In 2008, Chaoyang District constructed the first group of suburb parks, the largest one being Dongba Park. Before 2009 May Day, the second group of 10 suburban parks will open to the public free of charge. The largest in the second group is Phase II of ... Read More>>
The Little Smart Personal Handphone System will be phased out of the China market in 3 years, before the end of 2011, to make more room for 3G, , announced by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Little Smart of China began development in 1997 ... Read More>>
The Pingguoyuan bus hub, which will be even arger than the Dongzhimen and Xizhimen bus hubs is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2009. A commercial area with an area of 550,000 sq.m, will be constructed on the north side. Read More>>
After Feb. 10th 2009, all areas inside the Fifth Ring Road are being restored to (relative) quietness. Venues for recycling remaining fireworks are set in each district where citizens can change their remaining fireworks into small gifts, such as toy of ... Read More>>
The most complete princely mansion in Beijing, Prince Gong's Mansion was opened to visitors on Aug. 20th 2008 after a 31-month renovation. It was first constructed in 1776 with an area of 5.7 hectares! In 2009, advance reservation is required for tour ... Read More>>
Since most of the large-scale entertainment facilities in the Beijing Olympic Park Carnival haven't recieved permission for operation the opening will be delayed yet again. The most optimistic estimate has it opening by the end of February, 2009. Read More>>
As the temperature rises the ice becomes thinner. Beihai Park, Yuyuantan park, Zizhuyuan Park and Shichahai skating rinks were closed on Feb. 4th 2009. Visitors to Beijing will have to wait til next winter for skating. Read More>>
Zhengyang Gate Tower will be open to visitors for free till Feb. 28th, but visitors should reserve tickets, with valid ID cards, at the Capital Museum, Beijing Museum of Old Architecture, Grand Bell Temple Ancient Bell Museum, Confucius Temple, or Imperial ... Read More>>
Now that Huizhong Road, outside the North Fourth Ring, is completed and open to traffic, Beijing’s North “4.5 Ring” is entirely open to traffic, becoming another east-to-west main Beijing thoroughfare like Chang’an Avenue, ... Read More>>
Starting May 2009, the National Stadium will offer its first commercial performance. There will be thrilling daylight performances and night performances of theater and more. The current RMB 50 ticket will increase by then. Read More>>
Now the Bird's Nest is under refurbishments. After completion, there will be ring-shaped Olympic-themed restaurants on the third floor. Various video and object materials will be exhibited. Read More>>
For those who abandoned travel plans during the Lunar New Year holiday, the coming Valentine's Day might be a good time to spend time with loved ones. A city neighboring Shenzhen, Zhuhai could be a romantic destination with easy access for lovers in ... Read More>>
The palace gate of Changchun Garden in the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan Park) will open in May Day of 2009. Now the main project of Changchun Garden and palace gate of Changchun Garden have been completed and the whole renovation of Changchun Garden will ... Read More>>
The Olympic beach volleyball arena in Chaoyang Park to be renovated has 12, 000 seats and a total area of 10,000 sqm. After renovation, the main venue will become a stadium with full functions, which can hold both beach volleyball matches and also beach ... Read More>>
Brilliant sunshine, soft beach and passionate dance and song…A sand beach song and dance show jointly produced by Chaoyang Park and CCTV. The Same Song will come into being in 2009. The show is temporarily called “365 Sunshine Beach ... Read More>>
Beijing Universal Studio Park will settle in east of Beijing as the 2009 highlight project of Beijing. Subway Batong will open branch line to the park, from Tuqiao Stop to Beijing Universal Studio Park near Xiaotaihou River with the total length of 1600 ... Read More>>
As the only subway line that can open for traffic in 2009, Subway Line 4, will be fully completed by the end of April and in test run starting in September. Read More>>
In 2009's May Day, 19 suburb parks in Beijing will open to visitors for free, making the suburb parks with free entry increased to 34. In 2009, ten suburb parks will be built in Chaoyang District, Haidian District, Fengtai District, Changping District and ... Read More>>
An upscale swimming club will be set up in the north section of the National Aquatics Center in Beijing. The aquatics center, which is known as the Water Cube, will be divided into four sections: – a swimming club, a swimming pool for international ... Read More>>
2009 saw the release of the China Millennium Monument “through-ticket” to Beijing museums on Jan. 22nd 2009. The through ticket involves 49 museums and scenic spots in 5 categories which still charge admission fees, including free preferences ... Read More>>
Artifacts from Beijing's Palace Museum and Taipei's "National Palace Museum" are on course to be displayed together after nearly six decades of separation. The 43-year-old Taipei museum, which has 650,000 pieces of antiques moved from the Palace ... Read More>>
A carnival theme park seated northeast to the National Stadium known as the "bird's nest" is under construction in Beijing, China's capital. The park is planned to open during the Spring Festival holiday, which began on Jan. 26 this year, while ... Read More>>
Beijing had more than 3.5 million registered vehicles by the end of 2008. The municipal government was thinking of charging emission fees in accordance with air displacement of vehicle engines and respective emission standards. However, a public hearing ... Read More>>
Citic Group said it would build the National Stadium into an entertainment and shopping center in three to five years, while seeking to hold more sports games and cultural performances. The "Bird's Nest" will continue to develop tourism as its ... Read More>>