"Best for Kids in Beijing" Créé par: Cityseeker 25 Emplacements marqués Forbidden City Concert Hall "Music for All" Forbidden City Concert Hall, located at the Zhongshan Park, is a veritable haven for lovers of eclectic music. Home to a wealth of classical concerts, music dos, live performances, orchestras, vocal, instrumental, solos and group performances, it is also called the Zhongshan Park Music Hall. It can easily seat a crowd of 1,400 and charms a huge number of patrons by Gene Zhang into admiring its blend of tradition and modernity. Brilliant acoustics and an even more brilliant line-up of live performances makes this a must visit while in the city. The concert hall organizes an annual two-month-long children arts festival called Open the Door to Art. +86 10 6559 8285 Donghuamen Road, Zhongshan Park, Xicheng, Pékin Hotel Kapok "Bon emplacement" Cet hôtel est situé à quelques minutes de la gare de Pékin et d'autres attractions populaires sur la rue Donghuamen. Cet hôtel quatre étoiles a été conçu par un architecte Chinois de renom, Pei Zhu. Que vous soyez là pour le plaisir ou pour les affaires, cet hôtel vous offre un environnement confortable pour encourager votre visite dans la ville. Pour la cuisine by Booking.com occidental dinez au restaurant Shuxiangmendi situé à l'hôtel. C'est un bel endroit avec beaucoup de facilités, un service amical et d'autres qualités qui vous laisseront un souvenir mémorable. Il y a aussi pas mal d'attractions dans le coin. +86 10 6525 9988 www.kapokhotelbeijing.com/ 16 Donghuamen Street, Pékin National Center for the Performing Arts "l'œuf est ouvert" Le Centre National de performances de la Chine, après six ans de construction et 400 millions en dépenses, a ouvert en Juin 2007. Malgré le coût, le gouvernement chinois assure que le centre n'est pas destiné à by Jorge Láscar from rapporter de l'argent et les sièges sont abordables. L'atmosphère est Australia opulente, avec ses murs en soie, son acoustique et éclairage ultra moderne et une façade conçue par l'architecte français Paul Andreu. Le complexe a trois halls (théâtre, opéra, concerts) qui ensemble accueille 6000 personnes. Le centre est situé près de la Cité Interdite et du Grand Hall du Peuple. +86 10 6655 0000 (Tickets) www.chncpa.org/ [email protected] National Centre for the Performing Arts, Pékin China Children's Art Theater "Child's Play" China Children's Art Theater hosts plays dedicated to the children and those young at heart. This eminent theater is a subordinate of the Ministry of Culture. With a seating capacity of over 700 people, the stage performances are sure to lure any kid. If that is not enough, this place also boasts of a small "angel hall" that screens video recordings. With a by marko8904 charming ambiance and a variety of entertaining performance, this place assures a memorable experience for you and your young ones. The theater holds performances by national as well as international artists. +86 10 6521 1425 64 Dong'anmen Street, Pékin New China Store for Children "Children's Shopping Paradise" If you take the kids along to this store, you might be hard pushed getting them to leave. This six-storey building offers everything a child could dream of from toys to stationery and clothing. This shop was the first state- owned department store for children following the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Apart from stocking everything a child by Sarah Doody on Unsplash could possibly want or need they also offer dining and entertainment on Unsplash facilities. It is good thing that the shop does not provide lodging facilities. +86 10 6525 0866 168 Wangfujing Dajie, Pékin Parc Beihai "Un joli parc historique" Bâti pour les empereurs régnants de la dynastie Khan, ce parc vert luxuriant était autrefois utilisé comme lieu de détente par la famille royale. Les jardins furent initialement construits au XIe siècle, mais ils ne furent ouverts au public qu’en 1925. Abritant l’un des plus grands jardins chinois historiques au monde, ce parc contient également de nombreux temples by Czzhermit et structures historiques. Vous pourrez explorer ses jardins pittoresques, son lac et sa célèbre Pagode blanche au sommet de l’îlot de Jade. Les enfants seront ravis de faire du pédalo sur le lac serein, ou un pique-nique à l’ombre. +86 10 6403 3225 www.beihaipark.com.cn/ [email protected] Beihai Park, Pékin Red Wall Garden Hotel "Charming Courtyard Hotel" Situated on a lovely, tree-lined hutong lies the Red Wall Garden Hotel. Centered around a tranquil courtyard, Walking distance from many of the city's most popular tourist attractions and sights, the hotel is a perfect retreat for your visit to Beijing. Rooms are based on traditional Chinese design, but with many modern touches like flat screen TVs, wireless by KassandraBay internet and minibar. The free buffet breakfast will give you a great start to your day exploring the incredible sights Beijing has to offer. +86 10 5169 2222 www.redwallgardenhotel. [email protected] 41 Shijia Hutong, Pékin com Beijing Museum of Natural History "Strange & Captivating Museum" The impressively large Beijing Museum of Natural History includes an aquarium, an evolution hall and an animal kingdom exhibit. The museum is famous for its weird and creepy halls of evolution. Here, you will find robotic dinosaurs, stuffed animals, fossils, skeletal remains, and pickled human torsos, as well as Siamese twins. If the torsos are too much, then by Jason Quinn stick to the smaller jars containing various body parts. Many exhibits have English captions. +86 10 6702 4439 www.bmnh.org.cn/ [email protected] 126 Tianqiao Street, Pékin Cherry Lane Movies "Chinese Movies with English Subtitles" If the lack of language ability is the only thing standing between you and Chinese cinema, Cherry Lane Movies might be just your ticket. Every second Friday the movie house shows recent and classic Chinese films with English subtitles. A very popular recent screening was of the internationally acclaimed "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon". Cherry Lane by Ahen0barbus Movies is part of the Sino-Japanese Friendship Center. There is a Website and a regular email newsletter. +86 10 6404 2711 www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn/ 3 Zhangzizhong Lu, Pékin Seven Color Light Children's Theater "Kids Special" Seven Color Children Theater, also known as Qiseguang Children's Theater, is located at Hutong alley of Dong Cheng district. The theater primarily hosts performances specially for kids and encourages performances by children's art troupe. "The Diary of Anne Frank" and by dalbera "Servant of Two Masters" shows were a major hit and dominated the stage for a month. The entertainment venue is a good place to spend some quality time with your little ones and teach them a thing or two about culture and art. +86 10 8402 2285 14A, Ju'er Hutong, Jiaodaokou, Pékin Red Theatre "Martial Arts Theater" The Red Theatre is home to the China Heaven Creation International Performing Arts Co. and their nightly Kung Fu show. The Legend of Kung Fu is a spectacular show where these talented performers combine dance, martial arts and traditional Chinese acrobatics. Beautiful sets, lighting and costumes really add to the production value of the show, just one of the by Andy Miah many reasons the Red Theatre is such a popular destination for tourists and people looking for great entertainment. www.redtheatre.cn/ [email protected] 44 Xingfu Dajie, Pékin Nanguan Park "Green Oasis in a Busy City" Nanguan Park is a hidden gem in Dongcheng District, replete with blooming purple wisterias. It has beautiful bridges running over a reflective lake, flanked by lush green lawns and unusual trees. There are fountains and water sculptures as well. You can choose a cozy spot somewhere around the lake and enjoy a family picnic. The free entry is the by 玄史生 added bonus. +86 10 8401 2558 1A Xiyangguan Hutong, Pékin Jacadi "Well-known French Label for Kids" With the ever-increasing array of designer labels in children's sizes, kids are becoming fussy when it comes to fashion. For the child that must wear the best, this is a terrific store that offers a dynamic range of high quality clothes. The age range targeted in this shop starts with new born babies through to young teenagers. Typical of French designs, the prices are a by Sarah Doody on Unsplash little on the steep side. on Unsplash +86 10 6505 2288 1, Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, China World Shopping Mall, Pékin Chaoyang Theatre "High Flying Shows" This popular theater is known for their stunning acrobatic shows. Quite spacious at 3,000 square meters, with a main theater and two movie halls, the venue has been around since 1984. Specifically designed for tourist friendly shows, the Chaoyang Theatre is a designated National Cultural Advanced Unit. With over three million visitors over the last 20 years, by Tohuchar including foreign presidents, diplomats, and celebrities, this show is truly a cultural relic and must visit. +86 135 5252 7373 www.chaoyangtheatre.co [email protected] 36 North East Third Ring m/ om Road, Pékin Beijing Zoo "Animal Kingdom" This is the biggest zoo in China, with more than 3,500 species from almost every corner of the world. Besides featuring China's famous 'mascot', the adorable panda, the zoo has an assortment of elephants, monkeys, tigers, bears, zebras, and many exotic birds. This fantastic collection attracts hundreds of thousands of kids and adults every year. by Ivan Walsh Visitors can also pick up some zoological knowledge by visiting the various theme areas, such as those housing pandas and amphibians.