Www.chncpa.org; 2 Xichang’an Jie 西 长 安 街 2 号 ; tickets Y80-880; Tiananmen Xi

One of the jewels in Beijing’s architectural crown (see), this colossal, dome-shaped venue is the place to listen to classical music, from China and abroad, as well as to watch ballet, opera and Chinese classical dance. It’s sometimes known as the National Grand Theatre. Check the website for the schedule.

WHAT? BAR 什么? 酒吧 Live Music

Beichang Jie 北长街 72 号; cover charge Y30; 3pm- midnight; Tiananmen Xi

A tiny club, with a shoebox-sized stage, that has loads of character and is a great place to check out up-and-coming local talent. Gigs are on Friday and Saturday, and the cover charge includes a free beer. It’s just north of the west gate of the Forbidden City.

>HAIDIAN 海淀

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Beijing Zoo C4 2. Wuta Temple C3 EAT

Golden Peacock B3 PLAY

4. National Library Concert Hall B3

Districts

top of chapter >HAIDIAN 海淀

Occupying a vast swath of west and northwest Beijing, Haidian is a district of huge contrasts. There are important historical sites like the stunning Summer Palace, as well as museums and temples galore. And if that wasn’t enough, Haidian has the capital’s biggest parks, where you can escape the city.

The Summer Palace is the highlight of the district, and it’s possible to travel there by boat along the canal that cuts through Haidian. But there’s also the botanical gardens and zoo, or you can head to the Fragrant Hills and roam the former hunting grounds of the imperial family. In the south of Haidian, the Weigongcun area has some of the capital’s finest ethnic minority restaurants.

Also home to most of Beijing’s universities, Haidian is now well served by subway lines. Line 13 swoops up from the east, while line 10 heads west–east through the heart of Haidian. Line 4 runs north–south through the west of the district, linking the Summer Palace with the south of Haidian.

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BEIJING BOTANIC GARDENS 北京植物园

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