Travel Reference
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Day Three
If your third day in town falls on a Saturday or Sunday, head to the
Panjiayuan
Antique Market
(
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)
at dawn to try to outwit the antique dealers.
Otherwise, hop the subway to the
Summer Palace
(
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)
and spend the morning
roaming its delightful gardens, temples and pavilions.
Stop off for lunch in the happening student district of
Wudaokou
(
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)
,
before travelling on to the
798 Art District
(
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). Browse the galleries,
taking a break in one of the many cafes in the area, and discover for yourself what the
Chinese contemporary art boom is all about.
You could catch an early-evening Peking opera show at the
Huguang Guild Hall
(
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)
, the most atmospheric venue in town to see Beijing's local art form.
Alternatively, spoil yourself with a soothing massage at the
Dragonfly Therapeutic
Retreat
(
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)
. Afterwards, join the crowds of happy diners at one of the many hot-
pot restaurants on
Ghost St
(
Click here
).
