The Official Beijing Meet Up Thread
Jan 12, 2012, 6:53 pm
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Most of the temple fairs are daily for at least the first week from about 8 or so to 5 pm or so. The famous one near Ditan Park (that's the one near Lama Temple) gets so packed out that it's nearly impossible to get in. I had to abandon that plan one year in favor of the one on Chaoyangwai at Dongyue Miao, very nice neighborhood-type fair if you are in the near east side.
Yuanmingyuan may or may not happen this year--check the schedule. There are two big ones in the southwest side (west of Temple of Heaven) at Taoranting Park and Grand View Park. So tootling down Line 4 subway to either of those might be a good plan. White Cloud Temple used to have one but some years they forego.
There are also some big fairs out in the suburbs, such as Hongluo Si (Red Snail Temple) near Mutianyu. Grab a hard copy or go online for TheBeijinger, City Weekend, That's Beijing, etc. and see what the latest is.
Nearly all charge entrance of RMB 10 per adult, I think little kids are free. There usually will be carnival type acts (acrobats, plate spinners, etc.), games to win little prizes (toss the rings, etc.), puppet shows, food stalls, vendors doing crafts that you can buy, just a fun atmosphere....and of course at intervals, lion dances. And this year maybe dragon dances.
Yuanmingyuan may or may not happen this year--check the schedule. There are two big ones in the southwest side (west of Temple of Heaven) at Taoranting Park and Grand View Park. So tootling down Line 4 subway to either of those might be a good plan. White Cloud Temple used to have one but some years they forego.
There are also some big fairs out in the suburbs, such as Hongluo Si (Red Snail Temple) near Mutianyu. Grab a hard copy or go online for TheBeijinger, City Weekend, That's Beijing, etc. and see what the latest is.
Nearly all charge entrance of RMB 10 per adult, I think little kids are free. There usually will be carnival type acts (acrobats, plate spinners, etc.), games to win little prizes (toss the rings, etc.), puppet shows, food stalls, vendors doing crafts that you can buy, just a fun atmosphere....and of course at intervals, lion dances. And this year maybe dragon dances.
Jan 13, 2012, 2:29 am
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Yes, that was nice, and Hotpot Master certainly lived up to my expectations... light on the wallet too.
Jan 13, 2012, 2:43 am
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Jan 13, 2012, 2:55 am
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Jan 13, 2012, 9:03 pm
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Sorry that I missed the get-together again - I had to squeeze in a domestic trip at the end of last week after a delay in getting my new residence permit.
I am leaving on Jan 17th for a month (alas though not to warmer climes ...) so will miss any New Year celebration. Best wishes to all in any case for the coming Year of the Dragon!
I am leaving on Jan 17th for a month (alas though not to warmer climes ...) so will miss any New Year celebration. Best wishes to all in any case for the coming Year of the Dragon!
Jan 14, 2012, 8:42 am
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. I might have gotten moondog's bug though, felt achy when I got on my red-eye from PEK last night and arrived in SIN with a scratchy throat. Keeping my fingers crossed for the onward journey to GOI tmr early AM. Bleah.And yes, welcome to Beijing, lady1964 and mr. Lady1964!
Jan 15, 2012, 10:19 pm
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Most of the temple fairs are daily for at least the first week from about 8 or so to 5 pm or so. The famous one near Ditan Park (that's the one near Lama Temple) gets so packed out that it's nearly impossible to get in. I had to abandon that plan one year in favor of the one on Chaoyangwai at Dongyue Miao, very nice neighborhood-type fair if you are in the near east side.
Yuanmingyuan may or may not happen this year--check the schedule. There are two big ones in the southwest side (west of Temple of Heaven) at Taoranting Park and Grand View Park. So tootling down Line 4 subway to either of those might be a good plan. White Cloud Temple used to have one but some years they forego.
There are also some big fairs out in the suburbs, such as Hongluo Si (Red Snail Temple) near Mutianyu. Grab a hard copy or go online for TheBeijinger, City Weekend, That's Beijing, etc. and see what the latest is.
Nearly all charge entrance of RMB 10 per adult, I think little kids are free. There usually will be carnival type acts (acrobats, plate spinners, etc.), games to win little prizes (toss the rings, etc.), puppet shows, food stalls, vendors doing crafts that you can buy, just a fun atmosphere....and of course at intervals, lion dances. And this year maybe dragon dances.
Yuanmingyuan may or may not happen this year--check the schedule. There are two big ones in the southwest side (west of Temple of Heaven) at Taoranting Park and Grand View Park. So tootling down Line 4 subway to either of those might be a good plan. White Cloud Temple used to have one but some years they forego.
There are also some big fairs out in the suburbs, such as Hongluo Si (Red Snail Temple) near Mutianyu. Grab a hard copy or go online for TheBeijinger, City Weekend, That's Beijing, etc. and see what the latest is.
Nearly all charge entrance of RMB 10 per adult, I think little kids are free. There usually will be carnival type acts (acrobats, plate spinners, etc.), games to win little prizes (toss the rings, etc.), puppet shows, food stalls, vendors doing crafts that you can buy, just a fun atmosphere....and of course at intervals, lion dances. And this year maybe dragon dances.
tb
Jan 16, 2012, 6:46 pm
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Jan 16, 2012, 7:20 pm
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Feb 25, 2012, 5:52 pm
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We will be in Beijing 8 - 11 March staying at Peninsula. Would love the opportunity to meet up and try some really local dining spot on one evening. Any place that is not frequented by tourists. Seems that the best way for Chinese food is with a group!. Respond by PM or just a post. Thanks
Feb 25, 2012, 8:23 pm
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We will be in Beijing 8 - 11 March staying at Peninsula. Would love the opportunity to meet up and try some really local dining spot on one evening. Any place that is not frequented by tourists. Seems that the best way for Chinese food is with a group!. Respond by PM or just a post. Thanks
Feb 26, 2012, 7:28 am
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So it really comes to what you east-siders would consider a tolerable night out!
tb
Feb 26, 2012, 10:17 am
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You forget that most visitors will be coming to BJ for the first time...so anywhere is new, and anywhere half-way decent is great. And for this west-sider, we've hardly been anywhere (east-sideish) so we're also up for pretty much anything (not too exhorbitant).
So it really comes to what you east-siders would consider a tolerable night out!
tb
So it really comes to what you east-siders would consider a tolerable night out!
tb
On another note, I'm going to Ciro's Tuesday night (Feb 28). Ciro, himself, is in town, and everything is free between 8 and 10. In theory, tickets are required, but I'm confident that I can get at least 4 of you guys past the velvet rope.
Feb 26, 2012, 5:39 pm
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I had some foodies visit here around a month ago, and they picked a famous dumpling place just west of Chaoyang Park. While I didn't venture into their purple dumplings, I was pleased by their Kung Pao chicken (I really am that lame, guys), and the total bill was really cheap.
On another note, I'm going to Ciro's Tuesday night (Feb 28). Ciro, himself, is in town, and everything is free between 8 and 10. In theory, tickets are required, but I'm confident that I can get at least 4 of you guys past the velvet rope.
On another note, I'm going to Ciro's Tuesday night (Feb 28). Ciro, himself, is in town, and everything is free between 8 and 10. In theory, tickets are required, but I'm confident that I can get at least 4 of you guys past the velvet rope.
Let me know if you have a spare ticket. SMS if possible.