Busy Holiday: Stuff To Do Around Beijing Today, May 5
It's the last day of the May holiday, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring. Today our focus lies around Shuangjing, with art in 22 Arts District, brunch, and other fun in the area as well as in the CBD.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Beijing
First off, today marks Mexico's Cinco de Mayo celebrations, so if you're looking for something to do to celebrate today – or perhaps are looking for an excuse to gorge on even more tacos after last weekend's Taco Fest – then one place to do so is Las Musas, where they've got all-day-long drink specials: RMB 15 tequila shots and RMB 35 Classic Margaritas, plus their signature tacos, Mexican snacks, and their just-dropped Seasonal Margaritas for an all day Cinco de Mayo fiesta.
Las Musas Taqueria
6 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯南路6号
Hours: Sun-Thu, 11am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 11am-2am
Phone: 130 4120 2908
Also bringing on the fiesta for Cinco de Mayo will be Q MEX, who will be bringing their carnitas tacos to all their locations for the special day. They'll also have deals on margaritas and more. Check the poster above for details.
Finally, The Local is bringing back their annual Cinco de Mayo brunch! For RMB 288, guests can enjoy any brunch main plus free flow cocktails from an epic list. There will also be micheladas and mangonadas while supplies last. Check here for a full menu and details.
The Local Cocktail Bar & Eatery
1/F, 101, Southeast of Zone E, Bldg 80, Courtyard No. 4, Gongrentiyuchang Beilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区工人体育场北路4号院80号楼E区东南侧第一间101一层
Hours: 11am-2am
Contact: 010 6591 9525
Brunch at Bollywood Tales or Plan B
Kick off the day with some food at Bollywood Tales or Plan B, which lie right in the heart of the 22 Arts District. Bollywood Tales for marsala chai and snacks fit for a light brunch – their Vada Pav Sandwiches (RMB 42) or Chicken Kathi Roll (RMB 48) are excellent choices. Plan B offers more Western fare. Burgers, tacos, wings ... some good poutine, as well.
Bollywood Tales by Dastaan
1/F, 10, Bldg 2, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区百子湾路32号院2号楼1层10号
Hours: 11.30am-11pm
Phone: 131 4689 2369
Plan B
2-012, 22 International Art Plaza, Pingod Community, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区百子湾路32号苹果社区22院艺术区2-012
Hours: 11.30am-11.30pm
Phone: 010 5826 4575
Qingfeng Park
After a view of poetic art, head north to Qianfeng Park, a waterside park that goes under the Third Ring Road near Shuangjing. The park offers a nice bit of quiet, perfect for strolling or relaxing come afternoon.
Qingfeng Park 庆丰公园
2A Changpocun Jie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区厂坡村街甲2号
Hours: Open 24/7
Phone: 010 6773 5955
Climbing at CAMP4
If you’re up for something a little more demanding in terms of exercise, CAMP4 climbing gym, just above Hujialou, is the place to go. They’ve got space for climbing and bouldering, as well as a connected restaurant and beer bar.
CAMP4 Climbing Gym
201, Bldg A, Baijiazhuang Business Center, 3 Baijiazhuang Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区白家庄路3号白家庄商务中心A座201室
Hours: 10am-midnight (restaurant open until 2am)
Dinner & Drinks in the CBD
Alternatively, you can skip the climb and tool around the CBD. There are ample dining options in China World Mall and the Kerry Centre. For the best views and drinks as the sun sets, go to the terrace at Migas Mercado (pictured).
Migas Mercado 米家思
NL7003, 7/F, East Section China World Mall North, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城北区东段7层NL7003室
Hours: 11.30am-2am
Contact: 010 6500 7579
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Images: Today Art Museum, Uni You, Dianping, courtesy of the venues
