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emember when Lady Gaga sang, “I’m on the edge”? Well, she wasn’t the very best Beijing singing it from the outer edge of China, but she very well could have Rbeen – it’s huge. The country’s entire outline spans a whopping parties, openings, 22,000 kilometers, bordering a total of 14 neighboring states including India, Afghanistan, Russia, Vietnam, Laos, Nepal and more. This month’s cover story takes us exactly there: the borderlands of shows and talks all China. That’s PRD Editor-in-Chief Matthew Bossons takes us to some of the border provinces of the Chinese mainland, from the Mongolian border in month, alongside the North to the PRC-Pakistan border in the West. Flip to p. 40 for a look into what life is like on the line. free meals, drinks, are paving the way for art cinema in Tibet (p. 30); I chat with ever-charming indieElsewhere rockers The in the Kooks magazine, before theirBryan Beijing Grogan gig spotlights (p. 34); and the Molliefilmmakers Gower that discounts and prizes. pays a visit to a new casino-themed bar and restaurant (p. 54). All you have to do

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WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2019 | 3 6 CITY 7 HOG WILD 40 LIVING ON THE EDGE Chinese farmers are breeding enormous pigs

8 GENERATION GAP Beijingers share opinions on the new Daxing airport

14 URBAN DICTIONARY Learn how to make subtle insults with this shady 7 slang term

16 LIFE & STYLE 19 SCENE & HEARD A pop-up music venue inside a gallery space 20 FANCY FOOTWORK Nine pairs of chic boots perfect for autumn 22 EXPLORE URUMQI Take a trip to the enigmatic 20 capital of Xinjiang

26 ARTS

28 NEW MOVIES A look at what’s hitting Chinese theaters this month

34 THE KOOKS An interview with the British indie rock darlings

37 ON REPEAT Three new China albums we 34 can’t stop listening to

50 EAT & DRINK 53 MIFAN OR MAFAN An ice bar, hole-in-the-wall coffee shop and more

54 GET LUCKY A new Las Vegas-themed bar in Sanlitun

55 TURKISH FEAST Feast on fresh Mediterranean 55 fare at this Xinyuanli joint

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10 NEW ENGLAND Exploring a fake UK market town outside of Shanghai

30 ON A ROLL Tibet’s filmmakers are blazing the way for art cinema in China

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A REAL TRIP The place where you can eat fish and chips and see Churchill in China, p10

Generation Gap Big Picture Urban Dictionary p8 p9 p14 TALES OF THE CITY 7 - - - WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2019 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM As the swine population continues to fall as fall population continues to As the swine a result of a growing number of ASF-infected number of ASF-infected of a growing a result and supply reserves pork pigs, tapping into ures to stabilize pork prices in September. prices in September. stabilize pork to ures city the southern Chinese One of the ways adding by tackle the issue was looking to was circu into reserves pork of frozen 1,600 tons 10% of by discounted lation; this meat was price. market the average schools and supermarkets, ing the meat to to establishments, seems among other hotels, demand. be the main method of addressing officials in Guangdong implemented 10 meas officials in Guangdong implemented - In response to the growing pork crisis, crisis, pork the growing to In response In Jilin province, farmers are raising pigs raising are farmers In Jilin province, also supersizing are farms Large-scale visited Chunhua Hu Premier Vice Chinese ply,” according to an official announcement an official announcement to according ply,” website. Government’s on the Central lize the industry; however, pork prices are prices are pork lize the industry; however, of the virus. as a result still increasing than a normal heavier 75 kilograms 50 to 125 kilograms), (around weight pig’s average that the Bloomberg telling with one farmer them “as big as possible.” raise goal is to try producers protein as Chinese swine, their of their pigs, weight the average increase to than 30%, more by profits could raise which Senior Group Agriculture Bric to according . Bloomberg by cited Lin Guofa, Analyst last provinces and Henan Shandong, Hebei pig resume to farmers encourage month to sup a stable market “ensure to production - -

frican Swine Fever (ASF) has taken a has taken (ASF) Fever frican Swine supply, pork on the nation’s toll major ‘go big’ and to leading some farmers

China Breeds Polar Bear-Sized Pigs Bear-Sized Breeds Polar China as Pork Prices Surge Gandolfo Ryan by OVERSIZED OINKERS OINKERS OVERSIZED

Over the past year, pig farmers around around pig farmers the past year, Over , one farm owner owner , one farm Bloomberg to According reported in China, which has led to a signifi has led to which in China, reported In August 2018, the first cases of ASF were were cases of ASF 2018, the first In August on an increasingly meat-obsessed population. on an increasingly RMB10,000 for these massive animals. these massive RMB10,000 for deliver to pressure been feeling have China cases, farm owners can reel in more than in more can reel owners cases, farm expected to breed more giant pig. In some giant pig. more breed to expected 500 kilograms, is a part of a herd that’s is a part of a herd 500 kilograms, ‘swollen’ swine, which weighs approximately approximately weighs which swine, ‘swollen’ breeding pigs the size of polar bears. Pang’s pigs the size of polar bears. Pang’s breeding named Pang Cong in Nanning, Guangxi is Cong named Pang breed the heaviest swine they can manage. they swine the heaviest breed governments have taken measures to stabi to measures taken have governments over the past 14 months. Beijing and local over cant drop in the country’s pig population cant drop A THE BUZZ GENERATION GAP

The new Beijing Daxing International Airport officially opened last month. What do you think about the brand-new airline hub?

IKIKI, 26 “I haven’t gotten the chance to visit the new Daxing airport yet, but I would like to, you know, as a popular tourist destination. As far as I am concerned, just according SWEET SPOT to images and videos re- Passersby stop and stare at colorful treats at leased by the media, the a small shop. new airport seems pretty cool and attractive – the See the full 'Beijing at Night' series by Andrew architecture, the fancy restaurants, cutting-edge tech- Braun at Zarah through Dec 12. here comes the downside: It will take more time and moneynologies to (such get there as energy for me, efficiency) since it’s veryand so far on. from Though my home. If I am going to catch a plane, I certainly prefer the Capital International Airport, though I am truly proud of the new Daxing airport. It’s a great achievement.”

SUN, 75 “I’m impressed at such great changes accom- plished in a very short

the new Daxing airport begintime… service Time flies! live onI watched television and got to know how

problems had been solved. all the difficult technical proud of my country – it TECH ATTACK has been very hard for a countryTo asbe large honest, as ChinaI am really to come all this way. My grandparents didn’t have enough food Shenzhen-based technology giant recently when they were young and now I get my retirement pen- claimedHuawei’s it tech experiences is in high around demand. one The million cyberattacks each day. Last month, the com- tried on headphones, listened to the radio, used a comput- pany claimed that the US government has ersion and every cellphone. month. Back I still then, remember I couldn’t the evenvery imaginefirst time that I intranet and internal information systems,” amonglaunched other “cyberattacks accusations, to includinginfiltrate Huawei’sstarting airportI would –be if playingit doesn’t games bother on my my daughter phone every too muchday! Even to investigations based on false media reports drivethough me I rarelythere.” take flights, I’d love to visit the new Daxing and leveraging its position as a world leader to lobby other governments to ban Huawei products. As told to Liu Yang

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“Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom of 39 billion consequences” … is how many US dollars Alibaba founder Jack Ma and his family are worth, according to the Hurun China Rich List 2019. between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and China last last month, and revealed quite a shakeup in the top 10. Hurun’s month,So said NBAwhich Head started Coach after Doc Houston Rivers whenRocket’s asked General about Manager the conflict chiefThe annual researcher report referred on China’s to China’s wealthiest wealthiest folks was person published spot as Daryl Morey tweeted about Hong Kong-related events. In response to comments made soon after by NBA commissioner Adam Silver, billion short of Ma. a “two-horse race,” as Tencent CEO Pony Ma was valued USD2 broadcasts of NBA preseason games and investigate all coopera- Chinese broadcaster CCTV decided to temporarily suspend the companies also came out in opposition to Morey’s tweet and Silver’s comments.tion with the NBA. A number of high-profile Chinese celebrities and

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HARRY POTTER AND THE FAKE UK MARKET TOWN China’s Surreal Slice of Middle England on the Outskirts of Shanghai words and photos by Aron Solomons

to visit ever since landing in Shanghai and readinghames Town about is it a in place the deepest,that I have darkest wanted corner of the internet – Reddit. For those that have better things to do than read about sub-par tourist destinations (joke’s was built in 2006 as part of a series of luxury on you, you’re doing it right now) Thames Town Unfortunately, despite the developer’s best intentions,European-style the rich towns of myfor belovedShanghai city elites. had bet- Tter ways to spend their money than on a mock

TudorFrom house what next can beto aread knock-off online, version it had become of a quasi-empty,West England except cathedral. for the occasional couple shooting wedding photos. But this was all hear- The lay of the land. say, because no one has ever wanted to go with me. Conversations with friends would go something like this:

Polite But Disinterested Friend: What is it exactly? Me: It’s a town on the outskirts of Shanghai that

PBDF: Oh right, is there anything particularly impressiveis designed aboutto look it? like an English market town. Me: No. Not really. PBDF: Any interesting shops or restaurants? Me: to Dianping. PBDF There: Is it areeasy a fewto get not to? terrible ones, according Me: About an hour by metro and then a 20 minute taxi. PBDF: Anything else? Me: I think it has a statue of Harry Potter. PBDF:

It takes I think a certain I’ll pass. type Thanks of masochist Aron. to actively seek out something that is seemingly pretty terrible. But a friend with a birthday and a lack of really experience a taste of home just outside of options was the catalyst to find out if we could madeSongjiang. our way. So England shirts, bowler hats and full Harry Potter outfits prepared – a group of us

Possibly the only red telephone box with a China Telecom logo.

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On arrival, having tormented our taxi driver with enthusiastic renditions of the Spice Girls and the Venga Boys (before someone pointed out that the latter was Dutch), there were a few immediate re- HARRY POTTER AND THE FAKE UK MARKET TOWN minders of the UK. Random red telephone boxes dotted around, alongside strange China’s Surreal Slice of Middle England on the Outskirts of Shanghai statues of random white people sitting words and photos by Aron Solomons was unfortunately offset by a bizarre two- meter-tallon benches transformer and even a Mininext Cooper.to it. This

- Our first mission was to get some real requestingEnglish food. German I know stand what up you’re comedy. think But ing – who wants English food? It’s like However, similar to how it is in the UK, sometimes a man wants fish and chips.

theAfter majority much of searching the restaurants we found in Thamesan Town turned out to be European. Co. After ordering a few portions of palat- ‘English style restaurant’ – The Granger & what the town had to offer. able fish and chips, we were ready to see Better than German stand up comedy.

Hoorah! We found fish and chips!

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townIn defense – even if of ‘Oxford Thames Street’ Town, resembled the streets moredid represent a side street a typical in a villageEnglish than market the UK’s most popular shopping thorough- fare. There are also statues of famous randomBrits (both statue real of and Winston fictional) Churchill,’ dotted then thisaround. is the So place if you for want you. to We play managed ‘find the to find both Winston and Harry Potter. wasThe meant tour tode be force St Paul’s is a church Cathedral, slap-bang but Thames Town is the perfect place to play find the strange statue. The Boy Wizard. afterin the a middle bit of research of town. I At discovered first, I thought that it it is modeled off Christ Church in Bristol. Curious, and being a good God-fearing Christian (okay, apathetic Jew), I wanted to look inside. Would it be a real church? Or, like everything else here, a hollow tribute? Sure enough, inside were pews and, most spectacularly of all, a Chinese Jesus on the stained glass windows.Just like the inside of a church confessional doesn’tbooth, the do dominantquiet. Shanghai feeling does in Thames the opposite.Town is And one every of eerie tourist quietness. attraction Shanghai is nor - mally rammed on the weekend. Not the case here. If you look into the windows above the ground level shops, they are all has clearly not been used in years. empty.After There a few isawkward a shell of group a theater photos, that and some more photos of couples taking wedding photos, it was time to go. If you have an inner masochist that likes trying to enjoy bad things in the name of irony boththen ThamesHarry and Town Winston, is for you.but we We’d can’t had say anyfish ofand us chips, really posed felt close for picturesto home. with

The nearest Shanghai Metro station to Thames Town is Songjiang Xincheng on Line 9. From there you can take a 15-minute taxi. A taxi from Shanghai to Thames Town takes about an hour and costs around RMB200.

Look closely at the man in the yellow clothes and you can make out Chinese Jesus

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高级 isdain – we all carry so much of it go- just for imbeciles.” Instead of saying “I hate Ding about our daily lives. We carry dis- brewed coffee, dishing it out little by little dress,this album,” no wonder say “This you albumcontinue is soto good,wear it so 黑 when wedain small like talk,a tumbler or pouring filled awith big chunkfreshly- of often.”redefines You what get it. music is.” Or “What a lovely it out when we meet those who despise the gaoji- same things as us. We carry disdain for peo- hei became the default mode for expressing disdain,There especiallyare many theorieson the internet. as to why Some say and even snacks. cultural emphasis on being nice forces people gaojihei / gāojíhēi / 高级黑 verb. to throw ple,Shared companies, disdain brands, helps usTV make shows, friends, musicians bond - shade in a subtle and shielded way or even with each other, form communities and de- ers think the ‘manners education’ of “If you disguised as a compliment, to backhandedly don’tto shoehorn have anything criticism nice into to flattery, say, then while don’t oth say diss someone timesfine identities. where we It canis of openly the utmost show importance our disdain result is that the language is always seem- How is your new boss? withthat we statements communicate such asit effectively.“U2 is a disgrace There areto inglyanything positive, at all” but is tonot blame. the sentiment Either way, – and the it’s music” or “I just can’t be friends with people important to listen carefully. who like tomato-based hot pot,” while other Conversation is the playground of the wits. He has such a talent for stringing together times we have to be more tactful. Always playing it straight can get boring. So, many expletives in one sentence. And that is when gaojihei comes in handy. the next time you feel like dissing something, Literally meaning ‘high level blackening,’ approach it in a more creative way and add Is that gaojihei? gaojihei is the sophisticated art of expressing a few curve balls to keep your audience on disdain in a subtle or tightly disguised fash- Mia Li

He is very talented indeed. say “How wonderful of them to make a movie their toes! ion. Instead of saying “This movie is stupid,”

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DANIEL SUN Cofounder of de shanghai by Phoebe Kut

There’s a certain whimsy and nostalgia about vintage prints. Lifestyle brand de shanghai reproduces charming, Old Shanghai fabric prints onto an array of products ranging from enamel mugs, folders, stationery and more. We spoke with Daniel Sun, the cofounder and designer behind the brand.

Can you tell us how the concept of ‘de shanghai’ started? I came across these fabrics during a visit to Chongming Island, and was fascinated by how the fabric itself served as folk art that unfolded a unique story of Shanghai.

How did your affinity for vintage Shanghainese prints come about? Most of the fabrics I collected were handmade during the Cultural Revolution. The colors were bright and bold, and the designs were very intricate! This bright, intricate boldness was a testament to the Shanghainese longing for a beautiful, modern lifestyle during the time when China was closed off to the world. The story of that desire was a direct and genuine one.

How do you decide which products to release the prints on? We have a cafe located in ‘de shanghai home’ and many of the products I design suit the cafe’s environment and are meant to be used for daily life. I work mostly from my own intuition. What sets de shanghai apart? Who is the ideal de shanghai customer? It’s different. De shanghai is not trying to be Everyone! We don’t pick our customers. Our someone or follow a trend. In a fast-growing, customers pick us. compact city, it seems you can’t go wrong with a monochromatic, minimalist style that Do you have plans to expand outside of is widely accepted as fashionable. But I be- Asia? lieve memory plays an important role in our I’d like to tell the stories of these special curtains of our grandparents’ homes have a started a gallery and shop to showcase the waydaily of life. evoking These sentimental, beautiful patterns sweet andmemories. floral history.Shanghai I’m floral hoping patterns more first,and moreso I recently people I simply re-construct this kind of memory can share the concept of ‘de shanghai’ – and and feeling for modern use. decorate their lives with Shanghai’s beautiful history. Which products are currently most popular? webdeshanghai.com The shopping bag and the enamel mug – practical and chic.

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Double’s Beer Mug We all have a friend who has graduated from beer nursing school and transferred their skills to the real world. (If you’re saying you don’t, that’s because it’s you.) Don’t get us wrong, drinking slowly is both responsible and better for your liver, but on some occasions, you just want to cut loose with the squad. Luckily, Taobao has the perfect product to get everyone at the party feeling a little tipsy. The double beer mug is designed to turn strangers into friends, friends into best friends and, dare we say, best friends to friends with berets, over-the-knee socks and, of course, Harry Potter and the the respective crests of Hogwarts houses heard worse love stories. Honestly though, emblazoned on various pieces. Fans have thisbenefits? simple Maybe yet ingenious that’s a stretch, product but was we’ve Order of the Peacebird been snapping up pieces quicker than you engineered for an extra fun time drink- Founded in 2008, Chinese streetwear brand can say wingardium leviosa, and Weibo users ing with friends. Whether you’re having Peacebird has already made a huge splash have been leaving comments such as “Really a beer chugging competition or playing on the scene, collaborating with major com- love… the whole design of this series, it’s Donald Trump drinking games with a panies like Coca-Cola and Playboy. For its very good!” So, Harry Potter fans, no need to partner (Google it), this double beer mug Spring/Summer 2020 season, Peacebird wait for the Sorting Hat, go on and give your can do it all. Bar owners have even boost- debuted a Harry Potter-themed collection on favorite pieces the summoning charm before ed their revenue thanks to this tacky tool. the Parisian runway. This ready-to-wear col- the other muggles do! A Taobao user submitted a review, writing, lection has a strong collegiate theme running “After I received the product, I arranged it taobao.com throughout, with oversized cardigans, black on top of the bar, patrons really like it and beer sales have increased. When customers use it to drink beer, they’ll post it on Douyin and it goes viral. Everyone looks UNDER THE LENS for my bar; it’s clear that the number of customers has increased. One set isn’t Anime Inspired double beer mugs in various shapes and sizesenough, online I’m ordering– some even 10.” glow You canin the find dark. of the Creed franchise and Black Panther, has just launched aAn capsule unlikely collection duo or the with perfect Coach match? that is Michaelentirely B.Naruto Jordan,- star but remember – drink responsibly. The themed. This collection is more than just another collabora- doubleWe’ll let beer you mugfigure is allavailable that out on for Taobao yourself, from RMB36-89.7. anime fan credited anime as a “big piece of [his] childhood, adulttion; it life is aand personal [source statement of] creativity” for Jordan. in an interviewThe star and with avid taobao.com Highsnobiety.

Additionally,Jordan’s menswear backpacks, line totes, features boots, a T-shirtsneakers with and the fanny original packsKonoha feature trio characters the Uchiha of Sharingan. Jiraiya, Orochimaru and Tsunade. “I wanted something that people who loved anime would be able to pick up on – small

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Frequent Collaborative In collaboration with C5 Art Space in Sanlitun, Fruityspace debuted a new gig venue dubbed Frequent Collaborative – well, sort of. By day, the clean white walls of C5 house various art exhibits, with the occasional weekend takeover for a live music show (aka when the space temporarily becomes Frequent Collaborative). Stripped of any souped-up pretention, the mostly bare gallery space does its duty as an intimate listening environment for attendees. It’s really just you and the music – what more

Over the past couple months, they’ve organizeddo you need? a handful of shows already, spot- lighting brilliant acts like Eating Music, a Shanghai-based label with a focus on electronic music, Space Fruity Records’ own surf rockers The Molds, and more recently, Beijing-based experimental rock project

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WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2019 | 21 LIFE & STYLE | TRAVEL URUMQI by Daniel Plafker

estled in a valley amidst the majestic unique geography at the impressively curated peaks of the Tianshan range of moun- Xinjiang Museum. Those who venture further Ntains, Urumqi forms the enigmatic capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and will be rewarded with crystal clear mountain is a gateway for explorers to China’s expansive afield to take in Xinjiang’s pristine wilderness- Northwest. With a population of 3.5 million, the city, lakes, rolling pastures and floral meadows dif which takes its name from a Mongolian Oirats ficult to find elsewhere in the realm. word for ‘beautiful pasture,’ boasts the title of largest urban center in all of Central Asia and stands as a melting pot of cultures that epitomizes the rich diversity of the region. The northern half of the modern metropolis is home to an increasingly industrious CBD, along with many of Urumqi’s Han Chinese majority. The southern quarter, meanwhile, tightly Looking for more expert clustered around the lively Erdaoqiao neigh- guides to China’s biggest cities borhood, is the traditional home of the city’s

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delicious cuisine at the innumerable evening streetVisitors stalls, to ride the cityon the can commercial relish in varied currents and of enduring Silk Road trading traditions at the iconic Grand Bazaar, enjoy moments of contemplative serenity in Urumqi’s quiet parks and discover the region’s fascinating history and

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Grand Bazaar and Erdaoqiao Neighborhood

Don’t be fooled by the admittedly impressive traditional Central Asian architectural features – while the Urumqi International Grand Bazaar is clearly meant to look historic, it was in fact built in 2002. In many ways, this complex of attractive brickwork buildings is all but designed to be an overpriced tourist trap, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth a visit. Wandering the numerous stalls and corridors is a perfect way to give yourself a primer on some of the wondrous things that the region has to offer. Raisins from Turpan, melons from Hami, lavender from Yili, instruments from Kashgar, knives from Yengisar and jade from Hotan are all sold under the same great roof. For a small fee, you can also ascend the handsome tower at the bazaar’s center, which offers instructive views of the surrounding neighborhood. Rather than buy-

wander of the surrounding streets and alleys. Here in Erdaoqiao, the geographicing anything heart here of at Urumqi’s inflated prices, traditional venture Uyghur out of community, the bazaar afor very a different side of city life is on display. Furthermore, many of the same products on sale at the bazaar can be found at the local Erdaoqiao Market for a fraction of the price. Red Hill Park

a striking 1,391-meter-high cliff face that’s so iconic it has becomeHongshan a symbol Park is ofcentered Urumqi around itself. A the visit magnificent to this impressive Red Hill, topographical feature offers breathtaking views of the city, destination to ground and orient oneself on a visit to Urumqi orwhich, a contemplative along with its sunset central overlook location, to makescap off it a abusy perfect day firstof urban exploration. The hill is crowned by the handsome, 25-meter-tall Zhen Long Pagoda – a painstakingly preserved picture-perfect evening tableaus at dusk. Also on the hilltop isnine-story the historic edifice Yu Huang dating Ge back temple. to the Once Yuan home Dynasty to hundreds that creates of Buddhist monks, the now-quiet sanctuary remains a worthwhile touristic site. Though it may be hard to believe looking at the lush hillsides, Hongshan was once a brown and barren mountain, until a decades-long reforestation campaign by the local government transformed it into a bastion of greenery at the heart of the city.

Xinjiang Museum and Loulan Mummies

Each provincial-level administrative division in China has a dedicated museum in its capital city and Xinjiang is no exception. In fact, the Xinjiang Museum just north of Urumqi’s center stands out for its comprehensiveness, modern design and impressive rigor. Entry is free, of course, and special care has been taken to translate many of the signs and plaques into English. The Silk Road Exhibit outlines the unique role of this region as a trade corridor and vital cultural link between East and West throughout the centuries. Meanwhile, the Ethnic Nationalities Exhibit lays out the histories, customs and daily lifeways of all 13 of Xinjiang’s distinct ethnic groups. The main draw, however, is none other than the museum‘s collection of Xinjiang’s world-famous mummies. Among them, the

1980 from the hot, dry sands of Loulan, this ancient woman’s body, which lies prominentlyhaunting, decay-defying displayed in figure a glass of case, the ‘Loulan is one of Beauty’ the oldest stands and out. best Excavated preserved in in the world. Unlike Egyptian mummies, which are the product of deliberate and complex procedures intended to combat rot, the Loulan Beauty owes her well- preserved hair and features to the bone-dry conditions of the desert sands that

formed her final resting place.

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Laghman A delicious tradition that many believe

highest possible form, laghman are hand- pulledrepresents noodles wheat served flour with elevated meat to and its vegetables – a dish that proudly straddles Hui Muslim and Uyghur cuisine. Watching the chef expertly stretch, swing and slap the dough into heavenly strands of starchy satisfaction is half the fun in ordering this Northwestern specialty. Find yourself having slurped down the last of your noodles but still have a plate-

to ‘jiamian’ and most Urumqi laghman jointsful of savory will top sauce? you up Holler with aat reinforce your waiter- ment of fresh noodles at little to no cost.

Yangrouchuanr Few sensations are more evocative of Urumqi than the smoky whiff of street- side shish kebabs roasting over coals on a balmy evening. The long steel skewers of bite-sized mutton morsels alternate tantalizingly between lean meat and fat. Sprinkled decadently with powdered chili and aromatic cumin, these iconic meat TIANCHI batons set a global standard for pleasure- on-a-stick. Best enjoyed with a cool, salty glass of Uyghur yogurt or soothing camel’s

kindle. milk to quiet the oral fires that they tend to

Dapanji

Elsewhere in China, there are few dishes more closely associated with the exotic Northwestern frontier than big-plate chicken, or dapanji. Here in Xinjiang, the dish is available far and wide – both in halal restaurants catering to the region’s Muslim residents and the Chinese-style eateries popular among Han transplants. Local legend has it that this savory stew of chicken, potatoes, bell peppers, tomatoes and onions, seasoned with chilies and

a Sichuanese migrant as something to serve tocumin, passing was truckers first concocted plying the in the regions 1990s high by - ways. Best enjoyed with a side of local nang

shards to soak up the stew’s rich juices. flatbread, which can be torn up into doughy

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TIANCHIFor all of its charms, Xinjiang’s swinging throngs. Tianchi’s fame 8-kilometer uphill trek to the busy capital city can start to feel and popularity, however, are summit). - nonetheless well deserved, and Regardless of your chosen negotiationheavily-inflated can secureprice). aTempted berth in ter a few days of intense explora- - mode of ascent, the last stretch ato Kazakh stick around? yurt together Some shrewd with din - tion.like a Luckily, heaving, one stifling need scrum not travel af ity, it is not hard to dodge the of road will need to be done on ner. It’s not the height of luxury, far from Urumqi to get a taste of huddledwith a little masses finesse for and a taste creativ of but it’s sure to be warm enough, the pristine natural beauty that alpine serenity. crested and the lake comes into and sleeping in a nomadic the region is known for. A two-hour drive from view,foot, and it’s easyonce tothe see final what ridge all theis dwelling on the slopes of the Some will scoff that Tianchi, Urumqi’s city center will bring fuss is about. Tianshan Range is an unforget- the famed ‘Heavenly Lake’ that you to the gate of the massive The bright, clear waters of table experience which, despite sits like a crater of placid crys- nature reserve that contains this nearly 2-kilometer high the seemingly mismatched price tal in the depths of the misty Tianchi. Here, visitors will need tag, won’t set you back any more Tianshan Range, has become so to pay a hefty entrance fee ‘Heavenly’ title by a Qing Dynasty than a night at a hotel in the city. canonical a destination on the before transferring to electric militarycrater-lake commander were first garrisoned given their Chinese tourism circuit that a buses for an equally expensive in the area more than two centu- visit here must be tantamount 30-minute bus ride to the top ries ago. Tianchi’s surface spans to masochistic self-smothering (though hiking enthusiasts can roughly 5 square kilometers of attempt a highly strenuous frosty aquamarine and is more than 100 meters deep at its under the weight of selfie-stick- deepest point. Take time to wander the banks of this breathtaking mountain How to Get There lagoon. It won’t take long before Seats on coaches to Tianchi the crowds are far behind you can be secured on the spot at and the silence of the high forest the gate of Urumqi’s People’s comes into focus. Small paths Park. The two-hour journey lead off to various smaller ponds takes you east towards the and waterfalls and a picnic lunch town of Fukang and then can be enjoyed in the stony still- south towards the foot of the ness. mountain. Budget RMB280 Alternatively, the Kazakh per person for round-trip families who still call the nature reserve home offer traditional transport and park entry fees. home-cooked meals (albeit for a

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CINEMA CULTURE The Tibet filmmakers gaining global recognition, p30

New Movies The Kooks Pick of Six p28 p34 p38 DRUMROLL 27 - WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2019 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM Could you talk a bit about what you have have you talk a bit about what you Could the future? in Records up for Letter lined planning a perfor are we In December, details to in Shanghai, mance at Yuyintang some release also planning to come. We’re already music. The bands that have more and Beijing, Chengdu with us – from released Shanghai come to going to Guangzhou – are 2-D Foil, Dream, Summer Your perform. to pop as new jangle as well Cheers The Cheers called All Records-style band with a Sarah Days. The Romantic To learn more about Letter Records, scan the QR code: - - - -

leases? but, on bedroom, music in my make to I like make to label, some of the bands prefer my music in a studio. So, it’s sometimes a mix of both. ture started you talk about when you Can Records? Letter of May around Records Letter founded We for a platform make to wanted We this year. people can music so that more underground make to wanted find this type of music. We not to, listen people to for music that is easy but is easy, music that because people like making that music. like because we What’s your opinion on underground mu underground on opinion What’s your China? sic in a quite big. There’s scene is quite Shanghai’s out bit going on and a lot of big bands from In Beijing, regularly. Shanghai side come to while scene as well, strong it has its own of. Bands down sure Guangzhou, I’m not too a lot DIY music and quite like really there to over their way bands make Kong of Hong Guangzhou. the re the music on record do you How

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then we contacted them. If they are inter are them. If they contacted then we music. For example, we found 2-D Foil online and online 2-D Foil found we example, For send us a demo of their ask them to we ested, that I like, and then I find other bands online. and then I find other that I like, releases. releases. friends’ bands among my I pick from Usually responsible for finding bands and organizing finding bands and organizing for responsible releases? for your bands find do you How the art and design side of things, while I’m the art and design side of things, while with each other online. He’s responsible for for responsible with each other online. He’s Just two. Me and a Guangzhou friend, the gui Just two. connected We Jueer. Sweet, Pocari from tarist label? music development weren’t exactly the same. exactly weren’t music development the on working people are many How when it comes to music. So, our ideas about it comes to when whereas I have a more underground spirit underground a more I have whereas interested in growing its bands right now, now, bands right its in growing interested I always want to make music that is more un music that is more make to want I always became more Records Shengjian derground. Records and start Letter Records? Records? and start Letter Records Why did you choose to leave Shengjian leave choose to did you Why plans for Letter Records. Records, his opinion on bedroom rock in China and upcoming up with Cao to talk about his decision to leave Shengjian constructed EP from Pocari Sweet singer Siyu. caught We novel of the same name) and, more recently, a gorgeously dreamy lo-fi duo Peking Picnic (named after the Ann Bridge has already put out four releases in 2019, including one by the with a new underground label called Letter Records. The label Cheers Cheers and a music producer. Nowadays, working he’s Shengjian Records, as well as guitarist with cultish band The previously been a main force behind excellent indie label Nick Cao is a fixture on the Shanghai music scene, having by Bryan Grogan Bryan by Nick Cao, Looks Cao, Future the to Nick Founder of New Underground Label, of New Founder LETTER RECORDS

COLLAGE TRANSCRIBED “I can really celebrate the life of my motherland with so many people. I COMING SOON am really touched! Me and my country can’t be separated for a moment” That’s what one Douban user said about patriotic smash hit My People, My Country which is divided into seven parts, celebrates the NOV history of the PRC and was released alongside. The film, 8 The Captain and The Climbers. The three combined to take

foranother September pair of 30 patriotic (RMB280 films, million). Pets United home RMB630 million on just the first day of their release, obliterating the previous record This animated co-production between Germany

owners from an evil would-be ruler who wants toand replace China humanssees a group with of robots. pets fight Sure, to it’s save unlikely their to be as good as The Secret Life of Pets, but, hey, Hao and this one represents the best opportunity to Ne Zha was announced as China’s selection bringit’s an the unusually kids to slowthe cinema month this for Chinesemonth. film, for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Oscars. The animated blockbuster, which has raked in almost RMB4.7 billion at

The Wanderingthe box office, Earth got. Ninety-fourthe nod as China’s countries sent submissionssubmission ahead to the of Academy sci-fi flick for this year’s awards, with a record 93 submissions ac-

- lectioncepted forcommittee, consideration. which Thewill filmsvote in will a secret be considered by an official Academy Award se NOV 15 ballot to create a 10-film short list, before selecting five official nominees for the Oscar.- Hunt Down neesThe 10 coming short-listed in January. films will be announced on December 16, with the cut to five nomi This historical crime thriller, starring When Larry Met Mary actress Jiao Junyan, sees a a history professor. Reading like a cross be- Bu Hao female police officer investigatingNational herTreasure father, Celebrated Beijing hutong gallery Arrow and the Ocean’s Eleven - tween the Nick Cage film Factory closed its doors at the end of September after 11 and a half years. The stolen national relics, in series, a case the which film sees fol news came as art districts and galleries are herlows father Jiao’s positionedcharacter as as she a prime attempts suspect. to find struggling to survive in the capital city, with a number of artists evicted from the popular Luomahu and Huantie art districts in July. July also saw the unfortunate closure of Pace Gallery in Beijing’s 798 Art District.

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Jin Xing Jin Xing, or Venus in English, is a celebrated and highly acclaimed transgender dancer

modern dance choreographer on the international stage, Jin returned to China and hostedand choreographer two popular fromtalk shows China. inHaving Shanghai. received Today, recognition television as viewers a talented can andsee herprolific as a judge on various talent shows, where she is well-liked for her detailed comments.

Below, we give you five facts about the famed dancer.

Top-Notch Dancer Jin started dancing with a People’s Liberation Army troupe as a 9-year-old, and learned modern dance in New York in her 20s. She

dancers. has enjoyed a lifelong career as one of China’s first-rate modern First Marriage Prior to transitioning, Jin married her female roommate at the age of 28 while studying in New York. The marriage lasted for 10 years.

Talk Show Host Jin has hosted two successful talk shows, Venus Mars and The Jin Xing Show, both of which were aired on Shanghai Dragon Television.

Mother of Three Together with her German husband, the dance phenom has adopted three children.

Hukou Dilemma Due to her spouse’s nationality, Jin was unable to register her adopted children under her hukou, China’s ‘internal passport.’ She eventually chose to divorce her husband, although the two continued to live together afterwards, and eventually remarried.

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TEMPERAMENT Pema Tseden Stands At the Forefront of a Growing Contingent of Tibet Filmmakers by Bryan Grogan

ibet, a region of undeniable beauty, feature, Tharlo, that catapulted him to global soaring mountain peaks and harsh land- Tscapes, is becoming a vital center for 72nd edition of the Venice Film Festival. cinematic experimentation in China. With es- recognition, with the film premiering at the tablished names and young directors cropping solitude to modernization and beyond, it was notableWhile the for film its lowtakes budget, in topics a hallmark ranging fromof Tibet festivals around the world, Tibet has contrib- up with celebrated films at international film around arthouse cinema. filmmaking,Speaking towhich this phenomenon,currently tends Tseden to revolve tells utedAt somethe forefront of the best of Tibet Chinese cinema art films is Pema of the us, “Because of factors such as the market past five years. Tibetan student. Tseden was born in Qinghai inTseden, 1969 Beijingand studied Film TibetanAcademy’s language first-ever and environment and the maturity of the film industry,This year, the Tseden’s main body new of feature,filmmakers Balloon is still, for minorities, Northwest Minzu University, developing in the direction of art films.” formerlyliterature known at China’s as Northwest first higher University institute for around the world. Also debuting at the Nationalities, before going on to pursue studies Venicehas been Film turning Festival, heads Balloon at film has festivals already in cinema. Screen Awards for Best Feature Film and The picked up nominations at the Asia Pacific SilentTseden Holy broke Stones onto the filmmaking scene like So Long My Son by Wang Xiaoshuai, A thiswith sparse a bang tale in 2002, follows with a curious his first and movie passion - FirstBest Screenplay,Farewell by joiningWang Lina other and Chinese Dwelling films in ate lama (a teacher. Like of the many dharma of Tseden’s in Tibetan films, the Fuchun Mountains by Gu Xiaogang. The Buddhism) based in the Tibetan region. The Silent Holy Stones picked up an award for Best Tibetan region. The balloon in question is a Directorial Debut at the prestigious Golden film revolves around a farming family in the Rooster Awards, while also snagging awards at of China’s one-child policy period in the early ’80s,condom, exploring as the complexfilm takes questions place at theof faith, outset Tseden continued plying his trade in the family and society in the mountains of Tibet smaller film festivals around China. - at the time. Variety ing The Silent Holy Stones, but it was his 2015 called it poignant, vibrant and poetic with industry, releasing a number of films follow , in its review of the film,

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literary strands, stemming from Tseden’s background in literature. Tseden uses aus- a sparse region of the world. Talking about thetere story means and to thecraft process a gorgeous behind film making based it,in Tseden tells us, “The entire production cycle took more than a year, and the inspiration was accidental. One winter a few years ago, I was walking on the streets of Beijing and saw - ed to it. It felt like a good one. The imagery of a balloon flying in the wind and I was attract theWhile film slowly Tseden’s made name this may image be therelated most to the Tibetan land and fictionalized the story.” and around Tibet today, perhaps a result of recognizable of those working with film in the New York Times, South China Morning Post andprofiles more, written his is oncertainly the director not the by only the one.likes A of frequent collaborator with Tseden on his ear- director Sonthar Gyal has also been making wavesly films, for cinematographer, his own cinematic screenwriter contributions and since 2011. Gyal’s debut, The Sun-Beaten Path, tells the story of a guilt-ridden farmer who struggles after killing his mother in a road accident.

Festival, and picked up the now-discontinued DragonsThe film wasand Tigersscreened Award at the for Vancouver Young Cinema, Film which was given out to emerging directors from the Asia-Pacific region.

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is young and underdeveloped, with folks still expe- Tsolho Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai riencing a scarcity of cinemas. However, in recent Fascinated by film as a child growing up in - years things have been improving dramatically, ster, even making his own makeshift projectors. with more emphasis being placed on recording the province, Gyal collected scraps of film as a young life and daily rituals of people living in these areas, interviews, saying that there was just one cinema while also giving back to the community by way of inHe his has hometown also spoken while about he filmwas culturegrowing in up. previous festivals like First Film Festival, which takes place in Qinghai’s capital, Xining, each year. culture in regions like Tibet and Qinghai province This speaks to the idea that cinema and film

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A previous participant at First Film Festival, Lhapal Gyal

Tibetan minorities in China. Like Sonthar Gyal, Lhapal Gyal toopening the Tibet up theregion scope and of people the region’s is by no minority means artlarge, films. but As hasis another previously filmmaker worked who with is Tsedenshining asa lightan assistant on the culture director. of thosewe say, working the number within of thisfilmmakers small circle working are optimistic on topics forrelated the His feature length debut came in the form of Wangdrak’s Rain Boots, a story about the small joys of childhood. That processfuture. Speaking from scratch to the in continued the past few development years. Of course, of Tibet this film, world at globally renowned festivals like Berlin International Tseden tells us, “Tibetan film has experienced a development Filmfilm, surroundedFestival and byVancouver such simplicity, International stole hearts Film Festival. around the Now, some young people from different Tibetan areas are process is very difficult. But overall it is a very good thing. about children and for children (and adults, as well), marks their future career, and hoping to gain some achievements Lhapal Gyal’s approach, creating a film that is distinctly also working hard in this direction, hoping to use film as somber and austere topics explored by Tseden and Sonthar Gyalnewer to territorycreate the for lighthearted Tibet film, strayingand bright away Wangdrak’s from more Rain and recognition in this field. This is good momentum for Boots emerging Tibetan movies.”

. A small step, but one that may prove influential in

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he British rock renaissance that domi- What are you most excited for while tour- Let’s Go Sunshine came out just last year nated the early 2000s gave birth to a ing in China? after Hello, What’s Your Name? in 2015. number of iconic bands, such as The What were The Kooks up to in that three- T This will be our third visit to China. [We’re] Libertines, Arctic Monkeys and Bloc Party. year gap between albums? looking forward to performing for all our These groups have cemented themselves as fans and bringing love and positivity through I spent that time traveling in India, meditat- our music. I also can’t wait to eat traditional ing and doing yoga – getting the intention set time and following us from playlist to play- Chinese food and practice my Mandarin. in my life. I was young when we started the list.essential ‘landfill indie,’ surviving the test of band, and I needed to do some catching up Among such groups is The Kooks. Formed with things internally. I also worked lots on Being a defining symbol of a nostalgic era my solo record, which is going to come out hearts with their debut album Inside In/ of indie, how have you evolved as a band early next year. It’s kind of orchestral soul- Insidein Brighton Out in in 2006, 2004, which the rockers included first darling stole over the years? pop music recorded in my spare time over tracks like ‘Naïve’ and ‘She Moves in Her Own It’s an honor to be a source of nostalgia for a eight years and across four continents. generation and we treasure that deeply, but the feel-good sound of The Kooks, and was it’s also important to evolve and keep mov- accompaniedWay.’ The pop byrecord such would buzz (it come went to quadru define - Most recently, you put out a new single ti- ing creatively. We have grown up with our ple platinum in the UK) that the band went tled ‘So Good Looking’ this summer, which fans and acquired some new younger ones on to record a live acoustic version at Abbey undeniably captures that quintessential Road Studios (you know the one) just a year sound of your debut record. Tell us a bit our identity to gain relevance to suit a new later. about the track and what inspired it. generation.along the way, but we have never sacrificed Their follow-up releases, 2008’s Konk and It’s more of a return to format for us. We 2011’s Junk of the Heart, continued to charm, wanted to make something that was part of solidifying the band as a bright and breezy Your first album, Inside In/Inside Out, was - soundtrack for teenage youth, with upbeat so formative and a smashing success. Do most pastiche ourselves. Our fans loved it! guitar riffs and effortlessly catchy choruses you often find yourselves trying to recre- our refined essence and so we decided to al about falling in and out of love. ate that magic sound of your early mate- What was it like putting together a great- Having gone through a few shifts in core rial or embracing new directions? est hits album so early in your musical members, including the departure of their That magic you speak of is something every career? original bassist and founding drummer Paul artist tries to recreate. That’s the juice and it Garred, the band is currently comprised of It was surprising and exciting to be asked needs squeezing regularly. Sometimes fruit is vocalist Luke Pritchard, Hugh Harris on lead to do that by our label and also extremely low hanging and sometimes it’s not. This de- guitar and Alexis Nunez on drums. hard to pick the songs! I guess that’s a good pends on many things being in place – men- After a decade of studio albums and ex- thing. People listen to music in compilations tal health, a support network and inspiration. perimenting with new sounds, followed these days anyhow, cherry picking their way by a three-year hiatus, the trio compiled a through catalogues on streaming platforms. greatest hits record dubbed The Best Of… Speaking of Inside In/Inside Out – you I do feel young compared to other greatest So Far, featuring sweet singles like ‘Ooh La’ recorded a live version of the album at hits artists, but I wouldn’t describe that as a and ‘Junk of the Heart (Happy).’ Their latest Abbey Road Studios in 2005. Was that negative thing. album Let’s Go Sunshine, which they put out a dream come true for the band at that last year, marked The Kooks’ return to the point? Are there any older tracks you get tired of spotlight and saw the beloved indie rockers playing live? Making an album as a band is a dream come continuing to experiment with styles. true in any studio, and the opportunity to Honestly, I never get tired of playing any [of This month, The Kooks embark on a China do so at Abbey Road was humbling. It’s an our] songs (except perhaps in rehearsals). I tour with stops in Beijing and Shanghai. We expensive studio to work at, and you are con- don’t allow myself to get bored of them live caught up with guitarist Harris to talk about sistently reminded of the achievements of and personally, if I feel that emotion coming the band’s monumental music career and projects that have happened there. It’s some- on, then I change what I’m playing to keep it what it feels like being a glimmering emblem times hard to focus on what you are actually interesting. That’s my duty as a performer. of indie rock nostalgia. doing with all that looming in the background. It felt at times like we were recording in some kind of museum with a gift shop, Thu Nov 14, 8.30pm; RMB320 (presale), RMB400 not a studio. I would love to go back there 50 (door); Tango, 79 Hepingli Xijie, by South Gate of Ditan Park 东城区和平里西街79号 (近地坛公园南门) (tickets via 247tickets.com) or 60 years ago and be a fly on the wall.

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2019 | 35 - - - - , I’ve heard people heard Milo, I’ve Little For I’m in a film called The Eight from left-leaning film festivals say that say film festivals left-leaning from it because of the end take can’t they ist called Tony, who is recording the is recording who ist called Tony, at camera battle, I use my whole Japanese from block myself times to shoot me trying to soldiers that are I think that the fact Honestly, down. Film the Shanghai it got pulled from media cover and the whole Festival, it age that accompanied that, makes a blessing in disguise. It’s an amazing my for 22 days filming for film. I was amazing, because I was it was role, it was Since doing something I like. cut they’ve what pulled I’m not sure in it, much I’ll be and how but I’m re it. to looking forward ally ing, because of what it is saying, and it is saying, ing, because of what it will be that’s ok. I think in the future the thing – if a cult classic. And here’s film is good, if your know to want you ask your art is good, don’t and your ask relatives, ask your friends, don’t has no dog in the race. who somebody stranger. ask a total In other words, is based on the 1937 , which Hundred a journal I play Battle of Shanghai. - - , my main role main role Shanghai Storyor , my as It originated is as an actor. years a short film about four The story represents a journey a journey represents The story ger budget; we actually have a crew a crew have actually ger budget; we just me, Andrej was The short now. and Emilie Ohana running around a writer In the film, I play Shanghai. an who’s with life, that’s unhappy some in alcoholic and is experiencing He all have. we demons, which ternal an angel. represents who meets a lady of the course place over The film takes one night. this and through Shanghai, through each discovering they’re journey talk about They other and themselves. lives about their personal each other, of Regardless and their problems. or foreigners are the actors whether people, it’s a human story, Chinese and self struggles to relates everyone doubts. ago, and was really well received. received. well really ago, and was the wrote Iliev Andrej director Our short, shot it, it and is the edited behind Shanghai Story. mastermind do a to had the opportunity When we had the script he already film, feature a big have we the feature For ready. F Wise , in which , which , in which and Little Milo The Eight Hundred Shanghai Story The Eight Hundred , and his, and own wish films make to Shanghai Story

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NOVEMBER 2019 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM , as well as the controversial, as well | ARTS that not stray do from away difficult topics. With releasethe upcoming of by Bryan Grogan Bryan by Drago Lazetich, a Serbian who filmmaker grew up in the US, arrived in Shanghai the for first in time 2004. During his in the time has city, he worked on of projects,a number the TV including show Projects, Drago Lazetich Chats About His FILMMAKER INDIE Blockbuster FilmBlockbuster Lazetich the expected and plays role, the main release of film war epic Lazetich of plays the a journalist, role sat we down speakto about him to hisand lifewhatwe in film can expect from his projects. new Hit focuses on a gay man whose political and opinions erratic behavior stirs concern. Lazetich’s approach filmmaking,’ ‘redpill he filmmaking, which calls to has also stirred controversy. the While term red has certainpill connotations, maintains he that this is name not political, but directly associated with 36

FOR THE RECORD CHINA MUSIC | ARTS Three New Homegrown Albums on Our Radar MUSIC CORNER This Month by Bryan Grogan

Phantom Rhythm by Gong Gong Gong Made up of guitar and bass duo Tom Ng (The Offset: Spectacles) and Joshua Frank (Hot & Cold), Gong Gong Gong formed in Beijing in 2015, playing in DIY spaces around the city and building a cult fan base. Phantom Rhythm is the clearest representation and most digestible album that we have gotten from the pair thus far. They lock onto the mystique of blues here, grating the sound down to its bare bones at times, summoning the phantom sound of percussion throughout, with Tom Ng singing in Cantonese on all of the album’s 10 tracks, adding again to the mystery that the band has built around themselves. Tracks like ‘Some Kind of Demon’ allow a certain space around Ng’s vocals, so that they echo, as if from some desolate stage. This is beautifully done, considering the duo are beloved for their excellent live shows. Meanwhile, the interplay between bass and guitar, with the bass setting the tone for large portions of the album, is infectious, clear, minimal and easy

for the most part, and cram a bunch of quirky hooks into each song, making Phantom Rhythmto hang onan toextremely and never enjoyable let go. They listen. keep song lengths at around five minutes or less

Scan the QR code to listen:

Fury by C.O.W. 牛 This enigmatic group made up of four artists from China and Germany are back with their latest EP, Fury, which is apparently the second element of an upcoming album, after their previous release, Epic.

Records, and the four artists in the group have coagulated their personalities into one, which certainly isIt’s an hard interesting to find much step in information terms of building on the group,the group’s but they brand. are While signed the to nameiconic ofGerman this EP, label Fury Compost, seems to

and danceable, does not sound overtly menacing to us. The EP opener, ‘General Ling’ gets straight to theindicate point anger with aor few disenchantment, vocal strands playing it’s not overnecessarily each other. reflected They in go the between music, Englishwhich, althoughand Chinese exciting lyrics as they seem to build a personality around General Ling Da Jie (General Ling Big Sister). ‘Gang Brain’ goes in another direction, reveling in thick bass beats – there are no vocals on this one, which allows for some interesting kettle drum sounds and a certain sense of voyage, seemingly more concerned

intensity, this time introducing a male vocalist rapping in Chinese. The album as a whole combinesabout depicting a variety an atmosphere.of strands of It’smusic, a nice like bridge trap, grime,to the record’sdancehall final and track EDM ‘Swear,’ in parts, which again lifts the

comes. but is largely a snippet of what we should eventually find on their debut album when it Scan the QR code to listen:

Arthropods by 33EMYBW

Golem. Perhaps, then, we should view this release as a follow-up to the producer’s excellent 2018 release,What is anGolem arthropod?, which, likeFor Arthropods33EMYBW , itappeared is the isolated on Shanghai form of label a mythical SVBKVLT. Jewish Made figure up of called seven a tracks

crop of producers that once again prove SVBKVLT’s excellent outreach in global underground music, Arthropodsand three remixes is a gentle by Hakuna horror show,Kulala’s giving Don us Zilla, gorgeous NAAFI’s bell-sounds Lechuga Zafiro in parts and and Hyperdub’s tortured Ikonika,screams a in others. 33EMYBW is awesome at this, combining these bipolar ideas seamlessly, making an al-

‘Symmetry’ opens Arthropods, looping gently at an easy pace, using robotic vocals and high-pitched synthesizersbum that would to set get a the bulbous dance oceanic floor hopping, scene. ‘Tentacle but would Centre’ also not follows feel out and of tears place away as a filmthis veil,score. imme - diately using hard, fast synthesizers to emote alarms, buttons being pressed, commotion, the arrival of something unfortunate. Later, ‘Arthropods,’ which features Li Jianhong, straddles a thin line, pacing us like victims in a dark and spooky hallway. While the album could certainly be read as a narrative, you can also take excellent tracks like ‘Arthropods’ and ‘Adam Bank’ as singular entities.

ScanThe diversitythe QR code that to listen:this album offers again affirms our love for 33EMYBW.

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Yan Bing, ‘At First the Weather Was Ma Kelu, ‘Take a Vacation’ Fine’ Through Dec 31, EGG Through Nov 11, Gallery ShanghART

Anish Kapoor, Solo Exhibition Through Jan 1, CAFA Art Museum

For gallery information visit www.thatsmags.com/beijing

Group Exhibition, ‘B-Side’ Through Nov 27, George V Art Center

Gao Yuan, ‘Look Back into the Sun’ Through Nov 16, Today Art Museum

Sarah Lucas, Solo Exhibition Nov 2-Feb 16, Red Brick Art Museum

38 | NOVEMBER 2019 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM CITY SCENES | ARTS CITY SCENES

Hotel Jen Beijing recently collaborated with Beijing Design Week to launch Oktoberfest at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center featured true the Jen-Why Art project. As one of Beijing Design Week’s Chaoyang venues, traditions like a beer-tapping ceremony during opening night from a the hotel worked with a number of young Chinese artists to create a classic wooden keg, and evenings filled with pretzels, sausages and pork project that focuses on dynamics between people and nature, showcasing knuckles. The Alpine Bavarian Band from Germany provided comical the possibilities in art with detailed explanations for the audience. interactive performances, folk tunes originating from Bavarian classics and even international pop songs in Chinese.

Founder Dr. Shaolin Hong announced that Beijing Zell Cosmetic Clinic Before Jing-A’s 8x8 Brewing Project at Langyuan Vintage last month, will become one of the first clinics authorized to administer Restylane Lyft visiting breweries had the chance to do some sightseeing around the city. hyaluronic acid in China during a press conference at the Millennium Hotel The brewers explored some of the most famous sites, took pictures with in Beijing, marking its official entry into the Chinese market. traditional architecture and enjoyed the last vestiges of summer before serving excellent brews to the craft beer lovers of Beijing.

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2019 | 39 40 COVER STORY THE BORDERLANDS

Dispatches from the Edge of China COVER STORY 41 THE BORDERLANDS

hina tops a lot of lists, from population to hydroelectric- City production, longest high- speed railway to most Olympic gold medals in table tennis. Another category in which the PRC is undis- puted champion is the world’s longest continuous land border. The Middle Kingdom’s quasi- chicken-shaped outline stretches for over 22,000 kilometers and separates the nation from 14 independent states (another number one): Afghanistan, Bhutan, DPRK (North Korea), India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam. China’s borders, aside from being a literal political and administrative dividing line, tell stories of shared cultural practices, food- stuffs, history and – in more recent times – development. They are fascinating regions to explore and offer insight not only into the nuances of China itself, but also into life on the other side of the line. In the pages that follow, we explore the PRC’s borders with Mongolia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

42 COVER STORY A LINE “ The border is quite literally a line in the sand, and the broad streets of Zamiin IN THE Uud seem to be in a “constant tug of war with SAND the Gobi Desert by Benjamin Plafker by COVER STORY 43 PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA – MONGOLIA

orth Asia is big sky country, which, as it usually does in this world, goes hand in visa holder!) and then at the Mongolian border Nhand with being long-border country. station.official, mint-conditionIn my transport, exit I am stamp, accompanied fellow tourist- by Indeed, four of the world’s 10 longest land bor- university students from Mongolia who are ders are to be found here, including the 4,630- studying in Beijing. When I ask about their lives kilometer stretch that separates the People’s in China their answers are confusing; as they Republic of China from Mongolia – China’s long- rearrange the many domestic appliances they’re est land border. bringing home as gifts from their lives south of The border is shared by three of China’s the border, they struggle to describe their opin- administrative regions: Xinjiang Uyghur ions of China. They tell me that in the past they’d Autonomous Region, Gansu province and, of have preferred to go to Korea, but in recent years course, Mongolia’s main Chinese neighbor, Inner China’s advantageous position in the global econ- Mongolia Autonomous Region, where the cross- omy is hard to ignore. ing at Erenhot is located. We arrive in Zamym-Uud and the difference Erenhot, and its Mongolian neighbor Zamyn- between a country of more than a billion and a Uud, are by no means nowhere, but the journey country of three million is glaring. The border is there certainly feels like that’s where you’re quite literally a line in the sand, and the broad streets of Zamyn-Uud seem to be in a constant hitchhiking journey from Zhangjiakou in Hebei tug of war with the Gobi Desert. It is smaller and heading. My first trip there is a mostly successful quainter than Erenhot, but a great window into through the vast expanses of Chahar Banner’s Mongolia for those who do not wish to continue Rightprovince, Flanks, a trek then of throughnearly 500 the kilometers, vaster expanses first north through the desert. of the western reaches of Xilingol League (the re- There are a number of restaurants in gion’s violent history of conquest and reconquest the main plaza where you can buy khoshoor, left its mark in the form of super cool administra- Mongolia’s fried version of jiaozi tive titles, with banners and leagues instead of meat or potatoes, or, if you’re lucky, somebody counties and prefectures). might whip you up a plate of tsuivan, filled, a Mongolianwith Rides are plentiful until arriving at Chahar thick noodle dish (similar to chaobing in China). Youyi Houqi (come for the China-Mongolia-Russia If you prefer to take advantage of Mongolia’s trade fair, stay for the beautiful sunset, and avoid ample empty space, grab yourself some bread the sheep-gut soup, if you please), where I am and cheese at the grocery store and you’ve got a informed that I can either wait for the vegetable picnic. truck that ventures north once a week, or ride the While Mongolia is famous for its meat con- night train to Erenhot. I choose the latter. sumption, in the summer months dairy is the Erenhot is a trading town of 75,000 people main nourishment, and the variety of cheeses, that, as is often the case with border towns, yogurts, creams and butters is astonishing. Grab feels quite different from other cities of its size. some airag, fermented mare milk, to wash it all It is where the Trans-Siberian Railroad changes down, or rub it into your skin if you want to trap gauge, and indeed it gives the impression that some summer heat to last through the winter. it is a city accustomed to translation: Chinese, For those who do wish to continue on, the Mongolian and Cyrillic script can be found on train to Ulaanbaatar departs in the evening and most business signage in the city, and the shushus treats passengers to a glorious Gobi Desert sun- have a look in their eye that tells me I’m not the rise upon awakening. Mongolia’s train culture is quite different from China’s: Cleanliness stand- Russian and have lived or done business interna- ards are higher, and I was treated to a Mongolian tionally.first foreigner they’ve encountered. Many speak dubbed version of Back to the Future. But perhaps The city found its place on the map with I got lucky. the opening of the border to international trade in 1992, and in 2002 when the Dinosaur Fossil Museum was rebuilt and modernized. In that year, the Deputy Secretary of Inner Mongolia’s Party Committee declared that “dinosaur culture is the pride of Erenhot.” For an alternative tourist attraction, check out the trade center, where

Mongolia conveniently located near a park with someyou can dinosaur-shaped find myriad products bushes, from providing Russia visitors and in a hurry a quick taste of Erenhot’s prehistoric pride. It costs roughly RMB100 to ride a Jeep from the Erenhot train station to Zamyn-Uud. Drivers stop first at the Chinese border station (get your 44 COVER STORY PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA – DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA

he People’s Republic of China and Democratic When I visit the bridge on a crisp and clear March People’s Republic of Korea’s diplomatic his- afternoon, Sinuiju appears frozen in time. The city’s Ttory dates back to October 1949, when the iconic, unmoving Ferris wheel is visible from the two newly founded republics established diplomatic viewing station at the bridge’s abrupt, broken end, as relations. Roughly a year later, China would come is a giant, circular concrete structure that experts are to the aid of the DPRK during the War to Resist US speculating may one day be a hotel. A man rides along the Sinuiju riverfront on a bicycle, but aside from him, I see no other signs of life. There is, however, much more action on the Chinese side of the Yalu. Situated roughly 100 meters upstream from the Broken Bridge is the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, which accommodates trains and vehicles traveling between the two nations. According to Simon There is simply the end of Cockerell, the general manager and a tour leader at Koryo Tours – a leading North Korea travel company one country, a river, then – this is the most popular crossing for tourists traveling overland into the DPRK. (Other crossings be- the start of the other tween China and North Korea do exist, while there is a single rail crossing between Russia and the DPRK.) Next to the bridges, hawkers sell Korean trinkets, from Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il pins and DPRK currency to Korean cigarettes and booze, and slow “ boats depart from a dock to cruise the marine border referred to in the West as the Korean War. Aggression and Aid Korea, a conflict more commonly between the two countries. Along the road that runs the length of Dandong’s self-proclaimed communist states still in existence, Today, the PRC and the DPRK are two of five riverfront, and on the roads immediately behind it, are a myriad of shops selling imported Korean goods, 1,416-kilometer border. as well as a number of restaurants specializing in and Perhapsrelics of nowherethe conflict is thisstill moredot the apparent two nations’ than in food from both the northern and southern portions of Dandong, a city of well over two million people that the Korean peninsula. lies directly across the Yalu River from One of these restaurants is particularly conspicu- the Korean city of Sinuiju. Along ous. The windows are blacked out with heavy cur- the waterfront in Dandong, the tains, and the only view inside from Binhai Gong Lu famous Yalu River Broken Bridge (which runs parallel to the Yalu River) is through (wrecked as a result of US bomb- the establishment’s small rotating glass door. ing in February of 1951) stands as a stark reminder of the two countries’ forged-in-blood relationship. The Broken Bridge itself is something of a tourist attraction these days, with visitors from across China and Asia at large coming to gawk at the 108-year- old structure, which was built by the Empire of Japan, and catch a glimpse of life on the other side of the Yalu in the DPRK. Tourists can also check out a number of Korean War-era anti-aircraft guns, along with a monu- ment to Peng Dehuai, the Chinese general who led the People’s Volunteer Army – the Chinese force that fought to aid Korea. COVER STORY 45 THE GREAT COMMUNIST

signage informs people on the Chinese side of the border to refrain from inter- acting with folks on the other side of the line.

by Matthew Bossons by DIVIDE After driving for about half an hour, my driver stops to purchase cigarettes at a small house-cum-shop located directly When my wife and I enter the eatery across from the border. I take the chance for dinner we are immediately greeted by to ask the smoke salesman about his a tall, strikingly beautiful Korean woman interactions with DPRK residents at the border fence. Inside the mostly empty restaurant, tel- “I don’t really see people coming to evisionproudly screens adorned play with news a DPRK programming flag pin. the fence from the Korean side very often from south of Dandong, with Marshal anymore. In decades past, Korean people Kim Jong-un featured prominently in – including military personnel – would much of the reporting. sometimes come to the fence to trade The menu features a mishmash of and sell stuff,” the shopkeeper tells me. Korean fare; bibimbap, kimbap, kimchi “Chinese people would sometimes cross and the famous ‘Pyongyang cold noodles,’ over the fence into Korea to purchase and dishes arrive quickly. Prices are rea- goods. But not anymore; security is much sonable and service is much friendlier tighter these days.” than I’d been led to believe it would be Another 20 or so minutes from the for a Westerner. The staff, one in particu- shopkeeper’s abode and we arrive at a lar, are also extremely inquisitive, asking ferry dock, where boats regularly depart questions about my home country and to cruise the rural Korean shoreline – 2-year-old daughter. Even marriage came away from the relative development of up in conversation. Sinuiju. We board one of the vessels and “Are foreign men nice – do they make huddle on the top deck alongside a mish- good husbands?” our waitress asks my mash of Chinese and Japanese tourists. wife in Chinese. After explaining, in cliche The choppy boat ride – which some form, that good and bad folks reside just about everywhere, my wife asks the serv- safari – takes us distressingly close to the er, who appears to be in her early 20s, if DPRK,have fairly at times argued coming qualifies within as a humancouple she can marry someone from outside her of hundred meters of small villages and country. She silently shakes her head and pastel-blue watchtowers. People too are our conversation comes to a close. I pay visible, walking and biking along the the bill and we head into the night. small road that crosses the hilly terrain A post-dinner walk along the riv- and connects the rustic settlements that erside promenade lays bare the major line the Yalu River. difference in development and infra- While already common knowledge, structure between Dandong and Sinuiju. The Chinese side of the Yalu is brightly lit North Korean side of the border is vastly up, with restaurant signage, hotel lights differentthe boat ridefrom confirms the PRC. that life on the “[The DPRK and PRC] are completely different, frankly. There is not the kind totaland a blackness. steady flow of vehicle and human traffic.The On following the Korean day, side: a hired complete car takes and the borders in most other places,” says me along the border and out of the city. Cockerell.of fade and “There gradual is mergingsimply the that end defines of We pass a section of the Great Wall, fol- one country, a river, then the start of the lowed by long stretches of metal fencing other.” crowned with barbwire. Occasionally, 46 COVER STORY BORDER BOOM

TOWN Matthew Bossons by

PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA – LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

hen we arrive at the border post in Mohan, on the Chinese side Wof the China-Laos border, it is well after dark. The hustle and handful of women linger around outside the customs checkpoint, hawking SIM cards bustleand offering of daily currency foot and exchange vehicle traffic services. has slowed, and only a And while the buzz of cross-border commerce and trade seems to have slowed by 8.30pm, a duty-free shop remains open, as does a large building Until 2011, Boten packed with vendors selling jade jewelry and hand-carved wooden furniture. There are no customers though, just us. was a certifiable Clearing Chinese customs is relatively quick, with the border agent asking the regular questions before stamping our passports and pointing casino boomtown, us in the direction of the entry checkpoint for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (LPDR). with gambling halls, On the 200- to 300-meter walk to the next checkpoint, it becomes abundantly clear that we’re on the frontier. There are no street lights, and brothels, KTVs and dense jungle-y shrubbery abuts the pot-hole stricken, occasionally un- nightclubs Customs clearance on the Laos side is comparatively different: The cleanpaved and road. shiny Cell customsphone flashlights hall, airport-style are essential. bag scanners and facial recognition tech we experienced leaving China are notably absent. Instead, we are greeted by a dimly-lit, musty customs hall and seemingly disinterested actually let us walk back through the customs checkpoint after already entering Laosborder – to agents. retrieve (The a forgotten customs officersbottle of are duty-free so lax, invodka, fact, thatof course.) they Outside the customs hall – which is ornately shaped like a giant golden stupa, we discover that it’s even quieter than on the Chinese side. No hawkers, money changers or motor taxis, just a long, dark dirt road leading to the Laos border town of Boten.

(SEZ)Big in things 2003, areChinese happening businesses in Boten, have and moved it may in tovery help soon develop be difficult the area to refer to the settlement as a ‘town.’ Declared a ‘Specific Economic Zone’ COVER STORY 47

Boten. It wasn’t always this way, however.

casino boomtown, with gambling halls, brothels,Until KTVs2011, and Boten nightclubs was a certifiable – all the trappings of a weekend getaway for cashed-up Yunnan residents looking for a walk on the wild side. According to the New York Times, debauchery debuted in the city back in the early- to mid-2000s, when a company registered in Hong Kong signed a 30-year lease to develop the town into a tourist destination. This largely revolved around gambling, though, and by 2010 reports began to emerge that casino operators were locking up visitors who were unable to pay their debts. Government pressure mounted, and in 2011 the casinos were shuttered: Boten’s ‘betting boom’ had gone bust. There are still signs of Boten’s seedier past today, in the form of a couple of questionable drinking establishments, but there’s little doubt that Boten has moved on: We do not see a single slot machine on our visit and locals tell us the gambling is truly and fully done. The future now: development. According to statistics from the Ministry of Planning and Investment of LPDR, a total investment of USD500 million has been made in the Boten Beautiful Land - cial name) and 100% of the development Specific Economic Zone (the region’s offi Haicheng Group. is beingIn addition managed to bytourism, Chinese sectors firm Yunnan being as part of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative. developed include agriculture, livestock and manufacturing, as well as distribution logistics, telecommunications and network,Considered which awill piece connect of President Kunming Xi’s to flagship the Laotian infrastructure capital of Vientiane. project, public healthcare services. TheBoten route will willbecome be part the of first the stop Kunming–Singapore inside Laos along Railway, the Laos-China otherwise railway Like many before us who’ve traveled known as the Pan-Asia Railway Network, and is expected to eventually link to Boten, our time eventually comes to China to all of mainland Southeast Asia. It is currently anticipated that the leave – to the temples, night markets and Lao section of the transportation network will be completed in 2021. waterfalls of Luang Prabang. We board a southbound bus near the LPDR customs hotels, apartment complexes and tourist attractions – including a jungle house, and as we cruise through town one parkBut and there’s ‘ancient more city,’ to are Boten all planned than railway or currently construction; under Chinese-financeddevelopment, ac- last time, we can’t help but think that if cording to promotional brochures from Yunnan Haicheng Group, the SEZ’s - main developer. tier town, it will likely be a very different As a result of the ongoing construction work, “80% of Boten’s current place.we ever do return to this far-flung fron population is Chinese,” estimates a local bar owner we spoke with, who originally hails from Xi’an. While there are a number of hotels scattered around the growing town center, the one we end up in is new, fancier than we’re used to and clearly catering to Chinese visitors. Check-in staff are Chinese and rooms are paid for in renminbi. The only Laotian people we encountered in the hotel were working in the deserted breakfast buffet restaurant, which served – you guessed it – Chinese food. The morning after our arrival, we set out to explore the SEZ in the light of day. The scale of the development is unquestionably massive, with towering, half-built apartment blocks wrapped in scaffolding dotted around town. Surrounding Boten, a massive swath of clear-cut red earth is tra- versed by excavators, tractors and trucks – presumably preparing the next stage of the settlement’s building boom. During our gallivant through town, we see the occasional group of Chinese tourists, and there are numerous small bars and Chinese restaurants catering to the visitors. But overall, there is a slightly sleepy feel to 48 COVER STORY

If you want to experience the glory of paradise, visit this route raveling from Kunming to Kashgar via Urumqi is full of wonders,” Tamoor Malik tells me via email, recounting his July 2018 journey from Yunnan prov- “Tince to Pakistan. “At one point, we were passing through rocky and hilly terrain, and then starts the desert – with red sand and strong winds. Windmills and crude oil pumping stations were a very common sight along the way, [showing] how energy-rich the area is.” Malik is a 31-year-old university student completing a Masters in Statistics in Kunming since 2016. He originally hails from Ghakhar Mandi in Pakistan’s Punjab prov-

passionateince, and has travel traveled enthusiast across shares.the PRC-Pakistan border twice. When he first meets me at a hotelThe buffet main in route rural crossingGuizhou, from his cross-border China into Pakistan adventures is a stunningare among stretch the first of asphaltstories the known around the world as the Karakoram Highway (though it's known in China as Highway 314). The road, which runs over 1,200 kilometers from just north of Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to Abbottabad, Pakistan, is occasionally referred to as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World.’ The route is among the highest highways on PEOPLE’S the globe, and is surrounded by some of the most stunning and diverse scenery in Asia: Towering peaks and glaciers, roaring rivers, mountain meadows, you name it. On the Chinese portion of the highway, travelers will pass two other international REPUBLIC borders – the China-Afghanistan and China-Tajikistan lines. The last notable settlement along the Chinese side of the Karakoram is Tashkurgan – OF CHINA the administrative seat of Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County. Set along the highway, of Han laborers, according to former That’s – ISLAMIC forTashkurgan our annual is inhabitedExplore China by folks travel of guide.the Tajik ethnicity, alongside a significant population “The journey from Kashgar to Tashkurgan editor is like Daniel traveling Plafker, in paradise,”who covered says the Malik. region “It seems as if a painter has made a masterpiece with his eternal brush, containing trees, REPUBLIC OF lakes, meadows, rivers and mountains. PAKISTAN “I traveled [the road] twice, once from China to Pakistan and once from Pakistan to

China,” Malik continues. On his first grand overland adventure, Malik opted for the slow COVER STORY 49 BORDER OF THE ‘IRON

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train from Kunming to Urumqi, which took 45 hours. From there, he caught a 23-hour train to Kashgar. “I was the only foreigner on board,” says Malik, explaining that only himself and the train staff completed the entire journey. “All the locals were extremely excited to see me among them and everybody was trying to talk to me. They repeated the popular slogan ‘Pakistan and China – Iron Brothers.’” From Kashgar to the Pakistan border, he passed through Tashkurgan en route to Khunjerab Pass – the world’s highest elevation border crossing. On the Pakistani side lies – allegedly – the world’s highest ATM machine, a solar-powered cash dispenser operated by the National Bank Of Pakistan (NBP). To cross the border into Pakistan from China, Malik notes that it is necessary to purchase an international bus route ticket with a passport, and that the Pakistan-China border crossing is closed on weekends (also public holidays in Pakistan and China, according to tour providers). “You will have to show your ticket at [Chinese exit] immigration, which starts at around 10- 11am,” says Malik. “After you are done with immigration and have gotten the exit stamp in your passport, you will go to the other side of the customs hall, where your transportation will be waiting for you. You will have either a Pakistani or Chinese driver, depending on which ticket you have got.” Interestingly, the China-Pakistan border is very different than the other crossings discussed in this story – traveling between Chinese customs and Pakistani customs will take two to three hours. There is no immediate entry on the other side. On the Pakistani side, the customs and im-

“On the Pakistan side of the border, immigration is very simple; they just ask you to open yourmigration luggage office and is show based what in Sost you (or bought Sust), for the your last ‘cousinstown before and relatives.’the Chinese That’s border. all, no scanning,” says Malik. “One picture, one stamp and you are free from the entry process.” From Sost, most travelers will continue down the Karakoram Highway (known in Pakistan as N-35) to Gilgit, which serves as a center for hiking and mountaineering excursions in the Karakoram Range. When I press Malik on why people should venture this route into Pakistan, he has a simple answer: “If you want to experience the glory of paradise, visit this route.” EAT & DRINK

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Mifan or Mafan Lucky Bar Turkish Feast p53 p54 p55 FOOD FOR THOUGHT 51 ). s restaurant Daban Shousi ’ WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2019 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM 朝阳区慈云寺消防队旁边大板寿司红庙店 … You can find Da Quan What trait do you most value in a person? in most value do you What trait Kindness and confidence. most dislike? What is it that you surroundings. noisy I hate motto? What is your No pain, no gain. you would of Beijing’s history Which era in? lived have to most like meant of reform stage The ’90s, the early and possibilities. plenty of opportunities hero? Who is your dedication. have who People (Hongmiao), beside the Ciyunsi Fire Department in Chaoyang ( When and where are you happiest? you are where and When with my restaurant in my working here, Right I am the happiest. team, dedicated have? to most like you Which talent would perfect, but it would makes practice say They hands for if I had slenderer be much better making sushi. when know, video shoots – you greatest your consider What do you achievement? more for has survived This small restaurant and some of our in the CBD than 10 years visit once in continue to customers earliest no longer work they though even a while moments many share We nearby. live or here. together your about thing one change could If you it be? would what life, a little bit. down slow time to For possession? most treasured What is your by. I live The craftsmanship

chilly weekend. chilly sunshine on a Monday, especially after a after especially sunshine on a Monday, Pretty good – it’s nice to have some lovely some lovely have good – it’s nice to Pretty How are you feeling today? feeling you are How cuisine and refuse to take advice. take to cuisine and refuse Those who really don’t understand Japanese understand Japanese don’t really Those who Who is your worst customer? worst Who is your dishes. The ones who enjoy our new recipes and new our new recipes enjoy The ones who Who is your best customer? Who is your compliments from new customers. new customers. compliments from For me, it can’t be better than getting be better me, it can’t For What is your idea of the perfect day? What is your ! beginning! Jiayou new New day, you woke up this morning? woke you What’s the first thing you thought when when thought What’s the first thing you that has been running for 10 years. 10 years. that has been running for very small Japanese restaurant in the CBD CBD in the small Japanese restaurant very This month we meet Da Quan, who owns a owns meet Da Quan, who This month we interview by Liu Yang by interview The Japanese Owner of Restaurant a Small GETTING MODERATELY DEEP WITH GETTING MODERATELY GRAPEVINE

SNACKS AND THE CITY

Autumn is a season of changes, and Beijing’s bars and restaurants NEWS BITE are following suit. As we pile on the layers and wait patiently for central heating this month, there World’s Best are plenty of places to keep warm – Beijingers will be delighted to and most offer booze and food. hear news that the best restaurant Over in Lido, Annie’s upscale in the world resides in the Italian restaurant Ponte has Chinese capital – at least on one unveiled a small ‘secret’ bar in its measure. Based on user reviews, venue, where you can enjoy classic TRB Hutong was ranked best restaurant worldwide according to TripAdvisor’s 2019 Travelers’ cocktail like negronis and quality Choice Restaurant Awards. The restaurant was listed as number seven of the Top 10 Fine Dining whiskeys – essential for a breezy Restaurants in the World last year, so this is quite a swift leap to the top. Founder and owner of fall night. TRB Group, Ignace Lecleir, had this to say: “This year’s award is so meaningful to me because Tease by Creatures is moving we really have to keep our internal motivation to provide the best possible service strong and into new territory too, with fresh memorable. Gratifyingly, the team rallied and we proved ourselves worthy. I am so grateful to Ling all of our guests for the overwhelming support we have received and for the new opportunities Long Chinese fine-dining concept and challenges that await us. We are ready!” HL a taste, located of classic on Chinese the third dishes floor of reimaginedco-living space by ChefStey Jasonin Sanlitun. Liu (two Get words: roast duck). Tribe is embracing the chilly OFF THE BEATEN PLATE weather outside with a new

goodies, like a light tomato soup menu full of comforting guilt-free considerableWe have to give buzz the since caffeine its release. chemists Ever at Coca-Cola curious, the credit: editorial Their team new at apple-flavored That’s snagged beverage one of is a home run. Coca-Cola Apple dropped in Japan and China in September, and has generated toppedwith herb-infused with grapefruit, breadcrumbs, orange and a tuna-cauliflower based grain bowl, the gold- and red-colored bottles (which are tastefully adorned with apples, as they should be) to see what all the hype is about. Here’s the rundown, without the hoopla: Coca-Cola Apple creamavocado, cheese, and a dill gluten-free and capers. smoked maybehas a pleasant by the hefty – yet pricenot overpowering tag) – it’s a hell – apple of a lot flavor, better and than has Pepsi’s a similar most flavor recent balance outings: to Coca- Pepsi salmon cauliflower pizza with Cola Vanilla or Coca-Cola Cherry. If youBL are a fan of sodas, you will not be disappointed (well, joint 50/50 is rolling out autumn Over in Sanlitun, cocktail Raspberry and Salted Caramel Pepsi... specials featuring drinks like RMB19.9, 7-Eleven the Yuja Punch, made with

yuja tea marmalade, pineapple, lemonchamomile-infused and honey, as rye well whiskey, as punch

anniversary,bowls (serves the 10-15 bar ispeople). looking to addAfter weekly celebrating themed its eventsone-year geared toward creating safe spaces to get your drink on: a ‘femme’ night (for the ladies in the house) and an LGBT night. VO

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MIFAN/MAFAN

We Tell You H3 Bar & Grill if the Rice is Worth the has undergone a light renovation to reveal H3 Bar & Grill. With ample Hassle The recently closed Blue Marlin, opposite the South Korean Embassy, place to snack on tasty pub grub and watch the latest sports game or listenseating to live space music and in thea pool early table evening. on the The second menu floor, is mainly H3 is afocused casual

on Westerndurian andfare mozzarellawith some Asianserved flair, on awith thin fun crust offerings pizza made like sriracha from specially chicken layered wings (RMB72), coated in house-made sriracha,dough and that durian results pizza in (RMB78),a perfectly a crispymix of crust. fresh

Daily, 11am-2am; 4 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路4号 (6462 9976)

Elephant Grounds

avocado toast (RMB72), colorful acai bowls (RMB62) and oozy eggs benedict (RMB78), it’s a chic littleLocated breakfast in Sanlitun’s spot for Taikoo when Li, you’re new cafein a hurry,Elephant but Groundsstill have is enough pretty timehip. With to Instagram menu items your like meal. Though, the small but bright space makes for a cozy longer stay too, especially since it’s on the

ofquieter airy and side moist of the sponge busy Taikoo cake, liberally Li. We choose coated a withdainty silky macchiato cream and (RMB36), chunks a of nice lightly pick-me-up crunchy for honeycomb,a late afternoon, is not but too the sweet crunch – and cake best (RMB35), enjoyed a while Beijing watching special, youris special Insta indeed. likes roll The in. tall slice

Daily, 10am-10pm; S5-15, Taikoo Li South, 19 Sanlitun, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯19号院太古里南区S5-15 (6409 4833)

Moscow Restaurant Ice Bar For those that can’t wait for temps to drop, get yourself to Moscow Restaurant over

golden accents) Russian restaurant has recently opened an ice bar out front where you bycan the sip Beijing on vodka Zoo. Theand lavishtaste some (we’re caviar, talking all gargantuanwhile sporting chandeliers an enormous and over-the-top fur coat and hat. The catch? In order to get inside, we are told we need to choose from the set menu, which ranges from RMB168 (vodka served in a shot glass made of ice and a dainty spoonful of caviar) to the regal RMB1888. After that, you can order from an a la carte

menu of Russia-inspireddrinking cocktails, experience. like a Oh, Moscow and did mule, we mentionof course. there’s The bar an itselfice throne? is tiny – like, a walk-in closet version of Siberia – but it makes for a pretty cool (er, freezing) Daily, 10am-10pm; West Gate, Beijing Exhibition Center, Xicheng 西城区北京展览馆西侧门

Berry Beans

has been rebranded into the smallest home of Berry Beans. The charming coffee house has Regular Sanlitun strollers may have noticed that hole-in-the-wall coffee spot Chunli Coffee that reads ‘Espresso’ in the back), just offering their own beans and brews, like the brown sugarmostly cinnamon the same latteaesthetic (RMB38) as the and previous lychee tenant iced coffee (new (RMB48), additions with include a few a light-up cocktails red on sign the

menu as well. Step up to the counter to place your order, and watch as it’s served to you through a tiny window below. There is minimal seating nearby as it’s designed to be an on- Daily,the-go 11am-9pm; spot, so don’t Nan planSanlitun to stick Lu (Left around. of Honghongrun Supermarket), Chaoyang 朝阳区南三里屯路鸿宏润超市左边 (13811156224)

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LUCKY Roll the Dice words and images by Mollie Gower

Mary (RMB168), available in a variety of has four Pink Panthers gazing off the Tbalconies.here’s a new Yes, cat Lucky in Sanlitun is a restaurant – and it The drinks range from standard cocktails, and bar themed around a hip casino that, er, beersflavors and and nonalcoholic chock-full of drinks. appetizers. We try the plays country music? Flashy murals accent the place, with a few options for games: pool, roulette and craps. If you aren’t feeling so we’reJulia, the at it. Lucky Both #8 cocktails (both RMB75) come with and lucky, they also have sports playing on TV surprisinga flight of local extra beers garnishes: (RMB99) the whileJulia screens to keep you entertained. is served with squeaky toys, while Reading through the menu, we notice that the Lucky #8 features an edible

(Whenthe food we offerings dine, we are don’t definitely have a meatbody heavy,builder pleasingdesign. The than flight functional. of beers The comes beer in with options for muscle-building diners. isflasks tasty, that but are we more highly aesthetically recommend actually helps with muscle building.) Prices rangewith us, from so weRMB40 can’t allconfirm the way if the to RMB318 food on offer night. for food, while drinks are normally priced for samplingLucky the has flight the potential early on into thebecome cheap cocktails and beer. a decent hangout. After all, it’s got We try the mini burgers (RMB78), which everything you need for a standard good boast four different buns: spinach, pumpkin, time – boozy drinks, adequate bar food bamboo charcoal and beetroot. Overall, not and a slightly funky atmosphere. If you’re bad. We’re quick to move on to dessert and looking for a nice dose of Western cheap thrills (we’re talking deep fried Oreos), take complaint being that it had a bit too much a chance on Lucky. crust.opt for The the food cheesecake is alright, (RMB58), though we’llour only be Daily, 10am-2am; 2F, Xibeijiao, Bldg 80, 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北路4号院80号楼西北角 twotempted to four back people for decked-out to share – anddrinks the like Bloody the 2层 Garbage Can (RMB158) – which says it’s for

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TURKISH FEAST Sip and Dip words and images by Curtis Dunn

he latest establishment to move into bolstered by TVs playing travel shows about the trendy Xinyuan Xili complex in Turkey and a staff of wonderfully kind men wine (RMB 78 per glass). They even have TLiangmaqiao is Turkish Feast, a sister who seem to treat all of their patrons as family. traditionalalong with theirTurkish delicious raki to Georgiansip on (although Saperavi restaurant to the beloved Georgia’s Feast. It’s We start off with an assorted mezze we don’t necessarily encourage this one if you an excellent addition to the area that already platter (RMB98) and chose a classic hummus, aren’t familiar with the national liquor). The features expat favorites boasting Japanese, their spicy mezze and, per one waiter’s majority of the desserts were sold out, which Mexican and Peruvian cuisines. recommendation, the yogurt eggplant mezze. speaks for itself, though they did have one in The place itself is enchanting: The All three would make any mezze lover happy, entrance is bejeweled with mosaic lamps but we especially enjoy the hummus, a sponge cake. and the entire decor has a strong Turkish stockThe – semolina prices edge (RMB58), toward a unreasonable sweet and simple for feel. A blend of traditional and ostensibly Top ‘Jing. Their spinach and feta pide (RMB78), the amount of food served (and beware: they 40 Middle Eastern songs blare throughout relatively difficult product to find here in the charge you for extra bread, even when you the restaurant, but it’s hardly bothersome. although lacking in the feta department, and are dropping nearly 100 kuai on mezze,) but Instead, it adds to the jovial atmosphere, theflatbread chicken made kebabs in their are servedstone oven, beautifully is fine, and the food you get is fantastic. The atmosphere taste even better, with a tangy side dish of is unique and lovely, the food equally so, and yogurt that we end up dipping all of our food with just enough kitsch to help it stand out in Beijing’s crowded culinary scene, Turkish style lamb dish (RMB108) that nearly melts Feast is a feast well worth it. offinto. the The bone highlight and is farso welland awayspiced is and a Turkish- perfectly cooked that our mouths are still watering long Daily, 11am-10pm; 115, 1F, Shang, 20 Xinyuan Xili, after it’s gone. Chaoyang 朝阳区新源西里20号金尚一层115号 We sample some cocktails as well, with their signature Antalya (RMB78) and Passion Fruit Tequila (RMB68), highly recommended,

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ARKHAM A New Beat by Valerie Osipov

Arkham’s main focus is to draw in more Playhouse brought hope for a little more Ldiversityast year’s to import Gongti’s of hip-hop oversaturated club acts than your typical club venue. The night weunderground visit there’s electronic no one performing, artists and buthip-hop since

establishments,nightlife strip. Set the next newest to all landing the seemingly is identical hyped-up and ridiculously priced its opening, the venue has reeled in up-and- The lit geometric and pink design of the counterpartcoming hip-hop has namesbeen graced like MadeinTYO with DJ sets and by exteriorArkham, stands an underground in stark contrast club from next Shanghai. to its artistsbigger likefish Thundercatlike Jaden Smith, and Chromeo. while its ShanghaiWe’re hopeful. Once inside, it’s smooth sailing down the The music is pulsing in every corner grey neighbors like One Third and Sir Teen. and the crowd seems to be full of young trendsetters and expats with money to service,classic club an elevated checklist stage, – a sizeable enthusiastic dance patrons floor, dancinglasers and on flashing unstable lights, surfaces tables – you with get bottle it. watching. Prop yourself up at one of the sleek blackthrow tables around with – the booth ideal seating, scenario which for people- are scattered throughout the outer edge of the

with Jagermeister shots and fruit platters – a cosmopolitanspace, get comfy pairing. and watch Not to your your table fancy? fill Drink offerings feature liquor, champagne and cocktails of all kinds, from infused mojitos to classic sours (both RMB88). There’s also a labyrinth of VIP rooms in the back, though who are we kidding? We’re not likely to be booking those anytime soon. All in all, Arkham boasts a trendier edge – sure, it’s not much of a departure from your generic club experience, but you can expect to hear more variety in the music selection and less of the tired Top 100 hits.

Daily, 9pm-6am; 6 Gongren Tiyuchang Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场西路6号 (6500 8888)

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BLUE FROG Dive In

lue Frog is not an unfamiliar name for Beijing foodies. For more than a Bdecade, it has been serving reliable burgers and happy hours in various locations throughout China. This autumn, a new

on the table, offering creative combinations of dishescontemporary – in portions American-style that are aplenty grill menu to share. is The Blue Frog grill festival platter is a feast with ribs, steak, salmon and many more.

tender, the chicken stays juicy and the sausage succulent.The beer-marinated Three kinds ribs of arehomemade fall-off-the-bone sauces

match game that won’t leave you bored. bringThe new shrimp nuances and to cheese the flavors, stuffed a chickenmix-and- as it mingles with the freshly grilled patties. looking for healthier dishes – like grilled miso

mozzarella,breast is another coating surf-and-turf plump shrimps option and worth juicy beef salad gives you more greens, in addition chicken,trying. Sharp is a must cheddar to revisit mixes if with dairy stretchy is your to crunchyFor lighter shredded fare, the carrots Thai-flavored and sweet roasted cherry salmon with steamed multi-grain rice – will be weakness. tomatoes, covered in Thai dressing and topped Daily,pleased 10am-late; to find lighterS2-30, 3F,offerings S2 Tower, served Taikoo as Li, well. The Blue Frog homemade spicy beef with tender steak slices. Sanlitun, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路19号院2号楼3层 The meat lovers in Beijing have plenty S2-30 (6417 4030) inspired sauce, which gives an invigorating hit to choose from on this new menu, and those burger turns up the heat with a Sichuan-

to create delicious desserts inspired by pieces from The Palace Museum collection. The Palace

fourGift-themed designs afternoonof sweet delights tea (RMB599), on silver available tray, alongsidefrom 2-5pm the daily hotel’s until staple November savory 20,snacks. features Inspired by the Qing dynasty emperor’s garment and hat, the banana hazelnut chocolate cake has a blue outer layer and golden ‘pearl’ balanced precariously on top of its red dome. The caramel cappuccino cream’s light grey coating is based on the wall around Forbidden City, while the lady on chocolate tile on its side is inspired by a painting from the collection. Another painted masterpiece has been

lychee crémeux, with meticulously detailed cheongsamrecreated into buttons the eye-catching on its sides, cherry the white and chocolate and citrus mousse with apricot is complete with the most adorable little bird perching on its edge, accompanied by another golden ‘pearl.’ All the dainty details make using a spoon seem barbaric, and breaking into the intricate desserts is almost painful. But the creamy hen we heard that The Palace Gift, a jewelry brand authorized by The worthwhile, and the swallow necklace and Palace Museum Cultural Products CRYSTAL BAR W earringtexture andset that sophisticated comes with flavors the afternoon make it tea doesn’t hurt either. world of afternoon tea, we just had to see for ourselves.and Services, has ventured out into the & LOUNGE 2pm to 5pm daily, now to Nov. 20; 1F, The Ritz- Bringing the embodiment of Chinese royal Carlton Beijing, Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Royal Tea Dongjie, Xicheng 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡尔顿酒店1层 (6601 6666 ext. 6231) flair, it has partnered with the pastry team from The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street

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CRU STEAKHOUSE A Prime Example

n a city where everyone is constantly on Iof luxury where we can unwind and treat forsimmering the delightfully spoonful creamy bursts Lobster with rich Bisque flavors. the move, it’s crucial to find a little slice insteadLooking (RMB168). for something a bit more filling? Opt Located in the heart of it all – in the ’s pride and joy is its buzzingourselves CBD to the– JW finer Marriott things. Hotel Beijing is just the spot to do so. And just in time for thickCRU and Steakhouse tender cuts of beef are just the your sweet escape, the hotel’s premier CRU prizesignature we need steak. at Sourced the end fromof a long Australia, day. This the

October 21, full of rich offerings that are the Steakhouse is launching a new menu on particular menu features a center-cut ribeye evenings. Asiansteak (RMB738/450g),pepper and aged cognac,served withand aa sidebold of perfect pick-me-up for the breezy autumn vegetables.and peppery The cognac steak sauce is in itsmade most from divine South form, fresh strawberries and Italian buffalo cheese cooked to medium, and juicy with every bite. (RMB108)Start light and with move an on arugula to more salad, lavish with plates Dessert comes with a live show – the chef for two people), complete with grilled Jumbo drizzled with Grand Marnier, for a delicate like the CRU Prime Ocean Platter (RMB538 crunchlightly flambés and serves our it CRU with Laska, cool vanillaa meringue ice lush crab cakes and plump grilled oysters. cream. It’s crispy and light, leaving us with It’sShrimp meant Alexander, for sharing, tender though deep-sea we’re scallops, not sure some room for CRU’s New York Cheesecake, you’ll want to once you feast your eyes on the topped with a tart raspberry sauce, fresh decadent display. raspberries and blueberries.

(RMB108) follows, enhanced with cheese and Daily, 6pm-10pm; CRU Steakhouse – JW Marriot bothA red fragrant and white baked onions, five-onion and madesoup more Hotel Beijing, 83 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang CRU扒房, aromatic with a garnish of scallions. Every 北京JW万豪酒店朝阳区建国路83号 (5908 8530)

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Yogee New Waves Gig Jay Hardway DJ

HEAR

Climbing up the ranks of EDM stardom is Dutch DJ Jay Hardway. Signed on to the famous Spinnin’ Records dance music label and with BADBADNOTGOOD Gig multiple collaborations with Martin Garrix, Hardway produces and Grounded in jazz but easily break- mixes a summery style of melodic ing down barriers to include hip- and progressive house. It’s no sur- hop and electronica, Toronto’s prise that he’s been on DJ Mag’s BADBADNOTGOOD is introducing Top 100 DJs for the past three years. their musical virtuosity to Beijing. Prepare for a night of non-stop They’ve counted Kendrick Lamar and bangers on Sir Teen’s dance floor. Frank Ocean amongst their collabo- Fri Nov 8, 10pm; RMB100; Sir Teen, 6 rators and can include Glastonbury Gongti Xi Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体 and Coachella in their touring his- 西路6号 (tickets via 247tickets.com) Japanese quartet Yogee New Waves performs a sunny and funky brand of tory. Words don’t do them justice pop-rock. Having released their debut album in 2014, the band has since – let BADBADNOTGOOD’s genre- reached great levels of success – they were part of the Fuji Rock Festival line- bending jam session wow you. up later that year and have completed a series of sell-out tours across Asia. They’ll be joined by supporting act Their consistently popular EPs have also delighted listeners around the world. The Drums Gig BowAsWell, the first musician signed Catch Yogee New Waves’ shimmering guitar riffs and upbeat vocals at the to the new label by party promoters Omni Space this month. Mastermind. Thu Nov 21, 8.30pm; RMB200 (presale), RMB280 (door); Omni Space, B103 Thu Nov 21, 9pm; RMB180 (student), Tianqiao Arts Center, Xiachen Guangchang, Xicheng 西城区天桥艺术中心下沉 RMB220 (presale), RMB260 (door); 广场B103 (tickets via 247tickets.com) Tango, 79 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng 东城区和平里西街79号糖果 (tickets via 247tickets.com)

Deafheaven Gig

The Drums are an NYC-based band If you like your black metal with and they’re bringing with them a a side of shoegaze and garnished quirky blend of surf-rock, indie-pop, with post-rock, then Deafheaven and catchy riffs. You’ll be able to is the band for you. Formed in San hear elements of their major influ- Francisco as a duo, Deafheaven has encers, such as The Beach Boys and since grown into a quintet, releasing The Smiths, in their discography. their landmark album Sunbather in The Drums’ latest album, Brutalism, 2013. The band’s works have been is layered with emotional rawness critically and commercially suc- and intricate lyrics, inviting audienc- cessful, so join them on their tour es along on their China tour. Hear as they mesmerize the crowd with for yourself why this band has been screamo vocals and pounding beats shortlisted in several magazines’ with melodic guitars. top bands in the past few years. Tue Nov 19, 9pm; RMB160 (presale), Fri Nov 15, 8.30pm; RMB300 (presale), RMB200 (door); MAO Livehouse, G23 RMB350 (door); Tango, 79 Hepingli Huaxing LIVE, 69 Fuxing Lu, Haidian Xijie, Dongcheng 东城区和平里西街海淀区复兴路69号院2号136-G23 79号糖果 (tickets via 247tickets.com) (tickets via showstart.com)

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The Phantom of the Blue Man Group Theater Opera Ballet

The masked Phantom hides beneath Paris Opera House, besotted with the sound dancer Christine Daae. He plots and schemes to manipulate her career, horrifying those around the object of his affections and growing desperate as her affections for another become clear. This Titanic the Musical balletic take on the classic tale Theater comes from the Spanish Ballet of Cuba and combines classical ballet Direct from London, this musical with a vast repertoire of dance. take on the tragic sinking of the Fri Nov 8-Sat Nov 9, 7.30pm; The world’s wackiest blue-themed show makes its way to Beijing this month. world’s most famous ship brings RMB100-680; Er Qi Theater, 15 Audiences of all ages and cultures can appreciate this show, which will be passengers’ stories to the stage. On Erqijuchang Lu, Xicheng 西城区二七 mainly in English with Chinese subtitles. Prepare for a truly indescribable mu- April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic de- 剧场路15号 (tickets via 247tickets. sical, comedic and surprising experience as three bald, blue men will surely parted with thousands of travelers com) have you leaving without the faintest idea of what you’ve just watched. aboard. Oblivious to the fate that Wed Nov 27-Sun Dec 8, various times; RMB280-880; Tianqiao Performing Arts awaited them, follow characters Center, Bldg 9, Tianqiao Nandajie, Xicheng 西城区天桥南大街9号楼 (tickets via based on real people as they navi- Anish Kapoor Exhibition 247tickets.com) gate the journey of their lives. Tue Nov 12-Sun Nov 24, various times; RMB180-880; Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, Bldg 9, Tianqiao Nandajie, Xicheng 西城区天桥南大街9号楼 (tickets via 247tickets.com)

Matilda Musical

Anish Kapoor’s major solo exhibition at Taimiao Art Museum of the Imperial Ancestral Temple will address the architecture and spiritual Roald Dahl’s magical heroine arrives history of the site, reflecting and in China to delight audiences young engaging with the spaces through a and old. This multi-award-winning series of stainless steel and pigment musical tells the story of an imagi- sculptures. Key works from his in- native young girl who refused to novative early pigment series 1000 back down when faced with adver- Names will be on display, alongside sity, and found laughter every step the next generation of sculptures in- of the way. cluding Angel (1990), and To reflect Thu Nov 21-Sun Dec 1, various an intimate part of the red (1981). times; RMB280-1,080; Beijing Poly Mon Nov 11-Sat Dec 28, 9am-5pm; Theatre, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Tiananmen Dongce, Dongcheng 东 Dongcheng 东城区东直门南大街14号城区天安门东侧 (tickets via 247tickets.com)

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Taco Tuesdays @ New Menu @ TRIBE Dining Pebbles Dining

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Sangria Wednesdays @ Migas Mercado Drinking Loading up on tacos no longer Ever since its opening at China needs to empty your wallet when World Mall, Migas Mercado has you can get them for a fraction of been the go-to place for Guomao their regular cost at Pebbles on urbanites to wind down after work. Tribe’s 2019 Autumn/Winter menu is titled The Food Dynamic, inspired by life Tuesdays. Try the barbacoa, chorizo The Sangria Wednesday gives even changes, keeping active through movement and seasonal ingredients. Salad or woodfire mushrooms from the more reason to take a break mid- tossing is no longer boring with dehydrated figs, purple cauliflower, orange large selection (minimum order of week, while enjoying view of the and pecan bringing colorful, artsy mix to the table. Cauliflower also comes as three tacos), and add two salsas of CCTV building and the bustling hub cauliflower rice for grain bowls with prawns or tuna, and pizza crust topped your choice. Just what we need to downstairs. In addition to the with smoked salmon or orange. Yes, cauliflower crust pizza topped with get us through the mid-week slump. classic sangria spices, three differ- orange. Try it. Tuesdays, 5-10pm; Pebbles ent kinds of Gran Reserva Sangria Daily; Unit L-BS-51A, Bldg 9, Solana, Chaoyang 朝阳区蓝色港湾9号楼L-BS-51A号 Courtyard, 74 Wudaoying Hutong, are infused with five Chinese spices (5905 6256); 1F, Bldg 3, China View Plaza, 2 Gongti Dong Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工 Dongcheng 东城区五道营胡同74号 and aged for three days for richer 体东路甲2号中国红街大厦3号楼1层 (8587 1899); 4F, WF Central, 269 Wangfujing (8404 0767) flavor, great to mix and match with Jie, Dongcheng 东城区王府井大街269号4层 (6526 2690) Migas’ food offerings. Daily, from 9pm; 7F, China World 88 After 8 @ Burger Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Box Dining Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城7层 (6500 7579)

Brunch Italiano @ Bottega Brunch

Italian favorite Bottega may be China’s luckiest number just got known for its Romana style pizza, luckier. Nali Patio fast-food joint but that’s not the only thing draw- Burger Box is offering any two ing hungry diners to their weekend burgers of your choice for only brunches. If free-flow prosecco, RMB88 after 8pm – every night of cocktails and spritz aren’t enough the week. Wash it all down with a to tempt you, their Italian brunch homemade pink lemonade (spiked options should hit the spot. with vodka, perhaps?). Weekends, 11.30am-2.30pm; Bottega Daily, 8pm-close; Burger Box, Xinyuanli, 1F, Shang, 20 Xinyuanli D102 Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Xili, Chaoyang 朝阳区新源里西里20号 Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯北街81号那楼金尚1层 (6410 9800) 里花园D102 (6462 9897)

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Evita Musical Chicago Musical

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Murder, corruption, treachery and The Hunchback of sass… what more do you need? Notre Dame Theater Multiple Tony and Academy Award- winning musical Chicago is landing Witness the clash of bellringer in Beijing for a long weekend of Quasimodo and corrupt priest magic and thrills. Set in the Roaring Claude Frollo as they vie for the Twenties of Jazz-age Chicago, this attention of the beautiful gypsy long-running production revolves Esmeralda. Situated in the late 15th around celebrity criminals Roxie century, this gothic-romantic tale by Hart and Velma Kelly as they Victor Hugo will be staged in Beijing navigate the legal system with theaters this month. The Hunchback the help of smooth-talking lawyer of Notre Dame has been adapted for Billy Flynn. Take a trip down to the the stage by TNT Theater, a popular cell block and enjoy a well-loved international touring troupe estab- Don’t cry for me Argentina! Follow the impactful story of Eva “Evita” Peron, Broadway classic. lished in Britain. Join them as they wife of Argentine president Juan Peron, as she rises from humble beginnings Thu Nov 28-Sun Dec 1, various unify drama, music, and dance. to become the spiritual leader of the nation. Evita is a star-studded iconic times; RMB280-1280; Er Qi Theater, Thu Nov 14-Sat Nov 16, 7.30pm; work composed by Andrew Lloyd Weber, written by Tim Rice, and directed by 15 Erqijuchang Lu, Xicheng 西城区二 RMB120-380; Nine Theater, 17 Harold Prince. Journey into the canon of Broadway; don’t miss this hit musical 七剧场路15号 (tickets via 247tickets. Jintaili, Chaoyang 朝阳区金台里17号 full of beloved songs and characters. com) (tickets via 247tickets.com) Fri Nov 22- Thu Nov 28, various times; RMB280-1,180; Beijing Century Theatre, 21st Century Hotel, 40 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang 朝阳区亮马桥路40号世纪剧院 (tickets via 247tickets.com) Don Quixote Ballet A Floating Life Dance

Recognized as one of the world’s greatest, the legendary Mariinsky Northeast Normal University Ballet has been at the center of the presents an intense, haunting look realm of ballet, featuring world- back at the hardships that Northeast class dancers and a wide repertoire. China had endured a century ago. At the end of the month, this lead- Performed as an epic dance drama, ing ballet company is performing A Floating Life offers a thought- Don Quixote, an equally comedic provoking view into the nature of and tragic study in idealism and war and humanity in light of Sino- chivalry. Be treated to dazzling Japanese conflicts. Boasting meticu- costumes, a riveting narrative, and lous preparation and choreography spectacular performance. with group dance numbers, catch Thu Nov 28-Sat Nov 30, 7.30pm; the cast at the NCPA this month. RMB280-1,280; National Center for Tue Nov 19, 7.30pm; RMB60-200; the Performing Arts – Opera House, National Center for the Performing 2 Chang’an Xijie, Xicheng 西城区 Arts – Opera House, 2 Chang’an 西长安街2号 (tickets via 247tickets. Xijie, Xicheng 西城区西长安街2号 com) (tickets via 247tickets.com)

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Xihe Village Restaurant and Bar > Mon-Fri Lunch: 11am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5-9pm; CHINESE Sun: 11am-9pm, S9-33, 3/F, South Area of Sanlitun Taikooli, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路 19号三里屯太古里南区三层S9-33(6417 6082) Contemporary & Mixed Cuisine Honglu 红炉 8 Qi Nian 祈年8号 (Cantonese/Sichuan) Quality Peking duck on the cheap? Oh yes, The New World Hotel’s flagship restaurant it’s possible – thanks to Honglu. The popu- has classic Chinese cuisine in abundance, lar restaurant serves traditional Beijing food as well as some vitality-restoring medicinal with a stylish twist (which is exactly why it’s soups. (Their decent wine list is just as so crowded at lunchtime). effective.) >Daily 11am-9.30pm, Sanlitun: Daily 11:00am- > Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:15pm, 5:30-9:30pm, Sat/Sun 12- 10:00pm, 60 Meters Of No. 6 Building Sanlitun 2:45pm, 5:30-9:30pm; 2/F, New World Hotel, 8 Qinian South Road Chaoyang 三里屯店: 朝阳区三里屯 Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区祈年大街8号新世界酒店2 南路6号楼南侧60米 (6595 9872; 6593 8970) Raffles: 层 (5960 8822) Daily 11:00am-10:00pm, 5 Floor Of Raffles shopping center Dongzhimen Dongcheng 来福士店: 东城区东 Din Tai Fung 鼎泰丰 ¥ (Taiwanese) 直门来福士购物中心5层 (8409 8199; 8409 8234) This Taipei-based franchise impressed Ken Hom enough to call it one of the best 10 Shanghai eateries in the world, back in 1993. Famous for its dependably delicious xiaolongbao Shanghai Min 小南国 or little steam buns. Book ahead, there’s Many swear this chain has the best always a long wait. Shanghai-style hongshaorou north of the > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm, weekends 11.30am- Yangtze. The jury’s out, but its popularity 10pm; 24 Middle Street, Xinyuanxili, Chaoyang 朝 remains. 阳区新源西里中街号近渔阳饭店 24 ( ) (6462 4502) > > 0505, 5/F Raffles City Mall, 1 Dongzhimen Nan Additional branches in Shin Kong Place; Parkview Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门南大街1号来福士 Green; Grand Pacific Mall Xidan; Modern Plaza 购物中心5楼0505号铺 (400 820 9777)> Additional Zhongguancun; see www.dintaifung.com.cn for branches in Financial Street; Jinbao Jie; Oriental details Plaza; Sanlitun Soho; Xinyuan Nan Lu (see www. online.thatsmags.com for details) Jing Yaa Tang 京雅堂 (Chinese, Peking Duck) Wang Jia Sha 王家沙 Resembling something between a night- Modern Shanghai cuisine – popular with club and a theater, the Opposite House’s Hong Kong celebrities – famed for its crab- basement restaurant proves to be more meat dumplings. Try the spiced-salt ribs than just style over substance with their (RMB62) for a bit of Adam action. range of expertly prepared classic dishes. > Daily, S1-30a Taikoo Li Sanlitun (on the third floor > Daily 12-10:30pm, B1/F, The Opposite House, of i.t shop) 朝阳区三里屯路19号院太古里1号楼3层S1- Sanlitun Bei Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11号院1号 30a号商铺 (6416 3469) 楼瑜舍酒B1楼 (6410 5230) Sichuan/Hunan Huang Ting Huang Ting celebrates the sophisticated Chuan Ban 川办 * flavours of fine Cantonese cuisine in an This bright, modestly decorated dining hall atmospheric setting that recreates a Beijing is frequently cited as Beijing’s best Sichuan nobleman’s courtyard home. A new Tea restaurant. Lounge decorated with Ming Dynasty- > Mon-Fri 7-9am, 10.50am-2pm, 4.50-9.30pm; Sat-Sun era tables and parasols serves traditional 7am-10pm; 5 Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomennei Beijing snacks accompanied by more than Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区建国门内贡院头条5号 (6512 50 types of premium Chinese tea. 2277, ext. 6101) >Daily, Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner 6-10.30pm, B2/F, The Peninsula, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng Karaiya Spice House 辣屋 * RESIDENT LOUNGE District金鱼胡同8号王府半岛酒店地下二层 ( Bold and fiery Hunan cuisine in the most 8516 2888 Ext 6707) serene of restaurant interiors. Don’t miss the dry roasted duck with a dozen spices Sausage Fest Peking Duck and stir fried bullfrog with shiso leaves and ginger. Peanut milk is there to soothe the Oktoberfest has come and gone, but if you want to extend the fes- The Horizon 海天阁 (Cantonese Beijing palate: you’ll need it. Duck) ** > Daily 11:30am-2pm, 5:30-10pm; 3/F, Sanlitun Taikoo tivities through November, the Resident Lounge at The Imperial Mansion, Kerry Hotel’s Chinese restaurant has Li South, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯太古里19号院南区 Beijing Marriott Executive Apartments has the perfect offer for Beijing’s widened its predominantly Cantonese 三层S9-30 (6415 3535) and Sichuan horizons to include dim Germanophiles. South Memory 望湘园 sum, double-boiled soups and Peking This restaurant chain is the Hunan staple As one of the six breweries providing beer for Oktoberfest, Paulaner sets duck – and the roast bird here really is in the capital. The trademark shilixiang fabulous. the atmosphere for a German feast so good that you need to book it a day in niurou (fragrant beef), duojiao shuangse > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5:30pm-10pm 1/F, Beijing advance. The German Sausage Plate (RMB198 for two) provides seven kinds of Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华 yutou (dual-colour spiced fish head) and classic sausages, including Nuremberg sausage, Munich sausage, Thuringian 路1号嘉里中心1层 (8565 2188) meltingly tender frog dishes are among the favorites with locals. sausage, cheese sausage and veal sausage. Country Kitchen > Daily 11am-10pm; 2/F, 230-232, Fenglian Plaza, 18 With a gentle pop, the casing brings forth salty juices enhanced by spiced The name ‘Country Kitchen’ may sound Chaoyangmen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝外大 like a diner, but a diner this is not. 街18号丰联广场2楼230-232号 (6588 1797); see www. meat. A bite is not complete if the succulent sausage is not dipped in mildly southmemory.com for more locations Rosewood Beijing’s resplendent Northern peppery mustard and contrasted with a pinch of tart sauerkraut. Washing it all Chinese restaurant serves elegant Hebei Yu Xin 渝信川菜 down with refreshingly fruity beer will keep your thirst quenched so you can fare unlike you’ve ever had. Excellent Open since 1993, Yu Xin’s authentic Sichuan continue to enjoy the feast. peking duck is on offer as well. dishes have earned a loyal fanbase. Their > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-10:30pm; 3F liangfen – a jelly-like substance cut into Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang Centre, Hujialou, Chaoyang 朝阳区呼家楼一号京广中心北京瑰丽酒店 chunky strips and dressed in an addictive > Daily, 11am-10pm; 2F, The Imperial Mansion, Beijing Marriott Executive 3层 (6597 8888) spicy sauce – hits the spot. The rustic, intimate setting of bamboo cubicles and swift, Apartments, 1 Xiagongfu Jie, Dongcheng东城区霞公府街1号北京万豪行政公寓2 Da Dong 大董 friendly service complete the experience. 层 (6564 9201) Among the city’s most famous haunts, > Daily 11am-10pm; 5A Xingfu Yicun Xili, Chaoyang Da Dong guarantees slick cuts of Beijing- 朝阳区幸福一村西里甲5号 see www.yuxin1997.com style roast duck and delectable wrap for other locations. fillings. The venue’s a class act and the plum sauce is hard to follow. Yunnan > Daily 11am-10pm; 22 Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng 东城区东四十条甲22号 (5169 0328); see www.da- Dali Courtyard 大里院子 * dongdadong.com for more locations

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If you like authentic Yunnanese food, you’ll >Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun: 11am- have to trust the staff: there’s no menu, it 2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; 1/F, NUO Hotel Beijing, 2A OPEN DOOR all just arrives in an intimate courtyard set- Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区将台路甲2号北京诺金酒 ting. The price (RMB120/person) matches 店一层（5926 8281） the rustic ingredients. > Daily 12-2pm, 6-10.30pm; Gulou Dong Dajie, 67 Da Gui (Guizhou) Xiaojingchang Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大 Guizhou’s famed hot-and-sour cuisine nes- 街小经厂胡同67号 (8404 1430) tled into a charming traditional alleyway. Munch happily into pickled greens and Lost Heaven 花马天堂 (Yunnan, SE Asian) don’t miss the salty-sweet deep-fried black An emphasis on Yunnan characterizes this sesame balls. They’re sensational. menu’s fresh journey through the SE Asia > Daily 10am-2pm, 5-10pm; 69 Daxing Hutong, passage, with a grandiose yet dark teak Jiaodaokou, Dongcheng 东城区交道口大兴胡同69 interior. 号 (6407 1800) > Daily noon-2pm, 5pm-10.30 (bar open till 1am). Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng Makye Ame (Tibetan) 东城区前门东大街23号(8516 2698) Determined to prove that Tibetan cuisine consists of more than just yak-butter tea, Middle 8 Restaurant 中8楼 * the Beijing branch of this nationwide chain serves up nomadic classics such as curried potatoes and roast lamb. > Daily 10-midnight; 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街甲11号 (6506 9616)

Xinjiang Red Rose (Xinjiang) * One of Beijing’s most famous Xinjiang restaurant, Red Rose serves some of the tenderest lamb skewers around, matched by enormous servings of classics like dapanji (a chicken, potato and pepper stew), latiaozi (noodles with a spicy tomato sauce) and nang (baked flatbrea). > Daily 10.30am-11pm; Inside 7 Xingfuyicun, opposite Workers’ Stadium North Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场北门对面幸福一村7巷内 (6415 5741) WESTERN An oasis at the top of Taikoo Li, Middle 8 is the go-to destination for fresh authentic Fine Dining Yunnan cuisine. The restaurant, stylish yet understated, has plenty of flavorsome well- Barolo ¥¥ (Italian) * priced dishes and a killer view to boot. Average Italian abounds in Beijing: not > Sanlitun: Daily 11am-10pm, Taikoo Li Sanlitun here, though. Quite the opposite, in fact, South South Area F4, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯太 meaning Barolo is as well-regarded as the 古里南区4层(6415 8858); Indigo: Daily 11am-10pm, Piedmont wine it is named after. Jiuxianqiao Road No.20 Indigo F2 , Chaoyang 朝阳区 > Mon-Sun 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-10pm. Ritz Carlton 酒仙桥路20号颐堤港2层(8420 0883); Zhongguancun: Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Daily 11am-10pm, Zhongguancun Plaza Pedestrian Chaoyang 朝阳区建国路甲83号华贸中心丽思卡尔顿 Street, No.R17, Haidian海淀区中关村广场步行街R17 酒店内 (5908 8151) 号(5172 1728); Fenglan: Daily 11am-10pm, Xizhimen North Street No.32 Maples International Center Blok B, 1 Floor, Haidian海淀区西直门大街32号枫蓝国际中 Maison Flo ¥¥ (French) * 心B座1层(6223 5583) Marble slabs, mosaic floors and brass fittings establish the Parisian bona fides; Youyun dishes like snails (RMB78), oysters (RMB48 > Daily, 10am-11pm, 63 Babaokeng Hutong, each) and steak tartare (RMB158) confirm. Beixinqiao, Dongcheng 东城区北新桥八宝坑胡同63号 The grandeur is matched only by the ser- 6407 2050 / 185 1092 0709 vice, and the prices reflect the authenticity of the experience. Yun’er Small Town 云洱小镇 > Daily 11am-midnight; 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang 朝 Folksy and affordable Yunnanese fare on 阳区霄云路18号 (6595 5135) Beiluoguxiang. Fragrant dishes including the jasmine bulbs with scrambled eggs, The Georg ** lemongrass shrimp and banana leaf This hutong mansion has an elegant wrapped bolete mushrooms will keep us restaurant, leather-couched lounge area, crawling back. sleek bar and sick location near Houhai. But > Daily 10am-11pm, 84 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng 东 most importantly, it has some of the most 城区北锣鼓巷84号 (8404 2407) thoughtful, innovative cuisine in town. Go for a dinner you won’t forget. Dumplings >10.30am-midnight (dinner 6-10.30pm), closed Mondays; 45 Dongbuyaqiao Hutong, Dongcheng 东 Baoyuan Jiaoziwu 宝源饺子屋城区东不压桥胡同45号 (8408 5300) Famous for their rainbow of dyed dumplings, Baoyuan have their jiaozi (six, under Héritage ¥¥ RMB10) wrapped in a larger yuanbao A French country-style chateau in the silver-ingot shape, with creative vegetarian heart of Beijing. A chef de cuisine with options and authentic Sichuan food. Michelin star restaurant experience and an > Daily 11am-10pm; north of 6 Maizidian Jie, extensive wine cellar make this Sofitel Hotel Chaoyang 朝阳区麦子店街6号楼北侧 (6586 4967) restaurant one of the best French dining experiences in town. Mr Shi’s Dumplings 老石饺子馆 > 6F Soﬁtel Wanda Beijing, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Since recieving a Lonely Planet recommen- Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座 dation the prices have risen and the walls 索菲特酒店6层 (8599 6666) are covered in backpackers’ scribbles, but the fantastic dumplings – boiled and fried – TRB Forbidden City TRB 紫禁城店 ¥¥ ** ZARAH CAFE are still fantastic. > No.95 Donghuamen, Dongcheng District东城区东 > 74 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dong Dajie, 华门大街95号(故宫东华门东侧 (6401 6676) Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同74号 (8405 0399, 131 6100 3826) TRB Hutong TRB 胡同店 ¥¥ ** Get Cozy > No.23 of Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng District东城区沙滩北街嵩祝寺23号近五四大街/嵩祝寺及智珠寺 As temperatures begin to drop in Beijing, laptop warriors might begin to feel Regional (8400 2232) a little chilly sitting by the window-side at Gulou cafe Zarah. But like the leaves Crescent Moon (Xinjiang) * Roast mutton enthusiasts go over the Mio ¥¥ outside, a new seasonal drinks menu brings a little color to the otherwise grey Glitzy Italian fare at the Four Seasons, with moon at this reputable Xinjiang Muslim a mobile Bellini cart, wheeled straight to season. restaurant. Eastern European and Central your table.The Chef crafts a superb squash Asian influences are evident throughout, The pumpkin spice latte is a classic for this weather, and Zarah’s reiteration tortellini by hand, and pampers diners with with peppery and cumin-spiced dishes is not sickly sweet, so you can definitely taste the festive spices to the very last desserts like the deconstructed tiramisu. livening up traditional Chinese favorites. >Daily lunch 11.30am - 2.30pm, dinner 5.30pm drop. However, it’s the hot chocolate offerings that you’ll really want to savor. > Daily 10am-11:30pm; 16 Dongsi Liutiao, Dongcheng -10.30pm, Four Seasons Hotel, 48 Liangmaqiao 东四六条16号 (6400 5281) The hot chocolate with spiced rum warms you right up as you sip, and the Lu, Chaoyang, 朝阳区亮马桥路48号北京四季酒店 (5695 8888) chestnut hot chocolate brings a different kind of coziness with its nutty and Jia by NUO Hotel creamy notes. Featuring modern Ming elements with Grange Grill ** inspired paintings from Xu Wei, a painter, Located in the Westin Beijing Chaoyang, And yes, the famous glühwine will also be on the autumn drinks menu, calligrapher and food and wine connois- Grange Grill serves up some of the city’s a secret mulled wine recipe that has become a staple of the chic cafe. These seur, the quintessentially authentic house best steak, seafood and grill offerings. The artisanal beverages are available until mid-December, with a daily happy hour of agriculture produces, Jia Chinese restau- restaurant’s welcoming decor provides a rant serves exquisite traditional Cantonese relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a cocktail or from 6-9pm. specialties in their purest form with chefs a glass of fine vintage from the extensive hailing from Hong Kong. Using the freshest wine collection. Be sure to try the ‘luxuri- > Sun-Thu, 10am-12am, Fri & Sat, 10am-1am; 46 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng 东 ingredients from NUO’s very own green ous oyster feast,’ where you can enjoy the 城区鼓楼东大街46号 (8403 9807) farms, NUO Hotel Beijing provides an alter- delicacy raw, grilled or with cheese. native green gourmet option in town. > Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, Sat and Sun

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11.30am-3.pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30-10.30pm; The for modernising South American-style OPEN DOOR Westin Beijing Chaoyang 7 North East Third Ring dishes like ceviche and risotto in his open Road, Chaoyang 东三环北路7号 (5922 8888) kitchen. > Sun-Thu noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm; Fri-Sat noon- Contemporary Western 2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 (5208 Bistrot B 6030) Rosewood Beijing’s exquisite French restaurant is the sort of place chefs like to eat. The English Tearoom英国茶房 Expect lavish luxury. >Daily 10am-9.30pm; 101, Bldg 10, North area of > Daily, 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-10:30pm; 1F Xiangyun Town, 9 Antai Dajie, Shunyi 顺义区安泰 Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang Centre, Hujialou, 大街9号院中粮祥云小镇北区10号楼101(8047 9661 Chaoyang 朝阳区呼家楼一号京广中心北京瑰丽酒店 / 8047 9661); Daliy 10am-7pm Creativity Garden,1 3层 (6536 0066) Shunhuang Lu，Sunhe xiang,Chaoyang 朝阳区孙河乡顺黄路甲1号创意园内(8459 4407) Caribeño (Latin) Heavy Cuban influence, but there are dishes TrEat Restaurant & Bar. from all over the Latin continent here. The Situated on the fifth floor of Oakwood Ropa Vieja (shredded beef on potato) is Residence Damei Beijing with high ceilings excellent – as are the Mojitos. and floor-to-ceiling windows, fine city > Daily 11:30am-9:30pm, 1/F, China Overseas Plaza, 8 views complement the delicious a mixture Guanghua Dongli, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华东里8号中海 of traditional European food and Western 广场北楼1层 (5977 2789) comfort foods, as well as Asia dishes. >5/F, Damei Center, Bldg 1, 7 Qingnian Lu, Chaoyang Chi (Organic, Fusion) District 朝阳区青年路7号达美中心1号楼5层 (8514 2211) Hutong set-menu dining par-excellence, with organic ingredients all locally sourced. Sizzler From the owners of neighboring Saffron. Sizzler invented ‘casual dining’ in Australia > Daily, opens 10:30am, last order 9:30pm, 67 when it introduced the first soup, salad, Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区五道营胡同 pasta and fresh fruit concept. Since those 67号 (6445 7076) pioneering days, it has expanded its ‘classic grill’ to include, not only steak and sea- COMBAL盉by Tiago food, but also delicious chicken dishes, BBQ >127-129, 1/F, Tower C, Cofco Plaza, 8 Jianguomen ribs, combination meals and burgers. Neidajie, Dongcheng District 东城区建国门内大街8号 ‘Variety’ and ‘freedom to choose’ set Sizzler 中粮广场C座一层127-129单元 (6528 2280) apart from other dining experiences. At Sizzler customers are free to control the C Pearl (Oysters, Seafood) ¥ * volume, nutritional balance and variety of This slick oyster restaurant imports fresh each meal by ordering from the grill and shells from Canada, South Africa, France, helping themselves to our famous soup, USA and more – and they are well worth salad, pasta and fruits. the price. The fries are the best we’ve had >All stores open daily, 10am-10pm ;Wangfujing in Beijing, beer and wine selection also Oriental Plaza Store 王府井东方广场店 (8518 6315); excellent. Chongwenmen Glory Mall Store 崇文门国瑞购物中心 > Tue-Sun 5.30pm-2am; 14-2, Bldg 14, Shunyuanli, 店 (6714 0399); Wangjing Capital Mall 望京凯德购物 Xinyuan Jie, Yansha Qiao, Chaoyang 朝阳区燕莎桥新中心店 (6471 3876); Wanliu BHG 万柳华联商场店 (8258 源街顺源里14号楼14-2号 (5724 5886) 9405) Wan Shoulu Crystal Capital Mall 万寿路凯德晶品店 (6826 086); Xizhimen Capital Mall 西直门凯德购 Feast (Food by East) 物中心店Mall (5830 2199); Sanlitun Shimao Gongsan Bustling café with a philosophy of ‘Simple 三里屯世茂工三店 (8400 4014); Changying Paradise things, done well’. International favorites, Walk 常营龙湖天街店 (8539 0438); Tianjin Joy City 天 using freshest ingredients , cooked on the 津大悦城店 (8728 1620) spot. >Daily 6am-10.30pm, 2/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao Tomacado Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒店2层 Tomacado is indeed a mash-up of ‘tomato’ 8414 9820 and ‘avocado’ – and while you’ll certainly find these ingredients on the menu, you George’s Bar & Restaurant can also expect pleasant drinks, light soups George’s Bar offers specially handcrafted and heartier main courses from this charm- cocktails featuring admirable art master- ing cafe. Fowers are also available for sale. pieces blending with copperish elements. > Daily 10am-10pm (Lunch start from 11am, Only Afternoon tea set for two at CNY288 is afternoon tea served on Mon-Fri 2.30-5pm), No. available from 3-5pm daily. Gentlemen’s 19/20, B1/F, Jia Ming Center, 27 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Night every Saturday that men enjoy Buy Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路27号嘉铭中心地下一层 1 Get 1 on drinks. George’s Restaurant 19/20号(6500 3354) presents creative world classic cuisine that revolves around local ingredients VIC with exquisite touch that introduces an Not to be confused with the notorious authentic yet distinctive palette. Daily nightclub of the same name, this VIC is special menu awaits you. the Sofitel Beijing’s casual dining restau- >Daily 11am-2.30pm; 5.30-10pm, Hotel éclat Beijing, 9 rant. All the major world cuisines are in XIHE YAYUAN Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东大桥路9号北京怡 attendance here – make sure you pay 亨酒店L1 (8561 7758) special attentions to the French-inspired breads and pastries – as is the customary Aristocrat Cuisine Grill 79 (Steak) Sunday champagne brunch. With views this good, Grill 79 would prob- > Soﬁtel Wanda Beijing, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 In the south zone of China World Mall lies Xihe Yayuan, famed for their Peking ably make it onto the list even if the food Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座 was terrible. It’s something of a bonus then 索菲特酒店6层 (8599 6666) duck (from RMB298 per whole set) – served with pop rocks. The intriguing that the kitchen is superb, and supported mix of crispy, savory skin and sweet sugar takes hold of your taste buds, and by one of the most extensive wine lists in Yi House (Contemporary Western) Nestled in the confines of 798, Yi’s great sounds of sugar popping in your mouth always bring giggles around the table, town. > Daily 6.30-10.30am, noon-2pm, 6-10pm. 79/F, China tasting brunch is bettered only by their taking your fun dining experience to another level. World Trade Center Phase 3, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, wide range of cocktails. Sundays offer jazz For chilly autumn days, the Taste of Aristocrat Cuisine set menu (from Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸大酒店79楼 brunches with lobster and champagne. (6505 2299 ext 6424) > Daily 11am-3pm, 6pm-12am; 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 798 RMB198 and up) offers a number of selected ingredients and different flavors Yishu Qu, No.1 706 Houjie, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路 in one series with mini soups and delicacies served in different bowls and jars Hulu Modern European Cusine by TRB 2号院798艺术区706后街1号 (6436 1818) 琥禄现代欧洲风格 to warm you up. Inspired by dishes served to the Chinese noble families, the > S4-32,Taikoo Li South,19 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang Wood offerings include stewed sea cucumber with pearl barley, braised fish snout in District朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯太古里南区3层 >Daily 10.30am-11pm, Lakeside Gourmet Street, S4-32 (6512 5701) Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区 supreme sauce and braised sea whelk in sweet soy sauce. 朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾南边湖畔美食街近南边地面 The base of the gravies is made with premium chicken, duck, scallops and JF Royal Teahouse 停车场 5726 8255 >Daily 10am-9:30pm;B215 China World Trade Center ham, stewed for over 17 hours to build a depth of flavor befitting its royal ori- Tower 3, Jintong East Road,Chaoyang Beijing 北京市 Stuﬀ’d (Contemporary Western) gin. The added ingredients in every dish are also complimented by this base. 朝阳区国贸商城区域3 地下二层B215(8535 1625) The concept of Stuff’d is to simply stuff one kind of food in another. From sausage In the braised baby abalone in cream sauce, the cream soup does not distract, Jing calzone pizzas (RMB68) to scotch eggs – it but instead highlights, the slight brininess of the abalone. For poached baby Jing Restaurant is a unique dining venue, all works. On-site micro brewery a bonus. cabbage in broth, the crunchiness of the cabbage brings out the complexity of celebrating contemporary French dining > Wed-Mon, 11:30am-2:45pm, 6-10pm, 9 Jianchang with Asian inspirations by Chef De Cuisine Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区箭厂胡同9号 (6407 6308) the broth. Julien Cadiou in a stylish setting evoking a Start with a cold dish platter (offered for free before the meal), and end mystical Chinese garden. Café/Deli/Sandwich >Daily, Lunch 12am-2.30pm; Dinner 6-10.30pm, B1/F, with a dainty cup of smooth lemon sherbet. If warm soup and satisfyingly com- The Peninsula, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District金 Café Flatwhite plex flavors are what you are looking for, a regal meal at Xihe Yayuan in the 鱼胡同8号王府半岛酒店地下一层 (8516 2888 Ext 6714) Hailing from New Zealand, Café Flatwhite tranquil corner of China World Mall is just what you need on a brisk autumn uses fresh and healthy ingredients in its Lin’s Dining Lounge tasty selection of sandwiches, pizzas, salads day. > Daily 11am-10pm, 2/F, New Grand Dynasty Hotel, and brunch options, all served alongside 58 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang 朝阳区麦子店街58号新大 some of the best coffee in Beijing. > Daily, 11am-9.30pm; SB128, B1, South Zone, China World Mall, 1 宗饭店二层(6500 6766) > Open Daily, Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm; Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城南 798 Dashanzi Art District Store: D09-1, No.4, 798 Mosto (European, South American) ¥ * Dashanzi Art District, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 区B1层SB128 (6505 6927) A perpetually busy lunch and evening 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号 798艺术区D09-1 (5978 9067 / spot, thanks to chef Daniel Urdaneta’s skill 13051771436); Jianguomenwai Media Center Store:

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No.13 Bldg, Jianguomenwai DRC, 1 Xiushui Street, NOLA Pschorr Brauhaus. Made from centuries-old Mercante ¥ * Chaoyang 朝阳区秀水街1号建国门外外交公寓13号楼 N’Orleans finds a dark-wood home in the recipes – and in accordance with the 1516 Old World family charm in an intimate 层东北角 1 8532 2633 ；Jianguomenwai DRC Store: leafy embassy area, with a jazz soundtrack, German Beer Purity Law – the brews here hutong setting. Time (and, occasionally, Building 7-1-11, 1 Silk Street, Chaoyang 朝阳区秀水街 shrimp and grits, gumbo, fried chicken, are some of the finest in Beijing. Prost! service) slows with a rustic menu from Bo- 1号建国门外外交公寓7-1-11 (8532 2633 / 18701092189); jambalaya and decent-enough po’boys – FFCStore:-107,B1/F,Fortune Financial Center,5 > Room 3, Building 3, No 12 ,Xindonglu Chaoyang 朝 logna offering an assortment of homemade Dongsanhuan Zhonglu,Chaoyang District朝阳区东 yes’m. Excellent Cajun snacks, craft beers 阳区新东路12号院3号楼3门(5323 3399) pastas and seasonal mains. 三环中路5号楼财富金融中心1层107 (6596 9108); China and cocktails also make NOLA a popular > Tue-Sun 6-10.30pm. 4 Fangzhuanchang Hutong, Central Mall Store:L315,China Central Mall,Chaoyang watering hole. Paulaner Brauhaus Dongcheng 东城区方砖厂胡同4号 (8402 5098) District朝阳区华贸中心写字楼三层L315单元 (8588 > Mon-Fri 8am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-11pm. 11A The grand old man of Beijing brauhauses, 7978)www.cafeflatwhite.com, cafeflatwhite@hotmail. Xiushui Nanjie, Chaoyang 朝阳区秀水南街11号 Paulaner delivers the Teutonic goods in the Tiago Home Kitchen com, WeChat username: Cafe-Flatwhite (8563 6215) hands of lederhosen-clad staff from the Even the most exacting palettes are delight- The Big Smoke * provinces. It can be pricey but is usually ed by TIAGO, whose team prepares globally Café Zarah (Café) * Taking the Home Plate BBQ concept and worthwhile, especially during Oktoberfest. sourced ingredients and sustainably grown A smart new interior and menu for this upscaling was a gourmet masterstroke. Full > Daily 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao produce. TIAGO’s dining experience is dis- longstanding cafe has propelled it from menu evenings only (also delivers rotisserie Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店 (6465 tinctly Italian, but its menu also offers such 3388 ext. 5732) hipster hangout to Gulou institution. Large, chicken via Uncle Otis). classics as Australian steaks and Boston lob- airy and with a terrace for summer, the only > Daily Mon-Sat 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm. ster - plus a wide selection of salads, pizza, downside is it’s always packed. First Floor, Lee World Building (opposite Frost Italian pasta and desserts. > Daily 9.30am-midnight，42 Gulou Dongdajie, Nails), 57 Xingfucun Zhong Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区幸 >Indigo: Daily 11.30am-10pm, Shop L173, Indigo Mall, Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街42号 (8403 9807) 福村中路 57号楼利世楼 (6416 5195, 6416 268, www. Bocca Della Verita ¥ 18 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路18号颐 uncle-otis.com) Good-value homestyle Italian is the order 堤港购物中心L173商铺(6438 8772); Chaoyang Joy City: Domain 域 of the day at this little-known spot in Daily 11am-10pm, 5F50/6F, Chaoyang Joy City, 101 A blend of café, business center and The Woods * Beixinqiao. Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝阳北路101号朝阳 lounge, it has a gentle buzz all of its own. New York native-owned, Manhattan-style > Dinner: 5-10pm; Lunch: 10am-3pm; 3/F, 277 Dong- 大悦城5F50/6F(8558 3892) For privacy, Domain also provides worksta- restaurant, tucked in amongst the skyscrap- zhimen Nei Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门内大街 tions equipped with computers and ipads. ers of CBD: you can’t get more Big Apple 277号三楼雍和宫大街和北新桥头条交叉处的四层商业 Opera Bombana ¥ >Daily 7am-8pm, 2/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao than that. 楼三楼 (6455 3832, 1391 0969 240) Head chef Umberto Bombana boasts three Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒店2层 > Daily 12pm-10pm, Central Park Tower 1, Suite 101, Michelin stars to his name, earned at his (8414 9830) No. 6 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝外大街6号新 Annie’s ¥ * wildly successful Hong Kong restaurant 城国际1号搂101 (6533 6380) Now a certified Beijing institution, Annie’s Otto e Mezzo. He’s the only Italian chef to Ricci serves up the city’s most reliable Italian do so outside of his native land, and cer- Named after a 17th century Italian Jesuit Burgers fare. Delivery is free anywhere between tainly the only to have opened a restaurant (duh), this creative café has a funky, kooky- Line 5 and the the Fifth Ring Road (call for in Beijing. meets-organic vibe and serves up some of Blue Frog delivery prices outside this area), and can > Daily, 12pm-10:30pm; LG2-21 Parkview Green the best casual western food in town, and Blue Frog is pleased to introduce a creative be ordered in English between 10.30am Fangcaodi, 9 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东大 a great brunch at the Wudaokou location new Drinks Menu. As the new year begins, and 10.30pm from www.annies.com.cn. 桥路9号侨福芳草地地下2层21号 (5690 7177) (Chaoyang branch closed weekends). this new menu will wake up everyone’s Alternatively, drop in to your local branch. > 1/F, Building D, Tsinghua Science Park, 1 taste buds with a bevy of specialty and > All open Daily,10.30am-11pm; Beijing Riviera: op- Ponte Zhongguancun Donglu, Haidian 海淀区中关村东路1 original cocktails, mocktails, shots, beer, posite west gate of Lane Bridge Villa, Shunyi 朝阳 A cozy and vintage ambient to enjoy a 号院清华科技园D座1楼 (8215 8826 ) wine and healthy drinks inspired by popu- 区来广营东路5号长岛澜桥别墅西门对面尚古城一楼 more high level take on Italian and Europe- (8470 4768); Lido: Jiangtai Lu, opposite United Family an cuisine. Ponte Deli offers a rich choice of lar ingredients. Hospital 朝阳区将台商业街4号楼2楼和睦家医院对面 The Rug (Contemporary Western, > All open Daily 10am-late; S2-30, Level 3, S2 Tower, imported Italian cheese and cold cuts, but (6436 3735); Wangjing: 2F, beside the Daimler Tower, Organic) * 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里 also freshly baked bread and viennoiserie. LSH Plaza, 8 Wangjing Jie 朝阳区利星行广场A座戴勒屯太古里南区三楼S2-30 (6417 4030) ; No.167, 1/F, 18 Italian aperitif every Friday and Saturday With ingredients supplied by local organic 姆大厦裙楼2层近望京商业中心 (8476 0398); Chaoyang Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路18号1层167 farms like Dahe and De Run Wu, and an Park: West Gate of Chaoyang Park 朝阳区朝阳公园老 evening from 6:30pm till 8:00pm. 号 (8426 0017) ; No.125, 1/F, Bldg 1, Sanfeng(North), > Daily 6.30 am(for breakfasts in Ponte Deli) - emphasis on sustainability, this café’s wide 西门南侧 (6591 1931); Sanlitun: China View Building, Chaoyang 朝阳区三丰北里1号楼1层125号 (8561 2665) ; 10:00pm, 1-06, 1/F, Bldg 15, Zone 1, 6 Dongsihuan ranging menu has something for everyone, opposite East Gate of Workers’Stadium 朝阳区工体 Unit 15-16, 1/F, Bldg AB, Ocean International Center, Beilu, Chaoyang District朝阳区东四环北路六号上东商 especially green types, bored foreign moms 东门对面中国红街一楼 (8587 1469); Ritan Park: Ritan 10 Jintong Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区金桐西路10号远洋光业广场滨河花园一区15号楼1层1-06 (6591 1931) and freelance Macbook types. High Life, 3F, north of Ritan Park 朝阳区神路街39号华国际中心AB座一层15 16单元 (8590 3168) > Mon-Fri 7.30am-10:30pm, Sat/Sun 9:30am-10:30pm; 日坛上街3-108号 (8569 3031); The Place: East of the Bldg 4, Lishui Jiayuan, Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu Place, south of Central Park 朝阳区金桐西路10号远 Pizza (opposite Chaoyang Park South Gate), Chaoyang 朝 W&T BAGELS 洋光华国际中心AB座1层 (8590 6428); Guomao: Ruisai 阳区朝阳公园南路丽水嘉园4号楼(朝阳公园南门对面) Salads, Sandwiches & Pizza, Super price Business Building (southest of Guomao subway) 朝 La Pizza (8550 2722) > Additional location in Sanlitun Nan Jie Mojito, Daily fresh Handmade Bagels. Small 阳区东三环南路2号瑞赛大厦商务楼1层 (6568 5890); Among the upper echelons of Beijing (see online.thatsmags.com for details) Café & Bar from Jacky’s. Sunshine 100: Guanghua Lu, opposite Sunshine 100 pizzerias is this Sanlitun goldfish bowl >Daily 9am-midnight, 1/F, FX Hotel, 39 Maizidian Building 朝阳区光华路阳光100公寓对面首经贸南门 with a wood-fired oven and Neapolitan TRIBE * Xijie, ChaoyangDistrict朝阳区麦子店西街39号富驿酒 (858 98366) manners. Further branches in Solana and Salads, wraps and sandwiches, and noodle 店一层 185 1119 5551 pasta/salad/mains-buffet restaurant in and grain bowls are as tasty as they are Assaggi ¥ * Sanlitun 3.3 holistic, and there are more superfoods in German This fine Italian spot in the leafy embassy > Sanlitun Branch: daily 10.30am-3pm, 6-11pm. 1/F, one single dish than we even knew existed. district has one of Beijing’s best terraces for 3.3 Mall, 33 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路33 Come hungry, leave basking in the warm Drei Kronen 1308 * summer dining. The tagliata steak is worth 号3.3服装大厦西北角底商(5136 5582); Solana Branch: glow that comes from knowing that you Authentic (truly – when they say 1308 they a return visit. SA-48, 1/F, Bldg 3, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Park Road, are eating well. Kombucha is the icing on mean it) displays of armour and brewing > Daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-11:30pm. 1 Sanlitun Beixiao- Chaoyang 朝阳公园西路6号蓝色港湾3号1层 SA-48 ( the (organic, locally-sourced) cake. kits draw regular evening crowds for the jie, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号 (8454 4508) 5905 6106) > SOHU Shangdu Branch: SH1112, SOHO Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝 > Daily 8am-10.30pm, 1/F, Building 3, China View superb pork knuckle and heavy-duty helles 阳区东大桥路8号SOHO尚都SH1112号(5900 3112); La Plaza, 2A Gongti Dong Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体东路 (pale lager), wheat and dark beer (brewed Bene ¥ * Pizza Buffet: 4F, Sanlitun 3.3 Mall, Chaoyang 朝阳区甲2号中国红街大厦3号楼1层大厅入口南侧(8587 1899) on-site). Chef Ricci will have you singing like a sopra- > Daily 11am-2am. 1/F, Bldg 5, China View, Gongti no with his pork ravioli and prize-winning 三里屯3.3服装大厦4层 (5136 5990) Wagas (Contemporary Western) Donglu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体东路中国红街5号楼1 tiramisu. Excellent set menus (RMB588) and Tube Station Quality eats with minimal pretension. This 层(6503 5555) extensive wine selection. Nowhere does gigantic toppen-laden pizza stylish, no-fuss Shanghai rival to Element > Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Sheraton quite like Beijing, and these guys claim to Fresh offers some of the best and most Bodensee Kitchen Beijing Dongcheng, 36 Northeast Third Ring Road, be the biggest in town. affordable Western lunch options in town. Bodensee Kitchen is a new German Res- Dongcheng District 东城区北三环东路36号(5798 8995) > Sanlitun 3.3 Branch: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat/Sun The zesty carrot-and-zucchini cake is a taurant in Beijing, located at the 2nd Floor at South German Bakery (Lucky Street). BK’s Tavern 10am-11pm, delivery Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm, Fri- crowd pleaser. Sun 11:30am-11pm 3/F, 3.3 Building, No. 33 Sanlitun > Daily 8am-10pm; S8-33, 3/F, Bldg 8, Taikoo Li South, At Bodensee Kitchen, two Germans, and BK’s Tavern shares your tiredness and one Austrian, aim to bring back authentic, serves you leisure with surprises. Good Beijie, Chaoyang 三里屯北街33号3.3服装大厦3层 19 South Sanlitun Street, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯 3008号 ( 5136 5571, delivery 8989 177) > Additional 太古里南区三层 (6416 5829) > Additional locations traditional, home made German-Austrian- drink for an old friend of since. branches in Gongti, Beida, Beitai, Yayancun, Solana in The Kerry Centre, Raffles Mall Dongzhimen (see Swiss cuisine from around the beautiful >Daily, Mon-Sun 11am-10.30pm, 39 Maizidian Street by and Weigongcun, see www.online.thatsmags.com www.thatsmags.com for details) Lake of Constance region. You will find top the side of Liang Ma River, Chaoyang District 朝阳区麦 for details) quality German-Austrian-Swiss cuisine and 子店街39号亮马河南畔(8595 9609) MOKA Bros (Contemporary Western) * a large variety of German beer and wines. Mexican/Tex Mex Power bowls, salads and wraps are the kind And all this in a traditional and comfortable Cepe ¥ of fare on offer at this trendy Nali Patio German restaurant setting with friendly In a city inundated with Italian offerings, The Mission space, which also has a great selection of and warm service. Bodensee Kitchen also Cepe manages to stand out thanks to its The Mission Mexican Grill is on, well, a mis- cakes and pastries if you’re feeling more offers great Catering Packages and Offers attention to the smallest detail – everything sion – to bring quality grab-and-go burritos indulgent. – no matter whether you need a small or from the vinaigrette to the Parma ham is and tacos to the good people of Chaoyang. > Sanlitun: Sun-Thu 11am-10:30pm, Fri/Sat 11am- big Catering, Bodensee Kitchen can help import quality, and the wine is superb. Stop by for tasty, fresh Mexican dishes us- 11:30pm, B101b Nali Patio South, 81 Sanlitun Beilu you out! > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton ing high-quality ingredients, and customize Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号B101B南楼 (5208 6079) >2/F, South German Bakery, 27 Lucky Street, your order at their burrito bar. ; Solana: Solana Lakeside Dining Street, 6 Chaoyang Xicheng 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒 Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳 >Daily 10am-10pm, China World Mall store: NL4020, Park Road, Chaoyang 朝阳区湖畔美食街朝阳公园路6 店大堂 (6601 6666) 公园路好运街27号德南面包房二楼 (1314 685 2613) L4 North Zone, China World Mall 朝阳区国贸商城北号院蓝色港湾 (5905 6259) Daccapo Italian Restaurant 区4层NL4020 (8535 1191); Central Park Plaza store: 7-9, Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant 1/F, Building 7, Central Park Plaza, 10 Chaoyang Park American/BBQ/Grill 博璨德国啤酒餐厅 An irresistible warmth of traditional Italian South 朝阳公园南路中央公园广场A7-109 (6586 1180); Brotzeit offers its customers a unique expe- hospitality combines with the best in Wangjing store opening soon: 206, 2/F, RADIANCE, 6 Eudora Station 亿多瑞站 rience with authentic German cuisine and contemporary Western cuisine to offer Wangjing Dongyuan, Chaoyang District 朝阳区望京 > (Near Lidu place))No 6,Fangyuanli Chaoyang 朝阳 a versatile meeting and dining area for 东园6号楼金辉大厦2层206单元 (6478 8660) 区芳园西里6号(丽都广场对面)(6437 8331, 6437 8334) world famous German beers in a casual environment. Coupled with its contemporary friends, family and business associates on setting and unique brand appeal, Brotzeit the 2nd floor of our the Regent Beijing. Taco Bar Home Plate BBQ * > Lunch: Mon–Fri, 11.30am-2pm; Dinner: Mon–Sun, Rising from the ashes of its deceased Scruffy looks and laid-back staff belie the is distinct from the traditional-style German 6-10pm, Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng restaurants still seen in Germany and other hutong location, the new Taco Bar is hip, popularity of this entry-level brick-smoker District 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒店 (8522 1888) popular and able to produce some of the barbecue joint, that blossoms in the parts of the world. > NL7006 Guomao Phase 3B, Building 17, 1 most authentic Mexican fare in town. Only sunny months. Pulled-pork sandwiches Florentina 翡冷翠意大利餐厅 RMB45 for three and great cocktails to are the favorites, followed by baby-back Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大 Florentina serves authentic Italian fare in 街1号17号楼国贸商城北区7层NL7006(6505 6068); F109, complement. rib racks. Beer and bourbons are taken 1/F, Grand Summit, Building 5, 19 Dongfang Donglu, low-key, yet elegant surrounds. Cuisine is > Tue-Thu 5.30pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5.30pm-2.30am, Sun care of, too. Chaoyang 朝阳区东方东路19号外交公寓官舍南区1层 high-end, the environment is relaxed. A 11am-1am; 1/F, Unit 10, Electrical Research Institute, > Daily 11am-10pm. 35 Xiaoyun Lu courtyard (20m F109 (8531 5166) beautiful outdoor terrace makes this place Sanlitun Nan Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯南路机电研 north of Xiaoyun Lu intersection, first right), a godsend for Lido residents. 究院内10号1层 (6501 6026) Chaoyang District 朝阳区霄云路35号院过霄云路路口, Hacker-Pschorr Brauhaus > Daily 11-late (Kitchen serves until 10pm), 1/F, Bldg 往北走20米,到第一个路口右转(5128 5584) If you’re looking for authentic German 2, No. 6 Yard, Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区芳园西 Q Mex Bar & Grill > Additional location in Sanlitun Nan Jie (see www. 路6号院2号楼1层(8431 0027) > Sanlitun Courtyard (across from Salsa Caribe, thatsmags.com for details) fare and, most importantly, German-style beer, then you can’t go wrong with Hacker- nearby Bookworm), Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北路4号院

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机电研究院餐饮街内 6585 3828 ment: Ganges Indian Restaurant has one of Court, Zaoying Nanli, Maizidian, East 3rd Ring Vegetarian the best menus in town. At Ganges, every Road, Chaoyang朝阳区东三环农展馆北路宾都苑 Palms L.A. Kitchen and Bar * (Korean- dish comes with a story, taking diners on 东侧一层底商一番街内 (137 1692 7543) Lotus 莲花空间 Mexican fusion) a culinary journey through the flavors of > China World Shopping Mall Branch: NL4006, North Tucked away near Gulou, this hip little India with its original and authentic offer- Korean Area of China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomen hutong concept is truly one of a kind in ings. Sample the huge menu with their buf- Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸 Beijing. Quesadillas with kimchi and bibim- fet lunch at the Sanlitun and CBD locations Ai Jiang Shan 商城北区NL4006 (8527 4868); Financial Street Branch: baps with melted cheese and hot sauce. for just RMB60 per person. This upscale seafood restaurant proves Daily 11am-9pm, L220, 2/F, Seasons Place Mall, 2 Guess what? It works. Killer range of classic > Daily 11am to 10.30pm; Dongzhimen Branch: 2/F, that chargrill and composure can go Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng 西城区金城坊街2号金融街 Cali’ cocktails, too. 28 Dongzhimen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区东直门 together. Their RMB58 bibimbap lunch 购物中心2层东侧L220 (6622 0515) > Daily 11:30am-midnight (closed Mondays); 14 外大街28号2层 (6417 0900) ; Lidon store: 38 Fangyuan is an absolute bargain. Zhangwang Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区旧鼓楼大街 Xilu, Jiuxianqiao, Chaoyang District 朝阳区酒仙桥芳 > Daily 11am-10pm, Sat and Sun until Tianchu Maoxiang (Asian) 张旺胡同14号 (6405 4352) 园西路38号 (5135 8353 / 8430 8700); CBD: 138A, B1/F, 9.30pm; 5/F, LG Twin Towers (East Tower), 12 Like many arrivals to Beijing, this place The Place, 9Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District朝阳区 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门 started out in Wudaokou and it’s Steak 光华路9号世贸天阶1号楼 (6587 2999); Shimao Dept 外大街乙12号双子座大厦东塔5层 (5109 6036/6037) since made a successful migration to Store: Room 202, No.1 Shimao dept store, Gongti see www.thatsmags.com for other locations) Chaoyang. Great range of veggie fare, Char Dining Room & Lounge Beilu, Chaoyang District朝阳区工人体育场北路十三号 reasonably priced and they offer cook- Char is a Premium Steak house; a lifestyle 院一号楼世茂工三二层202 (6416 0181); Haidian: 6-02-01 South-East Asian ing classes as well. concept, modern with live entertainment Wudako U Center, 28 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District海 > Daily 10am-10pm; 19 Rm 0260, 2/F, Bldg D, to fascinate customers with a hint of class 淀区成府路28号优盛大厦6-02-01 (6262 7944) Cafe Sambal (Malaysian) Chaowai SOHO, 6B Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, and flair. Exceptional quality to truly reward When it comes to Malay-style food in a Chaoyang 朝阳门外大街乙6朝外SOHOD座2层 guests and makes Char Dining Room & IN·KITCHEN hutong, nowhere does it better. Admittedly, 0260 (5900 1288)(see www.online.thatsmags.com for details) Lounge the place to be seen. The go to curry house among Beijing’s it’s something of a niche category, but then >Daily, Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.30-10pm; homesick Indian community, this ever so is the food on offer. The spicy Kapitan- Veggie Table (Western, Asian) * Bar: 10pm-1am. 3/F, InterContinental Beijing popular no-nonsense restaurant has built style chicken is pricey, but worth it. Proving that Beijing-style vegetarian cuisine Sanlitun, 1 South Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝 up a solid reputation thanks to its wide > Daily 11am-midnight. 43 Doufuchi Hutong (just is by no means the exclusive preserve of 阳区南三里屯路1号北京三里屯通盈中心洲际酒店三 range of quality dishes and particularly east of Jiugulou Dajie), Xicheng 西城区豆腐池胡同43 号旧鼓楼大街往东走(6400 4875) Buddhist monks and soppy Jack Johnson 层 (8516 0065) friendly service. Looking good after a fans, this superbly honed eatery offers some recent rennovation and very available on of the very best sandwiches – vegetarian or Morton’s of Chicago (American) ¥¥ * JinShiSong online delivery. 4Corners (Vietnamese, Fusion) The definitive hutong bar/restaurant? Chef otherwise – found anywhere in the city. Meat so tender the knife falls through it: > Daily 11am-2:30pm, 5:30-11pm, Mon-Fri lunch buf- > Daily 10.30am-11.30pm (last order 10.30pm); 19 朝 Jun Trinh took a break from his celebrity TV ritzy Morton’s deserves the worldwide fet for RMB78. 2/F 2 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区五道营胡同阳区三里屯北小街号楼 work to host this part-Vietnamese venue, praise. Expensive, but where else are you 2 2 (6462 7255) 19号 (6446 2073) going to get steak this good? (Try the serving up steaming bowls of pho with RMB550 set menu if you want to save cash) The Lobby zesty, fresh rolls, as well as a great bar, with > Mon-Sat 5:30-11pm, Sun 5-10:30pm; 2/F, Regent The Lobby is the heart of every Penin- frequent live indie performances. BARS Hotel, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng 东城区金宝街99号丽 sula hotel, and the restyled lounge at The > Tue-Sun 11am-2am, 27 Dashibei Hutong (near west 晶酒店二层 (6523 7777) Peninsula Beijing presents an impressive end of Yandai Xiejie), Xicheng 西城区大石碑胡同27号 setting to share the celebrated Peninsula 烟袋斜街西口附近) (6401 7797) TOP 40 BARS AND CLUBS O’Steak Afternoon Tea with family or friends accom- About This guide represents our editors’ A well-cooked steak in Beijng isn’t all that panied by live music. The Lobby also serves Purple Haze (Thai) top 40 picks, and includes some That’s Given Beijing’s lack of white sand beaches rare anymore, and here we have affordable an a la carte breakfast, plus an eclectic Beijing advertisers. Bars rated(*) have but quality cuts. Don’t be fooled by the selection of international and Asian favorite and backpacker bars, Purple Haze has to make do for the best Thai experience in been personally reviewed by our experts, Irish sounding name, it’s an authentic dishes. and scored according to the cuisine, >Daily, 11am-11pm, After Tee 2pm-6pm 1/F, The town. Has all the classics like veggie spring French bistro – not a Guinness in sight. experience and affordability. > Daily midday-midnight, Xingfu: No.55-7 Xingfucun Peninsula, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District金鱼 rolls (RMB40), papaya salad (RMB46) and Zhonglu, opposite of April courmet, Chaoyang 朝胡同8号王府半岛酒店一层 (8516 2888 Ext 6764) curries (RMB44-180) – but our pick’s the 阳区幸福村中路55-7杰作大厦底商绿叶子超市斜对 seafood pad Thai (RMB45). Arrow Factory 面 (8448 8250) ; Central Park: No.o103 building 20, Japanese > Daily 11am-11pm, 55 Xingfu Yicun, Chaoyang 朝阳 The newest craft beer taproom on the Central Park, No.6 Chaowai Avenue, Chaoyang 朝阳区幸福一村55号 (6413 0899) block, Arrow Factory is a rustic hideaway 区朝外大街6号新城国际20号楼103 (6533 6599); shunyi: HAGAKI 叶书 * No.11-102 Shine Hills, No.9 Antai Avenue, Shunyi Nyonya Kitchen (Malaysian, Nyonya) brimming with good Anglo-Scandinavian Serves up a selection of signature maki vibes (courtesy of the brew-masters) and 顺义区后沙峪安泰大街9号祥云小镇南门 11号楼102 rolls, as well as classics like tonkatsu, This chain specializes in Nyonya style cook- (8048 5080) ing – ostensibly Malaysian but with a mix the brand’s distinctive Chinese brewed ales. tempura and udon, Hagaki specializes A winning combination in Californian-inspired Japanese cuisine of Chinese, South-East Asian and European 29 Grill (Contemporary Western) * influences resulting in lots of bold flavors > 38 Jianchang Hutong, Dongcheng District 东城区箭 and has a lively sushi bar. 厂胡同38号(6407 6308) Top-notch steak, along with just about eve- >Daily 11am-2.30pm, 1/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao and bright colors. The interiors are just as ry other cut of meat found in the barnyard Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒店1层 loud as the flavors – this place is colorful 8-Bit in this well-priced meat-eaters’ mecca. 8414 9815 – and we love it. Nyonya goes beyond the > Mon-Fri lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Mon-Sat dinner: Drinking alongside multiplayer retro gam- requisite laksa and satay. ing – why didn’t anyone do this sooner? 6-10.30pm (closed Sundays); Conrad Beijing, 2/F, 29 Hatsune ¥ * (California Japanese) >NL5008, 5/F, North Phase, Bldg 17, China World Megadrive, Super Nintendo, N64... some North Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路9 As much a California roll joint as true Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang District 号2层 (6584 6270) real gems make up an ever-growing col- Japanese, Hatsune is now an old favorite 朝阳区建国门外大街1号院17号楼国贸商城北区五层 lection. Draft Kirin goes for a reasonable among the sake-swilling, sushi-swallowing NL5008 (8415 0863) RMB25 a glass. Spanish set, though less so among sashimi purists. > Daily 1pm-2am; 13 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng 东城 > Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; 2/F, Heqiao Bldg Malacca Legend 区北锣鼓巷13号 (159 1025 6538) Agua ¥ * C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路甲8号 Malaysian food with a view, this spacious Occupying the high end of Nali’s Spanish 和乔大厦C座2层 (6581 3939) >Additional locations and airy restaurant sits on the banks of China Bar ¥¥ invasion, Agua excels with reasonably in Sanlitun Tai Koo Li South; Kerry Centre Mall (see Shunyi’s Roma Lake and at a new unit in priced classics like suckling pig, chorizo www.online.thatsmags.com for details) the heart of the city at The Place, making a Top views from the 65th floor and flash and jamon. Winner of the 2014 Golden great spot for their beef rendang or green drinks are the attractions on offer at this Fork Editors’ Pick for best restaurant. Inagiku * curry prawns. hip hotel bar. > Sun-Thu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am. 65/F, Park > Daily Midday-2pm, 6pm-10pm. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 This Beijing branch of one of Tokyo’s oldest > Daily 11am-10pm; 6 Roma Lake: 6 Luodong Lu, Hyatt, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花 and most celebrated restaurants is as near Luogezhuang Village, Hoshayu Town, Shunyi 顺义区门外大街2号柏悦酒店65层 (8567 1838/40) 园 (5208 6188) to perfection as you’re likely to find. 后沙峪镇罗各庄村罗马湖东北三路6号C院 (8049 8902); Deceptively simple yet finely crafted, Signature: Shop L203, 2/F, The Place, 9 Guanghua First Floor Casa Talia by Tiago the handmade Inaniwa udon (RMB80) Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶2层L203 First Floor is like that friend who’s too >Daily 11.30am-9pm, 01B, 4/F, Raffles City, 1 Dongzhi- is not to be missed. (6587 1393) men Nan Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门南大街1号 popular to properly enjoy their company. > Daily 11am-3pm, 6-10.30pm; Rm 315, 3/F, Park 来福士购物中心4层01B 8409 4009 Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Makan Kitchen At weekends, it gets aggressively full, with Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心悦生 A unique restaurant offering varied South- regulars and the passing tourist trade all Niajo ¥ * 活3层315室 (8517 2838) east Asian flavors and Chinese cuisines. baying at the bar. A good place to meet With homely Mediterranean influences and Tuck into a buffet featuring regional Asian new friends, perhaps. a charming management, Niajo is prime Sake Manzo * stations, a dedicated fresh juice bar and > Daily, 4pm-late, Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang 朝阳 Sanlitun smart-casual dining. Order the The barmen here are serious about live stations to whet your appetite. With a 区三里屯北小街 (6413 0587, first.floorbeijing.com) paella (their star dish) together with some their sake. Boasting one of the best beautiful private dining room for functions tapas and be automatically transported to stocked drinks cabinets in town with or meetings in comfort and style, Makan El Nido * Spain (minus the constant sunshine). over 60 different sakes on offer, this Kitchen is the perfect venue for a relaxing The first hutong hang-out to patent the > Daily noon-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun super-cool little eatery is the perfect get-together or a delightful weekend fridge-full-of-cheap-imports formula, El Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 place to unwind after a hard day’s toil. brunch. Nido inspires a loyal following, particularly (5208 6052) The sashimi is fresh to the cut, and the >Mon-Fri, Breakfast: 6-10am, Lunch: 11.30am- in summer. The roast leg of mutton place beer-marinated chicken is out of this 2.30pm, Dinner: 6-10pm; Sat-Sun, Breakfast: 6-11am, next door is one of the best locally. Migas Mercado ¥ * world. One of the very best and least Lunch: 12-2.30pm, Dinner: 6-10pm, 2/F, Main Tower, A place to dance and rowl, perhaps, rather > Daily 6pm-late, 59 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng 东城 appreciated restaurants in town. Hilton Hotel, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, 区方家胡同50号(158 1038 2089) than a drinks destination, TBAM, as on one > Daily 6pm-midnight. 7A Tuanjiehu Beisantiao, Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号北京希尔顿酒 calls it, focuses on upscale local DJs to get Chaoyang 朝阳区团结湖北三条甲7号(6436 1608 店2层 (5865 5020) Great Leap Brewing 大跃啤酒 ¥ * the party started. Good-enough cocktails are The bar that began the whole Beijing mi- offered but mostly it’s about the music, man Yotsuba ** Singapore Seafood crobrewing frenzy (yes, frenzy) specializes >Daily 11.30-3am, 7th Floor, North Zone, China World It doesn’t come cheap (tasting menu > China World Shopping Mall Branch: Daily 11am- in idiosyncratic, local-style brews (RMB25- Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝 RMB1,000), but what would you expect 10pm, NL4010, North Area of China World Shopping 40) with intriguing flavors – their Sichuan 阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城三期北区7层 (6500 7579) Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建 peppercorn ale was memorably good. from some of the best sushi in town? 国门外大街1号国贸商城北区NL4010 (8595 0251/8595 Buttery and meaty fatty tuna sashimi is Reservations used to be recommended Asian 0361); Parview Green Branch: Daily 11am-10.30pm, for their original hutong brewhouse, but a cut above. 1/F, Tower C, Parkview Green, 9 Dongdaqiao Lu, the opening of a wildly popular new pub Indian > Dongcheng: Tue- Sun 11.30am-11pm. Sanlitun Chaoyang 朝阳区东大桥路9号侨福芳草地购物中心C branch: 2 Sanlitun Bei Xiaojie, Chaoyang 朝阳座1层(东大桥地铁站) ( 8518 8811) on Xinzhong Lu has shifted most drinkers 区三里屯北小街2号 (6464 2365); Lido branch: 2F, there instead. Raj No.9-3, Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区将台西路 Susu (Vietnamese) > Gulou: 5pm-late, Tue-Fri, 2pm-late Sat-Sun 2-10pm, Tucked away in musty old building just un- 9-3号2层 (8420 0998) 6 DouJiao Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区豆角胡同6号 derneath the drum tower, this curryhouse The first step is finding it. Follow that up with a dreamlike renovated courtyard, ex- (5717 1399) ; Sanlitun: Daily 11:30am-2pm; Sun-Thu may look Chinese but everything on the Sui Ka 5pm-midnight, Fri /Sat 5pm-1am, B12 Xinzhong Street tensive wine list and a listing of top-notch menu is authentic Indian, espcially the Is this what after-work hangouts are 新中街乙12号 (6416 6887, www.greatleapbrewing. Vietnamese curries, banh mi sandwiches, rather fine naan. like in Japan? We’re not sure, but we com) stews, soups and la Vong fish. > Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, 31 Gulou Xidajie hope so: This charming izakaya nails Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼西大街31号 (6401 1675) > Tue- Sun 11.30am-11pm; 10 Qianliang Hutong Heaven Supermarket it when it comes to sake selection and Xixiang, Dongcheng 东城区钱粮胡同西巷10号 (8400 A purgatory of bottles, bongs and bedrag- fried delights to munch alongside it. 2699) gled English teachers, Heaven sells the Ganges >Daily 5pm-1am, Ichibangai First Avenue Food We’ll take the risk of making a bold state- cheapest alcoholic takeaways in town. You

68 | NOVEMBER 2019 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM LISTINGS can also hang around and appreciate the Slow Boat Sanlitun Brewpub ** Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng (next to MOMA > Thurs-Sat 9pm-6.30am. 100m north of Worker’s afterlife (clientele) if you want. Caveat: the This popular microbrewery is a Beijing Cinemateque) 东城区东直门外香河园路1号当代 Stadium West Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场西 food is straight from Hell’s own kitchen. classic (if you haven’t tried the Zombie MOMA园区T8楼北百老汇电影中心北侧 (8400 4774) 门向北100米 (139 119 77989) > Daily 11-4am. 14 Xindong Lu (next to The James Pirate Pale Ale yet, then what are you Joyce), Chaoyang 朝阳区新东路14号 (6415 6513) doing?). Other things to love: quality ales Temple 坛 * MIX that change each season, a massive three- Probably the manliest venue in town, this A bit like a trip to the Forbidden City, Mix Hidden Lounge * story space, and some of the best burgers dimly lit and unventilated space is owned is one of those places in Beijing you have Although frustrating to find, Hidden in town. by rockers (Gao Xu, Gao Jian and Clement to experience before you leave. Not much Lounge rewards the intrepid with good art- > Daily, 11am-late; 6 Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳 Burger) and known for late sets of hard is forbidden in this underground hip-hop work and comfortable seating, suggesting 区南三里屯路6号 (6592 5388) rock, punk and ska, with weekend gigs disco palace and if you don’t leave with a Kasbah, plus well-made drinks at great and DJ sets every fortnight. It offers a long hook-up in tow then you’re doing some- prices (wine from RMB100 a bottle, mix Glen ¥ drinks menu, with plenty of cheap pastis thing very wrong. drinks from RMB25). You’ll probably have Experiences can vary at Glen (we’ve and shooters, but you’ll probably stick to > Daily 8pm-6am, Inside Worker’s Stadium North to call them to find it, though. endured poor service and drinks that are the RMB15 draught. Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场北门内 (6506 9888, > Daily 6pm-1am. Room 101, Bldg 8, CBD Apartments, scandalous at the price), which is located in > Daily, 7pm-late. Bldg B, 206 Gulou Dong Dajie, 6530 2889, 150 1138 2219, [email protected]) Shuanghuayuan Nanli Erqu, Chaoyang 朝阳区双花园 a decidedly downbeat compound. But whis- Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街206号B楼202 (131 南里二区CBD公寓8号楼101屋 (8772 1613) ky lovers have been known to swear by its 6107 0713) Vics Separated at birth from its identical twin selections and dark, intimate atmosphere. Yugong Yishan 愚公移山 * Jane’s & Hooch ¥ * See for yourself. brother, Mix, this is the definition of Gongti We’ve lost more body weight than we’d sweatbox meat-market chic at its very Acclaimed by some foreign press as one >Daily 6.30pm-2am. 203, 2/F, Taiyue Suites Hotel care to remember in YY’s mosh pit. Fortu- of the best bars in the world (cough), this Beijing, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区南三里屯 finest. The Chinese love it – as do moody nately, almost all the acts – usually hip-hop Russians and jailbait students – helping Vics not-so-plain Jane has been at the vanguard 路16号泰悦豪庭2楼203室 (6591 1191) DJs, emo rocks and obscure indie outfits of the South Sanlitun gentrification. It to become one of the most infamous clubs from across the globe – were worth it. The in the capital. serves RMB60-80 measures of your favorite Glen Classic ¥ upstairs bar area is a refuge from the sweat Prohibiotion-era hooches in a fanstastic Tucked away in the grounds of Face hotel, > Daily 8.30pm late, Inside Worker’s Stadium North glands below. Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场北门内 (5293 0333) speakeasy atmosphere, with attentive staff Glen Classic is a Japanese-owned whisky > Daily 7pm-late. 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu (100m west of and unimpeachable cocktails. bar where discerning drinkers can sink Zhangzizhong Lu subway station), Dongcheng 东城 > Daily 8pm-2am, Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang into an arm-chair, glass in hand, and while 区张自忠路3-2号(6404 2711） Sports Bars 朝阳区工体北路4号院 ( 6503 2757) away the hours. Huge range of whiskies The Local * and rums are personally selected by expert Hotel Bars Jing-A Brewpub ** Formerly Brussels, this beery bar has come owner Daiki Kanetaka – let him recommend into its own, with large (yet strangely In just a few years, these guys developed Atmosphere ¥¥ you something special. unobtrusive) screenings of sports and from shady guerrilla brewers to upstanding > Mon-Sat, 7pm-2am, reservation required, Beijing’s highest bar, on the 80th floor of political events, a pub quiz, quality fare and publicans with their own range of souvenir minimum spend RMB200, Face Hotel Courtyard, 26 the 1,082-ft China World Tower, offers 300+ a nice selection of draughts and cocktails. T-shirts. Their bar is a peach: a bricks-and- Dongcaoyuan, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体南路东草园26 swanky cocktails from RMB65 with 360-de- Try the Bourbon Street Ice Tea – you won’t mortar brewpub, which is large, warm and 号 (6551 6788) gree views of the 700AQI PM2.5. sociable, and has up to 16 different beers > Mon-Fri noon-2am, Sat and Sun noon-4am. 80/F, need another. > Daily 11-2am. 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体 on tap. Trouble Bar China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, 北路4号院 (6591 9525) > 57 Xingfucun Zhong Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区幸福村 Beijing’s leading venue for imported craft Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号北京国贸大酒店80 中路57号 beers. Stocks a large draft selection and (6505 2299 ext. 6433) an even larger selection of bottles. Also Paddy O’Shea’s * Mao Mao Chong ** does a nice line in creative cocktails, if Centro ¥ An entire Irish-themed pub, which could The cocktails at Mao’s – such as their brews aren’t your thing. Conveniently Although it’s no longer quite the go-to easily been trasnsported, untouched, from sublime ‘Mala’ Mule, a Sichuan peppercorn- located next to Gung-Ho, hosts a full-sized place for beautiful people it once was, Cen- a back alley in Limerick and gently depos- infused vodka drink that’s a long way from foos-ball table, darts, and plenty of TV’s to tro still draws a cute crowd with its nightly ited in central Beijing. With plenty going Moscow – are unique infusions using accommodate any event, meetings, and jazz performaces, spacious and recently on, including pub quiz and sports. local ingredients and know-how. Grungey gatherings. renovated lounge areas and classic drinks > Dongzhimen: Daily 10am-late, 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区东直门外大街28号 (6592 without being grimey, Mao’s eschews flash > 2-101, China View Building, 2B Gongti Donglu, like the blue-cheese martini. 6290); Sanlitun: 2/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Back Chaoyang (Next To Gung-Ho) 朝阳区工人体育场东路 > Open 24 hours. 1/F, Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua while still keeping it real. And those pizzas. Street 三里屯北路43号同里二层 (6415 0299) 乙2号中国红街2-101叫板比萨隔壁 (8590 0390, trouble- Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉里大饭店1层 > 12 Banchang Hutong, Jiaodaokou, Dongcheng 东 V Sports Spacious, comfortable, huge 城区交道口南大街板厂胡同12号 (6405 5718, www. [email protected], www.trouble.bar) (6561 8833) screens and no rowdy drunken cretins, V maomaochongbeijing.com) Yun Summer Lounge MEI Sports makes a claim for the champion of Beijing sports bars. Mesh ¥ The only open-air roof lounge in Wangfu- One of the livelier hotel bars in town, jing gets set for sunset with hand crafted MEI has a nightly band, serves creatively > Daily 5.30pm-6am, Gongti North Gate East side, Whether it’s an early evening cocktail or a Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北门内东侧 (5293 0333) late-night infusion, Mesh’s moody interior cocktails paired with beautiful Beijing delicious cocktails and overlooks the and underground soundtrack draws the views, modern Mediterranean sharing CCTV ‘trousers.’ Don’t leave without try- bright young things (and on LGBT Thurs- plates and chilling DJ tunes. ing the frightfully delicious Panjiayuan days, quite a few old things, too). > Mon-Thur, 5pm-midnight, Fri-Sat, 5pm-1am, 15/F, Bramble. > Daily 5pm-1am. Building 1, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng Mon-Wed 6pm-2am, Thu-Sat 6pm-3am, Sun 5pm- HAIR SALONS 朝阳区三里屯路11号院1号楼 (6417 6688) District 东城区金鱼胡同8号王府半岛酒店15层 (8516 midnight; 5F Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang Centre, 2888) Hujialou, Chaoyang District朝阳区呼家楼一号京广中 Maggie’s ¥ 心北京瑰丽酒店3层 (6536 0083) A notorious sausage fest (we refer, of 10 Best Livehouses course, to the hot-dog stand outside), O’Bar With both a fantastic cocktail menu and Maggie’s has been providing its special Dusk Dawn Club (DDC) 黄昏黎明俱乐部 one of the finest terraces in the city, NUO comforts for so long, it’s practically a time- Great little livehouse near Meishuguan Hotel’s O’Bar is a sure bet for classy evening honored Beijing brand – although it’s also a with a focus on jazz, folk and indie rock. drinks in the city. bastion of Mongolian culture. Craft beer and whisky means you won’t get > Sun-Thur 8pm-4am, Fri-Sat 8pm-5am, Ritan Park >Sun-Thr:6pm-1am;Fri-Sat:6pm-2am;2 Jiangtai bored of the drinks list quickly. Lu,Chaoyang朝阳区将台路甲2号(5926 8888) South Gate, Chaoyang District 朝阳区日坛公园南 > Tue-Sun 1pm-2am; 14 Shanlao Hutong, Dongcheng 门 (8562 8142) 东城区美术馆后街山老胡同14号 (6407 8969) Xian 仙 Bold multi – element bar Xian on the Parlor School Bar 学校酒吧 * ground floor mixes a pub, whiskey bar, live Learn a few quotes from Gatsby before Crap drinks and regular, unscheduled music venue and games room into one heading to this 20s Shanghai-style speak- fights: no wonder the cool kids adore this vibrant entertainment hotspot. easy and you’ll fit right in. alternative livehouse/ DJ bar, founded by >Daily 5pm-2am, 1/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao > Daily 6pm-2am, 39-8 Xingfuercun, Chaoyang 朝阳区 Beijing and Shanghai rock n’ rollers. 新东路幸福二村39-8 (8444 4135) Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒店1层 > Daily 8pm-late. 53 Wudaoying Hutong, Chaoyang (8414 9810) 朝阳区五道营胡同53号 (6402 8881, 6406 9947) Mai Bar * Understated hutong hideaway with a long Jianghu 江湖酒吧 Nightclubs list of some of the best cocktails in town. This former Qing Dynasty courtyard home > Daily 5pm-late, 40 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng 东城 Chocolate is exactly where you’d take that friend from It’s impossible to discuss Chocolate without 区北锣鼓巷40号 (6406 1871) out of town to prove you’re cool. Its cozy mentioning gold leaf, dwarves, cabaret atmosphere is also its downfall – any show Revolution * dancers and oddly-friendly Russian women. with under 40 people and you’re stuck Timed right, a visit can be raucous fun, with Sanlitun doesnt really do hipster bars but looking through the windows. Hip and if it did, this cramped ode to Maomorabilia bottles of spirits from around RMB200, casually familiar, the jazz and folk bookings cocktails under RMB50 (including the would be it. The East may be red but their keep things low-key enough for the get- cocktails (RMB45) are fit for a Chairman. absinthe-based Flaming Armageddon) and home-for-the-babysitter crowd. regular floor shows. > Daily, 12pm-late, west of Yashow, Gongti Bei Lu, 朝 > 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nan Dajie, > Daily 7pm-6am. 19 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区日阳区工体北路雅秀市场西侧 (6415 8776) Dongcheng 东城区交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号 (6401 坛北路19号 (8561 3988) 5269, site.douban.com/jianghujiubar, jincanzh@ The Brick gmail.com) A Cheers-style atmosphere ensures you’ll Dada * find this neighbourhood drinking hole-in- Hot Cat Club 热力猫 It hasn’t been on the Beijing scene for the brick-wall faux dive bar either cliquey A true stalwart of the Beijing scene, Hot too long, but already Dada is the hippest or inclusive. The heavy-duty cocktails Cat is the type of hard-working venue that hangout in town. Their cosy Gulou confines (including the devastatingly boozy RMB80 helps cement a city’s music scene. under rock house Temple offer an intimate Catherine de France place to nod along to an eclectic range of Terminator) are probably needed for the > Daily 10am-late, 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south Awarded best expat salon in 2014/ 2015, bizarre Wednesday pub quiz. of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng 东城区方家胡同46号 all things electro from the best names on with a trained team of international and > Daily 4pm-late. Unit 2-11, Bldg 2, Tianzhi Jiaozi, 31 (6400 7868) the underground scene. local stylists, colorists and beauticians, this Guangqu Lu (northeast corner of Shuangjing Qiao), > Daily 9pm-late, Rm 101, Bldg B, 206 Gulou Dong salon welcomes all ages and budgets in The Post Mountain 后山 Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街206号B栋101室 Chaoyang 朝阳区双井桥东北角广渠路31号院天之骄子 a modern and relaxed atmosphere for a 2号楼底商2-11 (134 2616 6677) Built into a man-made hill in the center (183 1108 0818) of the MOMA Complex, this new ad- wide range of hair and beauty treatments, include manicure, pedicure and waxing. The Irish Volunteer dition to Beijing’s growing livehouse Lantern * empire is The Hobbit meets Manhattan. Founded by now-defunct Acupuncture Wella, SP, INOA, TIGI Everything – from the red-faced owner to Language: French, English, Spanish, Chi- the grub – is authentically Irish: tinged With as much vibe as a sterile modern- Records, Lantern is a beacon of light in the art gallery. Its imported sound system strip of truly ghastly nightclubs and bars nese, Russian. with alcoholism, doggerel and drunken > East Avenue BLD Ground Floor, No.10 Xindong Lu, regret. A good place to down a pint and a and ramped floor makes for decent known as ‘Gongti.’ Serious about its music, sound and sightlines. it also makes good drinks and attracts Chaoyang 朝阳区新东路10号逸盛阁首层(8442 5120, pizza before heading into town, then. 135 2147 3492, [email protected], > Bldg T8, MOMA, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, > Daily 9pm-2am. 311 Jiangtai Lu (opposite Lido international electronica DJs. Wechat: CDFSalon, www.catherinedefrance.com) Hotel East Gate), Chaoyang 朝阳区将台路311 号 (6438 5581)

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