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that’smags www.thebeijinger.com Novemberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005135 Back-bending Powers; see listing, p136; photo by David Martinez All event listings are accurate at time of press and subject to change For team and venue details, see directories, p137 ports Send events to [email protected] by Nov 10 Nov 1 Kro’s Nest (Gongti) combine to A Walk from Auspicious Village help you do just that with a sale of Wander through Huairou’s farm- all things snowboard-related. Free. land and rolling hills. RMB 300 1pm. Kro’s Nest (6553 5253) (includes lunch). Leave 8.30am Walk like a Pilgrim sharp from the Starbucks at the Follow a paved pilgrim’s path and S Lido Holiday Inn. Hikers wander through woodland. RMB (5829 3195, info@beijinghikers. 250. Leave 8.30am sharp from com) www.beijinghikers.com the Starbucks at the Lido Holiday Great Wall Hiking Inn. Beijing Hikers (5829 3195, Explore the wall as it once was, just [email protected]) www. around the corner from Badaling. beijinghikers.com Leave 7.30am sharp from Lucky Nov 12 Street. RMB 300 (includes lunch). Silver Pagoda Loop U-do Adventure (136 1124 1407) Gorgeous sights make you forget www.udoadventure.com about the extended hill climb in Nov 2 the middle. RMB 300 (includes Beijing Guoan vs. Zhejiang Lucheng lunch). Leave 8.30am sharp from The green-shirted goal-getters the Starbucks at the Lido Holiday Inn. Beijing Hikers (5829 3195, Nov 6-9: 2008 SAMSUNG Anycall Cup of ISU Grand Prix of look to play their way to the top of the standings. Stopping them in [email protected]) www. Figure Skating 2008 this afternoon’s fixture will be the beijinghikers.com Need we say more? 2008! See listing, this page. similarly placed Zhejiang Lucheng. Nov 15 RMB 30-100. 12.30pm. Fengtai A Long Way To Walk To Pray for Rain Stadium (6381 1576) Follow a path that Miyun’s vil- fter last month’s NBA exhibition match, the association’s plans Gubeikou to Simatai via Jinshanling lagers swear brought drought- A physically demanding hike for breaking rain. RMB 250 (includes for their expansion into China have now come to light. In a the more intrepid rambler. RMB lunch). Leave 8.30am sharp from joint venture with AEG, the NBA will build 12 new arenas 400 (includes lunch). Leave 8am the Starbucks at the Lido Holiday A sharp from the Starbucks at the Inn. Beijing Hikers (5829 3195, around the country. This is in addition to the deal already inked by Lido Holiday Inn. Beijing Hikers [email protected]) www. Beijing with the NBA for Wukesong Stadium, which hosted Olympic (5829 3195, info@beijinghikers. beijinghikers.com com) www.beijinghikers.com Quadrate Mountain Loop basketball. Locally, the CBA starts in earnest this month. This being the Nov 5 A hike amongst the stunning cream of Chinese sport, it is already mired in controversy. After pres- Big Black Mountain to the Walled cliffs and stone vistas of Fangshan sure from the clubs, the league has already reneged on its policy that all Village District’s countryside. Leave 7.30am The highlight is the Walled Village sharp from Lucky Street. RMB 300 new players this season would be over 18. Teams are now allowed one but the hike offers great views (includes lunch). U-do Adventure (136 throughout. RMB 300. Leave 1124 1407) www.udoadventure.com player under that age, but priority will probably go to players who have 8.30am sharp from the Starbucks Nov 16 celebrated more than one 15th birthday. In no way are we suggesting at the Lido Holiday Inn. Beijing Hik- Immortal Valley Loop that the CBA is engaging in the kind of bureaucratic gymnastics that ers (5829 3195, info@beijinghikers. On a clear day the walk will com) www.beijinghikers.com conclude with a view of Miyun blights certain other sports. Nov 6-9 reservoir. RMB 250. Leave 8.30am More trouble has been brewing in the country’s premier soccer 2008 SAMSUNG Anycall Cup of China sharp from the Starbucks at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Lido Holiday Inn. Beijing Hikers competition. In Beijing Guoan’s game against Wuhan Guanggu, 2008 (5829 3195, info@beijinghikers. one player from each side received their marching orders. Not that Ice skating at its very best. Think com) www.beijinghikers.com unusual, you might think, but Wuhan’s response to the subsequent Torvill and Dean in the Sarajevo Nov 19 Winter Olympics. See photo, Round Tower Great Wall fining and suspension of the player was to leave the league. The lack above. RMB 40-580. Capital Gym- Up and down the mountain with a nasium (6835 8306) www.piao. of confidence in the league even among its clubs has left Chinese visit to a watchtower sandwiched com.cn in between. RMB 300 (includes football at its lowest ebb. Also, according to Li Jianyi, general manager Nov 8 lunch). Leave 8.30am sharp from of the National Stadium’s operator, a consortium led by state-owned Burton Ladies Only the Starbucks at the Lido Holiday Burton and Mellowparks bring you Inn. Beijing Hikers (5829 3195, investment group CITIC: “We may abandon the plan to move the a ladies-only open competition. [email protected]) www. Beijing Guoan Football Club into the Bird’s Nest, due to the poor Sweet prizes available to all those beijinghikers.com who enter. See photo, p137. Free. Nov 21-23 performance of Chinese football teams in the Olympic Games. 1pm. Burton Qiaobo Mellow Park Yin/Yang Yoga and Mindfulness Even in the peak of the season, Guoan will not have priority use of (6941 9999) www.mellowparks.cn Meditation Lily Village to Flower Wood Sarah Powers comes to the Yoga the facility. Clubs will have access to the stadium based on ability and A pleasant countryside amble Yard to host a three-day workshop. willingness to pay.” Take that, Beijing Guoan. To find out what the suited to children and casual hik- Gain more stillness inside and out. ers. RMB 250. Leave 8am sharp RMB 1,600 (3 days), RMB 360 (Fri other Olympic venues will be used for, see Feature on p138. from the Starbucks at the Lido only). 6pm. Yoga Yard (6413 0774) Moving on to winter sports … Beijing will be hosting the 2008 Holiday Inn. Beijing Hikers (5829 Nov 22 3195, [email protected]) SAMSUNG Anycall Cup of China ISU Grand Prix of Figure www.beijinghikers.com Long Hike to Shan Take in the ruins of the Seven Tow- Skating 2008. For those confused by its title, the competition definitely Phoenix Back Hike ers before reaching the foot of the takes place in 2008. No word as yet if there will be any of the more Five hours of hill walking which highest of Beijing’s peaks. Leave reaches a peak of 1,530 meters. 7.30am sharp from Lucky Street. elaborate moves from Blades of Glory, but the compulsory dance will Leave 7.30am sharp from Lucky RMB 300 (includes lunch). U-do be everyone’s favorite, the Viennese waltz. The competition takes place Street. RMB 300 (includes lunch). Adventure (136 1124 1407) www. U-do Adventure (136 1124 1407) udoadventure.com www.udoadventure.com at the Capital Gymnasium from Nov 6-9. Prove Your Loyalty If that’s not your wintry cup of tea, then you might be more pleased Nov 8, 9 A walk through Pinggu County MOB & TAC Tianjin Overnight that follows the footsteps of pris- to hear that it’s snowboard season (and skiing season too, for the cool Young and old are welcome on oners ordered by the Japanese to kids). Mellowparks are having their season opening party on Nov this trip to Tianjin. Hikes and bikes dismantle parts of the Great Wall. for fun when you get there. For RMB 250. Leave 8.30am sharp from 22. They have a bigger treat for you on Nov 9 when they’ll hold a more info, contact Mountain Bikers the Starbucks at the Lido Holiday secondhand gear sale at Kro’s Nest. Bag a bargain and then hit the of Beijing (MOB) at beijingmob- Inn. Beijing Hikers (5829 3195, [email protected]. [email protected]) www. SPORTS & FITNESS slopes to get mad air and serious hangtime, dudes. Nov 9 beijinghikers.com For more information on where to get involved in snowboarding Secondhand Snowboard Sale Nov 23 or other amateur sports, check out our Directory, which starts on With the winter fast approaching, A Long Way To Catch the Train it’s time to get your gear for the Find out what it was like when you p137. Jonathan White slopes sorted. Mellowparks and had to hike hours to the nearest

that’smags 136Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comNovember 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com station. RMB 250. Leave 8.30am Every Mon sharp from the Starbucks at the Advanced Salsa Lido Holiday Inn. Beijing Hikers More merengue for your moolah (5829 3195, info@beijinghikers. with added dips and twists from com) www.beijinghikers.com salsa veterans. RMB 100, RMB 80 Beijing Guoan vs. Tianjin Teda (students). 8pm. Phoenix Dance Guoan’s faint title hopes might School (139 1097 5179) still be alive by the time local rivals www.phoenix-dance.com Tianjin Teda roll up at Fengtai. Salsa Classes If they are, then support the boys Get your salsa on! Classes are lim- as they labor toward a surprise ited to ten, with lessons for all ages snatching of silverware. RMB at beginner and pre-intermediate 30-100. 12.30pm. Fengtai Stadium levels. RMB 990 (14 classes). 7- (6381 1576) 7.50pm, 8-8.50pm. Golden Dancing Nov 24 & 25 Academy (6708 0167 ext 15) Moving into Meditation www.goldendancing.com Sarah Powers and the Yoga Yard Every Mon-Thu take you on a journey inside your- ClubFootball 5-a-side Leagues self to find inner peace. RMB 680. Men’s football every night, suit- 6pm. Yoga Yard (6413 0774) able for all abilities and ages. Nov 25 Matches are played at various ven- Beijing Guoan vs. Changsha Ginde ues around the city. Contact Kevin It’s the penultimate game of the Zhang for more information (5130 All month: Hiking excursions season and what may, or may not, 6893/4/5/6, [email protected]. Walk this way. See listings, p136-137. be one of Guoan’s last-ever games cn) www.clubfootball.com.cn at Fengtai. The glimmer of league Every Mon & Wed Jive Classes (6708 0167 ext 15) titles and AFC Champions League Vinyasa Yoga Classes limited to ten, with lessons www.goldendancing.com promises an attacking game from Open your heart and mind with for all ages at beginner level. RMB IFFC Premier Division the hosts. RMB 30-100. 7.30pm. this healing practice that focuses 1,190 (18 classes). Tue, Fri 6-6.50pm Come to watch the cream of Bei- Fengtai Stadium (6381 1576) on alignment of the spine. Suitable and 7-7.50pm; Thu 8-8.50pm; Sat jing’s amateur footballers battle it Nov 26 for all ages. RMB 120. 9.30pm. Yin 1-1.50pm; Sun 5-5.50pm. Golden out for the league title. Free. Noon Yang Community Center (6431 Dancing Academy (6708 0167 ext onwards. Si’de Park (6234 7106) Yaijishan Temple Circuit 15) www.goldendancing.com Take in the views of three temples 2108, [email protected]) Every Sun www.yinyangbeijing.com Every Thu on this child-friendly hike. RMB Argentine Tango Classes 300 (includes lunch). Leave 8.30am Every Tue Waltz Classes Classes limited to ten, with les- sharp from the Starbucks at the Beginner’s Salsa Classes are limited to ten, with sons for all ages at beginner and Lido Holiday Inn. Beijing Hikers Learn to dance the salsa that you lessons for all ages at beginner pre-intermediate levels. RMB 1,190 (5829 3195, info@beijinghikers. see in the hip music videos. RMB level. RMB 990 (14 classes). Wed (18 classes). Tue, Thu 7-7.50pm, com) www.beijinghikers.com 100, RMB 80 (students). 8pm. 7-7.50pm, 8-8.50pm; Sat 4-4.50pm, 8-8.50pm; Sat 5-5.50pm, 6-6.50pm; Nov 29 Phoenix Dance School (139 1097 5-5.50pm. Golden Dancing Sun 4-4.50pm, 5-5.50pm. Golden 5179) www.phoenix-dance.com Academy (6708 0167 ext 15) www. Dancing Academy (6708 0167 ext Great Wall Hiking goldendancing.com The Arrow Nock section of the wall Beijing Devils 15) www.goldendancing.com at Jiankou offers a walk amongst One of Beijing’s top rugby clubs, Every Fri Gaelic Football steep terrain. Leave 7.30am sharp the Devils hold training sessions Beginner’s Salsa Beijing Gaelic Football Club holds from Lucky Street. RMB 300 (in- twice a week. Team bus leaves the See listing for every Tue. RMB 100, men’s and women’s games every cludes lunch). U-do Adventure (136 Den on Gongti Beilu at 7.15pm. Bei- RMB 80 (students). 8pm. Phoenix Sunday; all skill levels are wel- 1124 1407) www.udoadventure. jing Devils. www.beijingdevils.com Dance School (139 1097 5179) come. For further details, contact com Waltz & Tango Classes www.phoenix-dance.com [email protected] or visit Rolling Hills and Empty Lanes Get your waltz on! Classes are lim- Latin Classes www.beijinggaa.org. Noon-2pm. A relaxed stroll through the coun- ited to ten, with lessons for all ages Classes are limited to ten, with Western Academy of Beijing (8456 tryside. RMB 250. Leave 8.30am at beginner and pre-intermediate lessons for all ages at beginner 4155) sharp from the Starbucks at the levels. RMB 990 (14 classes). level. RMB 990 (14 classes). Wed Hash House Harriers Lido Holiday Inn. Beijing Hikers 7-7.50pm, 8-8.50pm. Golden Danc- 7-7.50pm, 8-8.50pm; Sat 4-4.50pm, Run every Sunday, then drink like (5829 3195, info@beijinghikers. ing Academy (6708 0167 ext 15) 5-5.50pm. Golden Dancing a sailor on leave. Meet at Tim’s com) www.beijinghikers.com www.goldendancing.com Academy (6708 0167 ext 15) www. Texas Roadhouse at 1pm. Runs usu- Nov 30 Every Wed goldendancing.com ally last an hour, covering about Every Sat 7-8km. Each run is RMB 20 and The Pinnacle Tower Intermediate Salsa includes beer and water along the A lesser-known hike that peaks Those on their way to salsa pro- Ballet Classes way. www.hash.cn with a view that warrants every ficiency will learn added spins to Classes limited to ten, with lessons step of the tough climb. RMB 300 impress their partners. RMB 120, for all ages at beginner level. RMB Women’s Lacrosse (includes lunch). Leave 8am sharp RMB 100 (students). 8pm. Phoenix 1,190 (18 classes) or RMB 4,990 (100 Practice takes place every Sunday from the Starbucks at the Lido Dance School (139 1097 5179) classes over a 12-month period). at 10am. Equipment is provided. Holiday Inn. Beijing Hikers (5829 www.phoenix-dance.com Sun 11-11.50am, noon-12.50pm, 1- Cost of pitch fees is shared. For 3195, [email protected]) 1.50pm. Golden Dancing Academy more info, call Fiona at 135 5203 www.beijinghikers.com (6708 0167 ext 15) 8947. www.goldendancing.com Women’s Soccer Field Hockey The Odds and Ends are Beijing’s Beijing Hockey Club invites one only amateur 11-a-side football and all to get involved in the game team for women. Suitable for all that’s so tough it starts with a bul- skill levels from beginners to World ly-off. Free. 1pm. Beijing Olympic Cup winners, with matches or prac- Center. For more info, email Peter tice every week. Free. 1pm. Beijing ([email protected]) Geological University. For more

info, contact Wenhui (8526 2420 SPORTS & FITNESS Every Sat, Sun ext. 111, [email protected]) Hip-Hop Classes All Month Classes limited to ten, with lessons for all ages at beginner level. RMB Beijing Ultimate 4,990 (100 classes over a 12-month Played daily at locations across period). Sat 5-5.50pm, 6-6.50pm; town, Ultimate is great fun, good Sun noon-12.50pm, 1-1.50pm, 3- exercise and a novel way of meet- 3.50pm. Golden Dancing Academy ing people. For more info, see www.beijingultimate.com

BIKING Cycle China Cycle China is a Beijing based tour group providing organized cycling Beijing Windspeed Bike Shop Favored by tours and hiking trips to the Great Wall. Beijing’s serious riders, this shop has a Bike hire available from RMB 60 a day. wide selection of bikes, helmets, shorts, People can also get helpful information tools, high-tech components and cyclist about accommodation, sights, bike hire fashions. It can order parts from abroad. or booking tours through their Tourist Another reason to come is the Shimano- Information Centre & Cycle China Booking trained repairmen. Be sure to bargain. office. Opposite the East Gate of Jingshan Daily 9am-6pm. 1/F, 10 Jinghua Park, Dongcheng District. (6402 5653, 139 (behind the North Korean Embassy and 1188 6524) www.cyclechina.com 东城区景 southeast of the Chaoyang Government 山公园东门对面 Nov 8: Burton Ladies Only building), Chaoyang District. (8562 2509) Snow chance of being bored. See listing, p136. 行如风自行车专卖店, 朝阳区日坛晶华 Giant Bicycles Be sure to buy a sturdy 10号1层 lock if you purchase one of the bicycles Directories continued on p139 that’smags www.thebeijinger.com Novemberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005137 FEATURE RINGS OF

HowCHANGE Beijing will utilize its Olympic venues by Paul Pennay

The Bird’s Nest ·Opened to the ticket-buying public again in mid-October ·Tickets can now be bought at the gate for RMB 50 with no limit on the number of visitors ·The surrounding Olympic Park area has now become public space. No tickets or special passes are required to enter the area. Security has been relaxed ·The managers of the stadium – with a USD 7 million annual maintenance cost – have indicated their willingness to host major performances of international stars. As yet there’s no confirmation who will be first to play ·Despite earlier reports that Beijing’s local football team, Beijing Guoan, were going to play here, this plan no longer looks like such a sure thing Now all this can be yours ... ·Plans are afoot to invite Real Madrid and Manchester United to play there later this year ·Also, expect the stadium’s name to change sometime soon, as the Wall Street Journal reported back in August. The sponsorship deal is likely to involve a global brand name and to raise at least USD 100 million ·China Daily reports that commercial sites will be erected in the second-phase construction surrounding the major building, which will involve an investment of RMB hey decided to paint over the blue line that marked the Ol- 300 million (USD 44 million), according to the developers ympic marathon course (near Tiananmen Square) but other reminders of Beijing’s glorious moment in the global spot- The Water Cube T ·Opened to the ticket-buying public again on October 10 light are not so easily done away with. Municipal officials have been ·Tickets can now be bought at the gate for RMB 30 and there is no daily limit on the busy working out what exactly to do with the 31 Olympic sporting number of visitors ·Hosts a nightly music spectacular every evening at 7.30pm, which will run until Feb 2009. venues that they’ve been lumbered with after the fireworks fizzled Tickets cost RMB 200-800 ·In the longer term, management is planning to turn the venue into the city’s largest out and athletes, journalists and spectators turned to London. water park with an artificial beach, aquatic recreational equipment and fitness facilities. With impressive speed, the city has transformed some of the bet- Construction of the aquatic center will begin after Spring Festival and should be open to the public in early 2010 ter-known stadiums into multipurpose venues open to the ticket-buy- ing public and often also available for hire. Indeed, future Olympic Wukesong Indoor Stadium – Beijing Olympic cities should take a lesson from Beijing’s ability to draw on the status Basketball Gymnasium ·In October, the venue hosted an excitable crowd that bent the security barriers at a of the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest), National Aquatics Center poorly organized concert from Canadian “pop-punk princess” Avril Lavigne (Water Cube), the National Indoor Stadium (the other one) and ·Jointly managed by international entertainment giant AEG and the NBA, the basketball stadium also hosted its first NBA exhibition match when the Milwaukee Bucks took on the the area that connects the three, and speedily mold Golden State Warriors in mid-October them into a money-earning tourist site. During the recent October Cycling and Fencing Sports Administrative holiday, the number of tourists visiting Beijing jumped by more than Center Complex (Laoshan Velodrome and Mountain 30 percent and the Olympic venues were the star attractions. Bike Course) Over the seven-day holiday, the Olympic Center received 2.42 ·The Beijing Olympic mountain bike course and the cycling course opened to cycling fans free of charge in late September million visitors. Numbers peaked on October 2 when 527,000 ·Other facilities in the nearby Laoshan Velodrome, including tennis courts, pools and people visited. (To provide some context, the Forbidden City only areas for table tennis, fencing and equestrianism, were scheduled to open to the public by the end of October received 625,000 visitors over the entire seven-day period.) After this final flurry of Olympics-inspired public interest dies down, Shooting & Archery Sports Administrative Center however, what will be the longer-term future of the Olympic Complex (Beijing Shooting Range) ·Has been open to the public for shooting, badminton, table tennis, pool, basketball, venues? tennis and swimming since mid-October ·The shooting range also recently hosted the Second World University Shooting This tourist-driven plan is just the start of a program that aims Championship (WUSC). to set Beijing apart from Athens and other host cities whose venues are now viewed as being huge wastes of money. Drawing on its Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Court ·The lotus flower-shaped stadium will host one of the four major events on the WTA experience from hosting the , which according to calendar next year. The WTA China Open will offer at least USD 4 million in prize money Chen Liangwen, a researcher in economics with Peking University, and it will be mandatory for the top 50 players in the world to attend ·The competition will be scheduled for the first week of October didn’t do anything to boost the capital’s economy, Beijing definitely has a plan to put its Olympic venues to good use. Winter Sports Administrative Center Complex (Capital Indoor Stadium) The planning began with the construction of the venues; only ·Open to the public for badminton, table tennis, basketball and tennis 12 of the 31 were new additions to the city’s landscape. Of the re- ·The ice-skating rinks (the Chinese national teams of various winter sports often practice maining 19, eight were temporary and ten were veterans from the here) will open to the public again in April 2009 past – places like ’s Workers’ Stadium and Gymnasium and National Olympic Sports Center ·Now open to the public to use for sporting events the Capital Indoor Stadium that were given a lick of paint in order ·The outdoor venues (just south of the Bird’s Nest) are suitable for track & field, to stand up to international scrutiny. Six of the Olympic venues football, basketball, tennis, softball and rugby; they can also facilitate roller-skating and rock climbing were also located inside university campuses, which means they’re ·Indoor options include basketball, indoor football, swimming, diving, tennis, badminton, likely to be put to good use in the future. This forward planning table tennis, fencing, yoga and taekwondo ·Coaching, medical services and lockers are all provided PHOTO impressed International Olympic Committee president Jacques ·The venues are also available to be hired out for shows and exhibitions. In fact, Midi SPORTS & FITNESS organizers had originally planned to hold the annual music festival here before

Rogge, who was quoted in the South China Morning Post as saying, :

exorbitant security costs led them to reconsider SIMON LIM “It means that no white elephant has been built.” The National Sports Training Center But what are the detailed plans for each venue? How will they ·Opened to the public for badminton, tennis, golf, volleyball, swimming, bowling, etc. manage to find a useful place for themselves in Beijing? from the end of September

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(6457 7166) 工体100, 朝阳区工 顺义区天竺镇温榆河楼台段1号 Dongdajie. 1) Daily 9am-6pm. Rm 101, District. (6552 2688) dance classes, as well as street, hip-hop 体西路6号 Bldg E, Guoheng Jiye Mansion, 7 Be- and hula styles. Teachers are all profes- sional foreign dancers and instruct in Equuleus International Riding Club itucheng Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8227 Jade Palace Hotel Bowling Center RMB Located in Shunyi and has several English- 5718); 2) 9am-7.30pm. Shunyuan Jie, 12 English to small sized groups. 11am-9pm 30/game. Daily 10am-11pm. B1/F, Jade Pal- (weekdays), 2-4pm (weekends). 906 Bldg speaking instructors. They have both an Sanyuanli Nanxiaojie (just west of east ace Hotel, 76 Zhichun Lu, Haidian District. indoor and outdoor riding arena. Best third ring road, on the north side of the 3, Jianwai Soho, Chaoyang District. (5900 (6262 8888 ext 55080) 翠宫宾馆保龄球中 中国北京 time to visit is between Tuesday and road), Chaoyang District. 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It’s free to participate and they ing a horse costs RMB 3,000 per month. bike rides on paved, dirt and nonexistent 结湖天宇市场东南侧，大保龄球雕塑南侧） visit new destinations every weekend. The roads. Helmets are a must! (beijingmob- Tue-Sun 8am-noon, 2-6pm. 91 Shunbai club members are experienced riders so Lu, Sunhe Town (north of and parallel [email protected]) http://groups. no bike is ever left stranded. (130 3119 google.com/group/beijingmob DANCING to Xiang Jiang Beilu), Chaoyang District. 5542, [email protected]) www. Contact Michelle Wang (6432 4947) www. The Bicycle Kingdom Tours & Rentals Co., Beijing Tango Learn the art of Argentinian cj750.org equriding.com 天星调良国际马术俱乐部, Ltd. Provides a large selection of bikes to tango. Classes every Thur 8-9pm followed Beijing Motorsports Got a hankering to 朝阳区孙河镇顺白路91号香江北路北 choose from including mountain bikes by a dance party at the Sinochu wine bar drive faster than the speed limit? You Hanci Horse Riding Club Whether you and collapsible bikes. 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(136 7139 7716, Casa de David This dance studio-cum-bar 有限公司, 东城区北京王府井218号东方广场 torheads, Goldenport Race Track hosts a [email protected]) 汉慈马术俱乐部, 昌平区 plays the part for the salsa die-hards, 西配楼北方佳苑写字间B428 (王府井书店北 variety of different car and motorcycle 西关环岛往西天龙园度假村 hosting nightly lessons for those willing to 门 北方佳苑饭店侧门入口) club races. Bring your own car and race dedicate a year of their time and money. Sheerwood Beijing Equestrian The Sheer- for RMB 400/hr or join others in watch- wood Beijing Equestrian Country Club has The Peloton (Trek Bikers and TriBeijing) A While the drinks are overpriced and weak, ing the fast-paced competition. Smaller group of competitive (and leisure) bikers the studio is impressive and professional, nice indoor and outdoor arenas, a couple motorcycle dirt track also available. Call of English-speaking instructors (and one who get together for long rides (followed catering to the true Latin dance devotees. in advance to make sure the track is avail- by optional runs) on weekend mornings. 1pm-4am. 5/F, Yaxing Dasha, A46 Liang- German-speaking one), as well as healthy able. RMB 200/hr with RMB 200 member- looking horses. Lessons are RMB 350 (plus Typical sessions involve rides of 3-6 hours maqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6466 1606) ship fee/yr. Daily 9am-5pm. 1 Goldenport 飞舞拉丁俱乐部, 朝阳区 RMB 50 to rent basic equipment), and (50-180km). Details for all rides available www.salsafly.com Dajie, Jinzhanxiang, Chaoyang District. 亮马桥路甲46号亚星大厦5层 packages of 10 and 20 lessons are RMB in advance at the below website, which (8433 3497) www.goldenport.com.cn 金港 also provides extensive general informa- 2,500 and RMB 4,400 for adults, less for DanZ Centre Offering a range of kid and 汽车公园, 朝阳区金盏乡金港大街1号 tion for bikers in Beijing. www.cyclosport- riders under 17. Because they have several adult classes including ballet, jazz, tap, hip schina.com, www.tribeijing.org Offroader 4x4 Club Those with a 4x4 can ponies, Sheerwood is especially good for hop, Latin styles, ballroom and flamenco. join these cowboys for bi-monthly one- or kids. Boarding costs RMB 1,800 per month. Trek Providing a wide range of high-end Also offers Thai boxing – handy if your two-day weekend adventures around Summer: Tue-Sun 7am-6.30pm; Winter: road bikes, mountain bikes and bikes partner keeps stepping on your toes. RMB Beijing. Rallies are likewise organized Tue-Sun 8am-5pm. Picun Village, Jinzhanx- for tykes. They also stock a full line of 80/hr. 1) 10am-8pm. C/F, Oriental Kenzo, in more far-flung places like Xinjiang, iang, Chaoyang District. (8433 2217) accessories including wheels, chains, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng Tibet and Yunnan. Membership is RMB brakes, helmets, lights, locks and jerseys. District. (8041 7745/7746); 2) 2/F, Children’s 300/year, with RMB 200 fees for excur- FOOTBALL Guaranteed free repair service for the Clubhouse, Yosemite Villas, 4 Yuyang Lu sions. 49 Xiqiqu, Wufang Tianya car bike’s lifespan. Also organizes cycling (West Gate of ISB), Chaoyang District. parts factory., Chaoyang District. Contact ClubFootball This outfit runs several soccer 丹 groups, trips and racing events. 1) 9am- (8041 7745/7746) www.danzcentre.com Mr. Yan (6474 5595, 136 0137 8212, coaching programs throughout Beijing 安丝舞蹈培训中心, 1) 东城区东直门外大街 6pm. Room 805, Pinnacle Plaza, Shunyi [email protected]) www.of- for foreign and local kids from ages 4 to 48号东方银座写字楼C层; 2) 朝阳区榆阳路 District. (8046 5538); 2) Daily 9am-6pm. 66 froader.com.cn 越野者俱乐部, 朝阳区五方 18. Held after school, on weekends and 4号优山美地别墅儿童俱乐部2层 Di’anmen Dongdajie (100m west of Nan- 天雅汽配城西七区 during holidays, courses are designed luogu Xiang on the south side of Ping’an Golden Dancing Academy Founded by and delivered by China ClubFootball’s Dadao), Dongcheng District. (8403 6967) Prema-Honway Formula Racing Team American-trained teachers, the academy English Football Association qualified 崔克, 1) 顺义区日祥广场805单元; 2) 东城 Renault formula racing car training con- teaches ballroom, salsa, merengue, Latin, coaching staff. 9am-6pm. Headquarters 区地安门东大街66号（南锣鼓巷往西100米平 ducted by the Prema-Honway Formula modern, Argentinean tango and their in Jingdu Hotel, Suite A10, 26 Jiuxianqiao 安大街路南） Racing Team will be held every month Road, Chaoyang District. (5130 6893, special “Golden Dance” classes are taught from March to November this year, with in both Chinese and English. The classes [email protected]) www. the guarantee you’ll be able to handle clubfootball.com.cn 万国群星足球俱乐部, BILLIARDS double as a language exchange while yourself in an F1 car. 1 Goldenport Jie, you cut a rug. Over 100 classes each week 朝阳区酒仙桥路26号晶都国际酒店 A10室 East Forever RMB 28/hr (snooker table), Jinzhanxiang, Chaoyang District. (8433 starting at RMB 40 (student discounts 3884) www.honway.com.cn International Friendship Football Club RMB 20/hr (billiard table). Daily 24hours. available). 10/F, Chongwen Culture Center, 2/F, Zhongding Mansion, 300m west of Ji- (IFFC) With over 800 members from 70 7 Chongwenmen Waidajie, Chongwen Sunniwell City Karting Club Sunniwell countries playing in 30 established men’s men Qiao on the south side of the street, District. Contact Mary (6708 9567/3267, has little cars for those with none of Haidian District. (6216 8000/9000) 海淀区 and women’s amateur adult and youth [email protected]) their own. Pay RMB 48 to enjoy five teams, the IFFC has been devoted to 蓟门桥西300米中鼎大厦2层 金池舞蹈学院, www.goldendancing.com minutes of thrills on the 800m track in a the “world game” in Beijing since 1994. 崇文区崇文门外大街7号崇文区文化馆10层 Pang Weiguo Billiards Named after a standard cart, or fork out over RMB 60 You can join an existing team or create Chinese billiards champ and opened for the high-performance model. Insur- your own. The match fees help pay for J-Ballet School English and Chinese in- ance recommended. RMB 35 (students); with help from Zheng Liqiang. RMB 25 struction is available for children aged referees. RMB 100 (membership), RMB 50

RMB 48 (adults). Daily 10am-10pm. Inside SPORTS & FITNESS (snooker table), RMB 15 (billiards table). 4-14 years. Different levels/ages of (student membership). RMB 1,000 (team Private rooms and competition tables are Xinglong park, Gaobeidian, Chaoyang fee), RMB 500 (student team fee), RMB instruction on different days. RMB 900 北京四惠花园卡丁车俱 also available. Daily 24hrs. Nan’er Duan District. (85751433) 600-900 (match fee per team). Contact (3 months). 1) 1/F, Bldg D, Jingxiu Yuan, 乐部, 朝阳区高碑店兴隆公园里 (above KFC), Block 4, Xiluo Yuan, Fengtai Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. Robert (6234 7106, [email protected]) District. (8726 5975) (8453 3003; 138 0103 6364 (Ms. Takeda); U-Speed Sports & Competition Co. Ltd www.iffc1994.com Xuan Long Billiards Club This open bil- 138 0113 5877 (Ms. Tang)); 2) Pulse Health 4,000 square meters of go-kart track, VIP Women’s Football The Odds and Ends are liards hall has 28 international regulation Club, Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao rooms, game room, bar, and restaurant. Beijing’s only amateur team for adult sized American-style billiard tables and Lu, Chaoyang District. www.j-ballet.com Races are clocked to the millisecond with women. Players of all skill levels are 西方芭蕾学校, 1) 朝阳区幸福村中路景绣 eight large, British-style snooker tables a top-of-the-line ROC timing system. welcome, although some experience is 园D座一层西侧; 2) 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯 – all with high quality hardwood and Four-stroke 160cc and 200cc karts avail- preferable. They play or practice each 宾斯基饭店 first-rate felt. An hour of pool costs RMB able. Available for corporate events. Mon Sunday from 3-5pm at Beijing Geological 20 and snooker RMB 32. After a rack or 11am-11pm, Tue-Thu 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat University. Contact Liao Liao (6461 8086, Phoenix Dance Salsa dancing classes for 10-12am, Sun 10am-10pm. 1 Jingshun two, take a break at the bar for a small beginners through to advanced, who can [email protected]) list of beers or shots (RMB 10 and up). Lu, Siyuan Qiao, Chaoyang District. (6473 also dance in the Phoenix team. RMB 100 朝阳区京顺路四元桥1号 Daily 24 hours. Minwang Hutong, Hep- 2548) (beginners), RMB 80 (students). For more GOLF ingli Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (6421 info, contact Jack (139 1097 5179) 8868) 轩隆台球俱乐部, 东城区和平里东街 www.phoenix-dance.com EQUESTRIAN Avid Golf Indoor Simulator Don’t allow 民旺胡同9号 your game to be restricted by weather, Pineapple Dance Studios Offers classes in Asgard Horsemanship Club This stable fea- daylight or pollution – expand into the jazz, contemporary ballet, and modern tures around 20 horses and 9 professional virtual realm. Avid offers 24 state-of-the- BOWLING dance. Professional teachers ensure fun instructors, some of whom speak English. art 3-D courses. One to four golfers can and laid back class environments. There Cosmic Bowling Strike! Whoever said RMB 300 (lesson), RMB 2,300 (10 lessons), play 2 hours for just RMB 650 or 3-and- is no enrollment procedure and you can silence is golden clearly never experienced RMB 6,600 (30 lessons ), RMB 9,800 (50 a-half hours for just RMB 1,100. Lessons join a classes at any time. Students of all the ten-pin joys of Cosmic Bowling’s 20- lessons). Shunhuang Lu, just west of Dan- are also available from a PGA accredited standards are welcome. 7.30-9pm (Mon, lane alley. Prices vary throughout the shui Restaurant, Chaoyang District. (8459 professional for RMB 500/hour or choose a

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WHEELYA handy guide to cycling GOOD in Beijing by Jonathan White

lthough professional cycling has been tarnished in the public’s eyes through widespread drug abuse, recreational Acycling has experienced a worldwide resurgence. Cycling, no longer confi ned to transport, has become a populist sport. Even Lance Armstrong can’t stay retired – his return to the sport means it’s never too late to saddle up. Bike-heavy Beijing is a hub for all three categories of the sport of cycling: road, track and mountain biking. Fans even have access to the Olympic cycling venues. Most people think of cycling as a fair-weather pursuit, but you can freewheel through the winter if you’re prepared to wrap up warm and brave the elements. Besides, you’ll need to build up those thighs to comfortably handle the distances routinely covered by the groups listed below.

Why cycling? • Cycling is great cardiovascular exercise and is a handy form of Beijing Fixed Gear Fixed gear bikes have one gear; whenever the back wheel is in motion the pedals are transportation that requires none of the self-discipline of gym turning. This means they also have no need for brakes, as you pedal backwards to slow attendance down. This form of cycling, which is growing in popularity around the world, is suited to performing bike tricks as well as more traditional pursuits. The Beijing Fixed Gear group • Cycling while seated is not load-bearing, which makes it ideal for arranges meets for like-minded riders. www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4773749604 sufferers of lower limb troubles (e.g. arthritis, rheumatism, knee 135 0108 8728, [email protected] injuries) as there is no impact on the joints MOB (Mountain Bikers of Beijing) Beijing’s very own group of intrepid mountain bikers arranges weekly meets for its mem- • It is accessible as a group or solo endeavor and thus equally suited bers, the majority of which are cross-country excursions on the outskirts of the capital. for introverts and extroverts They have also been known to arrange trips as far away as Yunnan and Lebanon. Typical rides are 60-120km and include 800-1,200m climbs. Bikers of all ages and abilities are wel- • If you’re willing to travel a little further afi eld, you can leave behind come. http://groups.google.com/group/beijingmob the smog of Beijing and enjoy fresh air and scenery Beijing Golden • Men, women and children can partake in the same recreational BJGolden is a group consisting mostly of Chinese cyclists, but foreigners are welcome. rides. Grab the family and a tandem for a great day out Weekly rides tend to cover 100-200km and leave from Chongwen District. Membership (RMB 100/year) is mandatory, but that covers all rides for the year. www.bjgolden.com • All you need is a bike and a map (or a sense of adventure) Peloton Slightly more competitive than other local groups, with 90-180km distances covered in Where to play: three to six hours. Beginners are welcome and bikes can be arranged but be aware that these guys take their cycling seriously; many use the group as training for races. Departs the Beijinger selects fi ve options around town for cycling enthusi- from Shunyi’s Pinnacle Plaza every Sat and Sun. www.cyclosportschina.com asts to get their wheels spinning. There are also a large number Laoshan Velodrome and Mountain Bike Course of businesses that can provide you with the equipment that you The venue which hosted the track cycling events of the Beijing Olympiad is now open to need to get started (both for sale and for hire); they’re listed in the the public, as is the Olympic mountain biking course. Get on down to see where records were broken – and then try for yourself. Free. Opening hours 9am-9.30pm. directories starting on p137. SPORTS & FITNESS

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Hotels range ranges from intermediate to advanced afternoon followed by more beer than National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) Olympic from RMB 380-680 a night. Take 919 (RMB so new players are encouraged to try-out you could possibly drink, lots of noise Green, Beichen Lu, Chaoyang District. 国家 12) from Deshengmen. Daily 8.30am- first. Sessions cost RMB 30. (beijing_ and a meal. Occasional out-of-town 体育场, 朝阳区北辰路奥林匹克公园 6.30pm. Badaling Town, Yanqing County. [email protected]) trips. RMB 20/run, RMB 60/run and meal. (6501 0335, 136 9915 8647) 八达岭滑雪场, Olympic Green Tennis Center Olympic Usually meets at Tim’s Texas Roadhouse. Dongfang Julong Archery Club RMB 40/36 延庆县八达岭镇 Green, Beichen Lu (inside Olympic Green, Contact Dave “Minime” White (beijin- arrows. Daily 2pm-midnight. 5/F, Yang- 300m south of Lincui Qiao, North Fifth [email protected]) www. 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(6492 9041) www.fenx- Workers’ Gymnasium Slated to hold on five teams playing Sunday night games a total of 122,100 acres and is accessible ing.com 朝阳区亚运村安定路1号奥体中心 Olympic boxing, the Workers’ Gymnasium hosts boxing and international basketball from September through May. Ages and by train. Entrance RMB 30. RMB 60/hr, Hot Air Balloon Club In addition to hold- matches, among others. Gongti Beilu, skill levels vary. This ‘08-’09 season, the RMB 300/6hr or RMB 80/hr, RMB 420/6hr ing tournaments, this club also provides Chaoyang District. (6501 6300) 工人体育 team plan to tour to North Korea, Bang- (weekends). Snowsuit rental RMB 50. training classes and services for businesses. 馆, 朝阳区工体北路 kok, Mongolia, Kunming, Nanjing and Sauna (RMB 20) and lodging (RMB 200- (6170 0750) www.reqiqiu.com Shanghai. Games are played in the east 400) available. Daily 9am-9.30pm. Chongli Workers’ Stadium Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang of Beijing (Capital Gym no longer allows County, City, Hebei province, Rainbow Radio-controlled Model Club District. (6501 6655 ext 5033) 工人体育场, ice hockey). See www.beijinghockey. Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Rainbow is a group for those interested in 朝阳区工体北路 com for updated details and schedule. province. (6400 9569) www.bjdeming.com model remote controlled planes, jets, heli- Sun 10am-2pm. Capital Gymnasium, 54 翠云山滑雪场, 河北省张家口市崇礼县河北 Wukesong Indoor Stadium Wukesong copters, cars and boats. Caters to English Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. 省张家口市崇礼县 Cultural and Sports Center, Haidian Dis- speakers and offers training courses. 2/F, ([email protected]) www.beijin- trict. 五棵松篮球馆, 海淀区五棵松文化体 Chaoshifa supermarket, 73 Xueyuan Nan- ghockey.com Dolomiti Ski Resort Located 220km (a lu, Haidian District. (6211 5655, Eng: 135 育中心 2.5hr drive) from Beijing, Dolomiti covers Beijing Street Hockey All you need is a 2023 0772) www.hobbyrb.com飞彩虹模型, Olympic Sports 57 hectares and has five slopes, ranging pair of running shoes and an attitude. Sat 海淀区学院街南路73号，超市发超市2楼 Center, 1 Anding Lu, Yayuncun, Chaoyang from 400-1800m long – two for intermedi- 2-5pm. Ta Yuan Diplomatic Compound, 1 ate, two for advanced, one for beginners, Star Trooper Laser Tag Indulge your trig- District. 英东游泳馆, 朝阳区亚运村安定路 1号奥体中心 Xindong Lu (located one block north of and one reserved for snowboarders. The ger-happy inner child in a very trippy the Canadian Embassy), Chaoyang District. resort’s ski lifts are imported from Italy atmosphere. Each game lasts 15mins. Contact Darren (damooreasia@yahoo. and it boasts a full-service ski equipment Kids must be taller than 1.3m. RMB 40 RACQUET SPORTS com) 朝阳区新东路1号塔园外交公寓 shop. Italian coffee and pizza await hun- (first game), RMB 30 (additional games). gry skiers at the base lodge. Contact the Ezone Club Beijing’s premier extreme Groups of six or more can rent the entire Beijing International Badminton Club Beijing office at 8453 5186. Xiqueliang, sports club runs the Ezone Sk8 Park, venue for RMB 1280/hour. Wed-Fri 2-8pm, Meets every Wed 7-9pm and Sun 10am- Sitaizui Village, Chongli County, Zhangjia- which, though not huge, includes half- Sat-Sun 9am-8pm. B1, 316 Wangjing Xiy- 12pm, at the Si’de park Badminton Center kou City, Hebei province. (0313 461 2381) pipes, ramps and rails. Daily 1-7pm. uan Sanqu, Chaoyang District. (6475 8329, near Lido (across the street from the www.dolomitiski.cn 多乐美地度假山庄, 河 [email protected]) www.startrooper. Rosedale Hotel). All birdies welcome. Con- Fangzhuang Sport Center, west of Car- 北省张家口市崇礼县四台嘴乡喜鹊梁 net 激光搏击, 朝阳区望京西园三区316号 tact John Ho ([email protected]) refour, Fengtai District. (6763 14510 ext 楼，地下一层 8007, 136 0119 0802, [email protected]) Hebei Saibei Ski Resort This unique Beijing International Tennis Centre RMB www.ezonesk8.com scenic environment with a backdrop of Superwing Paragliding Club Organizes 300/hr (non members), RMB 100/hr (mem- snow-covered mountains and forest has Hosa Skating Center This well organized seven-day paragliding courses for RMB bers), annual membership (RMB 8,000). an 800m ski run and a 2,800m beginner center, as well as hosting international 2,200 and tandem flights for RMB 300 in Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun slope. Lodgings include the No. 1 “Show” hockey competitions, also provides a great Changping District. Also arranges flying 9am-9pm. 50 Tiantan Donglu, Chongwen hotel (RMB 680-1880 per night), four villas venue for figure skating. Various training excursions to Inner Mongolia and Shanxi District. (6715 2532) (standard room RMB 150-200), and the classes on offer and the friendly, profes- Province. 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Rental RMB 100/2hr or RMB 亚运村安定路1号 tower on the Great Wall, Huaibei boasts 150/2hr (weekends). Lodging starts from YOGA & PILATES a 3,100m ski trail and a cable car that RMB 200. Take the 919 from Deshengmen Sino-Japanese Youth Center This 50m pool runs up to 1,200m (the highest in Beijing). Alona Studio Offers hatha, ashtanga, to Yanqing and change to the 920. Daily is located in the 21st Century Hotel. Also Other features include a grass run as well power and bikram (hot) yoga for all levels 8am-5pm. Zhongyangfang, Zhangshanying has a newly-opened gym with yoga and as two advanced, one intermediate and and pilates mat classes. Private lessons, Zhen, Yanqing County. (6919 1614/15/17) dance classes. RMB 68/visit, RMB 1500/30 three beginner slopes. Admission RMB 20. personal training and rehabilitation ses- www.sjlski.com 石京龙滑雪场, 延庆县张山 visits. Daily 8am-10pm. 40 Liangmaqiao Rental RMB 60/hr, RMB 80/hr (weekends) sions available. Pilates is only available at 营镇中羊坊 Lu, Chaoyang District. (6468 3311) 朝阳区 or RMB 100/hr (holidays). Lodging is avail- the Sanlitun location. 1) 7.30am-9.30pm. 亮马桥路40号 able. Take 936 zhi from Dongzhimen. Daily Snow Favor This club for white powder Nali Mall, Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. 8am-9.30pm. 548 Hefangkou Cun, Huaibei addicts stocks Rossignol, K2 and Briko gear. ([email protected], voselena@hotmail. Zhen, Huairou District. (8969 6677) www. Members can join online and enjoy weekly TEAM & CLUB SPORTS com); 2) Rm 802, Bldg 6, Wanda Plaza, 93 hbski.net 怀北国际滑雪场, 怀柔区怀北镇河 ski trips taught by members of the French Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 6920, 防口村548号 Ski Association. Also offers free ski lessons Bad News Bears Baseball Club Bringing the 139 1029 0260, [email protected], for members. Daily 9am-8pm. 3/F, Bldg 1, real game to Beijing. Regular weekend [email protected]) www.alonastudio. Jundushan Ski Resort The Beijing Jun- Dadushi Shangyejie, Ciqikou, Chongwen meets against college and semi-pro teams com 1) 朝阳区三里屯北路那里商城内; 2) dushan ski resort is located 34km from the District. (6707 1085) www.snowfavor.com at the Chaoyang Sports Center, 77 Yao- 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场6座802 city and covers an area of nearly 330 acres. jiayuan Lu (8557 4959). Must pay for own 雪上飞专卖店, 崇文区磁器口大都市商业街 Bikram Hot Yoga with Huiping Mo Chinese Equipped for skiers and snowboarders, uniform and split field costs. Contact Eric 1号楼3层 mainland’s first official Bikram Yoga Studio the resort features seven ski runs, a slalom ([email protected]) run, double seat cableway and cross-coun- Snow World Ski Park Located near the featuring Bikram China representative try path (for snowmobiles). Jundushan’s Ming Tombs, is a mere thirty minutes by Beijing Cricket BCC hosts the Santa Fe Huiping Mo and Bikram-certified instructor southern exposure means the snow can get car from downtown Beijing. There are two League, with four teams playing every John Williams. Bikram Yoga is an estab- slushy. Sleds, inner tubes and snowmobiles ski runs – one for advanced and one for Sunday at Dulwich College from noon lished health and fitness maintenance pro- are available for rent. Admission RMB 20 intermediate skiers – and all of its equip- onwards. Bus leaves East Lake Villas at gram conducted in a heated studio. Daily or RMB 30(holidays). Rental RMB 100/2hr, ment is imported from North America. 11.30am. Welcomes new players of all 10am-6.45pm. 5/F, Bldg E, Pacific Century RMB 150/2hr (weekend) or RMB 160/2hr Admission RMB 20. Ski Rental RMB 50/hr or abilities. RMB 800 (annual membership Place, 2A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (holidays). Accommodation options in- RMB 70/hr (weekend/holidays). Snowboard fee), RMB 100/game. For more info, con- (6539 3434, 139 1051 3285) bikramyogabei- clude “Russian style villas” and Mongolian rental RMB 70/hr or RMB 120 for four tact [email protected], or check jing.googlepages.com PCC盈科会所, 朝阳 tents. Take the subway (line 13) to Longze hours. Lodging can be found ten minutes up on upcoming fixtures and past results at 区工体北路甲2号盈科中心E座5层 www.beijingcricketclub.com. station and transfer to bus 21. Daily 8am- away. Take bus 345 from Deshengmen and Fine Yoga Offers traditional ashtanga yoga 10pm. 588 Zhenshun Cun, Cuicun Zhen (5 than transfer to bus 3. Daily 8.30am-5pm. Beijing Football Club Australian Rules for all levels, with experienced instructors. km north of the Xiaotangshan Hot Spring Xiaogongmen, Shisanling, Changping Dis- Football in Beijing. (135 1625 1141, tom. They also offer hot yoga, kids’ yoga, hatha Holiday Village), Changping District. (6072 trict. (8976 1886/ 1899) 雪世界滑雪场, 昌平 [email protected]) www.aussieru- yoga and prenatal yoga. Classes offered 5888, [email protected]) www.bjski.com. 区十三陵小宫门 leschina.com throughout the day and evening. 1) Sun- cn 军都山滑雪场, 昌平区崔村镇真顺村588号 Wanlong Ski Resort Wanlong is located Mon, 9am-6.30pm, kids’ yoga on Sundays Beijing Gaelic Football Club The Beijing Lianhua Shan Ski Resort Lianhuashan offers 249km from Beijing – a 3 hour drive. The 2.30-3.30pm. Le Lemon Lake Clubhouse, Gaelic Football Club holds training sessions two advanced runs, three intermediate resort has 5 ski runs for beginners, interme- Shunyi District.; 2) Daily 9am-8.15pm. Ga- for men and women of all skill levels, every runs and two beginner trails. Admission diate and advanced skiers and also offers hood Clubhouse (opposite the main gate Sun noon-2pm at the Western Academy RMB 20 or RMB 30 (holidays). Rental RMB snowmobile hire and sledding. RMB 150/2 of Capital Paradise), Shunyi District. (139 of Beijing. ([email protected]) www. 100/2hr, 140/2hr (weekend) or 160/2hr hrs (weekday), RMB 250/2 hrs (weekend). 1120 9563); 3) Daily 7am-9pm. Kids’ yoga beijinggaa.org (holiday). Take bus 918 from Dongzhimen. Rental RMB 50 (weekend), RMB 70 (week- on Sundays 2-3pm. Rm 501, 5/F, Bldg A, Daily 8am-6pm, 5pm-10pm. 288 Liangshan end). Lodging ranges from RMB 388-1,288. Beijing Hockey Club Field hockey for play- Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang Donglu, Zhang Zhen, Shunyi District. (8239 Take shuttle bus (RMB 120 roundtrip, RMB ers of all levels, both male and female. District. (8589 6474, 5900 3192, 139 1176 梵音瑜珈, 1) 顺 7840/ 8239 7841/ 8239 7431) www.bjlhski. 150 holidays) from south gate of Workers’ Games are played every weekend on a 7521) www.fine-yoga.com 义区莱蒙湖别墅会所; 2) 顺义区嘉浩别墅 com 莲花山滑雪场, 顺义区张镇良山东路 Stadium. Daily 8.30am-4.30pm. Honghual- full-size astro-turf pitch, followed by a 会所 (名都苑对面); 3) 朝阳区建国路88号 288号 iang, Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, great social. ([email protected]) Soho现代城A座501室 Hebei province. (0313 478 5111/8888) 万龙 beijingfieldhockeyclub.spaces.live.com Longfeng Shan Ski Resort Only 26km from 滑雪场, 河北省张家口市崇礼县红花梁 Tian’anmen Square and a 10-minute ride Beijing Sport and Social Club (Beijing SSC) Mountain Yoga Organizes and hosts yoga from Pingguoyuan subway station, this Yunfoshan Ski Resort Yunfoshan Ski Field For volleyball players who are less into the retreats in the mountain areas northwest hill features six ski runs: two for begin- is surrounded by mountains in three di- glory and more into post-game Tsingtao. of Beijing. Weekend workshops sometimes ners, two for intermediates and two for rections and covers 45,000sqm. There is SSC meets for volleyball, dinner and beer feature special guest teachers and themes advanced, as well as hiking year-round. a 1,000m run for advanced skiers, three on the first Wed of each month in different such as art, photography, cooking and Admission RMB 20 or RMB 30 (holidays). intermediate runs, four beginner runs and locations in Chaoyang. (beijingssc@gmail. Bollywood dancing. Mountain Yoga also Rental RMB 70/hr, 90/hr (weekend) or 120/ a 1,500m cross-country trail for snowmo- com) www.beijingssc.com offers yoga travel packages ranging from hr (holidays). Daily 8am-10pm. Wanfotang biles. Admission RMB 20. Rental RMB 50/hr. one to five days from USD 200-980 per Cun, Yongding Zhen, Mentougou District. Lodging available ranging from RMB 400- Beijing Ultimate Frisbee Foreigners and person, which include yoga on the Great (6980 4549/1740) 龙凤山滑雪场, 门头沟区 1600. Take 987 from Dongzhimen. Daily Chinese alike are welcome to come and Wall, vegetarian food, qigong instruction, 永定镇万佛堂村 8.30am-5pm. Xiwengzhuang Zhen, Miyun enjoy Beijing’s Growing Ultimate com- and herbal foot massage. 6 Gongzhufen County. (6901 6896) www.yunfoshan.com munity. The sport is played most days of Cun, Fragrant Hills, Haidian District. (6259 Nanshan Ski Village Beijing Nanshan Ski 云佛山滑雪场, 密云县溪翁庄镇 the week in various locations around the 6702, 139 0102 1322, info@mountainyoga. Village lies in the south of Miyun County, city as pick-up games or practice. The city cn) www.mountainyoga.cn 山地瑜珈 108km from Siyuan Bridge and is one of Yuyang Ski Resort Less than an hour out- already supports more than five teams the area’s top ski resorts, Nanshan has ten side of the city, with slopes for all levels. which travel to local and international Nirvana Yoga Center Hatha yoga, ash- well-groomed trails for skiers of all levels Until 5pm, RMB 130 (weekends), RMB tournaments in Asia. All ages and abili- tanga yoga, bikram hot yoga and iyengar and a snowboard park (Nanshan Mellow 110 (weekdays); after 5pm RMB 70. Ticket ties are encouraged to join whether for yoga. Daily 9.30am-9pm. 1) B1/F, Bldg D, Park) with a halfpipe, four kickers and six prices include ski rental. Tickets can be re- fun or to play competitively. (136 0103 Global Trade Mansions, 9A Guanghua Lu, rails – all served by a quadruple chairlift, a served in advanced by calling the number 6430, [email protected]) www. Chaoyang District. (6593 8749); 2) 2A, Unit double chairlift and nine T-bars. Admission below. 8.30am-10pm. East of Dawangwu beijingultimate.com, http://groups.google. 5, Shijicheng, Yuanda Lu (100m south of RMB 20. Rental RMB 100/2hr, RMB 150/2hr Cun, Donggao Cunzhen, Pinggu District. com/group/beijing-ultimate the Golden Resource Shopping Mall), Haid- (weekend) or RMB 160/2hr (holidays). (5869 3355) www.yuyangski.com.cn 渔阳滑 ian District. (5198 0591) 青鸟瑜伽, 1) 朝阳 Lodging available. Take the shuttle bus 雪, 平谷区东高村镇大旺务村东侧 Men’s Lacrosse Looking for players with 区光华路甲9号世贸国际公寓D座地下1层; 2) experience, no cost involved. Current roster 海淀区远大路世纪城5单元2A（世纪金源购物 (RMB 40 round trip) from Dongzhimen, SPORTS & FITNESS 8.30am every Sat and Sun. Tickets at 8909 includes BSU students, BSU graduates, and 中心南100米） SWIMMING expat laxers. Bring your own equipment. 1909. Daily 8.30am-5.30pm. Shengshuitou OM Yoga 42 Rooms 9102/9103, Lido Apart- Cun, Henanzhai Town, Miyun County. Saturdays 9am. Beijing Sports University, China World Hotel Ride the wake of the Zhonguancun Beidajie, Shangdi New ment Bldg, Chaoyang District. (6437 8810) (8909 1909) www.nanshanski.com 北京南 静心堂, 朝阳区丽 rich and famous. RMB 200/adults, RMB Technological Development Zone, Haidian www.omyoga42.com.cn 山滑雪滑水度假村有限公司, 密云县河南寨 都公寓9102-9103 80/(kids under ten) to use the pool and all District. Contact Mike (mchao98@hotmail. 镇圣水头村 other facilities (such as spa, sauna, gym com) 海淀区北京体育大学上地新技术开发区 Yin Yang Community Center See Health & Qiaobo Ice and Snow World The first indoor etc). Daily 6am-11pm. 1 Jianguomenwai 中关村北大街 Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 33, Community directories, under “Community ski resort in Beijing, Qiaobo has a 150-me- Groups.” ter bunny slope and a 260-meter long run. [email protected]) www.shangri-la.com Sports Beijing Sports Beijing is a com- Experienced skiers should keep their expec- 中国大饭店, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号 munity based, non-profit organization Yoga Yard To promote the health and well- dedicated to providing quality sports and tations low. No entrance fee. RMB 180/2hr DHY Conveniently located, DHY is a swim- being of all students, they offer special- (weekday), RMB 230/2hr (weekend). 30% recreational programs for the youth of ized classes: prenatal and postnatal yoga, ming training center catering for adults. Beijing. This season, programs include off for skiers with their own equipment. Fri-Sun 7-8.30pm. B1/F, Bldg 1, 9 Non- introduction to yoga, restorative yoga, Daily 9am-10pm. Inside Chaobai River soccer, baseball, tennis, ice hockey, golf, other workshops, training sessions and gzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (135 gymnastics, judo, rugby and girl’s softball. National Forest Park, Mapo, Shunyi District. 博雅员会所, 朝阳区农展馆南路 retreats with guest teachers. Yoga books, 2126 4441) Office is open Monday to Friday from (8497 2568) www.qbski.com 乔波冰雪世界, 9号博雅园会所B1层天安豪园北侧 mats and wellness products also avail- 顺义区马坡潮白河国家森林公园内6号 9.30am-5.30pm. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm. able. Mon-Thu 7.15am-9.30pm, Fri-Sun Holiday Inn Lido Health Club Jacuzzi, Rm 4014, F4, CAT Lifestyle Mall, Star City, 7.15am-8pm. 6/F, Bldg 17 Gongti Beilu Shijinglong Ski Resort Located 80km from pool, sauna, gym included in fee. Located 10 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5838 (across from the north gate of Workers’ Beijing, west of Longqing Gorge and east inside the hotel. RMB 600/10 visits, RMB 5388) www.sportsbj.com 朝阳区酒仙桥路 Stadium), Chaoyang District. (6413 0774, of Guanting Lake, this resort boasts some 900/month and RMB 9,000/year. Daily 6am- 10号星城国际妙典时尚广场4层4014室 [email protected]) www.yogayard.com of Beijing’s longest trails, a snowboard 瑜珈苑, 朝阳区工体北路17号楼6层工人体 11pm. 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. Women’s Lacrosse Women’s lacrosse takes park (built and maintained by French pro- 北京丽 育场北门对面 (6437 6688 ext 1871, [email protected]) place at the Forestry University in Haidian

that’smags www.thebeijinger.com Novemberwww. 200 thatsbj.com8 / the Beijinger Sept. 2005143 a professional cook to instruct you Chaoyang District (8456 4155, in these two marvelous culinary [email protected]) skills. RMB 200. 7pm-9pm (Thu). European Chamber Gala Ball, 10.30am-1pm (Fri). 4pm-6.30pm Beijing (Sat). CCC Learning Center (6432 Sponsored by tbj, this event will ealth 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org explore the history of flight in an & Nov 12 evening full of first-class enter- INN Big Brekkie tainment. RMB 1,100, RMB 9,900 The International Newcomers’ (table of ten). 6pm. Grand Mil- Community lenium Hotel, Fortune Plaza (6462 Network (INN) hosts this casual morning every second Wednes- 2066 ext 52, [email protected]) All event listings are accurate at time of press and subject to change day of every month. Socialize Nov 24 with friends and fellow newcom- INN Christmas Charity Luncheon ers in a relaxed setting. RSVP Join the International Newcomers’ HSend events to [email protected] at beijingbigbrekkie@yahoo. Network (INN) for a three-course by Nov 10 com. RMB 60 for breakfast Christmas meal with imported buffet. 10am-12pm. Schin- wines. The luncheon also includes dler’s Anlegestelle in Sanlitun Nov 1 Jenny Lou stores (8046 2316) and a bazaar where you can buy Xmas ([email protected]) gifts, and enjoy live perform- Beijingkids Annual Halloween Party Lohao City Pinnacle Plaza (8046 www.innbeijing.org 6242). RMB 70, RMB 40 (pre-reg- ances. 11am-2pm. China World Dress up the kids and yourself Nov 13 Hotel. For tickets, contact Sue in Halloween costumes and win istered), free (kids under 5). 11am (registration starts at 10.15am). Book Talk: Cecelia Lindqvist Grant at 139 1175 5591 or e-mail prizes! For more info, e-mail [email protected] (down- [email protected]. Dragon Bay Villa (8041 7097) Lindqvist discusses her book, China: Empire of Living Sym- town); or contact Jenni McWhert- Nov 2 er at 159 1095 5910 or jenni. Swiss Ball 2008 bols. RSVP. 7pm. Yin Yang Shangyuan Established Artists Community Center (6431 2108, [email protected] (Shunyi). Bringing together almost 300 www.innbeijing.org Village Tour business leaders and friends of [email protected]) You may already know about Switzerland for dinner, music and www.yinyangbeijing.com Nov 25 the Songzhuang artist village or dance. This year’s theme: “Red & Nov 15 Strategic Talent Management Dashanzi’s 798. But the Shangyuan White - Fire & Ice.” RMB 750, RMB Seminar Artists Community is different - lo- 600 (SwissCham and SSB members). Mahjong Workshop Come learn the most popular game Boldmoves China and e-Gate cated in Beijing’s Changping Coun- 6pm. Swiss Hotel Beijing Consulting hold a seminar on ty, the community is made up of in China and Asia. CCC will teach Nov 8, 9 you the fundamentals; within an “Strategic Talent Management” academic artists who are relatively offering insights on taking older and have established their Weekend Zen Retreat in Red Snail hour, you will be able to play on your own. RMB 70/person. 2.30pm- immediate actions to improve fame in China and abroad. RMB Monastery organizational talent systems to 180 (includes lunch and transpor- Stay in a Buddhist temple in a 4.30pm. CCC Learning Center (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org business leaders and HR profes- tation). 9.30am-4.30pm. CCC suburb of Beijing over the sionals. RSVP. RMB 250. 8.15am. Learning Center (6432 9341) www. weekend and join an immersed Nov 18 Kerry Centre Hotel (137 0119 5628, chinaculturecenter.org Zen meditation practice and INN Neighborhood Coffee Morning [email protected]) Nov 4 understand Zen thoughts with CCC Zen master. RMB 600 (includes bus The International Newcomers’ Net- Business and Finance Social Net- 1-day INSPIRED Workshop: “Living & transportation, accommodations work (INN) hosts Neighborhood working Evening Working in China” in the temple and meals). Coffee Mornings in local cafes that The Fortune Connection Club Joann Pittman, cross-cultural CCC Learning Center (6432 9341) allow you to get to know people brings together entrepreneurs, trainer, will introduce attendees www.chinaculturecenter.org who live nearby and pick up a few businesspeople and others who to effective ways of dealing with tips from those who have lived work in finance, banking, consult- the differences between Western Nov 8, 15, 22 in your neighborhood a while. ing, real estate and investment. and Chinese culture. RMB 1,300 Introduction to Quilting and Sanlitun Coffee Mornings are held RMB 130 (includes lucky draw, first (includes lunch and handbook). Patchwork every third Tuesday and Thursday drink and canapés), RMB 80 (if 9.30am. Business Center No. 8, This 3-session course is an each month. 10am-12pm. The registered before Nov 10). 7.30pm. Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang Dis- introduction to patchwork and Bookworm, Bldg 4, Nansanlitun D-Bar, Renaissance Capital Beijing trict (6590 6663). To pre-register, quilting. Class members will be Lu, Chaoyang District (6586 9507) (5120 0834, [email protected]) call Jasmine Keel at 136 2113 2201 able to make a face pillow using www.innbeijing.org www.fcclub.com or visit www.inspiredbeijing.com patchwork skills and then make Nov 19 Nov 26 a quilt in the next class. RMB 150 Melbourne Cup Celebration Book Club: Red China Blues Lecture: Introduction to Ancient Join the Australian and New (440 for 3 classes). 10am-11.30am. Yin Yang Community Center (6431 by Jan Wong Chinese Medicine Zealand community in celebrating Discussion of the entertaining Dr. Sylvie Hu gives a lecture on the horse race that stops a nation. 2108, [email protected]) www.yinyangbeijing.com memoir written by Chinese-Cana- “Heaven/Earth/Man, , Yin/Yang, Frock up, put on your best hat and dian journalist Jan Wong about her Blood and Energy, 5 Elements, back the best horse. Free entry. Nov 11 experience in China during the ‘70s 6 Climatic Excesses.” RSVP (call RSVP at [email protected]. 10am- Networkclub.com’s The Hunters and and ‘80s. Free. 10.30am-12pm. CCC for time). Minimum donation 3pm. Infiniti Ballroom, Hilton Hotel the Hunted Learning Center(6432 9341) www. RMB 100 (all proceeds go to the (6595 9252, [email protected]) Network.com helps you find what chinaculturecenter.org Yin Yang Community Center and www.autscham.org you are hunting for, be it friends, Talk: China Modern Architecture Acupuncture Without Borders). Nov 5 jobs, partners, employees or Architect Liang Jingyu discusses Yin Yang Community Center (6431 Chinese Tie-Dye investments. 6.30pm. 1/F, Stageone new architecture in China and the 2108, contact@yinyangbeijing. Learn fabric crafts tie-dye (zha ran) New Media and Lounge. Jianguo disputes among governments, ar- com) www.yinyangbeijing.com and batik (la ran), which represent Lu, 1 Chaoyang District (8589 4864, chitects and developers on interna- Erguotou Liquor Factory Tour the simple colors, textures and pat- www.networkclub.com) tional vs. local style, traditional vs. Join CCC’s half-day tour to Beijing terns typical of minority Chinese BJ Green Drinks modern. RMB 50. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Erguotou Liquor Factory to see folk art. RMB 120. 10am-12pm. CCC Beijing Green Drinks is an informal CCC Learning Center (6432 9341) how this famous yet surprisingly Learning Center (6432 9341) www. opportunity for anyone interested www.chinaculturecenter.org inexpensive brand of liquor is pro- chinaculturecenter.org in CSR, social/environmental justice Nov 20 duced. RMB 120. 1pm-4.30pm. CCC Nov 6 and sustainable development to Learning Center (6432 9341) www. meet, chat and network. Contact Lecture: Choosing and Making chinaculturecenter.org British Business Awards Red Tea Jenny Chu, bjgreendrinks@gmail. Nov 27 The British Business Awards, led by com or mobile: 134 2636 9618. Just in time for winter, this course the British Chamber of Commerce Free. 7pm. The Bookworm, Bldg 4, will teach you how to choose a ORIENTED in China, recognizes innovation, Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. good red tea, as well as the best Come meet a diverse crowd of enterprise and endeavor in the (6586 9507) way and time to drink it. RSVP. Chinese and foreign profes- fields of business, education and RMB 200. 1pm-3pm. Yin Yang sionals at ORIENTED’s newest corporate social responsibility. Career Development-Headhunter Community Center (6431 2108, venue, Element Fresh. One Organized by the British Chamber Social Networking Evening [email protected]) free signature cocktail or drink of Commerce in China. (5869 7697, The FC Club (Fortune Connection www.yinyangbeijing.com will be provided with the entrance Club) welcomes professionals from [email protected]) www. INN Neighborhood Coffee Morning fee and Element Fresh will provide britishbusinessawards.cn all industries to meet and have a canapés. RSVP at www.oriented. good time with some of Beijing’s See Nov 18. Nov 7 com. RMB 100, RMB 50 (with best. RMB 80 (includes lucky draw, Nov 22 RSVP). 7pm-9pm. Element Fresh, Flower Arrangement first drink and appetizers), RMB Charity Bazaar S8-31, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Learn Chinese flower arrangement 50 (if registered before Nov 10). All are invited to shop for charity Nansanlitun Lu (6417 1318) culture and make one for yourself. 7.30pm. Zeta Bar, Beijing Hilton and one-of-a-kind gifts at WAB’s Nov 29 RMB 250. 9.30am-12.30pm. CCC (5120 0834, [email protected]) Annual Parent Teacher Association www.fcclub.com GRILA Latin Charity Ball H&C DIRECTORY Learning Center (6432 9341) www. (PTA) Charity Bazaar. Crafts from chinaculturecenter.org Nov 11, 21, 29 over 70 local, professional and stu- Join in this tbj-sponsored charity dent/teacher vendors representing event. Cocktail reception will be SPORTS & FITNESS Nov 8 Cooking: Hand-pulled Noodles and various artists, craftsmen and trad- followed by dinner, live music and Pride in Beijing Fun Run 2008 Dumplings prizes. RMB 800. 7pm. Sofitel Ho- Pull dough into Beijing-style ers from around Beijing and the Walk, run or cheer on others in this world. Free (with free parking). tel, Wanda Plaza (134 3935 6427, second annual event, sponsored by longevity noodles, then make 139 1052 5857) dumpling (jiaozi) with two differ- 10.30am. Western Academy of tbj. Bring the kids for bicycle and Beijing, 10 Laiguangying Donglu, tricycle races. Tickets available at ent fillings and flavors. CCC invites

that’smags 144Stheept. 2005Beijinger www. / thatsbj.comNovember 200 8 www.thebeijinger.com ALUMNI ORGANIZATIONS [email protected]) Xidan, Xicheng District. Contact Laura Goethe Institute 17/F, Bldg B, Shuma Lu (6603 8855 ext 115, tccbmem@public. Tower, 2 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian Alumni of the University of Technology, Stanford Business School Alumni Associa- bta.net.cn) District. (8251 2909, [email protected]. Sydney ([email protected]) tion Contact Fred Yang (139 1029 5300, org) www.goethe.de/peking 歌德学院北 http://groups.google.com/group/utsbj [email protected]) China Culture Center (CCC) Chinese Cul- 京分院, 海淀区中关村南大街2号数码大厦 ture Center is a non-governmental and B座17层 Amicale de Sciences Po en Chine Stanford University Alumni (beijingstanfor non-profit organization dedicated to pro- ([email protected]) [email protected]) moting Chinese culture all over the world. GRILA The Group of Ibero-Latin American Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Residents (known by its Spanish acronym) AustCham Alumni Group UC Berkeley Alumni Association of Beijing Lu, Chaoyang District. (6432 9341/1041, is the place to be in Beijing for any and ([email protected]) www.austcham.org Contact Rocky T. Lee (139 1188 4761, [email protected]) [email protected]) www.china- all intersections of Chinese and Latino Australia China Alumni Association culturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路29号安家 culture. The group meets monthly for (ACAA) Open to all Australian univer- UCLA Beijing Club Contact David Wang ‘95 楼肯特中心院内 talks by visiting experts on assorted topics. sity alumni living in China, the ACAA ([email protected]) It also organizes events, cultural tours and The Hutong Offers a variety of meet- holds monthly networking and profes- gatherings throughout the year. www. UCL (University College London) Alumni ings, clubs and workshops focused on sional development seminars. (8586 1101, grilaweb.net Organizes networking events and dinners. intercultural friendship and learning. 1 [email protected]) www.AustChi- Contact Hiu Ng ([email protected]) Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong, south of Indonesians in China (indonesian_in_bei- naAlumni.org www.ucl.ac.uk/alumni/get-involved/world- Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng Dis- [email protected]) Belgian Alumni Open to alumni from all map/asia/China trict. (8915 3613, [email protected]) Instituto Cervantes 1A Gongti Nanlu, Belgian universities currently living in www.the-hutong.com 东城区九道湾中巷胡 UNC Alumni Club - China Chaoyang District. (5879 9666) http://pe- China. ([email protected]) 同1号，在东直门内大街的南边 ([email protected]) kin.cervantes.es 北京塞万提斯学院, 朝阳区 INSPIRED A learning and inspirational 工体南路甲1号 Brown Club of China Contact Michael Kee- University of Maryland/Robert H. platform to support the professional frider ([email protected]) Smith School of Business Alumni As- and personal development needs of Irish Beijing News and events for the Irish sociation Contact Kelly Liu (6510 2600, Canadian Alumni Network (CAN) Alumni expat accompanying spouses in Beijing. in Beijing and for those with an interest in [email protected]) www.rhsmith- from all Canadian universities, colleges and The group offers support and practi- all things Irish. (mark.godfrey@sinomedia. umd.cn (China), www.rhsmith.umd.edu institutions in China, with over 1000 alumni cal advice through regular seminars, net) www.irishnetworkchina.com in Beijing. ([email protected]) (US) workshops, one-to-one coaching, and Overseas Chinese Network Whether you Carolina Club Open to all University of University of Notre Dame Alumni Alums, networking opportunities. (136 2113 were born or raised outside of the Chinese North Carolina alums and friends, espe- friends, families, and fans of the Fighting 2201, [email protected]) www. mainland, are related to or romantically cially other NC folks. Contact Elyse Ribbons Irish all welcome. Contact Jenn Hinkle ‘00 inspiredbeijing.com linked to someone who is, all are “150% at [email protected]. ([email protected]) International Newcomers’ Network Meet- welcome” to join the Overseas Chinese Network. ([email protected]) www. University of Pennsylvania Club of Beijing ings are held on the last Monday of each Colorado State University Alumni Meets ocnetwork.org periodically with visitors from Fort Collins. ([email protected]) month except December. Function Rm, 3/F, Athletic Center, Capital Mansion, 6 SWEA Beijing Organizes social activities ([email protected]) University of Texas McCombs Business Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8486 for Swedish-speaking women in China. School Alumni Association Contact AJ Columbia Alumni Association of Beijing 2225 ext 110, [email protected]) ([email protected]) Contact Alex Whitworth (134 3932 Warner ([email protected]) www.innbeijing.org 朝阳区新源南路6号京 Swiss Society Beijing Aims to bring to- 0595, [email protected], University of Toronto Alumni Group (vincci. 城大厦康乐中心3层 gether the Swiss community in Beijing [email protected]) [email protected].) Korean Cultural Service 1 Guanghua Xili, and foster positive Swiss-China relations. Cornell Club of Beijing Contact Gary University of Virginia Club Holds meet- Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6501 www.ssbj.org ([email protected]) ings on a somewhat monthly basis. Con- 6566) 韩国文化院, 朝阳区光华路光华西 Zhong Breizh A not-for-profit group of tact Max Quillen (135 2073 4030, max. 里1号 Dartmouth Club of China (dartmouthchinac Bretons and friends of Brittany in Beijing. [email protected]) [email protected]) Yin Yang Community Center First Court- ([email protected]) http://spaces. yard, Hegezhuang Village, Chaoyang Dis- Duke Alumni Club of Beijing groups.google. University of Washington Alumni “Husk- msn.com/members/zhongbreizh trict (6431 2108, contact@yinyangbeijing. com/group/duke-alumni-beijing ies” are encouraged to get in touch regarding upcoming activities. Contact com) www.yinyangbeijing.com Fletcher Club of Beijing Happy Hour on Su Cheng Harris-Simpson (137 0100 9271, HOBBIES AND INTEREST GROUPS the second Wednesday of every month [email protected]) CULTURAL AND NATIONAL GROUPS Beijing Actors Workshop If you can act, at 6.30pm at Frank’s Place. Contact write, or direct, Beijing Actors Work- Mosud Mannan (6532 3888, 6532 2521 University of Wisconsin Club of Beijing American Community Club Social, educa- ([email protected]) shop wants to hear from you. They ext 810, [email protected], tional and charitable events for Americans organize structured improvisation and [email protected]) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UW- in Beijing. (8519 2363, acc@amcham-china. ClubofBeijing scripted scene work in English & Chi- Georgetown University Alumni Club Contact org.cn) nese, method acting, exercises, theatre Barbara ([email protected]) groups. Wellesley College Alumni Association Con- Australia and New Zealand Association games, and monthly public perform- yahoo.com/group/hoyasinbeijing tact Saeri Yuk Ziebart ([email protected]) (ANZA) ([email protected]) www. ances. Free. Meets every Wednesday at anzabeijing.com 8.30pm at The Playground (6407 6889). GGSB Grenoble Graduate School of Business Yale Club of Beijing www.yaleclubbeijing. Check their website for more details. Alumni (6512 1740 ext 46, cjheyer@ars- org Beijing American Club Private club for ([email protected]) http:// mc.com) www.mti-brothers.com international business executives and their bjactorsworkshop.googlepages.com families. Business, social and recreational Harvard Alumni Club of Beijing Contact COMMUNITY GROUPS Beijing Homeschoolers A support network, Charles Krabek ([email protected]. facilities and activities. (8519 2888) www. Beijing International Society (BIS) A forum information source and social hub for cn) americanclubbeijing.com for the foreign community to explore and families homeschooling their children. INSEAD Beijing Alumni understand different aspects of Chinese British Club of Beijing Expat spouses http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beijing_ ([email protected]) culture. www.bisociety.com meet for coffee and to hear interesting homeschoolers speakers on alternate Tuesdays from Johns Hopkins Alumni Club of Beijing (nick. The Capital Club Private club for the 10am-noon. All foreign passport holders Beijing Improv Not to be confused with [email protected]) groups.yahoo.com/ senior business community. 50/F, Capital welcome. Membership RMB 100/year, the well-known Beijing Actors workshop, group/hopkinsbj Mansion, 6 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang meeting fees RMB 30 for members, RMB though they perform together often, District. (8486 2225 ext 260, fax 8486 3909, 50 non-members. Meetings held at the Beijing Improv holds weekly workshops. London School of Economics Alumni of Bei- [email protected]) www.the- Capital Club, 50/F, Capital Mansions where www.beijingimprov.com jing Contact Zuyu Tan ([email protected]) capitalclub.com a dress code of no jeans or sneakers is Beijing Linux User Group (BLUG) Meeting enforced. ([email protected]) MIT/Sloan Alumni Club of Beijing Contact Chang An Club Premier downtown dining on the second Tuesday of every month, Stephen Terry ([email protected]) and athletics club. Members enjoy a glo- Canadians in China Network for Canadians BLUG is an open-for-all non-profit or- bal network of over 250 premium clubs. and friends of Canada. (promote@canad ganization promoting and supporting the H&C DIRECTORY SPORTS & FITNESS Monterey Institute of International Linux community in China. Meetings are Studies Alumni in China Contact Kim 10 Chang’an Dong Dajie, Dongcheng iansinchina.com) www.canadiansinchina. District. (6522 9988, fax 6522 7045, com free and are organized to appeal to Linux ([email protected]) or Tate professionals, hobbyists and beginners. ([email protected]) [email protected]) www.changan- club.com Caribbean Association in China This non- ([email protected]) www.beijinglug.org profit group provides a support network The Oxford and Cambridge Club www. Beijing Organic Consumers Association occb.cn China Capital Toastmasters Club A club for the Caribbean community in China. providing a supportive and positive learn- Through island-flavored social events that (BOCA) A Yahoo Group for Beijing resi- ing environment to develop public speak- are open to anyone with an interest in dents interested in organic produce and ing and leadership skills. A member of the the Caribbean, the Association fosters a consuming responsibly. Members share nonprofit organization Toastmasters Inter- stronger understanding and appreciation resources, ideas and information on how national, CCTMC is dedicated to helping of the region’s culture. (caribbean.associa- to shop and live responsibly in the city. men and women with to enhance commu- [email protected]) Visit the Yahoo address below to join or nications skills and leadership potential. contact Liora at [email protected] or 139 Meets Thursdays at Zhaolong Hotel. Free. Commonwealth Society of Beijing (CWS) 1030 6022 for more info. http://health. 7-9pm. China Capital Toastmasters Club, A charitable and non-profit organiza- groups.yahoo.com/group/beijing_or- (139 1181 1654, [email protected]) www. tion that meets every second Tuesday ganic_consumers cctmc.org of the month. Membership fees are RMB 100/year. All the money collected Beijing Playhouse China’s English com- China Club Beijing The China Club holds goes towards charity. (136 4114 1242, munity theater presents contemporary business and social events in a courtyard [email protected]) live semi-professional theater productions, setting. Monthly activities such as theme performed in English with Chinese sub- dinners, wine tastings, cocktail receptions French Cultural Centre 16 Gongti Xilu, titles. Professional acting experience not and family gatherings are organized for Chaoyang District. (6553 2627) www. necessary and nationality not important, members to get together for business and ccfpekin.org 法国文化中心, 朝阳区工体 though ability to perform in English is social networking. 51 Xirongxian Hutong, 西路16号 required. 38 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang Rutgers Alumni of Beijing (8526 2528/29, District. (137 1890 8922, performance@b

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Rm 301, Bldg C, Huazhan friendships, promote high ethical stand- International Department, 12 Yumin Lu, ards and provide volunteer service to Beijing Guanshang Veterinary Hospital Beijing Fengtai Lizhi Healing Center A Chaoyang District. (8225 2046/2047, Fax Daily 8am-10.30pm. 7 Beisanhuan Zhong- others in need of help. Meets 12.30 every boarding school for mentally disabled 8225 2045) www.gvbchina.org 北京地球村 Tue at the Kempinski Hotel. (6581 3668, lu, Xicheng District. (6204 9631) 西城区北 adults that focuses on teaching vocational 环境文化中心, 朝阳区裕民路12号华展国际 三环中路7号 [email protected]) http://rotary- skills and self-care. 93 Fengxi Beili (south- 公寓C座301室 club-beijing.org 扶轮社 east of Fengxi Tielu Dongxiaoqu), Fengtai Beijing Human and Animal Environmental Greenpeace This international organiza- Centre (BHAEEC) Private animal shelter District. (5185 6801, fax 8360 2479) www. 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Room 1309, Beijing City Inter- provides cat photography services, with all binhe Lu, Xuanwu District. (6348 0852, national School (BCIS), 77 Baiziwan Naner UNICEF 12 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. profits going to cat rescue. Contact Scar- [email protected]) 北京泓德中育 Lu, Chaoyang District. (6778 3115 / 5802, (6532 3131) www.unicef.org 朝阳区三里 lett (135 0131 5988, kissingcats@gmail. 文化发展中心, 宣武区南滨河路23号立恒名 Fax 6778 2757, [email protected]) www. 屯路12号 com) www.beijingcat.org 苑23号楼302室 jgichina.org 珍古道尔 / 根与芽, 朝阳区百 WWF-China Wen Hua Gong, Working Peo- 子湾南2路77号北京乐成国际学校1309室 Dog Obedience Instruction Private and BICCO (Beijing International Committee ple’s Cultural Palace, East of Tian’anmen, group classes on basic obedience com- for Chinese Orphans) A volunteer group New Life Centre A residential center for Dongcheng District. 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(136 include vaccination, consultations, blood 4125 2617, [email protected]) www. tests, neutering and surgery plus a 24/7 bowsforgirls.org emergency service and on-site hospitaliza- tion. Contact Dr Tony Beck for an appoint- CAI Empowers the children of migrant ment. 2/F, Beijing Ornamental Animal laborers through creative arts education Hospital, 7 Beisanhuan Zhonglu, Xicheng and team sports. Four core values – con- District. (6202 3827, emergencies 135 0103 fidence, courage, commitment and care 0572) www.vetinchina.com 北京观赏动物 – are taught through the programs. Com- 医院2楼专家门诊, 西城区北三环中路七号 prised of professionals, artists, art teach- （近马甸桥） ers and students, CAI is always looking for volunteers to teach at migrant schools on International Center for Veterinary Serv- term-time Saturdays and at an intensive ices (ICVS) Full service veterinary hospital summer camp. Other opportunities are with international team of veterinarians also available. 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