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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX Art supplies, 173 Gongmei Dasha, 178 ATMs (automated-teller Beijing Guihua Bowuguan machines), 13–14, 52–53 (Beijing Planning and Abercrombie and Kent, 27 Exhibition Hall), 141 Academic Travel Abroad, 28 abyface, 191–192 Beijing Haiyangguan (Beijing Accommodations, 22, 60–79. B Babysitters, 52 Aquarium), 149 See also Accommodations Back Lakes area (Shicha Hai), 5, Beijing Hikers, 151 Index 148 Beijing Huanle Gu (Happy best, 7, 63–64 accommodations, 68–70 Valley Amusement Park), 149 checking in and out, 62 restaurants, 88–92 Beijing International Golf Club at the Great Wall, 203–205 walking tours, 158–161 (Beijing Guoji Gao’erfu location of, 63 Ba Da Hutong (Eight Great Julebu), 151 new, 1–2, 71 Lanes), 157 Beijing New Art Projects, 144 saving on, 62–63 accommodations, 74–75 Beijing opera, 185–186 Acrobatics, 187 Baihua Meishu Yongpin, 173 (Beijing Addresses, finding, 46–47 Bai Nao Hui, 176 Zhan), 42 Adventure Center, 28 Bai Ta Si (White Dagoba Beijing Sheying Qicai Cheng, Airport, 37 Temple), 132–133, 166 175 accommodations near, 78 Baiyu Cun, 212 Beijing Sichou Dian (Beijing Airport buses, 40–41 Baiyun Guan, 133 Silk Store), 182 Air travel, 22, 24–25, 41–42 Banana, 192 Beijing South, 47–48 getting into town, 40–41 Banks, 52 restaurants, 101–103 Aitumei Caise Kuoyin Zhongxin, Bannerman Tang’s Toys and Beijing Tokyo Art Projects, 144 175 Crafts (Shengtang Xuan), 184 Beijing Tourist Information Alfa, 191 Baoguo Si Wenhua Gongyipin Centers, 43 Altar to the Century (Zhonghua Shichang, 172, 173 Beijing West Shiji Tan), 141 Baohe Dian (Hall of Preserving accommodations, 76–79 American Express, 52 Harmony), 125 restaurants, 103–106 emergency check cashing Baoli Dasha Guoji Juyuan (Poly Beijing Xiandai, 153 system, 14–15 Theater), 187 Beijing Yangguang Yunzhi Ancient Bell Museum Baoyun Ge (Precious Clouds Shudian, 167, 181 (Gu Zhong Bowuguan), 141 Pavilion), 130 Beijing Yinyue Shudian, 181 Ancient Coin Exhibition Hall Bars, 193–195 Beijing (Beijing (Gudai Qianbi Zhanlanguan), Bed Tapas & Bar (Chuang Ba), Dongwuyuan), 149 149 194 Bicycling, 51–52 Ancient Coin Market (Gudai Bei Hai Gongyuan (Beihai store, 174 Qianbi Jiaoyi Shichang), 149, Park), 137–138 tours, 151 176 COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Beijing Aquarium (Beijing Bi Yong Dadian, 135 Ancient Observatory (Gu Haiyangguan), 149 Board games, 174 Guanxiang Tai), 143 Beijing Art Museum (Beijing Books, recommended, 29–30 Antiques and curios, 173 Yishu Bowuguan), 136 Bookstores, 53, 174 April Gourmet, 178 Beijing City Center The Bookworm (Lao Shu Aquarium, Beijing (Beijing accommodations, 64–68 Chong), 53, 195–196 Haiyangguan), 149 restaurants, 86–88 Botao Haute Couture (Botao Area codes, 52 Beijing Concert Hall (Beijing Gaojishi Zhuang Zhan), 177 Art galleries, 180 Yinyue Ting), 187 Bowling (baolingqiu), 151 18_175934 bindex.qxp 1/9/08 9:30 PM Page 240

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Box Cafe (Hezi Kafeiguan), 188 Cinemas, 188, 190 Dong Si Qingzhen Si (Dong Si BTG Travel, 150 Cining Huayuan (Garden of Mosque), 164 Buddhism, 218–219 Love and Tranquillity), 123 Dong Tang (East Church or St. Business hours, 53 Circular Altar (Yuan Qiu), 128 Joseph’s Cathedral), 133, Bus travel, 50–51 City Center 162–163 accommodations, 64–68 Dong Yue Miao, 133–134 Calendar of events, 16–17 restaurants, 86–88 Drugstores, 54, 176–177 Cameras and film, 175 Climate, 16 Drum Tower (Gu Lou), 161 Cana Cloth and Clothes, 177 Cloud Platform (Yun Tai), 202 D-22, 190 Capital Airport (Shoudu Club and music scene, 190–193 Dunhuang (The Den), 192 Jichang), 37, 41 Coins and stamps, 175–176 (Shou Du Bo Comptoirs de (Fa Pai), East Church (Dong Tang), Wu Guan), 141 196 133, 162–163 Carpets, 175 Computers, 176 East City (Dong Cheng), 47 Car rentals, 53 Confucianism, 216–217 accommodations, 68–70 Car travel, 25, 52 Courier services, 57 restaurants, 88–92 Cathay Bookshop, 156 Credit cards, 14 Eastern Qing Tombs (Qing CD Jazz Cafe (Sendi Jueshi), Crime, 19–20 Dong Ling), 207–208 190 Cuisines, 80–82 East Gallery (Yisen Hualang), Cellphones, 24 Curio City (Guwan Cheng), 172 180 Cha Jia Fu (The Teahouse of Curio shops, Dong Echo Wall (Huiyin Bi), 129 Family Fu), 196 Jie, 156 Eight Great Lanes (Ba Da Changchun Yuan (Garden of Currency and currency Hutong), 157 Eternal Spring), 140 exchange, 13, 14, 52 accommodations, 74–75 Chang Lang (Long Corridor), Customs regulations, 12–13 Elderhostel, 28 130 Electricity, 54 Chang Ling, 206–207, 209 Da Bei Lou, 209 Embassies and consulates, 54 Chang Xi Ling, 209 Dacheng Dian, 135 Emergencies, 54 Changyin Ge, 126 Daci Zhenru Bao Dian, 138 Entry requirements, 10–12 Chaoyang, 47 Da Hong Men (Great Red Escorted tours, 26–28 accommodations, 70–73 Gate), 206 Etiquette and customs, 54–55 restaurants, 92–101 Daoism (Taoism), 219 Eunuchs, 146 Chaoyang Juchang, 187 Daxin Fangzhi Gongsi, 182 Exception de Mixmind, 177 Charterhouse, 53 Dazang Longhua Si, 160 Cherry Lane Movies, 188 Da Zhalan (Dashilanr in Beijing Fabrics, 182–183 Doll (Zhongguo Wawa), Dialect), walking tour, Face Bar (Fei Si), 194 192 154–158 Factory 798 (Qijiuba China Focus, 28 Da Zhong Si (Great Bell Gongchang), 144 China National Film Museum Temple), 141 Fahai Si, 134 (Zhongguo Dianying Decathlon, 181–182 Families with children, 21–22 Bowuguan), 142 The Den (Dunhuang), 192 sights and attractions for, China Puppet Art Theater Deng Jie (Lantern Festival), 17 149–150 (Zhongguo Mu’ou Juyuan), Department stores, 176 Fa Pai (Comptoirs de France), 187 Desheng Men Jianlou (Desheng 196 Men Arrow Tower), 149 Fashion (clothing), 177–178 Shopping Center (Zhongguo Destination (Mudidi), 189, 192 Fayuan Si (Source of Dharma Guoji Maoyi Zhongxin), 179 Diaoke Shiguang (Sculpting in Temple), 134 Chinese Culture Club, 151 Time), 196 Fei Si (Face Bar), 194 , 56, 232–240 Ding Dong Ling tombs, 208 Fenglian Guangchang (Full Link pronunciation guide, 234 Disabilities, travelers with, 20 Plaza), 179 Chinese New Year (Chun Jie; at the Great Wall, 203 Films, 221–222 Spring Festival), 15–17 Discrimination, 20 Five Dragon Pavilion (Wu Long Chong Ling, 210 Dixia Cheng (Underground Ting), 138 Choushui Hutong (Smelly Water City), 143–144 Five Pagoda Temple (Wu Ta Si), Lane), 148 Doctors, 53–54 137 Christianity, 220–221 Dong Cheng (East City), 47 Folk Museum (Minsu Chuan Di Xia, 211–212 accommodations, 68–70 Bowuguan), 134 Chuang Ba (Bed Tapas & Bar), restaurants, 88–92 Food stores, 178 194 Dongfang Xin Tiandi (Oriental (Gu Gong), 5, Plaza), 179 122–127 18_175934 bindex.qxp 1/9/08 9:30 PM Page 241

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Foreign Language Bookstore Gudai Qianbi Zhanlanguan Hong Kong, getting a visa in, (Waiwen Shudian), 53, 162, (Ancient Coin Exhibition 12 174, 180 Hall), 149 Hong Men Hualang (Red Gate Free or almost free activities, 8 Gu Gong (Forbidden City), 5, Gallery), 180 Friendship Store (Youyi 122–127 Hong Qiao Shichang (Pearl Shangdian), 173, 176 Gu Guanxiang Tai (Ancient Market), 171, 178 Front Gate (Qian Men), 158 Observatory), 143 Hongsheng Sheying Fuwu Full Link Plaza (Fenglian Guides, 27 Zhongxin, 175 Guangchang), 179 Gu Lou (Drum Tower), 161 Hot lines, 55 Fuqiang Hutong, 163–164 Guojia Bowuguan (National Huangqian Dian (Imperial Hall Furen Daxue (Furen University), Museum of China), 142 of Heaven), 129 former campus of, 160 Guoke Jiuba (Pass-By Bar), 194 Huang Qiong Yu (Imperial Vault Guo Zi Jian (Directorate of of Heaven), 129 Garden of Eternal Spring Education), 134–135 (Huguang (Changchun Yuan), 140 Gustamenta, 196 Huiguan Xilou), 186 Garden of Love and Gu Zhong Bowuguan (Ancient Huguo Si, walking tour, Tranquillity, 123 Bell Museum), 141 164–168 Garden of Rest (Yu Fei Yuan Huguo Si Xiaochi, 167 Qin), 208 Haidian, 48 Huiyin Bi (Echo Wall), 129 Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe accommodations, 76–79 Hutongs (lanes), 147–148 Men), 124 restaurants, 103–106 Gate of Heavenly Purity Hall of Abstinence (Zhai Gong), Ice-skating, 152 (Qianqing Men), 125 128 Imperial Garden (Yu Huayuan), Gate of Martial Spirit (Shenwu Hall of Benevolence and 125–126 Men), 126 Longevity (Renshou Dian), Imperial Hall of Heaven Gay and lesbian travelers, 21, 132 (Huangqian Dian), 129 189 Hall of Clocks (Zhongbiao Imperial Vault of Heaven Gecko’s Adventures, 28 Guan), 127 (Huang Qiong Yu), 129 Geng Xiang, 183 Hall of Eminent Favor, 208 Imperial Way, 120 Ghost Street (Gui Jie), 98 Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Inner Court (Nei Ting), Golf, 151 Dian), 124, 125 125–126 Gong’anbu Diyi Yanjiusuo, 181 Hall of Jewelry (Zhenbao International SOS, 176 Gongmei Dasha, 162, 173 Guan), 126 Internet access, 22–24, 55–56 Gongren Tiyuchang (’ Hall of Jupiter (Taisui Dian), Intrepid Travel, 28 Stadium), 153 142 Islam, 221 Gong Wang Fu (Prince Gong’s Hall of Mental Cultivation Itineraries, suggested, 31–36 Mansion), 144–145, 160 (Yangxin Dian), 126 Gong Wang Fu Chaguan Hall of Middle Harmony Jenny Lou’s (Tianshun (Teahouse of Prince Gong’s (Zhonghe Dian), 125 Chaoshi), 178 Mansion), 186 Hall of Prayer for Good Jewelry, 178–179 Great Bell Temple (Da Zhong Harvests (Qinian Dian), Jianfu Gong Huayuan (Garden Si), 141 128–129 of the Palace of Building , 120 Hall of Preserving Harmony Happiness), 123, 138 Great Red Gate (Da Hong (Baohe Dian), 125 Jiaotai Dian (), Men), 206 Hall of the Altar of Ordination 125 The Great Wall (Wanli (Jie Tan Dian), 211 Jietai Si, 210–211 Changcheng), 198–205 Hall of Union (Jiaotai Dian), Jie Tan Dian (Hall of the Altar Guang Han Tang, 173 125 of Ordination), 211 Guanghua Si, 160 Happy Valley Amusement Park Jile Shijie Dian, 138 Guangji Si, 166 (Beijing Huanle Gu), 149 Jing Ling tomb, 208 Guan Jing Jiuba (Palace View Hart Center of Arts (Hate Jingmin Chacheng, 183 Bar), 194 Shalong), 144, 190 Jing Shan Gongyuan (Jing Shan Guanyin Dian, 211 Health concerns, 18–19 Park), 138 Gudai Jianzhu Bowuguan Health insurance, 17 Jin Shan Ling, the Great Wall (Museum of Ancient Heavenly Bridge (Tian Qiao), at, 203–204 Architecture), 141–142 204 Jin Wuxing Baihuo Pifa Cheng, Gudai Qianbi Jiaoyi Shichang Hezi Kafeiguan (Box Cafe), 188 172 (Ancient Coin Market), 149, Hiking, 151 Jiulong Bi (Nine Dragon 176 , 43–46 Screen), 126 Holidays, 16 18_175934 bindex.qxp 1/9/08 9:30 PM Page 242

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Jizhe Julebu (Press Club Bar), Lucky numbers, 127 National Arts & Crafts Museum 194–195 Lush, 194 (Zhongguo Gongyi Juanqin Zhai, 123 Lu Xun Bowuguan, 166 Meishuguan), 143 Juyong Guan (Dwelling in National Day, 16, 17 Harmony Pass), 202 Mail, 56–57 Main streets, 46 (Guojia Bowuguan), 142 Karaoke, 193 Malaria, 19 National Theatre, 120 Kite-flying, 152 Malian Dao, 183 Neighborhoods, 47–48 Kong Miao, 134–135 Malian Dao Sheying Qicai Nei Lian Sheng Xiedian, 157, Lake, 130 Cheng, 175 182 Kunning Gong (Palace of Malian Dao You Bi Ka Nei Ting (Inner Court), 125–126 Earthly Tranquillity), 125 Shichang, 175–176 Newspapers and magazines, 57 Malls and shopping plazas, Nightlife, 185–197 Labor Day, 16 179–180 Night markets, food at, 100 Lama Temple (Yonghe Gong), MAO Livehouse, 190 Nine Dragon Screen (Jiulong 137, 217 , 8, 120 Bi), 126 Lanes (hutongs), 147–148 Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum Ningshou Gong Huayuan, 126 Langfang Er Tiao, 158 (Mao Zhuxi Jinian Guan), Niu Jie Libai Si (Niu Jie Language, 56, 232–240 121–122 Mosque), 136 pronunciation guide, 234 portraits of, 124, 143 Numerology, 127 Lantern Festival (Deng Jie), 17 Maps, 47, 57, 174 Lao Fan Jie Fuzhuang Shichang (Shi Fang), 132 , 139 (Alien’s Street), 182 Markets and bazaars, 170–172 , 139 Lao She Jinianguan (Former Medical insurance, 17 Olympics, 139 Residence of Lao She), 144, Mei Lanfang Guju, 158 accommodations rates, 63 163 Menghai Chachang, 183 On/Off (Shang Xia Xian), 189 Lao She’s Teahouse (Lao She (Wu Men), 122, Opera, Beijing, 185–186 Chaguan), 188 124–125 Oriental Plaza (Dongfang Xin Lao Shu Chong (The Metro (subway), 1, 48–49 Tiandi), 162, 179 Bookworm), 195–196 Mid-Autumn Festival (Tuanyuan Outdoor activities, 151–153 Laurus Travel, 28 Jie), 17 Outdoor equipment, 181–182 Le Cool, 152 Milu Yuan (Milu Park), 150 Outer Court (Qian Chao), 125 The Legation, 1 Mima Cafe (Zuo You Jian), 197 Lesheng Mangren Baojian Ming Chengqiang Gongyuan Pacific Century Place, 176 Anmo Zhongxin, 164 (Ming City Wall Park), 140 Pacific Delight, 28 Leshou Tang, 126 (Shisan Ling), Package tours, 25–26 Lidai Diwang Miao (Temple of 205–207 Palace of Earthly Tranquillity Past Emperors), 135, 166 Ming Tombs Museum (Shisan (Kunning Gong), 125 walking tour, 164–168 Ling Bowuguan), 207 Palace of Heavenly Purity Lima Guandi Miao, 147 Minsu Bowuguan (Folk (Qianqing Gong), 125 Ling’en Dian, 207 Museum), 134 Palace View Bar (Guan Jing Liquor laws, 56 Mix (Mi Ke Si), 192 Jiuba), 194 Liulichang Moko Internet Cafe (Moke Panda Tours, 150–151 shopping, 170, 173 Wangba), 56 Panjiayuan Jiuhuo Shichang, walking tour, 154–158 Money matters, 13–15 171–173 Liu Ren Papercut House (Liu Monkey Business, 28 Parks and gardens, 137–140 Ren Jianzhi Wu), 149–150 Mudidi (Destination), 192 Party World, 193 Living Hall (Qin Dian), 128 Mu Ling, 209 Pass-By Bar (Guoke Jiuba), 194 Liyuan Theater (Liyuan Museum of Ancient Architecture Passports, 10 Juchang), 186 (Gudai Jianzhu Bowuguan), Pearl Market (Hong Qiao Long Corridor (Chang Lang), 141–142 Shichang), 171 130 Music, 224–226 Pearls, 171 Longevity Hill (Wanshou Shan), Music stores, 180–181 Pedicabs, 51 130 Mutianyu, The Great Wall at, Peregrine Adventures, 28 Longfu Si Jie, 164 202–203 Picnic supplies and spots, 96 Lost and found, 56 The Place (Shimao Tianjie), 180 Lost-luggage insurance, 17–18 Nan Tang (South Church), Plastered T-Shirts, 177 Loving Life Massage Center, 133 Police, 57 164 National Art Museum of China Pollution, 18 Lu Ban Gudian Jiaju Cheng, 173 (Zhongguo Meishuguan), 164 Poly Art Museum, 140 18_175934 bindex.qxp 1/9/08 9:30 PM Page 243

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Poly Theater (Baoli Dasha Guoji Restrooms, 57 Sights and attractions, Juyuan), 187 Ri Tan Gongyuan (Ri Tan Park), 107–168 Post offices, 57 140 strategy for seeing, 107 Precious Clouds Pavilion Ri Tan Shangwu Lou, 177–178 Siheyuan (courtyard houses), (Baoyun Ge), 130 Ritz Tours, 28 147 Press Club Bar (Jizhe Julebu), Rongbao Zhai, 156, 173 Silk, 182–183 194–195 Ruifuxiang Choubu Dian, 157, Silk Alley (Xiushui Jie), Prince Gong’s Mansion (Gong 182–183 170–171 Wang Fu), 144–145, 160 Rundeli Zonghe Shichang, 167 Simatai, The Great Wall at, Propaganda, 192 204–205 Puppets, 187 Safety, 19–20 Smoking, 58 Pyongyang Art Studio, 181 St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Dong Song Qingling Guju (former Tang), 133, 162–163 residence of Soong Ching Q Bar, 195 Salud, 190 Ling), 145–146, 160 Qian Men (Front Gate), 122, San Bu Lao Hutong, 148 Song Zhuang, 144 158 Sanfo Outdoors, 151 Sony ExploraScience (Suoni Tan Qian Men Carpet Factory, 175 Sanfu Huwai Yongpin (Sanfo Meng), 150 Qian Men Xi Heyan Jie, 156 Outdoors), 182 Soul Tower, 208 Qian Men Zixingche Shangdian, Sanlian Taofen Tushu Zhongxin, Source of Dharma Temple 174 174 (Fayuan Si), 134 Qianqing Gong (Palace of San Li Tun, 193 South Beijing, 47–48 Heavenly Purity), 125 Sanwei Bookstore (Sanwei restaurants, 101–103 Qianqing Men (Gate of Shuwu), 190–191 South Church (Nan Tang), 133 Heavenly Purity), 125 Sanwei Shuwu, 174 Spas, 152 Qianyi Wangluo Kafeiwu, 55 Scams, 19 Spectator sports, 153 Qijiuba Gongchang (Factory Sculpting in Time (Diaoke Spring Festival (Chun Jie; 798), 144 Shiguang), 196 Chinese New Year), 15–17 Qin Dian (Living Hall), 128 Seasons, 15–16 Starbucks, 195 Qing Dong Ling (Eastern Qing Senior travel, 21 Star City (Xinshi Ji Ying Cheng), Tombs), 207–208 Seventeen-Arch Bridge (Shiqi 188 Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Kong Qiao), 132 The Star Live, 191 Festival), 17 Sexually transmitted diseases, Steppes East, 28 Qing Xi Ling (Western Qing 19 Stone Boat Bar, 195 Tombs), 208–210 Shard Box Store (Shendege Street food, 162 Qinian Dian (Hall of Prayer for Gongyipin), 178–179 at night markets, 100 Good Harvests), 128–129 Shengtang Xuan (Bannerman Subway (metro), 1, 48–49 Tang’s Toys and Crafts), 184 (Yi He Yuan), Rainfall, average, 16 Shengxifu, 162 130–132 R. Crusoe & Son, 28 Shengzuo Longchang Si, 167 Sun Dong An Plaza (Xin Red Gate Gallery (Hong Men Shenwu Men (Gate of Martial Dong’an Shichang), 180 Hualang), 180 Spirit), 126 Suoni Tan Meng (Sony Red Lantern District (Ba Da Shi Fang (Marble Boat), 132 ExploraScience), 150 Hutong), 157 Shimao Tianjie (The Place), 180 Su Ren, 178 accommodations, 74–75 Shine, 178 Suxi Huang (World of Suzie Religion, 217–222 Shin Kong Place (Xin Guang Wong), 195 Renmin Juchang, 167 Tiandi), 180 Renshou Dian (Hall of Shiqi Kong Qiao (Seventeen- Table (ping pang qiu), Benevolence and Longevity), Arch Bridge), 132 152 132 Shisan Ling (Ming Tombs), Tai Chi (Taijiquan), 153 Restaurants, 2–3, 80–106. See 205–207 Taidi Daisi (Tasty Taste), 196 also Restaurant Index Shisan Ling Bowuguan (Ming Taihe Dian (Hall of Great best, 7–8, 83–84 Tombs Museum), 207 Harmony), 124, 125 cuisines, 80–82, 84–86 Shoes, 182 Taihe Men (Gate of Great etiquette and customs, 55 Shopping, 169–184 Harmony), 124 for families with children, on escorted tours, 26–27 Tai Ling, 209 21–22 Shou Du Bo Wu Guan (Capital Tai Ling Fei Yuan Qin, 210 imperial, 87 Museum), 141 Tailors, 182–183 inexpensive, 98 Shoushui Hutong (Gathering Tai Miao, 136 menu terms, 226–231 Water Lane), 148 Taisui Dian (Hall of Jupiter), 142 18_175934 bindex.qxp 1/9/08 9:30 PM Page 244

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Taiwan Tianbaoyang Mingcha, Tours, organized, 150–151. See Wansheng Juchang, 187 183 also Walking tours, self- Wanshou Shan (Longevity Hill), Tanzhe Si, 210–211 guided 130 Taoism (Daoism), 219 escorted tours, 26–28 Wanshou Si, 136 Tasty Taste (Taidi Daisi), 196 Forbidden City (Gu Gong), Water, drinking, 59 Taxes, 58 122–123 Watson’s, 177 Taxis, 40, 49–51 package tours, 25–26 Weather forecasts, 59 The Teahouse of Family Fu (Cha Toys, 184 Websites, 10 Jia Fu), 196 Train travel, 25, 37, 40–43 traveler’s toolbox, 23 Teahouse of Prince Gong’s Transportation, 48–52 Well of the Pearl Concubine Mansion (Gong Wang Fu Traveler’s checks, 14 (Zhen Fei Jing), 126–127 Chaguan), 186 Traveling to China, 24–25 Well of the Prince’s Palace Teahouse theater, 188 Travel insurance, 17–18 (), 161 Tea stores, 183–184 The Tree (Yinbi de Shu), 195 Wenyuan Ge (former Imperial Telephone, 58–59 Trip-cancellation insurance, 17 Archive), 125 Temperatures, average, 16 Tuanyuan Jie (Mid-Autumn Western Mansions (Xi Yang (Tian Tan Festival), 17 Lou), 140 Gongyuan), 127–129 Tu Lan NaYouyi Shangdian Western Qing Tombs (Qing Xi Temple of Past Emperors (Lidai (Torana Gallery), 175 Ling), 208–210 Diwang Miao), 135 Western Union, 15 Ten Fu Tea (Tian Fu Jituan), UME International Cineplex White Dagoba Temple (Bai Ta 183–184 (Huaxing Guoji Yingcheng), Si), 132–133 10,000 Flowers Maze (Wanhua 188 Wi-Fi access, 23–24 Zhen), 140 Underground City (Dixia Wild Duck Island, 160 Things of the Jing, 179 Cheng), 143–144 Workers’ Stadium (Gongren 3501 PLA Surplus Store (3501 Underground Palace at Ding Tiyuchang), 153 Gongchang), 181 Ling, 207 World of Suzie Wong (Suxi Tian’an Men (Gate of Heavenly Huang), 195 Peace), 124 Vic’s (Wei Ke Si), 192 Wu Long Ting (Five Dragon Tian’an Men Square (Tian’an Visas, 10–12 Pavilion), 138 Men Guangchang), 120–121 Visitor information, 9, 43 Wu Men (Meridian Gate), 122, Tian Fu Jituan (Ten Fu Tea), 124–125 183–184 Waiwen Shudian (Foreign Wu Ta Si (Five Pagoda Temple), Tianming Penjing Qishiguan, Language Bookstore), 174 137 167 Walking, 52 Wuying Dian (Hall of Valiance Tian Qiao (Heavenly Bridge), Walking tours, self-guided, and Heroism), 123 204 154–168 Wuyutai Tea Shop, 162 Tianqiao Happy Tea House Back Lakes, 158–161 (Tianqiao Le Chaguan), 188 Lidai Diwang Miao & Huguo Xiandai Shudian Beijing Tianshun Chaoshi (Jenny Lou’s), Si, 164–168 Yishu Shuwu (Timezone 8 Art 178 Liulichang & Da Zhalan, Books), 174–175 Tian Tan Gongyuan (Temple of 154–158 Xian Nong Tan (Altar of Heaven), 127–129 Wangfujing, 161–164 Agriculture), 142 Tian Yi Mu, 134, 146–147 Wanda International Cinema Xian Yu Kou Jie (Fresh Fish Tianyi Xiaoshangpin Pifa (Wanda Guoji Dianying Corner Street), 148 Shichang, 172 Cheng), 188 Xiao Ling, 208 Time zone, 59 Wangfujing (Well of the Xi Cheng, 47 Timezone 8 Art Books (Xiandai Prince’s Palace), 161 Xincang Zhubao Jewelry Street, Shudian Beijing Yishu Wangfujing Drugstore, 176 179 Shuwu), 174–175 Wangfujing Paleolithic Xin Dong’an Shichang (Sun Tipping, 59 Museum, 161–162 Dong An Plaza), 180 Tobacco Alley (Yandai Xiejie), Wangfujing Shudian, 174 Xing Qiyi Yuan Shangmao 161 Wangfujing Xiaochi Jie (Small Zhongxin, 174 Tobacco Pipe Lane (Yandai Xie Eats Street), 162 Xin Guang Tiandi (Shin Kong Jie), 148 Wangjing Ta, 204 Place), 180 Tomb-Sweeping Festival Wanhua Zhen (10,000 Flowers Bei San Tiao, 166 (Qingming), 17 Maze), 140 Xi Yang Lou (Western Tongren Tang, 157–158 Wanli Changcheng (The Great Mansions), 140 Torana Gallery (Tu Lan NaYouyi Wall), 198–205 Xu Beihong Jinianguan, 168 Shangdian), 175 18_175934 bindex.qxp 1/9/08 9:30 PM Page 245

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Zhongguo Guoji Maoyi Harmony Hotel (Huameilun Yan Cheng Yu (Over Zhongxin (China World Trade Jiudian), 75–76 Workshop), 183 Center Shopping Center), Hilton Beijing (Beijing Xierdun Yandai Xiejie (Tobacco Alley), 179 Fandian), 72 161 Zhongguo Meishuguan Holiday Inn Central Plaza Yandai Xie Jie (Tobacco Pipe (National Art Museum of (Zhonghuan Jiari Jiudian), 73 Lane), 148 China), 164 Hotel Côté Cour S.l., 68 Yangxin Dian (Hall of Mental Zhongguo Shudian, 156 Hotel Kapok (Mumian Hua Cultivation), 126 Zhongguo Wawa (China Doll), Jiudian), 66 Yaxiu Fuzhuang Shichang, 172 192 Hutonger (Hutong Ren), 69 Yayun Cun (Asia Games Zhonghe Dian (Hall of Middle Jianguo Hotel (Jianguo Village), 48 Harmony), 125 Fandian), 72 accommodations, 76–79 Zhonghua Shiji Tan (Altar to Jin Shan Ling Binguan, 204 restaurants, 103–106 the Century), 141 Kerry Centre Hotel (Beijing Jiali Yihe Xuan, 126 Ziyu Taofang, 183 Zhongxin Fandian), 70–71 Yi He Yuan (Summer Palace), Zoo, Beijing (Beijing Lao Meng Kezhan (Chuan Di 130–132 Dongwuyuan), 149 Xia), 211 Yinbi de Shu (The Tree), 195 Zuo You Jian (Mima Cafe), 197 lhsong Yuan Binguan, 69 Yinding Qiao (Silver Ingot The Marco Polo (Mage Boluo Bridge), 160 Jiûdian), 73–74 Yisen Hualang (East Gallery), ACCOMMODATIONS Marco Polo Parkside (Zhongao 180 Air China Hotel (Guohang Mage Boluo Jiudian), 76–77 Yoga (yujia), 153 Binguan), 78 Mountain Bar Lodge (near Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple), Ba Jiao Lou Manzu Zhuangyuan Jiankou), 205 137, 217 (near Tai Ling), 209 Park Plaza Beijing (Beijing Li Youyi Shangdian (Friendship Bamboo Garden Hotel (Zhu Ting Jiu Dian), 67 Store), 173, 176 Yuan Binguan), 68 Peking Downtown Backpackers Yuanlong Sichou Gufen Youxian Beijing Marriott West (Beijing Accommodation (Dong Tang Gongsi (Yuanlong Silk Co. Jinyu Wanhao Jiudian), 78 Qingnian Lüshe), 70 Ltd.), 183 Blue Sky Hotel (Lan Tian The Peninsula Beijing (Wangfu Yuan Ming Yuan, 140 Dasha), 78 Fandian), 65 Yuan Qiu (Circular Altar), 128 China World Hotel (Zhongguo Qian Men Changgong Fandian, Yu Fei Yuan Qin (Garden of Dafandian), 70 75 Rest), 208 City Central Youth Hostel Qilu Fandian, 70 Yu Gong Yi Shan, 191 (Chengshi Qingnian Jiudian), Qomolangma Hotel Yu Huayuan (Imperial Garden), 74–75 (Zhumulangma Biguan), 69 125–126 Crowne Plaza Hotel (Guoji Raffles Beijing (Beijing Fandian Yu Ling tomb, 208 Yiyuan Huangguan Fandian), Laifoshi), 65–66 Yun Tai (Cloud Platform), 202 66 Red Capital Ranch (near Yuntian Wangluo, 56 Crowne Plaza Park View Mutianyu), 203 Wuzhou (Wuzhou Huangguan Red Capital Residence (Xin Zhai Gong (Hall of Jiari Jiudian), 78–79 Hong Zi Julebu), 68 Abstinence), 128 Days Joiest Inn Beijing (Beijing The Regent Beijing (Beijing Li Zhenbao Guan (Hall of Zhong Xindai Si Jiudian), 67 Jing Jiu Dian), 66 Jewelry), 126 Far East Youth Hostel Ritz Carlton, Financial Street Zhen Fei Jing (Well of the Pearl (Yuandong Qingnian Lhshe), (Jinrong Jie lijia Jiudian), 77 Concubine), 126–127 76 Saga Youth Hostel (Shijia Guoji Zhengyi Ci Xilou (Zhengyi Ci Feiying Binguan, 76 Qingnian Lushe), 67–68 Theater), 156, 187 Gongti Youth Hostel (Gongti Shangri-la Beijing Hotel Zhongbiao Guan (Hall of Qingnian lhshe), 72–73 (Xianggelila Fandian), 77 Clocks), 127 Grand Hyatt Beijing (Beijing Shanxi Xiang Di’er Binguan, Zhongguan Cun, 176 Dongfang Junyue Dajiudian), 74–75 Zhongguo Dianying Bowuguan 64–65 Sino-Swiss Hotel (Guodu (China National Film Gu Bei Kou Hexi Cun (Jin Shan Dafandian), 78 Museum), 142 Ling), 204 St. Regis Beijing (Beijing Guoji Zhongguo Gongyi Meishuguan Gu Xiang 20 (Gu Xiang Er Shi), Julebu Fandian), 71–72 (National Arts & Crafts 69 Traders Hotel Beijing (Guomao Museum), 143 Haoyuan Binguan, 67 Fandian), 72 18_175934 bindex.qxp 1/9/08 9:30 PM Page 246

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The Westin Beijing, Financial Flo (Fu Lou), 93 Otto’s Restaurant (Richang Cha Street (Wei Si Ting Da Jiu Goubuli Baozi Dian, 157 Canting), 88 Dian), 77–78 Green T. House (Zi Yun Xuan), Pamer (Pami’er Shifu), 101 Xing Gong Binguan (near 92–93 Paper (Jian), 89 Yongfu Si), 209 Haiku by Hatsune (Yin Quan People 8 (Renjian Xuanse), Yuyuan Shanzhuang (Imperial Zhi Yu), 93 94–95 Gardens Mountain Villa), 208 Hatsune (Yin Quan), 93 Pure Lotus (Jing Xn Lian), 104 Zhaolong Qingnian lhguan, 73 Horizon (Haitian Ge), 94 Qing Yan Lou (Qing Dong Ling), Huajia Yiyuan, 91 208 Huangcheng Lao Ma, 97 Rumi, 95 RESTAURANTS Hutong Pizza, 90 San Ge Guizhouren, 98 Alameda, 95 Indian Kitchen (Yindu Xiao Sansheng Wanwu, 89 Annie’s Cafe (Anni Yidali Chu), 99–100 Serve the People (Wei Renmin Canting), 95 Jaan (Jia An), 86 Fuwu), 99 Assaggi (Changshi), 93 Jin Long Ge Chaguan, 167 Source (Dujiangyuan), 89 Baihe Sushi (Lily Vegetarian Kaorou Ji, 92 Taipo Tianfu Shanzhen, Restaurant), 104–105 Kejia Cai, 91 101–102 Beijing Dadong Kaoya Dian, Kong Yiji Jiudian, 91–92, 168 Taj Pavilion (Taiji Lou Yindu 95–96 Lan, 94 Canting), 99 Bellagio (Lu gang Xiaozhen), Le Cafe Igosso, 97 Tianjin Bai Jiao Yuan, 102 96–97 Made in China (Chang An Yi Vineyard (Putaoyuan’r), 90 Be There or Be Square (Bu Jian Hao), 87 Whampoa Club Beijing (Huang Bu San), 87–88 Mala Youhuo, 101 Pu Hui), 103 Blu Lobster (Lan Yun Xi Can Mare (Da Pa Shi), 97 Xiangyang Tun, 105 Ting), 103 Morel’s (Molaolongxi Xian’r Lao Man, 92 Cafe Sambal, 88 Xicanting), 94 Xiao Wang Fu, 99 Cepe (Yiwei Xuan), 103 My Humble House (Dongfang Xibei Youmian Cun, 104 Chuan Jing Ban Canting, 90–91 Hanshe), 86 Xiyu Shifu, 105 The Courtyard (Siheyuan), No Name Restaurant (Wu Ming Jin Kongque Dehong 86–87 Can Ting), 90 Daiwei Canguan, 106 Dali Courtyard (Da Li), 89–90 Noodle Loft (Mian Ku Shanxi Yunteng Binguan, 102 Ding Ding Xiang, 99 Shiyi), 101 Yuxiang Renjia, 102–103 Dongbei Hu, 105 Nuage (Qing Yun Lou), 88–89 Zhang Sheng Ji Jiudian, 104 Family Fu’s Teahouse, 160