Breathe Easy in These Beijing Venues

On days where Beijing is wrapped in a veil of smog, you might be tempted to stay inside. Possibly snuggled up next to your air purifier. While it is within our control to have clean air at home, nobody wants to be grounded whenever smog is ruling Beijing.

If you are looking to sozialize despite the Airpocalypse: entertainment options that include fresh air are available! As ‘indoors’ in Beijiing does not equal ‘no smog’, staying indoors is not always solving the problem. Without a proper air filtration, indoor pollution is a huge issue. If you want to head out, but care about breathing easy, just check out these venues. The following list is (hopefully) not complete, but they all confirmed to use air purifiers or built-in air filtration systems in their venues.

 
Eat & Drink
For restaurants and cafés try one of these:

Cafe Zarah

source: cafezarah.com

Chinese traditional Courtyard meets Loft style cafe and restaurant. Get your fill of caffeine or German style breaktfast here.

Guloudongdajie No.46, Dongcheng district
东城区鼓楼东大街46号
Tel 010 8403 9807
info@cafezarah.com
www.cafezarah.com http://www.cafezarah.com/

Opening days and hours:
Son-Thu 9am – midnight
Fri+Sat 9am – 1am

 
Jing A

One of Beijing’s famous microbreweries serving up a wide selection of beers. And amazing fish and chips.

1949 The Hidden City, Gongti Bei Lu 4, Chaoyang district
朝阳区工体北路4号院
Tel 010 6501 8883
www.jingabrewing.com http://jingabrewing.com/

Opening days and hours:
Mon-Thu 5pm – midnight
Fri 4pm – 1am, Sat 11am – 2am, Sun 11am – midnight

 
Lily’s American Diner (several locations)

source: lilysamericandiner.com

 

The name says is all: An american diner in the heart of Beijing, serving all the comfort food you are craving.

East Avenue, Building 5, 1-037, Chaoyang district (around the corner from Jenny Lou, East side of East Avenue)
朝阳区新东路8号院手开铂郡小区底商5号楼1-037号
Tel 010 8418 5497
www.lilysamericandiner.com http://www.lilysamericandiner.com/

Opening days and hours:
daily 8am – midnight

Long Jing Space

Teahouse by day, CockTeal lounge by night. Perfect for those days where coffee tea turns into drinks, and the conversations never end.

Gongti Beilu 4, Building 22-112,  Chaoyang district – across from the 1949 west entrance (Jing A)
朝阳区工体北路4号, 机电院, 22号楼 112, 1949对面
info@longjingspace.com

Opening days and hours:
Mon-Fri 10:30am – 2 am

 
Papp’s Tea  (several locations)

source: pappstea.com

Try different teas from all over the world, or sign up for a class to custom blend your personal tea.

Sanlitun Soho, Building 5, B1-529, Chaoyang district
朝阳区三里屯SOHO，5号楼，B1-529
Tel 010 8590 0951
jerrod@pappstea.com
www.pappstea.com https://www.pappstea.com/

Opening days and hours:
daily 10am – 9pm

 
Tribe

source: smartbeijing.com

The right spot if you are looking for a healthy meal. No matter what time of the day. From the organic farm to your table.

Gongti Dong Lu 2, China View, Building 3, Chaoyang district
朝阳区工体东路2号中国红街大厦
Tel 010 8587 1899
www.tribeorganic.com http://www.tribeorganic.com/

Opening days and hours:
daily 10.30am – 10.30pm

 
Shopping
If you fancy a shopping tour with clean air, just head to:

Parkview Green

source: parkviewartsaction.com

 This mall doubles as an art gallery. With different art on display, its a great place to shop, eat or just hang out.

Dongdaqiao Lu 9, Chaoyang district
朝阳区东大桥路9号(世贸天阶西门对面)
Tel 010 6500 5511

Opening days and hours:
daily 10.00am – 10.00pm

Oriental Plaza

This mall has everything you are looking for, different brands, restaurants, a movie theater – you name it.

East Chang’an Avenue No.1, Dongcheng district
东城区东长安街6号
www.themalls-bop.com/en http://www.themalls-bop.com/en/

Opening days and hours:
daily 10.00am – 10.00pm

As their central air system is filtered, you may enjoy shopping, lunch or a movie at these venues.

 
Sports
Or stay fit with these clean air gym options:

Crossfit Slash

source: crossfitslash.com

Join any of their variety of classes ranging from crossfit and bootcamp to hip hop and salsa. Prefer a personal trainer session? All covered.

B1, North Building of Shimao Mall, No.13, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang district
朝阳区工体北路13号院世茂工三北楼（海隆石油）地下一层
Tel 010-84244001
info@crossfitslash.com
www.crossfitslash.com http://www.crossfitslash.com/

 
Prime Fitness

source: primefitness.cn

Book your classes with a personal trainer and get fit!

Suite 3009, 2nd Floor, Building A/B, Vantone Center, 6 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang district
Tel 010 5907 3006
infobj@primefitness.cn
www.primefitness.cn http://www.primefitness.cn/

Opening days and hours:
Mon-Fri 6.00am – 10.00pm
Sat+Sun 8.00am – 8.00pm

 
If you know about more venues to add this list, please feel free to share!