newlogo.jpg (12866 bytes) April 2000 Issue 77
CONTENTS

redbutton.gif (507 bytes) What's Hot

Oz Art--Foreigners show and tell

redbutton.gif (507 bytes) Shopping

Trade center--Future options at Guomao

redbutton.gif (507 bytes) Marco Polo

Johnny Jazz--This month's foreign diplomat

redbutton.gif (507 bytes) Out & About

Grand gateway--Beijing's oldest imperial temple

Downtown--In Pingyao ancient city

Make it Malaysia--The grandest getaway of all

redbutton.gif (507 bytes) Winning & Dining

Hot, hot, hot--Pot, pot, pot

redbutton.gif (507 bytes) Life & Times

Space Girl--She has NASA experimenting

redbutton.gif (507 bytes) News & Tips

Beijing and China Briefs

redbutton.gif (507 bytes) What's On

Where to go and what to do

What's On

Peking Opera

Liyuan Theater

Qianmen Hotel, 175 Yong'anlu

7:30-8:45pm

6301-6688 ext.8860

Beijing Huguang Guildhall

3 Hufangqiao, Xuanwu District

7:15-8:45pm

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Chang An Grand Theater

7 Jianguomennei Dajie

7:30pm

6510-1309

Beijing Workers Club

Workers Club, Hufang Qiao, opposite Qianmen Hotel

7:15pm

6353-5390

Da Guan Yuan Theater

12 Nancaiyuan Jie, inside Grand View Garden, Xuanwu District

7-8:45pm

Admission: 50, 100, 120

6351-9025, 6303-7979

Folklore Art

Lao She Teahouse

3/F Dawancha Building, 3 Qianmen Xidajie

7:40-9:20pm

6303-6830

Tianqiao Happy Teahouse

113 Tianqiao Market

7-9pm (closed on Monday)

6304-0617

Beijing Teahouse

76 Liulichang Xilu. 9am-9pm

Story-telling 2:30-4:30pm, Mon-Thurs

Beijing Quyi: 2:30-4:30pm, Fri

Xiang Sheng (crosstalk): 2:30-4:30pm, Sat, Sun

Purple Vine Teahouse

2 Nanchangjie

6606-6614

Wufu Teahouse

104 Dianmen Beidajie

6405-9648

Minghui Teahouse

Dajue Temple, Bei'anhe, Haidian

6246-1568

Hutong Tour

6615-9097, 6400-2787

Departure point: 200 meters west of the north entrance of Beihai Park.

Departure times: 8:50am, 1:50pm

Five Colors Earth Craft Center

First floor of Dongcheng Children's Palace, north of Poly Plaza

6415-3839

Email: fce@2911.net

Acrobatics

Universal Theater

North of Poly Plaza, northeast of Dongsishitiao Flyover

6502-3984, 6502-2649

Ticket Price: RMB 120

(RMB 20 discount with this magazine)

Chaoyang Theater

36 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Hujialou

6507-2421

Wan Sheng Theater

95 Tianqiao Market, Xuanwu

6303-7449, 6702-2329

Art Shows

China Art Gallery

1 Wusi Dajie 6401-2252

  • Wood Prints by Huang Bin ( April 1-4)

  • Calligraphy and Painting Show by Chinese enterprises (April 3-9)

  • Painting Show by Zhang Fenfei (April 11-16)

  • Landscape Painting Show by Zheng Bojin (April 11-16)

  • Modern Watercolor Painting Show by Duan Xiucang (April 14-19)

  • Oil Painting by Ma Xinru (April 18-23)

  • Xinjiang Photography Show(April 18-26)

  • Calligraphy and Seal Cutting Show by Yi Dian (April 18-26))

  • Photography Show by Shang Ji (April 23-30)

  • Painting Show by He Chongli(25-30)

  • 7th China Root Art Works Show (April 29-May 3)

  • Traditional Chinese Painting Show for the New Century (April 28-May 3)

  • Plum Blossom Painting Show by Guan Shanyue (April 29 - May 7)

Wan Fung Art Gallery

136 Nanchizi, Dongcheng

6523-3320, 6528-9103

Website: www.wanfung.com.cn

  • We Have Seen It All-Fashion Jewelry, Accessories and Ceramic Exhibition from Portugal(April 3-9)

  • Everyone Sing The Same Song ? Paintings Exhibition & Auction created by Deformity sponsored by Xian Yangsen Company (April11-13)

  • New Language of Vision ? Cheng Xiangjun and His Lacquer Paintings (April15-20)

Red Gate Gallery

  • Wang Yuping Fishes Oil Painting Exhibition(till April 12)

  • New Works by Qin Yifeng (till Mayl 4)

Melodic Art Gallery

Jianguomenwai Dajie, opposite Friendship Store

6515-8123

  • Painting by Pang Yuan(April 1-30) Yanhuang Art Gallery

  • Foreign Students* Calligraphy and Painting Show(till April 7)

  • Painting Show by Huangzhou(April 25- May 20)

Great Wall Tour ??? CHINA SCITECH INTERNATIONAL TOURS

Tel: 6611-4046 (8:30am-6pm) BP: 66706666 page 5888 (Bilingual, 24 hours)

* Simatai Great Wall (Tues, Thurs, Sat) * Mutianyu Great Wall (Wed, Fri, Sun)

* Badaling, Ming Tombs (Daily, *260)

Museums

National Museum of Chinese History

Exhibition of Chinese history.

East side of Tian'anmen Square

8:30am-3:30pm Closed on Monday.

6526-6604

Chinese Agriculture Museum

Precious terrestrial animals, aquatic creatures, aquarium, achievements of Chinese agriculture over the past 50 years, world shells exhibition.

16 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang

9am-4:30pm Closed on Monday.

6593-1355

Chinese Military Museum

Ancient war exhibition, modern war, gifts presented to China by foreign countries, weapons.

9 Fuxinglu, Haidian

8:30am-4:30pm

6681-7166

Beijing Art Museum

Seal cutting art show, Ming and Qing arts and crafts show, Buddhist art.

Closed on Monday.

Wanshousi, Suzhoujie, Haidian

6841-3380

Capital Museum

Beijing historical cultural relics, exhibition of sacrificial rites to Confucius.

13, Guozijianjie, Dongcheng

9am-5pm 6401-2118

Beijing Stone Carving Museum

People and stones, history of stone-carving museum, open-air exhibition of stone carving works, photography of Chinese ancient pagodas.

24 Wutashicun, Xizhimenwai

8:30am-4:30pm Closed on Monday.

6491-2902

Museum of Chinese Arts and Crafts

101 Fuxingmennei Dajie, Xicheng

9am-4pm Closed on Monday.

6601-2024

Beijing Folklore Museum

History of Dongyue Temple, exhibition of porcelain works from Jingdezhen.

141 Chaowai Dajie

9am-4pm Closed on Monday.

6551-0151

Beijing Ancient Observatory

2 Biaobei Hutong, Jianguomen

9am-4:30pm

Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

6524-2202

Museum of Ancient Coins

Four thousand years of Chinese coins, development of Chinese ancient banks, city gates of Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.

Deshengmen, Erhuanzhonglu

9am-4:30pm Closed on Monday.

6201-8073

Museum of Liao and Jin City Walls

Yulinxiaoqu, Youanmenwai Dajie

9am-4pm Closed on Monday.

6305-4991

White Pagoda Temple

Fuxingmennei Dajie, Xicheng

9am-4:30pm Closed on Monday.

6616-0211

Exhibitions

Beijing International

Convention Center

8 Beichen Donglu

6492 2333

  • 4th International E-commerce Conference & Exhibition (April 6-8)

  • 3rd International Exhibition Concerning Environmental Protection Technology & Equipment (April 18-21)

  • 2nd Asia Pacific Region Conference Concerning Social Environment & Traffic System (April 26-May 1)

Beijing International

Exhibition Center

6 Beisanhuan Donglu

6466 4433

  • 3rd Beijing Hotel Equipment Exhibition (April 4-6)

  • China International Food & Beverage Exhibition (April 11-14)

  • China International Architecture Exhibition (April 12-15)

  • International Computer Exhibition (China) (April 26-29)

Beijin International

Convention Center

8 Beichen Donglu

6492 2333

  • Beijing International Student Ware Fair (March 16-19)
    Exhibition Hall
    at China World Trade Center
    1 jianguomenwai Dajie
    6505 3832

  • 8th China International Glass Industry Technology Exhibition (April 5-8)

  • 2000 China Beijing Real Estate Exhibition (April 13-16)

  • 2000 Spring & Summer Dress Exhibition (April 15-30)

  • 2nd China Exhibition Concerning Toys and Daily Necessities for Children (April 26-30)

National Agricultural

Exhibition Hall

16 Dongsanhuan Beilu

6501 8877

  • China International Horticulture Exhibition (April 4-7)

  • China International Agriculture Technology Exhibition (April 8-15)
    Antique Carpet Exhibition Hall
    44 Xingfu Dajie, basement of Chongwen Hotel
    6715-1687

  • Antique Carpets Show

Kids

Kids' Gallery

Children's arts and creativity classes for ages 18 months to 12 years.

8046-3800

The Beijing American Club, Capital Paradise

China Puppet Theater

1A Anhuixili

6425-4798

Blue Zoo

South gate of the Worker's Stadium

6591-3397

Beijing Aquarium

North of Beijing Zoo

6833-8741

Fun Dazzle

Kids climb, in two-hour sessions. Adults sit above and watch the fun

Worker's Stadium

6593-6207

Anhua Bridge, inside the Chinese Science & Technology Exhibition Hall

6441-2208

Beijing Zoo

Pandas and other miserable animals in cages.

143 Xizhimenwai

6831-4411 ext. 251

9am-5:30pm

Universal Studio Theme Arcade

Get a "behind-the-scenes" look at "Hollywood" right here in Beijing.

Henderson Shopping Center

6518-3404

Sports

Mini-Golf Putt-Putt Golf

108 Chongnei Dajie, southwest of the corner of Dongdan and Changan Avenue.

6528-8495

Martial Arts

Children's classes for grades 1-6. Non-contact program.

Lido Hotel, Thur. and Sat.

139-0133-4907 for Darrick Cope

Beijing Ice Hockey

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Contact: Markus Benz 1390-108-7653

Rock Climing

Beijing Youth Rock Climbing Club

Regular activities over weekends outside Beijing

6406-3777, 1390-133-7163

Scuba Diving

Beijing Aquascape Scuba Diving Club

Room 64142, Ya Yuan Apartment, Friendship Hotel, 3 Baishiqiao Lu

6849-8613

Taipingyang Underwater World

Dive in huge tanks with exotic fish under the supervision of Longyuan Scuba Diving Club

9am-10:30am, 1pm-3pm

6526-3320

Theaters

Central Academy of Drama Theater

39 Dongmianhua Hutong, Dongcheng

6401-7894

Central Experimental Drama Theater

45 Mao'er Hutong, Di'anmenwai Dajie, Xicheng

6403-1099

Poly Plaza International Theater

14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Chaoyang

6500-1188 ext. 5127

Capital Theater

22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng

6524-9847

Haidian Theater

84 Haidian Lu, Haidian

6254-5206

Beijing Theater

10 Anli Lu, Chaoyang

6491-1228

Century Theater

40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang

6466-3311

Lacquer Painting, by Cheng Xiangjun, Wan Fung Art Gallery.

Films

Cherry Lane Movies

Sino-Japanese Youth Exchange Center

40 Liangmaqiao Lu

6461-5318 8pm

  • Shadow Magic(April 7)
    Set in Beijing in 1902, when moving pictures were considered a "foreign trick", director Ann Hu has magically brought to life those post Boxer Rebellion days "Shadow Magic"fictionalized account of the characters and events which led to the making of the first Chinese film.
    Director and Writer Ann Hu along with some of the cast if available, will join us on stage for a dialogue of after the film.

  • Seventeen Years (April 21)
    The true story of a 33-year-old woman granted three days parole to visit her parents during Spring Festival after spending 17 years in prison for killing her stepsister. Some scenes provide a realistic peek into life in a Chinese prison. They were actually filmed in Jianjin No. 1 Correctional Facility. T
    Proclaimed Best Film at the 1999 Venice Film Festival, Director Zhang Yuan's previous film include the cult favorites, Beijing Bastards, East Palace West Palace and Sons. This is the first of his films to be shown officially to Chinese audiences.

Real Estate

Lufthansa Area

Boning Garden

97-124-150sqm(1-2-3br)

usd 900-1000-1400

BJ int'l Friendship Garden

85-108-153-163-184sqm(1-2-3-4br)

usd 900-1100-1400-1600-1800

Century Hill

125-158-179sqm(2-2-3)

usd 1400-1700-2500

Binduyuan

127-148-177sqm(2-2-3)

usd 1000-1400-1800

lido to Airport

king's Garden

129-150-200sqm(2-3-5br)

usd 1800-2000-2500

Beijing Riviera

125-150-164-200sqm(2-2-3-Th)

usd 1800-2000-2800-4000

Green land Garden

132-156sqm(3Br)

usd 2000-2500

Chateau Regency

134-168-260sqm

usd 2300-2900-3400

Asian Games Area

Roman Garden

145-161-183sqm (2-3-3br)

usd 900-1100-1300

Asian Games Garden

106-142-193sqm(1-2-3br)

usd 700-900-1000

Sunshine Plaza

106-127-154-187sqm(2-2-3-3br)

usd 900-1000-1200-1600

Sanlitun Area

Julong Garden

149-174-202-242sqm

usd 1300-1500-2500-3000

LianBao Garden

174-196-222-380sqm

usd 1500-1800-2000-4000

Lakeside Garden

93-128-153-173-188-303sqm

usd 1100-1600-2000-1400-4000

JianHong Mansion

128-173-300sqm

usd 1500-2000-3600

MeiHui Building

103-165-197-265sqm

usd 1000-1500-2000-3000

Villa Area

River Garden

157-206-229-256-279sqm

usd 2500-3000-3500-4500-5800

Beijing Riviera

225(f)-235-266-327-349sqm

usd 4500-5000-5500-6500-6800

Purple Jade Garden

171-188-242-320sqm

usd 2000-2500-3800-4500

Capital Paradise

153-192-229sqm

usd 2000-3000-4500

Gahood Villa

222-262-320-445sqm

usd 3300-4200-5000-7400

King's Garden

170-243-312-336sqm

usd 3000-3500-4500-5000

Jalin Garden

240sqm

usd 5000

Fucheng Garden

406sqm

usd 6500

Chaoyangmen Area

Fairview Garden

115-133-166-193sqm(3br)

usd 1200-1400-1800-2500

Diyang Apt

109-126-132-150-180-243sqm

usd 1000-1200-1400-1600-2300-4500

City Plaza

104-166-200-237sqm(2-3-4-5br)

usd 700-1000-1300-1500

Chaoyang Garden

87-110-121-139-144sqm

usd (800-1000-1200-1400-1600)

Newtown

138-150-152-185sqm

usd 1300-1450-1500-2200

Yabao Apartments

76-140-190sqm

usd 1000-1500-2000

Goldland Building

130sqm

usd 1300

xinyuda real estate co., ltd

Add: Room 318, International Exhibition Hotel Opposite Beijing International Exhibition Center

Hour: 8:30am-7:30pm (Service is available during weekends and holidays)

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Apartments

Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue

Overseas Chinese Village 2/3/4Br. USD 1,000/1,500/2,000

Jian Guo Aparment 2/3Br. USD 1,500-2,200

Henderson Centre Apartment 1/2/3Br. USD 1,100-2,000-2,400

Yan Hua Garden 1/2/3/4Br. USD 1,000-1,300-1,800-2,000

Lufthansa Area

Lufthansa Centre Apartment 2/3Br. USD 1,300-2,600

Beijing Int'l Friendship 1/2/3/4Br. USD 900-1,100-1,800-2,000

Bin Du Yuan Apartment 3Br. USD 1,800

China world Area

Regent Court 1/2/3Br. USD 1,800-2,800-4,800

China world Apartment 1/2/3/4Br. USD 1,800-3,800-5,000-7,000

Sanlitun-Ritan Area

Lakeside Garden 1/2/3/4Br. USD 1,100-1,800-2,200-4,000

Lian Bao Garden 2/3Br. USD 1,300-3,800

Julong Garden 1/2/3/4Br. USD 1,000-1,500-2,500-3,500

Ya Bao Apartment 1/2Br. USD 950-1,800

Chao Yang Men Area

Fairview Garden 2Br. USD 1,600

Di Yang Apartment 2/3/4Br. USD 1,200-2,000

Jian Hong 2/3Br. USD 800-2,000

Lido to Airport

Diamond Apartment 2/3Br. USD 1,400-2,000

Green Land Garden 2/3Br. USD 1,700-2,800

Wang Jing Area

Wang Jing Apartment 1/2/3/4Br.USD 420-500-670-2,400(200m2)

Atlantic Place 2/3Br. USD 540-720-960

For Sales:

Roman Garden USD1500x143m2/185m2

Xin Fu Apartment USD843/m2x133m2

Wanjing Apartment USD820/m2x132.5m2(3Br.)

Nomerous rooms and apartments wating for you.

For the best available prices:

Call: 64241896

64243581

Erich Garber, our Executive Chef From Austria, welcomes you at the Belle Vue-the only revolving restaurant in Beijing that features innovative European cuisine. Belle Vue invites its guests to try authentic European dishes in combination with an excellent panoramic view above Beijing at the top of Hotel Kunlun.

Mondays to Fridays: Business lunch at only RMB 65.00+15% per person

Open Hours: Daily 06:30-10:30 11:30-14:00 17:30-23:00

For reservations, please call 6590 3388 ext 5507 or 5310

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Membership Dept.

E: Gate 9 Room M080A, Poly Plaza,

No. 14 Dong Zhimen Street, Beijing

v: 010-65001188 ext. 3480, 65010256

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International

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Golf course location:

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The place to relax, the time to remember...

Special Business Membership Being On...

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will launch special Business

Membership. Memberships available

to the first 50 applicants only.

For more details,

please contact

our Beijing Membership Department.

Good News...

Pay only 200.00 (Including Green Fee, Caddie Fee & Facility Fee) on any Tuesday this year, you can play once that day (a round of 18 holes)

?The best Chinese traditional therapeutic Tuina Massage, Acupressure, Chiropractic, Feet Reflexology. Neck, back pain, stress, headache and sport injury treatment. Home calls available by appointment. Call Dr. Leon Ge. Tel: 139 0111 6992

?Executive Travel Support, VIP Airport Facilitation. Employment Screening. Tel: 6800-1249. www.ChinaBodyguard.com

?I'm eager to practice spoken English with a native English speaker on a language exchange base. Please page me on 6815-4499-25167

?Learn authentic American English. Personalized instruction. Call 135 0110-4044.

?Apartment for rent in Sanlitun and Lufthansa Areas:2br. 108m2(Friendship Garden); 5br. 300/345m2(Julong Garden)etc. $1350up. Call 13901336322

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