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Most of us like to let off steam from time to time about Starbucks representing the ugly face of globalization, but really, do we ever truly let ethics get in the way of a foamy cappuccino?
With 50-odd outlets in Beijing alone, and expanding in China quicker than you cay say double mocha frappacino, Starbucks is always going to win the battle in terms of location and convenience. However, for those prepared to look a little longer, and travel a little further for their coffee, there are certainly alternatives.
I came across a little gem while wandering the banks of HouhaiLake a few months ago. Complete with a waterfront location, comfortable furniture, a great range of coffees (20 - 30 RMB), Bohemian clientele and free wireless internet connection, the Water Nymph Cafe is a mecca for those who value the environment as much as the coffee. There are also pastas and sandwiches available (25 - 35 RMB). The spaghetti deserves a special mention.
Enjoy the view, and soak up the atmosphere in style. Let‘s raise our froth-filled cups to the owners for their individuality. And while we‘re at it, here‘s to not seeing a Starbucks near the Great Wall anytime soon.
Top 5 Chinese Halloween Candies
Looking to get creative with your Halloween treats this year? Give the kiddies something different with CW‘s Top 5 Chinese Halloween Candies.
1. Bingtang hulu 冰糖葫芦
Candied colorful fruits on a stick…a creative twist on the lollipop. You‘ll find them sold on street stalls the city over.
2. Guo dan pi 果丹皮
Sweet tart and resembling ‘fruit roll-ups‘ some of us may remember as children, these chewy treats are made from the popular haw fruit.
3. Nut taffy 花生饴糖
With a slight caramel flavor and packed with walnuts, peanuts, and sesame seeds these taffies are a (slightly) more nutritious alternative to Snickers bars.
4. Black sesame candies 黑芝麻糖
Sesame seeds have lots of protein…they‘ll never know!
5. Xinjiang raisins 新疆葡萄干
While giving the little goblins these might inspire rebellion, they‘re a tasty, healthier alternative to chocolates!
Roundabout: Nanluogu Xiang
From rushing to work and home again, many of us that don‘t live near one don‘t often get the chance to explore Beijing‘s hutongs. We know they‘re charming and historical, but nowadays they‘re also packed with cool, cute cafes and bars in which to have a cup of joe, tea or a stiff drink. Nanluoguxiang is just one example.
Xiao Xin‘s Café
103 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District
东城区南锣鼓巷103号
Tel: 6403-6956
With wireless internet, a cute setting filled with pillows and plants and Xiao Xin himself making up cheesecakes and serving good coffee, what more could you ask for? Conveniently located just down the street from Passby Bar on Nanluogu Xiang, Xiao Xin‘s offers a nook in a charming setting.
Here Café
97 Pingan Dadao, Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District
东城区平安大道南锣鼓巷97号
Tel: 8401-4246,130-1129-3837
This quaint café serves up mouth-watering pizzas, appetizing sandwiches and fresh salads, along with excellent orange tea and surprisingly-tasty boiled ginger cola (try it when you‘re feeling ill, it‘s surprisingly nice pick me up.) With a wide selection of English books to browse through, Here Café offers a great way to escape from the craziness of life in the fast lane.
Passby Bar
108 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District
东城区南锣鼓巷108号
Tel: 6406-2243
This ever popular bar/café still holds plenty of attraction, thanks to the bookshelf filled with books and casual, comfortable air. A good place to sample pizza or drinks or hole up on a cold winter‘s day, which is, sadly, right around the corner.
Furniture & Decoration Stores in Beijing
IKEA
宜家家居广场
Daily10am-9pm
Add: 27#, North 3rd Ring Road, Xicheng District
西城区北三环路２７号
Tel: 6200 2345, 6200 2297
IllinoisFurnitureBuilding
依利诺依
Daily 9.00am-8.30pm
Add: 9 Nan Lu, East the 4th Ring Road
Tel: 6730 5375
Huan San Huan Furniture Market
环三环家居城
Daily 9am-5.30pm
Add: 111#, Yu Quan Ying Huan Dao, south of 3rd Rind Road, Chaoyang District
朝阳区南三环玉泉营环岛１１１号
Tel: 6326 2626
Silk
Information on Chinese silk including the legends of the origin of the silk, silk culture, spread of the silk throughout the world, and some interesting facts about silk.
The cultivation of the silkworm can be traced back to the 3 rd century BC. It was said that Demigod Leizu, a legendary figure of prehistoric China, started the planting of mulberry trees and raise of silkworms. According to archeological discovery, silk and silk fabrics emerged at least 5,500 years ago. In the Zhou dynasty, special administration was set up to manage sericulture and silk production. From 138 B.C. to 126 B.C., Zhang Qian started his diplomatic mission under imperial order to the west along the famous Silk Road. Gradually, sericulture and silk production techniques spread to many countries. Now, Chinese silk still enjoys high reputation in the world.
Beijing Friendship Store
Add: 2ndfloor, west, No. 17, Jianguomenwai Dajie
Tel: 6500 3311
Beijing International Embroidery & Silk Store
Add: 402, Anhuili, Andingmenwai Dajie
Tel: 6491 4185
Beijing Ruifuxiang Silk Store
Add: 5, Dashilan,Qianmen
Beijing Silk Store
Add: No.5, Zhubaoshi, Qianmen Dajie
Tel: 6301 6658
Beijing Yuanlong Silk Corporation,Ltd.
Add: 15,Yong Nei Dong Jie Zhong Li, near South Gate of the Temple of Heaven
Tel: 6702 4059
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