Beijing & the Great Wall - Discover China - page 214

Sanlitun & Chaoyang

VICS
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( Weikesi; Workers' Stadium, Gongrentiyuchang Beilu; Fri Sat ¥50; 7pm-
late; Dongsishitiao) Vics is not the most sophisticated nightclub, but it has
remained a favourite with the young crowd for many years now. Entry is free
from Monday to Thursday; located inside the Workers Stadium north gate, op-
posite Mix Offline map Google map , a very similar, equally popular venue.

Nightclub

Beihai Park & Xicheng North

EAST SHORE JAZZ CAFE
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( Dong'an; 2nd fl, 2 Shichahai Nanyan; beers from ¥35, cocktails from ¥40;
3pm-2am; Shichahai) Fine views over Qianhai Lake and the place to hear
the best local jazz bands, with live performances from Wednesdays to
Sundays (from 10pm) in a laidback atmosphere.

Live Music

Dashilar & Xicheng South

HUGUANG GUILD HALL
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( Huguang Huiguan; 3 Hufang Lu; tickets ¥180-680; performances 6.30pm;
Caishikou) With a magnificent red, green and gold interior and balconies
surrounding the canopied stage, this theatre dates from 1807 and is a great
spot to catch a Beijing opera show. There's also a small opera museum (ad-
mission ¥10; 9am to 5pm) opposite the theatre.

Peking Opera

TIANQIAO ACROBATICS THEATRE
( Tianqiao Zaji Juchang; Click here 6303 7449; 95 Tianqiao Shichang Lu
Jie; tickets ¥180-380; performances 5.30pm; Taoranting) West of the

Acrobatics