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With China being the worlds leading manufacture of golf clubs then obviously you’re going to see them for sale around Beijing. Unfortunately what you see for sale is almost always fake although visually you’d be hard pressed to tell the difference in many cases. One guy admitted they were copies and showed me to a back room in his shop where he claimed he kept the real stuff, still didn’t believe him though. All the top brands are there and are only a fraction of the cost in Europe but you get what you pay for. Would have loved to have tried to hit a few balls with one of the fake drivers but obviously not possible in the middle of Beijing, and I’m sure they wouldn’t risk a sale and allow you anyway. There’s about a dozen or more golfing stuff only shops nearby the silk market and a few more in the silk market but the ones away from the silk market are better. I bought couple of big name brand putters (Odessy and Taylormade) and they’re good fakes and I wasn’t going to do much harm for $20 each. Theme: GolfingDirections: On your left down the street outside the Silk Market there are several golf shops.
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I first met this lady my first time in China, back in 1998. I had seen her advert in a magazine claiming to be a 'China Swimming Coach', and due to my love of the sport, I gave her a call. She doesn't speak any English if i remember but when youre learning something like swimming, it doesn't really matter if you don't speak the same language. Well, thats at least what I believe! I had been swimming since I was about 9 for Gibraltar and so by the age of 19 I was pretty good! I didn't need someone who could teach me to swim, just someone to coach me. She was wonderful and gave me lots of great tips. So although this tip is more for those who are planning on staying in China for a while, it doesnt only apply for serious swimmers. She can teach people of all abilities.
We swam in a hotel pool in Jianguomen opposite the Friendship Store, The Scitech Hotel. The pool wasnt very large and a had a curve in it, so it wasnt great for me who wanted to do laps, but for beginners, its perfect!
Like I said, I swam with her in 1998. She may not for all I know still be doing it, but she's a professional coach and very good at her job. Equipment you need......a swimming costume, cap and goggles! As simple as that!
The coach's name is Chen Xuan Qian Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPhone: (0086)1301273513Directions: Scitech Hotel behind Scitech Plaza, opposite The Friendship Store in Jianguomen.
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1. What kinds of outdoor sports are available in Beijing?
There are many mountains at 2,000 meters above sea level around Beijing, so hiking is one of the favorites of outdoor sports lovers. Also available are rock climbing, ice climbing, and hang gliding.
2. How do I choose suitable sites for outdoor sports?
Although many mountains are scattered around Beijing, not all of them are suitable for outdoor sports. Choose those with convenient transportation, stable communication facilities, and sufficient clean water supplies.
3. What areas are banned from outdoor sports?
There are military zones on some mountains in Beijing, where signs are usually posted warning people not to enter. Note that according to relevant laws and regulations, except for those in several scenic resorts, other sections of the Great Wall have been prohibited to visitors since August 1, 2003. The forbidden sections include Huanghuacheng and Jiankou, which many foreigners used to be able to visit.
4. What if any emergency occurs during my trip?
If any dangerous emergency occurs, you should dial the 110 police hotline with a mobile phone. In the areas without adequate signal coverage, you can ask for help at 437.5000 MHz or 409.8500 MHz through a radio. In addition, most of the areas around Beijing are populated. Continue in a single direction, and you will find someone to help you.
5. What kinds of outdoor sports clubs are there in Beijing?
Because some outdoor sports can be dangerous if attempted alone, you would be wise to join a club for such outings. In Beijing, there are many different outdoor sports clubs for you to join, including Sanfo (www.sanfo.com.cn), Fengyuxue (www.e-outdoor.com.cn), and Lvye (www.lvye.org). Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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A lot of those venues are near the northwest between the North Fourth Ring Road and North Fifth Ring Road. Wudaokou and Qinghuayuanzhan stops on subway line 13 are the closest, but still a bit far to walk.
Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Gymnasium is called 'Beihang' for short and is near Xueyuan Qiao.
Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium is off of Chengfu Lu.
CAU Gymnasium is also not far from the other two.
There will probably be lots of maps available in Beijing. CITS offices or the Friendship Stores around town are a good bet. If you want to get a map in advance in the U.S.A, you could try Borders bookstore.
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China has never had a big impact on international team sports. Most global sports in which it has excelled are individual efforts - table tennis, gymnastics etc. But now two major team sports are really taking off in China - football and basketball. At the moment football is by far the biggest, but with the enormous Yao Ming a rising star in the NBA, basketball (particularly his team the Houston Rockets) is becoming increasingly popular. Football attracts huge crowds and the women's national team is one of the best in the world. David Beckham is of course a huge star, but probably the biggest club team in China is Everton - millions of people watch their matches because of their Chinese player Li Tie. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Do you like skating?
Beijing has many frozen lakes but you should skate only in those places that are actually endorsed by the authorities because they aren’t dangerous and there are lifeguards at the ready.
The official ice rinks include:
- Qianhai Lake at Zhongshan Park (Dianmen Xi Dajie, Xicheng district)
- Zizhuyuan Park (45 Baishiqiao Lu, Haidian district) and
- No Name Lake (Beijing University, Haidian district)
Make sure you do not stray from the designated skating areas because the ice’s thickness is not the same all over the lake.
Other famous skating lakes include Zhongshan Park, Beihai Park, Summer Palaces and the moat of the Forbidden City. These are the most beautiful scenic spots but if you do decide to skate in these areas, you are doing so at your own risk.
When you go skating, go with your friends and come back later in the afternoon, never stay in the ice rink after dark.
You should also get your own skates due to the limited number of larger sizes available for renting. Don’t forget to bring your mittens as well.
“Ice cars” (bing1 che1) are also very popular, so, I am sure you are going to have lots of fun out there.
Skating indoors
The largest and most popular skate rink in Beijing is Le Cool, situated in the underground shopping center (basement 2) that connects Traders Hotel to China World Hotel. Theme: OtherAddress: China World Trade Centre, 1, Jianguomen Wai DajiePhone: 6505 5776Directions: You can get off at Guo Mao underground station.
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Have you ever heard of Beijing Weekly Street Skates and Full Inline Marathon?
If you are a skating fan you probably would like to take a look at this website.
Weekly Street Skates: Every Friday evening from April to November.
Full Inline Marathon: Every Sunday morning.
Come and join the crowd, let's have fun together! Theme: OtherPhone: John XU: 13810042562Website: John Xu: xulang1984@yahoo.com.cn
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If you want to play squash in Beijing it is possible to head over to the Radisson SAS hotel. Here they have 2 squash courts and it is also "home" of the Beijing squash ladder. I played a couple of guys while I was there and it was great to get some exercise while being on vacation :-) Leave a Comment
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Recording Sports on your Phone from Beijing
For those that want to avoid high roaming fees on mobile phones (as high as $2.25 per minute), here's a special site for the Olympics selling GSM SIM cards that work in your phones when traveling in Beijing.
Unique thing about this SIM card is unlimited photo and video uploads to capture events at the Olympics on your mobile phone to share. And calling rates are much lower when using SIM card.
http://www.gotobeijingchina.com Leave a Comment
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When the Beijing traffic or crowds or spitting gets too much for you, how do you 'Go Postal' without actually hurting anyone?
Well in the basement of a towerblock in suburban north-east Beijing is Laser Tag, where for around 100RMb per person you can run around a basement with your friends, in near darkness, shooting each other with lasers.
The kids love it, and the dads get to do their stunt action stuff.
You do need to go with a team or a crowd of people, but this is a good way to let off excess energy or wrath.
All gear is provided. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Wong Jing West Garden, Building 316, Wong JingPhone: 01064758329Directions: Not far from the Lido area, and cose to the excellent Wong Jing supermarket. As you head north along Wong Jing Lu, there is a distinctive Fornet office on the ground floor of a curved tower block. Laser Tag entrance is on the other side of this building.Website: www.startrooper.net Other Contact: info@startrooper.net
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