality and efficiency. www.VantoneBusinessCenter.com Tel: 010 8804 7200,5905 5905 SERVICES - AIR PURIFIERS

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IQAir: Air pollution is a major environmental concern for everyone. The air we breath effects our health and well-being. IQAir has been providing clean air solutions for more than 45 years. With a certified actual efficiency of at least 99.97%, our Health Pro 250 model has received more #1 ratings than any other product on the market. Call today for a free air quality assessment of your home or office. The IQAir Store: Room 2201-02, Air China Plaza, 36 Xiao Yun Lu, Chao Yang District, Beijing 北 京市朝阳区霄云路36号国航大厦2201-02室 Tel: 010-8447 5800 / 5488 Service Hotline: 400-6501266 www.theiqairstore.com E-mail: info@theiqairstore.com

Savills is a leading international property services group providing comprehensive, yet personalized residential leasing services. As part of the relocation package, orientation, home and school searches, immigration services, lease negotiation and preparation, tenancy management, and renewals can all be provided. Our team of highly-experienced and dedicated consultants is committed to providing exceptional and uncompromised customer service. www.savills-china.com JRE Corporate has rapidly expanded since its foundation into one of the largest real estate companies focusing on residential services. We boast the widest range of properties, the lowest prices and the value-added complete after-sales services throughout the whole lease term. Tel:5108 8028, 5108 8048, 13701080877 Fax: 5108 8039 Email: Joanna@joannarealestate. com.cn Real Estate Law Services Our experienced real estate attorneys provide quality legal services to help foreign citizens to purchase and sell real properties in China. Tel: (8610) 8523 7766 ext. 125 or 126. Email: realestate@jtnfa. com. Website: www.jtnfa.com

SERVICES - AYI / HOUSEKEEPING see more at www.thebeijinger.com China Ayi Housekeeping Services is a branch of Shanghai Xun En Home Services, providing the advanced and professional, full time and part time home services: Housekeeping; Baby-sitter; Driver; Chinese & English tutor; Massage; Martial; Arts; Filipino Ayi, etc.

Contact us: Tel: 010-65476698; 010-87016095; Mobile: 15201217243. 24 Hours. Email: chinaayi@yahoo.cn; www.chinaayi.com

Beijing Ayi housekeeping Service Company: Experienced or trained Ayi are provided for foreign families in Beijing, all Ayi of our company have annual physical checkups and accidental insurance and can be changed by your request if not suitable for you. Call at 64345647, 64345648, or 13601307542 Email: service@bjayi.com Website: www. bjayi.com

Beijing Sunnyhome Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd Services: Cleaning, Ironing, Cooking, Baby-care. Etc. Tel: 01064333473 www.bjayiservice.com, E-mail: home@bjayiservice.com Add: B523, No.26 Yard, Jiuxianqiao Zhong Lu, Chaoyang District.

EX-PATS Life Group Serving expats and their lifestyle needs. EXPATS Life Group provides - Ayi placement, plus insurances, 24 hour hotline in English - Driver placement - Long and short-term vehicle leasing - Chinese driver’s license and vehicle registra tion, visa services - Mandarin classes Offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin. Tel: 6438 1634, 135 0123 7792, ada.han@expatslife.com, www.expatslife.com SERVICES - CARPETS see more at www.thebeijinger.com Khawachen’s Beijing store is brand new. However their hand-woven carpets made of pure Tibetan highland sheep wool, ornamented with exquisite Tibetan designs and symbolism have been widely acclaimed domestically and internationally since 1994.

Enjoy your leisurely shopping at KhawachenPioneer of Tibetan rugs, in the beautiful Chaoyang park. Tel: 5905 6311 E-mall: khawachenrugs@hotmail.com Website: www. innerasiarugs.com 3-2 FA, Solana Park, No.6, Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang District.

SERVICES - DECORATION/DESIGN see more at www.thebeijinger.com DC Design Villa Bathroom Service Scope The art of living By studying the relationship between the body and water, we are not only able to help you create your dream bathroom, a space made of water, steam, colors and light, but also bring you the philosophy of living. All you need to do is to subscribe the DC Design Villa Bathroom Service Scope, and enjoy. 1) 1/F 30 Dongzhong Street, Dongzhimen, Dongcheng Distrct. 8:30-18:30 (010-6416 1485), or 2) 1/F Xin’an Mansion, 200 Zhenning Road, Shanghai. 8:30-18:30 (0216279 3649) www.dcdesign.com.cn 科马 DC Design 1)东城区东直门东中街30号一 层(6415 2288); 2)上海市镇宁路200号欣安 大厦西峰一层 (0216279 3

Boloni Experience Center As the biggest macro-home provider in China, Boloni has retained famous Italian designer Lino Codato to create an impressive new showroom. Covering 8,000 square meters, it will show the company’s “post minimalism” and European fashion trends. Featuring Kebao and Boloni decoration、along with Tellmach villa decoration for different styles of house and apartment. 100 meters north of Easyhome Mall on the North Fourth Ring Road (8489 9001 / 5134 8917) www. boloni.com.cn

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CLASSIFIEDS DURAVIT Almost 190 years ago Duravit’s history began in Hornberg in the Black Forest in Germany. George Friedrich Horn founded a small factory, initially producing earthenware crockery and giving way to the manufacture of sanitary ceramics at the beginning of the 20th century.

Since then Duravit has been solely dedicated to “Living Bathrooms” and today offers complete bathroom solutions with ceramic sanitaryware, bathroom furniture and the recently established Bathtubs + Wellbeing product segment. More information? Please contact Duravit(Chin a)Sanitaryware Co., Ltd - Shanghai Sales Center, Unit A-D,10/F Jiushi Tower,28 Zhongshan Road(S),Shanghai(02163309922) www.duravit.cn SERVICES - BUSINESS see more at www.thebeijinger.com

Welcome joint the expatcar motor Club membership Expatcar saves you from the worry and Expense of breaking down anyplace, anytime.

Mechanical first aid Change of flat tire Battery boost Towing& extrication service New car sales Used car sales Long-short term leasing Contact: service@expatcar.com Tel: 81523060 AAA expatcar www.expatcar.com The #1 solution for enjoyable driving in China New car sales Used car sales Leasing options Car service Driver license Car insurance Contact: sales@expatcar.com Tel: 81523060

www.alchinabiz.com A & L consulting provides urgent business services: Work permit, Resident permit, Business registration, Market penetration.

Call: 8610-51286183 13701381127 13811627864 E-mail: info@alchinabiz.com

Beijing Auto Service Center We are based in the Shunyi Villa district enabling us to quickly provide outstanding car-related services such as: * Car or Van Rental or Leasing * Selling/Buying Cars * Auto Insurance * Much more…

Please visit our web site www.ascbj.com to learn more or E-mail us at: yan@ascbj.com. For assistance you can also call: (8610)-5128-0902 or (86) 158-0161-4480.

AsiaBS & B.String Professional accountant and Corporation forming 1. Setting-up Hongkong, BVI and other offshore company 2. Setting-up the WFOE, Joint Ventures, Representative Offices in China 3. Opening the bank a/c Tel: 8610 5869 6579 Website: www.AsiaBS.com; www.

Stringbc.com E-Mail: info@stringbc.com

1st English-version Software center: Supply very very cheap English-version software: MAC Software Series, Windows Software Series, PC Game…, also Repair Computer, Buying Old Computer, outcall service available. Hotline: 13621203167 http://www.tomsit.cn Address: Tom’s Shop, Hairun International Apartment, Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District

SERVICES - GENERAL see more at www.thebeijinger.com EX-PATS Life Group Serving expats and their lifestyle needs.

EX-PATS Life Group provides - Long and short-term vehicle leasing - Driver placement - Ayi placement, plus insurances, 24 hour hotline in English - Chinese driver’s license and vehicle registration, visa services - Mandarin classes Offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin.

Tel: 6438 1634, 135 0123 7792, ada. han@expatslife.com, www.expatslife.com

The Wellness Centre: Professionally qualified and registered psychologist offers consultation, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.

Also experienced in working with small children. Call Rina at 15010080947 or e-mail rina290@gmail.com.

SERVICES - RELOCATION FIRMS see more at www.thebeijinger.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

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.

SERVICES - HOME APPLIANCES see more at www.thebeijinger.com

Asian Express is an expert in international, domestic, local household goods and office moving, storage and full relocation services.

We have been servicing Mainland China since 1980, which makes us one of the most experienced moving companies. Call today and get an obligation FREE quotation from our multilingual expat staff. Tel: (010) 8580-1471 Fax: (010) 8580-1475 Email: beijing@aemovers. com.hk. Website: www.aemovers.com.hk

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 salesbeijing@agsfourwinds.com Silverway Packing Assistance/Packing Materials Home/Office Moving/Piano Handling Wooden Casing/Long Distance Trucking Air/Sea Freight Forwarding Tel: 010-65485508, Email:beijing@silverway-china.com

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,Kaixuanl u,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).

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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 DB Schenker is a German freight forwarding company with more than 2,000 offices in more than 130 countries worldwide which provides a wide scope of services. The relocation department professionally handles international, domestic and local household removals around the world door to door. For inquiries and consultations please contact our multilingual staffs: Email: relocations. bjs@dbschenker.com; Tel.: +86 10 8042 0416; Fax: +86 10 8048 0115; web: www.dbschenker. com.cn we make moving enjoyable!

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

First Choice Car Rental Service Co., Ltd. * Long term leasing for family or business. * Short term leasing for travelling, RMB200-RMB800/day * English-speaking drivers * Airport-Pick up/ drop off. * Sedan (Audi, Passat, Elantra etc.), Van (Buick Gl8, JinBei, Ford, Benz), Bus Tel: 8610-64340778, 13810156525(24 hours) Email: fccars@live.cn Web: www.fccars.cn RELIABLE Vehicle Rental Service Chosen by NBC to provide reliable drivers and quality vehicles for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, RELIABLE can offer you: 1. Vehicle hire--ranging from sedans to coaches 2. English speaking drivers 3. Exceptional quality service 4. Excellent value for money 5. Guiding service Please call our office to see how we may help and provide you such reliable rental service.

Tel.8610-6778 9973 / Cell phone: 1339 178 5920 Email: shi.eileen@reliablebiz.cn http://www.reliableauto.cn

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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 Seven Seas Worldwide If you pay the moving yourself, WE ARE ABSOLUTELY YOUR BEST CHOICE. Within 3m³(=24 large boxes) unbeatable price and safe service quality. More than 20,000 happy customers a year. PLUS: 1 month free storage in China. www.sevenseasworldwide.com. 24h hotline: 400 881 6698. More lovely price, more safety, more flexibility.

Mag Translation has a professional team of translators and interpreters for nearly thirty languages. Services include: Document Translation / Interpretation /Certified Translation (officially recognized stamps) / Business Liaison / Voice Over /Transcription.

Quality and Punctuality are conscientiously guaranteed! Contact: magtranslation@gmail. com, 86-10-51663597, 86-13811295972, www. magtranslation.com Beijing MicroMice Translation “Translate to transcend”. As a member of Translators Association of China, MicroMice Translation has a decade experience in offering Beijing expatriates sustainable and professional translation services, including document & website translation, escort, conference and telephone interpreting, and multi-lingual customized solutions. Quick Response & Delivery.

Affordable Price & High Quality.Hotline: 1380 1130 910 (7*24); 010-8425-6886 (9:00am6:00pm) www.micromice.com.cn SERVICES - HOME ACCESSORIES 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. (6464 3530) Duravit with a history of almost 200 hundred years, Duravit is a German company that specializes in offering complete bathroom solutions. They stock ceramic sanitary ware, bathroom furniture and also boast a recently established bathtubs and wellbeing product range, Duravit Shanghai Sales Center, Blag B-D, 10/F, Jiushi Tower, 28 Zhongshan Nanlu, Shanghai (021-6330 9922) Easy Home Enormous selection of paint, tiles, doors, windows, false ceilings, wallpapers, stone slabs, tiles, wood flooring, carpeting, light fixtures and more. Daily 10.00am9.00pm,1) Golden Resources Outlet, Yuanda Lu, Haidian District, (8887 3558) 2).Yuquanying Outlet, 58 Nansanhuan Xilu, Fengtai District, (8367 9622) 3). Shilihe Outlet, 106 Dayangfang Lu, Shibaili Dian, Chaoyang District, (6730 5322 / 8463 9988)

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CLASSIFIEDS Mandarin Tutor Experienced tutor with a proven track record is committed to delivering high quality tutoring to students of all levels. Able to customize both long-term studying plan and intensive travel, business programs. RMB 80 at flexible schedule and location. Chad Jiang: 136-7113-1173

B&Q, This UK-based company stocks around 40000 different products in its Beijing superstore, including flooring, bathroom and kitchen material, doors, windows, paints, hardware, tools, curtains, fabrics, furniture and a fabulous drill section. Mon-Fri 9.00am-9.00pm, Sat-Sun 9.00am-9.30pm 1) Maliandao Store, 10 Maliandaolu, Xuanwu District, (6331 6611); 2) Golden Season Srore,117 xisihuan Beilu, Haidian District, (8846 6611); 3) Jianxiang Store, 200m south of Jianxiangqiao on eastern side of the street, Chaoyang District. (6235 6611); 4) Nine Dragons Store, 1km east of Shuangjiangqiao, Chaoyang District, (8776 8811);

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 131 years. Sign Up now! Add: Suit 801, Sunjoy Mansion, No.6 Ritan Road Contact person: ariana.an@berlitz.com.cn Tel:6593 0478. Website:www.berlitz.com.cn

SERVICES - IT / COMPUTER see more at www.thebeijinger.com

TailorMade Chinese Center Get concrete results right from the start!

•Trained accredited teachers all graduated in Teaching Chinese as Second Language • Practical and efficient methodology • Tailor- made training programs • International management team • Clean & relaxing environment.

Private Lessons, Group Lessons, HSK, Online and others...

Get a Free Lesson to make your mind up!

Beijing CBD Location: 0810, Shangdu Soho, North Tower A, Chaoyangqu, Dongdaqiao Lu 8 hao, 010-5900 5420, www.tailormadechinese.com

SERVICES - OFFICE LEASING The Frontiers School- Makes Chinese Easy Founded in 2003, Vision: For Frontiers graduates to be admired for their Chinese language skills in every corner of the world.

Mission: To popularize the Chinese language in the most enjoyable and accessible way.

Values: We recognize that mutual respect and an open mind are the keys to an ideal learning environment. www.frontiers.com.cn; Tel: 10-64131548/1547; 3rd Floor, Building 30th Dongzhong St. Dongzhiwai St.

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 IT is so easy – CenturyTang provide IT Outsourcing Service from ￥300/ month for enterprise, IT Outsourcing include: Server maintenance & troubleshooting; PC maintenance & troubleshooting; Software troubleshooting & update; Printer & Network equipment maintenance; Enterprise level Anti-virus; Weekly/Monthly backup/restore. Contact Eric Wu at 1350 120 8862 or 010-5979 5301. Website: www.100tang.cn

Over 1,000 satisfied customers: John’s PC Service since 2004,we have been providing computer service for foreigners. Computer repair and sales is our main service.

1. Free Computer Check-Up 2. Desktop and Laptop repair 3. Setting up of new computers and networks 4. Computer crash recovery 5. Fair price based on market price for hardware, 50-300 RMB for service Contact us today: www.johnss.com.cn / 139-1096-9351 Add. First Floor, Building 6, Hua qing jia yuan,WuDaoKou SERVICES - TAX see more at www.thebeijinger.com 1040 US & CHINA TAX SERVICES Licensed & personalized US and China individual income tax specialists with over 15 years experiences. For tax return preparation and consultation services, please contact us: 1040 Consulting Service Co., Ltd. www.1040-cn.com / contact@1040-cn.com M: 139-1131-4957 / P: (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 SERVICES - LANGUAGE TRAINING see more at www.thebeijinger.com Fesco International Teaching Center: Mandarin and Cultural Courses 85618287 85636133 www.fescomandarin. com.cn yxz@fescobusiness.com.cn fss@fescobusiness.com.cn

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Since our founding in 1998, the Beijing Mandarin School’ unique spoken Chinese teaching methods have been imitated by many other schools but have not yet be replicated. 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 14:0015:30 or 19:00-20:30, new group classes start on August. 9 th and 23rd, 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 No.42, Chaoyang District (光明饭店7层0709室) Tel: 84418391/ 157 1119 5718 beijingmandarinschool@yahoo.com.cn www.beijingmandarinschool.com 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 5hours study.

Our main course: Spoken Chinese (maximum 5 people in a class); Intensive course(4hours/day; 6hours/day); HSK preparation course; HSK oral &writing test preparation; BCT(Business Chinese Test) preparation Time table for HSK preparation: Mar,15~April,16; April,19~May,14; May,17~June,18; June,21~July,16; July,19~Sept,03; Sept,06~Oct,15; Oct,18~Nov,12; Nov,15~Dec,10; Dec,20~Jan,25,2011 Time table for BCT preparation: Feb,22~April,09; April,12~June,04; Aug,16~Oct,15; Oct,18~Dec,03 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 Bridge School Offers: Free Chinese character class for all students every Wednesday 1:00-2:30pm. Free Chinese talking salon in Shunyi Capital Paradise Club every Thursday 1:00-2:30pm. Chinese games or KTV on weekends in Guangming hotel, if you are interested to join please contact Guangming Hotel in advance so that we could organize.

Cangjie Mandarin School 1. Spoken Chinese, HSK, BCT, YCT, business Chinese. Chinese Character, pronunciation 2. Learning Chinese on a “Beijing Life Tour” combines the subject of the tour and practical Chinese: every weekend 3. Free Chinese character on every Mon day 15:00-16:00 or 18:00-19:00 4. Private lesson from 7:30am-9pm MonSun (try lesson: 1000yuan/20lessons) 5. New beginner group start on August 6th (720yuan/month) Tel: 6591-0933 1324-174-0100, Room 703, Heng’an Building South of the Pacific center (D, Tuanjiehu station, Subway line 10)

AHK - New courses at German Chamber • Mandarin, English, German • Leadership Workshops • Project Management • Expat and Spouses Workshops • Presentation and Communication and a lot of more We also offer customized in-house trainings.

Tel: 65396681 E-Mail: training@bj.china. ahk.de http://china.ahk.de/en/services/ hrtraining/ Experienced mandarin teacher, formerly at SOAS & LSE. Ideal for intermediate and advanced students wanting specialized classes.(for current affairs, economics+classical Chinese) one to one classes or small groups. Courtyard classroom near Nanluoguxiang. Tel:13021927685 Mr.Wei.

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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.

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.

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 Servcorp is recognized as the world’s finest serviced offices and Virtual Office provider.

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Making the Jump

Equality, ecology and editorial equanimity

by Kaiser Kuo

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l a n n i n g o n t rave l i n g a ro u n d C h i n a t h i s s u m m e r ? Wh ate ve r yo u d o, d o n’t b r i n g along Jonathan Watts’ new book, When a Billion Chinese Jump. Watts, a Beijing-based repor ter for The Guardian who now covers the environment in Asia, has spent many years crisscrossing the country on a frightfully comprehensive tour of China’s ecological challenges. His book chronicles these in a travelogue of heartbreaking eco-horrors. Don’t get me wrong: The book is great, and a must-read for anyone concerned about China’s environment. But it’s not exactly light summer fare, and Watts’ route is about the worst China vacation itinerary imaginable.

Astonishingly, the idea that this book might have been packed alongside the Lonely Planet isn’t all that far-fetched. Chatting with me before he appeared on my Sinica podcast the other day, Watts told me that his publishers actually wanted to classify the book under “Travel.” Fortunately, he dissuaded them.

When a Billion Chinese Jump is a perfect title. It plays on an apocryphal story many of us probably heard as children – that if all the people in China were to jump off chairs simultaneously, they would knock the Earth off its axis and kill us all – as well as the fact that quite literally a billion Chinese are now making the “jump” into modern material life, with potentially catastrophic consequences.

It’s sad and serious subject matter, but Watts’ narrative style, his choice of characters and his palpable humanity combine to give the book an engaging buoyancy. It would have been easy for Watts to veer off into indignant condemnation, sneering at “modern Han materialism,” but he never really indulges in that. Instead, to his credit, he conveys genuine, condescension-free empathy for the Chinese people – and indeed for the Chinese leadership – as they wrestle with the conflicting exigencies of economic development and conservation.

He never simply makes a villain of China, and I never even sensed he was exerting himself to avoid doing so.

And yet, for his fair-minded approach, Watts has already come in for criticism. In an otherwise positive review, Jonathan Mirsky, a former China-based journalist, described Watts’ efforts at balance as “bizarre,” and his sensible search for a truth between extremes “clichéd.”

“China is destroying itself and threatening the rest of us,” declaims Mirsky. “And, like useful idiots, we are helping the Chinese do it.”

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Nonsense. When a Billion Chinese Jump is a much better book precisely because the author is mindful of historical context, of the frequent hypocrisy in the West’s browbeating of China over ecological issues. Watts doesn’t flinch from reporting the scale of manmade disaster – there’s probably no better account in the English language of the damage to China’s air, water, soil, flora and fauna – but he’s fair about apportioning blame.

Shanghai, for instance, comes in for a goodly amount of blame (which gladdens this Beijinger’s heart). Watts lampoons the shallow philistinism, the superficial cosmopolitanism and the obscene indulgence in luxury so rampant in that city. “Having visited almost every province in the country, I am far more concerned about Shanghai’s friendly shoppers than Henan’s snarling polluters,” he writes. “The latter are a recognised problem that can be cleared up with sufficient time, money and government effort. The former, however, are hailed as potential saviours of the global economy.”

China, as I’ve heard it argued, is like a man who’s suffered malnutrition for decades, arriving at last at a sumptuous banquet only to be told by the other guests – all of whom have been gorging for hours and suffer from obesity, gout, hypertension and diabetes – that he mustn’t eat meat, sweets, or dairy products and should stick to a low-carb vegetarian diet. And then, to add insult to injury, when the bill comes, the others all insist that they should evenly divide the bill.

That Chinese people cry foul when lectured by Westerners about the environment is completely unsurprising. The West has ridden roughshod over pristine nature for centuries, they rightly note, and has gorged itself for a hundred years at the hydrocarbon trough. “How can Hu or Wen possibly say to their people, ‘You cannot eat as much or buy as much as citizens in rich nations’?” asks Watts. “How can consumers in wealthy countries have the temerity to complain if they do?” And yet no one in his right mind – Chinese or otherwise – should be so foolish as to suggest that China should simply take its turn at the trough, consequences be damned.

The world’s fate really does hang in this difficult balance, and it’s a problem that taxes humanity’s alltoo-limited wisdom. For a start, though – to frame the problem fairly, and to gain a real appreciation for the scale of the looming catastrophe – I can recommend no other book more highly.