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Sun Dong An Plaza
2007-10-25 03:04:00
Located in the heart of central Beijing this well appointed shopping centre in Wangfujing has a large range of shops including FCUK, Espirit, U2, Jive Jeans, Tony Jeans, Swatch and Vero Modo. The famous and stylish Peninsula Hotel is almost opposite the plaza.A range of food outlets including one or two of the famous western brands are available in the mall.There is a cinema complex on the top floor and a kids gym in the basement.Open 9am ? 10pm138 Wangfujing DajieDong cheng DistrictTelephone: 5817 6688Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Sun Dong An Plaza China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn

Beijing Fine Jewelers
2007-10-24 13:53:00
Specialising in custom made jewelry this business allows you to bring in photos of your favourite piece and have it made within two weeks of your ordering. Ready made jewelry in gold and silver featuring gems of many varieties is available. Be sure to wander up the many floors of jewelry, rather than stopping in the small front section of this large store. Those wanting more casual jewelry in local featuring local ceramics or beads will find a range of classic pieces on show.Regular customers can ask for a VIP discount card.Open 9.30am ? 7pmA6 Gongti Donglu (opposite the east gate of the Workers? Stadium)Chaoyang DistrictTelephone: 6592 7118Hotels in Beijing Books on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing Fine Jewelers China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Underground Line 5 Opening Delayed
2007-10-23 03:38:00
The opening of the Line 5 Beijing underground system has been delayed. While it was to officially open last week, a recent visit to one of the line stations, Huixinxijiebeikou, confirmed that the trains are not yet running for the public on Line 5.Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing Subway China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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The Place Shopping Centre, Beijing
2007-10-22 15:58:00
Located south of Landao Shopping Centre , The Place is on the road down toward the Silk Market. The huge electronic screen is certainly a landmark feature of this new mid to up-market shopping centre. Shopping in this relatively busy collection of shops is still a relaxed and enjoyable experience without the crowds of the nearby Silk Alley market or Landao shopping centre.Labels represented include: Starbucks Coffee, Gant, Guess, Zara, Crocs, Jack Jones, Only, Vera Moda, Miss Sixty, Puma, Adidas and Ferrari.Hotels in Beijing Books on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China The Place Shopping Centre China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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China World Trade Centre (Guomao)
2007-10-20 11:07:00
Also known by some as China World Mall, this shopping centre offers a huge range of brand name shopping including Prada, Louis Vuitton, Loewe, Moschino, and Burberry. Other less expensive brands like Ports, Espirit, L?Occitane, Red Earth and BCBG are also available.The décor is something comparable with many western shopping malls. Clean environment, air-conditioning, eating outlets and entertainment venues like the ice skating rink will make you feel right at home.Open 9.30am ? 10pm daily1 Jianguomenwai DajieTelephone: 6505 2288Hotels in Beijing Books on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China China World Trade Centre China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn

National Grand Theatre, Beijing
2007-10-18 15:15:00
Beijing?s long-awaited National Grand Theatre has arrived!Jiang Zemin, the former Communist Party general secretary and state leader, has been a strong backer of this new entertainment venue in the heart of China?s capital.Located immediately behind The Great Hall of the People, the National Grand Theatre appears to float on a pool of water. The building can be seen from many vantage points within the immediate city precinct. The design certainly stands in contrast to its surroundings and will be a point of interest and comment for decades to come.The theatre is officially due to open in December but will be used for events leading up to that time.Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China National Grand Theatre China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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The Malls at Oriental Plaza
2007-10-17 11:26:00
There must be something good in Oriental Plaza shopping centre judging by the hoardes of people streaming in and out of the doorways! Among many other shops there are outlets for Apple, Bally, Bossini, Burberry, Espirit, Givenchy, H2O, Jack Jones, Max Mara, Only, Paul Smith, Sisley, Soda, Tag Heuer, Valentino and Vera Modo. Watson?s pharmacy and CRC supermarket can provide those every day type needs. If you venture over to Tower W3 you will even find Thai Airways Beijing branch to support your travel needs abroad.Cinema theatres are another feature of this popular shopping mall, along with the usual Western style and Chinese fast food outlets.Open 9.30am ? 10pm daily1 Dongchang?an JieDongcheng DistrictTelephone: 8518 6363www.orientalplazaHotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Oriental Malls China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn

Jimmy and Tommy Foreign Trade Fashion Club
2007-10-16 12:54:00
Those of you not finding the sizes you desire may be well advised to slip on down to Dongdaqiao Lu and seek out Jimmy and Tommy for a great range of clothes to suit those with large bones. You will find a large range of styles and sizes to suit many occasions with prices starting at 60rmb. There are many brands available. Talk to the staff about your needs and they will do their best to help you out.Those of you bored with shopping for clothing may find some interesting alternatives across the road or there is always the teashop next door!Open 10am ? 9.30pm14 Dongdaqiao LuChaoyang DistrictTelephone: 6591 1286Hotels in Beijing Books on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing Shopping China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Spin Ceramics
2007-10-14 07:02:00
For something special to give your family and friends take a look at the range of modern styled or traditional handicrafts at Spin across the street from the rear of Holiday Inn, Lido Hotel. You will find a range of cups, plates, jugs and other table ware from the home of China?s most famous ceramics in Jingdezhen. Products reflect both modern and traditional Chinese styles in delicate, eggshell green hues. An outlet of these classic ceramics is being opened in Prahran, Melbourne, Australia.For those staying at or visiting Holiday Inn, Lido Hotel, walk out the back entrance of Lido Hotel, in an easterly direction, across the cross roads, past Eudora restaurant and bar on the corner, to find Spin on your right hand side of the street.Open 10.30am ? 9.30pm6 Fangyuan Xilu,Chaoyang DistrictTelephone: 6437 8649Hotels in Beijing Books on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Spin Ceramics China ShoppingBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn

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2007-10-14 07:00:00
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3.3 Shopping Centre ? Sanlitun
2007-10-13 11:01:00
This newly developed five floor shopping centre is the place to visit for many men?s and women?s boutiques. Clothes shoppers will find trendy higher priced shopping in a clean, air-conditioned environment. Additionally you will find shoes suited to those needing larger sizes.Open from 12 noon ? midnight33 Sanlitun BeijieChaoyang DistrictTelephone: 6417 3333www.3d3.cnHotels in Beijing Books on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing Shopping China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Friendship Store Shopping
2007-10-12 15:17:00
While the stores date back to the early 1980?s they do provide a reasonable range of western oriented grocery shopping and wine supplies at prices to compete with other expat grocery shopping stores like Jenny?s, Jenny Lou and April Gourmet.Other goods for sale will be marked at official prices in the Jingoumenwai Dajie store. While they assure quality, the prices are something to make you think twice about the need to buy. However, you will not have to bargain and they do arrange shipping. There is also a smaller Friendship Store in Sanlitun area on Sanlitun Beilu.The foreign languages book section is worth a browse for both books and foreign newspapers and periodicals.Open 9.30 am ? 8.30pm17 Jiangoumenwai DajieTelephone: 6500 3311Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Friendship Store China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Chaowai Furniture Market
2007-10-11 02:23:00
If furniture shopping is your thing then Chaowai is the place to start. Four floors of stalls filled with Chinese furniture from various eras, along with statues, bird cages, vases and other decorative items are available for the avid shopper.Carpet buyers will also enjoy the Xingjiang carpet outlets found at the eastern end of the complex. Bargain to your hearts content in a non-pressured environment.Open Mon ? Fri 10am ? 6pm and Sat ? Sun 9am ? 6pm.43 Huawei Beili,Chaoyang DistrictTelephone: 6770 6402Hotels in Beijing Books on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Chaowai Furniture Market China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn

Floral Olympic Promotions
2007-10-10 11:24:00
Glamourising Beijing's roads in preparation for the Olympic s.Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing Roads China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Beijing Curio City
2007-10-09 02:55:00
While this shopping centre says that many of the products for sale are antiques it would be wise to assume they are not before committing to any particular purchase. Porcelain, teapots, furniture, jewelry and chinoiserie are among some of the things available in this multilevel shopping centre ?around the corner? from The Dirt Market (Panjiayuan).Curio City (Antique City, as it is signed) on the south third ring road, is an easy walk from Chao Wai Furniture market, the glasses market and directly opposite the Beijing antique painting and calligraphy centre. There is so much to do and see in this area you could easily make a day or two of shopping just around this small area!Open 9.30am ? 6.30pm daily21 Dongsanhuan NanluChaoyang DistrictTelephone: 6774 7711Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing Curio City China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Beijing Traffic Fatalities
2007-10-08 03:02:00
Recently released figures show that there has been a significant fall in Beijing ?s road fatalities in the last 12 months. This year road accidents have fallen to 57,168 deaths. While the drop is a move in the right direction, it is hardly an insignificant number of deaths on Beijing?s roads!Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing Traffic China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Beijing Advertisement
2007-10-06 02:00:00
The text says it all.Hotels in Beijing Books on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Chinese Advertising China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Break Time
2007-09-30 12:38:00
Lunch time is an important time of the day for many workers as it offers not only a chance to eat, but a chance to sleep. These two workers were sleeping undisturbed in a busy underpass where hundreds of people were streaming past within a metre of where they lay!Hotels in Beijing Books on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing Construction China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Sandstorm, rain and clear weather!
2007-09-27 15:24:00
Within 12 hours Beijing ?s weather went from heavily polluted air to a sandstorm, followed by a small amount of rain to clear the air and make way for brilliant sunshine.Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Olympic Village China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Beijing Cultural Tours
2007-09-27 15:10:00
People visiting Beijing have a growing range of options open to them. This week Xuanwu Bureau of Tourism has started a number of one day packages allowing people to experience more of life in Beijing.The folk-custom package starts with morning exercises in Taoranting Park where thousands of Beijingers begin their day with taichi or martial arts. The tour continues to Liulichang Antiques and Cultural Street. A visit to a Quanjude Roast Duck restaurant and the Beijing Acrobatics troupe are also included.Other packages including Peking Opera, Xuannan Cultural Museum, Beijing Tongrentang Medicine Store, Maliandao Tea Street, and Laoshe Teahouse and many other places of cultural interest are available.The packages are available until the end of April, 2009. Each package costs around 100 rmb. Xuanwu District also offers a ?travel passport? giving holders a discount at sites and stores. Contact the information centre on 6353 4583.Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China...
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View to Olympic Village
2007-09-27 03:25:00
Beijing has so many famous landmarks to see and enjoy, yet at the same time Beijing?s air is a frequent impediment to being able to sight those famous landmarks. Perhaps the Olympic s will be a time when the air quality unveils many frequently unseen sights for all to enjoy.At right is the view of the Olympic Village from Beijing's Bell Tower.Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Bell Tower Olympic Village China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Sandstorms strike Beijing
2007-09-26 12:52:00
This evening Beijing has been struck by a sandstorm during the Mid Autumn festival celebrations. It is a clear reminder of the dry climate and dry environment Beijingers confront every day. However with the huge amount of planting and watering going on around Beijing it is easy to forget the nature of the true climate and environment. Sandstorm s normally occur in Beijing during Spring, so it is easy to understand everyone’s feelings of surprise.Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China sandstorm China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Underground Line 5 Opening Delayed
2007-09-26 03:26:00
The opening of the Line 5 Beijing underground system has been delayed. While it was to officially open last week, a recent visit to one of the line stations, Huixinxijiebeikou, confirmed that the trains are not yet running for the public on Line 5.Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Beijing underground China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Ban on smoking in Beijing taxis
2007-09-25 06:06:00
Taxi drivers and their passengers will soon have to butt out! Starting in October drivers and their fare paying passengers will not be allowed to smoke in taxis.This is yet another way the Beijing government is working to establish a smoke free Olympics. Those caught in the act will need to pay a fine of 100 to 200 yuan.The Beijing government will also prohibit smoking in Olympic areas and venues, hotels, restaurants, and public transport near the Olympic village.Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China smoking China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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2007-09-24 07:00:00
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Wild Wall of China
2007-09-23 12:26:00
For a walk on the wild side, why not visit the Great Wall in places away from the hordes of tourists? Beijing Hikers offers such opportunities.Hikes to villages or the Great Wall are arranged according to the level of difficulty required. You may choose from day hikes or weekend hikes. A typical weekend hike will cost 200rmb including transport, snacks and drinks, a map and guide. Book in advance by calling Huijie on 139 10025516 or email: huijie[at]beijinghikers.combeijinghikers. comHotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China hiking Great Wall China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Mid Autumn Festival
2007-09-23 08:51:00
Mid Autumn Festival also known as The Moon Festival is celebrated from 21st to 27th September this year. In the past it was a time when people entertained themselves making lanterns with their family and friends under the moon as well as preparing food like moon cakes.Various celebrations are being held around Beijing at this time of year. Longtanhu has a series of large scale lanterns made by artists from Sichuan province. Over 20 000 metres of cloth in 20 colours was used to make the huge lanterns. The highlight of the display is a pair of dragons hanging above the water in a way that at night when the moon appears between two dragons as if they are playing with the moon.To wish someone a happy Mid Autumn Festival say, ?Zhong qiu jie!?8 Longtanhu Lu, Chongwen District9am to 9.30pm, 21st ? 27th SeptemberPrice 10 rmbTelephone: 6714 4336Traditionally Mid Autumn Festival in northern China is celebrated as a temple festival. A moonlit night at Lugouqiao is one of the famous traditional...
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Beijing Traffic
2007-09-21 02:14:00
As in any big city, traffic around Beijing can be frustrating. The practice of blocking traffic attempting to move along the crowded airport expressway, either to or from the airport, only adds to the frustrations of tens of thousands of people. The blockage means sitting still in a queue of traffic for up to 20 minutes before then joining a far bigger than normal jam using the expressway.Observing this bizarre procedure will show traffic halted on the airport expressway and at all entries, until it is clear of traffic. Finally, a convoy of fast moving cars or buses will go by, with someone obviously more important than the tens of thousands of people attempting to use the expressway. Never mind that these tens of thousands of people are trying to keep the juggernaut of Beijing?s economy operating in one way or another!One can?t help but wonder at the image this will leave in the minds of Beijing visitors in the lead up to, and during the Olympic Games! Is it possible the expressway...
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Bird's Nest Models
2007-09-19 14:40:00
Olympic enthusiasts, model collectors or souvenir collectors have the opportunity to expand their collections with the much sought after model of the famous and almost completed 2008 Beijing Olympic stadium or Bird ?s Nest . The Bird?s Nest will be used as the main stadium for the 2008 Olympic Games.Models will be sold as big, medium or small. Both the big and medium models are made of steel left over from the construction of the real Bird?s Nest. Collectors should visit official merchandise stores to purchase these unique souvenirs.Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Bird's Nest Stadium China TravelBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
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Canal Trips in Beijing
2007-09-18 15:03:00
If you enjoy being on the water you may wish to take a canal trip and avoid traffic on the roads. While you enjoy your ride you might marvel that Beijing , a city with an arid climate, and so close to a desert, has a surprising amount of water. Actually Beijing?s canal system is supplied with water from Hangzhou in the south of China .Canal boats leave the Exhibition Centre in Xicheng District or Yuyuantan Park in Haidian District. Once on board the wooden dragon boats you will enjoy a leisurely cruise to the Summer Palace where you can stroll through beautiful parks surrounding the lake, or visit historic buildings.Board boats at Beijing Exhibition Centre, 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie between 10am and 4pm, every hour. Tickets cost 40rmb single, 70rmb return.Leaving from Yuyuantan Park, 47 Sanlihe Lu, boats depart from the south gate of Bayi Lake at 9.30am, midday, or 2.30pm. 60rmb single, 80rmb return.Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China Canal Trips China TravelBook ...
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