Grapes

1000 kg high quality grapes from Caiyu County, Daxing District were delivered to the Athletes’ Village on 28th August to express Daxing people’s support to the 21st Universiade.

Champion chuck

Cuba’s world champion and world-record holder Osleidys Menendez wins the Women’s the Women’s Javelin with a new Universiade record of 69.82 meters.
Photo by Qian Bingge

Everyone’s a winner

Newly crowned epee team champions France celebrate with silver-medallists Italy and third-placed Switzerland
Xinhua Photo

Heads for hats

The French team tries a new style after winning the Men’s 4*100m Medley Relay
Photo by Qian Bingge

You’ll believe a man can fly

Stepan Louw of Namibia leaps to silver in the Men’s Long Jump
Xinhua Photo

“Cheer up, you won”

American A.N.Famiglietti (No. 0041) gets his breath back after winning the Men’s 3,000m Steeplechase.
Xinhua Photo

“Thank you, God”

Lorenzo Civallero of Italy looks heavenward after winning the Men’s 20km Walk in 1:24:41/Xinhua Photo

The Older The Better

There is a lovely shop called “Cottage” near the silk market. Virtually every thing in the store, except for the air-conditioner, is old; from decades old to hundreds of years old; fascinating things such as leather dowry boxes, sewing baskets, wooden pillows and window panels, exquisitely painted and carved.

All your Silk Needs

Beijing has long been famous for its enormous range of silk products, but the fact that they are scattered all over town, in department stores, specialty shops and street side stalls often makes it difficult for shoppers to track down exactly what they want.

Yabaolu Market

Enjoy your stay in Beijing? Hey, how about go a crazy shopping during the last few days? Here is again one of our recommendations. Action now!