Travel Reference
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Getting There
Subway
Line 10 cuts north-south through South Chaoyang, while the venerable Line 1 runs east-west across
it. Take Line 10 to Jinsong for the Panjiayuan Antique Market. For the CCTV building, use the Jintaixizhao stop
on Line 10. Get off at Jianguomen and Yong'anli on Line 1 for Ritan Park and the Silk Market, respectively.
The Sights in a Day
If it's the weekend, you just have to force yourself out of bed early to get to the
Panjiayuan Antique Market
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, where you can go in search of
hidden treasures. You could easily spend the whole morning here, and leave with your
arms full.
Grab lunch at
Najia Xiaoguan
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, an old Beijing standby in this part
of town. From here, make a quick diversion to gaze in awe at the nearby
CCTV
Building
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, the most eye-catching of all the new buildings that have sprung
up in the capital. Then it's time for more shopping. The markets and malls in the area are
an essential stop, but try to make time to visit some of the more offbeat shops here.
Shopping done, there are some excellent dining options.
Din Tai Fung
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fine Western dining at
Grill 79
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. Finish the evening with a drink at
Atmo-
sphere
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), Beijing's loftiest bar, or hit
Haze
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, home of Beijing's
best DJ's.
For a local's day in South Chaoyang,
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