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Art & Culture 14 How to 42 Culinary Gymnastics: The Ancient Art of Making

Feature Story 16 Beat 44 The Tianjin Blast. It is Time to Change. 40

Cover Story 18 Special Days 46 Annie Pelletier. Perfection of Art.

Restaurant Past Events 48 Flo Brasserie 23 Special Dishes 26 16 Listings Chit Chat 27 46 Tianjin Listing Index 51 TEDA Listing Index 63

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The Club floor accommodations and amenities presented as a Spanish Festival Opening Party “hotel within a hotel” by The Ritz Carlton, Tianjin, feature many Price: 128 CNY/person special services and privileges. Date: 30 August 2015 Venue: BLD Lawn Garden Located on the upper floors of the hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Club is not just about luxurious surroundings. The focal point of The Ritz- Michelin Star Night Carlton Club is a spacious lounge area, furnished to resemble a Exclusive Michelin Gala Dinner at Fire House! comfortable, homely living area. It iswell stocked with books and a variety of international magazines and newspapers. A dedicated Dinner presented by Spanish Michelin Star Chef Carles Tejedor from concierge is always on duty to meet any needs. Oilmotion, former Executive Chef of iconic Michelin-starred Via Veneto Restaurant in Barcelona. 8 course Michelin star taster menu, including authentic Spanish In The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin, there is an added sense of home in The Club designed as a sprawling, yet delicacies. intimate apartment. It is one of the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific region, boasting privacy and elegance throughout. Price: 888 CNY/person Date: 3 to 5 September 2015 Venue: Fire House Singapore Gastronomic Journey @ Pan Pacific Tianjin When Humphrey Met Carles In September, Pan Pacific Tianjin invites guest chef, Andy Oh, from Pan Pacific Orchard. Applauded for Spanish Michelin Star Chef Carles Tejedor from Oilmotion, former his specialties in Nonya Cuisine and Singapore street food, Chef Andy’s innate Executive Chef of iconic Michelin-starred Via Veneto Restaurant in flair for cuisine has been widely recognised over his past 28 years in the Barcelona in cooperation with Executive Chef Humphrey Wang, will industry. He’s won awards for his Famous Peddler’s as well as walk you through an unforgettable Spanish culinary experience. his nomination for World Luxury Award 2014 as the Executive Chef of the Year. Eat until your heart is content with the best of Singapore’s dishes including Price: 258 CNY/person, Spanish Lunch Buffet (Saturday & Sunday) Char Kway Teow, Hainanese Chicken Rice and . 388 CNY/person, Spanish Dinner Buffet Price: 198 CNY net/person, with a special offer of “Buy 3 Get 1 Free” Date: 6 to 27 September, 2015 Date: 03-30 September Venue: BLD Lawn Garden Time: Thursday-Saturday evenings (18:00 – 21:00) For more information and reservations, please contact : Outdoor Beer and BBQ Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel, BLD at +86 22 5822 3160 / 3161 @ Holiday Inn Tianjin Aqua City Holiday Inn Tianjin Aqua City opens its outdoor beer and BBQ for the summer! Come to our outdoor venue and enjoy beer with your friends and family. Deal is inclusive of selected brews, skewers, casseroles and stir-fried seafood etc, plus free salads, fruit and ice cream.

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10 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 11 The Essential Status Symbol @ The Astor Hotel Tartufo Show your appreciation to your family, friends, colleagues and clients with the essential Mid-Autumn Festival @ Riviera gift box of deluxe moon cakes from The Astor Hotel. Choose from a variety of flavours, including lotus seed paste with egg yolk, bean paste, tea flavours or low Truffle infused cuisine, served by gram table-side and meticulously sugar options, all attractively wrapped and packaged. concocted dining menu. Our experienced chef team will present a Price: CNY 198 per box seasonal tartufo menu for the feast “black diamond” with authority Mediterranean cuisines. Don’t miss the best season for this delicacy. Date: August to September, 2015 A-la carte menu is available Venue: Shui An Restaurant, Haihe River Wing, 2F Date: 1st – 30th September, 2015 33, Taier Zhuang Road, Heping District, the Astor Hotel, a Luxury Venue: Riviera, 1F Collection Hotel, Tianjin For more information or to make a reservation, please call 022-58526888 ext.8920 Spanish Food Festival @ Elements

Hilton Tianjin Eco-City presents Spanish cuisine to Tianjin to help mark this season. Our chefs will lead you into the second stop of our World’s Food Festival---Spain by using passionate Spanish flavours. Hot & Sexy Latin Flavours @ The Westin Tianjin This autumn, Chef Alain Mendiola from Havana will bring his unique Price: 298 CNY/person. Follow the hotel official Wechat, enjoy Fans style of Latin flavours to the Westin. Privilege: 200 CNY/ person. Price: CNY 288+15% service charge/person for Latin Style Dinner Buffet Time: August 17-September 30 17:30-21:30 (Every Friday and Saturday) (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) Venue: No. 82 Dong Man Zhong Lu, Sino-Singapore Eco-City, Tianjin. Venue: Level 1 Seasonal Tastes For more information or reservations, please call: +86 22 5999 8888 Date: 15 -30 September, 2015

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12 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 13 oodles are an excellent hand-pulled (or ) with a nonchalant turn of his food choice for the from Shaanxi province, sliced shoulders, are finally dropped into nutritionally-inclined, noodles (or daoxiaomian) of a bowl of hot stock. Noodles must N have both a springy and a chewy providing a dietary balance Shanxi province, and dandan Culinary Gymnastics: and a flavourful gastronomic noodles (or dandanmian) from experience. They are low in Sichuan..However the noodles calories, and high in protein and are prepared it is customary carbohydrates. in China to slurp while eating The Ancient Art of Noodle Making are generally made from wheat as a means of expressing your By Malaka Yattigala flour, rice flour, or different types enjoyment of the food.You of starches made from mung will see many people indulge 在中国悠久的传统美食文化中，面条是历史最悠久的主食之一。面条是一种制作简单，食用方便，营养丰 beans. Wheat flour noodles in this tradition as you travel 富，即可主食又可快餐的健康保健食品。早已为世界人民所接受与喜爱。面条的做法五花八门，有打卤 are commonly produced and around China. 面，锅盖面，炸酱面等等。今天请跟着小编一起领略一下面条的艺术吧！ consumed in northern China, , the capital of while rice flour noodles are more province is believed to be the typical in the south. home to the finest hand-pulled noodles. The old ways are still the best when it comes texture to please experienced to handmade palates.One way to get the dough noodles. Noodle exactly right is to use an ash that makers still contains potassium carbonate, knead, twist, which affects the wheat gluten in braid, loop the dough. and stretch the The Xiaomian is dough several another favourite delicacy. A times before cold salad comes with carrots, breaking off a seaweed, thin and worked chunk lots of spice reminding the diner Longevity, ubiquity and frugality to stretch into a long skein of of Chongqing’s former allegiance have all given noodles extra layers dough. This then goes to the point to Sichuan. The beef noodle of meaning in Chinese culture. where it is torn into thick strips dish come in a super spicy and Long noodles have come to before the culinary gymnastic sour . The noodles are thin signify long life and respect for performance begins: Stretching and smooth, with a hand-pulled the elderly hence it’s considered the dough, whirling it about, texture, swimming in a hot and unlucky to cut a cooked noodle. laying it out, letting it rest, folding sour broth. They can also be offered as a gift it and finally refolding it. The chef China gave noodles to the world. at a burial. You will notice as a works hard until it becomes thin The earliest record of their foreigner when you make friends strips of pale noodles, which, popularity was found in a book with Chinese people for the first from the Eastern Han Dynasty, time there is a high probability almost 2,000 years ago. In 2005, that you’ll be invited to have long archaeologists at the Lajia site noodles as gesture of long-term along the Yellow River in Qinghai friendship. found an earthenware bowl that Noodles are served and eaten would have contained noodles. hot or cold, boiled, steamed, stir- It wasestimated to be roughly fried, deep-fried, or in soup. Each 4,000 years old. During the Song city has its own specialty. Perhaps Dynasty (960-1279 CE) at the the most famous examples height of Silk Road trade cities are soy bean paste noodles (or like Chang’an (today’s Xi’an) even ) found in Beijing, had 24-hour noodle shops -the ancient pioneers of !

14 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 15 The Tianjin blast. It is time to change.

2015年8月12日23:30左右，位于天津滨海新区塘沽开发区的天津东疆保税港区瑞海国际物流有限公司所属危险 品仓库发生爆炸。现场火光冲天，在强烈爆炸声后，高数十米的灰白色蘑菇云瞬间腾起。随后爆炸点上空被火光 染红，现场附近火焰四溅。此次爆炸造成了巨大的损失，也为附近的居民造成了巨大的不便。

n August, 12 a series of explosions occurred in the Tianjin Binhai For people living in Tianjin, the new area at a “dangerous goods” warehouse. The initial reports explosion was a huge shock – Ocould not give any precise information, but pointed to the Binhai is only 50 km away from industrial accident. Chinese media announced that the already famous the municipality. People are Tianjin explosions took part in Ruihai Logistics, a company handling worried: pollution that already hazardous materials. Over 100 fire trucks were sent to the distressed existed now can increase and area to put out the fire and rescue injured. For several days, firemen become an even bigger issue. were spreading foam and sand on the burning areas. A lot of questions Watching videos online, listening and shock remains after the danger is behind us. to the news and receiving calls from friends and family overseas – According to Chinese and foreign authorities, even if some chemicals all this leaves everyone scared of were released, they would not spread far – around 4-5 km from the the consequences that the Tianjin blast epicentre. Areas, that can contain hazardous chemicals, are under blast may bring. But, according the expertise of professionals, and people are evacuated. However, to the expertises and ecological the economy and society. The education in universities, citizens of Binhai were advised to avoid contact with the rain and not authorities, that continue to Tianjin blast is not the only “boom” restriction of smoking in public to use tap water for some time after the explosion took place. Traces monitor the situation, are now that happened for the past period places, etc. – Chinese society of cyanide have been found in water samples near the Tianjin Port, but assuring – there is no abnormal – according to media reports surely tries to make it right. If the State Oceanic administration insures – the content index is below rise of chemicals in the air water explosions in Jiangsu, Fujian and before China was on the path the limit. and soil. occurred this year. It of “progress at any cost”, now it shows that the picture of ultimate realises that sometimes the price It’s no wonder, the Tianjin explosion, as it was, left the community in The Chinese economy is growing development still has some flaws. of economical growth can be too China devastated and the rest of the world shocked and compassionate. rapidly, exploding. Cities , that we high. After wearing masks outside Web sites all over the world before and now are transmitting various saw and remember 10-15 years But, talking about explosions and checking air quality in special amateur videos, recorded by ago, now look like pictures from and failings of the environmental applications became normality, citizens during the blast. In the a futuristic movie – skyscraper safety, lets not forget about it is time to change and reform. pictures – injured people, broken forests, loaded with all kind of steps already taken by Chinese That’s why now every single houses, deserted factories and, of infrastructure. Tianjin, as one government to improve the Chinese student knows about course, the blast. Foreign media of the largest cities in China, is situation. Certainly, there were a the environment’s importance, are reporting the death toll, talking developing no slower – for the lot of changes to avoid the side streets and subways are full of about cyanide and counting cost past several years it changed effect of light-speed progress- environmental protection posters, of the explosions for China, as beyond recognition. But the environmental degradation. and, as a result, more bright days many companies now prefer other right and equal doze of growth Reducing amount of cars, in Tianjin. northern ports. should come to every sector of implementation of environmental

16 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 17 Annie Pelletier Perfection of Art

When I paint, the sea roars The others splash about in the bath

Salvador Dali said once, pointing out the mysterious way artists see the world. Now, in the heart of Tianjin, we meet a brilliant woman and painter, whose vision of the world can impress even sophisticated the most sophisticated of critics, Annie Pelletier.

Annie is a Canadian painter, who has been living and working in Tianjin since July. She is a charming, glowing and warm person; her family says she was born with a smile on her face.

She meets the Tianjin Plus team at her studio, in downtown Tianjin. Everything there helps create a special mood: light music, amazing views, tonnes of paintbrushes, vibrant colours and, of course, a lot of paintings – both finished and works in progress. She talks about life, art and her inspiration with a radiant smile on her face: “Being an artist is a part of my happiness…Because, when you do, what you love, it’s easy to be happy and cheerful. I am always excited to look at the bright side of things, reflecting it in my art.” Indeed, with a single glance at her work, you will notice they are full of light. Whatever she paints – landscapes, buildings, bottles of wine with bunches of grapes or more abstract works – all of them have a special meaning and mirror her bright personality.

18 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 19 Chinese connection Further plans and future For some years Annie Pelletier has inspiration been living in China. Recently, she Annie Pelletier’s first exhibition moved from Nanjing to Tianjin was in 1990. Since then she has with her family. Of course, China made more than 40 solo and is an amazing place for an artist – group exhibitions. Her work signs of its rich culture and history is recognised by the artistic are on every corner. “Inspiration is community and her paintings all around us here. With my family and murals have gained much we saw a lot of things- the Great popularity. And she doesn’t want Wall, antique places… Dragons! to stop! “If I could, I would just Who doesn’t like dragons?” A paint all day and every day.” Annie touch of Chinese culture can be says, “My family also supports seen in many Annie’s paintings and encourages me. Painting and and murals. One she takes special creating something new- that’s pride in is a painting, based on the what makes me forget about Chinese novel “Dream of the Red time!” Chamber” (Chinese: “红楼梦”). It shows the scene when a princess visits her parents for the last time, visit her website to find out more before marrying the emperor. This stunning woman isn’t just an about our famous gifted “fellow- This 4-metre painting is very dear artist. She is a caring mum, and countryman”, Annie Pelletier: to the artist as the princess came wife. Annie is also fond of music www.anniepelletier.com from Nanjing, where Annie lived. and culture, cooking, practising Artistic life The painting entitled, “Le retour yoga and spending time with de la Princesse YuanChun,” is a family. Her hobby is to enjoy life! ”Flowers! They are never perfect and always perfect! It’s easy to paint mixture of traditional Chinese them,” she laughs. Daisies, sunflowers and irises have become a leitmotif symbols with floral motifs, mild of her paintings. She started to paint them, when she was only 12. Of shapes and bright colours. course at that time she was still just learning, drawing from pictures. Annie had several exhibitions Annie was and is inspired by some famous artists, especially Salvador while living in Nanjing. And, Dali. No, you won’t find any long-legged elephants or liquid clock in of course, she is now eager to Annie’s paintings, but you definitely will discover perfect shading and Annie admires people who can show and share her creations perspective. speak Chinese and hopes to be with Tianjin, especially her latest fluent herself one day. Sometimes works. Annie has a plan to hold she uses Mandarin to name her her first solo exhibition here this paintings. One of them, “Guanxi”is autumn. In the meantime, you can When she decided to become a professional, her 10 hours per week The St. Regis Tianjin an intricate twist of ribbons. It quickly grew to 40, and then she couldn’t stop. “What triggered that looks inspired and is filled with is… I didn’t want to draw from pictures anymore. I started to create meaning. flowers. After – ribbons. And now, all ideas just come to my mind, I put it on canvas.” Annie is passionate about her art. She has more than 10 paintings on the go, and she works on them all at the same time. But, her work is never “skin-deep”, otherwise… “I’ll take scissors. If I do In Annie’s portfolio, right next to something it should be perfect. I am a perfectionist after all”, says Annie. “Floral” and “Art of vine” we can see an impressive collection of work inspired by China. There are all these places and symbols Annie is a member of the Canadian Federation of Art and she earned that are familiar to all of us: The a lot of public recognition for her work. A lot of people all over Canada, Great Wall, dragons, lotuses, Europe and, now, in China buy her creations. chrysanthemums, lucky fish etc. Annie is fond of China – it’s obvious.

20 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 21 Flo Brasserie: Taste traditional gourmet French dishes

福楼集团是法国本土餐饮最大的餐饮集团， 百年历史的沉淀使其成就为巴黎餐饮文化瑰宝。 作为法国餐饮业的领军者，福楼在全世界范围内开办有320多家连锁店， 巴黎、巴塞罗那、阿姆斯特丹、迪拜、北京、莫斯科⋯⋯ 每天有数万名客人享受着福楼热情亲切的服务。 而这一次，福楼集团选择在天津开设其在中国的第二家连锁店， 选址在意式风情街光复道37号。 今天，请跟着小编一起体验一下优雅的法餐吧！

22 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 23 there was a creamy mayonnaise that added flavour yet preserved the sweet, mild fresh taste of the seafood. The manager told us that they have over 30 kinds of different sauces to pair with their fresh seafood. No. 37 Guangfu Road Italian Style Town With any French restaurant, foie gras and escargots are Hebei District a must. Flo does not disappoint! Their goose liver is Tianjin 300010 flown in from France and paired with a bread that best suits the richness of the foie gras. . Figs and apricots, a special dish from Flo’s chefs, matched the heavy flavours that come with the goose liver pate. The escargots were prepared with a garlic, butter, and parsley sauce that rivalled the best I’ve tried in France or New York.

For our main course, we tried an Icelandic Cod Filet with Flo’s own creamy special sauce and Spanish chorizo as well as an ultra-thick and tender beef sirloin with a black pepper sauce and two kinds of potato. Both dishes practically melt in your mouth.

For dessert, there is a great selection of crème brulee, pastries, macaroons and ice alking into Flo, you are transformed by the surroundings of old Paris. But it’s cream that are the finale to a perfect meal when paired with a cup of coffee or tea. not only the decoration that resembles a traditional Parisian brasserie, all of the Wdishes on the menu follow the recipes from the Michelin starred Flo Brasserie Flo’s English speaking staff cater to your every whim and anticipate every need. With in Paris. At the door, you are greeted and led to a cushioned seat with a white table cloth more than 100 years of experience, Michelin starred chefs, restaurants in France, Beijing, resembling the original Flo Brasserie that was opened in 1901 in a Paris train station. and Tianjin, they clearly know how to do Haute French Cuisine..

Flo, located in the Tianjin Italian Style Street has been open for nearly 5 years. The building itself is a historic building showcasing the Italian Style Street’s European architecture. Originally the house belonged to Zeng Guoquan, a prominent era military leader. Opening the menu, I was amazed with the array of traditional gourmet French dishes. The menu is in French with English and Chinese descriptions. Every dish is designed by Flo’s chefs with sauces, wine and bread pairings in mind. For example, choosing a certain type of oyster or goose liver pate, the server will recommend for you one of their many types of fresh baked bread, always hot and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, a specific French wine, and the appropriate sauce to suit the dish. We sampled a six course set menu. The seafood was a sampling of French oysters, conch, and shrimp flown in by air, paired with a fine French Cabernet Sauvignon, two kinds of sauces handpicked by the chef, and wine vinegar. They have 13 different kinds of fresh oysters, flown in from around the world for you to try. The fresh shrimp were fantastic on top of a slice of whole wheat French bread with their custom red sauce. For the conch,

24 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 25 Baked Silver Cod @ Renaissance Tianjin TEDA Can you tell us a bit about yourself in a few 188 CNY/person sentences? Red wine boiled onion, Parmesan cheese and herbs I was born in a small village near Valencia, but I have never felt too attached to it because I started totravel when I was very young and since then I haven’t been able to stay home for more than three months in a row. I love travelling and of course exploring new places and cultures. I also love reading and don’t feel like myself unless I carry a book with me. The Sea Bass @ BENE, Sheraton Tianjin Binhai Hotel Is it true that you are good at cooking Paella? We recommend eating at BENE the sea bass. They prefer cooking by Hahahaha…I am probably the worst cook sautéing to stewing fennel; they just fast sautéing the fennel with orange Ana Peña Fabra you will ever meet. I cannot cook at all cubes and capers, so they can get the fennel hard and flavored. Secondly, but my Sangria recipe is the best and if we are strongly suggested their sauce which is combined with lemon grass, you ask I can also make great Mojitos. saffron, cream and orange juice. It’s pretty light, refreshing and healthy. What makes you want to live in Tianjin? Bene Italy Restaurant & Bar is opening daily and launch often I cannot explain how it happened but even though Tianjin is a huge city I feel cozy promotions, such a free glass of beer for all consumptions. livinghere. Although my experience in China can be defined as a rollercoaster trip, with many ups and downs, most of the time I have been lucky with the friends I have made here. They help me enjoy this experience, and mostly they are the ones that make me want to stay here. Signature Salmon Sushi Plate @ GEBA How will you describe BingJiang Dao? A sampler of different types of GEBA's finest salmon sushi prepared by their Crazy and noisy, there is always something going on there, from a street market to Japanese Executive Chef a rock band. Also, I love walking around BingJiang Dao and trying to learn about the Chinese way of living. Venue: Holiday Inn Tianjin Riverside Hotel GEBA Japanese Restaurant Are you a big fashionistatrying new trends and styles all the time? Definitely not, I have always had my own sense of style but I must admit that since I’ve been living in Tianjin - being exposed to Chinese and Asian trends - I have found myself liking and wearing things that I would have never worn before. Why do you like to travel so much? I need to travel every certain amount of time or I begin to feel like I have been caged for too long. I also like travelling under my own terms and when I explore a different city or country I like to blend in with the locals and not look like the Kiss Parma @ Pizza Matta typical tourist. Pizza Matta features traditional Italian pizza, with a particular focus on the What would your life be like if not for the China experience? Neapolitan style. It boasts traditional recipes and high quality ingredients. Through Working in China was never my goal or even part of my future plans, fate brought the glass window of the open kitchen, you can watch the pizza being made by me here for some reason that I still don’t understand. So if I wasn’t in China I hand from the kneading of the dough to the extraction of the tempting steaming would probably be in Spain working as a teacher…or anywhere else, who knows? hot disc from the oven. You must try the Kiss Parma (CNY78) with mozzarella cheese, parma ham, tomato and arugula. What’s your favourite famous quote? My favorite quote is by Charlie Chaplin, “a day without smiling is a lost day.” I try Address: No.4001, 4F, Riverview Place, 238 Liu Wei Lu, Hedong District to live my life according to this mantra. It doesn’t exactly mean carpe diem or go Tel: 022-24268326 hard or go home, but try to be happy with your daily life and find the beauty in Opening time: 10:00-22:00 those things that you have to do and your life will suddenly become better.

26 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 27 tepping out in style By: Oshani Silva

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28 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 29 Accreditation Success!

Over the summer the International School of Tianjin (IST) received formal notification from the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and from each of the three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP) that IST has once again been successful in gaining full Nursery to Grade 12 accreditation. The Council of International Schools (CIS) went further and has requested that the school allow them to use IST’s documentation as a global exemple for all other CIS schools. This is wonderful praise for IST, and recognition of the efforts of all members of the IST community in working together on the important process of self-reflection and improvement.

Outstanding IB Diploma Examination Results

The students of the International School of Tianjin’s Class of 2015 have passed the rigorous IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma exams held in May 2015 with flying colours. 100% of the IST IB Diploma students were successful in passing their final examinations and all earned full IB Diplomas. The students also maintained IST’s record of an average IB Diploma total score of 35 (the world average is 30), with 84% of IST students exceeding the world average. Such greatresults are a testimony to the hard work of IST graduates, the patient support of their parents and the expert and skilled mentoring of their teachers. The IST community is immensely proud of the students of the Class of 2015, and of the learning programmes at IST.

今年夏天，IST 收到了国际学校理事会等协会的正式通知，证明IST 再次成功地获得从 幼儿园到12年级的认可。国际学校理事会对于IST 的这次认可，对于其学校和所有成员 都起到了重要的鼓励，祝愿他们在未来的发展中更上一层楼！

30 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 31 男人们经常会觉得，自己追到了一个女生，就等于获得了一个长期的契 约一样，不用担心女生会背着自己和其他的男人交往。但如果你关注身 边各种圈子的变化，你就会发现，当女生觉得眼前这个男生难以让她找 回当初感觉的时候，她们往往会另寻新欢。如果发现了自己的女朋友有 可能欺骗自己，男人们又该如何应对呢？

“Dear TJ Plus editors, I am pretty sure my girlfriend is considering cheating on me. I always see her looking at and flirting with other men. She also spends a lot of time on WeChat and other social networking apps. What should I do about it?” Mr. Guo

Angela says Well I for one love to check out other men, talk to them and hangout as friends. But it dosen't mean any kind of intimate relationship, it’s just we girls like the attention of male counterparts and also like to check what’s going on in their lives, whom they are going out with etc.

If you feel intimidated by this sort of practice by your girlfriend you need to figure out a way to make her interested in other things. Go out with her, get involved in exciting activities, and travel to different places so that you will spend more time together, depending on each other. This will make all the difference.

Daemon says Let’s be honest here my friend. If you have caught her flirting and looking at other men several times, then the overwhelming likelihood is that she probably wants to go out with someone else for a change. Sadly, nobody in life is perfect and everyone gets hurt by the people they love. The good news is that when you accept the truth you can stop feeling sorry for yourself and start living.

Given all of the heartache you have undoubtedly suffered at this woman’s hands you probably need to head out for a good few drinks and have some fun in one of the city’s nightclubs. There are plenty of nice single ladies in Tianjin waiting to meet someone like you. When you go out and find a new partner you will soon forget about your current girlfriend who, by the sound of things, isn’t worth the bother anyway. Stop wasting your

Need a relationship advice? Email us at [email protected] 32 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 33 How good TEETH are the new sign of social status

完美的微笑是社交的名片，一口整齐洁白的牙齿更能赢得人气。牙齿好坏，不仅关乎健康，而 且关乎面子。牙齿不雅，社交场上你还能那么自信吗？初次见面时一个标准的微笑，就是社交 礼仪中必不可少的一个环节，而一口整齐、健康的牙齿，就是人们自身影响力的象征。那么， 对于那些已经出现牙齿问题的社交人士来说，要怎样才能改变这一局面呢？本期我们特地来讨 论一下这个问题。

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34 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 35 Holiday Inn Tianjin Riverside Beer Garden crooked teeth can have •Love at First Sight: Not someone with a nice smile on one's social life and if you have crooked teeth. than someone with a good how they are perceived by When it comes to attracting job, outfit, or car. Beer and Barbeque others, including: a possible mate on a dating •The Want List: Having •Making a Lasting site, those with straight an attractive smile is Impression: It's important teeth are seen as 57% something important to under the Tianjin Eye to have attractive teeth more likely than those many Americans. Close By: Jon Martin as part of a smile because with crooked teeth to get a to three in five (57%) pearly whites make a date based on their picture Americans would rather 激情盛夏，啤酒和烧烤的搭配又逐渐进入了都市的夜生活，往年随处 lasting first impression. alone. have a nice smile than clear 可见的路边摊已经被注重饮食健康的食客们所摒弃，如今环境优雅装 Nearly one-third (29%) •Crooked Teeth = Dull skin. What's more, 87% 修前卫的时尚餐厅已经成为人们的新宠。天津海河假日酒店就是这么 of Americans say the first Social Life: Nearly two in would forego something aspect of someone's face five (38%) Americans would for a year in order to have 一个合适的地方，夜幕来临，人们可以在其特别打造的啤酒花园里来 they typically notice is his or consider not going on a a nice smile for the rest of 放松心情，结束劳累的一天。 her teeth, and 24% say this second date with someone their life; more than one- is also the facial aspect that who has misaligned teeth. third of these folks would they remember the most Far fewer would ditch give up dessert (39%) or after meeting someone. someone who lives with his vacations (37%). •Straight Teeth = Success: or her parents (23%). ummer nights are a great From Tuesday to Sunday, Several of the long staying These thoughts also extend •Straight Teeth = Good Given the emphasis placed chance to spend some the friendly and talented guests in the hotel come to perceptions regarding Personality: People connect on straight teeth, there time outdoors with family two piece band from the down for dinner and a few an individual's potential for more positive descriptions is now a modern way for S or friends while enjoying a tasty Philippines performs a drinks every night, and they professional and financial with men and women who adults and kids to straighten brew and a few snacks. This range of songs in 8 different really feel like a family, with success. When looking at have straight teeth than their teeth that can be summer, there’s no better place to languages. They’ve been in the band members and images, Americans perceive those who have crooked done without most people do that than the Beer Garden at China for more than 4 years manager sitting down to those with straight teeth to teeth. Those with straight even knowing they are in the Holiday Inn Tianjin Riverside. and have developed a huge chat with them, introduce be 45% more likely than teeth are 21% more likely treatment. Clear aligners fan base with return hotel them to Tianjin and make those with crooked teeth to to be seen as happy, 47% such as Invisalign and Located just next to the customers and Tianjiners them feel at home. get a job when competing more likely to be viewed Invisalign Teen® straighten Haihe River and the Tianjin alike. with someone who has as being healthy and 38% teeth like metal braces, yet Eye, you can enjoy the The backdrop at night time a similar skill set and more likely to be perceived they are more comfortable, cool evening river breeze is beautiful with the neon experience. They are also as smart. less intrusive to people's and a lively atmosphere ring of the Tianjin Eye seen as 58% more likely •A Nice Smile Goes a Long lifestyles and make while choosing from one illuminating the stage. A to be successful, as well Way: Nearly three in four maintaining good hygiene of their 30 different beers great place to relax after as 58% more likely to be (73%) Americans would much easier because they from around the world. a long day at work or for wealthy. be more likely to trust are removable. You name it, they’ve got it. a date night out on the Drinks are very affordable weekend. too starting at only 25 CNY. Beer, BBQ, music, and friendly If beer isn’t people. Stop by and meet your thing, The BBQ menu has American some new friends, while try one of and German staples like relaxing under the moonlight their frozen hamburgers, fries, steaks, with an ice cold beer. That’s Hawaiian pork knuckles and sausages, what summer nights are all Cocktails and from 18:00 to 20:30:30 about. complete Tuesday to Sunday they have with over a great happy hour special. Holiday Inn Tianjin Riverside the top fruit 100 CNY for a choice of a Hotel, front parking lot, Phoenix garnishes BBQ meal set and All You Shopping Mall A, Haihe East and a tiki Can Drink German Hofbrau Road, Hebei District, Tianjin cup. Draft Beer. (Next to the Tianjin Eye).

36 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 37 The Beard Diaries By: Oshani Silva

eards have been in fashion recently with many men embracing their facial hair. Not all men find it easy to grow facial hair, the added itchy, fuzzy Bgrowing in phase is of no help either. Weather your growing a beard to be Dumbledore for Halloween or gearing up for Movember there are a few things you can do to help it grow thicker and faster. While the rate and thickness of growth you produce will be dependent on your age and genetics, one thing all men lack is patience, so be patient and give your beard the tools to grow.

随着审美潮流的不断发展，胡型已经成为了型男的标准门槛，留了胡子的男士会更加成熟、阳刚，但是胡子可以 说是一把双刃剑，留着好看的胡子，你就是集时尚、时髦于一体的型男，如果留的不好，你也许就是别人眼里的 邋遢大叔。那么为了让更多的男士走在潮流的道路上，小编特意写了一篇关于胡子保养的文章，请大家一起来学 习一下如何打理以及保养胡须！

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38 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 39 the invitation to showcase more emphasis on Mobile QQ. her skills in front of Chinese promotion, hoping to take • Via the WePiao ticketing Tianjin Open 2015: tennis fans for a second Tianjin Open’s reputation to hotline: 4001 100 100 year running. Ahead of the next level and draw an this year’s Tianjin Open, even bigger crowd. Offline ticket sales will be Bigger and Better than Ever! Hingis said she had been available through TJPIAO. By Iain McKinnell impressed by how far the Organisers announced COM tournament has come since that tickets will be made 2015年WTA天津网球公开赛将于10月在天津团泊国际网球中心举行。瑞士名将辛吉斯以及WTA2014年度最 its inaugural event last year available through the As well as being more 受欢迎球员A•拉德万斯卡、捷克新秀卡洛琳娜•普利斯科娃等两位目前单打世界排名前十的球员已经确认参 and is excited to see how Tianjin Open’s official affordable, Tianjin Open 赛，瑞士新星本西奇以及“津门小花”郑赛赛也将到场助阵。本期我们就来介绍一下球员阵容以及相关情况。 much it has improved, “I ticketing partner WePiao, 2015 will also be much really enjoyed playing in the which allows tennis fans to more accessible than last Tianjin Open last year.” take advantage of an early year’s event. Special shuttle bird discount of 20%. Other buses between downtown The players will be special price initiatives Tianjin, Jinghai and the competing for a massive introduced for this year’s Tianjin Tuanbo International prize after organisers tournament include student Tennis Centre will be doubled the prize money tickets, family packages and arranged. Details will be from last year up from VIP Hospitality packages. announced shortly before USD 250,000 to half a the event kicks-off next million! But that’s not all month. that’s changed since last year's staging - which saw Tianjin Open 2015 is American Alison Riske shaping up to be an exciting crowned as champion. The tournament as organisers new venue they’ll be playing continue build its reputation at has a centre court that as one of the best events on The Women’s Tennis Tianjin Open organisers This year, World Number 8 seats 3,500 people, as well the WTA circuit. If you want Association’s presence have announced that Pliskova has won the title as 12 outdoor courts with to secure a ticket to one of in the Asia-Pacific region three WTA Top 20 players in Prague and reached the lights, four indoor courts Tianjin’s biggest sporting has gotten stronger and will headline this year’s final of four other events, to and a tennis club. There will events and see some of the stronger over the last few tournament, which will be push herself into the Top 10 also be improvements in world’s best tennis players years. Another example held October 12-18 at the for the first time. She said, technology, allowing players competing right on your of that presence was Tianjin Tuanbo International “I am looking forward to to feel more confident in doorstep, you’re encouraged the launch of the Tianjin Tennis Centre. my first trip to Tianjin this those crucial line-calls that Tickets can be purchased to get your tickets early - Open, one of six WTA-level October. I have heard that can quickly turn the balance through a variety of before they all sell out! tournaments in China in The dazzling new lineup will it is a beautiful city with a of a close match. As Top platforms including the 2014. be led by homegrown talent strong tennis history.” 20 player Radwanska, who Tianjin Open official and tennis prodigy Zheng confirmed her participation website: www.tianjinopen. Next month sees Tianjin Saisai, Wimbledon finalist Others rejoiced at the in June says, “Tianjin Open com, or through the various welcome back some of the Agnieszka Radwanska, opportunity to return to has invested significantly WePiao platforms: world’s best women tennis rising Czech Republic star Tianjin. Rising Swiss star to make some great • Website: show.wepiao. players to compete in the Karolina Pliskova and Swiss Bencic will be hoping she improvements including com. city’s premier international legend Martina Hingis. can go one better than the addition of Hawk-Eye, • “Shows and Tournaments” tournament. It will be just Fresh off the biggest title of last year as she returns which will make this year’s column in the “Movie the second time the Chinese her career in Toronto, last to Tianjin for the second tournament more attractive Tickets” section at city has played host to a year's runner-up, 17-year- consecutive year. and competitive.” WeChat Wallet on WTA tour event, but the old Belinda Bencic of WeChat, new edition promises to be Switzerland is also looking Martina Hingis, the original According to Stephen • Clicking “Show bigger and better than forward to returning to “Swiss Miss”, needs no Duckitt, the tournament Tickets” column in the ever before – time to get Tianjin - the tournament introduction and Tianjin is director, this year, “Movies and Shows” excited tennis fans! where it all started! lucky that she has accepted organisers have put section at QQ Wallet on

40 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 41 How to Become a Mandarin Master 普通话学习起来对于中国人来讲是很容易的，但是对于土生土长的外国人 来说难于上青天。其实，学习任何语言都是有技巧的，重要的是要客服心 in Three Simple Steps 里障碍，要多找人练习不要怕说错了而不敢说。下面就让小编教给大家一 By Michael Dow 些如何让你从张嘴难成为普通话大师的技巧。

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42 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 43 The Hidden Kingdom: Quirky bars! By Robert Underwood

酒吧，顾名思义，是指提供啤酒、葡萄酒、洋酒、鸡尾酒等各种酒精类饮料的场所。酒。“吧”， 它 的本义是指一个由木材、金属或其它材料制成的长度超过宽度的台子。顾名思义，酒吧也就是卖酒的柜 台。随着社会的商业化发展，酒吧已经从最早的小酒馆转变为商业时代的时尚消费空间。那么，作为大 都市的北京又有哪些新奇特的酒吧呢？让小编带领大家一起来感受一下吧！

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44 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 45 Oktoberfest Begins (19 September) After all that hard work Special Days you have put in so far this year it is time to kick back and enjoy yourself with a few glasses of refreshing of September 2015 German beer. The much anticipated Oktoberfest By Tracy Hall kicks off on September Confucius Day 19th this year. There will certainly be no shortage of (29 September) places in Tianjin where you Confucius, or can join in the fun. 9/11 Remembrance as he is known to the VJ Day WW2 Chinese, is undoubtedly (11 September) The Italian Style Town, one of the most influential (2 September) in particular, is home to The terrorist attacks that ancient philosophers of all some of the most authentic The bloodiest war in the took place in the United time. The man was a truly German themed venues you history of humanity finally States on this fateful day polymath. His teachings will find in this corner of the came to an official end were without doubt one of have had a profound globe. No doubt they will on this day in 1945. After the most profound moments impact on Chinese and be celebrating in style this millions had lost their in recent history. Everyone other Asian cultures. It Oktoberfest. Don’t miss the lives on both sides of the of a certain age remembers is simply impossible to fun! conflict, September 2nd where they were when they understand the social fabric was the day when the heard about the destruction of East Asian societies official celebrations for the of The World Trade Centre without studying the allied victory over Japan in New York and the impact of Confucianism. were held after the battered subsequent hijackings that On September 29th this nation finally surrendered, took place. What happened year, why not broaden your signalling the end of the changed the world forever. understanding of China by Second World War. cracking open a guide to his This year, as always, the work? This year, China will mark world will remember those the 70th anniversary of brave souls who lost their the event with a special lives during the most tragic three day national holiday. and most terrifying terrorist While we will all enjoy our attack to ever hit the hard earned time off work Western world. we should also take a few moments to remember the tragedy of this horrific chapter in human history 9月有很多不平凡的日子，二战纪 and hope that it never happens again. 念日，9/11纪念日等等。此外，还 有令人愉快的啤酒节以及影响深远 的孔子日。让我们来一起迎接着不 平凡的9月吧！

46 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 47 The Astor Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tianjin SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, TIANJIN successfully held 2015 “Only You” Summer Wedding Show CELEBRATES ITS 1ST ANNIVERSARY

The Astor Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tianjin joined with first class brands such as the Nice Wedding Consulting Company, JIN Bridal and Aston Martin, as well as the most influential female online community Belle8 to present the most luxurious and customised summer wedding show “Only You” on August 8th, 2015.

General Manager Mr. Peter Nast welcomed the distinguished guests and couples with a passionate speech and introduced the unique features of the wedding Hall. To leave the guests with a special and unique experience, the weddings are held in the 8th floor’s Buckingham banquet hall and the 1st floor’s Victorian Lounge respectively in Chinese and Western style. The Buckingham banquet hall stands in an area of 320 square metres with the appearance of a luxury palace, huge golden dome and the decoration of renaissance gilding paintings. The blue and pink theme colours turn the Victorian Lounge into a dream world. Hundreds of guests can witness the best time of the bride and the groom in exchanging their vows under the huge dome.

Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin celebrated its 1st anniversary on 8 August 2015. Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts opened its 85th hotel in China’s largest northern port city in August 2014. Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin sits on the bank of the Haihe River in the new Hedong District, overlooking Tianjin’s signature architecture dating from the 19th century. The hotel has a convenient location 5 minutes from the city’s central business district and 10 minutes from the Tianjin Railway Station.

The hotel contains 304 spacious rooms, ranging from one of the largest deluxe rooms in the city, the 48-square-metre Deluxe River View Room, to the 240-square-metre Shangri-La Suite. All guestrooms overlook the Haihe River, and the executive Horizon Club Lounge on Level 32 offers panoramic views of the city. In addition to its guestrooms, the hotel offers 39 serviced apartments. Shangri-La’s complimentary Wi-Fi service is available throughout the hotel. The hotel is fully integrated within Tianjin Kerry Centre and is the only five-star international hotel in the city connected to a shopping mall, River View Place, which houses multiple dining and entertainment venues and the largest of Shangri-La and Kerry’s Adventure Zones for kids.

On this meaningful occasion, Mr. Hakan Ozel, general manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin, said, “ In the past year, Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin has committed to delighting each of our guests every time with our warm and caring hospitality straight from our hearts. As the Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin family, we are fully committed to our social responsibility by making a positive contribution to our community. ”

48 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 49 List ngs Sports 49 “Our Tiny Times” •Golf Clubs 2015 Summer Wedding show TIANJIN •Gyms @ The St. Regis Tianjin

On August 2nd 2015, a great Summer Wedding Show with the theme of ‘Tiny Home 58 Times’ was successfully held in the Diamond Hall at The St. Regis, Tianjin. 52-55 Restaurants •Catering Solutions Supported by the Prague Manor Wedding Planning Company, it attracted many •Decorations couples who got to experience the romantic event at The St. Regis Tianjin. A •Bakeries & Desserts •Chinese •Electrical Appliances splendid band from the Philippines and Porsche 911 drive-in access added trendy •French •Laundries and exotic elements to the fantastic wedding show. •Indian •Movers •Italian •Relocation •Japanese The Diamond Ballroom at the St. Regis was finely decorated with the ‘Tiny •Korean Times’ style background wall and screen. Four female models that represented •Pizza the four main characters in the movie “Tiny Times,” gracefully led the dance for •Thai •Western otels & Accommodation 58-60 the couples and helped spread the message of love. •Vietnamese H •Mexican •5 Stars Located on the hotel’s top floor (18th floor), the Diamond Ballroom at the St. •Apartments Regis offers stunning views over Tianjin from floor-to-ceiling windows. Polished wood floors, white marble accents, and gold-coloured glass pillars as well as a graceful leaf motif on the ceiling give this room a dazzling look and feel. It has an adjoining open roof garden capable of containing 200 guests, as well as a refined bridal suite that has a fabulous dressing room, making a perfect location Recreation 60 for a wedding ceremony. offee Shops & Tea Houses 55-56 C •Antiques & Souvenirs Streets •Coffee Shops •Art Galleries The St. Regis wedding banquet team offered special treats on the day of the •Tea Houses •Art Districts show and promoted WeChat lucky draw activities. Prizes included a free stay at •Museums •Parks Starwood Sheraton Jiuzhaigou Hotel. In 2015, the St. Regis Tianjin will continue •Theatres & Cinemas to launch specialised wedding receptions, setting up a glorious stage for memorable weddings for its customers. An innovative riverside outdoor wedding ceremony is becoming a popular trend in 2015 Tianjin wedding planning. The elegant 800-square-metre St. Regis courtyard awaits your arrival along the picturesque Hai River, where you will exchange vows at the city's most coveted Nightlife 56 address. •Bars & Discos •KTVs Request an appointment with a St. Regis wedding specialist and discover Services 60-62 exceptional rates for your friends and family. From bespoke flower arrangements •Associations to fabulous room décor to amazing accommodations for your guests, the St. •Education Regis wedding specialists will assure each of your needs is flawlessly met. •Exhibition Centres •Libraries •Real Estate •Religion •Serviced Offices Health & Beauty 49 •Travel Agencies •Beauty Salons •Spa & Massage •Tattoo Studios •Hospitals Shopping 62 •Bookstores •Department Stores & Shopping Malls

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A: No. 18, the T: +86 22 2335 7567 Hexi District 河西区友谊南路风水园 Nanjing Road Heping District 和平区南 junction of Zi Jin Shan Lu and Binshui Contact (Chinese): 138 2167 9729 at Mr. 2-36号(珠江道口) 京路219号天津唐拉雅秀酒店49楼 Dao, Hexi District 河西区宾水道与紫金 Li 李经理 Contact (Foreigner): 150 2250 T: +86 22 8838 9090 山路交口18号 5448 at Mohamed 默罕穆德 T: +86 22 2321 5888 ext. 5109 T: +86 22 2813 8138 Haru Haru Fashionable Restaurant Pizza W: dintaifung.com.cn N Bawarchi Indian Restaurant 芭瓦琪 N K 通天阁新派料理 Great buffet with K 印度餐厅 Authentic aromas of Indian H Pizza Hut 必胜客 An old Tianjin N Fu Quan Pavilion 赛象中餐厅福泉 spices. Great naan, curries, samosas and sushi, sashimi, noodles, and more. A la X favourite pizza shop providing delicious K 阁 Fu Quan Pavilion offers cozy dining lamb. 11:00-14:00; 17:30-21:30. carte also available. 11:00-14:30; 17:00- pizzas, open salad bar and Western atmosphere, and characterised by A: 3F, No. 69, bldg. B, Shang Gu Business 22:00. A: No. 126, Bldg. 18, Magnetic food. 11:00-22:00. A: -1F, Robbinz Hangzhou dishes, consumption per Centre, Tianta Lu, Nankai District 南开区 Plaza, Binshui Xi Dao 南开区宾水西道时 Department Store, No. 128, Nanjing Lu, person is about CNY 300. A: Saixiang 天塔路上谷商业街B座69号3楼 代奥城商业广场18号楼126号 Heping District 和平区南京路128号乐 Hotel, No. 8, Meiyuan Lu, Huayuan High- T: +86 22 2341 2786 T: +86 22 8378 8223 宾百货负1层 tech Industrial Park, Nankai District T: +86 22 2716 8268 南开区新技术产业园区华苑产业区梅 W: pizzahut.com.cn 苑路8号赛象酒店内 T: +86 22 2376 8888

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Thai Western Coffee Shops H Kudos Thai Restaurant & Lounge Chateau 35 古堡35西餐厅 Perfect Day Café 美天西餐咖啡 P Bar 泰莛泰国餐厅 National cuisine of A location favoured by many expats to Wonderfully renovated villa centrally H Thailand, which places emphasis on located in the heart of Wu Da Dao. The Riviera Restaurant 蔚蓝海法餐厅 X hang out with friends and have a cup lightly prepared dishes with strong food is scrumptious and reasonably Refined brasserie with great furniture, of American coffee. They also organise aromatic components. A: No. 39, 4F, priced. 11:00-24:00. A: opposite to china and glassware. 18:30-22:00. regular cultural activities. 10:30-00:00. North Block, No. 2-6, Joy City, Nanmen No.79, Changde Dao, Heping District A: 1F, The St. Regis Tianjin. No. 158, Zhang A: 2F, Vanke City Garden, crossing of | REVISED 17.08.11 - TO REPLACE PREVIOUS VERSION | Wai Da Jie, Heping District 和平区南门 (near the crossroad of changed road and Zizhong Dao, Heping District 和平区张自 Xinxing Da Jie and Xikang Lu, Heping 外大街2-6号大悦城北区4楼39号(南马 Kunming road) 和平区常德道79号对面 忠路158号天津瑞吉金融街酒店一层 District 和平区新兴大街与西康路交口 路口) (久合里1号) T: +86 22 5830 9962 万科都市花园二楼马赛公寓2A T: +86 22 8728 8669 T: +86 22 2331 5678 T: +86 22 2783 7104 W: chateau35.com Zest 香溢 -全日餐厅 A heady mix of gastronomy and entertainment, H Starbucks Coffee 星巴克咖啡 P 1863 Bistro & Terrace 1863别致西餐 drawing inspiration from the sensory A haven to listen to the best American 厅&花园 Choose one of the traditional feasts of Hong Kong’s open-air dining songs and enjoy coffee and tasty bites menus and enjoy what Puyi or Hoover culture, the aromatic romance of Italian with friends. YY Beer House 粤园泰餐厅 had when they were guests at the bistros and the elegant minimalism of 1) Sun-Thu 08:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 08:00- The best Thai Restaurant offers the hotel. 14:00-22:00. A: 1F, The Astor Hotel Japanese delicacies. A: 1st Floor, The 23:00 A: 1F, Berth C1-2, Buidling No.1, No. fantastic food and beer in Tianjin. 11:00- Tianjin, No. 33, Tai’er Zhuang Lu, Heping Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin, No. 167 Dagubei 18 by 1, Tai'an Dao 泰安道18号增1号三 24:00 (Behind International Building). District 和平区台儿庄路33号天津利顺 Road, Heping District, Tianjin 和平区大沽 号院一号楼C1-2铺位首层 A: No. 3, Aomen Lu, Heping District 和 德大饭店豪华精选酒店1层 北路167号天津丽思卡尔顿酒店一楼 T: +86 22 5832 5702 平区澳门路3号（南京路国际大厦身 T: +86 22 2331 1688 ext. 8918 T: +86 22 5809 5109 Mug German Restaurant Beer Café Vista 美食汇全日餐厅 Café Vista 2) 09:00-24:00 A: No. 60-62, Ziyou Dao, 后） House 麦谷德餐啤酒坊 The menu redefines the standard of all-day dining New Italian Style Town 新意大利风情街 T: +86 22 2339 9634 H Hank's Sports Bar & Grill 汉克斯运 offers a collection of four authentic service at international hotels. 自由道60-62号 X +86 138 2111 8292 (English, Japanese) 动酒吧 Offers traditional American German beers, specially imported A:1F, Wanda Vista Tianjin, 486 Bahao T: +86 22 2445 3185 favourites like burgers, steaks and from Germany, to provide the ultimate Road, Da Zhi Gu, Hedong District 河东区 pizzas in a cozy, laid back environment. German experience! A: No. 1-115, 大直沽八号路486号天津万达文华酒 Bistro Thonet 庭悦咖 th 11:00-23:00. A: Room 333, 6 Building, Zonglv Garden, Zhujiang Dao, Hexi 店一层 啡 As the viewing café Drei Kronen 1308 Brauhaus Jin Ao International Square,Wei Jin Nan District (Face to the Fuli Bus Station) T: +86 22 2462 6888 in Qing Wang Fu, Bistro 路德维格·1308 德餐啤酒坊 Road, Hexi District 河西区卫津南路中石 河西区珠江道富力津门湖棕桐花园底 Thonet gives you beautiful 油桥下万科金奥国际广场商业6号楼 scenery with flourishing YY Craft Beer House (Craft Beer 1F& The world’s oldest heritage brewery 商1-115号(富丽津门湖公交站对面) Brownie Bistro Bar 布朗尼西餐酒吧 333室(纪明家园) vegetation. It provides various Chinese Thai Food 2F) 粤园泰餐厅 joins Tianjin’s growing segment of T: +86 22 8815 8577 Affordable authentic western food and T: +86 22 5966 5109 and Western cuisine, business lunch 11:00-24:00 (the intersection of Chengdu good international restaurants. You’re coffees, long islands, healthy juices and and afternoon tea in both indoor and dao&Luoyang dao). A: No. 1, Hunan greeted by the stainless-steel brew N Texas BBQ Saloon 德克萨斯风味烧 beautiful background music.11:00-02:00 Café BLD 饕廊 BLD also offers buffets K outdoor venues. lu, Wudadao Xiannongdayuan, Heping tanks, featuring dark beer, wheat beer 烤西餐厅酒吧 A culinary revolution of A: No.55, Music Street, Bawei Lu, Hedong for each meal period with open A: No.55, Chongqing Dao, Heping District 和平区五大道先农大院, 湖南 and lager. Till 0am. A: 1F-2F, bldg. 5, epic proportions will change the city’s District 河东区八纬路音乐街55号 kitchens that give the guest a feeling District 和平区重庆道55号庆王府院内 路1号, 粤园泰餐&精酿啤酒 Jinwan Plaza, Jiefang Bei Lu, Heping restaurant and social scene forever. T: +86 22 6089 3448 or they are dining in the kitchen itself. T: +86 22 8713 5555, +86 22 5835 2555 T: +86 22 5835 2835 District 和平区解放北路津湾广场5号 There is also a superb range of delicious 137 5202 0168 for maggie 06:00-24:00. A: 1F, Renaissance Tianjin W: qingwangfu.com +86 185 2225 5354 (English) 楼1-2层 appetisers to choose from. A: Units 115 T: +86 22 2321 9199 Lakeview Hotel No.16 Binshui Dao, Hexi and 128, Central Avenue, Building C7, District, Tianjin 河西区宾水道16号万丽 Vietnamese Harvest Book & Coffee Magnetic Plaza, Nankai District 南开区奥 N 哈维斯特咖啡 Seasonal Tastes “知味”全日餐厅 天津宾馆1层 城商业广场C7座115-128 Nha Trang Authentic Vietnamese K They have a great collection of muffins, Offers guests an innovative T: +86 22 5822 3388 T: +86 182 0258 9904 (English) Cuisine 芽莊越式料理 A: 5F, Star Hall, scones and toasted bagels to go combination of Asian and international +86 182 0258 9924 (Chinese) Galaxy International Shopping Mall, No. 9, perfectly with their healthy smoothies. cuisine. 00:06-10:00; 11:30-14:30; 17:30- Fire House 浓舍 An international Leyuan Dao, Hexi District 河西区乐园道 10:00-22:00. A: 4F, Cafeteria, Tianjin Steakhouse featuring a wood 9号银河国际购物中心星光厅5楼 University of Technology, extended line 21:30. A: 1F, The Westin Tianjin, No. 101, H PAULANER Tianjin 普拉那啤酒坊 Nanjing Lu, Heping District 和平区南京 burning grill as the centerpiece of the B Paulaner's only flagship store in Tianjin T: +86 22 8388 7555 of Hongqi Nan Lu(Huanwai),Nankai 路101号天津君隆威斯汀酒店1层 restaurant. 11:30-14:00; 17:00-22:00. authorized by the headquarters in District 南开区红旗南路延长线天津理 T: +86 22 2389 0088 A: 1F, Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Hotel Munich, Germany. 10:30-24:00 Sun-Thu: Mexican 工大学餐饮楼4楼(环外大学城) 16 Binshui Road, Hexi District 河西区宾 T: +86 22 6021 5789 10:30-02:00; Fri, Sat & Holidays TJ-Mex 墨西哥餐厅 水道16号万丽天津宾馆1层 Promenade Restaurant 河岸国际 A: Venice Square, Italian Territory, No. A: 1F, Bldg. A3, Magnetic Plaza, Binshui Xi T: +86 22 5822 3388 餐厅 Cultivated Mediterranean menu, 429-431, Shengli Lu, Hebei District 河北 Dao, Nankai District 南开区宾水西道时 Tea Houses an atmosphere reminiscent of a 区胜利路429-431号意大利风情区威尼 代奥城商业广场A3座1楼 Yang Lou Tea House 洋楼茶园 summer residence. 06:30-22:30. Terrace Café 燕园咖啡厅 A great 斯广场 H T: +86 22 5811 3300 Tea house in a villa where you can A: 1F, The St. Regis Tianjin, No. 158, Zhang location to have a very relaxed meal, T: +86 22 2446 8192 P watch TV, search the internet and play Zizhong Lu, Heping District 和平区张自 in front of a wonderful garden. 06:00- mahjong. 09:30-02:00. A: The junction 忠路158号天津瑞吉金融街酒店一层 23:00. A: 1F, Sheraton Hotel Tianjin, Zi Jin Café@66 咖啡66 European brassiere H of Kunming Lu and Chongqing Dao, T: +86 22 5830 9959 Shan Lu, Hexi District 河西区紫金山路 D with a twist, an all-day dining Heping District 和平区重庆道与昆明路 天津喜来登大酒店1层 restaurant featuring both buffet and la 交口 T: +86 22 2731 3388 carte menus. 06:00-23:00. A: 1F, Radisson T: +86 22 2339 7244 Plaza Hotel Tianjin, No. 66, Xinkai Lu, Hedong District 河东区新开路66号天 津天诚丽笙世嘉酒店1层 T: +86 22 2457 8888

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Zi Xuan Tea House 紫轩茶艺馆 SITONG Bar 昔唐音乐酒吧 Favoured N Violet Lounge 紫 Beauty Salons A: Tianjin People Stadium, Yueyang Dao, for the last couple years by most expats K A: Building C6-107-108, Magnetic Plaza, Heping District (near Guizhou Lu) 和平 as the place to end their nights dancing Nankai District 南开区时代奥城商业广 H CHINA ROAD 重道造型 A Chic salon 区岳阳道人民体育馆院内(近贵州路) and meeting friends. 20:30-03:00. 场C6-107-108; P adjoins to one of the busiest CBD areas. T: +86 22 2330 7325 A: -1F, Olympic Tower Tianjin, Chengdu T: +86 22 2347 7699 Fashion is the word that best describes Tianjin United Family Hospital Dao, Heping District 和平区成都道奥林 H the decorated hairdressers. 天津和睦家医院 The first international- N Women’s and Children’s Specialized 匹克大厦负1层 Mama Mia 妈妈咪呀音乐酒吧 Release X Bars & Discos H A: 16-201, Jinde Block, the junction of standard foreign-funded hospital in K Health 美中宜和医疗集团天津美中宜 T: +86 22 2337 7177 B yourself with our music. Lead yourself Kunming Lu and Lanzhou Dao, Heping Tianjin, offering authentic western- 和妇儿医院 H China Bleu 中国蓝酒吧 The highest with our culture. Embrace yourself with District. 和平区昆明路与兰州道交口金 style medical services. A: No.22 Tianxiao A: No.21,ShuiShangGongYuan East P bar in Tianjin, on the 50th floor of the Qba Bar Q吧 Savour authentic Latino our style. A: No. 437, Shengli Lu, Italian 德园16-201. Yuan, Tanjiang Dao, Hexi District 河西区 Road,Nankai District 南开区水上公园东 Tangla Hotel Tianjin. Great live jazz/ food, drinks and music. 18:30-01:00. Style Town, Hebei District 河北区意大利 T: +86 138 0308 8908 潭江道天潇园22号 路21号 funk music every night. 18:30-03:00. A: 2F, The Westin Tianjin, No. 101, Nanjing 风情区胜利路437号 A: No. 23 Binyou Dao, Hexi District. 河西 T: (Reception) +86 22 5856 8500 W: amcare.com.cn A: 50F, Tangla Hotel Tianjin, No. 219, Lu, Heping District 和平区南京路101号 T: +86 22 2445 9905 区宾友道23号 24 Hour Emergency: +86 22 5856 8555 Nanjing Lu, Heping District 和平区南京 天津君隆威斯汀酒店2层 路219号天津唐拉雅秀酒店50层 T: +86 2836 9769 W: ufh.com.cn T: +86 22 2389 0088 H Churchill Wine & Cigar Bar 丘吉尔 Golf Clubs T: +86 22 2321 5888 ext. 5293 D 红酒雪茄吧 Tianjin’s leading venue G&G Golf Clinic/ Pro shop/ Club H AY Hair Salon The owner Andy, who H The Bar KEI 桂酒吧 for connoisseurs. With its excellent P Fitting 吉恩吉高尔夫诊断中心 Le Procope Lounge 普蔻酒廊 Elegant, X speaks fluent English, is the best 20:00-01:00 (Sun-Thur), array of wines and cigars, Churchill is They take your golf game to the sleek, relaxed. You will want to dress-up hairdresser in town for foreigners. 09:00- 20:00-03:00(Fri-Sat). the natural choice for an evening of next level. You can enjoy the latest before going to Le Procope. Luxury and 20:00. A: 08-01, Wutong apartment, the International SOS Tianjin and TEDA A: -1F, International Building Tianjin, No. timeless perfection. technology to improve your Golf Skill. comfort are the core ideas. 10:00-03:00. junction of Zhujiang Dao and Jiulian Clinics 天津国际 (SOS) 紧急救援诊所 75, Nanjing Road, Heping District 和平区 A:1F, Wanda Vista Tianjin, 486 Bahao 08:30-22:00. A: -2 Floor, Huaqiao Building, A: The Junction of Chengde Dao and Shan, Hexi District 河西区珠江道与九连 International SOS Tianjin and TEDA 南京路国际大厦负一层 Road, Da Zhi Gu, Hedong District 河东区 No. 92-1,Nanjing Road, Heping District 和 Shandong Lu, Heping District 和平区承 山交口梧桐底商8号楼1门 Clinics support International SOS T: +86 186 2221 6635 大直沽八号路486号天津万达文华酒 平区南京路93号增1号华侨大厦负2层 德道和山东路交口 T: +86 22 2374 1333 members living and working in 店一层 T: +86 22 2392 1937 T: +86 22 2711 9858 Tianjin and TEDA areas and deliver The St. Regis Bar 瑞吉酒吧 Social T: +86 22 2462 6888 integrated, quality, comprehensive mecca of Tianjin, features a unique Spa & Massage J Fortune Lake Golf Club 天津松江团 O’Hara’s 海维林 Offers the intimacy medical care. Services span from collection of Bloody Mary cocktails. Dikara Spa 迪卡拉水疗中心 H 泊湖高尔夫球会 The Club occupies of an English gentleman's lounge with KTVs H family medicine to 24/7 emergency 18:00-02:00. A: 1F, The St. Regis Tianjin. D A wonderful place to boost energy with an area of 3500 mu, including a 36 regal Winchester styled sofas and an Eastern Pearl 东方之珠KTV This services. Languages spoken include; No. 158, Zhang Zizhong Lu, Heping H just the right treatment for your needs. hole golf course, 4600 square metres oversized bar counter. 17:00-02:00. P KTV offers a wide assortment of English, Chinese, French, Spanish, District 和平区张自忠路158号天津瑞 09:30-01:00. A: 4F, Radisson Plaza Hotel of clubhouse, driving range, villas, A: 1F, The Astor Hotel Tianjin, No. 33, entertainment and relaxation. You can Japanese. International SOS is the 吉金融街酒店一层 Tianjin, No. 66, Xinkai Lu, Hedong District business and recreation facilities. 09:00- Tai’er Zhuang Lu, Heping District 和平区 sing, visit the buffet, play a game or go world's leading medical and travel T: +86 22 5830 9958 河东区新开路66号天津天诚丽笙世嘉 16:00. A: Jinwang Lu, Jinghai Zhen 静海 台儿庄路33号天津利顺德大饭店豪华 to the spa! 24 hours. A: No. 2, Guizhou security services company, caring for 酒店4层 县津王路 精选酒店1层 Lu, Heping District 和平区贵州路2号 clients across the globe, from more The Lounge 澜庭聚 This is the heart T: +86 22 2457 8888 ext. 3910 T: +86 22 6850 5299 T: +86 22 2331 1688 ext. 8919 H T: +86 22 2781 6666 than 700 locations in 76 countries. X and soul of the hotel with a buzz of Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00. activity and professional offering A: 1F, Sheraton Hotel, Zi Jin Shan Lu, Flair 餐厅酒吧 Featuring made- H Holiday KTV 好乐迪 One of the most Tattoo Studios Gyms of classic cocktails, wines and foods Hexi District 河西区紫金山路天津喜来 to-order sushi and contemporary X popular KTVs in Tianjin entertainment Ink Tattoo 墨颜刺青 Owned by artist Fitness Body Comfort Club throughout the day and night. 06:00- H 登大酒店公寓楼1层 N interpretations of Southeast that offers the most elegant P Zhang, the store is tiny but inviting and K 倍体适健身 Fitness Body Comfort 01:00. A: 1F, Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview T: +86 22 2352 0143 Asian appetizers and snack foods, decoration and conditions. 24 hours. the workroom is fully equipped. 11:00- Club is designed in an elegant and Hotel, No.16 Binshui Dao, Hexi District, A: 102-C2 MSD, 2nd Avenue, TEDA extravagant collection of Champagne A: 3F, Shuiying Lanting Building, 21:00. A: No. 111, the junction of Shanxi fashionable style with all fitness Tianjin 河西区宾水道16号万丽天津宾 Binhai Area 天津经济技术开发区第二 and whiskeys, a live DJ to shape the Pingshan Dao, Hexi District 河西区平山 Lu and Jinzhou Dao, Heping District 和平 equipment up to a high global 馆1层 大街 泰达现代服务区C2座102室 night’s character and Tianjin’s only cigar 道水映兰庭商业3层 区山西路与锦州道交口111号 standard. A: Central Clubhouse, T: +86 22 5822 3388 T: +86 22 6537 7616 lounge enhance Flair’s mystique. 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A: No. 33, Tai’er Zhuang Lu, Decorations Heping District 和平区台儿庄路33号 Apartment 招商·艾丽华36号服务 ★★★★★ 公寓 For the business travelers who IKEA 宜家家居 Well-designed, T: +86 22 2331 1688 D H Hotel Nikko Tianjin 天津日航酒店 Wanda Vista Tianjin 天津万达 spend hours on the road, our spacious L functional and affordable home P The hotel's modern amenities and and well equipped hotel rooms will furnishing products are available to 文华酒店 Located on the banks of luxurious ambience make it an oasis of the Hai He River, furnished with rich help you unwind and relax. A: No. 36 everyone. 10:00-21:00. comfort and well-being in a bustling Holiday Inn Tianjin Riverside Oriental ambience, Wanda Vista o ers Xikang Road, Heping District 和平区西 A: No. 433, Jintang Road, Dongli District urban setting. 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A: No.6 Jieyuan Road, Hongqiao District, Tel: +86 22 2330 6666 A: No. 105, Jianshe Lu, Heping District 和 Tianjin, 天津市红桥区芥园道6号 Hyatt Regency Jing Jin City Resort B 天津盛捷国际大厦服务公寓 Movers 平区建设路105号 T: +86 22 5877 6666 D & Spa 京津新城凯悦酒店 The resort T: +86 22 2302 6888 和平区南京路75号 H AGS Four Winds International F: +86 22 5877 6688 resembles an ancient, mythical royal P Movers 爱集斯国际运输服务有限公 W: holidayinn.com/tjaquacity palace surrounded by a labyrinth of Somerset Olympic Tower Tianjin 司 Offering the most complete door- Sheraton Tianjin Hotel 天津喜来登大 pathways, archways and waterways; No. 126, Chengdu Dao, Heping District to-door service to move our clients 酒店 This globally recognised five-star creating a unique oasis that commands Tel: +86 22 2335 5888 anywhere across the world, within hotel is 8 km from the railway station, and dominates the surrounding skyline. 天津盛捷奥林匹克大厦服务公寓 China. A: A1701 Vanke World Trade and 5 km from the city centre. 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H Western Shore Art Salon 西岸艺术馆 B Jade Buddha Museum 玉佛宫 TICC (Tianjin International X Unique gothic-style building engaged D Fine displays of unearthed priceless Community Centre) Association and in elegant music performances, art treasures of jade Buddha sculptures and meeting place for foreign passport exhibitions, poetry reading. Tue-Thu, artefacts. CNY: 260. Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00. holders and their families in Tianjin. J International School of Tianjin 天津 Sun 09:00-18:00; Fri-Sat 09:00-17:30. A: Jingjin Xincheng Xiangrui Dajie, Baodi Organises monthly coffee mornings, N 经济技术开发区国际学校天津分校 The Lakeview, Tianjin-Marriott A: No. 3, the junction of Machang Dao District 宝坻区京津新城祥瑞大街 luncheons and social/fundraising HOPELAND INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN Only international school in Tianjin fully Executive Apartments 天津万豪行 and Youyi Bei Lu, Hexi District 河西区友 T: +86 22 2249 8995 events, supporting local charities. W: hik.cn authorized by the IBO to teach all three 政公寓 Offers furnished apartments 谊北路与马场道交口3号 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] IB programs (PYP, MYP and DP) from with amenities and 24-hour staff of an T: +86 22 2326 3505 Parks W: tianjin.weebly.com 华兰国际幼稚园（梅江园） age 3-18. Mon-Fri 07:30-16:30. upscale hotel. A: No. 16, Binshui Dao, Hopeland international kindergarten A: Weishan Nan Lu, Jinnan District 津南 Tianjin Water Park 天津水上公园 Hexi District 河西区宾水道16号 N Meijiang Campus 区(双港)微山南路 Museums K Tianjin’s best preserved park. A year- Education T: +86 22 5822 3322 解放南路西侧环岛东路7号 T: +86 22 2859 2001 China House Museum 瓷房子博物馆 round attraction for nature lovers with H A: No. 7 Huandao East Road, West side of W: istianjin.org P It’s decorated with ancient pieces of nine islands and three lakes. A: No. Jiefang South Road, Tianjin porcelain, crystal, white marble, jade 33, Shuishang Gongyuan Bei Lu, Nankai T: +86 22 5810 7777 Jeff’s House Kindergarten 杰夫幼 figurines, etc. CNY: 35. 09:00-17:30. District 南开区水上公园北路33号 H 华兰国际幼稚园（水上园） P 稚园 Welcome to my house. We will A: No. 72, Chifeng Dao, Heping District Hopeland international kindergarten play, learn and grow together. We are FRASER PLACE TIANJIN 和平区赤峰道72号 Tianjin Botanical Garden 天津 University of Maryland Robert H. Smith N X Shuishang Campus a family. We and our parents will all K 天津市招商辉盛坊国际公寓 T: +86 22 2314 6666 Q 植物园 Tropical animals, plants, flowers, School of Business China Leadership 卫津南路霞光道46号 be the masters. A: No. 77, Munan Dao, A: No. 34 Xing Cheng Towers Ao Ti Street, waterfalls and nationality villages. EMBA Program 马里兰大学史密斯 A: No. 46, Xiaguang Street, Weijin South Heping District 和平区睦南道77号(近河 West Weijin South Road, Nankai District 南 The Astor Hotel Tianjin Museum 08:00-17:00. A: North No. 7 Bridge, Outer 商学院中国领导力EMBA项目 In Road, Tianjin 北路) 开区卫津南路西侧奥体道星城34号楼 天津利顺德大饭店博物馆 Politicians, Ring, Cao Zhuangzi, Zhongbei Zhen, Partnership with the University of T: +86 22 2392 3803 T: +86 22 2331 0236/0636 T: +86 22 5870 2351 (pre-opening oce) Peking Opera kings, movie stars, Xiqing District 西青区中北镇曹庄子外 International Business and Economics, 华兰国际幼稚园（海逸园） W: je house.net T: +86 22 5892 0888 (From 1st October emperors and empresses all stayed in 环线7号桥北 provide part-time EMBA in Beijing. Hopeland international kindergarten 2015) the most dynamic place of the British T: +86 22 2794 8011 SCHOOL IS NOT JUST FOR KIDS! A: Haiyi Campus Language Schools E: [email protected] Concession since the late 1800’s. 2505-A CITIC Building, 19 Jianguomenwai 梅江湾翠波路5号 Care International Language CNY: 50. 10:30-21:30. A: (Inside The Astor Street Beijing 北京市朝阳区建国门外 H Theatres & Cinemas A: No. 5 Cuibo Road, Meijiang Bay, Tianjin P Training 凯尔语言培训中心 Offering Hotel Tianjin). No. 33, Tai’er Zhuang Lu, 大街19号国际大厦2505-A T: +86 22 6046 2555 adult English classes, Japanese Antiques & Souvenirs Streets Heping District 和平区台儿庄路33号 H IMAX China Film 中影国际影城 T: +86 10 6500 3930 Located in the magnificent Jin Wan language education and training, Drum Tower 鼓楼 Also known as （天津利顺德大饭店内） P E: [email protected] N Plaza. Shows English and Chinese Primary English synchronisation K Gulou, this is the ancient centre of T: +86 22 2331 1688 W: www.rhsmith-umd.cn films in 2D and 3D. 10:00-22:00. A: 3F, and Business English. Mon-Fri 09:00- Tianjin and one of the city’s three bldg. 6, Jin Wan Plaza, Jiefang Bei Lu, 17:00;18:00-20:30. A: Room 1402, bldg. treasures. Perfect for a stroll through Chinese Shoe Culture Museum N Heping District 和平区解放北路津湾 3, Chengji Centre, Nanjing Lu, Heping Tianjin’s old history. 09:00-17:00. A: Drum K 中国鞋文化博物馆 Displaying 56 广场6区3层 District 和平区南京路诚基中心3号楼 Tower, Nankai District 南开区鼓楼 special themes with over one thousand 1402室 pairs of shoes. Memory 5,000 years of T: +86 22 2321 9061 ext. 8001 Wellington College International W: imax.com.cn H T: +86 22 2737 3937 X Caozhuang Flower Market 曹庄花卉 Chinese shoe-makingy. CNY: 20. Wed, H Tianjin International School Q Tianjin 天津惠灵顿国际学校 Q 市场 A scented wonder for those who Thu, Sat-Sun 09:30-12:00; 13:30-16:40. X 天津国际学校 With a philosophy In partnership with Wellington College, Tianjin Concert Hall 天津音乐厅 N Tianjin Translation College love flowers. The biggest flower market A: Haihe Building, Ancient Culture Street, emphasising the holistic Crowthorne, UK, the Tianjin college Opened in 1922, it is now one of the K 天津翻译专修学院 in northern China. 08:00-17:00. A: North Nankai District, Tianjin 南开区古文化街 development of students, TIS offers offers a British curriculum. 08:30-17:30. grand stages of China and offers daily Tianjin Golden Collar Translation No. 7 Bridge, Outer Ring, Cao Zhuangzi, 海河楼 a Pre K – 12 education based on A: No. 1, Yide Dao, Hongqiao District 红 musical events of interest to all. 08:30- Center 天津市金领翻译服务中心 Zhongbei Zhen, Xiqing District 西青区 T: +86 22 2723 3636 a North American curriculum to 桥区义德道1号 20:30. A: No. 88, Jianshe Lu, Heping A: No. 5 Pinghu Road, Anshanxi Street, 中北镇曹庄子外环线7号桥北 children ages 3 to 18. Mon-Fri 08:00- T: +86 22 8758 7199 ext. 8001 District 和平区建设路88号 Nankai District 南开区鞍山西道平湖路 Tianjin Museum 天津博物馆 For 17:00. A: No. 4-1, Sishui Dao, Hexi M: +86 187 2248 7836 H T: +86 22 2332 0068 5号 X the fluent Chinese speaker, it’s a walk District 河西区泗水道4号增1号 E: [email protected] Art Galleries W: tjconcerthall.com T: +86 22 2737 9758 through China’s most emblematic T: +86 22 8371 0900 W: wellington-tianjin.cn E: [email protected] H Min Yuan Xi Li Culture & Invention periods in ceramics. Free. Tue-Sun 09:00- W: tiseagles.com Tianjin Cultural Centre Grand P District 民园西里文化创意街区 An 16:30. A: Crossing of Pingjiang Dao and H Raffles Design Institute, Tianjin X Theatre 天津大剧院 Present X entire area dedicated to modern art Yuexiu Lu, Hexi District 河西区平江道与 Q 天津莱佛士设计学院 Offers fashion Exhibition Centres international and domestic with several art exhibitions and a 越秀路交口 design and marketing, business Tianjin International Exhibition concerts, variety shows and musical H museum inside. Free. 10:00-23:00. T: +86 22 8300 3000 administration, graphic and media Centre 天津国际会展中心 Located performances. X A: No. 29-39, Changde Dao, Heping W: tjbwg.com A: Tianjin Cultural Centre, design classes, with full-time and part- near Tianjin museum, this two-storey Pingjiang Dao, Hexi District 河西区平江 District 和平区常德道29-39号 SmartKidz International Tianjin time courses taught on and off campus. building is suitable for holding large- 道天津文化中心 W: minyuanxili.com Yangliuqing Wood-Block New Year 天津童慧国际学校 Mon-Fri 08:30-12:00; 14:00-17:30. A: Block scale international and domestic T: +86 22 8388 2000 Pictures Museum 天津杨柳青木板 A: 5F, Building C, He Zhong Building, You H, No. 28, Jinjing Lu, Xiqing District 西青 exhibitions. 09:00-17:00. A: No. 32, Youyi Art Districts 年画博物馆 It is one of China’s well Yi Bei Lu, Hexi District 河西区友谊北路 区津静路28号H座 Lu, Hexi District 河西区友谊路32号 合众大厦C座5层 Western Art Gallery 西洋美术馆 loved folk arts, having a history of more Associations T: +86 22 2378 9535 ext. 502 T: +86 22 2801 2988 H T: +86 186 2230 2923(English) P A classic style building which is the than 400 years. 09:00-16:30 (Tuesdays- +86 186 22303272(English) first Gallery centres of International Art Sundays) A: No.111, Sanheli, Tonglou X Tianjin Meijiang Exhibition Centre ICCO (International Committee for +86 186 2235 9571(Chinese) in Tianjin. CNY: 10. 09:30-16:30. A: The Area, Hexi District 河西区佟楼三合里 Q 天津梅江会展中心 Located in the Chinese Orphans) ICCO is a volunteer +86 186 2230 3926(Chinese) junction of Jiefang Bei Lu and Chifeng 111号 growing area of Meijiang, this makes it organisation dedicated to improving E: [email protected] Dao, Heping District.和平区解放北路与 T: +86 22 2837 8718 an attractive choice for holding major the lives of Tianjin’s disabled orphans. WeChat: SmartKidz TJ 赤峰道交口 international conferences. 09:00-17:00. E: [email protected] W: Smartkidz-tj.com T: +86 22 2330 3255 A: No. 18, Youyi Nan Lu, Xiqing District 西 W: tjicco.org Fax: +86 22 8386 0969 青区友谊南路18号 T: +86 22 8838 3300 H N H H H H D X B D B J Heping Nankai Hexi Hebei Hedong Hongqiao Dagang Xiqing Baodi Dongli Baoshui Jinghai 60 Sep 2015 P K X B D Q G Q D L S H Sep 2015 61 TIANJIN SERVICES / SHOPPING

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C102, Juchuan Jin Hai’an Hotel) 开发区第二大街与新城西路交口世 A: No. 30, 1st Floor Fortune Plaza, No. 21 3rd 29, 2nd Avenue, TEDA 开发区第二大街29 Renaissance Tianjin TEDA Convention Building, No. 453, Jiefang Lu, Tanggu District 福嘉园底商6号 Avenue (Behind Happy Soho) 天津市经济 号天津万丽泰达酒店及会议中心1楼 Centre Hotel 天津万丽泰达酒店及会 塘沽区解放路453号巨川金海岸商界C102; Hospitals T: +86 22 6628 2425 技术开发区第三大街21号财富星座底商 T: +86 22 6621 8888 ext. 3711 议中心 Has earned a reputation among T: +86 22 2589 3409 W: mighty-deli.com 30号(华夏银行后面) conference delegates and business A: 09:30-22:00. 1F, Tianjin Friendship Mingdu T: +86 22 6620 2982 English Available travellers for its distinctive level of luxury Store, No. 19, Huanghai Road, TEDA 开发区 and artful blend of Eastern and Western Chinese 黄海路19号天津友谊商厦名都店一层 Tianjin TEDA International SOS Clinic hospitality. 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China 300467 T: +86 22 6528 8888 ext. 6220/6222 the restaurant still maintains its beauty and going from table to table with skewers of V Lounge A wonderful place to unwind T: +86 22 5999 8888 quality. You can try a huge variety of sushi picanha. 11:30-14:00; 17:30-22:00. A: 11F, after work, to stretch out after dinner, or CAS Laundry 美国CAS 国际干洗店 F: +86 22 5999 8889 Zen Chinese Restaurant Zen中餐厅 and sashimi. 10:00-14:30, 16:30-22:00. A: No. Holiday Inn Binhai Tianjin No. 86, 1st Avenue, just chill. A: No. 2-07, Binhai Sky Fashion An American dry-cleaning franchise. 09:00- E: [email protected] Authentic Cantonese and Chinese flavours 34, 1st Avenue, TEDA 开发区第一大街34号 TEDA 开发区第一大街86号天津滨海假日 Boulevard, Aoyun Lu, Binhai New Area 滨 19:00. A: (Behind Renaissance Tianjin TEDA W: tianjinecocity.hilton.com with plenty of soups, appetisers and T: +86 22 2528 0807 酒店11层 海新区奥运路滨海时尚天街2-07号(近泰 Hotel) Fada Jie, TEDA 开发区发达街 yummy seafood. 11:30-14:30; 17:30-22:00. T: +86 22 6628 3388 ext. 2740 达足球场) T: +86 22 6621 6367 Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Hotel A: Citizen Plaza, No. 86, 1st Avenue, TEDA 开 Wu Gu 五榖日本料理 Traditional Japanese T: +86 22 5985 9988 天津环亚国际马球会大酒店 A luxury 发区第一大街86号天津滨海假日酒店1层 food, famous for its blossom stone Elements 元素西餐厅 Enjoy international Fornet 福奈特 Largest high-quality resort destination hotel with a prestigious T: +86 22 6628 3388 package, fresh sashimi and steamed items. cuisine at this all-day restaurant with professional laundry service chain in China. members-only polo club, two international 11:00-20:30. A: 1F, No.29 Shishang Dong Lu, our wide-ranging à la carte menu or KTV 08:30-19:30. A: Taifeng Jia Yuan, No. 112, 4th standard polo fields, a column-free Grand TEDA 开发区时尚东路29号1层 sumptuous buffet selection. 06:30-23:00. Eastern Pearl 东方之珠 KTV An ideal Avenue, TEDA 开发区第四大街112号泰丰 Ballroom and 10 restaurants and bars. 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66 Sep 2015 movie Music Chelsea Wolfe – Abyss Wolfe’s fifth album in five years, Abyss continues to Minions mine the rich seam of her dark, terrorized take on the With the popularity of the Minions characters from the Despicable Me franchise, it’s world. Where previous ice maiden Nico’s soundworld was naturally time for them to receive their own moment in the sun. The small, yellow incantatory and Pagan, Wolfe’s is more industrial and creatures have evolved from single-celled organisms into beings who exist only to serve metallically muscular. But rather than use rock clichés, the most villainous masters, like a T. Rex, a Pharaoh, Dracula, and Napoleon, but through Wolfe uses the texture and power of metal in original their comical incompetence accidentally kill nearly all of them. Landing up in the London ways (with off-kilter rhythms of today, minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob find themselves involved in the Crown Jewels, and structures), and offsets her disembodied vocals which displacing royalty, missiles and experimental machines with outlandish effects. It’s an weave around the songs like ghostly voices around a awfully big adventure. haunted house. Though at times sounding like a banshee wailing around a Type O Negative song, the atmospheres and With a high caliber voice cast including Michael Keaton and Jennifer Saunders, Minions textures Wolfe creates are for the most part highly evocative, maintains the multi-target hitting humor of modern animation, pleasing adults and imaginative and moving. Industrial rhythms and swooning children alike with its sly wit (including a plethora of British pop culture references) and vocals contrast with doomy guitars on "Carrion Flowers", slapstick. The setting keeps to the familiar tropes of almost every London film, though while "Iron Moon" (inspired by poetry written by a suicidal this will probably please more than it irritates. But overall, Minions is pure family popcorn Chinese factory worker) shifts from delicacy to ferocity with fun, a delight for all ages and a surefire new franchise. exceptional artistry. Wolfe’s singular disposition may be off- putting to some, but her artistry cannot be doubted.

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68 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 69 a Escape to China’s Wonderland. the wonderful autumn colours of -Wucai Chi (Five-colour Pond). the leaves, turn Jiuzhaigou into an It is one of the smallest but even more magical place. most spectacular! A visit to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong -Mirror Lake (Jing Hai) This By Angus McPenny The park is located at a height of lake casts beautiful reflections of the surroundings when the 九寨沟，指分布在九寨沟地区的九个藏族寨子。以“童话世界”、“人间仙境”而著称。九寨沟国家级自然保护区位于四川省 between 2,000 and 3,000 metres water is calm, just like a mirror. 阿坝藏族羌族自治州九寨沟县境内，是中国第一个以保护自然风景为主要目的的自然保护区。同时，也是中国著名风景名胜区 so even in the hottest months 和全国文明风景旅游区示范点。九寨沟国家自然保护区具有典型的自然生态系统，为全国生物多样性保护的核心之一。动植物 the temperatures will never -Five Flower Lake (Wu Hua 资源丰富，具有极高的生态保护、科学研究和美学旅游价值。 reach much above 20ºC, so make Hai) It is a shallow multi- sure you wear different layers of coloured lake, criss-crossed by hire a private car for four people clothes. Entrance to the park costs ancient fallen tree trunks. (between 400 and 600 CNY round around 200 CNY and you can iuzhaigou is a nature reserve Most trips to Jiuzhaigou start in Hangzhou during summer time. -The Primeval Forest (Yuanshi trip.) move up and down the park by and natural park located in Chengdu, located 460 km away Flights are reduced from almost Senlin) This ancient woodland “green buses”. These vehicles are the north of Sichuan province. and you can choose traveling 30 per day in the warmer months offers amazing views of the J non-polluting and you can freely Huanglong is a mountain with Its name literally translates as by bus or plane. If you choose to only about 5 per day during surrounding mountains and a hop on and off whenever there is a natural mineral pools of icy blue Nine Village Valley and is known the road, bear in mind it is winter. Also, due to the climate, calm setting that gives the feeling marked bus stop. The main scenic and spectacular mini lakes. During worldwide for its beautiful tricky mountainous terrain so most of the flights are usually of an elvish forest! area covers around 80 km and winter and spring the entrance landscape, colourful lakes, multi- the journey takes around 8 or delayed, so get prepared to wait. -Panda Lake (Xiongmao Hai) Giant the buses run efficiently helping ticket is only 60 CNY per person, level waterfalls, snowy peaks and 9 hours. But in return, you can Huanglong airport is about a 1.5 pandas were said to have come tourists to move around this vast but the rest of the year it is 200 for being the natural habitat of the enjoy amazing scenery along hour drive from Jiuzhaigou Park to this lake to drink, though there zone. You can choose how much CNY. This mountain is deceptively giant pandas. I can describe this the Minjinag River, especially and there is an airport shuttle that have been no sightings for many terrain you want to cover by foot simple to climb. It is a 4.2 km place in one word: breathtaking. in autumn. Also, if the area has costs 50 CNY per person. years. The lake empties into the because beside the main road, wooden boardwalk up the valley It is simply the most stunning experienced heavy rain, the roads multi-level Panda Waterfalls. may be closed due to landslides. there is a pedestrian trail where from the entrance but people can nature reserve I have ever visited, Jiuzhaigou is one of the most Jiuzhaigou suffered heavily during you can walk peacefully, safely experience some form of altitude so no wonder it was inscribed by popular places to visit in China the earthquake that shook Sichuan and at your own pace. In our visit Hotels in the area are plentiful sickness. The trek lasts around 4 UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and on average it receives up to in May 2008, and even while most we trekked more than 20 km with a huge price variety, but hours on a relaxed pace. But if you in 1992. 7,000 people per day. To visit this of the area has fully recovered; but the path is very smooth and often the cheapest ones are run don’t like walking or are short of heaven-like place full of people it is still prone to mudslides and the wonders surrounding you by local families that don’t speak time, you can also take the cable can easily turn into hell so I would The beauty of Jiuzhaigou falling rocks. Buses depart from helps you forget any fatigue. You English, so if you are not very car that operates during peak recommend going from mid- compares to the alpine scenery of Xinnanmen and Chadianzi bus can cover all the main sights in confident with your language season (April to November). It October to mid-November, just the Swiss or Canadian mountains stations in Chengdu with 2 or 3 one day if you start early in the skills, make sure you choose a takes visitors from the entrance up after the Golden Week is over. Plus, but it captivates visitors with departures from each station morning but dedicate more time hotel with English speaking staff. to the top of the mountain where its enhanced colours due to its daily depending on demand. if you want to appreciate in depth a beautiful temple surrounded by mineral rich waters in shallow gorgeous limestone pools awaits Ticket price is approximately 145 the beauty of this place. Once in Jiuzhaigou you can also cascading pools. Also, while you. Here you can walk along CNY depending on the bus. visit Huanglong Natural Reserve. you are surrounded by all this the valley and either take the The top scenic spots in the area It is totally worth it and shows astonishing natural beauty you cable car back or walk down the that you can’t miss are: a very different landscape from can also have a taste of Tibetan If you choose to travel by plane, hill to enjoy the forest, lakes and the one in Jiuzhaigou. You can culture because this remote you can reach Jiuzhaigou- -Chang Hai (Long Lake). It is the waterfalls. get to the “Yellow Dragon” by bus region was inhabited by various Huanglong airport from highest, deepest and largest lake (takes 3 hours and 45 CNY from Tibetan and Qiang peoples for Chengdu (only 45 minutes) in Jiuzhaigou 7.5 km in length and Jiuzhaigou bus station) or you can centuries. or from Beijing, Shanghai and 103 m in depth.

70 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 71 f your picture of the perfect with fresh juice, coffee and tea resort with over the paradise is endless white and a selection of snacks and water villas that have Ibeaches, crystal clear waters pastries. Plus the staff will take their own staircase and never-ending sunsets, then El care of your luggage and one by down to the sea! From El Nido. Nido is waiting for you! one the passengers will be called El Nido town you to do the check in. travel two hours by van to Taytay port and El Nido (The Nest) is located in An unspoiled piece of paradise once there, you take the province of Palawan in the El Nido alone comprises 45 islands a 30 minute boat ride. Philippines, about 420 kilometers so there is plenty to do and see. If on Earth! The island is small southwest of Manila. This magical you choose to stay in the El Nido and remote, and if place was relatively unknown town the main tour operators are you're looking for a to foreign tourists until recent Alternative Café and The Art Café, and your holiday can be as getaway, it really is well away from times, but now tourism is the favorites amongst travelers. They adventurous or as relaxed as you anywhere. main source of income for the offer 4 different kind of island want. The three meals are served locals. But even when some of the hopping tours (A, B, C and D) and in a buffet style unless there are beachfront areas have exploded each one visits different places. If something you will notice few people at the resort so instead in popularity, the huge tour The most popular one is tour A, in the Philippines more than the staff prepares a special meal groups are still nowhere to be but don’t you worry, all of them any other place in this world is for you that can be served at the seen in this place. will take you to places out of this the friendliness of its people. beach free of charge. world! Prices vary each year but On Apulit Island you will be they usually charge between 700 welcomed by the staff singing a Have you ever seen the movie Be prepared to be inspired by to 1,020 PHP per person for a full traditional song, cold drinks and a or read the book “The Beach? Its their love for nature, by their day trip. wet towel. Once you are refreshed author, Alex Garland, wrote this strong will to preserve their piece they will take you to your villa and novel while he was living in El of paradise and the promotion that is where the fun begins! From Nido and this unique archipelago On tour A the first stop is a small of a sustainable way of living. El your own balcony you can spot all was the whole inspiration for it. lagoon on Miniloc Island where Nido is not just a tropical beach, kind of marine life from corals and lies an open top cathedral of it's a place like no other. With colorful fish to baby sharks! Here limestone. After that, the stop for breathtaking views of nature, I will not lie to you, reaching El all activities such as kayaking, lunch is in the beautiful Simizu over and under the sea, El Nido Nido is not the easiest, especially snorkeling, island hopping, rock Island where you can enjoy a wide is unique and for sure one of the if you want to travel to one of the climbing, cave exploring, wind range of Pilipino dishes made with most beautiful places on Earth. islands, but is totally worth it and surfing and rapelling are included a selection of chicken, squid, pork, the comfort will depend on your fish, salad and fresh fruits. Then, budget. There are no international you will visit the Secret flights to El Nido, so you need to lagoon, which seems depart from Manila. The popular not to be a secret and cheap way is to fly to Puerto anymore but keeps still Princesa City, then take a 5 to its rustic charm and the 6 hours bumpy ride to El Nido fourth and last stop town via bus or shuttle van. A of the day is at Seven more expensive (around 7,000 Commandos beach, PHP) but faster and comfortable where according to option is to take a direct flight legend, seven Japanese from Manila to El Nido with Island 爱妮岛面积以拥有多样的生态系统而自豪，如热带雨林、红树 commandos took Transvoyager, the charter airline 林、白色的海滩、珊瑚带、石灰石暗礁。这是一片小群岛，形 refuge there during the for El Nido Resorts. From the 态各异；这里是未受污染的美景，给人无限的惊喜。这里是人 Second World War. moment you enter the ITI terminal 与动物并存的地方，这里是“人间天堂。”现在，它已成为游 you can forget about all your On my trip to El Nido 客首选的旅游目的地。独一无二的自然景观，野生动物自然保 problems and enjoy a relaxed the biggest highlight 护区，不计其数鱼类，都能在爱妮岛找到。今天请和小编一起 holiday. Before and after the was Apulit Island, one 体验一下爱妮岛美丽的自然风光吧！ departure, you will be welcomed of the El Nido Resorts. This is a private island

72 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 73 ARIES (3.21-4.19) Work keeps you on your toes this month, dear Aries, but your personal life doesn't take a backseat. Love matters are becoming a little complicated as well, but pleasantly so. TAURUS (4.20-5.20) Personal relationships are a big focus this month, dear Taurus. While romantic matters can be complicated, misunderstandings and hesitancy lift by the middle of the -month. Your affectionate nature is well-defined in September. . GEMINI (5.21-6.20) Interesting surprises occur in September, dear Gemini, in the areas of partnerships, career, and reputation or social standing. These can serve to push you out of a no-win or dead-end position. Family matters that have been troubling clear up by the middle of September. CANCER (6.21-7.22) In September, dear Cancer, you are pouring a lot of energy into friendships, networking, learning, and pleasure. Love is intense this month, but in a mostly pleasant manner. LEO (7.23-8.22) Getting your finances in order is in focus this month, dear Leo. By mid-month, love becomes less communicative in a superficial sense and more about passion and feelings that run so deep that they're hard to describe. VIRGO (8.23-9.22) You are brimming with creative ideas this month, dear Virgo. Being honest and communicative boosts your reputation and appeal in September. Sudden opportunities with or through a partner can arise. LIBRA (9.23-10.22) Personal magnetism continues to run high in September, dear Libra. Opportunities and new insights come in the areas of work or health. The temptation to break out of lifeless aspects of a job is strong, and some of you will be feeling such inner restlessness that you feel you need to make a radical change. SCORPIO (10.23-11.21) A personally popular month is in store for you, dear Scorpio. You are easily making connections, and your attitude is upbeat. You are inclined to take chances on creative or romantic levels. Something might inspire you to try out a new creative hobby or adventure altogether. SAGITTARIUS (11.22-12.21) Career matters are strong this month, dear Sagittarius. Whether you are seeking it or not, you are in the spotlight. Show the most competent and responsible side of your nature now for maximum success. CAPRICORN (12.22-1.19) A feeling of personal power and stronger, clearer ambitions are with you this month, dear Capricorn. You are more open to communicating about subjects or feelings that you have previously kept to yourself. AQUARIUS (1.20-2.18) September brings intenseity of feelings and a stronger desire to investigate life, dear Aquarius. Your personal magnetism runs high, and you're likely to find much support and personal popularity in your career or community. Money might be seen now for its value as a tool used to achieve more freedom in your life. Problem solving comes far more easily to you by mid-September. PISCES (2.19-3.20) A partnership is in strong focus this month, dear Pisces. Inspiration can come along suddenly, or seemingly so, from something you read, a conversation, a co-worker, or perhaps even a dream this month.

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