THE GAMES
The Yellow Bullet Liu Xiang will go head to head with the Cuban, Dayron Robles, who broke his world record in the 110 Hurdles, during this fourth day of the Track and Field Events. Also, check out the Women’s Uneven Bars final or the Men’s Rings and Vault. Watch the events with City Weekend at the Saddle Cantina. For more information on where non-ticket holders can hang out and cheer on the home team, check out City Weekend's Where to Watch the Games Guide.
ENTERTAINMENT
Take a Back Street Beijing Walking Tour of Fuchengmen Nei, where you’ll check out the magnificent palace complex of the Shrine of the Emperors and Kublai Khan’s White Dagoba and temple. Imbibe half price margaritas and chomp down on sizzling fajitas at The Saddle Cantina’s Fajita Rita Mondays. Join in with the Beijing Jugglers for an evening of slack rope, poi, diablo and of course juggling at Yugong Yishan. Or, check out selections from three classical Peking operas at Cheng He Yuan.
DINING
Those looking for dinner suggestion might want to try Chuan Ban’s spicy Sichuan cuisine, SALT’s innovative, fresh food or Blu Lobster’s extravagant gourmet creations.
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