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Calendar 10 Past Events 44 48 Future Feature Story 14 46 18 December & Christmas Celebrations: Neurohacking Special Offers and Promotions Fitness&Gym 48 Art & Culture 18 How to Stay Motivated to Work Out When You Feel Like Quitting Chinese Beauty Standards Beijing Beat 21 Nutrition 50 The Truth Benefits of Biotin for Hair, Skin and Nails Yonghe Lama Temple, Beijing Cover Story 24 Health Watch 52 Executive Chef David He, Holiday Inn Tianjin Xiqing Zika virus Entertainment 54 Fashion 30 How to Style Neon Shade Tianjin Listing Index 56 Beauty 32 52 24 Winter Skin Care Secrets TEDA Listing Index 67 Interior design 34 Simple Tips To Add More Character To Your Otherwise China Travel 70 Boring Condo Harbin Education Global Travel 75 - Smartboards. A Dumb Initiative for Schools? 38 Chiapas - International School of Tianjin 40 Relationship 78 - Teda Global Academy 41 - Wellington College International Tianjin 42 Photo Contest 79

Slang Bang 43 32 A piece of cake 70

8 December 2019 34 75 December 2019 9 Calendar 2019 December Calendar 2019 December To include your event, email: [email protected] To include your event, email: [email protected]

04 Wed 06 Fri 08 Sun 17 Tue 19-20Thu-Fri 21-22 Sat-Sun Stephen Kovacevich Trio Zadig Alexandro Querevalú: "Sull'ali Dorate Gala Lirico" Rigoletto, Opera by Verdi Giacomo Puccini’s opera Piano Recital 古典与浪漫之心—— The Last of the Mohicans Italian Opera Week 意大利双歌剧周·歌剧《弄臣》 “Tosca” “最后古典主义诠释者”钢琴大师法国查第格钢琴三重奏音乐会老鹰之歌.最后的莫西干人——印第安音乘着金色的翅膀意大利经典歌剧选段音意大利双歌剧周·歌剧《托斯卡》斯蒂芬·科瓦谢维奇独奏音乐会乐家亚历桑德罗2020新年视听音乐会乐会

Date: Wed, Dec 4 Date: Fri, Dec 6 Date: Sun, Dec 8 Date: Tue, Dec 17 Date: Thu-Fri, Dec 19-20 Date: Sat-Sun, Dec 21-22 Time: 19:30 Time: 19:30 Time: 19:30 Time: 19:30 Time: 19:30 Time: 19:30 Price: 180,280,380,480,580 Price: 60,120,220,340 Price: 120,180,280 Price: 180,280,380,480 Price: 120,220,380,580,780,980, Price: 120,220,380,580,780,980, Venue: Concert Hall, Tianjin Grand Venue: Concert Hall, Tianjin Grand Venue: Jinwan Grand Theatre Venue: Concert Hall, Tianjin Grand 1160(780x2),1390(980x2) 1160(780x2),1390(980x2) Theatre Theatre 天津津湾大剧院 Theatre Venue: Opera House, Tianjin Grand Venue: Opera House, Tianjin Grand 天津大剧院音乐厅天津大剧院音乐厅天津大剧院音乐厅 Theatre Theatre 天津大剧院歌剧厅天津大剧院歌剧厅

Stephen Kovacevich is one of the most The Trio Zadig came together when two "This song makes me cry” The Last of the "Rigoletto” will be staged on December 19- Giacomo Puccini’s opera “Tosca” is a tragic revered musicians of his generation. childhood friends from France, Boris Mohicans, composed by Trevor Jones and 20th at Tianjin Grand Theatre. love story and a suspenseful political thriller Borgolotto and Marc Girard Garcia, met Randy Edelman for the film of the same 1. Scan QR with a very poetic text, as Ewa Płonka in He has won unsurpassed admiration Among the more known operas, Verdi’s American pianist, Ian Barber. Already, name, is the signature tune of Alexandro Code to the leading role as Tosca sings movingly for his interpretation of Beethoven, buy ticket! “Rigoletto” features some of the genre’s most they have been awarded 9 prizes at 6 Querevalú. As the heading indicates, this of “ancient ruins fragrant with thyme and Brahms, Mozart and Schubert. A Grammy recognizable music, according to a press International competitions in France, Italy, masterpiece not only makes the performer nocturnal happiness” and “slow sea breezes nominated artist, Kovacevich has a long list 扫描下面二 release from Opera Modesto, including “La Austria and USA. With depth and passion, cry, but also millions of people all over in the moonlight.” of recordings for Philips and EMI. 维码购票 donna è mobile.” they play a repertoire that goes from Haydn the world! The sentiments expressed in Cavaradossi is shielding the deposed counsel to contemporary composers. Alexandro´s interpretation of the music have Based upon Victor Hugo’s “Le Roi S’Amuse,” of the Roman Republic, who has newly a uniting effect on the hearts of people of all the story is one of betrayed innocent love, escaped from his jailors and is on the run. boxing day Trio Zadig is currently in residence at the races, nations, religions and cultures. abuse of power and revenge. One of the most famous operas, “Tosca” is Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel and was also 2. Scan QR code extremely emotional and dramatic, and a named laureate of the Banque Populaire Alexandro Querevalú is a brilliant performer, and send to us your information: foundation in Paris. one of the best of his kind, and the one significant part of this is due to the over the 扫描下面二维码发送您的信息 whose popularity has spread more than top villain Baron Scarpia. Scarpia, who directs that of any other performer by means of - Type of tickets the feared Roman police, tortures Mario and social networks worldwide to the United 票档位: skilfully manipulates the Tosca’s inmate to States, Europe, Asia, the Arab countries and - Number of Tickets help incriminate her lover, Mario. “Tosca’s 张数: Australia. This is due to the unique way that - Your name blood is burning with love,” the prima donna he plays these indigenous instruments of 您的姓名: Tosca sings radiantly of herself, but we must both North and South America. - Phone number add it is also a blood burning with jealousy. 联系电话: DEC. - Address 26 邮寄地址:

10 December 2019 December 2019 11 Calendar 2019 December Calendar 2019 December To include your event, email: [email protected] To include your event, email: [email protected] Dec 31 Tue 24 Tue 25 Wed 28 Sat 31 Tue Wed Jan 01 01 Wed Richard Clayderman "Swan Lake" Lead by Ballet Flamenco in Vladimir Fedoseyev & Vienna New Year Concert 2020 New Year Concert Mariinsky Ballet Tianjin: Carmen SUPERFUL MUSIC: Victory Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra New Year Concert 维也纳春之声交响乐团新年音乐会浪漫辉煌——理查德·克莱德曼2020天津马林斯基芭蕾舞团首席领衔经典芭世界经典弗拉门戈舞剧《卡门》燃系钢琴史诗交响电声新年音乐会指挥泰斗弗拉基米尔·费多谢耶夫与柴新年音乐会白金版《Victory》蕾舞剧《天鹅湖》科夫斯基交响乐团新年音乐会 Date: Tue, Dec 24 Date: Wed, Dec 25 Date: Sat, Dec 28 Date: Tue, Dec 31 Date: Tue-Wed, Dec 31-Jan 01 Date: Wed, Jan 01 Time: 19:30 Time: 19:30 Time: 19:30 Time: 19:30 Time: 19:30 Time: 19:30 Price: 280,480,680,980,1280,1680 Price: 100,180,280,380,580,780 Price: 100,180, 280,380,580, Price: 100,180,280,380,580 Price: 180,380,580,780,980,1280 Price: 180,280,480,680,880 1600(980x2), 2400(980x3) 570(380x2), 870(580x2), 1170(780x2) 680(380x2),980(580x2) Venue: Jinwan Grand Theatre Venue: Concert Hall, Tianjin Grand Venue: Jinwan Grand Theatre Venue: Opera House, Tianjin Grand Venue: Opera House, Tianjin Grand Venue: Jinwan Grand Theatre 天津津湾大剧院 Theatre 天津津湾大剧院 Theatre Theatre 天津津湾大剧院天津大剧院音乐厅天津大剧院歌剧厅天津大剧院歌剧厅

Vladimir Fedoseyev, artistic director and chief Richard Clayderman is a French pianist who Carmen is a world-famous opera by French has released numerous albums including conductor of the Tchaikovsky Symphony composer, Georges Bizet, written in the Orchestra and permanent guest conductor the compositions of Paul de Senneville and autumn of 1874, based on a novella of the New Year’s Olivier Toussaint, instrumental renditions of Christmas of Opernhaus Zurich and Zurich Tonhalle, DEC. same title by Prosper Mérimée. Carmen has januaRY is world-famous for his interpretations of 31 Eve popular music, rearrangements of movie been adapted into a number of dramatic soundtracks, ethnic music, and easy-listening most unlike composers from various epochs works and performed on world-wide artists' SPECIAL DAYS and styles. Along with Mozart, Brahms or arrangements of popular works of classical stages. music. Shostakovich, his repertoire also includes less The performance is flamenco dance version New known masters like Janacek or Berg. Over Clayderman has recorded over 1,300 of Carmen. Sourced from Gypsies’ hometown Year’s Day his long career, Vladimir Fedoseyev has won melodies, and has created a new romantic in Spain and real life, Flamenco has become 01jan numerous international awards: Russia’s order style through a repertoire which combines one of the most typical Spanish art forms. “For Services to the Motherland” and Austria’s his trademark originals with classics and Silver Cross for his services to culture (both pop standards. He has devoted much of Ballet Flamenco de Madrid, a professional Laba 1996); the Gold Star from the City of Vienna his time to performing concerts, going as artistic group, adapts opera Carmen into jan (2002); the Cross of Honour for Science and far as playing 200 shows in 250 days. He Flamenco show including music, dance, 02 Festival Art, First Class, from the Austrian Academy has clocked up worldwide record sales of singing and instruments. The production has (2005); the most recent Gold Medal of the approximately 70 million, as of 2006[update], strong rhythm with expressive, passionate International Gustav Mahler society (2007); and has 267 gold and 70 platinum discs to his and graceful dancing posture. The spiritual Chinese New and others. credit. He is popular in Asia and is noted by communication brings tremendous appeal 24jan Year's Eve the Guinness Book of World Records as being among audience and performers during the Beginning from January, 2009, artistic director "the most successful pianist in the world". whole performance. DEC. and chief conductor of the Tchaikovsky 25 The Spring Symphony Orchestra – Vladimir Fedoseyev 25jan is invited to be principal conductor of The Festival Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi.

12 December 2019 December 2019 13 December and Christmas Celebrations Conrad Tianjin Inspired Christmas Promotions and Specials offers Christmas comes alight with a delectable buffet at our elegant and refined restaurant. Festive dishes from around the world. Inspired Christmas Dinner Buffet Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin Venue: Brasserie on G Date: 21, 22, 23 and 25 December, 2019 Hot Deal on Hot Pot at Café Yun Time: 17:30 - 21:30 Baby it’s cold outside and we’re craving soul-warming hot pot. Café Yun is Price: RMB 428+* per person warming up winter with a steaming hot deal during daily lunch and dinner periods. From 15th of December, diners enjoying the daily buffet at Café Yun can Inspired Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet add on an individual hot pot set. Choose from CNY38/58/88 packages and enjoy Venue: Brasserie on G nutritious soup bases, platters of meat and seafood (including abalone, oysters, Date: 24 December, 2019 crab, lamb leg and sirloin beef), vegetables, bean curd and more, plus sauces Time: 17:30 - 21:30 and accompaniments. As an added bonus, the first 30 guests per day at Café Yun Price: RMB 788+* per person may enjoy a complimentary hot pot package of their choice. For more information and reservations, please call +86 22 5888 6666 Price: Daily buffet price + 38/58/88 net For more information and reservation, please Date: Valid from 15th of December 2019 contact +86 22 8418 8888. Holiday Inn Tianjin Xiqing Venue: Café Yun, Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin Merry Boomi Boomi is ready for Christmas! Eat, drink and be merry this Christmas at X Space & River café of Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel Holiday Inn Tianjin Xiqing filled with festive music, wintery decoration, Christmas food and a Renaissance "Night Market" party atmosphere. Come and enjoy the Christmas with Boomi and Santa! From 22nd of November, 2019 to 8th of February, 2020, every Friday Christmas Eve and Saturday, Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel will present the “Night Venue: X Space & River Café Market” at The Lounge with indigenous snacks, beverage packages and Date: December 24th live band show to lighten up your Tianjin night! Time: 18:00 - 21:00 Price: RMB 398/person Price: All you can eat only need RMB 98/person. RMB 668/family (parents & kid below 1.2m), RMB 498/person with kid (below 1.2m) Date: Every Friday and Saturday. Boomi's Tips: 50% off for children between 1.2m to 1.4m. Full price for children over 1.4m From 22nd of November, 2019 to 8th of February, 2020. For inquiry or reservation, please dial +86 22 8797 5555 ext. 8282 For more information and reservation, please contact +86 22 5822 3130. InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel & Residences Hot Pot Buffet Dinner at Commune Dine Nothing beats hotpot in cold winter days! Enjoy the freshly prepared nutritious Tianjin International Christian Fellowship hot pot at Commune Dine. A variety of flavour options, including ginseng black- boned chicken hot pot, lamp spine hot pot and spicy hot pot. Served with striploin, Christmas Choir Service In observance of Chinese government cube roll and flank of Australia 100 days’ grain fed beef, as well as lamb flank, leg regulations, Tianjin International boneless and leg cartilage of Mongolia forage fed lamb. With sufficient seasonal Date: December 15th Christian Fellowship and Tianjin seafood and a wide range of Western and Asian selections that delight diners with Time: 9:30 AM, 5:00 PM Overseas Chinese Christian Fellowship a variety of delicious items. Venue: Youyi Location services and related activities are only open to foreign passport holders [email protected] or foreign residence permit holders. Price: NET RMB298/person Christmas Service Thank you for your understanding and www.TICF.global Date: December 15th Date: Monday to Sunday cooperation! Time: 10:00 AM Time: 17:30-21:30 Venue: TEDA Location TICF Youyi Location Venue: 1F, Commune Dine, The Youyi Mansion Building (Youyi Dasha) 天津市友谊路50号 50 Celebrate Christmas Christmas Eve Service Youyi Lu, 4th floor (the NW Corner of Heinuicheng Dao and InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel & Residences Youyi Lu) Hexi District, Tianjin Date: December 24th in Tianjin Time: 7:00 PM TICF TEDA Location For more information or reservation, please contact +86 22 5986 8888. TEDA International Hotel Building A, Report Hall No. 8, English Language Venue: Youyi Location 2nd Avenue (滨海新区经济开发区第二大街8号) Christmas Services TEDA, Tianjin 300457

14 December 2019 December 2019 15 Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin Fabulously Festive Things to Do this Christmas ZEST Festive Specials Enjoy a wonderful time with your friends and family with our specially Another exciting year at Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin draws to a close, and the season of prepared festive menus. Have an unforgettable time and welcome the celebration, joy and sharing is here. We wish you a sparkling festive season filled with Christmas and New Year with these amazing cuisines. peace, love and merriment, and may you enjoy a successful and very happy New Year. Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet Christmas Dinner Buffet New Year Eve Dinner Buffet Gather your loved ones on 24th of December and share a joyful celebration with Date: 24th of December, 2019 Date: 25th of December, 2019 Date: 31st of December, 2019 a spectacular dinner spread of international and local delicacies. 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Make this Christmas the most delicious one In which, the sumptuous Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Cielo Western Restaurant yet with the incredible holiday dinner at Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel. features varied seafood, including fresh open Oysters, fresh caught Crab, Australian Scallop, King Fish, Peony Shrimp, Boston Lobster Thermidor, imported quality BLD Buffet Restaurant offers you exuberant Christmas atmosphere by live Australian steak cuts and Turkey, live stations, including Peking Duck, Foie Gras, band, violin solo and surprise lucky draw! Yellowfin Tuna Cutting and Pasta & Risotto, free flow of selected red and white wine, signature dessert house, entertainment performances including live band, magic Christmas Eve show and clown, as well as exciting lucky draws. 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16 December 2019 December 2019 17 The Chinese Ideals of China is known for hardly attainable beauty standards. There is even a proverb in China that states “Beauty is the wisdom of women.” Which means, beauty is timeless and has no limit. Female However, standards of beauty in Ancient Chinese had been changing throughout different dynasties or era. Some rules had become the norm for ancient Chinese in their physical appearance, such as eyebrows, eyes, lips, and Beauty weight. Nevertheless, in our current age, some benchmarks are still being applied By Rose Salas with a twist. Let us see the difference of the beauty standards then and now. Eyes White Skin In the old days, eyes are one of Skin that is white as snow is the most prominent facial features already prevalent among ancient on woman’s appearance. Most Chinese ladies, moreover, in this notably, in the first encounter, generation. It is one of the most Full Red Lips people usually look for eye- vital “beauty norms” that society Most Chinese women are born contact to reveal her feelings expects from women. It often with small-sized lips since they and thoughts to get to know invokes cleanliness and purity. have a smaller face. However, it them well. It was widely popular In ancient times, women or is believed that having fuller lips 中国对女性的审美观点 for Chinese women in the past people, who had dark skin, were can bring in good luck and be to have long and narrow eyes, associated with poverty. Hence, recognized as a fun-loving, warm, 古代和当代中国审美标准 because it was a distinction of a people who had whiter skin were and an expressive personality. 中国对 woman whether she was gifted. richer or in the upper class of While those who have thin and 女性的审美标准从古至今不 They didn’t want to have wide- society since they stayed indoors smaller lips are known to be 断在发生变化。我们来看看当今的审美 opened eyes and double eyelids, and in the shade. It is known in colder, more determined, and 标准都有哪些变化。 because it would give them ancient Chinese that the paler have a more manipulative quality 眼睛。在古代中国，女性又细又长的眼睛被认为是最美 a wrong impression from the your skin, the richer you were. that is not typically thought as 的，也是女性是否有天赋的标志。如今的中国人认可女性 “society’s eyes.” attractive in women. 的大眼睛和双眼皮更加漂亮。一些女性会通过眼部手术来迎合 Today, white skin is still a norm 这一审美观。 However, in the modern age, in society. Women used to wear That is why it is famous for women 白皮肤。雪白的肌肤在古代中国被认为是美丽的标准，象征着干净 Chinese women tend to look sunblocks when going out. to have cherry lips or full lips 和纯洁。如今，白皙的皮肤仍然是社会所认可的审美标准。大量女性 forward to bigger eyes and Regardless if you are rich or poor, when applying makeup on their 会通过使用防晒霜等护肤品来精心保养皮肤。 double eyelids, as they think that you can now achieve a whiter face. Red lips, on the other hand, 饱满的红唇。丰满的嘴唇会带来好运，以及被认为更加温暖和充满表 they look unpleasant with small skin because of so many skin represent luck and eroticism. Thus, 现力，红色的嘴唇也代表着运气和情色。女性在化妆时喜欢拥有樱 eyes. About half of the population whitening products that you can it is easy to understand why it is 桃般和丰满的红唇。这一审美标准从古代中国一直保留到今天。 in China has a hooded eye with no buy everywhere. Yes, white skin a trend and became the standard 时尚。女性为迎合当今的审美观，崇尚选择西方风格和奢华款 crease. Some of these women opt is a standard of beauty to some, for beauty, then and now. The 式的时装。但一些传统服饰在当代也重新流行起来，如汉服 to have surgery to get those big but it gives confidence to most tradition is still kept until this day. 和旗袍。 and double eyelids. But they don’t people. It is not wrong to have 中国传统观点认为，内在美或气质美也是美丽标 intend to look more Western; they that standard if it is for your own 准的重要一部分，这也成为中国女性忠诚 just want to enhance their eyes to good. If it makes you feel better, 与家庭的原因。 look more beautiful and attractive then go for it! to men and other people.

18 December 2019 December 2019 19 The Yonghe Temple in 为什么年夜饭、团圆饭对中国家庭如此重 Beijing is also known 要？ Fashion Yonghe as the Harmony and Aside from the physical appearance, the way they Peach Palace 在中国文化中，家庭是社会的炸春卷。春卷是聚会最受欢迎基础。因此在除夕之夜，家庭dress is also essential in的开胃菜，不仅美味，还象征 their beauty standards. Lamasery, Yonghe 成员要欢聚一堂，以表达对家Chinese women love着春天的到来。 fashion, too. However, Lamasery or the 庭的爱和相互间的尊重及凝聚their clothing is different from everyone else. Lama 火锅。火锅是中国家庭聚会必力。在聚会中，食物是每个中 Yonghe Lama Temple. As women become fascinated不可少的主主菜，容易制作， with the modern 国家庭最引以为豪的特色之 The temple is located fashion trends nowadays,而且有多种类型可供选择。 their choice consists of 一。 designs with mixture of western style and luxury in the north east of 年糕。年糕也是中国家庭不会清蒸鱼。鱼是聚会的必备食 the city of Beijing pieces. 忘记的菜肴之一。年糕意味着 Temple, 物，象征为每一个家庭成员带来年更上一层楼。来财富和盈余。 and is considered The fashion trend may饺子。饺子是中国家庭聚会的 change over time, but to be the best 面条。面条象征长寿，必须完 several types of traditional主食，象征财富和繁荣，同时 clothing are popular 整地吃掉一根面条，而不能切 preserved up to date. For example,也代表家庭成员之间紧密联系 Han Fu was famous 割或咬断。 Beijing during the Han Dynasty.在一起。 It was a long gown with By Jordan Snyder and largest 白油鸡。鸡肉是最好的美食之 lamasery to cross collar wrapping团圆饭对每一个中国人都非常 the right lapel over the 一，鸡肉菜肴代表重生和团重要。团圆之夜是一个充满着 A Brief History be found in 圆。 left, loose wide sleeves and has no buttons, instead a sash. It may爱、欢笑、悲喜和理解的夜 be simple, but it gives The structure was initially built during the China. 素材拼盘。蔬菜是聚会的主a different feeling晚。永远不要错过与家人一起 to those who wear Qing Dynasty in 1694. Its original purpose 食，还能给家人或自己带来好庆祝团圆的机会。 it. The next one is the Cheongsam was that of a residence for the Emperor 运，在来年拥有幸福健康的生 Yongzheng. In 1744, the buildings status 活。 or Qi Pao. This kind of clothing is evolving by merging with western changed from its original use to that patterns that show off the beauty of a lamasery. The structure eventually of a female body. With Qi Pao, they became the national centre of the Lama are using silk, cotton, and linen administration. materials. It is the most popular Chinese attire in the world today. The Main Attractions inside The Yonghe Temple Physical beauty does not matter to On arriving at the southern end of the them if the inner beauty or Qi Zhi is temple complex, visitors will find themselves not part of their “beauty standards.” in a courtyard containing a screen wall with They believed that having a pretty face three Paifangs or gateways. Within this space should follow a beautiful heart. That is the walls of red are accompanied by stone why Chinese women are loyal to their lions that contain symbols that signify the families. They make use of every viable dwelling was originally a residence of the effort to provide for their families with a clean Chinese Imperial Family. To the north of the and comfortable environment. three gateways is a wide straight road, which was used by the carriages transporting the In conclusion, ancient Chinese beauty standards emperors and their wives during the Qing were not always the same. They are changing Dynasty of 1644-1911. throughout different periods. Nevertheless, these standards established an idea of basic beauty standards Zhaotaimen for women nowadays to follow, and from that, we are At the northern end of the road is creating innovations from our own perspective of beauty. Zhaotaimen or Zhaotai Gate. In English it means the Gate of Peace Declaration. The Regardless of your culture or generation, feeling good gate itself contains three large archways with about yourself is the most essential feature you can the central arch being for the exclusive use implore to everyone. Confidence and being yourself will of the emperor. When visitors pass though always be the basis of your “standard of beauty.” Without the Zhaotai Gate, they enter into a second it, you will not be able to show others who you really are. courtyard. Within this courtyard are the Drum Tower to the west and the Bell Tower

20 December 2019 December 2019 21 until 4.30pm. From November until March the opening hours are slightly shorter, from 9am until 4pm. The recommended time allowed for a visit is about 90 minutes.

How to get to the Yonghe Lama Temple Subway Use subway lines 2 or 5 to the Yonghegong (Yonghe Temple) Station. Take exit F to leave the station and the entrance to the temple is just two minutes walking time from the subway station.

Bus • Take bus numbers 13, 116, 117 or 684 to the Yonghegong bus stop. • Bus numbers 13, 18, 44, 75, 116, 684, Te2 and Te12 all stop at Yonhegong Qiao Dong bus stop. • Bus numbers 117 and 125 operate to to the east. To the front of the side is holding a Pipa, an ancient the Yonghegong Qiao Bei bus stop. Hall of Harmony and Hall of the Wheel of The Pavilion of Ten two towers are Stele Pavilions. Chinese musical instrument. In Peace (Yonghegong) the Law (Falundian) Thousand Happiness The octagonal shaped structures the centre of the hall is a smiling This is the main palace inside the Continuing north to (Wanfuge) contain the words of Emperor Maitreya or future Buddha. huge complex of the lamasery. Falundian, visitors will The final formal palace along Qianlong carved into the stele. Inside the palace, visitors can 北京雍和宫 discover the location of the visitor’s route inside These messages explain the see three bronze Buddhas on Great Stele Pavilion reading Lamas scriptures and the Yonghe Lama Temple is historical and traditional reasons As visitors leave the Devaraja display. The central figure is that 深度游 where Buddhist ceremonies Wanfuge. This structure of why the former residence of the Hall, they will see an ancient of Sakyamuni, Kasyapa-matanga are conducted. One of the three stores in height is also 北京的雍和宫是中国规模最大、保存最完好的喇嘛 Imperial Family was transformed cooking vessel dating from 1747. is located on the right and 庙。雍和宫建于1694年的清代，最初用于雍正皇帝 features of this hall is that the tallest within the complex. into the lama temple. The cooking vessel has a seat Maitreya to the left. There are 的居所，最终发展成为喇嘛庙。雍和宫内的主要景 its architecture contains Displayed on every level are of black and white marble and additional 18 Arhats, or statues 点包括： elements of both Tibetan and tens of thousands of Buddhas its artistic value has placed it of Buddha disciples located on Yonghe Gate (Devaraja Han styles. It was originally with an enormous statue 南门建筑群。院子里有一面红色屏风墙，三个牌坊 among the three rarest things in both sides of the hall. The picture Hall) the structure that housed the of Maitreya having pride of 和石狮，象征着中国皇室的居所。 The Yonghe Gate was at one Beijing. Six panels are inset into positioned on the west wall is wives of the emperors. An place in the centre, sitting on time the temple’s main entrance the cooking vessel and include of Avalokitesvara, a figure with 昭泰门。象征和平之门。院子里包括供皇帝同行的 ancestor of Lamaism, Tsong its base of white marble. before it was enlarged. It is now dragons playing with a ball in thousands of hands and eyes. 中央拱门，以及鼓楼，钟楼和碑亭。 Kha-pa is featured in the also known as Devaraja Hall or addition to three lions engraved form of a large statue located The Location of the 雍和门。最初为寺庙正门，拥有四大天王雕像，包 the Hall of the Heavenly Kings. into the seat. To the north of Hall of Everlasting in the halls centre. Behind Yonghe Lama Temple 围着中央的弥勒佛。 Inside, it houses statues of the cooking vessel is the Great Protection the statue is a display of 500 The address of the temple four powerful Heavenly Kings Stele Pavilion with doors on each (Yongyoudian) 御碑亭。拥有追溯到1747年的古代烹饪器皿，独具 Arhats made in gold, silver, is no.12 Yonghegong Street, located on either side of the of its four sides. The words of To the north of Yonghegong, 艺术价值，是北京最稀有的文物之一。 copper, iron and tin, shaped Beixingiao, Dongcheng palace’s inner walls. The northern Emperor Qianlong of Qing are Yongyoudian was the living in varying poses. Located here District, Beijing. 雍和宫殿。喇嘛庙巨大建筑群内的主要宫殿，可以 Heavenly King (located on the engraved into the stele and these room of Emperor Yongzheng is also a wooden basin, said to 欣赏释迦摩尼、卡西亚怕-马坦和弥勒的巨大青铜佛 eastern side) holds a snake and inscriptions explain the meaning when he lived in the palace as a 像，以及十八罗汉的雕像。 have been used to wash the Admission Fee and some treasure. The southern and origins of Lamaism. young prince. His coffin was also body of Emperor Qianlong statue on the eastern side is in Xuyu Hill is located to the north placed here in the days following Opening Hours 永佑殿。雍正帝年轻时在宫中的起居室，去世后棺 when he was just three 木也安放于此。 possession of an umbrella and of the pavilion, this odd shaped his death. The focal point of The admission fee is 25 CNY days old. Frescos illustrating a silver mouse. On the western hill is a sacred place that all this room is now a statue of with children below 1.2m Sakyamuni’s life are displayed 法轮殿。喇嘛诵经和举办佛教仪式的地点。建筑包 side of the building the southern Buddhists are eager to visit due Bhaisajya-guru and visitors leave in height having free entry. 含了藏汉两种风格的元素。 on the west and east walls. Heavenly King is holding a sword, to its deep and special religious sacrificial offerings at this point. From April until October the while the northern one on that significance. temple is open from 9am 万福阁。游客可以游览的最后一座宫殿，高度也为建筑群之最，陈列着数以万计的佛像。

22 December 2019 December 2019 23 Healthy Ingredients and tradwithitional Unique Cantonese Taste cusine Interview with David He Executive Chef, Holiday Inn Tianjin Xiqing

David He (He Zhiyun) came to What inspired you to start your journey into the culinary world? Tianjin 9 years ago and fell in I was interested in cooking since I was young. I was deeply love with the city. He has a long influenced by the food culture of Guangdong. I followed my dream and today I am thrilled with where I am. experience working as Chef, with almost 22 years’ career in some of What are some of your greatest achievements in this long and the most famous brands. He is the successful journey? Executive Chef of Holiday Inn Tianjin I won the “Outstanding Chef” Award in Global Gourmet 2016. Xiqing, a truly international brand, I was honoured to have the opportunity to travel to Korea for opened on March 28, 2019 and academic exchanges and promote our food culture. conveniently located in the CBD of We have involved a variety of high-class events such as the Davos Zhongbei Town, west part of Tianjin. Forum, the National Games, etc. In 2019, I was fortunate to go to Metro Station and shopping malls La Reunion and Mauritius with chefs from Tianjin sister hotels of are just street away. IHG to present traditional Tianjin and Cantonese food, which was highly praised by the ambassadors. He is specialized in Cantonese If you could sum up your cuisine in three words, what would cuisine, and Tianjin Plus has the they be? opportunity to have a conversation I would say healthy, creative and fresh. My principle is based on with him. pursuing tradition, then striving to break through and innovate.

24 December 2019 December 2019 25 Tell us what keeps you so and guests can also savor some a feast of authentic and aromatic passionate about cooking. specialties. The belief at Cai Feng Chinese flavours full of culinary My love towards exploring and Xiao Guan is that an abundance mystery. Right now, our special transferring Cuisine Culture has of choice should be available, dishes are Shunde Pan-Fried Pork not changed. meaning all diners are accounted Ribs (Cantonese Signature Food), for and welcomed. At Cai Feng Wok Fried Scallop with Black What challenges have you faced Xiao Guan, we will do our best to Truffle Sauce, Sweet & Sour Pork, so far during the time working make every dish. I personally like Bussha Jumps over the Wall and here? to cook some traditional dishes. Dim Sum. The current diners have high On the basis of originality, I will requirements for food, they add some unique elements and For the family gatherings, want to preserve the tradition strive to bring the best food to gatherings of friends, business 健康的食材，地道的口味，创意的融合 and hope to have innovation, every customer. dinners and other customer 彩丰小馆何志允先生, 天津中北假日酒店行政总厨 which is a great challenge for groups, Cai Feng Xiao Guan can the chef. Young people have The design of Cai Feng Xiao Guan cater for parties of different sizes. 采访何志允先生是一种享受，何先生来自广东清远，性格温在这漫长而成功的旅程中，您取得了哪些最大的成就？ high expectations in terms of is very unique, could you tell 和、非常有耐心，9年前来到天津，很喜欢这座城市，大家都叫 What are the unique highlight 非常高兴在2016年获得了环球美味优秀大厨荣誉称号。此前很荣 the appearance of the dishes. how does it combine the design, 他老何。老何做厨师已经22年，探索和传递美食的初心让他始终幸有机会前往韩国进行学术交流，弘扬美食文化。工作多年，有 As far as Cai Feng Xiao Guan is inspiration and the unique points of Cai Feng Xiao Guan? 保持烹饪的热情，个人比较喜欢做一些传统菜品，最擅长粤菜。幸参与接待过各种盛事活动和高规格活动，比如达沃斯论坛、全 concerned, in the future, we need cuisine together? In summary: 用老何的话说：“用心做好每一道菜，在原汁原味的基础上，加运会等。2019年我和洲际集团天津其他姐妹酒店厨师前往法国留 to mix tradition and innovation to The decoration of Cai Feng Xiao 入一些独特的创新元素，致力于为顾客打造量身定制的美食体尼汪和非洲毛里求斯进行美食推广活动，展现天津和广东特色美 The core location: Holiday 验。由老何掌勺的彩丰小馆，简直是闪光点多到说不完！食，期间受到两国大使们的一致好评。 make sure food looks as good as Guan is integrated with the Inn Tianjin Xiqing, the first IHG it tastes. elements of “Birds”. The restaurant Holiday Inn brand hotel at Xiqing, 彩丰小馆由洲际酒店集团倾心打造。源自中国千年之久的爱如果用三个词来概括您的烹饪风格，会是什么？ private rooms are also named is just minutes away from Metro 鸟之情，以喜庆吉祥的中国红为主色调，绘有写意唯美的飞鸟，在追求传统的基础上，力求突破和创新。简单可以概括为：健 Could you tell us about Cai Feng 并装饰以精美仿古的鸟笼。彩丰小馆借鉴了古代文士以鸟会知音 after birds, Honghu, Bailing, Station. The hotel is respectively 康、创新、新鲜。 Xiao Guan? Is there any story 的雅致文化，愿为以美食为心头之爱的宾客提供舒适优雅的用餐 Yuanyang and Xique, which fully about 9km, 12km and 15km from behind, why it is called Cai Feng 场所，结交志同道合的朋友。在用餐区域，餐桌的设计迎合了大您在这里工作的这段时间面对过什么挑战？ embodies the culture of the Tianjin West, South and Tianjin Xiao Guan? ancient literati. In the old days, 小团体的聚餐需求，也与餐厅优雅的中式现代氛围融为一体。天当下的食客对于美食的要求很高，既希望保留传统又希望有创 Railway Stations. Right close to 津中北假日酒店彩丰小馆包间同样以鸟的名字命名，分别为鸿鹄新，年轻食客对菜品的颜值也有很高的要求，这对厨师是很大的 restaurants were the gathering Cai Feng Xiao Guan is operated AEON & IKEA, it is well poised 厅、鸳鸯厅、百灵厅、喜鹊厅。挑战。就彩丰小馆而言，我们要致力于传统和创新有机结合，打 place for gentlemen and literati. by IHG. The interior is decorated for both business and leisure 造视觉味觉的全新体验式用餐。 So it's easy to combine. 彩丰小馆以粤菜为主，同时融合云南菜和本地菜，追求健康 with images of birds or traditional travelers. 和养生。何师傅招牌粤菜有顺德香亨二度排、黑松露汁香煎带子彩丰小馆的独特卖点是什么？ cooking utensils. The general 王、菠萝咕噜肉、佛跳墙、粤式点心等等。无论是商务宴请、朋 What kind of cuisine does Cai Brand: Cai Feng Xiao Guan, 目前总结有五大卖点: ambience is casual and the Feng Xiao Guan offer? 友相聚，或是家庭聚会，彩丰小馆都是您的不二之选。 food is delicious and affordable. the newly-developed Chinese The restaurant offers experienced Restaurant by IHG, has a great 一、核心地理位置：天津中北假日酒店坐拥西青区中北镇中央商 Genuine regional flavors and 是什么激发了您开始烹饪世界的旅程？务区，是西青区中北镇唯一一家洲际集团旗下假日品牌酒店。从 Cantonese cuisine and Yunnan 大概是从小深受广州美食文化的熏陶吧，自幼立志做一名厨师， traditional cooking methods advantage in both taste and 酒店出发，步行数分钟即可抵达地铁2号线曹庄站。驱车前往天 creative fusion cuisine. It gives service. 也很开心这么多年一直做自己喜欢的事情。 ensure authentic and refined food you the opportunity to indulge in

26 December 2019 December 2019 27 何志允先生天津中北假日酒店津西站约9km，前往天津南站和天津站约12及15km，行政总厨天津滨海国际机场约30km。便捷的交通可让宾客随时随地领略津门别样风情。酒店毗邻永旺购物中心、宜家，购物、休闲娱乐皆方便。

二、品牌：彩丰小馆由洲际酒店集团倾心打造，无论口味还是服务都有很大的优势。

三、贴心的服务：用餐时，我们通常会向您讲解招牌菜的点滴故事，让您对菜品有更好的了解。诸如此类，我们一直追求真正的待客之道，希望给客人带来更愉悦的体验。

四、菜品创新：彩丰小馆始终坚持使用健康的烹饪手法，创新的理念及新鲜的食材，既保留食物的营养成分，又可达到色香味俱全。

五、积分礼遇：洲际酒店推出了爱仕卡积分礼遇，爱仕卡持卡人到我们酒店用餐即可享受用餐折扣或积分礼遇。悦享美食， IHG优悦会会员也专享餐饮福利。

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28 December 2019 December 2019 29 How to Style a checkered blazer for a stylish Choose the “out and about” celebrity inspired right colour look. tone This may seem a little disappointing, but it is always the Accessories For those of you who are too best to experiment with a neon NeonNeonBy Barbara Ross ShadesShades scared to break into the trend shade that suits your natural skin with an entire outfit, you can start The last few fashion seasons have been loving tone. off small with accessories. They electrifying loud in-your-face colours whether you Yes, even though we’re not are the perfect way to bring a pop like it or not. And from the looks of it, trend setters are talking about a foundation shade of colour and brighten up your not slowing down. Fashion designers and even street or a concealer shade, your skin entire look. For example, once fashion retailers have been including unconventionally tone, more specifically your again inspired by celebrity looks, bright colours in their collections even for the Fall/ undertone, does influence the you can go for neon pink drop Winter seasons in 2019. Celebrities on the other hand way you can pull off a colour. earrings and a matching clutch to can’t seem to get enough of these colours, with the For example, if you’re of a paler accessorize an all-black look for likes of Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Bella Hadid and complexion, then cooler tone the night. Similarly, for a day time many more sporting neon shades in stylish silhouettes. shades like neon blue and pink look, try wearing a neon green They also have interesting names for these super bright will be the best for you. On the tote bag along with matching neon colours; millennial pink, Gen Z yellow, ring any other hand, if you have a tanner heels for an all-white look. bells anyone? skin tone, more on the yellow Apart from these style tricks, if side, then you can go for orange you’re up for it, you could even Nonetheless, you have to admit, neon shades do add or yellow shades. go for a head-to-toe neon look, a fair share of brightness and cheerfulness to our The bottom line is that not every Pair it with with a neon suit for example. And wardrobe. But it may not necessarily be as easy to style neon shade that’s trending may neutrals to tone down the loudness of them, as the celebs make it seem. You can’t say a neon be right for you. Neutrals are the best way to tone the three pieces, you can go for a green suit set doesn’t scare you. down the intensity of a colour neutral inner button down. or a print. Hence, pairing a neon As you can see, the idea is to So, here’s a quick guide on how you can coloured outfit with a neutral balance out the loudness of the style these gorgeous neon shades and coloured outfit would be another colour with less loud pieces. Keep don’t end up looking like a joker in safe way to break into the neon this rule of thumb in mind when black light. trend. For example, a neon blue 如何搭配霓虹色衣饰 you’re styling a neon look. Pair it blouse can be worn with a pair 最新的时尚季节开始推崇令人耳目一新的霓虹色，众多明星也在其时尚剪影中融合了独具风味的 of white flared pants to tone it 霓虹色调。霓虹色为我们的衣柜增加了亮度和愉悦感。这里的快速指南会告诉你如何搭配这些华 with denims down. Or you could even go for 丽的霓虹色。 We all know that denims are the a pair of neon green cycle shorts 选择正确的色调。并非每一种霓虹色调都会适合你，要根据你自身的肤色来选择效果最好的霓虹 safest bet when it comes to casual paired with a white sweatshirt. 配色。 clothing. In fact, if you’re planning 搭配牛仔裤。霓虹灯色剪裁的上衣搭配一件简单干净的蓝色牛仔裤，是永远不会出错的选择。 to wear anything off beat in 中性搭配。中性色调是降低颜色强度的最好方式，将霓虹色衣饰与中性颜色服饰搭配，可以将色 terms of top wear or accessories Pair it with 彩变得柔和。 or anything, pairing them with a checks 搭配格子布。黑白格子布帮助平衡霓虹色的强度，还可以带来时尚名人灵感风格的外观。 simple pair of clean look denim Agreed, checks are a little on the 另外，如果你担心整套霓虹色服饰会过于潮流，你可以从小的配饰开始尝试。请记住，霓虹服饰 jeans would be the way to go. In louder side by themselves. But 造型的原则在于用强度不大的颜色来平衡霓虹色的冲击感。 the same way, if you’re looking to black and white checks, being wear a neon green crop top for neutrals can help balance the example, pair it with denim jeans loudness of a neon shade. or a cute denim blue skirt. You Hence, you can pair say, a neon can never go wrong with it. pink crop top with a pair of checkered trousers for a more put together look. Similarly, you can also layer up a neon sweater with

30 December 2019 December 2019 31 By Rachel Patterson Try a toner Add an emulsion every other night and are ideal for days when your skin is extremely Toning the skin is often overlooked, We’ve established that winter and dehydrated. Winter has arrived and the first thing that you however, it helps get rid of any dirt the cold temperatures dry out the might notice is your skin drying out. During that is deeper in the pores. skin severely. Luckily, skin emulsion this period of time, you should start taking If you struggle with balancing your can lock in extra moisture into the Use an SPF every extra care of your skin. This means including a skin out, then a great natural toner skin. An emulsion is quite similar couple of hours few extra products that will help keep your skin to use is apple cider vinegar. Both to a regular moisturizer; however, People are often under the nourished. celebs and models often use this it is more water based. misconception that SPF can be remedy to treat skin inflammation Usually, emulsion is applied to the applied less frequently during Here’s what you need to and acne. Apple cider balances skin before a moisturizer is applied winter. However, this is not the case. know the pH levels in the skin, which to ensure that the hydration gets Even though it might be less sunny, During the colder months, your skin needs to ultimately is what is needed during locked in. the UV rays of the sun still can affect withstand harsh weather conditions, which winter. the skin and cause serious damage. could affect the skin negatively. There are a few SPF lotions should be applied every Moisturize inthe 4-6 hours for the best results. essential skincare products that you need to Vitamin C Serum morning and implement into your daily skincare routine to If you suffer from dull skin or avoid any problems. if you have any pigmentation, evening Stay hydrated Lack of hydration is one of the most common Investing in a good moisturizer then Vitamin C is a great miracle Besides keeping your skin symptoms that you might experience. The is so important, because it can treatment. Invest in a well hydrated, it’s vital to keep your effects of dehydrated skin could lead to some help with premature aging and formulated Vitamin C serum to help body hydrated. Drink plenty of skin issues further down the line. Here’s what wrinkling. In the colder months, lighten the skin from any uneven water during winter so that your you can do to help maintain good skin during the skin dries out quicker and skin tones. Korean skincare brands body can function at its best. All winter. is more prone to developing like Etude House and Laneige have your organs need water and a wrinkles. some excellent serums that work healthy diet to function properly. Use an oil-based cleanser well. It’s a great idea to look for a day and evening moisturizer that Oil-based cleansers are excellent and extremely contains retinol. Moisturizers with gentle on the skin. They help melt away dirt Always apply an retinol help a great deal in treating and makeup that is left on the surface of the 冬季护肤秘方 essence sun-damaged skin from summer, skin. These cleansers are also a lot smoother on According to Korean beauty, essence 冬天即将到来，您应当格外注意对皮肤的滋 while also improving the skin’s 养。下面的几点可以帮助您在冬天拥有健康的 the face and you will notice a huge difference is a key point in getting beautiful elasticity. Another key property of 皮肤。 in your skin’s overall texture. skin. This product should be applied retinol is that it increases collagen 使用油性清洁产品。这种产品非常光滑和温 to the skin before applying anything production which can assist in 和，有助于融化皮肤表面残留的污垢。 else. Essence almost acts as a brightening the skin. 尝试爽肤水。一种很好的爽肤水就是苹果醋， primer and helps the skin absorb 能够帮助皮肤酸碱平衡，来治疗皮肤发炎和痤疮等。 the product. It also balances the skin after cleansing and toning and Limit the 维生素C精华。维生素C可以帮助减轻皮肤黯淡或不均匀的皮肤色素沉积。 increases overall hydration. exfoliation Exfoliation is a great method 坚持使用精华乳。在涂抹其他护肤品前，可以 Winter 先使用精华乳打底，帮助皮肤吸收，并增加整 used to remove dead skin cells. 体水合。 However, doing it too often can 使用皮肤乳液。冬天气候干燥，皮肤乳液可以 cause more damage than anything. 帮助锁住皮肤水分。 Limit the number of times you 早晚进行保湿。保湿霜帮助防止皮肤干燥和产 exfoliate your skin to once or twice 生皱纹，还可以增加胶原蛋白的产生。 a week. This will allow your skin to 减少去角质。经常去角质会带来皮肤的伤害， Skin Care recover without any unnecessary 将去角质的次数限制在每周一到两次。 invasion. 睡眠面罩。每隔一晚使用睡眠面罩，可以帮助皮肤迅速恢复，并保持水分。经常使用SPF乳液。冬季紫外线依然会伤害皮 Sleeping masks 肤，应每隔4-6小时使用SPF乳液。 Another brilliant K-beauty invention is sleeping masks that are applied before going to bed. Secrets They help the skin recover overnight, while also retaining moisture. Sleeping masks are usually applied 32 December 2019 December 2019 33 Simple tips to add more character Come Up With Creative Customised Designs For Your Condo to your otherwise You wouldn’t find much custom design in newly-built condos. DIY your way to creating custom designs to add character to your living space. Fill in any unused or blank corners of your house with custom-built shelves or artwork that match your home and your home only. Weave a story, narrate it through boring Condo! your decorating style and bring an element of you into your condo. Think of creating unique art display corners, and you can even go as far as to make them unique. The whole thing with adding character to your space is giving it special touches that every other home just like yours wouldn't have.

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By Anastasia Chapman 通常，住在公寓中会带给人平淡无奇的感觉。本文介绍一些新奇的设想，将四四方方的公寓改造成一个充 There is something special about living in a state-of-the-art 满活力、散发时尚魅力的空间。 condo! Most of them are often closer to downtown and are more 为公寓提供创造性的定制设计。用自己个性化的元素 pocket-friendly than renting or owning a free-standing property. 来DIY生活空间，例如编制故事、创建独特的艺术角 Plus, it has no added exterior maintenance expenses, and on top 落等。 of it, it houses better indoor amenities than the average, run-of- 避免固定的装饰。为公寓增添个性化的最好方法是混 the-mill apartment buildings. 合搭配不同风格品牌的家具，或给室内增添多层纹理效果。 But with condos, the main problem is they tend to be painfully 变换家居和装饰。如更换沙发套，在书架上摆放蜡烛 insipid. Picture spotless white walls, standard fixtures, angular 或鲜花，会给平淡的空间带来振奋的感觉。 nooks and crannies and little to no style - that's the description of 购买灯具。漂亮的灯具可以令平淡的公寓焕然一新，只要保证装饰灯具与公寓的装潢相匹配。 a standard condo for you! Wouldn't it be great if that bland, white cookie-cutter condo had a bit more character and style? If it felt a 使用可拆卸壁纸。巧妙的胶粘壁纸深受室内设计爱好者的欢迎，可以为房间增添戏剧性和趣味性。 bit more like home? 装饰窗户。可以选择适合色调和图案的窗帘，或将窗帘挂在更高的地方，当公寓的窗口更加吸引人们的目 We are sure you would love to transform that basic boxy 光。 apartment of yours into a lively space that exudes stylish charm. 添加自然元素。设计一个充满自然材料、纹理和风格 Here are some simple tips to add more style, character and most 的空间，让生活空间舒适且个性十足。 importantly personal touch to your otherwise boring condo, even if it’s a rental or short-term purchase.

34 December 2019 December 2019 35 Avoid Fixed Sets Make The Walls If your condo doesn’t come all fully-furnished, consider Memorable it an opportunity to experiment with the décor. And when it comes to buying furniture for the condo, you With Removable need to follow a basic rule. It’s easy to think that buying matching furniture sets will give your place a cohesive Wallpapers feel. But the problem is your condo will start to feel like Paint is great, but removable wallpapers a showroom and not a lived-in space with personality. are even better when it comes to adding The best way to add character to your condo is to mix instant charm to your dull condo décor. and match different styles and brands of furniture. You Get the best of both worlds, amazing can also use layers of textures throughout the interior patterns and colours, and it can be to add that luxurious feel to your space. changed at any time. Artful adhesive wallpapers are more popular among interior design enthusiasts as they add Rotate Accessories drama and interest to any room. There are amazing removable murals that can and Move Furniture be applied and peeled off easily without The pain of seeing the same white-washed, any damages - even you are in a rental or bland condo is a real struggle! It’s difficult to short-term living arrangement feel such a space is a representation of you and your style, especially when you cannot change any fixed elements. One of the things Dress Your you could do to change the look of your condo is altering its furniture and decor a bit. Change Windows the cover of the couch, move the lampshade to Though often short on charm and space, a different corner, move the coffee table, place the average downtown condo mostly new candles or a new showpiece on the shelves, has large windows that let in natural add or remove piles of books, add some fresh light. You can use drapery in shades flowers, and you will instantly feel refreshed and and patterns of your choice to draw more excited about the space. attention to windows with views. From soft pastels, floral to sheer fabrics to luxurious velvet - dress up your windows Invest In Light Fixtures with colourful treatments. And with Lighting is often an overlooked aspect of home décor. large windows, you can always hang the Honestly, you can jazz up your bland and boring condo draperies higher than the windows to in minutes if you consider investing in some decent light make the room seem taller. fixtures. They are great additions, because they are not just beautiful or functional, but you can also take them Add In Natural along with you when you move properties. Scones or pendants, chandeliers or fan lights, whatever you choose, Elements just make sure the decorative lighting match your condo Living in a downtown condo will often make decor before buying. you miss the countryside living amidst greenery and the numerous bounties of nature. Fret not, why not design a space incorporating natural materials, textures and styles! Put together a decor by contrasting lustre and luxury with raw, organic elements to create balance. For instance - a wood plank wall, a beamed ceiling, rattan wicker chairs, brick wallpaper and a variety of indoor plants can effortlessly and instantaneously create a cosy, full-of-character living space.

36 December 2019 December 2019 37 If you believe that smartboards are the dumb initiative for schools, it is the time to explore this deeper. Let’s find out why investing in smartboards is the last thing that should be on your mind when you are upgrading your schools with new Smartboards technology: By Nina Mitchell Expensive method of learning If you think that smartboards will add to the A Dumb Initiative for Schools? convenience and make kids smarter to the extent that will overdo the fact of how expensive Do you want to make your school smart with the latest technological advancements? smartboards are, then probably you are wrong. Have you given a thought on modernizing the classrooms by replacing the normal They are super costly and are just a means to add a class boards with smartboards? Well, before you make your decision, do check the little amusement in class. feasibility of getting smartboards installed for schools. It does not, in any way, help kids to learn better, as using it doesn’t involve kids, but teachers. It may be convenient for teachers, but could turn out to be time-consuming, too. Leads to distraction The same things can be performed with already Smartboards in class are just for those tech-savvy present technology. Though it lets you save content teachers who love to find new ways of teaching. easily which is not the case with chalkboards, this Smartboards also limit the mobility of the teachers can also be done by using an overhead projector, as they have to stick around at a place near the using Microsoft One Note and other viable smartboards to carry forward their lessons. alternatives. It's surely not a device that will enhance the ability of a teacher to teach better, but it can make students Just a means of attraction engage better. As said, smartboards will not help in making kids So, these were some of the reasons why smartboards smart or ease their process of learning. Using are a dumb initiative for schools. Investing such a smartboards doesn’t include students at all, but lump sum amount in such a device for next to none the teachers. Not in any way, smartboards help in benefits is just illogical and impractical. giving teaching lessons easily. The content must be controlled by the teacher, which is better done on Chalkboards due to their ease of use. 交互式白板改进教学的建议 It just adds extra baggage for the teachers as they struggle with controlling the content on 如果您希望采用最新的科技让学校教学更加智能化，也许会考 it. Smartboards are just a way to add standard 虑安装交互式白板。但这确实是一个值得深入思考的问题。 and luxury to the classroom without an inch of uselessness. 昂贵的教学手段。使用交互式白板教学并不会让学生变得聪明，只是给课堂增加了娱乐手段，并给教师提供了教学方便。 Acts as an administrative cop-out 但同样的事情也可通过现有技术，如Microsoft One Note等应 With no specific use of smartboards, there is not a 用来解决。 reason to invest in them. However, the only reason that makes schools install smartboards is that 只是一种吸引人的手段。交互式白板有助于教师授课，但教学 administrators want to spend the extra money and 内容还是要由教师来掌控，而这可能只会给教师增加额外的负 show it in their books. Administrators are evaluated 担。 for their contributions to making the schools better. 行政逃避。交互式白板可以作为学校管理人员为改进学校教学而进行投资的理由，从而为他们的电子报表增加价值可见的项 Therefore, they prefer to spend on visible items that 目，而非把钱投资在学习计划上。 could add value to their spreadsheets and reports. And also when asked about what they want extra 带来困扰。交互式白板适合那些热衷于新教学手段和新技术的 funds for, they can proudly answer what for? They 教师。对于其他教师，交互式白板限制了教师的流动性，导致 choose to spend on big countable items rather than 其局限于有交互式白板的场所进行授课。 on learning plans. Thus, smartboards can act as a way out for administrators.

38 December 2019 December 2019 39 International School of Tianjin Teda Global Academy IST’s Athletics Season 1 Celebrates Many Team Triumphs Season One Athletics at IST had many thrilling victories and honorable achievements, with 9 teams from elementary, middle 2019 ACAMIS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT @ Teda Global Academy and high school participating in football, volleyball, cross-county and badminton tournaments across ISCOT, ISAC and ACAMIS As a member of the ACAMIS (Association of Chinese and Mongolian International Schools) Sports league, Teda Global Academy competition. had the privilege to host this year’s annual Silver Division Volleyball Tournament from the 24th to the 26th October. The U14 Football teams showed exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the season, dominating league and tournament A friendly and competitive atmosphere filled the campus for these three days as teams used the sports field to warm up for their play. The boys were undefeated while the girls only gave up one match to DSP (ISAC Champions). Both teams placed 1st in ISCOT st st nd games and battle-cries from the gymnasium echoed about the hallways. TGA students were also pleased to have the opportunity league and tournament play. The boys placed 1 in their only ISAC tournament, while the girls earned a 1 and 2 place finish in to support their home team, the TGA Comets, during the school day. ISAC competition. th TGA is proud of their team, who have shown great persistence and dedication to their training and were rewarded for their efforts The U11 girls and boys football teams enjoyed a beautiful day in Beijing for the annual U11 ISAC championship on October 26 . by winning third place in the final results for the tournament. They were also a great example of true sportsmanship to everyone The girls team played a fantastic tournament, only allowing one goal to finish 3rd in their pool. The boys team faced a tough pool in attendance. Great accomplishment, Comets! and worked exceptionally hard to earn 3rd in their division. Thank you to the other schools that took part in the tournament as part of the ACAMIS Silver Division: Beijing International The U19 boys and girls volleyball teams showcased talent, camaraderie and resiliency at the ACAMIS Orange Division U19 st Bilingual Academy; Leman International School Chengdu; Boston International School; Yew Chung International School Volleyball Championships. After finishing 1 at ISCOT and ISAC, the boys were eager to prove themselves as contenders at of Chongqing; International School of Dongguan; Yew Chung International School, Qingdao; Utahloy International School ACAMIS. The boys won 5 of 7 sets in pool play, suffered a heartbreaking 2-point loss in a 2-1 semi-final defeat, and rallied for a Zengcheng and TEDA Global Academy, Tianjin. convincing 3rd place victory. The girls fought with admirable passion and teamwork in tough battle against strong competition, winning their final match for th7 overall. We look forward to future competition, collaboration and fun with you all! IST had 9 runners compete in ISAC Cross Country competition at the International School of Beijing. An enthusiastic group of elementary and middle school students proved their ability to compete against much larger schools, with some racing in groups of 50 runners. Hugh Lobsey(1st) retained his title as the fastest runner in his age group, while Hannah Barnes (6th) and Oliver Ideler (13th) earned commendable placement. The middle school badminton team had a very successful season in ISCOT and ISAC competition. In ISAC girls doubles competition, Xiannuo Bai and Isabelle Chen placed 2nd, with Xiannuo Bai also earning 3rd place in ISAC singles competition. Our boys also did very well against extremely tough competitors, with Qi Qi Yao & Matteo Ingarao finishing top 8 (quarter finals) in ISAC doubles play. The both teams earned top three finishes in doubles play across all ISCOT competition.

2019 WEEK WITHOUT WALLS @ Teda Global Academy “EMPOWERED TO BECOME CITIZENS THE WORLD NEEDS” is a statement we use at Teda Global Academy to inspire our students to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals. Our academic, sporting and cultural programs all strive to grow our students’ unique abilities and help them to realize their full potential to be leaders and contributors in their community. With students from 23 different countries, and staff from 15 different countries around the world, TGA is a school that values cultural diversity! With this in mind, our Grade 6 to Grade 12 students enjoy the annual opportunity to learn outside the classroom and spend a ‘Week Without Walls’. The Week Without Walls program aims to enrich our students by providing a practical and safe educational experience away from their normal school environment. This year, our students went to Chengdu Sichuan Province (The Panda’s hometown), our Grade 9 and 10’s went to Yangshuo Guilin, and our Grade 11 and 12’s went to Jeju Island, South Korea. In Chengdu, students were exposed to a fascinating culture with visits to the Sichuan Cuisine Museum, where they cooked their own dinner, and even received a ‘Rookie Master Chef certificate for their effort! Students experienced the area’s natural beauty with visits to a tea plantation, hiking in Bifeng Gorge and the Ya’an Panda Reserve, where the students saw Pandas playing amidst IST G1 Students Teach Parents Healthy Habits in Wellness Workshop spectacular mountain scenery. They also learned Kung Fu at the base of Mount Emei. IST Grade 1 students have been learning about the components of a healthy lifestyle and the importance of making balanced Our daring Grade 9 and 10’s travelled to Yangshuo Guilin for an action-packed experience of a lifetime. They bravely confronted choices. On a Wednesday morning in November, to share their learning with their parents, they invited them to participate in a an abseiling challenge at Mike’s Window and tested their archery skills. A mid-week caving adventure was followed by the Wellness Workshop at school. The students wanted to help teach the parents the importance of exercising, relaxation, hygiene opportunity to help the Yangshuo Special Education School by painting a new basketball court for them. Not forgetting the and healthy eating. importance of food to any culture, the students went to Cooking School and prepared themselves a traditional lunch. Camping and climbing at Fuli, finished off a memorable week. We’re sure they slept well when they arrived home for the weekend! They began the workshop by introducing their parents to their healthy choices’ posters. Each student explained in detail all the components of a healthy lifestyle to their parents as demonstrated on the posters that they had made. At TGA, our second largest nationality group comes from South Korea, so we went to the volcanic island of Jeju to learn more about Korean culture. Students interacted with actors dressed up in Chosan Dynasty clothing at the Jeju 19th Century Folk Village They then led the parents upstairs to the Elementary Clubhouse to do some exercise. They had lots of fun doing a Jiggle Jam Museum. They also learned about the unique geology of Jeju, formed by volcanoes, by spending time in the UNESCO World routine and then did some yoga to help calm and relax their bodies and minds. Heritage Sites of Hallasan National Park, the Manjjangul Lava Tube and the Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, which is 5000 years old! Later, they invited the parents downstairs to have a healthy snack in the (that was very kindly prepared by the parents) but of TGA are proud of our enthusiastic and curious students and look forward to planning future adventures with them. Special thanks course had to make sure that they went off and washed their hands before they began to eat. to Insight Adventures who helps us provide our annual Week Without Walls. A big thank you to all of the parents for being such good sports and joining in on all of the fun and to the Grade 1 teaching team for organizing such a meaningful activity!

40 December 2019 December 2019 41 Wellington College International Tianjin Upcoming Events Christmas @ Wellington A 1. Nest Christmas Show Date: Friday, 29th of November Time: 1000hrs 小菜一碟 Venue: Seldon Theatre Piece of Cake By Karen Wang

Jane had always been really good at math, and responded in awe. she constantly scored A’s in her assignments Jane fumbled for her math examination without having to study too hard. Due to some paper and took it out for Kate to see. changes in her father’s work, Jane had to move She then gestured towards the paper and with her family to a different state within the United explained how she answered it. States. Even though Jane had already been in her new school for two months, she was still finding “Oh my goodness, you really make it seem like it hard to make friends. While she was polite with a piece of cake. Can you be my tutor?!” Melanie 4. Christmas Concert everyone in class, she never really hung out with responded excitedly. 2. Junior School Christmas Show Date: Tuesday, 17th of December anyone after class. “I would love to.” Jane smiled happily. Time: 1800hrs Date: Friday, 13th of December In this case, there wasn’t actually a piece of cake Venue: Seldon Theatre One afternoon however, Jane was approached by Time: 1300hrs two girls – Melanie and Kate, right after math class. involved in the scenario. What Melanie was trying to Venue: Seldon Theatre say, is that Jane made answering that math problem We invite all the pupils, parents, and friends of the “Jane, do you want to grab lunch with us?” Kate looks easy. To her, she found it extremely hard Wellington community to join the annual Christmas earnestly asked. and complicated, however, Jane made it seem like 3. Christmas Bazaar Concert. “Sure, I would love to. Thanks for the invite!” Jane something very easy. Date: Friday, 13th of December happily packed her bag and followed the girls out to Time: 1500hrs-1700hrs There is a similar Chinese phrase that goes like the cafeteria. Venue: Senior Dining Hall this: 小菜一碟 xiǎocàiyìdié. The phrase literally At the cafeteria, Jane was munching on her translates to “one side dish on a plate”. The phrase We welcome you all to join us for our annual Charity sandwich when she saw that Melanie looked really is used the same way as how “a piece of cake” is Christmas Bazaar. Gifts, activities, food and drink will sad. used. Essentially, both phrases explain how easy all be available, including a very special guest, who something is. will check to see if the children have been naughty “Melanie, are you alright? You look a little sad today.” Jane asked gently. 简是一个非常擅长数学的女孩，可以轻而易举在考试中获得A。 or nice this year. 最近由于父亲工作变化，她和家人一起搬到另一个州生活。在 “Well, I studied really hard for my math exam, but 新学校中，虽然简对每个人都很有礼貌，却很难交到真心朋 I still only got a C+. Why is math so hard!!” Melanie 友。 exclaimed. 有一次数学课后，梅兰妮和凯特约简一起吃午饭。在自助餐 5. Christmas Choirs “Did you do well for your math exam, Jane?” Kate 厅，简注意到梅兰妮有些忧伤，原来她非常努力学习数学，但 curiously asked. 考试只得到了C+。梅兰妮听说简得到了A+非常的吃惊，于是 Date: Thursday, 28th of November 请教她第三题的做法。简给梅兰妮看她的数学试卷，是如何解 Time: 1840hrs-1900hrs “Well… I actually got an A+” Jane embarrassingly 答那道题的。梅兰妮惊叹道“对于你这就是小菜一碟！” Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin answered. 在生活中，对有些人非常困难和复杂的事，对另一些人却很容 Date: Friday, 29th of November “What?! That’s amazing! How did you answer 易，类似的中文短语即“小菜一碟”。 Time: 19:00hrs question three? That problem was so hard!” Kate Venue: St. Regis Tianjin 42 December 2019 December 2019 43 Champagne Sabering @ The St. Regis Tianjin Glitter Annual Party The St. Regis Tianjin showcased champagne @ InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel & Residences saberingat special occasions. Napoleon says “Champagne: in victory, one deserves it; in defeat, one needs it.” Dating back to the battles of Napoleon Bonaparte, who famously opened champagne with his saber in both victory and defeat, the art of sabrage is the signature ceremony of the St. Regis Evening Rituals series. Join us as the sun slips below the horizon as we celebrate the transition from day to evening. Take part in a rich celebration of storied history with champagne sabering at The St. Regis Tianjin. We cordially invite you to join the Champagne Sabering at The St. Regis Tianjin. The St. Regis Tianjin is an exquisite sanctuary of unsurpassed elegance at one of Tianjin’s most coveted addresses in the prestigious Heping district along the south bank of the picturesque Hai River. With its rich history as an international port city, Tianjin has for centuries been considered is the new landmark on the city’s skyline. Designed by the renowned the “Jin Men” or “Gateway” to Northern China. The architecture firm of Skidmore Owings and Merrill, the 18-floor building is St. Regis Tianjin honours and contemporizes that constructed of steel and glass in the shape of a hollowed cube that further tradition with a cutting-edge iconic design that complements the concept of “Jin Men.”

InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel & Residences successfully held 2019 Annual Party Open Day on 8th Swedish player Rebecca Peterson wins of November, 2019, at Jinhong Grand Ballroom. More than 200 distinguished guests and influential media WTA Tianjin Open were invited to gather together for the Chinoiserie Rebecca Peterson of Sweden won the women's singles title of the 2019 themed event and inspired the sensations with the WTA Tianjin Open after defeating Heather Watson of Britain 6-4, 6-4 in the glitter venue. final on Sunday. The Chinoiserie themed decoration created a perfect "I got my first WTA champion in Nanchang just a couple of weeks ago, and presentation of the uniqueness of the event. Guests now I got my second champion. Today was a really long day. It was raining were invited to enjoy annual party set menu prepared and we have no option, but to play indoors. They tried to make the best by outstanding culinary team and got chance to win situation and that is really appreciated." said Peterson. varies of prizes. The hotel also prepared a series of With the title, Paterson's ranking is about to rise to the 44th place, which is activities to provide more inspiration in organizing the highest in her career. annual party and glamour of InterContinental life experience for guests. Celebrate the great achievements of 2019 and plan for future at InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel & Residences, the top choice for prestigious events and luxury experience in Binhai New Area, with the exclusive annual party packages. Total area of over 16,000 square metres meeting and banquet venues with the highlights of a 1,370 sq. m grand ballroom with starry lights, find dining, personalized services and facilities will bring cosmopolitan trend feeling to all participants. Book over 50 tables and CNY200, 000 can receive one Presidential Suite voucher.

44 December 2019 December 2019 45 actions and words could be Those of neuropsychological however, is that they often manipulated by a media form, problems get the input of their fail to deliver a complete and which makes us believe that brain activity — mostly in the very well-rounded product. we get everything we want context of images or noise — The nootropics were usually when we go with something and forget about trying to get developed too narrowly as that our minds can only something similar to an average it would only optimize or Neurohacking imagine is supposed to be person's brain function, Vaughn improve one small aspect for very good. notes. This might happen cognition at the expense of By Rita Koch by altering their patterns of everyone else. For example, Neurohacking strategies may thinking, says Vaughn. Another the nootropic may enhance Great help to Science fall into several sectors — idea would be the feedback your mental energy, but it here are some of the most itself. The feelings of individuals doesn't help you concentrate, There was a time when “hack” alluded from essential techniques, and also about input could somehow but you'll lose the training a practical solution to a technical problem; the theory behind them. the word can cover pretty much everything result in a change throughout required to channel that now. There will be hacks of baking, hacks Brain stimulation the wiring of their brain. strength and disperse your energies. of efficiency, hacks of personal finance. It includes adding an Monitoring sleep Brain hacks, as well as Neurohacks, one of electromagnetic or magnetic Track, as well as adjusting the Conclusion the most Buzzi, mainly due to Silicon Valley force to non-neurotypical sleep habits accordingly. "In Thus, neurohacking, though programmers that often swear against persons to only certain areas either a lighter phase of sleep, new in the market, is helpful them as a way of boosting the cognitive of the brain to bring their people are much less groggy, in the treatment of people function, focus, along with creativity. Mic behaviour similar to that but make fewer mistakes," suffering from severe asked the neuroscientist to clarify what used in the neurotypical says Vaughn. He utilizes Sleep problems. Neurohacking methods are particularly brain. The Food and Drug Cycle, the application that promising, that are mostly hype, and what Administration licensed monitors your sleep patterns you can do with Neurohacking. transcranial magnetic dependent in your bed stimulation (TMS) of severe Is there going to be a day once you motions to rouse you in the depression in 2008 — an say, "I can't even read your brain, you lightest stage of your sleep. un-invasive type of brain understand!" and the answer is, "Oh, wait, stimulation that sends non- you will!" It might happen. Neuroscientists Nootropics 神经黑客 invasive electrical pulses are finding ways to decipher the minds of A further expression pulled 对科学的巨大帮助 to a brain. Ever since, while the people using computers. While this straight from those in the also obsessive-compulsive has been out of the works for centuries, future; nootropics also are 随着神经科学技术的不断突破，应用神经学 disorder, its FDA has licensed 和计算机技术来探索人们内心深处想法的神 academics at California University, known as "smart-drugs", but TMS of pain associated 经黑客（Neurohack）正在成为最流行的 Berkeley, meanwhile, are making real also "cognitive enhancers," yet 黑客之一。神经黑客策略可分为几个部分： with auras migraines. progress. Translating electrical activity any drugs, supplements, but According to Vaughn, from those in the brain through brainwave preferably substances that 脑刺激。将电或磁施加到大脑的某些区域， validated brain stimulation processing is one way of helping people claim to enhance cognitive 产生类似的神经行为活动。美国食品药物监 methods (including TMS or 督局已批准经颅磁刺激治疗抑郁症和偏头痛 living with dementia. For instance, who functions, mainly focus, electroconvulsive therapy) 的方法。这种刺激方式通常是安全的。 have problems with neurotransmitters recollection, creativity, and from an experienced conveying emotions to clear expression or motive. 神经反馈。使用脑测量设备，以及脑电图和 practitioner, such as retaining feelings prolonged sufficient to 功能磁共振成像，来改变思维模式，或通过 with a psychologist or Doing a quick online scan, get them together out before they are lost. 反馈本身对大脑神经回路进行改变。 neuroscientist, are usually you'll see that a proliferation On the other side, realizing that technology safe. for nootropics may have 睡眠监测。应用Sleep Cycle应用程序来监 and computers will eventually have keys to recently flooded its market. 控睡眠模式，在轻度睡眠中将人唤醒。 our innermost thoughts seems more than a Neurofeedback Some may be only riding little creepy. Implications of Neurohacking It uses a brain activity the wave, while some are 益智药。促神经药也被称为“智能药物”、 better-meaning and stronger- “认知增强剂”，来改善认知的某一方面， through the minds of people have measuring device, along with an 如注意力、记忆、创造力和提高动机。但全 explored about neuromarketing, which electroencephalogram (EEG) or designed. 面完整地改善认知的药物并不存在。 exploits the brains of individuals through perhaps a functional magnetic One common issue all over influencing their needs and wishes by resonance image scanner (fMRI). the spectrum for companies, advertising and marketing. In reality, the

46 December 2019 December 2019 47 Think back to your workout mind. However, the motivation to history reach that goal is not likely to last The first thing you have to do when as we all have to realize, it is not you start feeling the urge to give something that can be achieved in up is to figure out what’s going on. a few days. How to Stay Think back through your fitness history and see if there are patterns. So what you can do is set minor Have you had the same problems goals that actually can be achieved in before? If so, what’s causing those a few days or the next day perhaps. problems? It is called micro goal setting and Bet on your goals for real it could be anything like nailing a money Motivated Break down your regime and see handstand, or topping 10K on the This may sound a little harsh, but it is which part of it seems too difficult treadmill without any breaks or definitely worth a try. A few months to follow. It could be the early enhancing your core strength to do into your fitness routine, your slight to Work Out When You morning time slot that you can’t say a 1-minute leg raise. changes in appearance or weight keep up with, or a stringent diet may not be enough to keep you plan that makes you feel hungry All of these are little exercises that going. But once you see that your and deprived of your favourite you can totally nail once you set hard earned money is at stake, then Feel Like Quitting foods. It could even be something your mind to it. And needless to say it is likely to induce you to keep simple like an uncomfortable gym all of these are very important and going and do better perhaps. environment or trainer. amazing accomplishments that you totally need to share with your To help you in the process, there are Once you figure these things out friends and family. a number of fitness accountability By Barbara Ross and tweak your plan accordingly, apps available in the market. It You set your fitness goals for the next one year, chances are you’ll find your jam makes you set goals and holds you Reward yourself accountable, failing which you’ll be you buy fancy new shoes and workout clothes, back again. If there’s a lack of As is the case with anything in life, an forced to lose solid cash; the money and you join a cool gym. You start going and time, try working out for a shorter incentivised methodology will go a that you bet on your goal. you’re psyched as you start seeing some drastic period of time every day. If it’s the long way. It gets you more excited time slot, try picking a time you’re changes on the weigh scale. to reach your short terms goals and On the other hand, if you do meet comfortable with. allows you to indulge in the reward your goals you’ll win it all back, as guilt-free. For example, promise However, after 3 to 4 months of regular well. yourself to buy new workout gear workouts, for some reason, you no longer feel Engage in group workouts There’s nothing more motivating at the end of a month or when the “rush” you initially felt. Group workout regimes have been than a financial incentive in your you reach one of your short term found to be a lot more effective than fitness regime. solo ones. It is a scientific fact that is goals. Some other possible rewards Naturally, you start falling back on your regular could be a spa treatment, a new based on healthy competition. You Remember these things and change gym schedule. You find yourself re-thinking your book you’ve been wanting, a night feel naturally motivated to keep up your fitness plan when you start entire fitness plan and then it’s quick to escalate of Netflix and chill or a weekend with your group. This is true even slacking; you’re sure to find some to not going at all. getaway, etc. if it is just one friend at the gym; major differences. someone who has similar fitness This is typically what happens to almost every goals as yours and someone who person who embarks on an initially motivated is more motivated than, or just as workout journey. Once the slacking starts, it is motivated as you are. Once you 当你想放弃健身时，如何保持动力 quite difficult to get back on track. start working out together, you 当你经过一段时间的健身训练，热情开始冷却并出现松懈时，可以尝试以下几点来保持住健身的动 start sharing your progress and 力。 you engage in healthy competition Here are a few things you can practically do to 回想一下过去的健身时光。你需要弄清究竟什么导致了动力的缺失，可能是时间安排不当，或是过 stay motivated when you find yourself starting with one another. This will definitely 于严格的饮食计划，以及不适合的健身环境或教练等。并相应调整你的计划。 keep you from slacking on your to lose interest. 参与团体健身。研究证实团体锻炼比个人健身要更加有效，因为这是建立在良性竞争的基础上。与 routines. 一群人一起锻炼，分享自己的进步，会让自己在日常生活中不懈怠。设立小的、短期的健身目标。从一些几天内就会实现的训练目标开始，一旦下定决心就会完成，这 Set minor, real and ultra- 些小的目标会组成未来非常重要和惊人的成就。 short term fitness goals 奖励自己。为短期健身目标设立一个完成奖赏，如新的训练装备、周末度假等等。 When you start working out, you, 下注金钱。使用一些达不到目标就损失实实在在金钱的健身程序，会促使你继续坚持下去，也许会 of course, have your end goals in 完成得更好。

48 December 2019 December 2019 49 Look up any hair and nail health Celiac disease or during pregnancy, What should be noted here is article online and you’ll see the there may arise a mild deficiency, in that hair loss may occur due to a first recommendation to be Biotin which case the symptoms would be number of other factors, including supplements. Clearly, we know that dry, patchy skin, excessive hair loss, a deficiency of Biotin. Hence, Biotin Biotin is something that benefits brittle nails, etc. supplements may only provide the hair, skin and nails. It’s appears significant results in cases where as no rocket science. Benefits of Biotin there actually is a Biotin deficiency. But is it really true? for the hair skin It does not cover for other forms of hair damage. What exactly is Biotin? How much and nails For skin health too, Biotin of it do we really need? And does it According to a study conducted deficiency may be one of many actually promote hair, skin and nail among 8 participants with brittle reasons causing dry and troubled health? nails, the nail health and thickness of the entire lot improved by 25% skin, which makes it effective for people with a real deficiency of the Let’s address all these questions after regularly consuming 2.5 Mcg same. Benefits of and bring to light the importance of Biotin per day for around 6 to 15 of Biotin in our body. Especially months. If you’ve been taking Biotin if you’re someone who tried There have also been several other supplements with no substantial By Barbara Ross supplements and didn’t seem to similar studies conducted on improvement in your skin or hair work, breaking down the role of participants with brittle nails, most health, it may be time to rethink the nutrient can help you figure out of which resulted positively, after your diet. where you went wrong. regular consumption of Biotin. 生物素对于头发、皮肤 Biotin Why do you need Even so, there have not been any 和指甲的益处 extensive researches conducted for Hair, Skin & Nails Biotin? on how exactly Biotin cures brittle Biotin performs many different nails. However, a deficiency of 生物素被大量证实有益于头发、皮肤 By Barbara Ross functions in the body, the main 和指甲的健康，但对于生物素，我们 Biotin is known to cause brittle 究竟了解多少呢？ one being conversion of food into nails. energy. Being water soluble, our body is not capable of storing it, Similarly, in terms of hair health, 什么是生物素？ which makes it necessary for us to Biotin is known to promote healthy, 生物素本质是一种水溶性B族维生 strong and long hair. However, 素，对于人体健康非常关键。生物素 consume Biotin on a daily basis. 主要用于将食物转化为能量，众所周 It also aids in the functioning of there is very little evidence to 知，它可以改善头发、皮肤和指甲的 enzymes called carboxylases that support this claim. Once again, a 健康。 play a vital role in the production of deficiency of Biotin leads to severe 人体为何需要生物素？ glucose and other fatty acids in the hair loss which points to the fact 生物素在体内发挥着多种功能。由于 body. that it is important for hair health. 生物素是水溶性，无法在体内贮存，我们必须要每天消耗生物素，将食物 For the same reason, Biotin 转化为能量。生物素还辅助羧化酶发 What How much Biotin do supplements are often marketed as 挥作用，产生体内葡萄糖和其他脂肪酸。 is Biotin? you need in a day? a remedy or a solution for hair loss 一天需要多少生物素？ Biotin is essentially a water The commonly recommended or damaged hair. 通常推荐的生物素摄入量是成人每天 soluble B vitamin; that is, it is a part consumption level is about 5 大概30微克，母乳喂养中的妇女每天 of the B complex family of vitamins. Mcg (Micrograms) of Biotin per 35微克。生物素很容易通过饮食摄 Needless to say, just like all B vitamins, it is day among infants and about 取。 very crucial for general health and overall well- 30 Mcg among adults. Among 生物素对头发、皮肤和指甲的益处 being. It is also called Vitamin H or Vitamin B7. breastfeeding women though, 研究发现，生物素的缺乏是导致指甲 The “H” in Vitamin H, stood for “Haar and Haut”, the recommendation is 35 Mcg 出现脆化的原因；生物素可以促进头发的强壮和不断生长，生物素的缺乏 which is German for hair and skin.It mostly per day. 导致严重的脱发；生物素的缺乏还会 helps convert food into energy, which makes Since our bodies need Biotin in 导致皮肤干燥或其他许多问题。 it essential for basic living. Additionally, as fairly small quantities on a daily mentioned before, it is known to improve basis, there are lesser chances hair, skin and nail health. We’ll discuss for a Biotin deficiency. It is easily that in a bit. available on an average diet. However, in special cases like

50 December 2019 December 2019 51 • Pregnant women and couples Zika can also be transmitted For those who have recently been trying to become pregnant during sex and condoms are to a place in which Zika is present, within three months of the best measure to prevent the there are some steps that should travel should work with transmission of Zika virus to male be taken after travel in those areas their healthcare providers to or female partners. There are are completed. consider the risks and possible both male and female condoms • Mosquito bites should be consequences of travel. and to be the most effective, prevented for 3 weeks after • If there is an area in which there they should be used from start to returning from travel. is a Zika outbreak, pregnant finish. Condoms should be used • Women should wait at least woman should NOT travel to during all forms of sex, including two months after travel to try that country. vaginal, anal, oral, and even while and get pregnant. • Women trying to get pregnant sharing sex toys. Not having sex • Man should wait at least should talk to their healthcare will eliminate the risk of getting three months before trying to provider. Zika during sex. Pregnant couples conceive with their partner. • All people who are traveling to who have a partner who travelled an area with a current or past to or lives in an area with a risk of At the time in which this article Zika outbreak should take steps Zika should use condoms every was written there are no current to prevent mosquito bites and time they have sex or should not outbreaks of Zika. That does not sexual transmission of Zika. have sex during the extent of the mean that Zika is not present pregnancy. ZIKA VIRUS anymore, it just means there By Kate Stone are not high rates of Zika being transmitted at this given time. Zika virus is a disease that is spread to people primarily However, there are still many through a bite from a mosquito infected with zika. For the The best way to prevent countries that have reported Zika general population, zika has minimal to no symptoms, but an cases before and the precautions infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Zika from being transmitted and preventative measures These birth defects are most commonly microcephaly, where by mosquito bites is to: addressed above should not be the baby’s head is smaller than expected, but it can include taken lightly. other brain defects also. A pregnant woman, who becomes • Use Environmental infected with zika, can pass the virus to her foetus during Protection Agency pregnancy or around the time of birth. In addition, a person (EPA) registered insect 寨卡病毒, 你需要担忧吗? with Zika can also pass the virus to his or her sex partners. repellents. 寨卡病毒会通过携带该病毒的蚊子叮咬而传给人们。对于一般人群，寨卡病毒的症 There are many people who are infected with Zika, but don’t • Wear long-sleeved shirts 状不明显，但妇女在怀孕期间若感染寨卡 show any signs or symptoms. Those who do show symptoms, and long pants. 病毒，会导致新生儿严重的缺陷。寨卡病毒也可通过性行为进行传播。 usually only have mild variation of fever, rash, headache, joint • Sleep under a mosquito pain, red eyes, or muscle pain. If an individual has travelled to bed net if air-conditioned 寨卡病毒通常只会出现轻微的发热、皮 a country with Zika recently and is showing these symptoms, 疹、头痛或关节肌肉疼痛。如果有前往寨 he should see his healthcare provider. There is no specific or screened rooms are not 卡病毒的国家的经历而出现这些症状，请 medication for Zika, but your doctor may order tests to look available, or if sleeping 及时前往就医。若有可能前往寨卡病毒风险的地区，必须采取预防措施，怀孕的妇 for Zika or similar viruses like dengue fever and chikungunya. outdoors. 女应尽量取消前往这些地区，试图怀孕的夫妇在出发前应与医生进行咨询，考虑可 China is one of many countries that have the mosquitos that 能的风险并采取相应措施。 carry Zika, Ae. Aegypti and Ae. albopictus, but have had no reported Zika cases. This means it is the most important for 防止寨卡病毒的方法包括使用环境保护署批准的驱虫剂、穿长衫长裤、睡觉时挂蚊 pregnant woman to be cognizant of mosquito bites and to 帐等。由于寨卡病毒也可以通过性行为传 try their best to prevent them from occurring. If there is a 播，前往或居住在寨卡病毒风险地区应尽 potential for travel to areas in which there is a risk of Zika, 量使用避孕套，或不发生性行为。 precautions must be taken.

52 December 2019 December 2019 53 Frozen 2 Revel’s World of The year's most eagerly anticipated animation Shakespeare of the year follows Elsa as she answers a Revel has only one negative – a single viewing will haunt mysterious call from afar and heads off on an you for years. Take the day off of work if you have to, but epic journey with Olaf, Anna, Kristoff and Sven. don’t miss this show. Expect more magic and a ton of new earworms Revel’s World of Shakespeare was written and will be

that you will never, ever dislodge from your TRE performed by Joseph Graves, directed by himself, as brain. well. Graves draws heavily on his considerable personal experiences with Shakespearean plays and study of the Date: 2019.11.22 - 2019.12.22. plays’ articulations. Graves magically weaves a wildly THE A comedic and deeply moving tale of childhood confusion and exploration, relating it all to the greatest of English The Extraordinary Journey of writers, William Shakespeare. MOVIE the Fakir Date: 2019.12.25. Venue: Longfu Theatre, 47 Longfusi Jie, 隆福剧场, 北京市东城区隆 Ever since discovering that he was poor, Ajatashatru Dongcheng district, Beijing 福寺大街47号 Lavash Patel has spent all his life in a small Mumbai neighbourhood tricking people with street magic and fakir stunts and doing everything he can to escape his situation. One day, he sets out on a journey to find his Piano Recital by Stephen Kovacevich estranged father, but instead gets dragged on a never- Stephen Kovacevich is one of the most searching interpreters. ending adventure that includes crushing on a woman As a pianist he has won unsurpassed admiration for his he swindled, traveling to London in an Ikea wardrobe, a playing of Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Schubert. Born in Louis Vitton case to Rome and a hot air balloon to Libya, the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe, Dhanush's Los Angeles, Stephen Kovacevich made his concert debut as a all while being chased by a cab driver he swindled in charming performance will keep you glued throughout this pianist at the age of eleven. When he was eighteen, he moved Paris. Based on the novel The Extraordinary Journey of English-language French adventure comedy. to England to study with Dame Myra Hess. Kovacevich’s works with EMI include a set of the 32 Beethoven Sonatas Date: 2019.11.29 - 2019.12.29. completed in 2003, hailed as one of the most authoritative ever recorded. He has appeared with many of the world’s finest conductors, including Colin Davis, Bernard Haitink, Titanic: The Musical Simon Rattle, Georg Solti and etc. His chamber music partners Renaud Capuçon, Kyung-wha Chung, Emmanuel include Jacqueline du Pré, Martha Agerich, Gautier Capuçon, Pahud and etc. Sarah Lucas, one of Britain's leading and most influential P ERFORM AN CE artists, is holding her largest solo exhibition to date in Asia at Date: 2019.12.04. Venue: : Tianjin Grand Theatre, 58-1 Pingjiang the Red Brick Art Museum. Her first solo exhibition in China, 天津大剧院,天津市河西区 featuring more than 100 of her absurd, funny, feminist Rd, Hexi, Tianjin 平江道58-1号 works from her thirty-year career, the exhibit showcases her past and latest pieces created in a wide range of mediums which exams gender, sexuality, class and all aspects of identity. Urna Chahar-Tugehi EXHIBITIO N Urna was born in a family of herders in the grasslands of the Date: Venue: Beijing Red Brick Art Musuem, 景山前街4号, 东城区北京 Ordos Plateau in Inner Mongolia, a society where singing was Till 2020.02.16. Shunbai Road Chaoyang Beijing a part of everyday life. Her first musical training was learning to play the yangqin with a professor from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, who was visiting Hohhot. Beatrich Then, at the age of 18, she moved to study at the Shanghai Beatrich has made a splash since she came onto the music Conservatory, a challenging step since she had no knowledge scene with her singles 'About' and 'Superstar'. Her music of the Chinese language. has been streamed over a billion times in China alone. She now performs around the world and moves between Her unique sound brings together vocals reminiscent of Bavaria, Germany and in Cairo, Egypt. In 2003, she was Billie Eilish, big beats and lulls that will draw you into her awarded the RUTH prize in Germany for Best International beautiful lyrics. Join her for an evening at Tango and prepare Artist. to be blown away by this rising star. P ERFORM AN CE Date: 2019.12.08. Venue: Forbidden City Concert Hall (FCCH), Xichang’an 中山公园音乐堂,东城区西 Date: 2019.12.10. Venue: Tango,79 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng 东城区和平里西街79号糖果三层, Jie Tiananmen, Dongcheng District, Beijing 长安街中山公园内,北京

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Heping district Tian Tai Xuan 天泰轩中餐厅 traditional decor gives special care to French cuisine, wine and great T: +86 22 8761 3413 A: 49F, Tangla Hotel Tianjin, No.219 和平区河北路292号先农大院内 H P Elegant interior includes a private each dish's detail and presentation. atmosphere. E: [email protected] Nanjing Road Heping District T: +86 22 5835 2895 elevator serving ten luxurious private 11:30-14:00; 17:30-21:30. A: Cross of Nanjin Lu and Jinzhou Dao, W: veneziaclubrestaurant.jimdo.com 和平区南京路219号 dining rooms. A: 2F, Main Building, Tianjin Yan Yuan Heping district 天津唐拉雅秀酒店49楼 Bella Milano Hand Made Gelato H A: 1 - 2F, The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin, International Hotel, Zi Jin Shan Lu, Hexi 和平区南京路与锦州道交口 H OSTERIA Pizza - Bar - Music T: +86 22 2321 5888 ext. 5109 P 贝拉米兰意式手工冰激凌 No. 167 Dagubei Road, Heping District District T: +86 22 2723 9363, +86 P OSTERIA意大利餐厅 (Hisense Plaza) 海信广场店河西区紫金山路 A: No.86 Chifeng Road, Heping district, 和平区大沽北路167号 18702200612 Seitaro 清太郎日本料理 A: No.188 Jie Fang Road 3F, 天津燕园国际大酒店主楼2层 Tianjin H 天津丽思卡尔顿酒店一楼和二楼 One of Tianjin's best Japanese Heping District, Tianjin 天津市和平区赤峰道86号 X T: +86 22 5809 5098 T: +86 22 2731 3388 ext.1825/1826 Maxim's De Paris 马克西姆法餐厅 Restaurants which features a wide 和平区解放路188号3层 H T: 186 2243 8173 (Enrico) P One of the world's best French selection of regional specialties for T: +86 22 23198315 Qing Palace 青天轩 Din Tai Fung 鼎泰丰 restaurant features classic and modern O: Everyday 11:30 - 14:00; 18:00 - 22:00 H H lunch and dinner including a teppan X World-renowned dumpling restaurant, E: [email protected] H (International Trade Centre) P Offers distinctive Sichuan & modern French dishes. and sushi counter. X 天津国贸购物中心店 Cantonese cuisine in a refined offering delectable fillings and great A: No.2 Changde Dao, Heping District 11:30-14:30; 17:00-22:30. A: 3F, No.39 Nanjing Road, International ambience. From home-style dishes to variety. 和平区常德道2号 A: 2F, Tianjin Yan Yuan International Trade Centre, Hexi District, Tianjin royal cuisine. 11:30-14:40, 17:30-21:50. T: +86 22 2332 9966 Hotel, Zi Jin Shan Lu, Hexi District 河西区南京路39号天津国贸购物中心 11:30-14:30; 18:00-22:30. A: No. 18, the junction of Zi Jin Shan Lu 天津燕园国际大酒店2楼 3层 A: 6F, Tangla Hotel Tianjin, No. 219, and Binshui Dao, Hexi District Indian T: +86 22 2335 0909 T: +86 22 59907159 Nanjing Lu, Heping District 河西区宾水道与紫金山路交口18号和平区南京路219号 T: +86 22 2813 8138 H 福の家 Japanese Restaurant (Metropolitan Plaza) The Golden Fork Authentic Indian H 天津唐拉雅秀酒店6楼 W: dintaifung.com.cn H X 福之家日本料理店 P 世纪都会店 P Restaurant T: +86 22 2321 5888 ext. 5106 The restaurant specialises in all the A: 6F - 606, No.183 Nanjing Road, 金叉子印度餐厅 N Fu Quan Pavilion H THE CORNER•CHANCE finest delicacies from Japan. Metropolitan Plaza, Heping District, A: Crossing of Qixiang Tai Lu and Ying 瀛轩 K 赛象中餐厅福泉阁 P 考恩餐饮&文化空间 A: 2F, Mimi Park, Dadao Area, Youyi Tianjin N Diantai Dao, Heping District K Fu Quan Pavilion offers cozy dining Memorable and Personalized Dinning Nan Lu, Hexi District (Opposite to 和平区南京路183号世纪都会商厦 Relax with a cup of tea in this Imperial 和平区气象台路与电台道交口(医科 atmosphere, and characterised by Experience Meijiang Convention Centre) 6层606号 courtyard-inspired restaurant, serving 大学游泳馆对面) a selection of Chinese specialties from Hangzhou dishes. A: No.101-102 Harbin Rd, Heping 河西区友谊南路大岛商业广场2楼 T: +86 22 2335 7567 different provinces. A: Saixiang Hotel, No. 8, Meiyuan Lu, District, Tianjin (梅江会展中心对面) Contact (Chinese): 138 2167 9729 at nd Huayuan High-tech Industrial Park, 和平区哈尔滨道102增101号 T: +86 22 5889 7478 A: 2 Floor, Conrad Tianjin, No. 46, Mr. Li 李经理 Contact (Foreigner): 150 Nankai District T: +86 22 8321 9717 Tianta Road, Nankai District 2250 5448 at Mohamed 默罕穆德南开区天塔道46号南开区新技术产业园区 LE CROBAG – Tianjin Store N 天津康莱德酒店二层华苑产业区梅苑路8号赛象酒店内 K Le Crobag 德国面包房 T: +86 22 2376 8888 A: Room 109, Buliding A2 , Binshui T: +86 22 5888 6666 West road, Nankai District ,Tianjin 南开区奥城商业广场 A2商9 T: +86 22 23741921

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Kawa Sushi Lounge Fire House H 汌•寿司酒廊 H Coffee Shops P A: 7/F, Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin, 138 X 浓舍 Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin An international Steakhouse featuring 和平区赤峰道138号天津四季酒店7层 a wood burning grill as the centerpiece H Riviera Restaurant H La Semana T: +86 22 2716 6262 of the restaurant. P Drei Kronen 1308 Brauhaus P 蔚蓝海法餐厅西班牙餐厅(和平店) 11:30-14:00; 17:00-22:00. 路德维格·1308 德餐啤酒坊 Riviera brings the casually elegant A: No.25 Yingchunli, Wu jia yao er hao Thai The world's oldest heritage brewery refined dining experience to Tianjin A: 1F, Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Road, Heping District, Tianjin joins Tianjin's growing segment of featuring | REVISED 17.08.11 modern- TO REPLACE PREVIOUS VERSION Mediterranean | Hotel 16 Binshui Road, Hexi District 天津市和平区吴家窑二号路迎春里25 good international restaurants. You're -French dishes paired with selections 河西区宾水道16号万丽天津宾馆1层门底商 Pattaya Thai Restaurant H greeted by the stainless-steel brew T: +86 22 5822 3388 天津芭提雅泰国餐厅 from an supurb list of international T: +86 22 2335 6748 THE CORNER•CHANCE P tanks, featuring dark beer, wheat beer H A: Italian Style Street, Hebei District wines. +86 138 2048 8636 P 考恩餐饮&文化空间 and lager. Terrace Café 河北区意式风情街 Till 0 am. O: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:00 - 22:00 H A: No.101-102 Harbin Rd, Heping A: 1F-2F, bldg. 5, Jinwan Plaza, Jiefang X 燕园咖啡厅 T: A: 1F, The St. Regis Tianjin. No. 158, Prague Restaurant District, Tianjin +86 22 24458789 Bei Lu, Heping District A great location to have a very relaxed H Zhang Zizhong Dao, Heping District P 布拉格餐厅和平区哈尔滨道102增101号和平区解放北路津湾广场5号楼1-2层 meal, in front of a wonderful garden. Southeast Asian 和平区张自忠路158号 A: No.83 ChongQing Road, Heping T: +86 22 8321 9717 T: +86 22 2321 9199 天津瑞吉金融街酒店一层 06:00-23:00. District, Tianjin (West of MinYuan Bam Bou A: 1F, Tianjin Yan Yuan International N T: +86 22 5830 9962 Square) The CORNER•ACADEMY K 竹影 Hotel, Zi Jin Shan Lu, Hexi District H 和平区重庆道83号(民园广场西楼) P 考恩预约品鉴店 Approachable, fun and passionate, 河西区紫金山路 the hotel's signature restaurant is an O: 10.00am - 0:00 Enjoy great wines, whiskys & hand- 天津燕园国际大酒店1层 intimate venue focusing on Southeast T: +86 22 8312 2718 crafted cocktails from around the world. T: +86 22 2731 3388 Asian home-style dishes and classic blue frog (Riverside 66) A: No. 86 Harbin Rd., Heping District, ZEST H pan-Asian flavors. Seasonal Tastes H P 蓝蛙（恒隆广场店） Tianjin A: 1st Floor, Conrad Tianjin, No. 46, H P 香溢 -全日餐厅 H Mug German Restaurant Beer House 和平区哈尔滨道86号 P “知味”全日餐厅 A: Unit 3009, Riverside 66, No. 166 Tianta Road, Nankai District A heady mix of gastronomy and X 麦谷德餐啤酒坊 Offers guests an innovative combination Xing’an Road, Heping District T: +86 22 2711 9871 南开区天塔道46号 entertainment, drawing inspiration The menu offers a collection of four of Asian and international cuisine. 和平区兴安路166号恒隆广场3009室天津康莱德酒店一层 from the sensory feasts of Hong authentic German beers, specially 00:06-10:00; 11:30-14:30; 17:30-21:30. imported from Germany, to provide the T: +86 22 23459028 T: +86 22 5888 6666 A: 1F, The Westin Tianjin, Kong's open-air dining culture, the ultimate German experience! blue frog (Joy City) No. 101, Nanjing Road, Heping District aromatic romance of Italian bistros and N A: No. 1-115, Zonglv Garden, 和平区南京路101号 the elegant minimalism of Japanese K 蓝蛙(大悦城店） Zhujiang Dao, Hexi District Western 天津君隆威斯汀酒店1层 delicacies. A: 1F-J02, IF Street, Joy City, st (Face to the Fuli Bus Station) Nanmen Wai Dajie, Heping District T: +86 22 2389 0088 A: 1 Floor, The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin, No. 167 Dagubei Road, Heping District, 河西区珠江道富力津门湖棕桐花园底南门外大街大悦城如果街1F-J02 Cielo Italian Restaurant H Bistro Thonet H Promenade Restaurant Tianjin 和平区大沽北路167号商1-115号 T: +86 22 27358751 P 意荟•意大利餐厅 H 庭悦咖啡 P P 河岸国际餐厅天津丽思卡尔顿酒店一楼 T: +86 22 8815 8577 A: 9/F, Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin, 138 Trolley Bar & Grille As the viewing café in Qing Wang Featuring gorgeous views of the N Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin T: +86 22 5809 5109 Fu, Bistro Thonet gives you beautiful Hai River, Promenade provides the PAULANER Tianjin K 乔尼西餐厅和平区赤峰道138号天津四季酒店9层 H A: Aocheng Plaza, Tianjin 22/23-119, scenery with flourishing vegetation. It exclusive dining experience with South Café BLD B 普拉那啤酒坊 T: H provides various Chinese and Western +86 22 2716 6263 East Asia flavors, Indian gourmet, Paulaner's only flagship store in Tianjin Nankai District, Tianjin X 饕廊南开区奥城商业广场天玺22,23号楼 cuisine, business lunch and afternoon Chinese and Western traditional cuisine authorized by the headquarters in La Sala Lobby Lounge BLD offers buffets for each meal period 底商119 tea in both indoor and outdoor venues. H and more. 06:00 - 22:00 Munich, Germany. 10:30-24:00, Sun- P 四季•大堂酒廊 with open kitchens that give the guest A: No.55, Chongqing Dao, Heping Thu T: +86 15222091582 A: 2/F, Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin, 138 A: 1F, The St. Regis Tianjin, No. 158, a feeling they are dining in the kitchen District Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin Zhang Zizhong Lu, Heping District itself. 10:30-02:00; Fri, Sat & Holidays 和平区重庆道55号庆王府院内和平区张自忠路158号 A: Venice Square, Italian Territory, H Browns Bar & Restaurant 和平区赤峰道138号天津四季酒店2层 06:00-24:00. T: +86 22 8713 5555, 天津瑞吉金融街酒店一层 No. 429-431, Shengli Lu, Hebei District P 勃朗斯英式酒吧餐厅 T: +86 22 2716 6261 A: 1F, Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview st +86 22 5835 2555 河北区胜利路429-431号 A: No.108-111, 1 Floor T: +86 22 5830 9959 Hotel No.16 Binshui Dao, Hexi District, W: qingwangfu.com 1863 The Ding Room Tianjin 意大利风情区威尼斯广场 Min Yuan Stadium, Heping District H 和平区重庆道83号 P 1863 至尊西餐厅河西区宾水道16号万丽天津宾馆1层 T: +86 22 2446 8192 民园广场西楼一层108-111号 A: 1F, The Astor Hotel, Tianjin, No. 33, T: +86 22 5822 3388 Tea Houses Café Vista T: +86 22 88370588/88370688 Tai’er Zhuang Lu, Heping District H H Yang Lou Tea House 洋楼茶园和平区台儿庄路33号 D 美食汇全日餐厅 E: [email protected] P Tea house in a villa where you can 天津利顺德大饭店1层 Café Vista redefines the standard of watch TV, search the internet and play T: +86 22 5852 6888 H Habuka the Butcher all-day dining service at international H Brownie Bistro Bar mahjong. 09:30-02:00 P 羽深肉铺 hotels. D 布朗尼西餐酒吧 A: The junction of Kunming Lu and N Brasserie on G A: No.187, Chengdu Road, Heping A: 1F, Wanda Vista Tianjin, 486 Bahao A: No.55, Music Street, Bawei Lu, Chongqing Dao, Heping District K 美庭 Road, Da Zhi Gu, Hedong District Hedong District 和平区重庆道与昆明路交口 District, Tianjin N Hard Rock Cafe, Tianjin Enjoy lively open kitchens and weekly/ 河东区大直沽八号路486号河东区八纬路音乐街55号和平区成都道187号 K 天津硬石餐厅 T: +86 22 2339 8882 seasonal specialties, and treat yourself to T: +86 22 8338 5251 天津万达文华酒店一层 T: +86 22 6089 3448 or A: No.56 Tianta Road, Nankai mouthwatering pastries and desserts. +86 157 2205 2242 T: +86 22 2462 6888 137 5202 0168 A: 1st Floor, Conrad Tianjin, No. 46, Tianta District Road, Nankai District 南开区天塔道56号 N Nan Duo Shi 南多世南开区天塔道46号 K Afro - Portuguese Restaurant 水上公园正门斜对过天津康莱德酒店一层 A: No.12 Ning Le Xi Li, Shuishang Dong T: +86 22 2351 7625 T: +86 22 5888 6666 Road,Nankai District. Tianjin. 天津市南开区水上东路宁乐西里12号 T: +86 22 2374 0090

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River Lounge 畔吧 WE Brewery Bars & Discos H H KTVs N ThaiFe Spa 泰菲SPA P Leave your footprint on the Haihe P Tianjin's nano craft brewery. K For RMB350 you can get full-body Eastern Pearl 东方之珠KTV River. The latest address for an The Craft Beer mecca in town. H relaxing massage. Definitely worth N CHA afternoon rendez-vous. A: 4 Yi He Li, Xi An Road, Heping P This KTV offers a wide assortment of trying. Raffles Medical Tianjin Clinic K 洽堂 entertainment and relaxation. You can H O: 09:30 - 01:30 District, Tianjin A: No.14, Diantai Dao, Heping District X A: 1F Apartment Building, Tianjin Yan A stunning bar anchors this stylish A: 1F, The St. Regis Tianjin. No. 158, 和平区西安道怡和里4号 sing, visit the buffet, play a game or go 南开区电台道14号 Yuan International Hotel, Zi Jin Shan lounge, the perfect setting to linger a Zhang Zizhong Lu, Heping District T: +86 18630888114 to the spa! 24 hours. T: +86 22 2781 1061 Road, He Xi District, Tianjin 300074 while with a cup of caringly prepared 和平区张自忠路158号 W: www.webrewery.com A: No. 2, Guizhou Lu, Heping District 河西区紫金山路 tea complemented by the hotel's 和平区贵州路2号天津瑞吉金融街酒店一层 N Shan Ru SPA 善如美容美体SPA 天津燕园国际大酒店公寓楼一层 signature afternoon tea. T: +86 22 2781 6666 K st T: +86 22 5830 9958 H The Lounge 澜庭聚 A: Opposite of No.18 Shiying Road, T: +86 22 2352 0143 A: 1 Floor, Conrad Tianjin, No. 46, W: stregis.com/tianjin X This is the heart and soul of the hotel Nankai District, Tianjin Tianta Road, Nankai District with a buzz of activity and professional H Holiday KTV 好乐迪南开区宁家房子士英路18号对面 Tianjin Congramarie Gynecology & 南开区天塔道46号 X One of the most popular KTVs in Tianjin H H The Lobby Lounge 大堂酒廊 offering of classic cocktails, wines and T: +86 13752305090 X Obstetrics Hospital 天津康莱德酒店一层 st entertainment that offers the most P A: 1 Floor, The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin, foods throughout the day and night. 天津坤如玛丽妇产医院 T: +86 22 5888 6666 No. 167, Dagubei Road, Heping District, elegant decoration and conditions. 06:00-01:00. Tattoo Studios Tianjin's first international 3H (Holistic- Tianjin A: 1F, Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview 24 hours. care, Hotel-style, Home-warm) H FLAIR Bar and Restaurant 和平区大沽北路167号 Hotel, No.16 Binshui Dao, Hexi District, A: 3F, Shuiying Lanting Building, H Ink Tattoo 墨颜刺青 gynecological hospital. P FLAIR 餐厅酒吧天津丽思卡尔顿酒店一楼 Tianjin Pingshan Dao, Hexi District P Owned by artist Zhang, the store is tiny A: No.488 Jiefang Nan Lu, Hexi District 河西区平山道水映兰庭商业3层 Featuring made-to-order sushi and T: +86 22 5857 8888 ext. 5091 河西区宾水道16号万丽天津宾馆1层 but inviting and the workroom is fully (opposite to Huan Bohai Automobile contemporary interpretations of W: ritzcarlton.com/tianjin T: +86 22 5822 3388 T: +86 22 2355 2888 equipped. City) Southeast Asian appetizers and 11:00-21:00. Muse Bar 缪斯酒吧河西区解放南路488号 snack foods, extravagant collection H Violet Lounge A: No. 111, the junction of Shanxi Lu P A: Junction of Xi'an Dao and Liuzhou N 紫 Beauty Salons (环渤海汽车城对面) of Champagne and whiskeys, a live K and Jinzhou Dao, Heping District Lu, Heping District A: Building C6-107-108, Magnetic T: +86 22 5878 5555 DJ to shape the night's character and CHINA ROAD 重道造型和平区山西路与锦州道交口111号和平区西安道与柳州路交口 Plaza, Nankai District H Tianjin's only cigar lounge enhance 南开区时代奥城商业广场C6-107-108 P A Chic salon adjoins to one of the T: +86 22 2730 6615 Women's and Children's Specialized FLAIR's mystique. T: +86 22 5836 5608 busiest CBD areas. Fashion is the word N T: +86 22 2347 7699 K Health 1st Floor, The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin, A: H SITONG Bar 昔唐音乐酒吧 that best describes the decorated Hospitals 美中宜和医疗集团天津美中宜和妇儿 No. 167 Dagubei Road, Heping District P Favoured for the last couple years by Mama Mia 妈妈咪呀音乐酒吧 hairdressers. 医院和平区大沽北路167号 H Arrail Dental Tianjin International most expats as the place to end their B Release yourself with our music. Lead A: 16-201, Jinde Block, the junction of H A: No. 21, ShuiShangGongYuan East 天津丽思卡尔顿酒店一楼 nights dancing and meeting friends. Kunming Lu & Lanzhou Dao, Heping P Building Clinic yourself with our culture. Embrace 瑞尔齿科 Road, Nankai District T: +86 22 5809 5099 20:30-03:00. yourself with our style. District. 南开区水上公园东路21号 A: -1F, Olympic Tower Tianjin, Chengdu 和平区昆明路与兰州道交口 A: Rm 302, Tianjin International China Bleu A: No. 437, Shengli Lu, Italian Style T: +86 22 5898 2012 H 中国蓝酒吧 Dao, Heping District 金德园16-201. Building, No. 75 Nanjing Rd, Heping P The highest bar in Tianjin, on the 50th Town, Hebei District District 400 10000 16 和平区成都道奥林匹克大厦负1层 T: +86 138 0308 8908 floor of the Tangla Hotel Tianjin. Great 河北区意大利风情区胜利路437号和平区南京路75号天津国际大厦 W: amcare.com.cn T: +86 22 2337 7177 T: +86 22 2445 9905 A: No. 23 Binyou Dao, Hexi District. live jazz/funk music every night. 河西区宾友道23号 302室 18:30-03:00. H Qba Bar Q吧 T: T: +86 2836 9769 +86 22 2331 6219/10/67 A: 50F, Tangla Hotel Tianjin, P Savour authentic Latino food, drinks H Churchill Wine & Cigar Bar 24Hr Emergency Line: No. 219, Nanjing Lu, Heping District and music. 18:30-01:00. D 丘吉尔红酒雪茄吧 H AY Hair Salon +86 150 0221 9613 和平区南京路219号 A: 2F, The Westin Tianjin, Tianjin's leading venue for X The owner Andy, who speaks fluent W: arrail-dental.com 天津唐拉雅秀酒店50层 No. 101, Nanjing Road, Heping District connoisseurs. With its excellent array English, is the best hairdresser in town T: +86 22 2321 5888 ext. 5293 和平区南京路101号 of wines and cigars, Churchill is the 天津君隆威斯汀酒店2层 natural choice for an evening of for foreigners. 09:00-20:00. Le Procope Lounge 普蔻酒廊 A: 08-01, Wutong apartment, the H T: +86 22 2389 0088 timeless perfection. P Elegant, sleek, relaxed. You will want to A:1F, Wanda Vista Tianjin, 486 Bahao junction of Zhujiang Dao and Jiulian dress-up before going to Le Procope. H The Bar KEI 桂酒吧 Shan, Hexi District P Road, Da Zhi Gu, Hedong District Luxury and comfort are the core ideas. 20:00-01:00 (Sun-Thur), 河东区大直沽八号路486号河西区珠江道与九连山交口 Tianjin United Family Hospital 10:00-03:00. 20:00-03:00 (Fri-Sat). 天津万达文华酒店一层梧桐底商8号楼1门 H A: -1F, International Building Tianjin, X 天津和睦家医院 A: The Junction of Chengde Dao and T: +86 22 2462 6888 T: +86 22 2374 1333 Shandong Lu, Heping District No. 75, Nanjing Road, Heping District The first international-standard OPI Nail Salon OPI 美甲和平区承德道和山东路交口和平区南京路国际大厦负一层 N foreign-funded hospital in Tianjin, N GAL Whiskey & Cocktail K Which girl doesn’t like OPI ? This salon T: +86 22 2711 9858 T: +86 186 2221 6635 offering authentic western-style K 良果酒吧 is a right place to take care of your nails. medical services. The St. Regis Bar 瑞吉酒吧 Great lounge bar featuring wonderful H O'Hara's 海维林 H A: 3F, Joy city, Nanmen Wai Da Jie, A: No.22 Tianxiao Yuan, Tanjiang Dao, The most beautiful bar in town with P Offers the intimacy of an English P cocktails and whiskey collection. Try Nankai District Hexi District stunning river view. A rare haven of gentleman's lounge with regal "NanKai Qu" cocktail. 南开区南门外大街大悦城北区3楼河西区潭江道天潇园22号 refined luxury, The St. Regis Bar is a Shuishang Bei Lu, right in front of Winchester styled sofas and an A: T: +86 22 5810 0179 T: (Reception) +86 22 5856 8500 place for guests to enjoy the enduring oversized bar counter. 17:00-02:00. Tianjin Zoo gate, Nankai District 24 Hour Emergency: tradition of St. Regis Afternoon Tea and 南开区水上东路动物园对面 A: 1F, The Astor Hotel Tianjin, Spa & Massage +86 22 5856 8555 No. 33, Tai’er Zhuang Lu, Heping District a wide selection of refreshing drinks. T: +86 18502609788 Yue spa “悦”水疗中心 W: ufh.com.cn 和平区台儿庄路33号 09:30 - 01:30. H A: 4F, Radisson TianJin 66 Xinkai Road, 天津利顺德大饭店1层 A: 1F, The St. Regis Tianjin. No. 158, Gusto Bar 9吧 D H Hedong District, Tianjin 300011, China Zhang Zizhong Lu, Heping District P A: 9/F, Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin, 138 T: +86 22 2331 1688 ext. 8919 河东区新开路66号, 天津天诚丽筠酒和平区张自忠路158号 Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin 店4层天津瑞吉金融街酒店一层和平区赤峰道138号天津四季酒店9层 T: +86 22 2457 8888 ext. 3910 T: +86 22 5830 9958 T: +86 22 2716 6264 O: 10: 00-02: 00

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Golf Clubs N Fitness Center Hotels Hotel Indigo Tianjin Haihe K 健身中心 H st 天津海河英迪格酒店 A: B1 Floor, Conrad Tianjin, No. 46, Tangla Hotel Tianjin X H It is the only hotel in China that offers Tianta Road, Nankai District 天津唐拉雅秀酒店南开区天塔道46号 P villa-style accommodation in a city The city's tallest "penthouse hotel", sits H The St. Regis Tianjin centre locale. 天津康莱德酒店地下一层 right in the heart of the business and P 天津瑞吉金融街酒店 N FYLA GOLF A: No. 314 Jiefang South Road, Hexi Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin K T: +86 22 5888 6666 Most luxurious hotel in Tianjin, located H International Golf Academy retail districts atop the Tianjin Centre. D 天津香格里拉大酒店 by the river next to the train station. District 飞乐国际高尔夫学院 A: No. 219, Nanjing Lu, Heping District 河西区解放南路314号 A: No.328 Haihe East Road, Hedong 和平区南京路219号 A: No. 158, Zhang Zizhong Road, A: Senao Golf Driving Range, Aoti Road, Catering Solutions T: +86 22 8832 8888 District Tianjin, 300019 China Nankai District, Tianjin T: +86 22 2321 5888 Heping District 和平区张自忠路158 Flo Prestige 福楼外宴策划河东区海河东路328号天津市南开区奥体道 H W: tanglahotels.com 号（津塔旁，哈密道正对面） B FLO Prestige provides tailor made T: + 86 22 8418 8801 森奥高尔夫练习场 T: +86 22 5830 9999 catering solutions, creating food for T: W: stregis.com/tianjin 18526437988 your event, matching your theme, Fortune Lake Golf Club atmosphere and expectations. H The Westin Tianjin 天津松江团泊湖高尔夫球会 A: No.37, Guangfu Road, P 天津君隆威斯汀酒店 The Club occupies an area of 3500 Italian Style Town, Hebei District 5 star hotel offering luxury, class and comfort featuring charming city views Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside Wanda Vista Tianjin mu, including a 36 hole golf course, 河北区意大利风情区光复道37号 PAN PACIFIC TIANJIN HOTEL H H H and the latest in technology. 天津海河悦榕庄天津万达文华酒店 4600 sqm of clubhouse, driving range, T: +86 22 2662 6688 天津泛太平洋大酒店 B D Q A: No. 101, Nanjing Lu, Heping Distric Located right next to the Haihe River, Located on the banks of the Hai He villas, business and recreation facilities. A: No. 1 Zhang Zi Zhong Road, Hong 和平区南京路101号 it is one of the first hotels in Tianjin River, furnished with rich Oriental 09:00-16:00. Qiao District, 300091 Tianjin Decorations T: to bring a resort style service to a city ambience, Wanda Vista offers its A: Jinwang Lu, Jinghai Zhen 中国天津红桥区张自忠路 1 号 +86 22 2389 0088 IKEA Tianjin Zhongbei setting. acclaimed guests an extravagant 静海县津王路 X 300091 Q 宜家天津中北商场 The Astor Hotel, Tianjin A: No. 34, Haihe Dong Lu, Hebei District experience of exclusive services T: +86 22 6850 5299 T: +86 22 5863 8888 H A: No.7 Wanhui Rd, Xiqing District P 天津利顺德大饭店河北区海河东路34号 and artistry. E: [email protected] 西青区万卉路7号 First opened in 1863 and refurbished in T: +86 22 5883 7848 A: 486 Bahao Road, Da Zhi Gu, Gyms （地铁2号线曹庄站旁） 2010, the hotel is a landmark in Tianjin's W: banyantree.com Hedong District Radisson Tianjin Moai GYM Opening Hours: H history. Favoured for its traditional 河东区大直沽八号路486号 H D 天津天诚丽筠酒店 P 摩艾健身 Apr. - Oct. Mall: 10:00-22:00, appeal and high-standards. T: +86 22 2462 6888 A: 66 Xinkai Road, Hedong District, A: 7th Floor, @ City, M Plaza, the cross of Restaurant: 9:00-21:30 A: No. 33, Tai’er Zhuang Lu, Heping Tianjin 300011, China Nov. - Mar. Mall: 10:00-21:30, District 和平区台儿庄路33号 Binjiang Road and Shanxi Road. 中国天津市河东区新开路66号 Restaurant: 9:00-21:00 T: Heping District, Tianjin 邮编 300011 +86 22 5852 6888 和平区滨江道与山西路交口Mplaza7层 T: +86 22 2457 8888 T: +86 22 2712 1314 D IKEA Tianjin Dongli L 宜家天津东丽商场 E: [email protected] I Fitness GYM CLUB / Indoor J A: No. 433 Jintang Rd, Dongli District X Holiday Inn Tianjin Xiqing N Badminton Court 天津市东丽区津塘公路433号 Q 天津中北假日酒店爱动力健身俱乐部/羽毛球馆（地铁9号线东丽开发区站旁） The hotel located in the CBD area in H HYATT REGENCY TIANJIN EAST D 天津东凯悦酒店 A: No. 3 Jingming Road, Jinnan District, Opening Hours: Mall: 10:00-21:00 The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin Zhongbei Town, is your prefect choice H A: 126 Weiguo Road, Hedong District, Tianjin Restaurant: 9:00-20:30 H Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin P 天津丽思卡尔顿酒店 to business and family travel as well as 天津市津南区景茗道3号体育中心 Tianjin, 300161 P 天津四季酒店 A a landmark hotel located in the heart enjoying leisure. 河东区卫国道126号 T: +86 22 2628 9999 Hotels A: 138 Chifeng Road, Heping District, of the city offering unparalleled and A: No. 5 Wanhui Road, Zhongbei Town, Tianjin Xiqing District, Tianjin 300385, P.R. T: + 86 22 2457 1234 I Fitness Meijiang memorable experiences. H ★★★★★ 和平区赤峰道138号 China F: +86 22 2434 5666 X 爱动力健身工作室 A: No. 167 Dagubei Road, Heping T: +86 22 2716 6688 西青区中北镇万卉路5号邮编300385 W: tianjin.regency.hyatt.com A: Area C, Jindian Times Square, District W: fourseasons.com/tianjin T: +86 22 8797 5555 Meijiang Area, Hexi District 和平区大沽北路167号天津市河西区梅江津典时代广场C区 T: +86 22 5857 8888 H Tianjin Yan Yuan International Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Tianjin Holiday Inn Tianjin Riverside T: +86 22 8836 7567 H H X 天津燕园国际大酒店 Q Hongqiao B 天津海河假日酒店 A: Zi Jin Shan Lu, Hexi District Enjoy a scenic waterfront location at X I Fitness Fuli Jinmenhu 天津陆家嘴万怡酒店天津市河西区紫金山路31号 Q 爱动力健身游泳俱乐部 N Conrad Tianjin The first Courtyard hotel in Tianjin, Holiday Inn Tianjin Riverside, just 15 T: +86 22 2731 3388 minutes' drive from Tianjin's financial A: West area of Jiangwan Plaza, K 天津康莱德酒店 located right close to Metro Station, H Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel Fuli Jimenhu, Xiqing District Showcasing a blend of modern chic Tianjin West Railway Station, Ancient X 万丽天津宾馆 hub Phoenix Shopping Mall. T: +86 22 2628 9999, and subtle Art Deco details, Conrad Culture Street, Eye of Tianjin and Drum Located within walking distance of A: Haihe Dong Lu, Hebei District +86 22 8836 7567 Tianjin is a smart-luxury retreat for the Tower. Tianjin Municipal People's Government 河北区海河东路凤凰商贸广场天津市梅江富力津门湖江湾广场西区 global traveler. A: No. 166 Beima Road, Offices and near shopping areas, night T: +86 22 2627 8888 底商 A: No. 46, Tianta Road, Nankai District, Hongqiao District, Tianjin life venues, the Tianjin International W: HolidayInn.com Tianjin 天津市红桥区北马路166号 Exhibition Centre and Meijiang 南开区天塔道46号 T: +86 22 5898 5555 Convention Centre. H Holiday Inn Tianjin Aqua City T: +86 22 5888 6666 A: No. 16, Binshui Dao, Hexi District Q 天津水游城假日酒店河西区宾水道16号 A: No.6 Jieyuan Road, Hongqiao T: +86 22 5822 3388 District 天津市红桥区芥园道6号 T: +86 22 5877 6666 F: +86 22 5877 6688 W: holidayinn.com/tjaquacity

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T: +86 22 5822 3322 Museums Parks Serviced Apartments Antiques & Souvenirs Streets China House Museum Tianjin Water Park H N Ariva Tianjin Binhai Serviced N Drum Tower 鼓楼 P 瓷房子博物馆 K 天津水上公园 H K Also known as Gulou, this is the ancient It's decorated with ancient pieces of Tianjin's best preserved park. A year- X Apartment 滨海·艾丽华服务公寓 centre of Tianjin and one of the city's porcelain, crystal, white marble, jade round attraction for nature lovers with A: No. 35, Zi Jin Shan Road, Hexi three treasures. Perfect for a stroll figurines, etc. CNY: 35. 09:00-17:30. nine islands and three lakes. District H The Lakeview, Tianjin-Marriott through Tianjin's old history. A: No. 72, Chifeng Dao, Heping District A: No. 33, Shuishang Gongyuan Bei Lu, 河西区紫金山路35号 X Executive Apartments 09:00-17:00. 和平区赤峰道72号 Nankai District 天津万豪行政公寓 A: Drum Tower, Nankai District 南开区水上公园北路33号 T: +86 22 5856 8000 T: +86 22 2314 6666 Offers furnished apartments with 南开区鼓楼 F: +86 22 5856 8008 amenities and 24-hour staff of an Caozhuang Flower Market W: www.stayariva.com X H The Astor Hotel Tianjin Museum Tianjin Botanical Garden upscale hotel. X Q 曹庄花卉市场 P 天津利顺德大饭店博物馆 Q 天津植物园 A: No. 16, Binshui Dao, Hexi District A scented wonder for those who love Politicians, Peking Opera kings, movie Tropical animals, plants, flowers, X Ariva Tianjin Zhongbei Serviced Q Apartment 河西区宾水道16号 flowers. The biggest flower market in stars, emperors and empresses all waterfalls and nationality villages. 天津中北·艾丽华服务公寓 northern China. stayed in the most dynamic place of 08:00-17:00. A: No. 80 Xingguang Road, Zhongbei A: North No. 7 Bridge, Outer Ring, the British Concession since the late A: North No. 7 Bridge, Outer Ring, Town, Xiqing District, Tianjin Cao Zhuangzi, Zhongbei Zhen, Xiqing 1800's. Cao Zhuangzi, Zhongbei Zhen, Xiqing 天津市中北镇星光路80号 District CNY: 50. 10:30-21:30. District E: [email protected] 西青区中北镇曹庄子外环线7号桥北 A: (Inside The Astor Hotel Tianjin). 西青区中北镇曹庄子外环线7号桥北 T: 022-5863 1188 No. 33, Tai’er Zhuang Lu, Heping District T: +86 22 2794 8011 Education F: 022-5863 1166 H The Ritz-Carlton Executive Residences, Art Galleries 和平区台儿庄路33号 P Tianjin E: [email protected] Min Yuan Xi Li Culture & Invention (天津利顺德大饭店内) Theatres & Cinemas 天津丽思卡尔顿行政公寓 H KIDS'R'KIDS Learning Academy, Astor Apartment District T: +86 22 2331 1688 IMAX China Film 中影国际影城 Tianjin No.1 H A: No.167 Dagubei Road, Heping District P H X 民园西里文化创意街区 Located in the magnificent Jin Wan P 利顺德公寓天津市和平区大沽北路167号 P Q 凯斯幼儿园，天津雲锦幼儿园 Apartment style accommodation close An entire area dedicated to modern N Chinese Shoe Culture Museum Plaza. Shows English and Chinese A: Yunjin Shijia Community, No.65, T: +86 22 5857 8888 to the CBD. art with several art exhibitions and a K 中国鞋文化博物馆 films in 2D and 3D. 10:00-22:00. Ziyang Rd, Zhongbei Zhen, Xiqing Dist, A: No. 32, Tai’er Zhuang Lu, museum inside. Free. 10:00-23:00. Displaying 56 special themes with over A: 3F, bldg. 6, Jin Wan Plaza, Tianjin Heping District A: No. 29-39, Changde Dao, one thousand pairs of shoes. Memory Jiefang Bei Lu, Heping District 西青区中北镇紫阳道65号雲锦世家内和平区台儿庄路32号 Heping District 5,000 years of Chinese shoe-makingy. 和平区解放北路津湾广场6区3层 T: +86 22 5871-6901 T: +86 22 2303 2888 和平区常德道29-39号 Wed, Thu, Sat-Sun 09:30-12:00; T: +86 22 2321 9061 ext. 8001 +86 22 5871-6900 W: minyuanxili.com 13:30-16:40. W: imax.com.cn O: 8:00-17:00 A: Haihe Building, Ancient Culture Conrad Residential Apartments, Wechat: KidsRKidsTianjin N H Somerset International Street, Nankai District, Tianjin Tianjin H Tianjin Concert Hall W: www.kidsrkids.com K P Building Tianjin 南开区古文化街海河楼天津康莱德酒店公寓 P 天津音乐厅 www.kidsrkidschina.com 天津盛捷国际大厦服务公寓 Nasca Linien Tailor Made T: Residential apartments are also H +86 22 2723 3636 Opened in 1922, it is now one of the E: [email protected] A: No. 75, Nanjing Lu, Heping District P 纳斯卡.理念私享空间 available for long and short stays. grand stages of China and offers daily 和平区南京路75号 A: No. 113 Chongqing Road, Heping Tianjin Museum 天津博物馆 A: No. 46, Tianta Road, Nankai District, H musical events of interest to all. T: +86 22 2330 6666 天津市和平区重庆道113号 X For the fluent Chinese speaker, it's a Tianjin 08:30-20:30. T: walk through China's most emblematic A: No. 88, Jianshe Lu, Heping District 南开区天塔道46号 +86 22 23300113 18522758791 Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin periods in ceramics. 和平区建设路88号 T: +86 22 5888 6666 th 天津盛捷奥林匹克大厦服务公寓 A: 7 Floor, @ City, M Plaza, the cross of Free. Tue-Sun 09:00-16:30. T: +86 22 2332 0068 A: No. 126, Chengdu Dao, Heping Binjiang Road and Shanxi Road, Heping A: Crossing of Pingjiang Dao and W: tjconcerthall.com District District, Tianjin Yuexiu Lu, Hexi District H T. J Mustang Baseball Club 和平区成都道126号河西区平江道与越秀路交口 D 天津市和平区滨江道与山西路交口 H Tianjin Grand Theatre 天津野马棒球俱乐部 T:+86 22 2335 5888 Mplaza7层 T: +86 22 8300 3000 X 天津大剧院天津首家纯正美式棒球培训，招生年龄 3-17岁青少 T: +86 22 2712 1314 W: tjbwg.com Present international and domestic 年儿童，男女不限，同时举办棒球公司团建活动。教练员均为职业棒球运动员及专业教练。欢迎咨询 N FRASER PLACE TIANJIN concerts, variety shows and musical 体验课及正式课。棒球，精英家庭必修运动！ K 天津招商辉盛坊国际公寓 Art Districts Yangliuqing Wood-Block New Year performances. H A: Ergong Park, Jin Tang Road, Hedong A: No. 34 Xing Cheng Towers Ao Ti X Pictures Museum A: Tianjin Cultural Centre, Pingjiang Street, West Weijin South Road, Nankai Western Art Gallery 天津杨柳青木板年画博物馆 Dao, Hexi District District H 天津河东区津塘路二宫大球场 District P 西洋美术馆 It is one of China's well loved folk arts, 河西区平江道天津文化中心 A classic style building which is the first T: +86 15222875097 吴老师南开区卫津南路西侧奥体道星城 Sunshine100 Tianjin Tianta Himalaya having a history of more than 400 years. T: +86 22 8388 2000 34号楼 N Gallery centres of International Art in +86 13920498922 侯老师 K 阳光100天津喜马拉雅-天塔 09:00-16:30 Tianjin. No.111, Sanheli, Tonglou Area, Hexi T: +86 22 5892 0888 A: Weijingnan Road and Tianta Road, A: Associations 09:30-16:30. 河西区佟楼三合里111号 E: [email protected] Nankai District District A: The junction of Jiefang Bei Lu and 南开区卫津南开与天塔道交汇天塔喜马 T: +86 22 2837 8718 TICC (Tianjin International Chifeng Dao, Heping District. H Just Living 拉雅 Community Centre) P By Savills Residence Tianjin 和平区解放北路与赤峰道交口 Jade Buddha Museum T: +86 22 2310 0100 B 玉佛宫 Association and meeting place for 天津尚翌服务式公寓 T: +86 22 2330 3255 D Fine displays of unearthed priceless foreign passport holders and their Savills Residence's Just Living is a new treasures of jade Buddha sculptures and families in Tianjin. Organises monthly Sunshine100 Tianjin Nankai Himalaya Western Shore Art Salon artefacts. coffee mornings, luncheons and social/ category in Tianjin's service apartment 阳光100天津喜马拉雅-南开 H X 西岸艺术馆 A: Jingjin Xincheng Xiangrui Dajie, fundraising events, supporting local market catering towards single, domestic A: Fukang Road, Nankai District Unique gothic-style building engaged charities. or international traveling business 南开区复康路南开喜马拉雅 Baodi District in elegant music performances, art 宝坻区京津新城祥瑞大街 E: [email protected] professionals who are looking for short- T: +86 22 2361 3888 term or long-term accommodation. exhibitions, poetry reading. 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68 December 2019 December 2019 69 Ultimate destination of spectacular snow and ice Harbin traditional Chinese dumplings to of the cold, be sure to enjoy the the Harbin version; the famous milky sweetness of the traditional Harbin smoked red sausages; Madier ice cream, another of the big, round Russian bread Harbin’s own. called Dalieba or Guao Bao Rou – classic Harbin sweet and sour pork. Another famous Harbin The Biggest Ice and Snow dish is di san xian, a combination Festival in the World of fried potatoes, peppers and So where to from here? Obviously aubergines (eggplant), flavoured the main attractions: one of the with soy sauce – enough to warm most spectacular man-made your body and soul. Vodka, the sights you will ever see - the Ice famous Russian spirits, is available and Snow Festival. everywhere in restaurants and in the numerous shops along the Sun Island, which is a huge park, street. Of course, Harbin is also is the home of the magnificent, the home of the Harbin beer, larger-than-life snow sculptures. brewed from the wheat that Crafted from pure white snow grows abundantly in summer on blocks, it is something you will By Leoni Botha the farms around the city. Even in never forget. Apart from the main sculptures, that will blow your Winter is already in front of our doors and if you the Trans-Siberian Railway, which will take you right but there are still many historic winter, you can see the stubbles of mind, the park is scattered with happen to be in China in winter, a trip to Harbin in the to Moscow, the Russian capital. Since its founding, this temples, churches and synagogues, the harvested wheat fields lining north should be on your bucket list. railroad settlement has developed into the city that reminiscent of a long history of joint the outskirts of the city. so many other sculptures that it now hosts the annual Harbin International Ice and cultures. One of these is the Russian takes a few hours to find them Orthodox Church of St Sophia in the Take your time down Zhongyang all and marvel at the size and The Beginning Snow Sculpture Festival, widely regarded as one of the best in the world. Daoli District. With its green dome Street, which is the best at night beauty of them all. For fun you Harbin is a quant mixture of true Chinese culture and spires, it is undeniably Russian when the ice sculptures glisten can take a snow slide down a hill. infused with strong Russian flavours, following the architecture. Today, the St Sophia is with a translucent clarity in the Hot-houses are all around, where influx of Russians trying to escape the Bolsheviks Historical sights a museum that chronicles Harbin’s soft glow of the street lamps. you can warm yourself, take a during the Russian Revolution. However, Harbin is not only about snow and ice and unique history. Although much smaller than break from the cold. Hot water is sculptures and a cold that cuts through flesh and bone. the ones in the Ice and Snow freely available and necessary to Harbin was founded in 1898 with the building of the Harbin does not have the ancient history of most places Zhongyang Pedestrian Street: World and on Sun Island, they are stop yourself from freezing over Chinese Eastern Railway, which became an important in China, but its short history includes an interesting food, shops and sculptures still amazing works of art. Cosy completely. trading post, due to its strategic location. Even today, mix of different influences, mostly prevalent in the Strolling down Zhongyang Street, Russian restaurants rub shoulders Harbin remains an important port of call along the architecture and food. The Russian influence is evident admiring the ice sculptures lining with their Chinese counterparts Then, there are the ice sculptures Trans-Manchurian Railway and runs from Beijing to in the architecture you will find, especially in Old Town. the pedestrian street on both and some offer a happy mix of in Ice and Snow World, only a few Chita, in Eastern Siberia. Here the railway links with Sadly, many of the authentic buildings were destroyed, sides, you can choose from true both cuisines and cultures. In spite kilometres away from Sun Island.

70 December 2019 December 2019 71 One word: wow! It will leave you breathless. Words fail to describe the sheer beauty and size of these creations. Crafted from ice blocks cut from the Songhua River and specially frozen water for clarity, there are replicas of famous buildings like the Colosseum, Buckingham Palace, the Rialto bridge in Venice, ice stages for live performances, bridges, tunnels and many more.

It is the best to visit in the early afternoon, as the sun sets already just after 15h00 in winter, to see these fabulous structures in the daylight. As dawn approaches, find a high spot from where you can watch the daylight fading into twilight, transforming the structures from glistening to luminous glowing objects that take on a life of their own. Then the lights come on and once again transform the whole park into a fantasy wonderland of magnificent proportions.

The lights form a colourful halo around the park that can be seen from miles away, even when approaching the city in an airplane. More than snow and ice Harbin is summer landscape of golden gloves, sunglasses, long padded Ice Lanterns and Songhua River not only about the Ice and Snow wheat fields and the magnificent coats with head covers, scarves, Still, there is more to see and do, although Ice and Festival, but holds a few other Songhua River are pleasing sights thermal underwear, are all musts. Snow World will fill your senses to the brim. Not far secrets up its sleeve: for summer tourists. Take a few packs of hot patches, from Songhua River is Zhaolin Garden, where you available at most stores, lining the can marvel at the famous ice-lanterns, obviously • The Harbin Symphony Saying good-bye insides of your clothes, gloves and best seen at night. The park also offers fun activities Orchestra, which was As you pack your bags and glance boots. They generate heat for up to like ice bumper cars, ice flying saucer cars, a mini established in 1908, is the one last time at the glorious 6 hours. Layering is advisable. tourist train, a dancing machine and ice bicycles. oldest symphony orchestra in landscape and the splendour of Songhua River itself is a hive of activity, from skating China. A visit to the theatre is these impressive structures, cut Cell phone batteries don’t last long and snow-boarding to driving around in 4x4 recommended. and sliced meticulously to form art in the cold - in fact, your phone can vehicles. Scratch away the soft snow and you can works of magnificent proportions, literally freeze. Take extra batteries • The very first music school in see clearly through a thick plate of transparent ice, spare a thought for all the hours of with you and keep your phone China also hails from Harbin - the the river flowing below. Scary. Literally hundreds mathematical precision that went inside your clothes, next to your No 1 Music School was founded of snow sculptures are parading on the sides of into its creation. Because when body to keep it warm. in 1928. the river. You can also take the cable car across the spring comes, it will all melt down river to Sun Island for a bird’s eye view of the snowy • In 1996, Harbin hosted the Asian into trickles of icy water, flowing Getting around landscape. Winter Games. away into the river of its origin. Didi’s are the quickest way to get Until next winter, when the whole • Many Winter Olympic medallists to the different sites. Order them process will start again… Ski Resorts and Hot Springs call Harbin home. on time so you don’t have to stand Yearning for even more? You can spend a few days in the cold, waiting. Prices are • Harbin beer is well-known and What to pack at the ski resorts a mere 200km from Harbin. Yabuli reasonable and drivers know where popular with beer drinkers. The warmest clothes you can get. Ski Resort and Jihua Changshou Mountain Ski tourists want to go - just show Temperatures in winter range Resort are considered among the best, although • Harbin has become a popular them a picture and they will know between -13 degrees Celsius to there are many others to choose from. Take a three- summer destination, because it exactly where to take you. Getting -27 degrees Celsius. Ski gear, if you hour bus drive from Harbin to Lindian Hot Springs offers a cooler version of summer back from Ice and Snow World at have any, would be ideal. Snow for a good dose of healthy mineral soaking and - temperatures average 20-24 night is a nightmare, though. Traffic boots (the terrain is very slippery enjoy the intense sensation from freezing cold to degrees Celsius in summer. The is regulated, even before the official everywhere), insulated snow steaming hot. opening of the festival and you may

72 December 2019 December 2019 73 have to wait a long time for a taxi, as When to go all other traffic is re-directed away The official opening of the Festival from the grounds. Unless you want to is from early January and lasts until walk quite a distance to get a Didi, it is mid-February. The parks remain best to wait your turn for a taxi. open until May, when spring heralds the end of the winter. Be Where to stay warned though that the town will Hotels are reasonably priced and be flooded with tourists during distance is not a huge problem. January and February, especially Shop around to find what best suits during Chinese New Year and Spring you, be it a resort, a hotel or home- Festival. Even before the official stays with local residents. If you plan opening, there are thousands of on going during the peak season, visitors. If you go before the official 哈尔滨 book well ahead of time, as rooms opening, some of the really big 冰雪景观的终极圣地 will sell out quickly. sculptures might not be completed, but then again it gives you a chance 冬天已经近在咫尺。如果您身在中国，那么去哈尔滨旅行应该列入您的意愿清单。 How to get there to observe the sculptors with their chisels and chain saws at work. 哈尔滨拥有重要的战略地理位置，融合了中国文化 Taking a night train might be a 和俄罗斯风情。哈尔滨的建筑风格深受俄罗斯的影 good option, arriving early in the 响，拥有许多历史悠久的寺庙和教堂。漫步在中央 morning to have a whole day to Costs 大街不仅可以欣赏两旁的冰雕，还可以品尝传统美食，如哈尔滨熏红肠、锅包肉或地三鲜等，以及著 explore. The High Speed Train takes Entry tickets to the main attractions 名的伏特加烈酒。哈尔滨太阳岛举办世界规模最 6-7 hours. If time is limited, taking are expensive, from about 330RMB. 大的冰雪节，兆麟公园可以欣赏令人惊叹不已的冰 a flight would be the best. Flying Many other sights are free, for 灯，松花江畔举行各种冰雪娱乐活动。另外，距离哈尔滨200公里有享有盛誉的滑雪胜地，从哈尔滨 from Tianjin takes about three example the Songhua River, the 开车三小时还可抵达林甸温泉。 hours. It is possible to do the whole Ice Lantern Park. Entry tickets for St 哈尔滨不仅包括冰雪，还拥有中国历史最悠久的交 trip in three days, unless you want Sophia are about 15 RMB. 响乐团，以及第一所音乐学校。许多冬奥会选手会 to go skiing or spend a few days at 将哈尔滨作为训练场地。哈尔滨啤酒也享有盛誉。 the hot springs. Plan carefully so 夏季的哈尔滨是一个深受欢迎度假胜地，金色的麦 that you make the most of the time 田景观和雄浑的松花江吸引着众多的游客。 you have available. The city for the living, Chiapas Humans & Wildlife By Nikita Jaeger Located in the southernmost state terms of beauty, landscapes, and Or you can also get a connecting of Mexico, Chiapas is a dream biodiversity, this place offers an flight from Mexico to Tuxtla and destination for all backpackers. amazing cultural experience to its then get a taxi for Chiapas. With the lush green chilly pine visitors. As mentioned, apart from forest highlands, rainforest jungles, the large ancient Maya indigenous By Road: You can take a bus down and attractive colonial cities side population, you will also find to the location, which will be by side, this place is a heaven for colonial towns, archaeological sites, approximately 5-6 hours of Journey people who prefer greenery, nature tropical rainforest, lakes, and high from Mexico City. It is not advised and civilized cities at the same time. mountains and an active volcano to take your car or self-drive the Having a legacy of the Spanish all here in the city of Mexico. journey as you may lose on the rule and remnants of the Maya days of your holiday, since it’s a civilization, this region is known for How to reach Chiapas? long ride through the city. its classic taste of living the nomad’s By Air: The new Tuxtla Gutierrez life in a well-made city. (TGZ) airport offers easy access to Visa requirements Chiapas. You may have to hire a bus As per the Mexico regulations, This city is known to be the or a taxi from the airport to Chiapas. Citizens of the US, EU, Canada, poorest in Mexico; however, in It’s a journey for about 90 minutes. Argentina, Australia, Israel, Brazil,

74 December 2019 December 2019 75 New Zealand, and Japan don't need a visa to visit San Cristobal de las Casas that lead to the large river. Due be the nearest one located in the city as tourists. Chinese, Russians, Indians and The city is most loved and visited for its mountains to the minerals in the river Tuxtla Gutierrez, at the distance South Africans are among those, who’d need a visa. with multiple attractive locations. Once you've and the amount of limestone of 188.18 Km. Cabs and buses Every tourist is required to have a tourist permit wandered around the town's central plaza, visit the present, you’ll be mesmerized are available as the mode of during their arrival. For a tourist permit, you will hilltop churches with the market's top-selling local by how blue the water looks. transport to and from this have to fill the Mexican Forma Migratoria Multiple fruits and vegetables. You will also find the regional The place is the best if you location. (FMM tourist permit) and get it stamped from the cuisine here. The location is solely to enjoy art, want to have a self-day or a Mexican immigration when you enter Mexico. culture, and music with amazing local food. rejuvenation day during the trip. Conclusion Chiapas is the safest bet if you It will be available at the official border crossing, The nearest airport from this location is Angel love nature and ancient history, International airports and ports, as well. Albino Corzo International Airport, at a distance The nearest airport to this because this place will make it of 45.31 km, in the city of Tuxtla Gutierrez. You can site is Carlos Rovirosa Pérez Let's look at some familiar, yet brilliant attractions alive. Along with the historical take a bus to this location or a car to drive by; it is International Airport, located in that the city has to offer. reminiscent from the Mayan very close to the central city. Villahermosa, at a distance of 110.93 km. Buses are available rulers and the undisturbed Palenque for both the routes to this forest reserved over the years, Palenque is hands down the first visit that you must Chinkultic ruins: location. you will find this place to be 恰帕斯 have in your scheduler. The archaeological ruins of The site is majorly known for the stelae carvings the ultimate reach between the 人类&野生动物，生生不息的城市 this place are actually the remains of one among the done by the town's rulers once upon a time, ball colonized cities and the wildlife Laguna Miramar 恰帕斯位于墨西哥的最南端，是背包客梦寐以求的旅 Mayan people's important cities. The location is well court, and cenote (the natural well) in which the together. Out of all the places, Laguna 游胜地。这里提供了令人赞叹的文化体验，拥有玛雅 known for hiking, and to engage in bird watching as citizens used to throw offerings. Though it’s not one Chiapas has a very humid 土著、考古遗址、热带雨林、高山湖泊和活火山。 Miramar is a must-visit location the dense surrounding and lush vegetation is a treat of the most visited places in Chiapas; however, it is and tropical climate due to for every tourist. The site is 帕伦克。这里的考古遗迹曾是玛雅人重要的城市之 to every tourist. Majorly famous for the structures of widely known for a pleasant walk around because which it becomes easy to 一，以徒步旅行闻名，还可以进行观鸟活动。 full of activities like kayaking, Templo de las inscriptions, Gran Palacio, Temple XI, of the scenic beauty. continue agriculture and have a mountain biking, bird watching 圣克里斯托瓦尔。这里因拥有多处令人赞叹的山脉而 and the temple of la Cruz Foliada, De Sol, and Del sustainable city around it. Every 备受关注。可以在小镇中心广场漫步，参观山顶的教 The nearest airport from this location is Angel with the opportunity to explore Conde along with the Mayan ball court. place in Chiapas has its alluring 堂，品尝当地菜肴等。 Albino Corzo International Airport, at the distance the nearby caves that lead charm. Still, the standout 钦库尔蒂克遗址。这里有城市遗留的时刻、比赛场和 To reach this location, you can use the of 141.13 km, in the city of Tuxtla Gutierrez. Cabs to marvel and the ancient shall always be that the site of 古井，里面有过去的市民投掷的祭品。这里游客稀 guided tour bus service or drive down. Carlos and Buses are available for the journey to this site. drawings. You can find many 少，但风景优美。 ancient Mayan ruins of Yaxhilan, Rovirosa Pérez International Airport, located restaurants and cabins waiting Palenque, Bonampak, Tonina, 蓝色瀑布。这里有瀑布及天然泳池，蓝色的河水非常 in Villahermosa, is the closest airport to this Cascadas de Agua Azul to serve you. 的迷人。 and Chinkultic and likewise city at a distance of 104.73 km. Thus, it makes Cascadas de Agua Azul is amazingly known for its You will find Angel Albino being the home to twelve 拉古纳米拉玛。这里是游客必须参观的地点，可以进 Villahermosa the nearest city from this location. waterfall, natural swimming pools by the stones 行皮划艇、山地自行车，可以观鸟、探索附近洞穴， Corzo International Airport to federally recognized ethnicities. 寻找古代的绘画。这里有许多餐馆和小屋。

76 December 2019 December 2019 77 December 1st Prize Dear Experts, I am a 15 years old girl and have a boyfriend who I love deeply. We 一等奖 want to spend the rest of our lives together. We are well known to the fact that we are too young to take that decision from now and would like to complete our college and get settled before moving on to spending lives together. However, recently my parents caught both of us sleeping together and as would be the reaction of any other parent, 2nd they ordered me to cut off all ties from him and have askedwhole mesituation to stop Prize any communication with him. Also, they made me change my school. 二等奖 However, his parents are quite cooperative with the and think that my parents are crazy. I somehow have started talking to him again without my parents’ knowledge, but recently my boyfriend told me that my parents told him to not contact Jujing Village in Jiangxi me now or ever. How do I handle this situation? Joe Newton How do I make my parents understand? Lucy

My View Angela says: Leila Quite a situation it is! We understand your feelings and what you are going through. However, don’t get too involved in the situation. Focus on your academics and studies and let your boyfriend do the same. Meet once in a while when possible. Don’t beat around the bush without your parents knowing about it. Wait for a few years before you talk to your parents about the situation. Stand on your own, earn a living and make sure your boyfriend has achieved the same. Confront your parents then. We are sure they will come around if your partner stays by you all this while. Time heals everything. Also, it’s important to not get too intimate with your boyfriend and just keep in touch with him. Let things work out on their own. Also, communicate less with your boyfriend Looking the fields 3rd Prize and know his opinion, so that you are on the same page. If he sticks by you, he is the one, Ma Jing otherwise probably not. 三等奖 Daemon says: If you don’t want to be emotionally consumed in this situation and want to clear it once and for BEST PHOTOS of 2019 all, try to talk to your parents once and make them understand the situation. Tell them that you will solely be focused on your studies for now. Also, we are sure if the relationship has no negative 2019 最佳照片 points, if your partner is well settled at the right time, they will come around. If your parents don’t understand, let it be on hold for a while. After a few years, make your boyfriend’s parents talk to them. Send your fantastic photos in 2019 发送照片至 [email protected] 情感 www.tianjinplus.com/photocontest

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