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There are also quirkier ways to buddy up. Wednesday trivia nights at Paddy O'Shea's
(
www.paddyosheas.com
)
are definitely more about beer and socializing than firing intellec-
tual synapses. If that is more your thing, then head to the Bookworm's Pub Quizzes, which
are a little more high-brow. Make sure you have yourself added to the Bookworm's email
list. The team here does a phenomenal job of organizing social and informative events, host-
ing everything from wine tasting to international literary festivals. Beijing Hash House Har-
riers (
www.hash.cn
)
frequently organizes runs in parts of Chaoyang, and though running is
involved I'd hesitate to say the primary objective is sport.
If you're in the right part of Chaoyang—by Chaoyang Park, the Olympic Forest Park, or
even Si De Park in Lido—then maintaining an active lifestyle will come more naturally. For
everyone else gyms or organized groups need to be sought out. Unless your sport is incred-
ibly niche, you should be able to find it here, whether it's archery, kart racing, ice hockey,
Thai boxing, or pole dancing.
The south gate of Chaoyang Park is a place for sport, relaxation, and events.
Those around the Shuangjing and Xidawang Lu areas have a few good options to con-
sider, both indoors and outdoors. International school BCIS, beside Pingguo Shequ, of-
