Dominic Fitzsimmons contacto de ASW (A Small World, red social en Internet, similar a Facebook), resume varios datos de otros contactos ASW y preparó esta entrada que considero interesante para aquellos que viajarán a Beijing próximamente. Ya sea a las Olimpiadas, vacación o lo que se les venga en gana... vale la pena :), thanks Dominic:
"Don't judge Beijing on the Olympics alone; the five-ringed circus is merely a sideshow to t
he ancient city's unprecedented growth and rebirth as a First World metropolis. This upward mobility has not only ushered in a new era of
wealth and prosperity for those who live in the capital, it has furnished them with a playground to rival any city in the world. We asked some ASW members to share all their best-kept secrets - the best places to eat, drink, shop and relax.
Eat
Beijing's dining scene offers great food from every corner of this culinary giant, as well as a
smorgasbord of imported tastes. You cannot come to the capital without trying the Peking Duck at Da Dong, which attracts a good mix of expat and local dinners. Head to the scenic shores of Houhai Lake for a Hakka minority meal at the Han Cang - be sure to nab a table with a view over the water. Those who want to enjoy the novelty of travelling to China and then popping out for 'an English' can head to Fish Nation, but the serious gourmands head west for the Blu Lobster's groundbreaking cuisine.
New restaurant and bar complex 1949 is beginning to create a stir amongst the city's foodies. And rightly so, the converted factory is conveniently close to the heart of the Sanlitun nightlife district and houses several choices: Duck De
Chine, which serves what is arguably the city's best roast duck; the rather compact Noodle Bar, which hits the spot with oodles of noodles; the delightfully upscale 1/5 Taverna; and the glass-clad café, Sugar Bar, which offers light fare and an outside bar in a converted well.
Play
If it's good beer and a great pizza you crave then head to Sanlitun's The Tree, a favourite of Natalia Chapliuk. The capital's sultry summer nights are best spent in the garden of Face Bar or on the roof terrace of Q Bar where, according to Bonnie Clarke, you will enjoy the best lychee daiquiris in town. Bed Bar is equally renowned for its mojitos - it's the ramshackle courtyard club that makes it a true atmospheric one-off. The Pavillion draws a mellow and moneyed crowd, but the party faithful head to The World of Suzy Wong for a touch of glamour and to enjoy some great DJs.
Owned by a designer and DJ, Song is the best of the new lounge bars, according to Jack Zhu, founder of local nightlife portal Clubzone.cn. LAN isn't far behind though, thanks to its multi-million dollar Philippe Starck interior, complete with AK-47 standard lamps and masterpieces hanging from the ceiling. The summer sees the opening of Block 8's rooftop beach bar, which features real sand and bikini clad go-go dancers. Patrick Von Wrede lauds its sister establishment i-Ultra for having the best mixed drinks and being a great place to relax after eating at the complex's twin restaurants Haiku and Med. Hardcore clubbers should make a beeline for the clubbing hub at the West Gate of the Workers'
Stadium - Cargo is the most popular.
Shop
Beijing is all about the markets! Be sure to sharpen your bargaining skills in preparation for a haggle master class at 3.3 Mall or Yashow Market for low-end designer goods and knock-offs, recommends Natalia Chapliuk. If you really must visit Prada, Diesel, et al. then head to Shin Kong Place, but for bargain designer gear, Bonnie Clarke suggests Nali Mall. Men looking to get suited and booted should pop into Dave's Custom Tailoring, the best of the best, says Max Johnson. Those wanting to load up on great Chinese souvenirs and gifts should visit the former imperial kite makers, Three Stones.
Loaf
Beijing's terrible traffic and packed pavements will inevitably encourage a bit of lounging. Rest for the weary can be found in the garden of the sandwich bar/café Bocota in the summer, or the library/restaurant Bookworm in the winter. The Nanluoguxiang district's old world charms have made it firm favourite with foreign visitors and the Pass-By Bar is the place to sink an afternoon beer and watch the world pass by. Ann Wang recommends visitors combine a visit to the café Timezone 8 with a wander around the Bauhaus-style 798 factory, now a collection of art galleries, studios and funky shops.
Rest
The Olympic Games and Beijing's newfound status as a corporate capital has gifted it with world-class hotels like the Peninsula and the China World Hotel, which both have excellent locations near the Central Business District. But if it is style you want, head to Kapok, nicknamed 'the blur' because of its fibreglass exterior, where cutting-edge cool juxtaposes nicely with its next-door neighbour - the Forbidden City.
Escape
The Great Wall isn't just for tourists - it functions as a getaway for city folk as well. Patrick Von Wrede suggests hiring a cab to drop you off at Jinshanling and then arranging to have it pick you up a 10km and four hour hike away at Simatai. The nearby boutique hotel Commune offers a stylish retreat for those wanting to make a weekend of it, says Bonnie Clarke, who also suggests hopping on a bike and pedalling west to the Fragrant Hills. Further west of the city is Chuandixia, its crumbling Ming Dynasty charms will help you forget the modern world even exists. Spend the day wandering through its pristine courtyards and spend the night sleeping on an old farm-style Kang heated bed. If you're not much of a planner, contact the Beijing Hikers who organise and run fun trips outside the city every weekend."
Directorio
a comer!
Dadong
A: Bldg 3, Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu (SE corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6582 2892/4003
B: 1-2/F, Nanxincang International Plaza, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 5169 0329
Han Cang
Shichahai East Bank, Houhai
Tel: +86 10 6404 2259
Fish Nation
31 Nanluogu Xiang (near Jiaodaokou), Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 6401 3249
Blu Lobster
Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian
Tel: +86 10 6841-2211 ext. 6727
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property /beijing/shangrila/dining/restaurant/blulobster
1949 The Hidden City
Courtyard 4, Gongti Bei Lu (behind Pacific Century Place), Chaoyang district
Tel: +86 10 6501 1949 (Duck De Chine: ext 8808; Noodle Bar: ext 8807)
jugamos?
The Tree
43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6415 1954
Face Bar
26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6551 6738
www.facebars.com
Q Bar
On the top floor of Eastern Inn Hotel, 100m south of Beer Mania, Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6595 9239
Bed Bar
17 Zhangwang Hutong, Xicheng District
Tel: +86 10 8400 1554
The Pavillion
Gongti Xilu (opposite west gate of Workers' Stadium), Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6507 2617
www.pavillionbeijing.com
The World of Suzy Wong
1A Nongzhanguan Lu (west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6500 3377
www.suziewong.com.cn
Song
B108,The Place, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6587 1311
www.songbeijing.cn
LAN
4/F LG Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 5109 6012/13
www.lanbeijing.com
Block 8
Chaoyang Park West Gate, 8 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xi Lu, (Third Floor, Inside Block 8 Complex ), Chaoyang district
Tel: +86 10 6508 8585
www.block8.cn/
Cargo
6 Gongti Xi Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6551 6898/78
Shopping...
3.3 Mall
Sanlitun Bei Jie, Chaoyang district
Yashow Market
Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang district
Prada
Shop M1017, 1/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu , Chaoyang district
Tel: +86 10 6530-7528
www.prada.com
Diesel
306, 322, 3/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang district
Tel: +86 10 6530-1260/1070
www.diesel.com
Nali Mall
Just off Sanlitun Bei Jie, Chaoyang district
Dave's Custom Tailoring
104 Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang
Tel: +86 10 8529 9433
www.tailordave.com
Three Stones Kite Company
29 Dianmen Xi Dajie, Xicheng district
Tel: +86 10 8404 4505, 6403 0393
www.cnkites.com
un rato
Bocata
33 Sanlitun Lu (3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6417 5291
The Bookworm
Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6586 9507
Pass-By Bar
108 Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 8403 8004
Timezone 8
4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 798 Art Zone, Dashanzi (North of Xiaoyun Lu), Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 8456 0336
www.timezone8.com
sueño!!!
The Peninsula Beijing
8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Chaoyang district
Tel: +86 10 8516 2888
beijing.peninsula.com
China World Hotel
1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang district
Tel: +86 10 6505 2266
www.shangri-la.com
Kapok
16 Donghuamen Dajie, Dongcheng district
Tel: 6525 9988
www.hotelkapok.com
vamonosssss
Commune
The Shuiguan Great Wall exit on the Badaling Expressway
Tel: +86 10 8118 1888
www.commune.com.cn
Beijing Hikers
Tel: +86 139 1002 5516
www.beijinghikers.com
BESOS...
"Don't judge Beijing on the Olympics alone; the five-ringed circus is merely a sideshow to t
he ancient city's unprecedented growth and rebirth as a First World metropolis. This upward mobility has not only ushered in a new era of
wealth and prosperity for those who live in the capital, it has furnished them with a playground to rival any city in the world. We asked some ASW members to share all their best-kept secrets - the best places to eat, drink, shop and relax.Eat
Beijing's dining scene offers great food from every corner of this culinary giant, as well as a
smorgasbord of imported tastes. You cannot come to the capital without trying the Peking Duck at Da Dong, which attracts a good mix of expat and local dinners. Head to the scenic shores of Houhai Lake for a Hakka minority meal at the Han Cang - be sure to nab a table with a view over the water. Those who want to enjoy the novelty of travelling to China and then popping out for 'an English' can head to Fish Nation, but the serious gourmands head west for the Blu Lobster's groundbreaking cuisine.New restaurant and bar complex 1949 is beginning to create a stir amongst the city's foodies. And rightly so, the converted factory is conveniently close to the heart of the Sanlitun nightlife district and houses several choices: Duck De
Chine, which serves what is arguably the city's best roast duck; the rather compact Noodle Bar, which hits the spot with oodles of noodles; the delightfully upscale 1/5 Taverna; and the glass-clad café, Sugar Bar, which offers light fare and an outside bar in a converted well.Play
If it's good beer and a great pizza you crave then head to Sanlitun's The Tree, a favourite of Natalia Chapliuk. The capital's sultry summer nights are best spent in the garden of Face Bar or on the roof terrace of Q Bar where, according to Bonnie Clarke, you will enjoy the best lychee daiquiris in town. Bed Bar is equally renowned for its mojitos - it's the ramshackle courtyard club that makes it a true atmospheric one-off. The Pavillion draws a mellow and moneyed crowd, but the party faithful head to The World of Suzy Wong for a touch of glamour and to enjoy some great DJs.
Owned by a designer and DJ, Song is the best of the new lounge bars, according to Jack Zhu, founder of local nightlife portal Clubzone.cn. LAN isn't far behind though, thanks to its multi-million dollar Philippe Starck interior, complete with AK-47 standard lamps and masterpieces hanging from the ceiling. The summer sees the opening of Block 8's rooftop beach bar, which features real sand and bikini clad go-go dancers. Patrick Von Wrede lauds its sister establishment i-Ultra for having the best mixed drinks and being a great place to relax after eating at the complex's twin restaurants Haiku and Med. Hardcore clubbers should make a beeline for the clubbing hub at the West Gate of the Workers'
Stadium - Cargo is the most popular.Shop
Beijing is all about the markets! Be sure to sharpen your bargaining skills in preparation for a haggle master class at 3.3 Mall or Yashow Market for low-end designer goods and knock-offs, recommends Natalia Chapliuk. If you really must visit Prada, Diesel, et al. then head to Shin Kong Place, but for bargain designer gear, Bonnie Clarke suggests Nali Mall. Men looking to get suited and booted should pop into Dave's Custom Tailoring, the best of the best, says Max Johnson. Those wanting to load up on great Chinese souvenirs and gifts should visit the former imperial kite makers, Three Stones.
Loaf
Beijing's terrible traffic and packed pavements will inevitably encourage a bit of lounging. Rest for the weary can be found in the garden of the sandwich bar/café Bocota in the summer, or the library/restaurant Bookworm in the winter. The Nanluoguxiang district's old world charms have made it firm favourite with foreign visitors and the Pass-By Bar is the place to sink an afternoon beer and watch the world pass by. Ann Wang recommends visitors combine a visit to the café Timezone 8 with a wander around the Bauhaus-style 798 factory, now a collection of art galleries, studios and funky shops.
Rest
The Olympic Games and Beijing's newfound status as a corporate capital has gifted it with world-class hotels like the Peninsula and the China World Hotel, which both have excellent locations near the Central Business District. But if it is style you want, head to Kapok, nicknamed 'the blur' because of its fibreglass exterior, where cutting-edge cool juxtaposes nicely with its next-door neighbour - the Forbidden City.
Escape
The Great Wall isn't just for tourists - it functions as a getaway for city folk as well. Patrick Von Wrede suggests hiring a cab to drop you off at Jinshanling and then arranging to have it pick you up a 10km and four hour hike away at Simatai. The nearby boutique hotel Commune offers a stylish retreat for those wanting to make a weekend of it, says Bonnie Clarke, who also suggests hopping on a bike and pedalling west to the Fragrant Hills. Further west of the city is Chuandixia, its crumbling Ming Dynasty charms will help you forget the modern world even exists. Spend the day wandering through its pristine courtyards and spend the night sleeping on an old farm-style Kang heated bed. If you're not much of a planner, contact the Beijing Hikers who organise and run fun trips outside the city every weekend."
Directorio
a comer!
Dadong
A: Bldg 3, Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu (SE corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6582 2892/4003
B: 1-2/F, Nanxincang International Plaza, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 5169 0329
Han Cang
Shichahai East Bank, Houhai
Tel: +86 10 6404 2259
Fish Nation
31 Nanluogu Xiang (near Jiaodaokou), Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 6401 3249
Blu Lobster
Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian
Tel: +86 10 6841-2211 ext. 6727
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property /beijing/shangrila/dining/restaurant/blulobster
1949 The Hidden City
Courtyard 4, Gongti Bei Lu (behind Pacific Century Place), Chaoyang district
Tel: +86 10 6501 1949 (Duck De Chine: ext 8808; Noodle Bar: ext 8807)
jugamos?
The Tree
43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6415 1954
Face Bar
26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6551 6738
www.facebars.com
Q Bar
On the top floor of Eastern Inn Hotel, 100m south of Beer Mania, Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6595 9239
Bed Bar
17 Zhangwang Hutong, Xicheng District
Tel: +86 10 8400 1554
The Pavillion
Gongti Xilu (opposite west gate of Workers' Stadium), Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6507 2617
www.pavillionbeijing.com
The World of Suzy Wong
1A Nongzhanguan Lu (west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6500 3377
www.suziewong.com.cn
Song
B108,The Place, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6587 1311
www.songbeijing.cn
LAN
4/F LG Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 5109 6012/13
www.lanbeijing.com
Block 8
Chaoyang Park West Gate, 8 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xi Lu, (Third Floor, Inside Block 8 Complex ), Chaoyang district
Tel: +86 10 6508 8585
www.block8.cn/
Cargo
6 Gongti Xi Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6551 6898/78
Shopping...
3.3 Mall
Sanlitun Bei Jie, Chaoyang district
Yashow Market
Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang district
Prada
Shop M1017, 1/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu , Chaoyang district
Tel: +86 10 6530-7528
www.prada.com
Diesel
306, 322, 3/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang district
Tel: +86 10 6530-1260/1070
www.diesel.com
Nali Mall
Just off Sanlitun Bei Jie, Chaoyang district
Dave's Custom Tailoring
104 Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang
Tel: +86 10 8529 9433
www.tailordave.com
Three Stones Kite Company
29 Dianmen Xi Dajie, Xicheng district
Tel: +86 10 8404 4505, 6403 0393
www.cnkites.com
un rato
Bocata
33 Sanlitun Lu (3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6417 5291
The Bookworm
Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6586 9507
Pass-By Bar
108 Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 8403 8004
Timezone 8
4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 798 Art Zone, Dashanzi (North of Xiaoyun Lu), Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 8456 0336
www.timezone8.com
sueño!!!
The Peninsula Beijing
8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Chaoyang district
Tel: +86 10 8516 2888
beijing.peninsula.com
China World Hotel
1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang district
Tel: +86 10 6505 2266
www.shangri-la.com
Kapok
16 Donghuamen Dajie, Dongcheng district
Tel: 6525 9988
www.hotelkapok.com
vamonosssss
Commune
The Shuiguan Great Wall exit on the Badaling Expressway
Tel: +86 10 8118 1888
www.commune.com.cn
Beijing Hikers
Tel: +86 139 1002 5516
www.beijinghikers.com
BESOS...
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