 Beijing live
(China Daily)
Updated: 2008-08-12 08:59 Beijing live sites Beijing International Sculpture Park Very interesting stone sculptures in the park plus a Mexican folk dance group and local folk performers. 2 Shijingshan Lu, Shijingshan District Take Bus 73, 389, 436, or 620 to the park Binhe Park The Malaysian Saint Maria Middle School Orchestra and Bahamas Creativity Folk Art Group will be giving their all. Local craftsman will show their handicrafts. Northeast to Shuangyu Huandao, Mentougou District Take Metro Line 1 to Pingguoyuan, change to Bus 370, 931 special-line, 931 sub-line, 992, or 645 to the park Tongzhou Yunhe Square The Yunhe (Canal) greets visitors with lanterns lighted on both side. Tonghu Dajie, Tongzhou District Tonghu Dajie, Tongzhou District Take Batong Line to Beiyuan, change to Bus 22, 342, 728, or 938 to Dongguan Bridge, the square is 50 meters west Performances Folk instrument Sizhu, a stringed and wood wind instrument traditional to Southern China, is popular for its mild and profound tone. Zhang Weiliang and Huaxia Chamber will take to the stage with a program of folk songs at the Forbidden City. 7:30 pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall in Zhongshan Park, Northwest of Tian'anmen Square. 6559-8285 'Tis the season Staged by the China National Opera and Dance Drama Company, the Rhyme of Four Seasons is a musical performance featuring folk dancing and songs from a variety of China's ethnic groups. 7:30 pm, Aug 10-13 Tianqiao Theater, 30 Beiwei Lu, Xuanwu District. 8315-6300 Exhibitions
Ode to founder A grand retrospective show of works by master ink painter Huang Zhou (1925-1997) is being held to mark the re-opening of the Yanhuang Art Museum. On show are 51 ink paintings, sketches and photos that offer a panoramic overview of Huang's life and art. 10 am-5 pm. Yanhuang Art Museum, 9 Huizhong Lu, Asian Games Village, Chaoyang District. 6491-4394/0909 Modern drama
The founders of the Beijing People's Art Theater and 43 of its classic plays are highlighted in this exhibition of photographs and written works. 10:30 am-7:30 pm, Theater Museum of Beijing People's Art Theater, 4th floor of Capital Theater, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. 8512-0005 Conceptual ideas The second exhibition by the Iberia Center for Contemporary Art includes the work of 20 artists who work on conceptual ideas with unique approaches to painting. 10 am-5 pm. Iberia Center for Contemporary Art, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. 8457-2188 Confucius site The newly merged Confucius Temple and the Imperial College, each more than seven centuries old, have four exhibitions on the imperial examination, the life of Confucius, the evolution of the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College. 9 am-4 pm. Confucius Temple and Imperial College, 13-15 Guozijian Jie, Dongcheng Distric. 8402-7224 Grand old views The Beijing Art Museum of Imperial City has a great exhibition, which shows off the glory days of the ancient city during the Ming and Qing dynasties. 10 am-5:30 pm. Beijing Imperial City Arm Museum, 9 Changpuheyan, Dongcheng District. 8511-51 Restaurants Fauchon Paris The French eatery is all about combining succulent foods with exquisite pastries and fine wines. Apart from typical French foods, it offers pastries, candies, grape wines, salads, soups, sandwiches, fruit juices and hot chocolate. Basement-2nd floor, Shin Kong Place, northeastern of Dawang Qiao, Chaoyang District. 6533-1185 ext 1225 Keikoku Restaurant Discover matsutake mushrooms, one of Japan's gourmet treasures at the Keikoku Restaurant. The cuisine is light and healthy for summer. Dishes include charcoal grilled matsutake and grilled wagyubeef with matsutake. Hotel Kunlun, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. 6590-3388 ext 525 Beijing Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant This restaurant is popular among foreign expats for its super lean Peking roast duck, also for its great tasting contemporary Chinese dishes. Although new in roast duck, the taste is fresh. New branch: 1&2/F, Nanxincang International Mansion, A22 Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. Southwest of Dongsishitiao Qiao on East Second Ring Road. 5169-0329 Old branch: Bldg 3, Tuanjiehu Beikou, Chaoyang District, southeast of Changhong Qiao on East Third Ring Road. 65824003 Outdoor BBQ
The Summer Garden at Wangfujing's Park Plaza is open daily 5pm-midnight. It offers a great selection of BBQ food and chilled beers as well as great views and a touch of tranquility in the heart of Beijing. 97 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District 8522-1999 ext 3607 (China Daily 08/12/2008 page37) |
