2 years after the Olympic games, Beijing continues to evolve at full tilt, with exciting new lounges, restaurants and hotels popping up across the sprawling metropolis.From an under-the-radar whiskey club and a buzzy locavore restaurant to a sleek skyscraper hotel, the city's latest after-hours offerings are giving Beijing's glittery sister Shanghai a run for its money.
The heart of expat nightlife is the centrally located Sanlitun Village, where newcomer Apothecary (drinks for two $22) is shaking up local cocktail culture with creative concoctions and house-made mixers. Try the "secret Earl Grey," Beefeater gin finished off with pomelo-lavender bitters.A five-minute stroll south will lead you to D.Lounge (drinks for two $50,) a brick-walled gallery that, come night, morphs into a gathering spot for fashion designers and media types. The most creative drink: "emperor's whiskers," made with tea-infused vermouth.
Ever thought of trekking through northern New Mexico with a llama to marvel at the vibrant aspens? Or zipping through the color-splashed mountains of Georgia, 2,000 feet above ground? If not, maybe it's time to embark on a fall foliage adventure that stretches beyond scenic drives and hikes. But hurry, the leaves are changing -- and falling -- fast.Avoid the crowds and travel with El Paseo Llama Expeditions in Taos, New Mexico, for a unique fall adventure."The area outside Taos, New Mexico, is a great place to see the aspens turn gold while llamas do the heavy lifting. Kids who are small enough can even ride the llamas," said Rich Beattie, executive editor of TravelandLeisure.com.El Paseo's llamas will pack gear and carry riders weighing up to 60 pounds. Novice to advanced hikers are welcome, as the company offers excursions along a range of trails through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Southern Rockies and the Rio Grande Gorge.
(source:financialnewsusa.com)
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