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As the capital of China, Beijing gathers people from all over the world. The prosperity of the city has endowed Beijing with varied and colorful nightlife. The diversify nightlife in Beijing are suitable for different groups of people, especially for young people, they can go out to spend their night time at cinemas, theatres, nightclubs, song and dance halls, Karaoke clubs, restaurants or bars. Some aged people may like to watch Beijing opera at cinemas or drink in the teahouses. Besides, foreigners may like to watch Kungfu shows and acrobatics shows. Anyway, Beijing provides places for different groups of people to enjoy themselves.
Beijing Clubs and Bars
In Beijing, lots of people choose to indulge themselves in the bars to relax themselves at night. There are hundreds of bars in Beijing, and the famous bar streets like Sanlitun or Houhai are catering to the youth，as well as many foreigners. The music, decorations and various kinds of activities are all great. These bars are also good places to relieve pressure and make friends.
Laoshe Teahouse
Various performances will be provided from 19:40 to 21:20 (Beijing time).
Address: Building NO.3, Qianmen Street (West), Xuanwu District.
Red Moon Bar
It’s an elegant bar restaurant, with a contemporary decor offering an impressive selection of lunch, cocktails, wines and premium whiskies, featuring a live band performing modern music on traditional Chinese instruments.
Address: No 1, Chang’an Road (east), Grand Hyatt Beijing, Chaoyang District
Hidden Tree
It provides pure Belgian Beer, and tasty pasta. The owner is a Belgian. Hidden tree is an excellent place for relaxation. This is a favorable bar among foreigners.
Address: No. 12, Sanlitun Street (south)
Peking Opera, Acrobatics Show, Kungfu Show
As the quintessence of China, Peking Opera displays the unique Chinese culture to the whole world. Beijing opera is a combination of acrobatics, singing and dancing. The distinguishing aria of Beijing opera is impressive, and the costumes and masks are quite charming.
With a long history, Chinese Acrobatics has been praised as "A pearl of the Oriental art". The artists' amazing performances will absolutely impress you deeply. A successful acrobatics show really demands superb skills and hard training of the artists. It will give you both mental and physical impression.
Chinese Kung Fu is the unique Chinese style of martial arts, which is probably one of the earliest and longest lasting sports which utilizes both brawn and brain. The theory of Kung Fu is based upon classical Chinese philosophy.
The following are some popular places for people to enjoy these shows.
Chaoyang Theatre
Address: No.36, Dong Sanhuan Road (North), Chaoyang District
Tel: 010-65071818
Beijing Theatre
Address: No.10, 3rd District of Anhuili, Chaoyang District
Tel: 010-64910516
Liyuan Theatre
Address: No.175, Yong’an Road, Xuanwu District
Tel: 010-51651914
60 yuan for the Forbidden city, 45 yuan for the Badaling Great Wall, temple of heaven: 15 yuan for high season and 10 for low season; Summer Palace: 30 yuan for high season and 20 yuan for low season;
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Hi, China's rail ticket policy goes: Children under 120 cm tall travel free; 120-150 cm tall kids travel for half fare, and children over 150 cm tall require full fare.
Weather in both Beijing and Xian is relatively comfortable in April. But sandstorm occassionaly hit Beijing during the spring season from March to May.
Follow the links below to know more on Beijing and Xian weather in April:
http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/weather/april.htm
http://www.chinahighlights.com/xian/weather/april.htm
By the way, April is a good season to see flowers. If you and your kids loves flowers, I suggest you to check places to see flowers in Beijing: http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/flowers-watching.htm
There are a lot of good places for shopping in Beijing. Which is the best depends on what you want to buy.
China World Mall 国贸商城
Location: N0.1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue Beijing
You find many world famous brand stores there, such as Christian Dior, Prada, Cartier and Chanel.
Wangfujin Business Center 王府井商业圈
Location: Stretching from Beijing Art Gallery in the north to Chang’an Street in the south
Recommended Stores: Beijing Department Store, New Dong’an Bazaar and several time-honored Chinese brands
Transportation: Take buses 103, 104 and 420 or subway line 1 and get off at Wangfujin Stop
Xidan Business Center 西单商业圈
Beijing Xidan Shopping Center is located on bustling Xidan commercial street, a famous center with 70 years of history.
Location: Stretching from Gangwashi in the north to Xidan Crossing in the south
Transportation: Take buses 22, 37, 47, 105, 109 and 826 or subway line 1 and get off at Xidan Stop
More information please see:http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/shopping.htm
hi, I think you shold goole it on your own.
Hi Paul, It's not a problem to bring along with 5 years old kid come to Beijing as long as you take enough winter cloth. Please click here to see the weather forecast of Beijing: http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/weather.htm.
Hello, January is the coldest month in Beijing. Heating is supplied 24 hours a day, so it is warm inside the houses, but outside it is freezing and windy. A thin sweater is enough if you stay inside, but you need to prepare warm clothes, such as thick sweaters, a down-filled coat, gloves and hat to keep warm outside. It may snow a little in this month. It is very dry. More information please see http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/weather/january.htm
Dear Pam,
Donghuamen Night Market is located at west of Wangfujing Street, Donghuamen Night Market has dozens of stalls selling street food. It serves more common things like dumplings, noodles and fresh strawberry kabobs, but also some of the exotic snacks such as silk worm, scorpion, starfish, centipede and many other unusual delicacies. It’s safe to try the food.
Liyuan opera theatre is located at the center of the city,NO.175 Yong'an Road, Xuanwu District. it's to get there. It stars at 19:30pm, finishing at 20:40pm.
Dear Yanti,
Based on the weather of these days, the temperature is about 23-32°C, it's very hot. You can check the information on this website. Click here:http://www.weather.com.cn/en/weather/101010100.shtml
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