Three Highlights for the Upcoming Week in Beijing (April 21-27)

      Here are a few selected activities for the upcoming week, featuring a taste of Beijing cuisine, a sampling of local music, and some new drink options to enhance the experience.

      **Eat – Old Beijing Dinner Tour**

      Join UnTour Food Tours for an authentic Beijing dining experience. Enjoy over 15 dishes, including Beijing-style hot pot, donkey burgers, and a selection of beverages, all while exploring the vibrant hutongs. The tour begins at 7 pm near Beixinqiao, with tickets priced from RMB 560 per person. Click here for more information.

      **Listen – Spittoon Poetry Night**

      Experience the power of poetry at this event. On Thursday, April 24 at 8 pm, Chill Bar near Andingmen will host members of the Spittoon Literary Network, featuring new works from both expat and Chinese poets. Drinks and snacks will be served at the bar, providing an opportunity to socialize with both new and familiar faces.

      Chill Bar 脚下咖啡 CHILL酒吧, 2 Andingmen Xidajie, Dongcheng District, 东城区安定门西大街2号

      Hours: Daily, 3 pm - 1 am

      Contact: 010 8403 3600; 185 0018 3893

      **Drink – New Margs at Las Musas**

      Las Musas is embracing the season's bounty of colorful fruits with an exciting new range of margaritas. Each variant reflects different regions of China and beyond, including the vibrant Roasted Pear Margarita, the street food-inspired Changsha Margarita with peach and ginger, and the coconut-flavored Thai Margarita. Be sure to try them on your next visit to Las Musas for tacos!

      Las Musas Taqueria, 6 Sanlitun Nanlu (next to Slowboat), Chaoyang District, 朝阳区三里屯南路6号

      Hours: Sun-Thurs, 11 am - midnight; Fri-Sat, 11 am - 2 am

      Contact: 130 4120 2908

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      Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the venues/organizers