the Beijinger 7 Days in Beijing: Friday, January 16 to Thursday, January 22

Today's Alarming Statistic

80,000

People killed in China each year by misuse of antibiotics

Trivia

Congrats to Kirsten Melby-Thompson who answered correctly the question: At what age are Beijing residents now allowed to ride public buses for free? The correct answer was B: 65 and over Kirsten won two vouchers (valued at RMB 840 each) to go skiing at Nanshan ski resort. Tickets can only be used from Mon-Fri.

This Week's Trivia Challenge

How many of the six official Olympic countdown clocks installed in prominent places across the city, still remain standing - proudly displaying that there are 00:00 days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining until the 2008 Summer Olympics?

Send the correct answer to 7days@thebeijinger.com for a chance to win two vouchers (valued at RMB 840 each) to go skiing at Nanshan ski resort. Tickets can only be used from Mon-Fri.

the Beijinger's Bar of the Week

Some might say that lounging at a bar in the city’s only seven-star hotel is a bit gauche in the current economic climate. Austerity might be the worldwide watchword but that’s not to say you don’t deserve a treat. That’s exactly what the Happiness Lounge offers. The marble is decadent, the furniture is sumptuous and the Chinese touches add local flavor. From the main room, reminiscent of a ballroom, two winding staircases lead up to private rooms with cozy fires and comfy couches. Summer can be spent enjoying your gin (RMB 68) on one of two roof terraces. So far, so what? One of the most luxurious things about the bar isn’t even contained inside it: the view from Happiness rivals that of China Bar’s. Gazing out over the Water Cube and Bird’s Nest as they light up at dusk is unparalleled. Grab afternoon tea, wait for night to fall and you’ll feel seven-star yourself. Jonathan White

Happiness Lounge
20/F, Pangu 7 Star Hotel, 27 Beisihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (5906 7888)
朝阳区北四环中路27号

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the Beijinger's Restaurant of the Week

At Turkish Mom, there really is a Turkish mom. She’s shy, 49 years old, newly arrived from Istanbul, and is adding a new Turkish delight to the menu every day. Turkish Mom used to be the Ambassador, a little-visited Russian-owned outpost of French culture sandwiched between 1001 Nights to the west and the Rumi Persian empire to the east. Now the Ambassador is reborn as Turkish Mom, and the three restaurants form a little kebab corridor on Gongti, just west of Tuanjiehu. If you love Turkish cuisine, you’ll be thinking dolmas: RMB 48 will get you a plate of them at Turkish Mom. Naturally, there are kebabs galore (RMB 55-78), or you can choose from other mouth-watering mains (RMB 35-98) like sultan’s delights (slow-cooked eggplant and lamb) or a wonderful chicken stew with plums and apples on basmati rice. Try the soups (RMB 15-30) – the Turks love them. There’s a good wine list as well. John Brennan

Turkish Mom
Daily 11am-midnight. 3 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (8532 3979)
土耳其妈妈,朝阳区工体北路3号

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Best Reader Review

Herbie reviews Jing

Yesterday, I collected one of a large bowl of what appeared to be mushroom soup from the buffet area and the chef at the station assured me that it was indeed "Mogoo tang" Read the full review here.

Herbie has won 2 vouchers for 1001 Nights valued at RMB 100 each.

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Best of the the Beijinger blog

The cover of yesterday's Beijing Evening News featured this great image of police and firefighters destroying a huge batch of illegal fireworks that had been confiscated in the lead up to Spring Festival.

Unfortunately, Beijing Capital Airport takes the top spot when it comes to “Departure Times,” with a purported on-time departure rate of just 47.86 percent. The article also states: “Of Beijing's late departures, 45 percent were delayed by 30 minutes or more, according to a sampling of the airport's flights.

Beijing has for the first time become more expensive than Hong Kong for foreigners as a result of surging inflation on the mainland and appreciation of the yuan”. Rising to 31st place from 101st a year ago, Beijing is now ahead of Shanghai (35), London (72), Seoul (90) and Hong Kong (94).

From the first day of the new year, the two trams (dangdangche) that sat idle at the top of the newly renovated Qianmen Dajie since the Olympics, finally began to make their slow way down the new commercial boulevard.

An official from the Bank of China has contradicted earlier media reports that the fake RMB 100 notes circulating around the country, were of such good quality that even the official currency detecting machines at banks had difficulty distinguishing the fakes.

the Beijinger Classifieds of the Week

Art Director and Web Designer

Physics and Math Teacher

Fly to Phuket for Spring Festival

Volkswagen Polo for sale

Moving out sale
Find who and what you're looking for in our free classifieds at www.thebeijinger.com

Quotes from the Beijinger forum

“Is it a popular New Year song?”

“I really need to find a french maid type feather duster (black handle, white feathers) like the kind you can get in costume shops in the U.S. (to go with french maid outfits).”

“the other day she caught me watching a Japanese porn
movie on our computer late at night.”

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Links of the Week

The WWF in China are looking to redesign their English-language website and they want to know if you have any ideas of how they can improve the site. You can help them by completing this survey.

Finally, an official government site that provides all the information you need to get a Chinese visa - but where was this 6-months ago?

BoomBeijing are hoping to add a bit of a critical edge to restaurant reviewing in the capital.

If you're looking after a pet in Beijing, it's worth checking out all the goodies on the International Center for Veterinary Services website.

For dozens of other links to all things Beijing, see our thebeijinger.com links page

Last Week's Events of Note

Just ’cause the mercury drops don’t mean the music stops, and this weekend proved to be the case. The first annual Jue Festival – a multi-platform/multi-city celebration of music and art – began this weekend, and Dennis “Dow Jones” Shaw of South Rakkas Crew kicked things off Saturday night at Block 8, with DJ Wordy and the Hotpot crew doing a mash-up of dancehall and reggae (you can take a look at our interview with "Dow Jones" Shaw, here). On Sunday night, the French electro-pop trio of We Are Enfant Terrible was joined by Pet Conspiracy for a high-energy jam session at 2 Kolegas (see our interview with WAET below). ’Twas a wild night of good times that continued on at The Boat.

Shots from Beijing Boyce

Ex-sports bar Sangria will re-open as the Stumble Inn on Friday on Lucky Street. Sources at China Doll 3.3 say that the club will be go into "hibernation" for several months as it undergoes a redesign. The Side Saddle, a project by the Saddle and Rickshaw guys, has opened on the south side of the new Nali Mall and offers DIY burritos.

For more, visit Beijing Boyce's blog at www.beijingboyce.com or get the latest Beijing Boyce newsletter hot off the press by e-mailing beijingboyce@yahoo.com with "Eat, Drink and Be Merry" in the subject line.

Listen to 7 Days on the Radio

Listen to CRI’s China Drive program from 5-7pm every Friday to hear the pick of the events taking place over the next 7 days. If you want to catch the 7 Days entertainment report as it first goes to air, tune in to CRI at 91.5 FM between 5-7pm on Friday night or click on this link to hear an online broadcast. (May require Windows Media Player).

The Indispensable Immersion Guides

Beijing Eats

The ultimate English language guide to Beijing's Chinese restaurants is finally here! It’s called Beijing Eats – A Food-Lover's Companion to China's Culinary Capital, and it guides you to 140 of Beijing’s best Chinese restaurants, covering 31 regional and historic cuisines. Written by Eileen Wen Mooney, a long-time Beijing resident and food writer, each Chinese regional cooking style has its own chapter, with cultural information and expert descriptions of classic regional dishes, plus Eileen’s picks of the best restaurants around town.
The Insider's Guide to Beijing 2009

Updated, sassy, and informative: The 2009 edition of the Insider's Guide to Beijing is better than ever and is out now. Now in its fifth edition, the 640-page Insider’s Guide has become a Beijing institution. It’s written by people who live here, love it, and call it home. The Guide’s coverage of nightlife, music, arts and culture is outstanding, and you also get everything you need to know about the bread-and-butter stuff like housing, health, transport, work and education. (For those of you who like lists, here are the 14 chapter themes for the Guide: Housing & Hotels, Food, Kids, Art & Culture, Sightseeing, Nightlife, Shopping, Sports and Fitness, Health and Beauty, Transportation, Excursions, Business & Work, Adult Education and Useful Information.)

Beijing by Foot

“Beijing By Foot is quite possibly the most illuminating guide to the Chi...”

“From its historic hutong alleys to its skyscraper-studded CBD, there’s never a dull moment on the bustling streets of Beijing—provided you have Eric Abrahamsen’s Beijing by Foot as your guide”

This collection of 40 walks around Beijing will take you through hutongs and high-rises, into the history and stories that still reside amidst the cement and construction. Beijing by Foot has mapped the city like never before. We've walked every hutong and every street, in search of the forgotten gems and hidden details. And now the result is here, presented on stylish, easy-to-carry cards, each of which features a walk on one side and a map on the other, marked with sites of interest and a route, as well as the city’s best restaurants, bars and shops. Readers can also get taste of what to expect over at the Beijing by Foot blog, which features, among other things, photos and reflections on the author's adventures exploring the web of bomb-shelter tunnels 30 meters under Nanluogu Xiang. For more information click here.

See this site for details of which stores stock Beijing Eats, The Insider's Guide to Beijing 2009, Beijing by Foot, The Immersion Guides Mandarin Phrasebook and The Excursion Guide. Call our Distribution Manager Zoe Wang at 5820 7101 or e-mail for more details.

Friday, January 16 to Thursday, January 22

It's always hard to motivate yourself to brave the frigid winds of a winter's night in Beijing, but the Wu Fei guzheng show, the Stone Boat's only show for the winter, should be enough to tempt you out.
A rich selection of dance events, including a great Flamenco show, should also give you an incentive to spurn the warmth of the nuanqi in exchange for the passionate cries of Spanish dancers. The Birmingham Royal Ballet,
English Royal Ballet and the State Ballet Theatre of Russia also perform this week.
Finally, if you think you're doing a good job of avoiding the cold and remaining indoors, wait till you visit Jia Aili's Hibernation show out at DoArt in Caochangdi. The artist, one of the most talked-about young painters in China today, will spend his winter nights working on a massive 6m x 12m canvas, which will be unveiled come spring.

Friday, January 16

» Mademoiselle et les chinois
The beautiful Marie-Claude from Quebec serenades. Free.
11pm. Ginkgo Restaurant & Bar (6402 7532)

» Supermarket, Zigzag
One of the earliest electronica enthusiasts in Beijing are back, with Zigzag as their special guest. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance).
9pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

» DJ Snake
CANCELLED.
9pm. Bling (5905 6999)

» Shanghai Surprise
The second city’s Tootekool joins Donald Summer for minimal bass and electro. RMB 50.
11pm. White Rabbit (133 2112 3678)

» English Royal Ballet Symphony
The ensemble returns to Beijing minus their ballerinas to perform an orchestral program. Price TBA.
7.30pm. NCPA (6655 0000)

» Mad Cow's Rite Of Spring
Presented by Sight, Sound and Action company, this gala show will be presented by the four traditional Chinese Gods of Blessing, Scholarship, Longevity and Wealth. It will feature highlights from the Canada-based production company's seven shows - Of Heaven and Earth, Heartbeat, Terracotta Warriors, Tang Concubines, Phoenix, Scene and Monkey King. All these shows combine Chinese dance, original music, acrobatics and martial arts. Repeat performances on Jan 17 and 18. RMB 60-1,000.
7.30pm. Mei Lanfang Theater (5833 1288/1388)

» Beijing Jinyu vs Bayi Shuanglu
Beijingers take on the almighty Bayi at home. RMB 20-80.
7.30pm. Shougang Basketball Center Gymnasium (5165 0002)

Saturday, January 17

» Wu Fei
The Beijing-born guzheng experimentalist improvises some traditional Chinese tunes. See this episode of Danwei TV for more background on Wu Fei and her music. RMB 60 (include a drink). 9pm. Stone Boat Cafe (6501 9986)

» Linga, The Scoff
Punk and grunge – two of music's most lethal. RMB 40, RMB 20 (students).
10pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

» Mama Funker, Da Ya Band
The band with the Caribbean funk is joined by local world music enthusiasts. RMB 50.
9pm. Yugong Yishan (8402 8477)

» BaiCai vs. The Syndicate: Lucky 13
Thirteen is unlucky for some, but not you. Drum & bass on one floor and techno on the other. RMB 50, RMB 25 (with BaiCai card).
10pm. White Rabbit (133 2112 3678)

» DJ A-inc
DJ Akira Isihar takes techno to a new level with the Acupuncture crew. RMB 50.
9pm. Club Camp (6552 4945)

» China Philharmonic
Tan Dun takes the podium to conduct two of his concertos (Paper and Piano), as well as Bartok’s Dance Suite. RMB 80-880.
7.30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall (6559 8285)

» Birmingham Royal Ballet
Accompanied by the Ballet Sinfonia, the Birmingham Royal Ballet present Romeo and Juliet. See the Stage Feature in the January issue of the Beijinger. Repeat performance on Jan 18. RMB 180-1,080.
7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000)

» Barbershop Quartet concert
The Black Ducks, a Beijing-based barbershop quartet, have been harmonizing since 1984. They’ll be joined by another quartet, Xi Tie Shi (Breath Iron Stone). RMB 80-880.
7.30pm. Beijing Concert Hall (6605 7006)

» NGO and Charity Day
The Bookworm's NGO and Charity Networking Day is a biannual event connecting Beijing's organizations in need, with people in the city in a position to help them.   They've invited 15 charities and NGO's, both local and international, to attend the networking day.  For members of the public, the day offers you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have, about any of their projects, in a one-stop-shop environment. Attendees can explore which charities' aims are most closely aligned with their interests and passions, and then match their particular set of skills, expertise or experience with an NGO in need.   So, if you're interested in the essential projects being undertaken in your city right now, just drop in any time throughout the morning, make some connections, and meet some new people.  Free.
9.30am-12.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

» INN Monthly Meeting
Get to know the traditions of Chinese New Year with the International Newcomers’ Network, with guest speakers from the Chinese Culture Center. RMB 40 (includes coffee and tea).
10am-noon. The Capital Club Athletic Center (8486-2225 ext 136)

Other Events Include:
The Playboy Mansion Party at Zeta Bar

Sunday, January 18

» Wu Fei, Li Tieqiao, Xiao He, Wang Fan, Miquia
Experimental improvisation - a double whammy. RMB 50, RMB 30 (students).
9pm. Yugong Yishan (8402 8477)

» Queer Sundays
Enjoy 2 for 1 prices on drinks and the last episode of QAFBJ before it goes online. More details here. Free.
9pm. The Boat (6460 5512)

» Peking Opera: Shajiabang
Shajiabang is the most famous of the model theatrical works commissioned by Jiang Qing during the Cultural Revolution. It tells the story of A Qingsao, a brave woman who saves the lives of Chinese soldiers during the War of Resistance against Japan. Performed by Beijing Opera Theatre. RMB 80-480.
7.30pm. NCPA Theatre (6655 0000)

» State Ballet Theatre of Russia
A world-renowned institution, the State Ballet Theatre of Russia, accompanied by the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra, will perform a series of classics: Sleeping Beauty (Jan 13-14), Swan Lake (Jan 15,16, 27), the Nutcracker (Jan 17, 28), and Don Quixote (Jan 18). Until Jan 28. RMB 180-1,280. Jan 13-28.
7.30pm. Poly Theatre (6500 1188 ext 5126/5127)

» Ai Weiwei: New York Photographs 1983-1993
This exhibition of Ai Weiwei’s unpublished photographs was chosen from over 10,000 the artist took during his ten-year sojourn in New York. He insists his motivation in showing these photographs now is not nostalgic, even though the appeal of many lies in the documentation of a bohemian life now gone. Until Apr 18.
Three Shadows (6432 2663)

Monday, January 19

» Bye Bye Bush
No more Biden his time for George. Celebrate until close on Jan 20. Take a look at Beijing Boyce for other Swearing Day options.
10pm. The Rickshaw (6500 4330)

» Looking West to Chang’an (Xi Wang Chang’an)
In the days before “fapiao” was whispered at every subway exit, and before phone numbers offering fake certificates were scrawled across every blank surface, how did Beijing swindlers operate? This play, based on a novel by Lao She and starring one of China’s most recognizable actors, Ge You, narrates the story of Beijing’s original hustler in 1950s Beijing. In Chinese, no English subtitles. RMB 180-1,280. Jan 19-21.
7.30pm. Poly Theatre (6500 1188 ext 5126/5127)

» France-Russia Ballet Works
RMB 100-600.
7.30pm. NCPA (6655 0000)

» Jia Aili: Hibernation
Jia has moved his studio to the gallery for this exhibition, which focuses on a large grey curtain that shields his work in progress from view. He will spend his winter nights working on a massive 6m x 12m canvas, which will be unveiled come spring. Meanwhile, view video of Jia’s nocturnal activities of the non-painting kind, as well as a series of recent works that demonstrate why Jia Aili is one of the most talked-about young artists in China today. Until Spring.
doArt China. (8457 4550)

» Preservation and Inheritance: The Weng Collection of Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy
Perhaps the last great collection of Chinese painting and calligraphy still in the possession of its original family, this legendary collection includes 50 rarely seen masterworks of painting and calligraphy, which have remained in the family for five generations. The original collector was family patriarch Weng Tonghe, tutor to two of the last emperors of the Qing dynasty. The passion has been carried down over the generations to his great-great-grandson Wan-go Weng, the current owner who took the collection to the United States in 1948 for safekeeping. Until Feb. China Millennium Monument World Art Museum (6852 7108)

Tuesday, January 20

» INN Neighborhood Coffee Morning: Sanlitun
Get to know people in your neighborhood with this monthly International Newcomers’ Network event that allows newcomers to hear from old-timers about living in Beijing.
10am-noon. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

» Waterland Kwanyin
Yan Jun brings the sound dimension experiments back to 2 Kolegas. RMB 30.
8pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

» Silver Medalist ( 疯狂的赛车 Feng Kuang de Sai Che)
An action-adventure story focused on the lives of express deliverymen, traffic cops and lonely beauties. Another crazy movie by Ning Hao after the triumph of Crazy Stone. More details here. You can also view trailer here. For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.

» If You Are the One ( 非诚勿扰 Feicheng Wurao)
Feng Xiaogang's return to the new year comedy tradition that brought him early fame. The talented and popular Ge You is along for the ride too. Many fans of the Feng's early works don't think it quite measures up to his old stuff - but the film is set to overtake Red Cliff I as the most lucrative domestic film ever. With English subtitles. View trailer (also with English subtitles) here. For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.

» Madagascar 2
The lovable gang is back! Madagascar 2 picks up where its predecessor left off. The island natives give their Central Park Zoo pals a big send-off before they head back to their home. Before long, they find themselves crash-landing in the African Jungle. This hilarious and adorable animated film can be enjoyed by anyone who loves to laugh. Take a look at the trailer here and reviews here. For details about screening times see our regular Tuesday film roundup over at the Beijinger blog.

Other Events Include:
Regional Chinese Cooking Workshop at The Hutong

Wednesday, January 21

» Lonely China Day, RandomK(e)
The Chinese indie rockers from Tag Team are joined by post-rock experimentalists. RMB 40. 9pm. Yugong Yishan (8402 8477)

» Red Zebra
Blues and Irish classics take the stage at Salud. Free. 9pm. Salud (6402 5086)

» Flamenco Drama: Carmen
Adapted from Georges Bizet’s original masterpiece, this production of Carmen fuses modern dance and ballet with traditional Spanish dance, creating a combination of flamenco and bolero that promises to be quite passionate. Performed by the acclaimed Spanish performing troupe, Ballet Teatro Espanol de Rafael Aguilar. RMB 180-1,280. Jan 21-23.
7.30pm. Tianqiao Theater (8315 6300)

» Talk: Spring Festival & Spring Couplets
Explore the traditions and customs of China’s most important holiday, Spring Festival. Attendees will learn about spring couplets (short poems in classical Chinese, hung on either side of the door during the New Year) and get a chance to write their own spring couplet to take home with them. Reservations are essential. RMB 120.
10am-noon. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

» Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
A British stop-motion animated film, and the first feature-length Wallace and Gromit film. The story follows the eccentric inventor and his intelligent but silent dog as they come to the rescue of the residents of a village that is being plagued by a mutated rabbit before the annual vegetable competition. The film features a voice cast including Helena Bonham Carter and Ralph Fiennes. A critical and commercial success, and winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Directed by Nick Park. Presented in English with Chinese subtitles. Free popcorn. Free.
Jan 21, 23.
8 pm. Club Obiwan (6617 3231)

Thursday, January 22

» The Original Indie Night
DJs Empty Floor, The Other One and Assassin Eyes bring guitars to hipsters. Drinks specials till midnight. Free.
9.30pm. White Rabbit (133 2112 3678)

» Panjir
Brit and Uighur collide in this intriguing folk combo. Free (with minimum drink purchase of RMB 20).
9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124)

» ORIENTED
Come meet a diverse crowd of Chinese and foreign professionals at Oriented's regular networking night. The entrance fee will get you a free cocktail, beer, wine, or soda. All guests will also enjoy unlimited appetizers from Vasco's, the Hilton's Macanese restaurant. Drinks will be two for the price of one at the bar until 10pm. All guests will also be entered into our lucky draw, and get the chance to win a free weekend night in one of the Hilton's Deluxe rooms with a complementary breakfast. More detailed information here. RSVP at www.oriented.com. RMB 100, RMB 50 (with RSVP).
7pm-9pm. Flames (5812 8888)

» Ju Duoqi: The Vegetable Museum
Young Chinese artist Ju Duoqi puts a satirical spin on classic Western paintings – with vegetables. Using digital images of sweet potatoes, tofu, lotus and ginger, Duoqi has created playful renditions of masterpieces by artists like da Vinci, Picasso and Warhol.
Paris-Beijing Photo Gallery (5978 9262/3)

» Goonies
A Pirate's Map. A Secret Cave. A Hidden Treasure. A group of colorful miscreant youth who have the '80s so deeply entrenched in their hair, clothes, speech and mannerisms that you would think they invented the decade. One of Spielberg's best, up there with Indiana Jones and Gremlins. First Tsingtao is buy-one-get-one-free, and free drinks are awarded for correct trivia answers throughout the film. Free.
8pm. Club Sandwich (8447 3949)

Upcoming & Ongoing

» Jan 23
Event: The Bookworm Burns Supper
Get your kilt on with The Bookworm’s annual Burns Supper to celebrate Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. The whiskey will flow and hearty souls will tuck into haggis, neeps and tatties. Tickets, available from Jan 1, are expected to sell out quickly. Email jenny@chinabookworm.com for more information. Price TBA.
7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

» Jan 25
Stretch Armstrong
The hip-hop radio legend has graduated to mash-up. Free.
10pm. Punk (6417 6688)

» Jan 28
Australia
Baz Lurhmann's big budget project boasts a stellar cast of Australia's best actors and sublime scenery but despite a huge marketing push around the globe, doesn't seem to have won too many fans. Nicole Kidman has been on the end of some particularly negative reviews. Take a look at the trailer here and a roundup of reviews here and here.

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the Beijinger 7 Days in Beijing: Friday, January 16 to Thursday, January 22

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