Month by Month - Beijing - page 54

Toy Markets
The Toy Market ( CLICK HERE ) behind Hóngqiáo Pearl Market is full of cheap toys that
whiz, whir, beep and flash. Try also New China Children's Store ( CLICK HERE ).
Kite-Flying
Buy a traditional Chinese kite ( CLICK HERE ) and head to one of the parks to join Běijīng's
legion of kite-flying enthusiasts.
Museums & Shows
Try the vast China Science & Technology Museum ( CLICK HERE ) or the Běijīng Natural
History Museum ( CLICK HERE ) , which has dinosaurs! Kids will love the China Puppet
Theatre ( CLICK HERE ) or an acrobatics show ( CLICK HERE ).
Teenagers
Hiking & Cycling
Older kids will love the adventure of hiking along The Great Wall ( CLICK HERE ); just be
sure they know the dangers. Cycling tours ( CLICK HERE ) around the hútòng (narrow alley-
ways; CLICK HERE ) can also be fun.
Need to Know
Discounts Kids are often half price; under 1.2m in height are usually free.
Nappies Baby essentials are widely available at supermarkets.
Non-smoking Most restaurants are smoky. Sit outside if you can. We've reviewed non-
smoking restaurants with a special icon.
Bike seats Rent baby seats and helmets from Bike Běijīng ( CLICK HERE ).
Seatbelts Only in the front of taxis.
Getting Lost Always arm your child with your hotel's business card.