24 Sep - 10 Oct 2010 (annual) National Tennis Center
The China Tennis Open, on the ATP and WTA tours, sees world pros compete at Beijing's National Tennis Center, a former Olympic venue. The steep stands in the lotus flower-shaped courts give excellent views of the action. More
Oct 2010 (annual) Beijing
Starting at Tian'anmen Square and finishing at the National Olympic Sport Centre, the Beijing International Marathon is one of the world's top ten races. Spectators line the streets to cheer on thousands of runners and television viewers top 100 million. More
Apr 2011 (annual) China National Convention Center
For one April weekend, Beijing's golf courses fall quiet as fans of the sport head to the China National Convention Center. Whether you're after some new clubs or high-tech training equipment, the China Golf Show has it all under one roof. More
28 Aug - 4 Sep 2010 (annual) Beijing
Over a thousand top martial arts athletes compete for victory in judo, taekwondo, wrestling and more at the Combat Games, held in former Olympic venues across Beijing. The grand opening ceremony takes place in the Olympic Green's National Indoor Stadium. More
Daily Olympic Bike Tours
The 'Bird's Nest' Olympic Stadium is, if nothing else, a stunning piece of architecture. Cycle China does Olympic Bike Tours which also take in the old neighbourhoods and hutongs of Dongcheng. More
Daily Houhai Lake
Restaurant-lined Houhai Lake in Beijing was once the realm of the 'lower classes' on a sunny afternoon, but is now a leisure and nightlife hotspot. Go swimming and boating in the summer or skate across the frozen surface in winter. More
Daily Skiing at Nanshan
Skiing at Nanshan, the biggest ski area in north China, with 12 pistes and the country's first snowboard park, is one for winter sports enthusiasts. Under 64km from Beijing, in summer the resort offers water-skiing, grass skiing and gliding. More
The China Tennis Open, on the ATP and WTA tours, sees world pros compete at Beijing's National Tennis Center, a former Olympic venue. The steep stands in the lotus flower-shaped courts give excellent views of the action. 
For one April weekend, Beijing's golf courses fall quiet as fans of the sport head to the China National Convention Center. Whether you're after some new clubs or high-tech training equipment, the China Golf Show has it all under one roof. 
