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Updated: 2008-08-23 10:39  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 Lianhuachi Park The park is known for its beautiful lotus flowers. There are 2,200 seats and a Cuban dance group are the top treat. 48 Lianhuachi Lu, Guangwai, Fengtai District Take Bus 324, 845, or 964 to Liuliqiao Beili, and go northwards about 200 meters to the west gate of the park Yongan Park (Changping) Visitors to Changping District might go to the Shisanling Ming Tombs, Juyongguan Great Wall and China Aviation Museum. They could also take in performances from the Folk Art Troupe from Heilongjiang and Hebei provinces, Art Troupe of Shaolin Martial Art School. Xihuan Nanlu, Changping District Take Bus 919 sub line 1, 345, Changping line 6, or Changping 22 to Xihuan Nanlu Performances Fuwa fun Fuwa, the mascots of the Games, will take a leading role in the large-scale fairy-tale drama. Performed by the Beijing Children's Art Theater, the story tells how the five Fuwa use wisdom and courage to beat ancient monsters and bring peace to the world. After their victory, all five Fuwa become ambassadors of friendship and peace. 7:30 pm. Andersen Theater, A14 Ju'er Hutong, Andingmennei, Dongcheng District. 6417-0058
Revolutionary dance China National Ballet puts on the modern ballet The Red Detachment of Women. The performance, first staged in the 1960s, is a milestone for Chinese ballet as it combines Western ballet and Chinese folk dance. 7:30 pm. National Center for the Performing Arts, West of Tian'anmen Square. 6655-0000 Modern movement Beijing Modern Dance Company brings passion to its classic modern performances. 7:30 pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall in Zhongshan Park, Northwest of Tian'anmen Square. 6559-8285 Exhibitions
Master of arts Xu Beihong introduced Western oil painting techniques into China in the early 20th century. From the exhibits, including traditional Chinese paintings, oil on canvas and sketches, visitors can trace the evolution of the artist's painting styles. 9 am-4 pm. Xu Beihong Memorial Museum, 53 Xinjiekou Beijie, Xicheng District. 6227-6936 Down and dirty The exhibitions are arranged according to the structure of the Earth, including mineral and rocks, gems, pre-historical life forms, soil and natural resources. 9 am-4:30 pm. Geological Museum of China, 15 Yangrou Hutong, Xisi, Xicheng District. 6655-7858 Walking with dinosaurs Exhibitions in the museum include ancient vertebrates, paleoanthropology and dinosaur fossil collected by a Sino-Canadian expedition team. Also on display are paintings of dinosaurs; plus an introduction to the origin of the Olympic flame, which is based on the fire-making skills of our ancestors. 9 am-4:30 pm. Paleozoological Museum of China, 142 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. 8836-9280 Surreally good time Oil paintings by Chinese artist Feng Zhengquan and South Korean painter Kim Si-ha include landscapes, portraits and surrealistic works. 10 am-5 pm. Gallery TN, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. 8459-9550 Pressure is on Hu Hua's oil series, Funny Art, is composed of symbolized figures who seem to exist in games and illusionary dreams. Using black, white and gray colors, he explores himself and the world in a colorful way. 10 am-5 pm. New Age Art Gallery, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. 8459-9282 Restaurants Revolving restaurant This is the first such restaurant in Beijing and hence the facilities are a bit old. It is a reasonably priced place for a do-able buffet, and a good night view of western Beijing. 26/F Xiyuan Hotel, A1 Sanlihe Lu, Haidian District. 6831-3388 Japanese charm Keikoku Japanese Restaurant offers Japanese cuisine that combines elegance with simple sophistication, in a unique architectural style. The cuisine features both robatayaki and teppanyaki grills. Hotel Kunlun, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District 6590-3388 Scene a Caf
The caf is offering a festive brunch buffet with seafood and meat barbecues, ice cream and other delights. China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. 6505-2266 Bubbly Sundays Live cooking stations with specialties such as Peking duck, homemade Italian pasta, caviar chilled in ice pots, hand-rolled sushi and sashimi, fresh seafood, an outdoor BBQ, and decadent desserts. Westin Beijing, B9 Financial Street, Xicheng District. 6606-8866  (China Daily 08/23/2008 page30) |
