177 ATMs (cashpoints), 154 Blue Frog, 94–95 Index Australia Bodhi, 46 Index embassy, 156 Book events, 107–108 See also Accommoda- tourist offices in, 150 Books, recommended, tions and Restaurant Awakened Life Temple 174–176 (Juesheng Si), 17–18 Bookstores, 49, 59 indexes, below. The Bookworm, 59, 107 B Botao Haute Couture, 61 A Back Lake (Houhai), 39–41 Boxer Rebellion, 9, 45 Accommodations, 114–130. Badaling section of the Great Brahm, Laurence, 27 See also Accommodations Wall, 137 Buddhism, 13 Index Badaling Starbucks, 135 Buses, 154 best, 114 Bai Chuan Tong (Pingyao), Business hours, 154–155 Chengde, 143 145–146 choosing a hotel, 122 Bai Nao Hui, 58 C countryside getaways, Ball House, 101–102 Café Pause, 23 128 Bamboo Wall House, 134 Caishen Miao (Pingyao), 146 Acrobats, 107 Banking hours, 154 Canada Airport House, 134 Bannerman Tang’s Toys and embassy, 156 Airport shuttle buses, 152 Crafts, 68 tourist offices in, 150 Air travel, 152 Bar Blu, 97 Capital Museum, 36 toll-free numbers and Bargaining, 64 Carpets, 58 websites, 176 Bars, 94–97 Car rentals, 155 Alfa, 94 wine, 102 Cashpoints (ATMs), 154 Altar to the Century (Zhong- Bed, 94 Cathay Bookstore, 49 hua Shiji Tan), 18 Beihai Park (Beihai Cellphones (mobile phones), Aman Resort, 16 Gongyuan), 4, 11–12 152 Amantara Spa, 135 Beijing Central Art Gallery & The Central Academy of American Embassy, former, Cultural Village, 58 Drama, 112 31 Beijing Commune Gallery, 22 Central Conservatory of American Express, emer- The Beijing Dance Academy, Music, 108 gency number, 158 109 Centro, 96–97 Ancient Bell Museum (Gu The Beijinger, 107, 156 Chairman Mao Memorial Hall Zhong Bowuguan), 17 Beijing International Festival (Mao Zhuxi Jinnian Guan Ancient City Wall (Pingyao), Chorus, 108 or Tang), 8, 25 147–148 Beijing International SOS Changchun Yuan (Garden of Andreu, Paul, 29 Clinic, 58 Eternal Spring), 15 Antiques, 57 Beijing Modern Dance Chaoyang Park (Chaoyang Apartment rentals, 154 Company, 109 Gongyuan), 26 Apothecary, 94 Beijing Music Festival, 151 Chaoyang Theatre, 107 April Gourmet, 62 Beijing People’s Art Theatre, Charterhouse, 59 Arrail, 156 112 Chengde, 141–143 Arrow Tower (Jian Lou), 30 Beijing Planning Exhibition Chengde Mountain Resort Art and art galleries, 3 Hall, 35–36 (Bishu Shanzhuang), contemporary, 21–23, Beijing Playhouse, 112 141–142 57 Beijing Pop Festival, Chengguang Dian, 11 Art of Shirts, 44 150–151 Chenghuang Miao (Pingyao), Arts and crafts, shopping Beijing Symphony Orchestra, 146 for, 58 108 Cherry Lane Movies, 110 Arts and entertainment, Beijing-Tokyo Art Projects, China Conservatory of 104–112 22 Music, 108–109 acrobats, 107 Beijing United Family Hospi- China Film Archives Art best,COPYRIGHTED 106 tal, 156, 158 MATERIALCinema, 110 book events, 107–108 Bike rentals, 154 China Open, 151 classical music, Biking, 4, 29–33, 154 China Post, 158–159 108–109 Bishu Shanzhuang (Chengde China World Trade Center current listings, 107 Mountain Resort), Shopping Mall (Guomao dance performances, 141–142 Shangcheng), 66 109–110 Black Sesame Kitchen, 25 Chinese language, 17, discount tickets, 106 Black Sun Bar, 102 164–174 Kung Fu shows, 111 Bling, 97 Chinese medicine and pharmacies, 58 115_630068-bindex.indd5_630068-bindex.indd 177177 99/25/10/25/10 112:292:29 AAMM 178 Chinese New Year, 150 E G Chocolate, 97 East Church (Dong Tang), 45 Gaobeidian Antique Furni- Cinemas, 110–111 East Shore Jazz Club, 101 ture Village, 63 Index Circular City (Tuancheng), 11 Eating and drinking. See also Garden Books, 59, 108 Cixi, Empress, 9, 16 Restaurants Gays and lesbians, nightlife, Classical music, 108–109 etiquette and customs, 100 Climate, 151 153 Gifts and souvenirs, 63 Club Football, 102 The Egg Shell (Jidanke’r), 29 Global Village (Diqiucun), 17 Cocktail bars, 96–97 Electricity, 156 Golden Elephant, 158 Coco Banana, 98 Electronics, 58–59 Gongmei Dasha, 44, 65 Commune at the Great Wall, Embassies, 156 Goose and Duck, 102 134–135 Emergencies, 156 Goubuli Baozi Dian, 50 Confucius Temple (Kong The Emperor Hotel, Yin Bar Great Hall of the People, 27 Miao), 13 at, 4, 8–9 The Great Wall, 3, 133–139 Cooking school, 25 Emperor (shop), 44 Greetings and gestures, 153 Credit cards, 155 EMS Post Office, 159 Guang Han Tang, 57 Cultural Revolution, 25 Enoteca, 102 Guanghua Si, 40–41 Curio Shops, 49 Esydragon, 63 Gu Gong (Forbidden City), 8 Currency and currency Etiquette and customs, 153 Gu Lou (Drum Tower), 12, 41 exchange, 155–156 Event listings, 156–157 Guomao Shangcheng (China Customs and etiquette, 153 Exception de Mixmind, 60 World Trade Center Shop- Customs regulations, 156 Excuse Café, 12, 41 ping Mall), 66 Cycle China, 29, 154 Gu Yen Fan, 67 F Gu Zhong Bowuguan D Fabrics, 67 (Ancient Bell Museum), 17 Dacheng Dian, 13 Face Bar, 95–96 Daci Zhenru Bao Dian, 11 Falun Dian (Hall of the Wheel H Dance clubs, 97–99 of Law), 13 Hailong Shopping Mall, 59 Dance performances, Families with children, 26 Hall of Happiness and 109–110 Family Fu’s Teahouse, 40 Longevity, 16 Da Shilan, 50 Fangyuan Xilu (Spin Hall of Jewelry, 9 Dave’s Custom Tailoring, 67 Ceramics), 68 Hall of Prayer for Good Har- Dazhang Longhua Si, 40 Fashion (clothing), 44, 59–62 vests (Qian Dian), 7, 143 Da Zhong Si, 17 Faurschou, 57 Hall of the Wheel of Law Deal, 59–60 Faurschou Gallery, 23 (Falun Dian), 13 Decathalon, 67 FedEx, 159 Hammer Rock (Qingchui Dedhun Choekyi Nyima, 13 Feng Yun Men, 61 Feng; Chengde), 142–143 Dentists, 156 Festivals and special events, Happy Valley (Huan Le Gu), Destination, 100 150–151 26 DHL, 159 Films, 110–111 Hart Centre of Arts, 110 Dining, 70–86. See also Fine Jewelers, 64 Health concerns, 159 Restaurants Index Fish Nation, 32 Health insurance, 157 best, 70 Food markets, 62–63 The Herborist, 44, 63 menu terms, 168 Foot massages, 4, 46, 135 History of Beijing, 160–163 Diqiucun (Global Village), 17 Forbidden City (Gu Gong), Holidays, 157 Discount tickets, 106 8–9 Hong Kong Shanghai Bank of Dixia Cheng (Underground Moat of the, 32 China (HSBC), former City), 27 Foreign Language Book- building of, 31 Doctors, 156 store, 45 Hongqiao Pearl Market, 65 Dongfang Xintian Di (The Forest House, 134 Hong Qiao Shichang, 68 Malls at Oriental Plaza), 66 Former Legation Quarter Hong Sheng (Tom Lee), 66 Donghua Jiankang Huisuo (Shiguan Jie), 31 Hotels, 114–130. See also Massage Center, 46 Fragrant Hills (Xiang Shan Accommodations Index Dongjiao Minxiang Catholic Gongyuan), 16–17 best, 114 Church, 31 French Culture Center, 110 Chengde, 143 Dong Si Qingzhen Si (Dong Si French Embassy, old, 31 choosing a hotel, 122 Mosque), 47 Fuqiang Hutong, 46–47 countryside getaways, Dong Tang (East Church), 45 Furen University, former 128 Dragonfly, 46 campus of, 39 Houhai (Back Lake), 39–41 Drum and Bell, 95 Houhai Lake, 3 Drum Tower (Gu Lou), 12, 41 ice-skating, 26 115_630068-bindex.indd5_630068-bindex.indd 178178 99/25/10/25/10 112:292:29 AAMM 179 Housewares and furnishings, The Living Dance Studio, 109 Movies, 110–111 Index 63–64 Lodging, 114–130. See also Mr. Zhang’s Carpets, 58 Huanghua Cheng, 137–138 Accommodations Index Museums Huang Yue, 61 best, 114 Ancient Bell Museum Huan Le Gu (Happy Valley), Chengde, 143 (Gu Zhong Bowu- 26 choosing a hotel, 122 guan), 17 Hutongs (back alleys), 4 countryside getaways, Bai Chuan Tong (Ping- 128 yao), 145–146 I Long Corridor, 16 Capital Museum, 36 Ice-skating, 26 Longfu Si Jie, 47 Gu Zhong Bowuguan Instituto Cervantes, 110 Long March Space, 22 (Ancient Bell Insurance, 157 Losing face, 153 Museum), 17 Internet access, 151, Lost & Found (shop), 63 Wangfujing Palaeolithic 157–158 Lost-luggage insurance, 157 Museum, 43 Italian Embassy Cultural Lost property, 158 Zhongguo Meishuguan Office, 111 Luna Lounge, 95 (National Art Museum Lush, 95 of China), 47 J Lu 12.28, 60 Museums and exhibitions, Three Shadows Photogra- Jazz-Ya, 95 phy Art Centre, 57 Jewelry, 64–65 M Musical instruments, 66 Jiangjinjiu Bar, 101 Mail and postage, 158 Mutianyu section of the Jiankou section of the Great Main Palace (Zeng Gong; Great Wall, 138–139 Wall, 138 Chengde), 141 Jian Lou (Arrow Tower), 30 Maliandao, 67 Jidanke’r (The Egg Shell), 29 MaLiLian Furniture, 64 N Jinshanling section of the The Malls at Oriental Plaza Nanluoguxiang, 25, 32 Great Wall, 138 (Dongfang Xintian Di), 66 National Art Museum of Jiu Men Xiao Chi (Nine Gate Mandarin language guide, China (Zhongguo Meishu- Snacks), 33 164–174 guan), 47 Juesheng Si (Awakened Life Man Kaihui, 23 The National Ballet of China, Temple), 17–18 MAO Livehouse, 101 109–110 Juyongguan section of the Mao Zedong National Centre for the Per- Great Wall, 133–134 Chairman Mao Memo- forming Arts, 29, 109 rial Hall (Mao Zhuxi Nei Lian Sheng Xiedian, 50 K Jinnian Guan), 8, 25 New Get Lucky Bar, 98 embalming of, 25 New Summer Palace (Yihe Karaoke (KTV), 99, 100 memorabilia, 35 Yuan), 16 King’s Dental, 156 Mao Zhuxi Jinnian Tang (or New Zealand, embassy, 156 Kite flying, 3 Guan; Chairman Mao Nightlife, 88–102 Kong Miao (Confucius Memorial Hall), 8, 25 bars, 94–97 Temple), 13 Markets and bazaars, 65 best, 88 KTV (karaoke), 99, 100 Massages, foot, 4, 46, 135 cover charges, 97 Kung Fu shows, 111 MasterCard, emergency dance clubs, 97–98 number, 158 gay and lesbian, 100 L Medical insurance, 157 karaoke (KTV), 99, 100 The Lake District (Qianhai/ Mei Lanfang, 39 pubs and sports bars, Houhai), 11–12 Mei Lanfang Guju, 39 101–102 Lamaism (Tibetan Mei Lanfang Peking Opera Nine Dragon Screen, 9, 11 Buddhism), 13 Troupe, 111 Nine Gate Snacks (Jiu Men Lamas, 13 Melody, 100 Xiao Chi), 33 Lama Temple (Yonghe- Metro (subway), 7, 154 The Nine Theatres (TNT), 112 gong), 12–13 Mexican Embassy Cultural Ningshou Gong Huayuan, 9 Lan, 95 Office, 111 No Name Bar, 95 Language, 17, 164–174 Midi Festival, 150 Lao She Jinianguan, 46 Mix, 98 O Laoshe Teahouse, 36 Miyun Reservoir, 139 Old Summer Palace (Yuan- Lei Lutai (Pingyao), 147 Mobile phones (cellphones), ming Yuan), 15 Leshou Tang, 9 152 Opera, 111 Liu He Ta (Pagoda of the Six Money matters, 158 Oriental Plaza, 44 Harmonies; Chengde), 141 Monument to the People’s Oriental Plaza Cinema, 111 Liulichang, 48–50 Heroes (Renmin Yixiong Live music, 3–4, 100–101 Jinianbe), 26 115_630068-bindex.indd5_630068-bindex.indd 179179 99/25/10/25/10 112:292:29 AAMM 180 P The Red Theatre, 111 tea and teapots, 67–68 Pagoda of the Six Harmonies Restaurants, 70–86.