Event

Free eye checkup

Beijing Intech Eye Hospital is offering free eye checkups, which consists of a visual acuity check, computerized optometry and close analysis via a slit-lamp biomicroscope. Patients are encouraged to call to make an appointment.

The hospital caters to many foreign patients, and its VIP Clinic is staffed by a team of English-speaking doctors and bilingual nurses.

Where: Beijing Intech Eye Hospital, 5/F, Panjiayuan Dasha, 12 Panjiayuan Nan Li, Chaoyang District
When: Daily, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: Free
Tel: 13426332528

Hutong bike tour

Cycle China, an organization that arranges cycling events in various cities around the country, is holding four-times-weekly bike tours of Beijing’s hutong throughout June. Participants will get some exercise while discovering a way of life that is fast disappearing. An experienced guide will introduce the culture and customs of old Beijing.

Where: Cycle China, 12 Jingshan Dong Jie, Dongcheng District
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, until June 30, 2-5 pm
Cost: 150 yuan
Tel: 13911886524

Brazilian dance workshop

J-Ballet Studio is holding twice-weekly Brazilian dance workshops taught by Renata Secco, a Brazilian professional dancer and fitness instructor. She will teach samba fusion, which combines funk, reggae and Afro-Brazilian dances. Dancers of all levels are welcome.

Secco has been performing and teaching for more than 10 years in Brazil, the US and throughout Asia. 

Where: J-Ballet Studio, 1/F  Jinxiuyuan, Xingfucun Zhong Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Every Thursday and Sunday, 5:30 pm and 7 pm
Cost: 80 yuan
Tel: 15201233055

Departing from China with pets

Experts from the International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) will discuss the exit process and vaccination requirements to help those preparing to leave the country or moving to other Chinese cities with their pets. ICVS will also share advice on pet transport safety for pets and owners.

Where: International Center for Veterinary Services, 29 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: June 12, 11 am – noon
Cost: Free
Tel: 8456 1939

(By Liang Meilan)