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CBD/Guomao | The PlaceThough only a few ( t h o u s a n d ) l u c k y

souls actually got tickets to Olympic events, everyone is welcome to catch the Games at one of Beijing's 26 outdoor viewing stations. The Place mega-mall in CBD is truly the place to watch the Olympics in style with high-end shops and res-taurants providing all the necessary accoutrements for the refined sports fan. Win or lose, you can cel-ebrate after the game at one of The Place's swanky nightlife establish-ments, such as CJW or Song Music Bar. Representatives from The

Place have suggested that the mon-strous 7,500 square-meter LED Sky Screen could be operational for the Games. But even if just the plain old jumbo-trons are used, The Place's Olympic experience is sure to be larger than life. B10�, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu. 世贸天阶广场. 光华路九号世贸天阶B10�. Tel: ��7-1�11. Map: F-�

Chaoyang Park | All StarThe best view of the Olympic Games isn't

from the broadcast booth of the Bird's Nest, it's from inside All Star Sports Bar & Grill, opening August 1. With 65 plasma screen TVs and access to every sports broadcast on

the planet, Solana's 24-hour sports bar-restaurant-night club behemoth blows away just about every other sports bar on the planet. It's less watching the Olympics than living inside them for a few hours. In addition to the eye candy, All Star serves up excellent pub grub, in-cluding some of the juiciest burg-ers in Beijing, so you won't go hun-gry dur ing your to ta l spor ts immersion. There's even a hip-hop club upstairs, Bling, so you can get down with some beautiful people after the last event wraps. Maintain-ing top-notch service and quality, All Star transforms from a family-friendly (with kid's menu) sports-

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themed restaurant in the day to a sports bar and club late in the eve-ning. Bring friends, stake out a screen and watch the USA basket-ball Dream Team dunk their way back to Olympic gold glory.Solana #�-1, No. � Chaoyang Park Rd. 朝阳公园�号Solana蓝色港湾国际商区�-1. Tel: �90�-�999 (Opens Aug. 1) www.all-starclub.com. 24 hours. Map: G-4

Chaoyang Park | Durty Nellie’s

This Irish-themed bar draws out American and

British pubbers in droves with its rollicking events and comfortable wood-trimmed bar decked out in beer regalia and green shamrocks.

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Wednesday, August 6Women's soccer preliminaries, 5pm-9:30pm

Thursday, August 7Men's soccer preliminaries, 5pm-9:30pm

Friday, August 8Opening Ceremony, 8pm-11:30pm

Saturday, August 9Equestrian, 6:30am-11:15pmShooting, 8:30am-1:45pmWomen's basketball preliminaries, 9am-2pmWomen's volleyball preliminaries, 9am-4pmWomen's handball preliminaries, 9am-10:15pmBadminton, 9am-10:30pmBeach volleyball, 9am-11:50pmWeightlifting, 10am-12pmFencing, 10am-8:40pmCycling, 11am-5:30pmJudo, 12pm-9:30pm

Artistic gymnastics, 12pm-10:12pmSailing, 1pm-5pm Men's boxing preliminaries, 1:30pm-10:15pmRowing preliminaries, 1:50pm-6pm

Football, 5pm-9:30pmSwimming, 6:30pm-9:30pm

Sunday, August 10Equestrian, 6:30am-10:30amWomen's hockey preliminaries, 8:30am-10:30pmShooting, 9am-4:15pmMen's handball preliminaries, 9am-10:15pmMen's volleyball preliminaries, 9am-11:30pmBeach volleyball, 9am-11:50pmMen's basketball preliminaries, 9am-12amMen's water polo preliminaries, 9:30am-5:40pmArchery, 10am-6:20pmWeightlifting, 10am-9pmSwimming, 10am-9:20pmArtistic gymnastics, 10am-9:28pmFencing, 10am-9:30pmBadminton, 10am-10pm

Tennis, 10:30am-11pmSailing, 1pm-5pmMen's boxing preliminaries, 1:30pm-10pmCycling, 2pm-5:30pmJudo, 2pm-7:30pmDiving, 2:30pm-3:40pmRowing, 2:50pm-6pmMen's football preliminaries, 5pm-9:30pm

Monday, August 11Equestrian, 8am-11:30amMen's hockey preliminaries, 8:30am-10:30pmShooting, 9am-4:15pmWomen's handball preliminaries, 9am-5:15pmWomen's volleyball preliminaries, 9am-11:30pmBeach volleyball, 9am-11:50pmWomen's basketball preliminaries, 9am-12amArchery, 10am-6:20pmSwimming, 10am-8pmWeightlifting, 10am-9pmFencing, 10am-9:30pmBadminton singles, 10am-10pmTennis singles, 10:30am-11pmJudo, 12:00pm-7:30pmSailing, 1pm-5pmWomen's water polo preliminaries, 1pm-6pmBoxing, 1:30pm-10pm

Diving, 2:30pm-3:45pmCanoe/kayak-slalom, 3pm-6:42pmRowing, 3:30pm-6pm

Tuesday, August 12Equestrian, 7am-12amWomen's hockey preliinaries, 8:30am-10:30pmBeach volleyball preliminaries, 9am-12pmShooting, 9am-4pmMen's handball preliminaries, 9am-10pmMen's volleyball preliminaries, 9am-11:30pmMen's basketball preliminaries, 9am-12amMen's water polo preliminaries, 9:30am-6pmWrestling, 9:30am-7pmSoftball preliminaries, 9:30am-9:30pmSwimming, 10am-12pm

Artistic gymnastics, 10am-1pmWomen's archery elimination game, 10am-7pm

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Featuring excellent bar fare and, of course, Guinness on tap, all eyes will be on Durty Nellie’s five televi-sion and large projector screens when football’s best teams battle for the gold in August.1/B Liangmaqiao Flower Market. 亮马桥花卉市场B1层. Tel: ��9�-�0�0. www.durtynellies.cn. 10am-2:�0am. Map: G-4

Chaoyang Park | Great Wall Sheraton Beijing

The Great Wall Sheraton Beij ing is turning the

city’s largest hotel garden into a

nearly cinematic Olympic viewing venue with a five-meter screen. In addition to the larger-than-life Olympic action, we’re looking for-ward to indulging in this summer beer garden’s gourmet barbecue, which will feature seafood skew-ers, chicken wings, mini focaccia burgers and more. The fun lasts from 5pm to midnight every day through the Closing Ceremonies.10 Dongsanhuan Beilu, 东三环北路10号. Tel: ��90-�� ext. 211�. www.sheraton.com/beijing. Map: G-4

Watch the GamesChaoyang Park | Goose and Duck

This sports fan’s dream is filled with diversions like a

golf simulator, wiffleball batting cages, a basketball court and enough dart boards to satisfy a small army of drunken dart flingers. Although it might have the feel of a super-sized American sports bar, manage-ment guarantees that they’ll be put-ting their five separate satellite feeds to good use, pulling in a geographi-

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Fencing, 10am-9pmWeightlifting, 10am-9pmBadminton, 10am-11pmTennis, 10:30am-11pmJudo, 12pm-7:30pmMen's boxing preliminaries, 1:30pm-10pmDiving, 2:30pm-3:40pmCanoe/kayak-slalom, 3:40pm-6:50pmRowing, 4pm-5:50pm Women's football preliminaries, 5pm-9:30pm

Wednesday, August 13Men's hockey preliminaries, 8:30am-10:30pmShooting, 9am-2pmWomen's handball preliminaries, 9am-10pmWomen's volleyball preliminary, 9am-11:30pmWomen's basketball preliminaries, 9am-12am

Beach volleyball, 9am-12amWrestling, 9:30am-7pmSoftball preliminaries, 9:30am-9:30pmArtistic gymnastics, 10am-12pmArchery, 10am-7pmWeightlifting, 10am-9pmSwimming, 10am-9:30pmBadminton, 10am-10pmFencing, 10am-10:30pm

Table tennis, 10am-10:30pmBaseball preliminaries, 10:30am-10pmCycling, 11:30am-5:30pmJudo, 12pm-7:30pmSailing, 1pm-5pmWomen's water polo preliminaries, 1pm-6pm

Boxing, 1:30pm-10:30pmDiving, 2:30pm-4pmRowing, 3pm-5pmCanoe/kayak-slalom, 3pm-6:30pm

Tennis, 4pm-10pm Football, 5pm-9:30pm

Equestrian, 7pm-12pm

Thursday, August 14Shooting, 9am-4pmHandball, 9am-10pmBeach volleyball, 9am-11pmMen's basketball preliminaries, 9am-12amWater polo, 9:30am-6pmWrestling, 9:30am-8pmFencing, 9:30am-8:20pmSoftball preliminaries, 9:30am-9:30pmSwimming, 10am-9pmMen's Badminton 1/4 final, 10am-10pm

Table tennis, 10am-10:30pmArchery, 10:30am-7pmBaseball preliminaries, 10:30am-10pm

Artistic gymnastics, 11am-2pm Judo, 12pm-7:30pm

Sailing, 1pm-5pmWomen's hockey preliminaries, 1:30pm-10pmBoxing, 1:30pm-10pmRowing, 2pm-6pmCanoe/kayak-slalom, 3:30pm-7pmTennis, 4pm-10pmEquestrian, 7pm-12am

Friday, August 15Equestrian, 7am-11pmHockey, 8:30am-10:30pm

Table tennis, 8:30am-11:30pmShooting, 9am-3pmBeach volleyball, 9am-10pmWomen's handball preliminaries, 9am-10pmVolleyball, 9am-11pm

Athletics, 9am-11pmWomen's basketball preliminaries, 9am-12amBaseball, 9:30am-9:30pmSoftball preliminaries, 9:30am-9:30pmWeightlifting, 10am-9pm

Swimming, 10am-9pmBadminton, 10am-10pmArchery, 10:30am-7pmArtistic gymnastics, 11am-1pmJudo, 12pm-7:30pmSailing, 1pm-5pmFencing, 1pm-5pmWomen's water polo preliminaries, 1pm-6pmBoxing, 1pm-11pm

Diving, 1:30pm-4:30pmTennis, 4pm-10pmCycling, 4:30pm-7pmWomen's football 1/4 final, 9pm-12am

cally ecumenical slice of Olympic competition during the Games. Which will be perfect for the highly multinational clientele expected. Pa-trons can scope out all the Fuwa-filled action on 18 high-definition

flatscreens and three massive pro-jection screens spread out over two sprawling floors and four outdoor patios. And as a special bonus, if you get tired of ogling your fellow bar-goers, you’re not but a stone’s throw away from ground zero for Olympic ogling: The beach volley-ball venue is just on the east side of Chaoyang Park.S1, Green Lake International Tower, east side of Chaoyang Park 4th Ring Rd. 观湖国际大厦1号1层,朝阳公园桥东. Tel: �92�-�04�. www.gdclub.net.cn. 24 hours. Map: G-4

Gongti I HootersFamous for its wings and u h h … o r a n g e s h o r t

shorts, Beijing Hooters is almost identical to its American counter-part. Awkward dance routines aside, Hooters’ 13 flat screen TVs and relaxed atmosphere provide an excellent spot to watch the Olym-pics. Although a little pricey, with pitchers for ¥120, Hooters does have Kilkenny, Guinness, Heinek-en, Carlsberg, Budweiser and Ts-ingtao on tap. Join the American expat and Chinese clientele for two-

for-one happy hour from 3-6pm. The servers are friendly but can be pushy. The food is classic Ameri-can fare: burgers, fries and of course Hooters’ famous wings. Ex-pect American prices (burgers ¥58) but also American portions. Rm. 201, Bldg 1, China View Building, Gongti-beilu. 工体北路,中国红街, 1座, 201室.Tel: ��-�7�7. Map: F-4

Gulou | Room 101Popular with Europeans and hip ex-pats, this French-owned

pub offers a relaxed atmosphere in which to watch the Games during the day and chill out to live music at night. If the downstairs gets too crowded, check out the couches and the additional flat-screen TV upstairs or take a break from it all on the patio. Room 101 features Hoegaarden, Stella and Gleckes on tap and cans of Asahi. Beers run between ¥10 and ¥50, and mixed drinks start at ¥20. Happy hour specials run at 6-8pm, 12pm-1am and 4-5am. This 24-hour bar and its friendly staff also offer delicious and reasonably priced burgers, piz-

August 8, 2008, 8:08 pm I Opening CeremoniesWelcome to Beijing!With millions of viewers and 10,000 performers, director Zhang Yimou promises his Olympic extravaganza in the Bird’s Nest won’t be a dull trip through Chinese history. We know there’ll be fireworks, acrobats and lots of red, but we have to wait to find out the real magic Zhang has in store.

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zas and paninis around the clock (¥30-60). 199 Andingmennei Dajie. 安定门内大街199号. Tel: �402-7��2. www.myspace.com/room101beijing. 24 hours Map: E-�

Gulou | SaludCome game time, this laid-back, multileveled Spanish bar

will be the nexus of festivities for Beijing’s hippest hutong, Nan-luoguxiang. Salud will be project-ing the games on the wall, while its largely European clientele cheers on the bar’s unparalleled selection of flavored rums, from fierce jujube to sweet cinnamon. In addition to its great drink prices and well mixed cocktails, Salud will be offer-ing one of the city’s most interest-ing drink deals: Free-flow of beer for anyone who shows up with an Olympic medal.�� Nanluoguxiang. 南锣鼓巷��号. Tel: �402-�0��. �pm-Late. Map: E-�

Houhai I Jamie’s BarThis British pub on the idyllic northeast shore of

Houhai lake will show athletes competing for Olympic medals on its big screen while scores of expats compete for the dart board down-stairs. With reasonably priced drinks and great happy hours, Ja-mie’s Bar is the ideal spot to watch the Olympics away from the arena hubbub.A1 Houhai Nanyan. 后海南沿甲1号. Tel: 1��-1070-�440. jamiesbar.blogspot.com. �pm to late. Map: E-4

Jianguomen | Tim’s Texas Barbecue

For great barbecue, Tex-Mex and burgers,

as well as some prime sports view-ing, head to Tim’s Texas Barbecue. The Silk Street location has five screens, including a projector, and will be showing the Games in Eng-lish and Chinese, broadcast from four different networks. A second location, called Tim’s Texas Road-house, is out near the new Ameri-can Embassy on Lady Street (see our website for details). Be sure to get there to watch the Opening Cer-emony, since Tim’s planning a

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Saturday, August 16Hockey, 8:30am-10:30pmMen's basketball preliminaries, 9am-12pmShooting, 9am-4:15pmFencing, 9am-9:30pm

Beach volleyball, 9am-9:50pmHandball, 9am-10:15pmAthletics, 9am-10:40pmMen's volleyball preliminaries, 9am-11:30pmMen's water polo preliminaries, 9:30am-5:40pmWrestling, 9:30am-6:30pmSoftball, 9:30am-9:30pmSwimming, 10am-11:20amBadminton, 10am-10pm

Table tennis, 10am-10:30pmBaseball preliminaries, 10:30am-10pm

Trampoline, 11am-1:30pmSailing, 1pm-7pmBoxing, 1:30pm-10pmRowing, 2pm-6pm

Tennis, 4pm-10:30pmCycling, 4:30pm-7:30pmMen's football 1/4 final, 6pm-12amWeightlifting, 7pm-9pmEquestrian, 7pm-12am

Diving semi-final, 8pm-9:40pm

Sunday, August 17Diving, 8;30pm-10pmMen's hockey preliminaries, 8:30am-10:30pmShooting, 9am-12:20pmWomen's handball preliminaries, 9am-10:15pmWomen's volleyball preliminaries, 9am-11;30pmWomen's basketball preliminaries, 9am-12amFencing, 9:30am-8:20pmSoftball preliminaries, 9:30am-9:30pmWrestling, 9:30am-10:20pmSwimming, 10am-11:30amCycling, 10am-6:45pm

Beach volleyball, 10am-9:50pmTable tennis, 10am-10:30pmWater polo, 1pm-4:40pmSailing, 1pm-5pmRowing, 3:30pm-6pmWeightlifting, 3:30pm-9pm

Tennis, 4pm-10:30pmArtistic gymnastics, 6pm-9pmBadminton, 6:30pm-10pmEquestrian, 7:15pm-11:15pm

Monday, August 18Women's hockey preliminaries, 8:30am-10:30pmMen's basketball preliminaries, 9am-12pmAthletics, 9am-10:10pmHandball, 9am-10:15pmWater polo, 9:30am-5:40pmSoftball preliminaries, 9:30am-9:30pmTriathlon, 10am-12:45pmBeach volleyball, 10am-9:50pmTable tennis, 10am-10:30pmBaseball preliminaries, 10:30am-10pmSailing, 1pm-5pm

Synchronized swimming, 3pm-4:40pmWeightlifting, 3:30pm-9pmCanoe/kayak-flatwater, 3:30pm-5:44pmCycling, 4:30pm-7pm

Artistic gymnastics, 6pm-8:57pmWomen's football semi-final, 6pm-12amBoxing, 7pm-10pmDiving, 7pm-10:30pmEquestrian, 7:15pm-11pmMen's volleyball preliminaries, 9pm-11:30pm

Tuesday, August 19Hockey, 8:30am-10:30pmBeach volleyball, 9am-10:50amArchery, 9am-11pmWrestling, 9:30am-6:50pm

Triathlon, 10am-12:30pmTable tennis, 10am-10pm

Diving, 10am-11pmVolleyball, 10am-11:30pmBaseball preliminaries, 10:30am-10pmHandball, 12pm-10:15pmWater polo, 1pm-4:40pmSailing, 1pm-5pm

Basketball, 2:30pm-12amSynchronized swimming, 3pm-5:10pmWeightlifting, 3:30pm-9pmCanoe/kayak-flatwater, 3:30pm-6:12pmCycling, 4:30pm-7:50pmArtistic gymnastics, 6pm-9pm

night of margarita specials for the first night of the Olympics.2 Xiushui, 14 Dongdaqiao Lu. 东大桥路14号秀水2号. ��91-91�1. www.timsbarbq.com. 11am-midnight. Map: F-�

Lido | Frank’s Place The winner of City W e e k e n d ’ s 2 0 0 8

Reader’s Choice Award for Best Sports Bar is the closest thing Bei-jing has to a real British pub. Mul-tiple high-quality flat screen TVs triangulate the all-day sports action, while everything revolves around a massive projector screen TV in the middle. Frank’s gets crowded—even on average nights—so get there early to secure a table. Fortu-nately, there’s plenty of space around the horseshoe-shaped bar as well as a capacious tented area out back. Make the case for your gold medal on one of their two pool tables. Frank’s serves up excellent pub grub, with everything from curry to the ever-popular shep-herd’s pie, plus an all-day English breakfast. There is also a kid’s menu. Service is top-notch and English-savvy.Jiangtai Xilu, south of the Lido Hotel. 将台西路珀丽饭店西侧, Tel: �4�7-��99 ext. 21�. �am-2am. Map: H-4

Lido | Eudora StationWhen Frank’s fills up, head down the road to this Apple-

bee’s clone. You won’t have a prob-lem finding a seat at either the bar downstairs, restaurant upstairs or rooftop beer garden above that. You could seat the U.S. Olympic team here comfortably and feed them, too, from the extensive menu with a meat and potatoes slant. There are large front and back patios, pool and foosball tables, but a dearth of TV screens. They have several flat screens, plus one big projector job, but could do with more.� Fangyuan Xilu, opposite Holiday Inn Lido. 芳园西路�号丽都广场对面.Tel: �4�7-��1. 11am-2am. Map: H-4

Olympic Area | Marco Polo Parkside Beijing

The Marco Polo Parkside Beijing Hotel transforms

its Terrace Garden rooftop garden into an idyllic Olympic viewing wonderland. With its proximity to the Olympic Village and key ven-ues, you won’t only be able to watch the Games on the big screens, you might even be able to hear the actual roar of the crowd from down

below. The green environs and deli-cious food makes this venue an ideal place to watch the sunset or dine by romantic candle light after the day’s festivities end as well.7� Anli Lu, Olympic Area. 安立路7�号北辰购物中心北. Tel: �9��-��. www.cn.marcopolohotels.com. Map: F-2

Ritan Park Area | Guantanamera

Guantanamera’s the place to be to watch South

America’s sports stars in this year’s Olympics. Known locally for its wild weekly parties, this authentic Cuban restaurant and bar is known for its paella, black beans and Cu-ban-style roast meat, as well as its largely Latin clientele. The Games will be broadcast on TVs in both the upstairs and downstairs of the restaurant, giving you a perfect spot to watch Cuba clean up the boxing competitions. This is also the best venue in the city to cheer on Day-ron Robles, the Cuban hurdles star who broke Liu Xiang’s record this June.East of Kuntai Royal Hotel, Chaoyangmen Wai St. 朝阳门外大街昆泰嘉华酒店最东侧, 北京银行对面. ��79-7�10. www.guantanamera.com.cn. 10am-Late. Map: H-4

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Sanlitun I Bar BluThe always entertaining Bar Blu is a Sanlitun classic and a

staple among young expats. From the seven flat screen TVs, lounge and pool table to the top 40 music and slightly debaucherous dance floor, Bar Blu offers a little some-thing for everyone. When the crowd downstairs becomes too much, escape to one of Beijing’s best rooftop terraces and watch the games on two flat screens on either side of the bar. Take advantage of the extensive cocktail menu (¥48) or sip on a pint of Tiger (¥35) or Tsingdao (¥30), and be sure to check out the generous happy hour that runs from 5-9pm.4/F, �/F Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Beijie, Sanlitun. Tel: �417-4124. Map: G-�

Sanlitun I The DenThis staple of the expat bar scene is always packed to the

walls with a mix of Europeans and Americans, and the atmosphere gets electric during sporting events. Spread over a patio and two floors, with a surfeit of televisions to choose from, The Den makes sure

you never miss the action. With reasonably priced drinks, delicious pizza and a happy hour going until 10pm, there’s plenty of fuel to keep fans celebrating late into the night.A4 Gongti Donglu. 工体东路甲4号. Tel: ��92-�290. 24 hours. Map: G-4

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August 9, 2008, 1:30 pm I BoxingThrowing PunchesAfter years of reform, the down-and-dirty world of boxing is ready to show a new face in Beijing. The Cubans will be the formidable team to beat. Perhaps 2004’s bronze medalist and the lone Chinese standout, Zou Shiming, will pick up one of the golds that China thirsts after.

Men's football semi-final, 6pm-12amBoxing, 7pm-10pmEquestrian, 7:15pm-11pm

Wednesday, August 20Hockey, 8:30am-10:30pmBeach volleyball, 9am-10:50am

BMX, 9am-11:40am Taekwondo, 9am-9:30pm

Swimming, 9am-12amSoftball, 9:30am-7pmWrestling, 9:30am-7pmWater polo, 9:30am-8:30pm

Table tennis, 10am-11pmVolleyball, 10am-11:30pmBaseball preliminaries, 10:30am-10pmHandball, 12pm-10pmSailing, 1pm-5pmBasketball, 2:30pm-12amSynchronized swimming, 3pm-4:30pmCanoe/kayak-flatwater, 3:30pm-4:44pm

Boxing, 7pm-9pmAthletics, 7pm-11:10pm

Diving, 7pm-10:10pm

Thursday, August 21Hockey, 8:30am-10:30pmModern pentathlon, 8:30am-8:40pmBeach volleyball, 9am-12:30pmTaekwondo, 9am-9:30pmAthletics, 9am-10:18pmBMX, 9am-12amSwimming, 9am-12amWrestling, 9:30am-8pmTable tennis, 10am-10pmDiving, 10am-9:30pmHandball, 12pm-10:15pmVolleyball, 12:30pm-9:30pmSailing, 1pm-7pmCanoe/kayak-flatwater, 3:30pm-5:12pmWater polo, 5pm-8pmSoftball, 5pm-8:15pmRhythmic gymnastics, 6pm-9pmFootball, 6pm-12pmEquestrian, 7:15pm-11:45pmBasketball, 8pm-12am

Friday, August 22Modern pentathlon, 8:30am-8:40pmHockey, 8:30am-11pmBeach volleyball, 9am-12:30am

Taekwondo, 9am-9:30pmWater polo, 9:30am-8:50pmTable tennis, 10am-9:30pm

Hockey semi-final, 10am-9:30pmHandball, 12pm-10:15pmMen's volleyball semi-final, 12:30am-9:30pmBoxing, 1:30pm-10pmSynchronized swimming, 3pm-4pmCycling, 3pm-5pmCanoe/kayak-flatwater, 3:30pm-6pm

Rhythmic gymnastics, 6pm-9pm Diving, 7pm-11pm

Football, 7pm-10pmAthletics, 7:30am-10:20pm

Men's basketball semi-final, 8pm-12pm

Saturday, August 23Hockey, 8:30am-11pmTaekwondo, 9am-9:30pmTable tennis, 10am-9:30pmDiving, 10am-9:40pm

Baseball final, 10:30am-11pm Men's football final, � 12pm-3pm

Handball, 12pm-10:15pm Volleyball, 12:30pm-10:10pm

Synchronized swimming, 3pm-4:30pmCycling, 3pm-5:30pmCanoe/kayak-flatwater, 3:30pm-6pmRhythmic gymnastics, 6pm-8:15pmBoxing, 7pm-11pmAthletics, 7pm-9pm

Basketball, 7:30pm-12:30pm

Sunday, August 24Athletics, 7:30am-10:40amHandball, 8am-8:20pmWater polo, 9:30am-5:20pmRhythmic gymnastics, 10am-12:30am

Men's volleyball final, 10am-2:10pm Men's basketball final, 12pm-5pm Men's boxing final, 1:30pm-5pm Closing ceremony, 8pm-11pm

Sanlitun I Paddy O’Shea’sIrish bars and sports go togeth-e r l i k e s h a m r o c k s a n d

shilelaghs all over the world, and this is Beijing’s best. They have four medium-sized plasma screens,

with a small but vocal fraternity ele-ment present. The size of the bar concentrates the ruckus during big games, which is no doubt the rea-son why many fans choose to watch here. Open 24 hours and accepting international cards, Rickshaw makes it as easy as possible to see your sport when you want it. Beers from ¥15, cocktails from ¥30.Corner of Sanlitun Nanlu and Gongti Beilu. 三里屯南路滚石西门. Tel: ��00-4��0. Map: G-4

Sanlitun I Saddle CantinaThe Saddle Cantina, one of Beijing’s most

popular new bars, will be project-ing the Games from their outdoor roof deck on to the wall of a neigh-boring building for maximum viewing. Sports fans will enjoy a festive atmosphere and delicious margaritas (¥45-55) that pack a punch, as well as Stella (¥40) and Hoegaarden (¥70 for 500ml) served at sub-zero temperatures from the Saddle’s special "ice tap." Their Tex-Mex offerings include

tables perfect for small groups and a very long bar great for singles. Paddy’s features imported beers on tap and respectable pub grub op-tions to go with it. They throw open the front of the bar and the action spills out onto the small verandah. After the sports action concludes, head upstairs to the Shenanigans lounge to get down with a fun, more mature crowd.2� Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang. Across from the Australian Embassy. 东直门外大街2�号. Tel: �41�-��9. Map: G-4

Sanlitun I RickshawLike an overweight pasha piled on the back of one of

Rickshaw’s namesakes, sports come in an oversized dollop in this small but lively bar. Packing five 51-inch (130 cm) flat-screen TVs into their petite two-story establish-ment, Rickshaw could show four different games simultaneously if the mad-scientist urge ever over-took them. The crowd trends to-ward Americans and Europeans,

August 12, 2008, 10:00 am I Men’s Gymnastics All-Around All-StarsCan the Japanese pull off another gold? How will the Chinese fare after their disappointing fifth place in '04? There are plenty of chances for devastating mistakes and surprise comebacks. Women’s Team All-Around goes down August 13.

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tasty burritos and guacamole, and you’ll get discounts on food on Fa-jita Rita Mondays and Taco Tues-days, as well as drinks specials for Friday’s happy hour, from 5-8 p.m. Address: Sanlitun. Gongtibeilu No. 4. 三里屯南街, 工体北路4号. Tel: ��-��. Map: G-4

Shunyi I The OrchardTo get away from the city but still enjoy the Olympics, you

can’t go wrong with The Orchard. Boasting a gorgeous garden, where much of the restaurant’s produce and herbs are grown, The Or-chard’s grounds also include a small lake with an island in the middle, home to this summer’s sports viewing pavilion, where you can catch all the Olympic action on the tube. The screened-in sun porch will be equipped with at least one large-screen TV, sofas, satellite and tasty drinks and snacks.Address: Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang. 崔各庄乡何各庄村. Tel:1�9-1121-19��, �4��-�270. [email protected]. Map: I-�

Shunyi I The PomegranateThe Pomegranate, which gets its name from its courtyard’s

pomegranate tree, is one of the lon-gest running bars in Shunyi. If you fancy a more relaxed venue, then the three 42-inch screens will be ample enough to meet your view-ing needs. The bar has a varied in-ternational clientele tempted by its draft Beamish, cheap food and out-door seating. It’s also a great place to bring the family.19 Kaifa Lu, Xibaixinzhuan. 后沙峪西白辛庄开发路19号. Tel: �04�-2��. Map: I-�

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the receipt (fapiao) in case you leave something behind.

Fewer cars above ground mean more people below ground. Still, the best way to get to and from the Olympic Green is via Subway Line �, with � stops in the Olympic Village. Line � branches off of Line 10 at Xiongmao Huandao. One-way fare in the subway system is ¥2. Purchase a ticket from the seller window or from automated machines. At certain stations, you can lay down a 20 kuai deposit and pick up an all-purpose traffic pass (yikatong) that can be “recharged” anytime. Simply swipe these in the subways and on public buses and you’re off to your destination.

What if you needmoney?If you’ve got currency from your home country, exchange it for Ren-minbi (also known as the yuan or, more colloquially, as the kuai) at most hotels and branches of major banks such as Bank of China, Chi-na Construction Bank, Bank of Communications, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Merchant’s Bank, Agricultural Bank of China and the Bank of Bei-jing. You’ll get a more favor-able rate at a bank than at your hotel, but you will have to wait in line. Y o u m u s t present your passport when exchanging money. Exchanging RMB for foreign cur-rency is capped at US$500 per day. If you want other currencies, be sure to check well in advance. There are also plenty of ATM ma-chines in Beijing that can draw

Getting Around BeijingThe Olympic season has seen a major overhaul of Beijing’s transportation systems. The new airport express rail travels from Terminals 2 and � to Dongzhimen in under 20 minutes for ¥2�, two new subway lines have opened, and a series of new traffic regulations are being enforced.

If you travel by cab, you have already noticed that the even-odd license plate rotation system has improved the gridlock. Taxis are exempt from these regulations, but be prepared to wait in the rain, during peak hours (Friday night) and around the Olympic Green, where traffic will be strictly regulated. Learn the trick of waiting at an intersection and by blue taxi signs away from government buildings and large tourist sites. Areas on Chang’an Jie by Tiananmen Square, for example, prohibit cabs from stopping. The base fare is ¥10 with ¥2 for each km after the first three. After 11 pm, the base fare rises to ¥11. Be sure that the driver uses the meter and always ask for

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from your home account. Look for ones that have the MasterCard and Visa logo. Citibank, Standard Char-tered and HSBC all have plenty of ATMs around which provide access to your funds back home.

What if you get sick?Let’s face it, it happens. But if it does, be assured you can get inter-national-level service in Beijing. There are at least nine clinics offer-ing international-level care in a va-

r i e t y o f l a n -guages. Many of these clinics have direct bill-i n g a r r a n g e -m e n t s w i t h m o s t g l o b a l health insur-ance providers. Choose these

over local hospitals.�Even if it is just an acute stomach cramp, the differ-ence in service is stark. There is ambulance se rv i ce ava i l ab le throughout the city for immediate emergencies. Clip and keep our

Emergency Number Cheat Sheet on the facing page.

What if you losevaluables in a cab?Leaving your things in a taxi hap-pens to everyone sooner or later. Luckily there is something you can do. Get in the habit of taking the receipt (fapiao) every time you take a cab, even if it’s just down the block. At the top of the receipt is the phone number to call and, most importantly, the number of the cab you rode. Most major cab compa-nies will be able to help you out in English. Often, the cabbie will make a special trip back to hand off your lost items. Expect to pay the cab fare and tip generously.

What if you need tofind a venue?Use Guanxi, City Weekend’s exclu-sive mobile phone service. Send a text message with the name of the v e n u e t o 1066-9588-2929.

It works for bars, restaurants, Olympic venues—anything that’s in City Weekend’s database, the largest in Beijing. Answers come back instanteously, and you can even get them in Chinese. Show the cab driver and you’re off. You must have a Chinese SIM card in your phone (see “What if I want a mobile phone?”). Now you can get great mobile phone discounts with our exclusive partners. See Page 70 for all the details.

What if you need avisa extension?Thirty days not enough to see all of China? Not a problem. You can re-new your L visa up to two times and will usually get 30 days per re-newal. To apply, bring your pass-port, Temporary Lodging Registra-tion Form (that pink or yellow paper you got when you first ar-rived) and one passport-sized photo

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to the Exit & Entry Management Section of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau (PSB) where they’ll provide you with an-other form to fill out. The waiting line could take a couple of hours, but once you submit your applica-tion, it only takes a week or so to process. If you want to travel within China while your visa is still pend-ing, bring along an extra photo and they can provide a temporary travel document free of charge. Exit & Entry Management Section ad-dress: No. 2, Dongdajie, Anding-men, Dongcheng District.

What if you loseyour passport?Losing your passport in a foreign country is a scary prospect, but don’t panic and definitely do not postpone dealing with it—the lon-ger you drag your feet, the bigger the hassle later on. As soon as you realize you’ve lost your passport, immediately report it to the nearest police station. They will issue a case report certificate that you must take, along with any personal iden-tification, employment or lodging documents and a passport-sized photo, to the Public Security Bu-reau (PSB). The PSB will then pro-vide you with a “Statement of Loss of Passport” that you can bring to your local embassy or consulate and apply for a replacement pass-port. Public Security Bureau ad-dress: No. 37 counter, reception hall, F2, Exit & Entry Administra-tion, Beijing Municipal Public Se-curity Bureau at No.2 Dongdajie, Andingmen, Dongcheng District.

What if you want amobile phone?China has one of the largest GSM networks in the world, so if you have an unlocked phone with the right bandwidth, you can make calls in China, but expect to pay hefty long-distance and roaming fees when you get home. The easiest solution is to buy a new SIM card for your unlocked phone, which will auto-matically give you a local number. SIM and pre-paid cards can both be found at any cellphone or conve-nience store. If you want to buy a completely new phone, a wide range of stylish–and cheap–mobiles can be found at local electronics markets, such as Xidan Mall, Zhongguancun Electronics Market or Hongqiao Market . A mobile phone wil l also allow you to SMS Guanxi (1066-9588-2929) with the name of almost any venue or restaurant to get the address and number of the place you’re looking for.

Be aware!Like anywhere else in the world, scams are a part of life in Beijing. The three most common scams are “Tea Sampling,” “The Ladybar” and the “Art Student.” If someone asks you to try some tea, do not assume it’s free (mianfei). Iron-clad rule: establish price first for anything! In the second case, if someone approaches you offering a “ladybar” or “massage,” this is a trick to get you to go to an out-of-the-way venue where you will be fleeced for money. “Art students” often lure tourists into galleries selling scrolls and paintings of questionable quality.

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Hot PotDo It Yourself

“What kind of restaurant makes you cook your own

food?” Bill Murray asked in Lost in Translation. Only the kind that al-ways has a waiting list of hardcore devotees. At Haidilao, customers dip raw vegetables, meats, and sea-food in a boiling broth and add a little sesame and spice sauce before food passes into happy mouths. We love the hand-pulled noodles (拉面) and other goodies like enoki and shitake mushrooms (金针菇and 香菇, respectively). Expect a wait, but it’s hard to complain when plied with tea, snacks and free manicures (no kidding!). Haidilao 海底捞 A2 Naijiazhuang Lu, Sanlitun, West of Beijing No. �0 Middle School 白家庄路甲二号, �0中学西侧 ��9�-0079

Chinese EatsBeijing's BestDon’t leave Beijing without trying these amazing restaurants

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YunnanDining in the CloudsDrawing upon the culinary tradi-tions of various ethnic minorities in southwestern China, Yunnan ( l i tera l ly : “ land south of the clouds”) food is difficult to pin down, although mushrooms, flow-ers, and vegetables all make fre-quent appearances. Nan Ye Tang, a small courtyard restaurant, pro-vides a gorgeous and quiet retreat from the bustling streets of Beijing. Diners must call ahead to order their set meal, as well as to specify their food preferences so that Nan Ye Tang’s nutritionist can make sure you’ll be satisfied. Ask for the spicy mushrooms steamed in ba-nana leaves (Baoshao Niuganjun, 爆烧牛杆菌) and the grilled chick-en (Jingpo Kaoji, 景颇烤鸡).Nan Ye Tang 楠烨棠 �9 Dongsishitiao 东四十条�9号 �40�-094�

SichuanSome Like It Hot

Sichuan cuisine is known for its copious use of chili peppers, and for spicy food lovers it’s definitely a must-try. Beijing has the best Sich-uanese food outside of the province itself. Try Yu Xin, which offers a lively atmosphere and rock bottom prices, as well as great spicy noo-dles, or Dan Dan Mian (担担面), and the enticingly named Mouth Watering Chicken (口水鸡). Regu-lars also highly recommend the chili infused boiled fish soup, or Shui Zhu Yu (水煮鱼). Yu Xin 渝信 1) 1/F Jingtai Bldg, 24 Jianguomen Waidajie 建国门外大街24号京泰大厦1层 ��1�-��, 7/F Xidan Scitech, 2) 111 Xidan Beidajie 西单北大街111号西单赛特广场7楼 ��1�-�91�, �) A� Xingfu Yicun Xili, Sanlitun, West of Yashow Market 幸福一村西里甲�号 �41�-�1��

VegetarianBoost your KarmaVegetarian Chinese cuisine doesn’t just mean salad and fruit. Instead, be prepared to be served fish, braised ribs and racks of lamb—all made of tofu and veggies. No one

does vegetarian like Bodhi Sake, where the combination of eating in the courtyard of a Buddhist temple and being served delicious and healthy food makes for enlightened customers indeed. Try any of the mock fish dishes, and don’t miss the Tibetan yogurt (西藏酸奶). Af-ter your meal, visit the temple, where you can pray to the Buddha for your nation’s Olympic glory. Bodhi Sake 菩提缘素食斋 10-1� Heiyaochang Jie, Xuanwu District 宣武区黑窑厂街10-1�号 ��-7�4�

CantoneseSouthern Hospitality

Located on China’s southern coast, Guangzhou (Canton)

highlights seafood and fresh flavors in its cuisine, and dim sum (点心), a variety of small dishes eaten for lunch or tea, originate from Can-ton. Try pot stickers (锅贴), sweet barbecue pork dumplings (叉烧包) or rice porridge (粥), among many other choices. The Farm House in the Wanda Sofitel Hotel delivers

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(蚂蚁上树), vermicelli with minced pork. Three Guizhou Men 三个贵州人 1) � Guanghua Xilu, Jianguomen, next to Guiyou Store 光华西路�号,贵友北侧 ��02-17�� 2) 1-2/F Bldg 7, Ji-anwai SOHO 建外SOHO7号1－2层 ��9-0�9�, �) � Gongti Xilu, behind Bellagio 工体西路�号楼, 鹿港小镇旁 ��1-��17/9

Hutong Haven Wind your way into the delightfully peaceful Private Kitchen No. 44 and reward yourself with their al-luringly thick Rice Wine with Os-manthus Flower (桂花米酒). If your stomach isn’t already grum-bling, a spoonful of the Sour and Spicy Fish Soup (酸鱼汤) will cer-tainly pique your appetite, and the Whirlwind Prawns (旋风虾) deliv-ers a punch of flavor. There’s also a set menu for indecisive diners.Private Kitchen No. 44 细管胡同私家厨房 44 Xiguan Huton, Gulou 细管胡通44号, 古楼 �400-12�0

TibetanHimalayan Feast

Tibet may be off-limits for now, but you can enjoy yak meat

and momos right in the Jing. Gan-glamedo doles out authentic Tibet-an eats with flair and cheer. A gor-geous dining environment, paired with hospitable service, makes Din-ner in a Felt Tent (毡房里的晚餐), a two-person serving of roasted yak meat, that much more delicious. Wash it down with butter tea (酥油茶), a unique Tibetan beverage, or pear-infused red liquor (雪梨红酒).Ganglamedo冈拉梅朵藏式餐厅 Rm.10�, Bldg ��, Zaoying Beili, Chaoyang Park枣营北里��号海悦名门公寓1层��92-�1�9

TaiwaneseSweet Treats

The Taiwanese are masters of desserts, introducing the world

to bubble tea and shaved ice drenched in condensed milk and red bean. Seafood and pork play prominent roles in savory dishes,

which also feature unique combi-nations of spices. Experience the best of Taiwanese cuisine at Double Double, where customers praise the Hainan Chicken and Rice (海南鸡饭), flavored with sauces made in-house, as the best in Beijing. Wash down the overly generous portions with a large variety of fruity drinks. Don’t forget to save room for dessert. Red bean shaved ice (红豆冰) will save you from the scorching summer day. Double Double 迪迪 1� Nongzhanguan Beilu 农展馆北路 ��9�-�911

Stuffed to BurstingF i l l u p o n b a o z i (包子 ) , steamed buns, at famed Tai-

wanese eatery Din Tai Fung. Bam-boo steamers house delicately made baozi with fillings such as red bean (豆沙小笼) and crab meat (蟹粉小笼). The soupy interior that results from the steaming process makes these babies especially tasty. Use a spoon to catch the drippings. Or, better yet, do like the able-bodied locals: one baozi per bite. Check out the Zongzi (粽子), sticky rice and various fillings steamed in long-bladed leaves. The Sweet and Sour Ribs (糖醋排骨) have earned a devoted following, too. Din Tai Fung 鼎泰丰 �/F Shin Kong Place, �7 Ji-anguo Lu, 建国路�7号新光天地�楼 ��-1��

HakkaHidden Gem

Not well known even among Chinese, this cuisine comes

from the Hakka people in south-western China, near Hong Kong. Be prepared for salt, and lots of it. Famous dishes include salt-baked chicken and sliced pork with pre-served mustard greens. At Lao Hanzi, avoid the bland stuff and try Rice Baked in Lily Pad (荷叶饭). Paper wrapped sea bass (纸包鲈鱼) never disappoints, and the flavors

of He Tang Yue Se (荷唐月色), a dish of lotus root, beans, and other vegetables, form a mouth-pleasing combo. Lao Hanzi 老汉子 1) 1/F, Jiezuo Building, �7 Xingfucun Zhonglu 幸福村中路�7 号杰座大厦1层 �417-7720 2) Qianhai Nanyan 前海南沿 �404-22�9

XinjiangKebab Country Beijing’s snack du jour is yangrou chuan’r (羊肉串), or mutton ke-babs. For the weak-stomached, be wary of the chuan’r vendor who sets up his stall on the street cor-ner. Instead, get your lamb fix at Xinjiang Red Rose Restaurant, where the chuan’r are assuredly au-thentic. Chow down on Dapanji (大盘鸡), a hearty dish of chicken, hand-pulled noodles and vegeta-bles, and thick slices of naan (烤馕).The boisterous dinner show, starting at 7:40 pm every night, has made a regular customer out of many. Xinjiang Red Rose Restaurant 新疆红玫瑰餐厅 7 Xiang Xingfu Yicun, Sanlitun 朝阳区三里屯幸福村7巷 �41�-�741

Contemporary ChineseAll Dressed Up

Craving a fancy dining experi-ence after too many meals of

noodles and chuan’r? Get dressed up and head to Ken de Rouge, where you can watch the sun set-ting over Houhai and savor high-end Chinese dining in a romantic setting. Try the red perch (荷包红鱼), an updated favorite of Ming Dynasty emperors, as well as the restaurant’s other specialties, Yun-wu Tea Shrimp (云雾茶香虾) and Sticky Rice and Duck Steamed and Served in Bamboo (竹炭板鸭饭). Ken de Rouge 红邸 22 Houhai West Bank 后海西沿22号 �402-��

delicious lunchtime dim sum every day of the week. Cantonese delica-cies also include shark’s fin soup and abalone, but we’d avoid these dishes for their detrimental effects on endangered species. The Farm House 农圃饭店粤式餐厅 Tower C Wanda Plaza, 9� Jianguo Lu 建国路9�号万达广场C座 ��99-��

GuizhouSour and Spice, and Everything Nice

Drawing upon neighboring Si-chuan and Chongqing prov-

inces, Guizhou has a fair bit of spice but tempers it with other fla-vors. No one does Guizhou cuisine as well as Three Guizhou Men. Sip Maotai (茅台), a potent rice wine brewed from sorghum and barley and made in Guizhou, and enjoy the Sour and Spicy Fish (酸辣鱼), exemplary of a typical Guizhou fla-vor pairing. Customers heartily rec-ommend Rice Tofu (米豆腐), a house special, and make sure to slurp some Ants Climbing a Tree

Chili infused fish soupis a Sichuan favorite

Get your fill of these delicate dim sum

Chuan'ris one of the most popular dishes in Beijing


rite of passage for all visitors to China’s capital, and thankfully it’s a very pleasurable one. You’ll be given thin pancakes, which you should hold in your palm. Add cu-cumber, spring onions and a few slices of roast duck dipped in sauce, roll up the pancake and enjoy. While Beijing’s got plenty of duck restaurants, Da Dong, winner of our 2008 Readers’ Choice Awards, offers a special low-fat duck for a healthier version of the classic treat. Da Dong 大董烤鸭店 1) 1-2/F Nanxincang Int’lBuilding, A22, Donsishitiao 东四十条甲22号南新仓国际大厦1-2层 �1�9-0�2�, 2) Bldg �, Tuanjiehu Beikou, Chaoyang park 团结湖北口�号楼 ��2-2�92

ImperialEat Like an Emperor

Imper ia l cu is ine centers around dishes prepared for

China’s emperor and royal court during the Qing Dynasty. Famous imperial dishes often feature sea-food and other delicacies. For the true imperial experience, dine at Shi restaurant at The Emperor ho-tel, where each dish has a story

ZhejiangWater World

The warm humid area of Zheji-ang, near the Yangtze River’s

mouth, is known as the “land of fish and rice.” Delicate and tender flavors are typical as Zhejiang dish-es are light on oil but involve elabo-rate preparation. At Kong Yi Ji, a classy Houhai hideaway, enjoy fa-mous fare such as West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce (西湖醋鱼) and Beggar’s Chicken (杭州煨鸡). Don’t overlook the yellow wine (黄酒), made from fermented rice or wheat. Kong Yi Ji 孔乙己 Jia 2 Dongming Hutong Xichengmen Nei Da Jie 西城门内达街东明胡同

甲2号 ��1�-491�

Beijing Fast Food, Chinese-StyleYou haven’t experienced a Chinese city until you’ve tried its local xiao-chi (little edibles bought on-the-go). Jiumen Xiaochi houses more than ten of Beijing’s traditional xiaochi vendors in a food court tucked away in a hutong, including agar jelly in sesame sauce (凉粉) and haw-thorne berries on a stick (糖胡芦),

as well as sweet snacks like rolling donkey (驴打滚), sugar ear (糖耳朵) and ai wo wo (艾窝窝). Vendors have picture menus and pre-made examples. Most dishes range from ¥4 to ¥15.Jiumen Xiaochi 九门小吃 1 Xiaoyou Hutong, Houhai 孝友胡同1号, 后海 �402-��

Old SchoolZhajiang mian (炸酱面), Beijing’s premier noodle dish, features juli-enned cucumbers, spring onions, bean sprouts, soybeans and radish-es, mixed into freshly drained noo-dles. A fragrant pork and soybean sauce completes the recipe. Try it at Haiwanju Lao Beijing Zhajiang Mian, where locals kick back on the wooden benches, alternating be-tween bites of garlic and slurps of mian. Haiwanju Lao Beijing Zhajiang Mian 海碗居老北京炸酱面 11 Zengguang Lu, Haidian District 海淀区增光路11号 ��7-499�

Beijing DuckClassic Feast

A meal of Beijing (or Peking) Duck (烤鸭) is an obligatory

connecting it to a specific emperor. After a lavish meal of Concubine Fragrance’s Grilled Lamb Chops (香妃小洋排) and “Poison” Soup (毒药), head to Yin, the hotel’s roof-top bar, for cocktails overlooking the former residence of China’s emperors, the Forbidden City. Shi 食�� Qihelou St., Tiananmen 骑河楼大街��号��2�-��

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MilepostThe Starbucks at the China World Hotel was the first Starbucks in the Chinese Mainland. It was opened on Jan. 11,

1999. Within a short period of time, Starbucks successfully established itself as the premium coffee leader in China with great brand recognition and high customer satisfaction. Its inspirational, progressive, professional and intellectual image has been widely accepted by Chinese people. For many Chinese, Starbucks is not just the best coffee, but also a synonym for quality of life, a “modern” way of living, a positive life attitude, and an icon of a pioneering, progressing, transforming modern Chinese city. 北京国际贸易中心一层L121, Tel: 6505-5810

Downtown OasisThe Starbucks at Oriental Plaza is tucked away between the towers, making it a very pleasant oasis from the Wangfujing

crowds. Though it is downtown, it’s very convenient to get there via subway Line One. This Starbucks also happens to be the closest one to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. It can get very crowded with the white-collar shopping crowds, so feel fortunate when you snare you seat. 东方广场地铁层BB10—BB12A , Tel:85185163

People WatchingThe Starbucks at the Pacific Century Department Store is a nexus for expats and locals in Sanlitun. You’ll find

writers and researchers Skyping and typing all day long. There’s also ample patio space and in nice weather the crowds pile outside. It makes an excellent redoubt from which to observe the flora and fauna in Sanlitun. The area also has great shopping at the mall as well as plenty of high end food options such as the 1949 complex. At night, the crowds migrate to the bars.工体北路甲2号盈科中心一层, Tel: 6539-3501

Office Away from the OfficeThe Starbucks at the distinctive Jianwai SOHO is always crowded with Central Business District office workers stealing away for a coffee or impromptu business

meetings. At three floors, this Starbucks is also one of the largest in the city, making it a

regular hub for the city’s movers and shakers. The area is hopping during the day with lunch crowds and boutique shoppers, then quiets down considerably at night. But don’t worry, you’re just a short jump to Wanda Plaza, the Today Art Museum, and the China World Hotel.东三环中路39号建外SOHO5号别墅01户,Tel: 5869-0273

The Place To BeThe Starbucks at the oddly-titled The Place Department Store is a lot like the one at Oriental Plaza, with a small store

and large outdoor patio space. In the evening the patio fills up rapidly with shoppers on the mend after a day of bargain hunting as well as curiosity seekers. You see, every evening, The Place lights up its immense LED screen (we're talking one of the biggest in the world here) with scenes from outer space or a coral reef. You may get a neck crick from watching it (it’s horizontal over your head), but it’s worth it.光华路9号世贸天阶中心A座一层L123号铺位, Tel: 6587-1579

Waterfront CharmThe Starbucks at Lotus Lane has been an institution for many years, providing a much-needed caffeine refueling

station for the endless tourists streaming along Beijing’s charming lakefront view. Although the interior is small, crowds love the spacious outdoor seating area which overlooks Qianhai Lake. In the evening, grab a table, order some Frappuccinos and enjoy one of the best sunsets in town. It’s also centrally located, a great half-way point between sightseeing in the south of town and eating and drinking at the many establishments in the Houhai area.什刹海前海西沿甲19号 Tel: 66571489

Gold MedalThe Starbucks at 5th Avenue and Datun Lu is the closest to the Olympic Green. Stroll 500 meters to the west and be

rewarded with views of the Bird’s Nest, the Water Cube, the International Media Center and the Olympic Green. The Starbucks is spacious, but expect Olympic crowds to pack in come August. It’s also housed in a mall that, unfortunately, doesn’t have Western-style bathrooms. Nearby find the Marco Polo Parkside Hotel plus plenty of dining options. It’s

a 20 minute walk from the Datun Lu metro stop on Line 5.惠忠北里309号第五大道113-1, Tel: 6480-3268

Local CoolThe Starbucks at Xidan is one of the few genuine oases in the swarming commercial mass of Xidan. Starbucks

occupies four locations in the area, including the Zhongyou shopping mall, Times Square Shopping Mall, Grand Pacific and the brand new Joy City Mall. Xidan is frequented by younger Chinese after great deals on the latest fashions, and it can sometimes become a sea of people. Even though the Starbucks here has outdoor seating, grab a seat inside near the window where you can safely observe as the masses teem outside the glass. Give up your seat only to go buy the latest fashions imported directly from Korea.北京市西城区西单北大街131号西单大悦城2F-33号商铺 Tel: 5971-6308

Great Wall“If you don’t climb the Great Wall, you're not a man,” Chairman Mao once famously quipped. And indeed, it is an

unmissable attraction for all tourists coming to China. Now, you can get a good cup of coffee out at the Badaling section of the Great Wall, one of the most popular and easily-reached sections. There is nothing better than a cooling Frappuccino to give you the energy you need to reach the top, where you’ll be rewarded with an amazing view.北京市延庆县八达岭长城特区长城入口处,Tel: 6912-1894

Super TrendyThe newest addition to Beijing’s Starbucks family just opened at the Solana shopping plaza. Solana is a

totally new lifestyle plaza concept in China and you’ll feel the difference when you stroll along boutique-lined promenades. The atmosphere is enough to transport you to another country. It is very close to Chaoyang Park (Beijing’s answer to Central Park) where the Olympic beach volleyball competition will be held.朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区1座C1-3单元首层、二层C1-3单元及二层阳台,Tel: 5905-6340

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THE BEST THINGS TO DO THESE TWO WEEKSNightlife DJ WordyDJ Wordy spins the hyper-futuristic ChinaDoll (3.3) into a tizzy, showing off the hip-hop

turntablism skills that made him China's DMC champ three years in a row. ➜41

DiningWe All Scream for Ice CreamCool down with a trip to Gustomenta, Beijing’s favorite Italian ice cream parlor. The pastel-colored café serves a variety of great flavors, but we always get pistachio. ➜66

31THU2008

August

NightlifeMORSEDio and Mickey Zhang are two of Beijing's most impressive DJs and live electronic musicians, and there is no better

place to see them in their element than at their monthly underground MORSE party at White Rabbit. ➜39

CommunityGreen Architecture in BeijingDanwei hosts a discussion on green architecture in Beijing with Olympic Village architect Jason Marriott, followed by canapés and Australian wines at The Village at Sanlitun. ➜74

1FRI2008

AugustNightlife Corona Salsa Fiesta

Get out the sexy black

dress because Corona is throwing a not-to-be-missed

salsa party at the Saddle, and City Weekend will be there to join in the fun. ➜39

Dining All You Can Eat Dim SumThis morning, head to the China World Hotel’s Summer Palace to stuff yourself with 60 varieties of Cantonese and Huaiyang dim sum, made by their master chefs. ➜60

2SAT2008

August

NightlifeSambasiaIt’s a mini-Carnaval right here in Beijing, complete with drumming, songs and of course dance from

Beijing’s only samba drumming troupe at MAO Live House. ➜44

ExhibitionsHenk Visch and Sui JianguoSunday is the ideal day to check out Beijinng's contemporary art district, 798, especially with the opening exhibition by renowned Dutch and Chinese sculptors, Visch and Sui, at C-Space. ➜34

3SUN2008

August

ExhibitionsPaintings of Ming and Qing Check out the National Art Museum of China's current exhibition of Ming and Qing dynasty

Chinese ink paintings, which includes a look at contemporary artists who are carrying on these traditional artistic practices. ➜35

DiningA Taste of IndiaChina’s neighbors certainly know how to cook. Try the Butter Chicken Masala and Lamb Palak at Indian Kitchen for a rich meal you won’t forget. Afterwards, stroll along the Liangma River. ➜68

5TUE2008

August

OlympicsWomen’s Soccer PreliminariesOlympic action kicks off with Women’s Soccer as the top-seeded U.S. team

takes on Norway in Qinghuangdao Stadium. Pressure is on for the U.S. to defend its Athens gold. Check out the action at Paddy O’Shea’s. ➜11

NightlifeNaked People PartyDespite its name, clothing is strongly suggested at this weekly dance party featuring ear candy from DJs Shorty S, Mael, Yang Bing and others at White Rabbit. ➜35

6WED2008

AugustOlympics Men’s Soccer PreliminariesFreddy Adu and Jonathan Spector of the U.S. team go up against Japan’s Sota Hirayama and

Takuya Honda at 3 p.m. Afterwards, it’s the Netherlands against Nigeria. Check it out at Frank’s Place. ➜11

NightlifePing Pong PartySong's monthly party of ping ponging DJs lands the day before 08-08-08, so expect an especially intense set from the DJs of the "National Ping Pong Team." Pet Conspiracy and i:Go will also rock the stage. ➜40

7THU2008

August

Olympics JudoIt’s not the most glamorous sport at the Olympics, but with black belt masters squaring-off in medal finals

today, judo offers the most bang for your buck. If you don't see it live at Beijing University, live it on the Great Wall Sheraton's 5-meter screen. ➜11

NightlifeCheerleader Party'Give me a P!' The VIP club catering to Olympic guests, Club P, dusts off its pom-poms and gets down with its R&B DJ crew for a Monday night jam. ➜44

11MON2008

August

Olympics Softball

Once deemed

the American pastime, softball and baseball will be scratched from the Olympics

after this year. Catch the girls of summer before they ditch the diamond for good at Fengtai Stadium, or with us at Saddle Cantina. ➜11

NightlifePhilippe OrtegaThough the invitation insists you wear white, Club P’s world famous White Party will be a showcase for all of the Jing's colorful personalities. ➜42

12TUE2008

August

Aug. 9 Watch Women’s

Weightlifting at All Star

Aug. 11 Feel the rush of a judo body slam

Aug. 1 Mickey Zhang speaks in MORSE code

City Weekend Olympic Party Circuit


Yen 0�-0�-0�When a DJ-promoter tells us “This is going to be the biggest dance event of the year,” we usually laugh. But

this time, we’re going to believe DJ Usami because, over its four-year history, 02 Culture’s Yen parties have consistently been the wildest and best attended warehouse-style raves in all of China. Expectations are sky high for this party at Star Live, which will bring out Beijing's best local DJs and live electronic artists, including DJs Yang Bing, Dio, Eddie Lv, Usami and the unparalleled Mickey Zhang in a special live electronic set.

DON'T MISSIf you have only one thing to do

Aug. � Open it all up with Yen at Star Live

8THU2008

July

Aug. 12 Experience the sounds of Philippe Ortega at Klubb Rouge

Nightlife Corona Salsa Fiesta

Get out the sexy black

dress because Corona is throwing a not-to-be-missed

salsa party at the Saddle, and City Weekend will be there to join in the fun. ➜39

Dining All You Can Eat Dim SumThis morning, head to the China World Hotel’s Summer Palace to stuff yourself with 60 varieties of Cantonese and Huaiyang dim sum, made by their master chefs. ➜60

2SAT2008

August

NightlifeSambasiaIt’s a mini-Carnaval right here in Beijing, complete with drumming, songs and of course dance from

Beijing’s only samba drumming troupe at MAO Live House. ➜44

ExhibitionsHenk Visch and Sui JianguoSunday is the ideal day to check out Beijinng's contemporary art district, 798, especially with the opening exhibition by renowned Dutch and Chinese sculptors, Visch and Sui, at C-Space. ➜34

3SUN2008

August

NightlifeCuba LibreBeijing's new Cuban restaurant and bar, Guantanamera, offers an escape from the Monday night blues with a

live band, DJs and off-the-wall dancers at its weekly Cuba Libre bash. ➜42

DiningRoll OverFor the sushi Beijingers love the most, check out Hatsune, where creative rolls, gorgeous décor and great service get the restaurant nothing but awards and glowing reviews. Just be sure to make reservations. ➜68

4MON2008

August

Olympics Opening Ceremony

It all begins with what

Director Zhang Yimou promises to be one of the most spectacular

shows the world has ever seen. We didn’t shell out to see it at The Bird’s Nest, so we’ll be watch it on 65 plasma screens at All Star. ➜11

NightlifeYen 08-08-08The Yen parties are Beijing's best attended dance parties, and expectations are sky high for this party, helmed by the best local DJs and live electronic artists, at Star Live. ➜40

8FRI2008

AugustOlympics Women’s WeightliftingSeven events are handing out medals today, but the first of the Olympics—and for China—

will likely come in the women’s 48kg weightlifting category. If you don't have tickets to Beihang Gymnasium, check it out at Goose and Duck. ➜11

NightlifeRe-TrosChinese rock is hot, and Re-Tros are at the top of the game. Even U2 producer Brian Eno has worked with these guys. Check it out at one of the centers of Beijing rock, MAO Live House. ➜46

9SAT2008

AugustOlympics Swimming’s Gold Rush

After track and field,

swimming is the most medal-rich sport at the Olympics. The

gold rush begins today as four events hand out the hardware. Hook up with fellow City Weekenders to check out the action at All Star. ➜11

NightlifeQuattrology Jazz QuartetMoreno Donadel, Jess Medier, Da Zhong and Beibei are central figures in the local jazz scene, as is East Shore LIve, where they play their weekly Sunday night set. ➜48

10SUN2008

August

Olympics Ping PongThe most popular recreational sport in China gets serious as ping pong matches start today. Find out who has the

fastest hands in the East. Watch it in the flesh at Peking University or in the pixel at Durty Nellie's ➜12

NightlifeOlympic Dinner PartyAll hail the King as 66 North,

an Olympics Inspirations cook-off medalist, celebrates the King of Norway’s visit with a day of half-priced meals. CW will be there too. ➜41

13WED2008

August

Aug. 1� Be a part of China’s favorite sport


So, what exactly does an Olympic Games protocol expert do? During the Olympic Games, the role of a “protocol expert” is to advise and work together with the organizing committee for the correct applica-tion of Olympic protocol. How does your experience with the Beijing Olympics compare to your experiences at past Olympics? Every country is a different experience. Now, I’m exploring a totally new culture. I have never been to China before. Any surprises? I have been pleas-antly surprised by how easy going it is to get around by train and how safe I feel traveling in China. Also, I am amazed by the beauty of some Olympic venues which I visited. They are already “rumored” to

be the best ever. Can you tell us a little about what life is like at The Olympic Village? Well, right

now, it’s all about getting ready … putting on the final touches to make sure that every-thing is perfect. Then, based on past experi-ences, what’s life like for those in the Olympic Village? The athletes are entirely focused on

the competition, which gives life in the Olympic Village a special flavor. It’s a positive atmo-sphere, where you can feel the excitement and expectation. What’s something you’ve learned

about Beijing’s Olympic Village that some of our readers might not know? It’s extremely green.

It’s a huge green area with trees and all kinds of flowers. So, what happens

after the Games? The permanent buildings will be sold, the temporary areas will be dismantled, and Beijing will be left with a new modern green neighborhood and a park. We understand that part of your job involves overseeing gift exchanges. What are Olympic teams giving each other these days? It’s not that the teams give gifts to each other. At the welcome ceremony, there is a gift exchange between the team and the mayor of the Village on behalf of the Village and Beijing 2008. Can you give an example? In Torino, the Italian-designed Olympic torch was

the gift from the mayor to each team as a sign of peace. In Greece, it was a beautiful bottle of olive oil and olive branch nicely bound together, as a symbol of both peace and Greece. What are you looking forward to most about this year’s Games? I’m looking forward to spectacular ceremonies, awesome performances on the field and going back home with fantastic memories.

When Beijing first won the right to host the Olympic Games in 2001, the city

was very much a reflection of the stoic Communist aesthetic. It had a grey and shapeless skyscape, there were few stores or bars to choose from and even fewer foreign faces. Today, the smoky grey sky is all that has remained the same. Me-gamalls with hundreds of interna-tional brand-name stores pop up everywhere like mushrooms, while crazily-contorted glass buildings burst forth from every crack in the broad sidewalks. In seven short years, Beijing has transformed it-self into an Olympic city.

Of course , the Bei j ing Games have been dogged by con-troversy and rampant rumors. Aside from all that “political stuff,”

there remain questions about who will be let into the country for the Games, whether certain bars will be allowed to stay open (a curi-ously large number have decided to undergo ‘renovations’ during the Games … ) and how much freedom party-goers will have to experience all Beijing has to offer.

7 Years in the Making

Will China oust the USA from the top-spot? Can the CCTV tower really stand up on its own?

After years of blood, sweat and tears, the Olympics finally arrive in Beijing

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The Village LeaderElena Coletti is an Olympic Games protocol expert, which is like a village elder for Beijing’s Olympic Village. She tells us a little about what life is like inside the Olympic Village.

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Elena Coletti knows the Olympics better than anyone


7 Years in the Making

Will China oust the USA from the top-spot? Can the CCTV tower really stand up on its own?

While some expats stil l bemoan the headaches caused by new changes, the anticipation is undeniable. The city is at the edge of its seat waiting to see what will happen. Will Liu Xiang reclaim his world record from Cuban hurdler Dayron Robles? Will China finally oust the mighty USA from top-spot in the medal standings? Can the CCTV tower really stand up on its own?

With so much at stake, these Olympics—perhaps more than any other Games in the past—are a must-see event. For 16 days, the spotlight of the world will be focused squarely on Beijing and China as they figure out a way to answer these questions. And nei-ther we nor our city will ever be the same.

The flags have only just begun

to fly

Olympic WheelsBeijing Gets MovingTraveling around the Jing keeps getting easier. Line 10 opened last month, connecting Haidian with Sanlitun and the CBD. And now, branching off Line 10 at Xiongmao Huandao Station is the Line 8 Olympic line, which transports passengers north to the Olympic Village. A mere 25 kuai also now takes frequent fliers from Dongzhimen to Terminals 2 and 3 in under 20 minutes on the airport link line. In addition, two new sightseeing bus routes featuring air-conditioned double-decker buses with English-speaking tour guides make it easy to marvel at Beijing’s rapidly changing cityscape. Pay ¥3, hop onto a Line 1 bus for Tiananmen and the Forbidden City, or hop onto a Line 2 bus and visit the new Olympic stadiums, from the Bird’s Nest to the Water Cube. All aboard, let’s go!

➜ 13,000 Area in sq. meters of Qingdao coast covered by green algae, threatening the Olympic sailing venue

➜ 8 Number of thunderstorms forecast during the Games … how convenient

➜ 47Number of couples lined up at 7:30 a.m. at the Haidian Civil Affairs Bureau on the first day of pre-registration for a 8/08/08 marriage certificate

➜ 4,104 Number of Chinese children who have been named Aoyun (“Olympics”) as of June, 2008–90 percent of whom are boys

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