Go Fly a Kite!

Sunny days and blustery winds mark the beginning of spring - the perfect weather for flying a kite. Popular spots in Beijing include Tiananmen Square and highway flyovers. The following places stock a range of kites at reasonable prices:

Arts and Crafts World
200 Wangfujing Road, Dongcheng District
Tel: 6528-8866
Hours: 9 am-9 pm

Qianmen Arts and Crafts Service
Department Store
62, Xi Damochang, Qianmen, Chongwen District
Tel: 6702-2657
Hours: 8:30 am-5 pm

Beijing White Peacock Art World
Dongbinhe Road, Deshengmen, Xicheng District
Tel: 6201-1199
Hours: 9 am-7 pm