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Evening Entertainment
Evening entertainment and Nightlife
Be-entertain.jpg) When you’ve eaten your meal there are still plenty of magical experiences to be had. There is something to choose from for every age as you would expect of a capital city whether it be more modern day entertainment in bars or clubs or something traditional with Chinese culture in mind.
For those looking for a taste of traditional Chinese entertainment Beijing Opera, acrobats and dramatic performances are an easy choice. Or a stroll to walk off the Roast Duck along Chang’an Street to Tiananmen Square could be enough to give you the sights and smells of authentic Beijing life.
A popular place for locals and certainly worth visiting is the Tianqiao (Over bridge) Area, popular since the Yuan Dynasty. The scene of folk culture and art is the birthplaceof many original performances of music and acrobatics for which the Chinese are world famous. The two most famous venues are Tianqiao Theatre and the Tianqiao Tea House. Be-entertain.gif) For those who like something modern the theatre performs modern song and dance while for those who want tradition, Beijing Opera, Acrobatics and Martial Arts can be enjoyed. Visitors are sure to enjoy the performances as knowledge of the Chinese language is not necessary due to the prominent use of mime and the fact that there are often subtitle boards.If you long to experience the Chinese Tea culture head for Laoshe Tea House located at 3f, Building 3, Xi Da Jie, Quianmen and while away the time in a relaxing atmosphere. Or if you want something more dramatic you can head for Wansheng Theatre to be found at 95, Tianqiao Market, Xuanwu District and watch Acrobatic Shows which start at 7.15 pm every evening.
Three places which should be on your list if you are looking for these types of entertainment are: Huguang Huiguan Ancient Opera Building located at 3, Hufang Lu, Xuanwu District, Beijing Concert Hall at 1, Xinhua Bei Jie, Xicheng District and Beijing People's Art Theater to be found at 22, Wangfujing Da Jie.
Be-entertain.jpg) For younger visitors bars can be found in Sanlitun Pub Street and the Embassy Area in the Chaoyang District. Something to please those with modern musical tastes you could visit some of the following establishments for a break from the traditional culture for a few hours.
VICS in the east inside of the North Entrance of Gongti, Chaoyang District is open from 20:00 - 03:00 ticket cost 30 Yuan at the weekend, 20 Yuan on Wednesday (Lady's night when women can enjoy free cocktails) and the music is Hip-hop, R&B.
JJ Bar A2, Chaibang Hutong, Andingmennei Da Jie, Dongcheng District which is 24 hour opening and costs on average per person 20 -30 Yuan.
Hugo Club B143, Xiwai Da Jie, Haidian District from 09:00 until late.
Banana 22, Jianguomenwai Da Jie, Chaoyang District opening 20:30 - 04:00 from Sunday to Thursday & 20:30 - 05:00 on Friday and Saturday Ticket cost 20 Yuan from Sunday to Thursday & 30 Yuan on Friday and Saturday
Information on most places of entertainment is published daily in the ‘Beijing Daily’ newspaper and most hotel reception desks will be able to advise visitors of what’s available.
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