Long-distance walk in Changping

To encourage people to lead a healthy lifestyle, the Beijing International Long Distance Walk Carnival will open October 30 in Changping District, with a main route that winds through the Ming Tombs Reservoir.

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Can you tell me where I can find a big-and-tall store in Beijing, preferably near Chaoyang Park? I am in need of some large-sized winter clothes. If not a store, an online shop would also be of great help.

Native deal-of-the-day web sites help save money

For e-business insiders, this year is remarkable because of the rise of deal-of-the-day websites based on the business model of groupon.com. After months of competition, only 1 percent of companies survived. However, for users this is the time to get involved and use these sites.

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A hand-drawn pocket size map on this area has recently been made available with Chinese and English versions. It is the first map of this kind, and was made by the sub district office of Dashilanr.

Road Trip to Tibet

For city dwellers, Tibet is the ultimate road trip in the autumn months, but many have no idea how to get there. Beijing Today asked some drivers about their experiences.

Visit Beijing Zoo and get your passport stamped

In a nod to the Shanghai Expo, Beijing Zoo is offering “passports” much like the ones at the Expo, which visitors take around to various pavilions to get stamped.

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As the traffic in town is getting worse, I plan to buy a motorcycle for commuting. But I don’t know if I have to apply for a license for that.

Measles vaccines available citywide until October 8

A nationwide campaign to inoculate 100 million children against measles began last Saturday. From September 11 to 20, the local health bureau will dispatch thousands of medical staff members to 491 schools and kindergartens to vaccinate schoolchildren.

International Tourism Festival coming

The 12th Beijing International Tourism Festival will open this Sunday. Nearly 2,000 performers from more than 22 countries and regions will participate in a parade at the opening ceremony, which will be held at Qianmen Dajie.

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I’m working on an installation made of cloth and I just ran out of my US-made dye. Do you know where I can find good dye in town?