Hey there, late planners and festivity missers. Thanksgiving has passed, but the celebration continues! Here are the options you have left.

Thanksgiving at Georgia’s Feast and Turkish Feast

Georgia’s Feast and Turkish Feast’s Thanksgiving Turkey Set Meals include a whole turkey, five sides and two sauces. You can read more about them both here.

Thanksgiving Turkey Set Meals
Date: Nov 28-Dec 31
Price: RMB 988
Reservations: 010 8448 6886 (need to book 48 hours in advance)

Festive To Go Sets From the Hyatt Regency

The Hyatt Regency has a few different Festive To Go Sets this year. They’ve got traditional offerings like the Apple Honey Glazed Turkey (serves six to eight people) and the Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham (serves six to eight people), as well as less classic options such as Sous-Vide Grain Fed Beef Striploin (serves 10-12 people) and Grilled Inner Mongolian Lamb Rack (serves four to six people).

Date: Now-Dec 25
Location: The Lounge (pick up)
Price: Apple Honey Glazed Turkey (RMB 788); Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham (RMB 888); Sous-Vide Grain Fed Beef Striploin (RMB 1,888); and Grilled Inner Mongolian Lamb Rack (RMB 888)
Reservations: 010 8630 1234 (need to book 48 hours in advance)

Vegan Thanksgiving and More Meals at Arrow Factory

There is good news for vegans or vegetarians this Thanksgiving: Arrow Factory is doing Vegan Thanksgiving Dinners that feature an Aubergine, Lentil and Mushroom Duxelles Wellington with vegan sides and Apple Pie with Vegan Custard for dessert. They’re also doing Turkey Thanksgiving Meals and both this and the vegan meals are dine-in and are running from Nov 24 to 30. As well as dine-in meals, they’ve got Turkeys To Go, for prices and more details, you’ll need to contact them directly.

Turkey and Vegan Thanksgiving Meals
Date: Nov 24-30
Location: Arrow Factory
Price: RMB 218
Reservations: 010 8532 5335

Turkey To Go
Date: Nov 24-Dec 27
Location: Arrow Factory
Price: Contact them for more details
Orders: 010 8532 5335 (need to book 48 hours in advance)

Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich at Moka Bros

For those looking for the taste of Thanksgiving without splurging on a whole feast, Moka Bros has you covered with their seasonal Turkey Sandwich + Americano deal. The sandwich sees rye bread stuffed with smoked turkey, traditional bread stuffing, cream cheese, lettuce, cranberry sauce and gravy, and it also comes with a medium Americano.

Date: Now-Nov 28
Location: Moka Bros
Price: RMB 65
Reservations: 010 5905 6259

Thanksgiving at the Grand Hyatt

The Grand Hyatt is doing a few Thanksgiving deals this year. They will have a Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at the Balcony on Nov 28 from 5.30pm to 9pm. It includes their usual buffet offerings plus roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham and pumpkin pie, plus free-flow drinks including house wine and beer. They also have Turkey To Go Sets (serves eight to ten people) and Ham To Go Sets (serves eight to ten people), both of which include four sides, gravy and sauces.

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet
Date: Fri, Nov 28, 5.30pm-9pm
Location: The Balcony
Price: RMB 388/adult; RMB 818/two adults, one child
Reservations: 010 6510 9024

Thanksgiving Set Menu at Hi-Town Bistro

Hi-Town Bistro has created a Thanksgiving Set Menu which will run from Nov 27 to Dec 4. It includes Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Quinoa Salad, Seafood Chowder with Puff Pastry, Black Truffle Mushroom Soup, Provençal Lamb Chops with Skewer Platter, French-style Potato Baked Beef and Cheese Spinach Pumpkin Pie. Beijinger readers can also enjoy a 12 percent discount on the set by showing our official WeChat account to staff when you dine there.

Date: Nov 27-Dec 4, from 5pm
Location: Hi-Town Bistro
Price: RMB 298/set
Reservations: 131 6125 3530

Thanksgiving Steak Set at Gung Ho!

To celebrate both Thanksgiving and their 15-year anniversary, Gung Ho! has created a special Thanksgiving Steak Set for Two. The set features Grilled Angus Sirloin Steak, Black Truffle or Lord of the Lambs Pizza, Shrimps and Avo Salad, wings, dessert, and two drinks.

Date: Nov 24-30
Location: Gung-Ho! Sanlitun, Gung-Ho! Grand Summit and Gung-Ho! Shuangjing
Price: RMB 428/set
Reservations: Sanlitun: 010 8587 1663; Grand Summit: 010 6888 2678; Shuangjing: 010 6778 2678

Thanksgiving Delights From China World Summit Wing

China World Summit Wing has got a few different Thanksgiving offerings this year. They’ve got the Turkey, Toast & Together Set Menu for Two on Nov 27 at The Lounge, as well as the Thanksgiving in the Cloud Set Meal for Two at Grill 79 from Nov 24 to 30. Both sets include an appetizer, main, soup and dessert. China World Summit Wing also provides a variety of delivery set options: 5-7kg Whole Roasted Turkey Set; 2-2.2kg Honey Roasted Ham Set, 1kg Turkey Drumsticks Set and 1.7kg Roast Chicken Set. All of the delivery sets come with seven side dishes and two sauces. You can read the full details about their Thanksgiving offerings here.

Thanksgiving in the Cloud Set Menu
Date: Nov 24-30, 11.30am-2pm; 5.30pm-10pm
Location: Grill 79
Price: RMB 1,088/for two
Reservations: 010 8571 6459

Thanksgiving Delivery Sets
Date: Now-Dec 25
Location: China World Summit Wing
Price: 5-7kg Whole Roasted Turkey Set (RMB 1,188); 2-2.2kg Honey Roasted Ham Set (RMB 400); 1kg Turkey Drumsticks Set (RMB 428/two people); 1.7kg Roast Chicken Set (RMB 328)
Reservations: 010 8571 6459

Slow-Roasted Turkey Set and More Festive Treats From Beersmith

Date: Now-Dec 31
Location: Beersmith
Price: Slow Roasted Turkey Set (early bird* RMB 1,066, regular RMB 1,288); Single Roasted Turkey (early bird* RMB 966, regular RMB 1,088); Slow Roasted Turkey Roll (RMB 488/dine-in, RMB 428/delivery); Whole Roast BBQ Turkey Leg (RMB 138/dine-in, RMB 118/delivery); Christmas Ham (RMB 588/dine-in, RMB 488/delivery); and Christmas Snack Platter (RMB 428/dine-in, RMB 399/delivery)
Reservations: 010 8647 1098
*Early bird prices are only available for delivery

Thanksgiving Meals at The Local

The Local has a few different Thanksgiving options to choose from this year. First up, they’ve got individual Roast Turkey Dinners available Nov 27-29 from 6pm until 8pm. Then they’ve also got a few Thanksgiving Feasts: Turkey (serves 10-12 people), Beef Rib Roast (serves six people) and Roast Chicken (serves four people). The Thanksgiving Feasts can be booked from now until Dec 7. You can read the full details here.

Roast Turkey Dinner
Date: Nov 27-29, 6pm-8pm
Location: The Local
Price: RMB 338/adult, RMB 118/child
Reservations: Add WeChat ID: localkenn

Thanksgiving Feasts
Date: Now-Dec 7
Location: The Local
Price: Turkey RMB 2,880; Beef Rib Roast RMB 1,880; Roast Chicken RMB 788
Reservations: Add WeChat ID: localkenn

Thanksgiving Dinner at Dastaan

For those really looking for a different Thanksgiving experience, Dastaan is putting on an Indian Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet on Nov 27 and 28 from 6pm until 10pm. On the menu, they’ve got themed dishes like Thankful Tandoori Bites, Masala Autumn Harvest Salad, Turkey Tempest Vindaloo and Ghee Cranberry Kaju Pilaf. The buffet also includes free-flow Tsingtao beer, red and white wine, whisky, soft drinks and more. You can see the full menu below.

Date: Nov 27 and 28, 6pm-10pm
Location: Dastaan
Price: RMB 178/adult, RMB 78/child aged 5-12
Reservations: 150 0135 8663

Turkey and Ham To Go Sets From Regent Beijing

The Regent has 5-6kg Turkey To Go Sets, 8-9kg Turkey To Go Sets, and for non-turkey fans they also have Ham To Go Sets. They all come with an array of sides, including Traditional Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Honey-Glazed Baby Carrots, Green Beans with Bacon Cream, Crock Pot Mac and Cheese, Fluffy Rolls, Turkey Gravy and Cranberry Sauce, plus Classic Pumpkin Pie and, to top it all off, six bottles of Appenzeller Lager Beer.

Date: Now-Jan 31
Location: Regent Beijing
Price: Turkey Set (RMB 1,288/5-6kg, RMB 1,588/8-9kg); Ham Set (RMB 988/2.5kg, RMB 1,688/5kg)
Reservations: 010 8522 1888; 186 1070 5570

Celebrate Thanksgiving With Lily’s American Diner

Lily’s will be offering dine-in Thanksgiving Set Meals at both their locations from Nov 27 until Nov 30. The meal includes a choice of starter, main and dessert (see full details below), plus a glass of wine, mulled wine or juice. Along with the set meals, they also have a few different Thanksgiving delivery options available: Honey Glazed Ham (2kg), Roasted Half Turkey (4kg) and Roasted Whole Turkey (6kg or 8kg). All can be ordered either with or without sides. For more details on all of Lily’s Thanksgiving offerings, you can click here.

Thanksgiving Set Meal
Date: Nov 27-30
Location: Lily’s Sanlitun and Lily’s Shuangjing
Price: RMB 229/adult; RMB 189/child
Reservations: 131 4642 7090; 135 2072 3887; 186 1836 4557

Thanksgiving Delivery Sets
Date: Nov 27-30
Price: Honey Glazed Ham Set (RMB 899); Roasted Half Turkey Set (RMB 979); Roasted Whole Turkey Set (RMB 1,299/6kg, RMB 1,699/8kg)
Reservations: 131 4642 7090; 135 2072 3887; 186 1836 4557

Thanksgiving Turkey Takeout Package From Empark Prime Hotel Beijing

If you’re looking for a Thanksgiving meal with a bit of a twist, then Empark’s Turkey is a great choice. Their set includes a whole turkey, a vibrant assortment of side dishes and, for the twist, three special sauces: Thai Style Yellow Curry Sauce, Cranberry Coconut Milk Sauce and Sambal Sauce.

Date: Now-Dec 31
Location: Empark Prime Hotel Beijing
Price: RMB 1,199
Orders: 010 6513 6666 ext. 6718

Thanksgiving Offerings From Eudora Station

Eudora Station has a variety of Thanksgiving options this year. Firstly, there’s the Thanksgiving Day Family Dinner (serves four to six people), where you get a salad, soup, your choice of either Roast Whole Turkey or Pineapple Glazed Ham (both come with sides), a family portion of pasta or a pizza, a dessert and a carafe of Mulled Cider or Malbec.

For individuals or smaller groups, they have the Thanksgiving Day Chef’s Special Menu, which you can order as a set (four courses) or the dishes can be ordered individually. Lastly, they’ve got Thanksgiving delivery options with a Whole Roasted Turkey Package for either six to eight people or eight to ten people. You can read the full details here.

Thanksgiving Day Family Dinner
Date: Now-Dec 25
Location: Eudora Station
Price: RMB 980
Reservations: 010 6437 8331; 185 1369 6276 (need to book two days in advance)

Thanksgiving Day Chef’s Special Menu
Date: Now-Dec 25
Location: Eudora Station
Price: RMB 198/set
Reservations: 010 6437 8331; 185 1369 6276

Whole Roasted Turkey Delivery
Date: Now-Dec 25
Location: Eudora Station
Price: RMB 880/four to six people; RMB 1,280/eight to ten people
Orders: 010 6437 8331; 185 1369 6276 (need to book two days in advance)

Thanksgiving Offerings From CHAO Hotel

CHAO Hotel has a few different Thanksgiving offerings this year. First up there is the Thanksgiving Turkey Set, which includes a 6kg turkey, five sides, traditional stuffing and three sauces: cranberry, chimichurri and foie gras. Then, they have a less traditional Grilled Venison Rack Set, which comes with four sides and juniper berry sauce. They also have some à la carte options like a Thanksgiving Cold Cut Plate, Thanksgiving Salad and special desserts. You can read the full details in this post.

Thanksgiving Turkey Set
Date: Nov 27-28
Location: CHAO Living Room
Price: RMB 1,688
Reservations: 180 1012 5998; 138 1129 5825

Grilled Venison Rack Set
Date: Nov 27-28
Location: CHAO Living Room
Price: RMB 1,508
Reservations: 180 1012 5998; 138 1129 5825

Thanksgiving at Courtyard by Marriott Beijing Changping

Courtyard by Marriott will be doing a special Thanksgiving Buffet Brunch on Nov 29 and 30. They will have roast turkey along with their usual buffet offerings, plus free-flow drinks including beer, red wine, white wine and sparkling wine. They’ve also got Thanksgiving Turkey Delivery Sets, which include a 6-8kg turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, six sides and pumpkin pie. You can read the full details in this post.

Thanksgiving Buffet Brunch
Date: 11.30am-2pm, Nov 29-30
Location: Pavilion, Courtyard by Marriott Beijing Changping
Price: RMB 238
Reservations: 010 8193 5555

Thanksgiving Turkey Delivery Sets
Date: Now-Dec 31
Price: RMB 988
Reservations: 010 8193 5555

Thanksgiving Turkey Set From Blue Frog

Blue Frog is offering a Thanksgiving Whole Turkey Set for pick up this year. The set features a whole roasted turkey (about 6kg), cranberry sauce, mushroom sauce, turkey stuffing, mashed potatoes and beans.

Date: Now-Dec 25
Price: RMB 968
Reservations: Scan the QR code in the poster above for details

Images: Courtesy of organizers

Attention burger fans! At long last, the city’s finest grill masters will unite once again. That’s right, the 2020 Beijing Burger Festival has arrived, and what’s more, you only have to wait two weeks to sink your teeth into the finest beef and buns that Beijing has to offer – so save the date: Sep 18, 19, and 20 in the entire north half of 望京小街 Wangjing Walk. Grease those tastebuds on Friday from 3pm-9pm and then come back for seconds (or thirds) on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-9pm. It is bound to be tons of juicy fun for the entire family!

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR EARLY-BIRD TICKETS FOR BURGER FEST 2020 NOW

It’s been a long year, and Beijing could use a hero to save the day – not to mention a whole bunch of entertainment, music, activities, and of course, food and drink vendors that make Burger Fest the beefy blast that it is every year. This year will be extra super fun and tasty, however, as hordes of superheroes pour into the Wangjing Walk, threatening to munch down on crimes of blandness while locking up dry and tasteless burgers once and for all!

Burger man ready to save the day once more!

Juicy Juicy burgers as far as the eye can see!

What’s more, the fest will feature the superpowers of our title sponsor JSS and their caped delivery crusaders, a great way to get your favorite burger – or just about anything else, from fine foods to fresh groceries – brought straight to your door.

Early bird ticket holders will get a free superhero mask as a gift!

Burger lovers are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero – we may be restricted from using trademarked characters, but that doesn’t mean you can’t! If you’d rather not scour Taobao for a costume, though, then you’ll definitely want to grab an early-bird ticket, which comes with a special superhero eye mask! But if you really want to get your burger senses tingling, then opt for the Super Package, which includes an exclusive Super Burgerman or Burger logo T-shirt, a JSS tote bag with an RMB 198 JSS delivery card, and a superhero eye mask.

It’s a superhero, super fun-filled fest!

It’s like Halloween came deliciously early! Take the superhero theme and make it your own! This is a great opportunity for both you and your kids to channel your favorite superheroes. And who doesn’t like a good burger? This might be one of the few times when mealtime turns into fun-time. Here’s an idea for a family costume: The Incredibles! The list of possibilities is endless!

Just some of the swag awaiting early bird ticket holders

Furthermore, if there’s one thing a hero should fight for, it’s your right to have an opinion on the best burger in Beijing – truth and justice will be served – so come out to the fest and try all of the latest and greatest burgers before deciding for yourself whether they hold up to the classics, then vote for your favorite in the 2020 Burger Cup. Be sure to follow the Beijinger’s official WeChat account (ID: the Beijinger) to get your ballot when voting starts on Friday, Sep 18, the same day the festival starts.

Scan the QR code to grab your tickets now!

Missed Burger Fest last year? Check the pics below for an idea of the kind of party you can expect. Critics say it’s always both rare and well done:

KEEP READING: Beijing’s Best Family-Friendly Events, Sept 5-6

Photos: theBeijinger, Uni You

If you have a fever, you must go to one of these Fever Clinics as designated by the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality. Going to just any hospital or clinic will result in you being referred to one of the below (aka being turned away). So better not waste time and go straight to a designated Fever Clinic.

If you use Baidu Maps, an easy way to find the nearest one to your current location is to do a search in Chinese for 发热门诊 (fārè ménzhěn, fever clinic). We have highlighted some of the more common/popular foreign-friendly institutions.

Chaoyang District

• Beijing United Family Hospital 北京和睦家医院
• Chaoyang Emergency Rescue Center 北京朝阳急诊抢救中心
• Huaxin Hospital 北京华信医院
• Chuiyangliu Hospital 北京市垂杨柳医院
• Aviation General Hospital 航空总医院
• Civil Aviation General Hospital 民航总医院
• Children’s Hospital, Capital Institute of Pediatrics 首都儿科研究所附属儿童医院
• Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University 首都医科大学附属北京安贞医院
• Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University 首都医科大学附属北京朝阳医院
• Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University 首都医科大学附属北京地坛医院
• Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences 中国中医科学院望京医院
• China-Japan Friendship Hospital 中日友好医院

Dongcheng District

• Puren Hospital 北京市普仁医院
• Beijing Hospital 北京医院
• Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University 首都医科大学附属北京同仁医院
• Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences 中国医学科学院北京协和医院

Xicheng District

• Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University 首都医科大学宣武医院
• Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University 首都医科大学附属北京友谊医院
• Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University 首都医科大学附属北京儿童医院
• Peking University First Hospital 北京大学第一医院
• Peking University People’s Hospital 北京大学人民医院
• Jishuitan Hospital 北京积水潭医院
• Beijing Prison Administration Hospital (Qinghe Branch) 北京市监狱管理局清河分局医院

Haidian District

• Space Center Hospital 航天中心医院
• Peking University Hospital 北京大学医院
• Tsinghua University Hospital 清华大学医院
• Third Hospital of Peking University 北京大学第三医院
• Beijing Geriatric Hospital 北京老年医院
• Haidian Hospital 北京市海淀医院
• Shangdi Hospital 北京市上地医院
• Sijiqing Hospital 北京四季青医院
• Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University 首都医科大学附属北京世纪坛医院

Shunyi District

• Shunyi Women’s and Children’s Hospital 北京市顺义区妇幼保健院
• Shunyi Airport Hospital 北京市顺义区空港医院
• Shunyi Hospital 北京市顺义区医院
• Shunyi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital 北京市顺义区中医医院

Tongzhou District

• Luohe Hospital, Capital Medical University 首都医科大学附属北京潞河医院
• Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University 首都医科大学附属北京胸科医院
• Beijing Friendship Hospital (Tongzhou), Capital Medical University 首都医科大学附属北京友谊医院通州院区

Fengtai District

• Bo’ai Hospital 北京博爱医院
• Fengtai Hospital 北京丰台医院
• Beijing Aerospace General Hospital 北京航天总医院
• Tieying Hospital 北京市丰台区铁营医院
• Fengtai Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital 北京市丰台中西医结合医院
• Beijing Electric Power Hospital of the State Grid Corporation 国家电网公司北京电力医院
• Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University 首都医科大学附属北京天坛医院
• 731st Hospital of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation 中国航天科工集团七三一医院

Shijingshan District

• Yuquan Hospital of Tsinghua University 清华大学玉泉医院
• Shougang Hospital of Peking University 北京大学首钢医院
• Shijingshan Hospital 北京市石景山医院
• Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University (West Beijing Area) 首都医科大学附属北京朝阳医院（京西院区）

Mentougou District

• General Hospital of Beijing Jingmei Group 北京京煤集团总医院
• Mentougou Hospital 北京市门头沟区医院

Fangshan District

• Fangshan First Hospital 北京市房山区第一医院
• Fangshan Liangxiang Hospital 北京市房山区良乡医院
• Beijing Yanhua Hospital 北京燕化医院

Changping District

• Nankou Hospital 北京市昌平区南口医院
• International Hospital of Peking University 北京大学国际医院
• Jishuitan Hospital (Huilongguan Area) 北京积水潭医院（回龙观院区）
• Jingdu Children’s Hospital 北京京都儿童医院
• Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital 北京清华长庚医院
• Changping Hospital 北京市昌平区医院
• Changping Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine 北京市昌平区中西医结合医院
• Changping Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital 北京市昌平区中医医院

Daxing District

• Daxing People’s Hospital 北京市大兴区人民医院
• Beijing Tongren Hospital (Southern Area), Capital Medical University 首都医科大学附属北京同仁医院（南区）

Huairou District

• Huairou Hospital 北京怀柔医院
• Huairou Second Hospital 北京市怀柔区第二医院

Pinggu District

• Pinggu Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital 北京市平谷区中医医院
• Pinggu Women’s and Children’s Hospital 北京市平谷区妇幼保健院
• Pinggu Hospital 北京市平谷区医院

Miyun District

• Miyun Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital 北京市密云区中医医院
• Miyun Women’s and Children’s Hospital 北京市密云区妇幼保健院
• Miyun Hospital 北京市密云区医院

Yanqing District

• Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Yanqing Hospital 北京中医医院延庆医院
• Yanqing Hospital 北京市延庆区医院

Should you or your family present mild symptoms, see a doctor immediately.  When you see him/her, be ready to tell your doctor about anyone you’ve been in contact with who might have the Covid-19. This will help your doctor take the appropriate steps to keep the virus from spreading.

Photo: babycenter.com

Over 1,500 years ago, there ruled one of the largest empires in the world: the mighty Roman Empire. As a civilization, the Romans proved themselves to be untouchable, accomplishing feats in almost every facet of society – language, religion, technology, art, literature, architecture, and engineering – and irrevocably altering the path of mankind. Then came the pizza.

Fast forward to 2019 and we, the Beijinger, look to honor the brave, the enterprising, the at times incredibly debauched men and women of Ancient Rome with our very own toga and pizza party.

As Julius Caesar famously uttered upon emerging victorious from the Battle of Zela in 47 BC, “Veni, Vidi, Vici” – I came, I saw, I conquered. Our motto? Veni, Vidi, Edi – I came, I saw, I ate. Because the 2019 Beijing Pizza Festival will be one to go down in history.

A Beijing toga pizza party – it’s what the Romans would have wanted

To get you in the frame of mind to befit such an occasion, we’re giving each and every one of you the opportunity to buy the entire toga outfit along with your ticket ahead of our 2019 Pizza Festival on Aug 17-18, 11am-8pm. There are several options depending on how deep you want to get (and we all know deep and pizza are a match made in heaven):

1. RMB 20: A ticket to the fest plus an olive branch wreath
2. RMB 60: A ticket to the fest plus a toga, waistband, olive branch wreath (including delivery)
3. RMB 50: A ticket to the fest plus a 2019 Pizza Fest T-shirt and olive branch wreath
4. RMB 60: Three tickets to the fest plus a picnic blanket

To avoid disappointment,
buy your tickets for this year’s Pizza Fest here!

Picnic blanket, you say? If the promise of you, your friends, and family slamming slices in the finest of historical garb wasn’t enough to get you hot and ready, then our new venue will. That’s because we’ve managed to secure what may be one of the best-kept secrets out there: Dongfeng International Sports Park. Located directly northeast of Tuanjiehu Subway station, this sprawling oasis is ripe for a day out, lazing in the sun. Just take a look at this beauty:

Just imagine this but with endless ‘za

On top of all of that, we’ll have the usual collection of the city’s top pizza vendors, drinks providers, live music performers, and entertainment galore. Better yet, the entire party will move to Sanlitun’s primo hip-hop club PH Global on Saturday, where all Pizza Fest guests will get free entry and discounts on drinks all night long. Much more on all of that in the coming days!

Pizza Fest cometh!

So, save the date, grab your tickets, and start learning how to wrap the perfect toga!

Images: Ray Town Studio, the Beijinger

Get ready Beijing… because the carnival of capsaicin, jamboree of jalapeño, the party of pepper, and the terror of your tastebuds that is the Beijinger Hot & Spicy Festival 2019 is returning to Galaxy Soho, on the weekend of April 20-21.

Attendees of last year’s inaugural fiery food festival – the only spicy food festival in China – will remember how over 40 vendors took over the iconic Galaxy Soho for two glorious food-addicted days, offering delicious spicy wares from all over the world. Supported by live music, dancing, entertainment, and the 8th Annual Hot Chili Pepper Eating Contest, the festival was a huge success, drawing over 10,000 hot-food lovers of all walks of life.

The Beijinger we are now preparing for the 2019 Festival and it is shaping up to be an absolute knockout, featuring a massive two-day Chili Pepper eating contest, a hot and spicy dating tree, a spicy sauce testing station, a chiliroulette game for the risk-takers, two full days of floor shows and entertainment, and a pumping dancefloor at night.

Check out the Beijinger blog and their WeChat account (theBeijinger) for more Hot & Spicy news, as they release more vendor and entertainment information, and how to secure your advance tickets very soon.

Weren’t lucky enough to attend the festival last year? Check out these pics for a clue as to what lies ahead…

Click here for even more highlights from last year’s Hot & Spicy Fest

This post first appeared on our sister site, the Beijinger.
Photos and video: Uni You

While Haidian haunts like Zhongguancun are off the beaten path of many a Beijing expat, who may prefer the dusty hutongs or shiny CBD joints, this year’s Beijing Pizza Fest, Oct 13-14 at Zhongguancun Software Park, is a tempting opportunity to break some fresh ground in an exciting, untapped locale. That prospect is, of course, made all the more enticing given the number of delectable pizza slices being served up at the event, not to mention the breezier ambiance (especially compared to chock-a-block crowd density at more centrally located events).

The futuristic park makes for the perfect place to pitch up and soak up the weekend

Better still: getting to Zhongguancun is not anywhere difficult as the daunting name may otherwise imply, thanks to subway upgrades that make the route a quick hop, skip, and a jump from the center.

A Cheesy Journey to the West

To get to this year’s event, held at the sprawling Zhongguancun Software Park, simply take subway Line 13 to Xi’erqi (西二旗) station. After that, walk one block to Shangdi 10th Street to the entrance of the park, a sleek, modern, airy venue with loads of green space to settle down on as you munch away on the vendors’ cheesy wares.

This year’s venue is only six stops north of Xizhimen

Once you’re off the subway at Xi’erqi Station, Line 13, the Zhongguancun Software Park is only one block west

Best yet: group ticket early bird buyers (three tickets and up), will get a free picnic blanket upon arrival so as to best soak up all that free space when you’re not making relays back for your next slice. Other early birders will get a complimentary bandana.

For everything you need to know about the event, including an interactive map, click here.

Making a Day of It

Many a savvy Pizza Fest attendee will be keen to double up and visit another event in the vicinity. While filling up at our doughy happening, there’ll also be a bucketload of bands, DJs, and live entertainment rolling on and off stage throughout the day.

A day of pizza and drinks: cheers to that!

If you’re feeling extra snazzy, remember to come in your chicest threads on account of this year’s theme: Roman Holiday, after the iconic 1953 romantic comedy starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. This year, we pay homage to the Italian capital and the iconic dish that the country birthed – pizza – by eating a lifetime’s worth of the stuff.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Beijing Pizza Fest. As mentioned above, early bird ticket buyers will receive a complimentary vintage bandana, while group ticket buyers (three tickets and up) will receive a free picnic blanket. Tickets are RMB 20 for early birds or RMB 30 on the door and can be purchased by scanning this QR via WeChat.

Photos courtesy of the organizers, travelchinaguide.com, Paramount Pictures