Flower Expo tickets are available

The 7th China Flower Expo will be held between September 26 and October 5 in Shunyi District and Weifang, Shandong Province. The tickets are available from August 1 at a price of 60 yuan each.The flower expo has been called China’s flower Olympic Games, hosting nearly all commercial flower types and transactions for the whole year.

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My son is five years old and I am looking for an interesting summer camp for him that will let him meet more kids and practice his communication skills. Can you recommend a children’s summer camp in the city?

Customized painting for cars or motorcycles

Customized vehicle painting is a new concept in Beijing but it might catch on. Zhou Liqiang, chief painter at Zuo’an Car Painting Studio, said business has improved in the last few years. “Although we’ve only been around for three to four years, we’re developing fast.”

In the mood for rock climbing

If you’ve always wanted to try rock climbing, there is no better season to do it than in summer. Below is a list of this season’s rock climbing activities in the outskirts. Those who do not want to stray too far from urban comforts can hit places around town.

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I have a disabled friend coming to Beijing and I want to take her to some parks. Are there parks free for disabled people?
Beijing has 23 parks that do not charge admission for disabled visitors. For example:
Beijing Aquarium
Where: 18 Gaoliangqiao Xiejie, Haidian District
Open: 9 am – 5 pm
Tel: 6217 6655
I just moved to Beijing and [...]

Panjiayuan opens barter market next month

By Zhao Hongyi
Panjiayuan Antique Market has made room for a Summer Antiques and Accessories barter market to open August 6.
The new market, open from Monday to Friday, is expected to have around 300 stalls. Stalls will be available to vendors for free every Thursday, said Huang Ling, manager of the barter market.
“We’d like to call [...]

Free orientation session for expat pet owners

But most foreign pet owners in the country still have a lot to learn about China pet regulations. To help them, the Beijing International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) will hold orientation lectures on August 15 and 27.

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I just moved to Beijing for work and am too busy in the office to do housework. I’m looking for a house cleaner, but I’d prefer someone who speaks English.

International book fair features Spanish literature and culture

The Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) returns to the China International Exhibition Center September 3 to 7 after a year’s break. This year’s BIBF will showcase 1,360 exhibits from 56 countries and regions.

National Grand Theater’s speical summer activities

People who visit the National Grand Theater July 2 to August 23 have their pick of special summer activities. On offer are almost 200 kinds of activities, which can cost as little as 15 yuan.
The program highlights interactive activities and lectures in the theater’s North Underwater Corridor, Fifth Space Stage, Petal Hall and Arts Information [...]