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Photos of the Xi'an Scene
NOVEMBER 2018
For the Love of Dogs
Journey to the West
Hitting the Slopes
in Kazakhstan
JUNK FOOD
IN TRANSLATION
西游记
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Nov Calendar
6 What’s Going On in Xi’an
Food & Drink
8 Tianyu Fields Garden Cafe
天宇菲尔德花园餐厅
10 Sculpting in Time 雕刻时光
12 Rich Homie Starry Bar Club
14 The Panting Dog 稻壳儿自酿酒馆
16 Made By Mesh: Quick Cheesecake
Top 5
20 Top 5 - International Supermarkets
Arts &
Entertainment
22 Journey to the West 西游记
24 Shows You Can’t Miss
Travel
26 Hitting the Slopes in Kazakhs tan
34 Temple Run
Community
36 For the Love of Dogs
38 By Any Other Name: Junk Food
in Translation
Xi’an Scene
44 Photos of the Xi'an Scene
Listings
51 BARS / CLUBS
52 RESTAURANTS
52 SHOPPING
53 HEALTH
53 SPAS
54 EDUCATION
54 MEDICAL
54 EXPATS SERVICES
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Mike Leaner
Malcolm Aquino
Oomesh Nana
Sima Monina
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Hello Xi’an!
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Concert
日本指弹艺术家GIN 2018
新专辑《It's you》冬季巡回
演奏会 西安站
Time: 8:30pm-10:00pm
Location: Aperture Club (光圈Club)
Address: Tian Pin Xi An, No.1, Huan
Cheng Xi Lu Nan Duan.
碑林区环城西路南段1号天品西岸
Tickets: 120/160/220RMB
Nov 8
November Calendar
Nov 11
Nov 20
Nov 11
Concert
HEI SA
一曲十年，梦到甘甜——
2018黑撒乐队新专辑全国
巡演 西安站
Time: 8:30pm-10:00pm
Location: IMAGINE 16 Club (光音拾陆
原创音乐俱乐部)
Address: No.18, Gaoxin 1 Road, Gaoxin
District
高新区高新一路18号（高新创业咖啡街
区/高新一路与光华十字口西南角）
Tickets: 100/120RMB
Nov 10
Nov 9
Concert
SPARROW
文雀-廟雨連珠-2018巡演
西安站
Time: 8:00pm-9:30pm
Location: 1935livehouse
Address: Dahua 1935, #251, Tai Hua
Nan Lu.
新城区太华南路251号大华1935
Tickets: 100/120RMB
Concert
METAL SHOWCASE
号外：核都来袭—【联核
出击】 五城巡演-西安站
Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Wu Qiong Livehouse
(无穹俱乐部)
Address: 1F, Wen Chang Gate, Antiquec
Market, No.19 Bai Shu Lin Street, Beilin
District.
碑林区城内柏树林大街19号文昌门古玩
城(西安玺韵假日大酒店西)一层
Tickets: 70/90RMB
Concert
Gustavo Dudamel and
Berliner Philharmoniker
杜达梅尔与柏林爱乐乐团
2018西安音乐会
Time: 7:45pm
Location: Xi’an Concert Hall
(西安音乐厅-交响大厅)
Address: Yannan 1 Lu, Qujiang District.
曲江新区雁南一路
Tel: (029) 8550 1111
Tickets: 380~2880RMB
Concert
Yundi Li Chopin 2018
Concert
李云迪·云指肖邦
2018全国巡演西安站
Time: 7:45pm
Location: Shaanxi Performing Arts
Center-Opera House (陕西大剧院-歌
剧厅)
Address: Yannan 1 Lu, Qujiang District.
曲江新区雁南一路
Tel: (029) 8550 1111
Tickets: 280~1580RMB
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Concert
秘密行动2018全新专
辑“FRAGMENT东方碎片”
巡演 西安站
Time: 8:30pm-10:00pm
Location: Wu Qiong Livehouse
(无穹俱乐部)
Address: 1F, Wen Chang Gate, Antiquec
Market, No.19 Bai Shu Lin Street, Beilin
District.
碑林区城内柏树林大街19号文昌门古玩
城(西安玺韵假日大酒店西)一层
Tickets: 100/150RMB
Nov 24
Nov 25
Concert
WorldService Project
英国爵士朋克 巡演西安站
Time: 9:00pm-10:30pm
Location: Wu Qiong Livehouse
(无穹俱乐部)
Address: 1F, Wen Chang Gate, Antiquec
Market, No.19 Bai Shu Lin Street, Beilin
District.
碑林区城内柏树林大街19号文昌门古玩
城(西安玺韵假日大酒店西)一层
Tickets: 60/80RMB
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Address: Classroom
No.1of Wendu educa-
tion, SAIGE shopping center Floor10,
Chang’an zhong lu, northeast of Xiaozhai
crossroad
小寨赛格国际购物中心10楼文都教育
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Toastmasters
Every Saturday
Match: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Xi’an Jiao Tong University of
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经学院), just next to the 纬二街(Wei Er
Jie) bus stop.
Every Sunday
Match: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Xi’an Wenli Institute Taibai
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科技六路1号
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Concert
<1th X`ian International
Dance Festival>
Tao Dance Theater 6 /9
【首届西安国际舞蹈节】
陶身体剧场《6》《9》
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Shaanxi Performing Arts
Center-Opera House (陕西大剧院-歌
剧厅)
Address: Yan Nan Yi Road, Qujiang.
曲江新区雁南一路
Tel: (029) 8550 1111
Tickets: 180~580RMB
Concert
华语放克第一人
潘高峰 2018巡演 西安站
Time: 15:30pm-17:00pm
Location: IMAGINE 16 Club (光音拾陆
原创音乐俱乐部)
Address: No.18, Gaoxin 1 Road, Gaoxin
District
高新区高新一路18号（高新创业咖啡街
区/高新一路与光华十字口西南角）
Tickets: 120/150RMB
Dec 1
Hash Run
Time: 3:00pm (Monday 12th)
Full Moon Run
Time: 7:00pm (Friday 23rd)
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Food & Drink
Average Price
per Person
/人均消费:
128RMB
for breakfast/lunch
138RMB
for dinner
Wide variety, generally excellent
Few standout dishes
Pros:
Cons:
When you just can’t decide what
exactly you want to eat, head
on over to the Skyeld Garden
Buffet and get a little bit of everything.
Located on the rst oor of the Tianyu Fields
International Hotel, the namesake restau-
rant serves a wide assortment of Chinese
and western food for a at price.
The hotel lobby immediately hits you with
a sense of luxury, which is only augmented
by the vibe of the restaurant. Make no mis-
takes, this is still a self-service buffet so don’t
expect a Michelin Star experience. Neverthe-
less, this is where the rich and hungry go to
gorge themselves. Expect to leave TianYu
elds satised and lethargic.
As is the case with most self-service buffets,
it’s tough to pinpoint what exactly the spe-
cialty is at TianYu Fields. They have standard
western fare: fries, pizza, steak. They also
provide a decent amount of common Chi-
nese cuisine, like twice-cooked pork and
cold vegetables. The seafood table has some
sushi and raw shellsh, as well as some sh
and snails.
Some of the highlights include the
zhua-
fan
, a dish from the western province of
Xinjiang with racks of spiced lamb served
over seasoned rice. The strong taste of the
lamb might overwhelm some palettes, but
its combination of avors was something
you just can’t nd often. The noodle bar
and pre-cooked hot pot sticks also packed a
punch. Drinks, including wine and domestic
beer, come with the initial cost.
The dessert itself might be worth the price of
admission. A wide assortment of cakes, pies,
puddings, coffees and teas are available.
There is also a large chocolate fondue sta-
tion, which is always more fun and delicious
than I initially expect.
And for a buffet, the service at the restau-
rant is excellent. Whenever I left to get a new
plate, my table was cleaned and water re-
lled. There are some workers with excellent
English prociency to offer aide and recom-
mendations as necessary. Everyone is happy
to offer a smile and take care of whatever
you might need.
TianYu Fields is tucked into a part of the city
with little competition. If you nd yourself
near the hotel and are looking for a hodge-
podge of foods, known and unknown, this
is the place to be.
Tianyu Fields Garden Cafe
天宇菲尔德花园餐厅
No.239, Sheng Zhou 3 Road, Aero-
space Economic and Technological
Development Zone.
西安市航天经济技术开发区
神舟三路239号
(029) 8925 6666
9:00am - 9:00pm
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as “real g’s move in silence like lasagna.”
He can be reached at
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Food & Drink
Average Price
per Person
/人均消费:
50RMB
Excellent quality products and wide
assortment
Similar to other Sculpting in Times
Pros:
Cons:
Sculpting in Time has long been
something of a Xi’an institution and
their new Qujiang branch continues
the trend of excellence.
Located in the heart of the Furong New
World Plaza in tourist-heavy Qujiang, the
new café is still a step ahead of its stiff com-
petition.
The smaller store is beautifully designed. It
is nestled into the side of a gorgeous open-
eld plaza and gleaming with a modern
white-and-black on wood décor. When the
weather is nice, the outdoor seating has a
beautiful view of fountains and sculptures
that are a wonderfully beautiful part of the
new district. The open bar and friendly staff
make the store feel like a neighborhood es-
tablishment more than a rapidly expanding
chain.
One of the great things about Sculpting in
Time is that you can create your own experi-
ence. If you want to sit and study for hours
while spending 22 RMB on an Americano
(with free rell) you can go ahead and do
that. If you want premium coffee for 65
RMB sourced from the best beans around
the world, that’s available too. If you want a
148 RMB steak dinner or a beer after work
or anything else in between you can do it at
Sculpting in Time.
I had often gone to other branches of
Sculpting in Time for coffee, but I had the
opportunity to try their food for the rst
time. I was shocked by how good some of
their newer dishes were. The popcorn chick-
en and potato wedges are delicious and per-
fect for an appetizer or a snack alongside a
drink. The pizza is surprisingly good and the
steak is also high-quality beef.
And at this particular location, they don’t x
what isn’t broken. This Sculpting in Time of-
fers many of the same food and drinks as ex-
isting branches, but they are tinkering with
recipes and brewing methods to perfect a
premium experience.
So whether it is for a waterside Sunday af-
ternoon coffee, a date night, a work lunch,
or almost anything else I highly recommend
Sculpting in Time. They are used to foreigner
and Chinese customers and can help turn
the establishment into what you want it to
be.
Sculpting in Time (Qujiang Branch)
雕刻时光
1F, Building 3, Fu Rong Xin Tian Di, Fu
Rong South Road.
芙蓉南路芙蓉新天地3号楼一层
(029) 8912 9600
9:00am - 11:00pm
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as “real g’s move in silence like lasagna.”
He can be reached at
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3F, 50meters West of Huan Cheng
South Road, Zhu Que Gate.
朱雀门里顺城南路西段50米3F
(029) 8721 8317
8:30pm - 4:00am
Food & Drink
Rich Homie is a new bar full of glitz
and glamour. You’ll nd it just up-
stairs from Meeting Jazz, through
a trick refrigerator that hides the nal ight
of stairs. Awash in neon, it’s not exactly
boundary-breaking in terms of Chinese-style
bars, but what it does offer is fairly polished
and worth a look if this kind of thing is your
jam.
This bar is one for partying—the atmos-
phere is bright and loud, a nightclub vibe to
be certain. With two tiers, it’s a large, well-
designed barroom with plenty of space for
all kinds of parties, big and small. There is a
full roster of entertainers every night of the
week, running the gamut between low-key
singers with acoustic guitars and energetic,
scantily clad women doing their best pop
star impressions. The entertainment seems
to be the focal point of Rich Homie’s experi-
ence, as the whole room is designed around
the stage, which is right behind the bar. It’s
a cool concept, and thankfully their roster is
talented and nice to listen to.
For drinks, the menu has bottled beers and
cocktails. Your mileage will vary a bit; the
full-on cocktails were a little saccharine, but
single mixers, like the Gin and Tonic, were
spot on. Prices are also in line with similar es-
tablishments. Service was ne, but I wished
they would open a tab or allow me to pay
by the drink from my table—similar bars
have adopted such practices, so it was sort
of jarring to not have those conveniences
available.
Rich Homie does what it does well, even if
it won’t win any contests for innovation. It’s
about as close as one gets to the platonic
ideal of the Chinese-style bar/club, and with
such a distinction also comes the same pro-
nounced pros and cons.
Don’t have to be a “rich homie” to have
a couple drinks; good all-around experi-
ence; great entertainers
Not very innovative; overly sweet
cocktails
Pros:
Cons:
Rich Homie Starry Bar Club
Average Price
per Person
/人均消费:
80RMB
Mike Leaner likes to get dirty but not for
free. He can be reached at
reviews@xianease.com
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Average Price
per Person
/人均消费:
100RMB
Great place to hang out; good food; okay
beer
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,
but not the sincerest form of bar
Pros:
Cons:
Food & Drink
No.29, Tian Shui Jing Jie.
甜水井街29号 (五星小区西门旁)
186-9195-3634
6:30pm - 2:30am
One of the most distinctive canine
behaviors is panting. Dogs do it
when they’re hot, and brachyce-
phalic breeds (like bulldogs) have to do it
pretty much constantly because their noses
have been bred into mush. I ruminate on
this because I wonder what dogs, or pant-
ing, have to do with a new brew pub near
Hanguang Gate. Is it to imply that dogs are
welcome? Is it to imply that the place will
be so hot you’ll be panting? I’m not sure,
and I found no evidence to support either
hypothesis. The Panting Dog is, however, a
pretty decent bar.
First and foremost, I haven’t been to a more
comfortable bar in recent memory. The bar-
room proper is nicely laid out, using the
space well and showing off their bar coun-
ter and brew kit. Seeing as it was a perfect
autumn evening, I chose to sit on their sun
room/patio instead, a glassed-in, porch-ish
area with eclectic couches and wooden pic-
nic tables. The atmosphere was very, very
chilled, allowing me to have long, interest-
ing conversations with my drinking compan-
ion (which is what I prefer to do at bars).
The bar snacks are tasty and more-or-less
affordable as well, making the Panting Dog
a pretty good place for a pint and a nosh.
I could envision myself spending a lot of
nights on that patio holding court.
What bothers me about this place is that, for
all the things that I believe them to be do-
ing right, the other elements at play seem to
be a series of backslides into old stereotypes
about Chinese business (all of my evidence
is circumstantial, so take as many grains of
salt as you need). The menu design is a di-
rect rip-off of a prominent “western food
and beer” place across the city, to the point
where I wondered if they were related (they
aren’t); there were eight beers offered on
the menu, but only four were available, and
those four seemed to be attempts to ape
the four agship recipes of one of this city’s
most famous breweries (their use of a brand
name as a Chinese translation for “IPA” is the
most damning evidence for this).
Conspiracy theories and knock-offs aside, I
have to recommend the Panting Dog. Like,
one to one-and-a-half thumbs up. You
should go, and especially if you’re in that
immediate area this is probably the best op-
tion you’ll have. I greatly enjoyed the atmos-
phere, and the core concept is exactly what
this city’s bar scene needs more of. On the
other hand, the devotion to copying their
would-be competition means they fail to as-
sert a unique identity, drawing unavoidable
parallels to other bars and restaurants that
savvy consumers and craft beer acionados
will almost certainly notice and potentially
nd wanting. I can’t shake the feeling that
it would be so much more if they were more
themselves, and I really hope they head in
that direction because I like this place a lot.
Here’s hoping that these are growing pains,
and that as time goes on the Panting Dog
learns to stand more condently on its own
four legs.
Mike Leaner likes to get dirty but not for
free. He can be reached at
reviews@xianease.com
The Panting Dog
稻壳儿自酿酒馆
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Recipes
1 liter plain or fruit yoghurt 1x 350g can condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla essence 200g digestive or rich tea biscuits, pulverized
75g melted butter 1 small can passion fruit pulp or any cut seasonal fruit
Article by Oomesh Nana
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Although I’m not a huge microwave fan, I have one nonetheless and much like my other kitchen counter tenants, I make
my appliances work for their living.
This cheesecake requires no effort at all and in fact is a poor excuse for cooking, yet the reward is enriching and impressive.
This is perfect for a day when stumped for something sweet and it’s an easy store cupboard SOS. Unlike its palate-cleaving
sibling - the baked cheesecake, this beauty is silky smooth and soul satisfying. I know that I have a lure for alliteration and
there’s no stopping me now. After all, I put the “kitsch” in kitchen. You can put me down now.
Quick
cheesecake
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About Mesh:
“My hands interpret my soul’s craving.” ~ Oomesh Nana
Born with a passion for food, Oomesh, also known as Mesh, is a
natural cook, teacher, inspirer and Chef. Mesh was inspired into the
world of culinary by family and close friends, and has been playing,
cooking, experimenting and creating from the age of 12.
His passion for teaching, sharing and inspiring have led him to
become a world-class in-
structor in the culinary eld.
A true natural in any kitchen,
Mesh enchants people with
his simple, easy-to-cook and
fuss-free approach to food. A
strong believer in good qual-
ity, fresh, local ingredients,
Mesh is always inspired to
try new and creative ways to
make food taste WOW – by
showcasing the ingredients in
their simplest and most basic
forms.
Born in East London, South Africa, Mesh has published 2 recipe books. He is a qualified Chef and Graphic Designer and currently an English
language teacher.
In a medium bowl, mix the biscuit crumbs
and melted butter together. Knuckle down
the sandy rubble into a round microwave-
able dish.
In another bowl, stir together the remain-
ing ingredients.
Pour this into the biscuit base and micro-
wave on high for 5-7 minutes until set but
still having an inner-thigh wobble.
Cool and cover with plastic wrap. Set in the
fridge for 2-3 hours.
To adorn, simply spoon over the passion
fruit pulp or the cut seasonal fruit. Serve.
*Resistance is futile so this can be served warm.
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Address:
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JINKOU
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The holidays are coming, starting this month with Thanksgiving (for the Americans among us) and then kicks into
high gear in December. However, if you’re looking to make some festive comfort foods, or just want some familiar
treats to try to ll the homesick hole in your heart, you might have some trouble. It’s true that more and more inter-
national brands are getting their products in stores, but certain items can be elusive. If you nd yourself on the hunt
for something special from a far-off land, these ve supermarkets might just have what you’re looking for.
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Phone:Hours:
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Phone:Hours:
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麦德龙
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robin’s ca fe is hosting a cocktail party and charity auction as a fundraising event
for little fish
, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of marginalized children in
and around Xi’an. We warmly invite you to join us in support of this good cause! For
more information and for tickets, please contact Ethan by phone at 132 0 1 8 7547 7.
Little Fish’s foreign friends will be volunteers at the event. It will be a formal occa-
sion, so please dress accordingly. We are seeking donations of goods or services to
auction at the fundraiser. Please let us know if you can be of assistance in any way!
公益慈善募捐拍卖会
CHARITY AUCTION
地址：西安曲江创意谷文化产业园LG层69号（万科东方传奇西南）
Qujiang Creative Circle, NO.3 3 6 9, Yanxiang Road, Yanta District.
当日活动安排
Cocktail Party : 7p m
Auction : 8p m
CAFÉ
R BIN’S
ROBIN’S CAFÉ
December 8, 2018
Pre-Sale Ticket : 1 0 0 元
Door Ticket : 1 2 0 元
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Arts & Entertainment
There are few faces that you will see
more than Sun Wukong’s in China.
Whether its movies, tv shows, video
games or theater, Sun Wukong, or the
Monkey King, has made many appearanc-
es. You will often see costumed perform-
ers bearing his likeness through many
tourist spots, dancing and swinging their
mighty plastic stas.
One would think a character of such fame
would have quite a story, but the truth
is that Sun Wukong is a decorated side
kick. Journey to the West is about Tang
Sanzang, a devout Buddhist monk who
is tasked by the Buddha to retrieve holy
scriptures from Vulture Peak, a mountain
located somewhere in India. Sanzang
must bring the scriptures back to China,
called the Eastern Han in the novel, and
achieve enlightenment on the way.
Joining him are three monks who must
atone for sins they have committed. The
rst one he meets is the one and only
Sun Wukong, a erce, hotheaded monkey
with many magical powers and unparal-
leled martial skills. The second is Zhu Ba-
jie, a greedy, lazy, but good-hearted man
who looks like a pig. Last, Sanzang meets
Sha Wujing, a stoic ogre, who is the quiet
one of the group. Together, they spend
17 years trekking through China, India,
and many other central Asian countries in
search of holy scriptures. They ght many
demons, escape many kidnappings, and
solve many great riddles.
Luckily, they are assisted along the way
by an all star cast of holy beings, from Lao
Zi, founder of Taoism to Guanyin, the bo-
dhisattva of compassion, who lends her
wisdom and power. There are many oth-
ers who lend a hand to this band on the
monk’s journey to achieve enlightenment.
On their quest, they nd a village that’s in-
habited only by women and a mountain
covered in re among the many other tri-
als they face.
Like many old Chinese novels, Journey to
the West is inspired by true events. Tang
Sanzang is based on the famous Xuan-
zang, a Buddhist monk who lived during
the early times of the Tang Dynasty. Unim-
pressed with the quality of Buddhist scrip-
tures translated to Chinese, Xuanzang
set out to study abroad and bring back
translated texts. Xuanzang left Chang’an
(now Xi’an) in 639 AD, spent the next year
travelling to India, and then the next 13
years in India, studying scriptures. Xuan-
zang returned to Chang’an in 646 AD with
many scriptures and notes. He led the
construction of the Big Wild Goose Pago-
da to store the holy texts. Xuanzang did all
of this while the Emperor Taizong banned
all Chinese citizens from travel. Lucky for
Xuanzang, he returned a hero and was not
charged with any crimes.
The novel version of events is credited
to Wu Cheng’en, although that has been
debated by some scholars. Wu takes Xu-
anzang’s account of events, Great Tang Re-
cords on the Western Regions, and adds
many Chinese folk tales and characters
from famous Chinese myths to make an
epic retelling of Xuanzang’s quest to nd
the scriptures. Much of the novel’s plot
usually breaks down like this: Sanzang is
kidnapped by some evil force, be it a de-
mon or angry spirit. Wukong and friends
must come up with a way to save them.
Wukong and Zhu Bajie argue, then Wu-
kong saves Sanzang, usually with some
Journey to the West
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divine help or through wit. Much of the novel documents their
journey to India, with the rst few chapters covering the origin
of Sun Wukong and his antics in Heaven, and the last chapter
quickly wrapping up the return journey.
Religion and philosophy are deeply rooted in the novel, with Tao-
ism, Buddhism, and Confucianism all under the microscope. Sun
Wukong begins the novel as a Taoist, using those techniques to
threaten the stability of Heaven. He is defeated by the Buddha,
who assists the Jade Emperor in stopping Wukong’s destruc-
tion. He is then converted to Buddhism, to atone for the chaos
he caused. However, he never gives up his Taoist powers, and
oftentimes it is these powers that save the group from death.
Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing are also Buddhist converts. They also
had positions in the Heavenly government but, like Wukong, the
positions were pretentious and truly held no power. They too use
much of the knowledge of Taoism to ght demons and protect
Sanzang.
In fact, the only true Buddhist, that is to say the one who has fol-
lowed the path since birth (with some divine intervention every
once in a while), is Sanzang and he is portrayed as the least ca-
pable of defending himself and is often crying and panicking. It
is only with the help of these Taoist masters who are now Bud-
dhists that Sanzang is even able to sleep at night. Sanzang, while
physically and mentally weak at times, is not a just a walking plot
device, but has a good heart and is very studious in scripture.
These traits also help when the brute force of the Monkey King
doesn’t do much good. He is able to convince people to help
them and hides the fact that Wukong, Bajie, Wujing are all walk-
ing monsters from scared townspeople and kings. The unity of
Taoism and Buddhism and the message that these two schools
of thought work best together is one of the big themes of the
novel. Both Buddhist and Taoist deities lend help to the group on
numerous occasions, even together in some conicts. The group
ghts both Buddhist and Taoist demons and enemies.
While the three ghters of the group are Buddhist on the jour-
ney, they do not lose their Taoist teachings as a part of it. There
are chapters where a group of Buddhists or Taoists oppress one
another, and it is only after they have run-ins with Sanzang and
friends are they able to reconcile or end the conict once and
for all.
It is not only religion that is looked at in Journey to the West;
Imperial bureaucracy is often criticized throughout. The group
manages to kill a lot of demons and witches, but they are just
as often held up by corrupt kings, inept guards, and local up-
risings. Many of the times that Sanzang is captured are due to
some legal trouble and he is detained by the imperial guards,
with Wukong and the others having to use their diplomatic skills
at times, though rarely.
Journey to the West is a dense book. With a hundred chapters
and over a thousand pages, this one will take a while. It is much
like The Odyssey, Heracles, and other ancient myths and epics.
Journey to the West was rst written much later than the Greek,
Mesopotamian, and Roman classics, but its structure and themes
are very similar, especially in it’s “Hero’s Journey” narrative struc-
ture. It is denitely worth a read, but don’t expect to nish this in
a couple days.
Malcolm Aquino has been exploring China for the last two years. If there
is beautiful scenery and delicious food, chances are he’s been there.
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Arts & Entertainment
METAL SHOWCASE
NOV.9th (FRI) - WUQIONG LIVEHOUSE
If you’re a bit of a metalhead and are actively seeking out new
bands, might I suggest this metal show at Wuqiong? This triple bill
consists of Chinese bands The Will on Kill, Fallout and HyperSlash.
The former two are more “core” than the inside of an apple, with
all the requisite breakdowns and interplay between guttural and
clean vocals that implies—but the latter more or less dees classi-
cation. HyperSlash sounds kind of like if HORSE the Band listened to
one or two Maximum the Hormone records—synth-heavy, spastic
and bold. I haven’t decided if that means HyperSlash is actually any
good, but I denitely can’t accuse them of being boring.
SPARROW
NOV.10th (Sat) - 1935 LIVEHOUSE
My undying affection for post-rock is well-documented in this col-
umn, and so it continues with China’s Sparrow. Like a lot of Main-
lander bands in this genre, Sparrow tends to shy away from the
bombastic crescendos and Jurassic Park soundtrack-style dynamics
that are usually hallmarks of the genre. However, where a lot of
other bands would commit to monotony and “atmosphere” they’ve
been adding a bit of texture to their sound, with synth strings and
more noodling guitar leads. All-in-all, a recent album cover, depict-
ing waves lapping up on a quiet beach, paints the best picture: it’s a
gentler ebb and ow, a pleasant one to let wash over you.
WORLDSERVICE PROJECT
NOV.24th (Sat) - WUQIONG LIVEHOUSE
It would be tempting to describe UK-based WorldService Project
as a ska band that’s taking the wrong kind of drugs, but that’s
an oversimplication of their sound (although, maybe not by too
much?). These self-described “jazz-punks” hem a lot of disparate
inuences into their music, such as surf rock, big band, punk, funk
and ska. Since I’m not a jazz acionado I couldn’t tell you exactly
where the “jazz” ts in, outside of a few bridges and breakdowns,
but it’s felt throughout their work in the loose song structures that
have more than a whiff of jazz’s improvisational spirit. Brooding and
uncompromising, WorldService Project may just be the most unique
band to roll through this month and are worth a look—even if they
sometimes sound like a Tuesday-night jazz bar house band falling
down the stairs.
Article by Tim King
Tim King is the editor-in-chief of Xianease Magazine
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Then I ask myself the same question.
-Harun Yahya
Article by Sima Monina
Travel
HITTING THE
SLOPES IN
KAZAKHSTAN
With winter on the way, and
the copious amounts of vaca-
tion time that come with it, it’s
high time to start planning your geta-
way. I don’t know about you, but I miss a
proper winter with all the perks—not the
gloomy, grey, cold and polluted setting
straight out of an urban disaster movie we
normally get around here. I know, I sound
extremly critical, but where I come from,
winter isn’t only cold, but it has snow, blue
skies, breathtaking white landscapes and,
most importantly, skiing. And surprise,
surprise, there is a direct, aordable ve-
hour ight from Xi’an to exactly where I
came from, Kazakhstan. It isn’t on many
people’s skiing bucket list. It’s their loss,
and a gain for those who dare to go there.
It denitely has all the facilities to clas-
sify as a winter skiing destination. You
are guaranteed to nd gorgeous, hidden
slopes, a lack of crowds and bewitching
views barely known to rest of the world.
Ski season in Kazakhstan runs from De-
cember to March.
Our direct ight is to Almaty, which is a
perfect destination if it’s your rst trip to
the Stans. I mean, it was good enough for
Prince Harry a few years ago, it should be
good enough for you. Almaty is known for
mild weather throughout, which makes
for sunny, delightful days on the slope, but
thawing may be an issue on the edges of
the season. There are many small ski re-
sorts in proximity of the city, specialized
for either beginners or skiers of an out-
standing aptitude. I suggest you to check
out Lesnaya Skazka, Ak Bulak, Pioneer and
Shymbulak ski resorts.
Shymbulak is the biggest and the most
versitile. It is arguably the best in the area
or, according to some sources, in all of
Central Asia, due to being the Alpine Ski-
ing venue during the 2011 Asian Winter
Games. It’s located 3200 metres above
sea level in the upper part of Medeu Val-
ley, 25 kilometres from the city center and
is accessable by bus (number 12) and the
world’s third-largest gondola. The bot-
tom part of the same valley is an outdoor
speed skating and bandy rink if you fancy
visiting. Once at Shymbulak, you can en-
joy eight pistes stretching 15km (9 miles).
If you haven’t had your ll after a day’s
worth of skiing, head back up the moun-
tain for a night ski session, which happens
twice a week. Notably, there are also a few
good vertical descents o-piste which are
accessible. The resort provides heli-skiing
packages; they’re pricey, but signicantly
cheaper in comparison to Europe and Ja-
pan, so well worth it. You can even nd an
English speaking ski instructor if you wish,
as well as rent any equipment you need
up the mountain but, naturally, it is much
cheaper to rent it from one of the ski
shops down in Almaty. A day ski pass will
cost you from 90 to 130 RMB and a round-
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trip on the gondola will set you back 50 RMB. Accommodation
options are versatile, as it’s so close to the city. You can stay at the
resort itself or nd a hotel/hostel within your budget and enjoy
Almaty’s lively nightlife while you’re at it. A fun fact about Almaty:
almost every car in here is an unocial taxi, so feel free to ag
down any vehicle to get around.
Another destination, for more adventurous types craving o-the-
beaten-path places should head to Eastern Kazakhstan, to the
Altai mountains in Ridder and Oskemen. It’s a 90-minute ight
from Almaty to Oskemen and 130 km by car, bus, train to Ridder.
Expect temperatures to drop here; -30ºC is normal in this neck of
the woods. A big plus, there is always snow here in winter, and a
lot of it. Your skiing options in Oskemen are Nurtau, a little 2-piste
skiing resort with accommodations, spa, snowcat, and Altay Alps
with about the same package. They both cater mostly to begin-
ners and those who ski for leisure.
Freeriders and the super-advanced should look into Ridder, an
old mining town. There are 3 resorts nearby: Edelweiss, Stardust
Camp and Ridderhutte. Ridderhutte is the most famous among
them, where the Kazakhstan National Skiing Team trains o sea-
son. The slopes there are 2000 metres high, and can support 1.5 to
2 hours of uninterrupted downhill skiing. There are no heli- rides
here, but lots of routes for o-piste ights down on untouched
powder. While there, to switch it up and to immerse yourself into
a unique wild winter wonderland, book some time with the Kli-
movka Recreation Center: private, wooden, rustic looking cab-
ins ranging from old Russian village style (brrr, toilet outside) to
high-end executive class ones (the Kazakhstani president likes
to go there sometimes) just 10 km away from the West Altay Na-
tion Reserve. Here you can enjoy cross-country skiing, amazing
country-style food, authentic Russian hospitality, horse trekking,
hunting, stunning views, being lost to the modern world (no cell
reception) and a banya – a Russian-style bathhouse. They will
make your trip planning easier too, they provide a transfer from
the Oskemen airport and they speak English.
So maybe it is time to say “no” to an old and familiar Thailand
and get some wow unique travelling stories for your friends. It’s
up to you.
Sima is an expatriate from Kazakhstan who has stayed in Xi’an for too long.
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The most famous sites related to Buddhism in the area are obviously the Wild Goose Pagodas, both Big and Small, but ac-
tive temples are dotted across the city. If you’re interested in checking out Xi’an’s spiritual side, here are four you can visit.
Daci’en temple was built in 648, commissioned by Emper-
or Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty in memory of his mother,
Empress Zhangsun. Xuanzang, the famous monk from the
Journey to the West
, was placed in charge of it when it was
completed, and it was during this tenure that he oversaw
construction of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It has operated
continuously since that time, and in the past few decades it
has been showered with distinctions and accolades, rst des-
ignated in the rst group of Major Historical and Cultural Sites
in Shaanxi in 1961, then as a AAAA-level tourist site by the
China National Tourism Administration in 2001, before nally
being added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in
2014 (along with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda).
Address: Ci’en Road No.1, Yanta.
Price: 40RMB
Open Hour: 9:00am-5:00pm
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With a history spanning back more than 1700 years, Daxing
Shan is one of the oldest temples in the city. Its heyday was
during the Tang Dynasty, and is now considered to be the cra-
dle of Chinese Esoteric Buddhism. However, this important site
was nearly lost to history after the Tang Dynasty—ravaged by
war and natural disasters, it faded into obscurity until it was
rediscovered during the Ming Dynasty and eventually rebuilt.
It’s now a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike,
notably including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who
stopped by with Xi Jinping during a state visit.
大兴善寺
DAXINGSHAN TEMPLE
Address: No.55, Shansi West Street, Xiaozhaixing.
Price: Free Open Hour: 8:00am-5:00pm
Address: NO.1 Tielumiaocun, Xiying Road.
Price: Free Open Hour: 9:00am-5:00pm
Address: NO. 125 of Xibeiyi Road.
Price: 20RMB Open Hour: 8:00am-6:00pm
Qinglong Temple has a similar story to Daxingshan Temple,
in that it was nearly destroyed and lost forever in 1086 during
the Northern Song Dynasty. It was renovated fairly recently (in
the 1980s) with eye-catching Tang Dynasty architecture. This
1500-year-old temple, located just northeast of the Big Wild
Goose Pagoda, has strong ties with Japanese Shingon Bud-
dhism, which explains the multitude of cherry blossom trees
that are spectacular to behold when they bloom in the spring.
Established in 1705 during the Qing Dynasty, Guangren Tem-
ple was constructed to provide accommodations to Tibetan
Buddhist leaders and a place to practice their faith. It’s the
only Tibetan Buddhist temple around—you’ve probably seen
its striking golden roofs from atop the city wall. It’s had a tu-
multuous history during the 20th Century and was damaged
in the 1930s, but it has been protected under the auspices
of the State Council of China since a renovation in the 1950s.
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The base is named Xi’an 422.907 Small Animal Rescue
Center because many of the dogs living here were rescued
from the butcher’s knife on April 22, 2015 and September
7, 2015. When they were found, some of the dogs were
crushed to death, and the remaining dogs were howling
from sadness and anxiety. 422.907 Base dogs were all
sick and/or pregnant at that time and needed medical
attention. Since the day of our encounter, our hearts have
been closely tied to these unfortnate lives. At that mo-
ment, we decided to build a base to care for these dogs.
Every morning it’s mainly about cleaning their bedding
and changing their water, as well as supervising them
so they don’t ght. In the afternoon it’s about break-
ing steamed bread and dicing chicken or mixing meat
donated by volunteers with the dog food. Because we
can’t afford expensive dog food, we buy the cheapest
dog food, so we have to mix some meat in it in order to
make it cheaper. It’s not ideal, but the dogs can at least
get some better nutrition. By about 4:00pm, more than
At present, it’s an open garden, except for some de-
formed boards laid on the ground to protect against
dampness, and some donated old quilts and clothes.
There is not much facility for me to express in words.
20 large bowls have been served, so as to avoid ghts
over food as much as possible. After that, the dishes are
washed and disinfected, and the whole garden has to be
disinfected once a day. We repeat this work, day after day.
What’s the history of the shelter?
How many animals are in your care?
What is the care routine like?
What are your current facilities?
[Editor’s note: This interview has been translated from its original Chinese and edited for grammar and clarity.]
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FOR THE LOVE
OF DOGS
The 422.907 Dog Shelter has been ghting
for abandoned and abused dogs in Xi’an for
three years now. Recently, however, they’ve
come upon hard times; at the end of Septem-
ber, the owners were served a notice that
they would be evicted from their property—
meaning that their current base would cease
to exist, and the more than 150 dogs in their
care are in danger of becoming homeless.
We spoke with their director, Mimi, to talk
about the shelter’s past, present and future,
and also about how you can get involved.
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The biggest challenge right now is nding a suitable
rental, preferably one that has three acres of land, as
well as covering relocation costs after receiving the reloca-
tion notice. We expect this will cost as much as 150000
to 200000RMB.
What are the greatest challenges in run-
ning the shelter?
The greatest pleasure is to continue these lives and ght
for them.
What are the greatest joys of running the
shelter?
I really don’t know how to talk about how people can
help, because there are so many places we need help,
such as helping us with the relocation fund, helping the
dogs with their rations, or having time to visit and care
for them at the base, or adopting a dog, or even getting
more attention on WeChat. We are waiting for help. Big
or small, every little bit helps.
WebSIte: http://907.dwjz.group
WeChat: mimi-99957380, Lj2797588511
telephONe: 157 2197 8350
How can people help the shelter?
CONTACT INFO
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BY ANY OTHER NAME:
We, your China-curious friends at Xianease, never stop being fascinated by things from abroad that are filtered through
the prism of the Chinese language and culture. Many moons ago, we told you about how big companies like Starbucks and
BMW have fashioned themselves to be more attractive to the Chinese; we’re going to be doing that again, but instead of
focusing on big international brands themselves, we’re going to now be focusing on specific well-known products (in this
case, junk food) and the meanings behind their Putonghua translations.
If you’re new to this game, you should first know that there are three basic ways to approach translating a brand into
Chinese: creating a phonetic sound-alike, forgetting about sound-alikes and focusing on meaning, or being a hero and
managing to do both at once. We’ll be going over all three.
Community
There’s a certain simplicity in making a product’s Chinese name
homophonous. The new name is sure to be unique, but it could
be hard to remember, or there could be too many characters
(most good brands stick to three or fewer characters), or your
invented name could have unintended and negative connota-
tions (like when search engine Bing launched in China with a
name that sounded like “illness”). However, there are lots of
companies and products that have avoided these pitfalls and
found success on Mainland shelves.
PEPSI
CHINESE: 百事 PINYIN: bǎi shì
Pepsi, the ofcial drink of people who don’t think Coke is giving them Type-2
Diabetes fast enough, is a constant presence in convenience store coolers and
fast food drink fountains in the Mainland. The characters in the Chinese name
are simple: 百 means “one hundred” and 事 is often translated as “matter,” as in
“有事” (“I have something to do”) or “没事” (“No problem”). Thus, its Chinese
name remains a slanted cognate of its English name, as the two together aren’t
exactly dripping with substance or meaning. On the other hand, it never stops
being amusing to think of this as “100 Problems” Cola (which would explain why
Jay-Z stopped at 99 Problems).
Junk Food
In TranSlaTIon
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As we just demonstrated, even names
focused on maintaining consistent verbal
branding have to be cognizant of meaning.
However, sometimes sound-alikes are more
trouble than they’re worth, and a company
will just throw out any notion of making
a homophone and try to more directly tell
Chinese consumers what they’re in for.
PrInGlES
CHINESE: 品客 PINYIN: pǐn kè
There’s not a whole lot of cleverness inherent to Pringles’ Chinese name. It sounds
close enough, but neither 品 (“product”) or 客 (“customer”) come close to de-
scribing its trademark of bizarrely uniform potato swooshes in a shipping tube.
However, Pringles are a product ostensibly meant for customers so, in that respect,
it’s an entirely apt name.
laYS
CHINESE: 乐事 PINYIN: lè shì
Lays is famous for its classic potato chips, but the Chinese characters in the trans-
lated name aren’t super descriptive. It starts with “乐” ( “enjoyable/pleasurable”)
and ends, like Pepsi, with “事.” Translated more literally, it means “a fun thing.” It’s
unclear how fun a potato chip can be on its own, but with the dozens of wild and
wacky avors lining supermarket shelves, it would appear that Lays is trying to be
pleasurable to everyone under the sun (for real, who eats blueberry potato chips?).
orEo
CHINESE: 奥利奥 PINYIN:ào lì ào
Oreo’s Chinese sound-alike is pretty spot on (NB: most “r” consonants end
up with “l” sounds in Chinese-language cognates, just like this). The char-
acters involved don’t really have a lot of meaning, but the sound they make
is pleasing and catchy, helping it to stick out in the minds of local consumers. If you’re interested
though, Google translated the characters as “Oh! Prot! Oh!” which is probably what Oreo’s
founders were saying when they realized they’d gotten away with ripping off Hydrox.
ToBlEronE
CHINESE: 三角巧克力 PINYIN: sān jiǎo qiǎo kè lì
MEANING: Triangle chocolate
First in this category is Swiss-born chocolate bar Toblerone. It’s primarily known for its
distinctive shape, a ridge of triangular protrusions that make it look a lot like a saw made
of chocolate. Localizers leaned into this notoriety, as 三角 (“triangle,” more literally “three
angles”) and 巧克力 (the Putonghua borrow word for “chocolate”) couldn’t possibly be
any more on-the-nose descriptive.
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PlanTErS
CHINESE: 绅士牌 PINYIN: shēn shì pái
MEANING: Gentleman
While you might be familiar with Planters, the Chinese name might give you
some pause. 绅士牌 means “gentleman”; what could possibly be gentlemanly
about nuts? You might wrack your brain for hours wondering about that—then,
just before the point of insanity, you remember Mr. Peanut, Planters’ perennial,
monocle-wearing, one-percenter of a mascot. As far as peanuts are concerned,
he seems to be the most gentlemanly of the bunch, so the name ts.
CHIPS aHoY
CHINESE: 趣多多 PINYIN:qù duō duō
MEANING: Fun
Chips Ahoy’s Chinese name gets machine translated down to “fun.” While you’ll
never hear a local utter these three syllables to describe something as being fun,
this machine translation comes down to a certain interpretation of the characters
involved. 趣 is somewhere in the ballpark of “interesting,” while 多多 would be
“more and more.” It stands to reason that something more and more interesting
could be described as “fun,” but it’s more likely that, as in its English name, this is a
reference to all of the chocolate chips you’ll nd embedded in one of their cookies.
BurGEr kInG
WHoPPEr
CHINESE: 皇堡 PINYIN:huáng bǎo
MEANING: Emperor burger
In an attempt to underline their claim as the king of all hamburgers, Burger
King’s signature burger refers to itself as the “emperor burger.” 皇 means
emperor and 堡 is part of 汉堡 (hàn bǎo, the borrow word for “hamburger”),
though on its own堡 means “fortress” or “castle.” While it’s not directly ref-
erencing a large size like its English name, the Whopper, there is still a certain
sense of largeness and grandeur in its Chinese translation.
MCdonald’S BIG MaC
CHINESE: 巨无霸 PINYIN:jù wú bà
MEANING: Huge
When asked to ponder the meaning of the Big Mac’s Chinese name, one of our
Chinese staffers started laughing. “Every word means huge!” she said between
laughs. There are a couple of fun ways to dissect this name, starting character-
by-character: 巨 means “huge” or “giant,” 无 means “without” and 霸 has been
used historically to mean “tyrant.” Altogether, this could be interpreted to mean
“big without being tyrannical,” which one would suppose is a fair way to describe
a Big Mac. Combined, the phrase just means “huge,” but is only understood
nowadays in the context of fast food hamburgers.
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dorIToS
CHINESE: 多力多滋 PINYIN: duō lì duō zī
MEANING: More powerful, more nourishing
Food and beverages sold in the Mainland are often more successful when advertised for their os-
tensible health benets, which makes it unsurprising that Doritos tries that angle with its Chinese
name. Anyone who’s been sad or drunk enough to house an entire bag of Cool Ranch would tell
you that Doritos neither make you feel powerful nor nourished, but it’s 2018 and big corporations
are allowed to say whatever nonsense they want to consumers without repercussions, so triangle
chips covered in orange sawdust are nourishing now. Big points for cleverness though.
HErSHEY’S CHoColaTE
CHINESE: 好时巧克力 PINYIN: hǎo shí qiǎo kè lì MEANING: Good mes
There’s something classic and pure about Hershey’s milk chocolate—a sweet, no-frills treat
that just about everyone enjoys year-round. Their Chinese name follows that idea, as I’m sure
the people at Hershey’s would claim that any time is a good time for Hershey’s, or that any
time can become a good time as long as there’s some Hershey’s around.
The previous two methods have their advantages, but the most masterful
brand localizations manage to do both at once, porting their verbal brand-
ing into the Chinese language while imparting their name with coherent,
brand-relevant meaning.
PErrIEr
CHINESE: 巴黎水 PINYIN:bā lí shuǐ
MEANING: Paris water
Perrier is not made in Paris. Paris is essentially as far from Vergèze,
the place where Perrier is bottled, as it can be while still being
in France. However, this fancy sparkling
beverage borrows the cachet of the City
of Lights to better sell to Chinese con-
sumers, who nd Paris synonymous with
romance and fanciness, and generally
nd France to be synonymous with Paris.
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Please contact her to order and ar-
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Lost Plate Food Tours is looking
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We have a family friend with a taxi that
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The XIANEASE Halloween Pub Crawl
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Nightlife - Entertainment / Cafes
We have lots more listings online. Either use your smart phone and scan the QR code
or go to www.xianease.com/xianguide to check them all out!!!
Entertainment
BARS
· Brewery
仙麦鲜酿啤酒
H11 #9 Yannan 1 Lu, Man Di Guang
Chang Xi Ce
雁南一路9号曼蒂广场西侧
Phone: (029) 8955 7872
Hours: 10:00pm - Midnight
· The Belgian Bar
杰诺比利时酒吧
F7 #69 Shun Cheng Nan Lu
(East Side Inside The South Gate)
南门里顺城南路69号
Phone: (029) 8726 4019
Hours: 12noon - 2:00am
· Chateau De Coiffe Nivolle
珂霓城堡
French Wine, Salamis, Cheeses Hams,
Home made Bread.
H4 2F, Xi’an Yang Guang Interna-
tional Hotel, #177, Jiefang Lu)
解放路177号西安阳光国际大
酒店2F
Phone: 180-9180-3800 (Raphael）
139-9283-0634 (Melanie）
Hours: 2:00pm - Midnight
· De Fu Lou Cafe & Bar
德福楼
F7 #39 De Fu Xiang (Bar Street)
南门里德福巷39号
Phone: (029) 8721 0025
Hours: 10:00pm - 2:00am
· MC Whiskey & Cocktail Bar
MC麦坊酒廊
C8 #19, Laodong Nan Lu.
西安市劳动南路19号
(劳动南路与高新路十字东北角)
Phone: 132-0183-6996
Hours: 8:00pm - 2:00am
· Mix Bar 迷吧
H10 #66 Cien Road, Qujiang
New District
曲江新区慈恩路66号
Phone: (029) 6568 6568
Hours: 8:00pm - Midnight
· Malt Hall Craft Beer
麦芽堂精酿啤酒餐吧
A11 Xiang Shu Jie Qu, Southwest
Corner of Fenghui Nan Lu and Keji 6
Lu Intersection, Gaoxin District
高新区沣惠南路与科技六路十
字西南角橡树街区（百事特威
酒店楼下)
Phone: (029) 8845 6484
181-9200-7980
Hours: 3:00pm - 2:00am
KTV
· Fantasy KTV
真爱范特西KTV
J7 #159, Xingqing Nan Lu
碑林区兴庆南路159号
Phone: (029) 8813 1234
Restaurants
CAFES
· Olive Cafe 橄榄咖啡
K7 5 South Jinhua Lu, East of Xi’an,
University of Technology East Gate
Footbridge
金花南路5号理工大学东门过街
天桥对面
Hours: 9:00am - 11:00pm
Phone: (029) 6224 9208
· Sculpting in Time
雕刻时光
Spacious and comfortable cafe
I7 NO.41,Shida Road,Yanta District
雁塔区师大路41号2楼 (外国语
大学正门往东100米)
Phone: (029) 8522 8182
· U-Café 优咖啡
A7 2F, Block B, Jing Xin
Business Square, #19, Dazhai Lu,
Yanta District.
雁塔区大寨路19号晶鑫商业广
场B座2F
Phone: (029) 8133 8869
Hours: 11:00am - 9:30pm
WESTERN
· Isola del Nord
Italian Restaurant
Isola del Nord
意大利餐厅
Isola del Nord is one of those places that
once you set foot in you realize that you
are in for a good meal.
F5 11F, K.I.Tower, 1 Xihuamen
西安市西华门凯爱大厦11层
Phone: (029) 8720 1501/1502
Hours: 11:30am - 3:00pm (L.O. 2:00pm)
5:30pm - 10:00pm (L.O. 9:15pm)
· Burger King 汉堡王
F5 B1, Exit C, Bei Da Jie
Stop, Subway Line 2
地铁二号线北大街站C出口
B1层
Phone:(029) 8738 8321
Hours: 8:00am - 10:00pm
· 莲 Lotus
I11 North of Starbucks, South Gate
of Tang Paradise, Qujiang District
曲江大唐芙蓉园南门星巴克
北侧
Phone: (029) 8966 0066
Hours: 11:00am - Midnight
· Leban 乐班
A12 NO.4 Tangyan Nan Lu, High-
tech Zone.
唐延南路4号 绿地笔克国际会
展中心 乐班餐厅
Phone: (029) 6861 1082
Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm
F7 G/F Block B, Chang’an Metropolis
center, No.88 Nanguan Zheng Street
Beilin District
碑林区南关正街88号长安国际
广场B座G层
Phone: (029) 8765 1617
Hours: 9:00am - 11:00pm
I11 B1, No.1 Building, Jinying Plaza,
Furong South Road, Qujiang District
曲江新区芙蓉南路芙蓉新天地1
号楼负一层
Phone: (029) 8983 2611
Hours: 9:00am - 11:00pm
· Westhouse Kitchen & Bar
西屋
A6-1-10105 Xin Le Hui, Great Tang
All Day Mall Southeaast Corner of
Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Square
大雁塔南广场东南角大唐不
夜城 新乐汇A6-1-10105（必胜
客东）
Phone: (029) 8983 3943
Hours: 11:00am - Midnight
· Hacker - PschorrBrauhaus
德国赫佰仕啤酒坊
B9 No. 16 Gaoxin 4 Lu,
Gaoxin District
西安高新区高新四路16号
Phone: (029) 6568 2399
Hours: 11:30am - Midnight
www.hacker-pschorr-brauhaus.com
· DÚO Spanish Authentic
Cuisine
DÚO 西班牙主题餐厅
I11 No. 1666 Qujiangchi Xi Lu, Qu
Jiang New District
曲江新区曲江池西路1666号
Phone: (029) 6821 6666 / 6825
Hours: 11:30am - 2:00pm
5:30pm - 10:00pm
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· Fanier 费尼餐厅
Authentic American Restaurant
Burgers, Pasta, Brunch and MORE!
F10 7F, Saga International Shopping
Center, Xiao Zhai, Xi’an
西安赛格国际购物中心七层
Phone: (029) 8932 9216
Hours: 10:00am - 9:30pm
· Dolce Vita
罗马假日意大利餐厅
G5 319 Dongxin Jie
西安市东新街319号
Phone: (029) 8792 8888 Ext. 4018
Hours: 11:30am - 2:30pm (Lunch)
5:30pm - 10:00pm (Dinner)
D3 1F, East gate of G Park, No.22,
Xing Huo Road.
星火路22号老城根G-Park东门北
侧1层32号
Phone: (029) 6569 5601
Hours: 10:30am - 10:30pm
· BanToo
班图南非红酒西餐厅
A12 2F, Bolck B, Ling Hai Da Sha, Lv
Di, No.1, Jin Ye Road.
锦业路1号绿地领海大厦B座2楼
Phone: (029) 6236 5323
Hours: 10:00am - 11:00pm
PIZZA
· L’acquolina in bocca
阿果里呐
B12 #5 Taibai Nan Lu, Zi Wei Shang
Ceng, 2nd, east building, shop
no.20107
高新区太白南路5号紫薇尚层东
2号楼20107
Phone: (029) 8889 4573
Hours: 11:00am - 8:00pm (Sunday off)
INDIAN
· Ganges Indian Restaurant
恒河印度餐厅
A11 Happy mall food
court. East of South Square of Big
Wild Goose Pagoda Yanta Distric
雁塔区雁塔南路大雁塔南广
场东南角 (新乐汇美食广场北
门内)
Phone: (029) 8931 8440
177-9228-5586
Hours: 11:00am - 11:00pm
JAPANESE
· Mai Restaurant
舞亚洲餐厅
H11 #66 Cien Road, Qujiang New
District
曲江新区慈恩路66号
Phone: (029) 6568 6568
Hours: 11:30am - 2:00pm
5:30pm - 10:00pm
· Inimitable Restaurant
旺角创意餐厅
Japanese cuisine; BBQ; Dessert.
A11 Block C, Wangzuo Xian Dai
Cheng, Keji 5 Lu, Gaoxin
科技五路旺座现代城C座
Phone: (029) 8878 5478
Hours: 11:00am - 2:00pm
5:00pm - 9:30pm
KOREAN
· Tudari 土大力
F6 2F, INTIME Shopping Mall, #48
Xida Jie
西大街48号银泰广场2楼
Phone: (029) 8727 1264
Hours: 11:00am - 11:00pm
CHINESE
· 醉长安
G6 #56, Shu Yuan Gate.
书院门56号
Phone: (029) 8728 1828
Hours: 11:00am - 9:00pm
THAI FOOD
· Thai Flavours
泰极香珑
D3 G Park #47,Xinghuo Road,
Lianhu District
星火路22号老城根G-Park1层
Phone: (029) 6569 5868
Hours: 11:00am - Midnight (Weekdays)
11:00am - 2:00am (Weekends)
VEGETARIAN
· Tianlong Vegetarian
天龙宝严素食馆
G10 #1 Yanta Xi Lu
雁塔西路1号
Phone: (029) 8526 6880
Hours: 11:00am - 9:00pm
HOTPOT
· Hai Di Lao 海底捞
H10 #11, South of Yanta Lu
雁塔路南段11号
Phone: (029) 8553 6971
Hours: 10:30am - 3:00am
B8 3F, Gao Ke Buliding, #1 Gaoxin
4 Lu
高新四路1号高科广场3楼
Phone: (029) 8836 1337
Hours: 10:30am - 3:00am
DESSERT
· Godiva 歌帝梵
F7 1F, Block A, Ginwa, No.336, East
of Huan Cheng South Road.
环城南路东段336号世纪金花A
座1层G1区
Phone: (029) 8935 8615
Hours: 10:00am - 10:00pm
Shopping
FOREIGN GOODS
· Ole’ 精品超市
F7 B1, Wang Fu Jiang Bai Huo, #88,
Nan Guan Zheng Jie.
南关正街88号王府井百货B1层
Phone: (029) 8765 1821
· Metro 麦德龙超市
Western Supermarket located next to
the TV tower in the South of Xi’an. This
is one of the best places in Xi’an to
purchase imported food such as cheese,
beer, wine, meats and those hard to nd
ingredients.
F12 #86 Chan’ an Road, 50 meters
to the TV Tower
长安南路86号，临近电视塔
SHOPPING CENTERS
· Ginwa Shopping Center
世纪金花购物中心
F6 #1 Xida Jie next to the Bell Tower
西大街1号钟鼓楼广场
Phone: (029) 8763 1708
C9 #55 Keji Road
科技路55号
Phone: (029) 6296 1099
Hours: 10:00am - 10:00pm
TEA MARKETS
· Ren He Tea Market
人和茶叶市场
#101 Changle Zhong Road
长乐中路101号
CLOTHING MARKETS
· Bai Hui Market
百汇市场
F9 Bai Hui Market, Chang’an Lu
长安中路 百汇市场
SPORTING GOODS
· DECATHLON
迪卡侬 (南二环店)
D9 Opposite of Xidian University
North Gate,Tai Bai lu Kou, South 2rd
Ring Road.
南二环太白路口(西安电子科技
大学北门对面)
Phone: (029) 6282 6888
· Five Ring Outlets
五环工厂店
C9 #18 Gaoxin Lu
高新路18号
J7 South of Er Huan Dong Lu
东二环与咸宁西路交叉十字
Restaurants / Shopping
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HEALTH GOOD
· Lao Bai Xing Medicine Store
老百姓大药房
F5 Bei Da Jie Intersection
北大街十字
Phone: (029) 8721 1888
APPLIANCE CENTER
· Suning Home Appliance
苏宁电器
F5 #23 Lianhu Lu
莲湖路23号
Phone: (029) 8731 9196
Hours: 9:30am - 7:00pm
FURNITURE MARKET
· IKEA
宜家家居
Southeast Corner of San Qiao
Overpass,San Qiao Xin Jie.
三桥新街三桥立交东南角
Phone: 400-800-2345
· Da Ming Gong Furniture
Center
大明宫建材家具城
#180 Tai Hua Bei Road
太华北路180号
Phone: (029) 8811 6666
Hours: 9:30am - 6:00pm
ANTIQUE MARKETS
· Ba Xian An Antique Market
八仙庵古玩市场
I6 Ba Xian An, An Ren Fang, Bei Lin
District
新城区安仁坊八仙庵
· Shu Yuan Gate
书院门
F7 Shu Yuan Gate Inside South Gate
南门里书院门
BOOK SHOP
· Qu Jiang Book Store
曲江书城
I11 Fu Rong Xin Tian Di, #1,Fu Rong
South Road, Qu Jiang New District.
曲江新区芙蓉南路1号芙蓉新
天地
Phone: (029) 8955 8183
· Bell Tower Book Store
钟楼新华书店
G6 #337 East Avenue
东大街377号
Phone: (029) 8721 6194
PLANT MARKET
· Yanta Flower Market
小雁塔苗圃市场
F8 Zhuque Avenue
朱雀大街西安体育学院后门对面
Health & Fitness
GYM
· Megat Fitness Center
美格菲
Providing top quality equipment, with
international standards of management.
C9 #3 Gao Xin Lu
高新路3号
Phone: (029) 8823 6688
HOTELS
· Grand Hyatt Xi’an
西安君悅酒店
A13 No.12 Jinye Road, High Tech
Zone, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710077, P.R.C.
陕西省西安市高新区锦业路
12号
Phone: (029) 8811 1234
Web: lemeridien.com/xianchanba
· Le Meridien Xi’an
Chanba
西安浐灞艾美酒店
Le Méridien Xi’an, Chanba Is Set To Spark
Creativity And Discovery For Creative and
Curious -Minded Travellers
6 West Section, Euro-Asia Avenue,
Chanba Ecological District, Xi’an
710021, China
中国西安浐灞生态区欧亚大道
西段6号
Phone: (029) 6879 8888
Web: lemeridien.com/xianchanba
· TianYu Fields
International Hotel
天宇菲尔德国际大酒店
No.239, Sheng Zhou 3 Road, Aero-
space Economic and Technological
Development Zone
西安市航天经济技术开发区神
舟三路239号
Phone: (029) 8925 6666
Web: www.elds-hotel.com
· Wanke Mansion
万科公馆
4F, Wanke Jin Yu Guo Ji, Keji 3 Road
and Gaoxin 1 Road Intersection
西安市高新区科技三路与
高新一路交汇处 万科金域国际
4层会所
Phone: (029) 6337 3710
· Hilton Xi’an High-tech Zone
西安万达希尔顿酒店
A10 22 Feng Hui South Road, Gao
Xin District, Xi’an
西安市高新区沣惠南路22号
Phone: (029) 6858 8888
The Fairway Place, Xi’an -
Marriott Executive
Apartments
西安万豪行政公寓
B9 No.16 Gaoxin 4 Lu, Gaoxin District
西安市高新区高新四路16号
Phone: (029) 6866 9999
Web: www.meaxian.com
www.cn.meaxian.com（中文）
· Gran Meliá Xian
西安盛美利亚酒店
The First Spanish Hotel in Xian.
I11 No.1666 Qujiang West Road, Qu
Jiang New District, Xi’an
曲江新区曲江池西路1666号
Phone: (029) 6821 6666
Book on line at granmelia.cn
· Citadines
西安馨乐庭服务公寓
Citadines Gaoxin Xi’an
西安中建馨乐庭高新服务公寓
A8 No.200 Tuanjie South Road, Yanta
Distirct.
西安市雁塔区团结南路200号
Phone: (029) 6800 8899
Citadines Xingqing Palace Xi’an
西安馨乐庭兴庆宫服务公寓
J7 #159 Xingqing Lu, Beilin District
西安市碑林区兴庆路159号
Phone: (029) 8338 0588
Crowne Plaza Xi’an
西安皇冠假日酒店
F9 No.1, Zhu Que Zhong
Road, Beilin District.
西安市碑林区朱雀中路1号
Phone: (029) 8866 9289
www.crowneplaza.com
· The Westin Xian
西安威斯汀大酒店
For a better you! Enter a Westin® hotel,
and you’ll immediately notice how good
it feels to be here.
H11 #66 Cien Road, Qujiang New
District
曲江新区慈恩路66号
Phone: (029) 6568 6568
· People’s Grand Xian
G5 319 Dongxin Jie
西安市东新街319号
Phone: (029) 8792 8888
· Somerset
西安盛捷新地城
服务公寓
E9 No.64 The West Section of South
2nd Ring Road, Yanta District.
碑林区南二环西段64号
Phone: (029) 8790 9888
· Novotel Xian SCPG
西安印力诺富特酒店
It’s a lot better at Novotel!
F1 33 Weiyang Road, Xi’an.
西安市未央路33号
Phone: (029) 8626 8888
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· YHI SPA 怡水疗
I11 No. 1666 Qujiangchi Xi Lu,
Qujiang New District
曲江新区曲江池西路1666号
Phone: (029) 6821 6636
· Real Love Spa
真爱年华洗浴广场
E8 #38, Middle of Zhuque Da Jie
朱雀大街中段38号
Phone: (029) 6821 6636
Education
LANGUAGE STUDY
· Faithful Language School
信德国际培训中心
A place where your language dreams
come true.
We offer you: Professional teachers who
suit your learning style; Effective teaching
methods that are customized to your
needs. A relaxed learning atmosphere
and exible study times; Understanding
Chinese Culture through diverse activities;
Year round language student visa and
English teacher visa; and Continued
Helpfulness that will make your daily
life simpler.
F12 No.2, Zhangba Dong Lu, Yanta
District
雁塔区丈八东路2号
Phone: (029) 8545 7678
Web: www.faithchina.com
INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOLS
· Xi’an International School
西安国际学校
C12 #5 Zi Wu Da Dao, Yanta District
雁塔区子午大道5号
Phone: (029) 8533 5014
www.xianinternationalschool.com
For more information contact:
reception@xianinternationalschool.
com or call (029) 8533 5014
· Xi’an Hanova International
School
西安汉诺威国际学校
Hanova International School, 188
Yudou Lu, Yanta District, Xi’an
雁塔区鱼斗路188号
Ofce Phone: (029) 8869 3780
Email: zena.yang@his-xian.com
Web: www.his-xian.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
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· Xi’an Hi-Tech International
School
西安高新国际学校
XHIS delivers international education
through IB/AP programms for students
from 3 years old to 18 years old.
A14 New Industrial Park of Xi’an Hi-
Tech Development Zone, Xi’an
西安市高新区新型工业园
Ofce Phone: (029) 8569 1659
(English & Chinese & Korean)
Email: admissions@xhisid.com
Web: www.xhisid.com
Medical
DENTISTS
· U-Dental
优德口腔
A8 Southwest Corner of Hui Feng
South Road and Da Zhai Road
Intersection, Yanta District.
雁塔区沣惠南路与大寨路十字
西南角（地铁3号线延平门站D1
口向北600米）
Phone: (029) 8889 9111
· Lianbang Dental Hospital
联邦口腔
H5 9F, Chao Yang Xin Shi
Jie, Outside Chao Yang Gate (Exit A,
Chao Yang Men Stop, Subway line1)
朝阳门外东北角朝阳新世界9层
Phone: (029) 8360 0666
H5 Apartment 2, Wanda Square,
Jiefang Lu.
解放路万达广场2号公寓
Phone: (029) 8738 3568
(029) 8728 8109
E-mail:1154021996@qq.com
Web: www.kqbj.cn
· Gao Xin Jiangxin Dental Clinic
高新江欣口腔
C9 100 meters north of
intersection of Gaoxin Lu and Keji Lu
高新路科技路十字北100米路东
Phone: 186-2928-2797
· Gao Xin Wenxin Dental Clinic
高新文信口腔
B12 North west corner
of Taibai Lu & Zhangba Dong Lu.
太白路丈八东路十字西北角
Phone: 181-8918-9868
HOSPTIALS
· Xi’an Gaoxin Hospital
西安高新医院
A9 #16 Tuanjie Nan Lu, Gaoxin
District
高新区团结南路16号
Phone: (029) 8833 0116
Web: www.gxyy.net
· Shaanxi Traditional Chinese
Medicine Hospital
陕西中医医院
F6 #2 Xi Hua Men, Bei Da Jie
莲湖区北大街西华门
Phone: 029 - 8721 3310
EXPAT SERVICES
· Bauhinia Dance Studio
紫荆舞蹈艺术工作室
A9 Room1007, Jie Zuo Plaza, South-
west Corner of Ke Ji Road and Feng
Hui South Road Intersection, Gaoxin
高新区沣惠南路与科技路十字
西南角天地源. 杰座广场1007室
Phone: 153-0920-7633
· IT Services
Professional hardware
and software computer
network maintenance and trouble shoot-
ing, offering one-time, monthly, or annual
maintenance on all existing network
types.
Phone: (029) 8720 1616
153-3245-7056
Email: 506253207@qq.com
· Asiana Airlines
韩亚航空西安办事处
B9 Room2706, Building C,GLORIOUS
BLOCK (Gao xin da du hui), Keji Road
科技路高新大都荟C座1单元
2706号
Phone: (029) 8458 5208
· Korean Air
大韩航空
B8 Room 910, Gaoke plaza A15-02,
No.1 Gaoxin 4 Road.
高新四路1号高科广场A座
1502室
Phone: (029) 8836 1818
· Lianbang Yoga
H5 9F, Chang Yang Xin Shi Jie,
Outside Chao Yang Gate (Exit A, Chao
Yang Men Stop, Subway line1)
朝阳门外东北角朝阳新世界9层
Phone: (029) 8360 0666
· Fairy Waxing Workshop
爱·指尖
3F, Han Shen Shopping
Mall, Feng Cheng 7 Road
and Wen Jing Road Inter-
section, Wei Yang District.
未央区凤城七路与文景
路十字汉神购物广场
三楼南区
Phone: 187-1070-2382
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