The numerous sports centers in Beijing have been enriching the lives of many people. There are various venues for locals to be involved in daily exercise like basketball, football and tennis. For people in great shape, it is an excellent idea to do some exciting sports, such as diving, horseback riding, rock-climbing and bungee jumping. For those who are less active, golf, bowling, billiards and squash are better choices. In other words, there are a variety of sports to meet the requirements of both locals and visitors.
Following are some recommended sports centers.
Dongcheng District
Julong Garden Fitness Club
Location: No.22, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District
Tel: 010-65520549
Features: badminton, bowling, fitness, ping-pong, swimming, squash, tennis
Dongdan Sports Center
Location: Near the Beijing Hotel, east end of Dongchang'an Street, Dongcheng District
Tel: 010-65251336
Feature: basketball, billiards, football, marital arts, ping-pong, swimming, tennis, volleyball
Xicheng District
Yuetan Stadium
Location: No. Jia 1, Yuetan Nanjie, Xicheng District
Tel: 010-68020342
Feature: badminton, basketball, ping-pong, fitness, swimming, volleyball
Chaoyang District
Scitech Club
Location: No.22, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: 010-65123388
Feature: bowling, fitness, swimming, tennis
Capital Club
Location: 50/F, Capital Mansion, No.6, Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District
Tel: 84862225
Feature: billiards, bowling, fitness, ping-pong, squash, swimming, taek-wondos, tennis
Recreation Center in Jingrui Mansion
Location: Jingrui Mansion, No.17, Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District
Tel: 67668866-Recreation Center
Feature: billiards, fitness, golf, swimming
Huantengyuan Club
Location: No.54, Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District
Tel: 87795899
Feature: basketball, billiards, fitness, ping-pong, swimming, shuffle ball, tennis
Haidian District
Capital Stadium
Location: No.50, Baishiqiao Lu, Haidian District
Tel: 010-68335552
Feature: badminton, fitness, golf, ping-pong, rock-climbing, skating, skiing, tennis
Guigu 2008 Club
Location: No.15, Haidian Sports Center, Haidian District
Tel: 010-62529529
Feature: badminton, basketball, bowling, fitness, ping-pong, swimming, tennis
Beijing West Club
Location: Jingyu Mansion, No.100, Xisanhuan Beilu, Haidian District
Tel: 010-68725588-8528
Feature: billiards, bowling, fitness, golf, ping-pong, swimming, taek-wondo, tennis
Xuanwu District
Xiannongtan Stadium
Location: No.11, Xiannongtan Jie, Xuanwu District
Tel: 63017744-2394
Feature: football, tennis
Comments and Questions
Hello i want to know how can i join a regular club there in beijing, a club which participate in CBA, and if i join them will they pay me,,?
and how can i get a basketball scholarship,, please reply to my email sami_Jordan05 @ hot mail.com
Reply12/28/2010 11:44:00 PMSami, Saudi Arabia
Lisa :12/29/2010 1:20:00 AM
I think the thing is opposite, you have to pay for your participation when join a club in stead of their payment for you. There seems to be no scholarship that Chinese goverment or school provide for foreigners. You may contact the local China Embassy to get the exact answer.I live in beijing and i'd like to pick up gymnastics again.. I found a website but thats only for kids ranging from 6-16.. and im 17... xD Do people know where i could do gymnastics.. .. just like recreational gymnastics though, coz i dont want to do the high level anymore..
Reply10/2/2010 11:29:00 AMannelie, China
Mark :10/5/2010 9:33:00 PM
I get to know that there is a gymnasium in Beijing University, you may have a try.I am looking for a place to play pickup basketball games in Beijing. Does anyone know of any? If so, please email me.
Reply11/24/2009 1:48:00 AMQuinn, United States
Singer ( China ) :11/24/2009 2:36:00 AM
You may go to the university sports halls.pretty black ( United States ) :3/5/2010 4:42:00 PM
this is the best i really like you ingformation thats also some day i would like to travel thereHi,
I'm desperate to find a place, where I can play Badminton, either private or with lessons (what would be great). I live near Gua Mao in Beijing and work at Wangfujing, so nearby at one of the 2 places would be great. The other challenge is, I do not speak any Mandarin - yet. I hope you have some good news for me, as I really want to play again. Thanks a lot & best regards - Sandra
Reply8/25/2008 8:16:00 AMS, China
ms.williams ( United States ) :3/5/2010 4:43:00 PM
you should go there it really is the most preties place in eath that i know ofI have recently arrived in Beijing and would like to find a venue and players (not olympic standard!) for table tennis and tennis. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Reply10/5/2009 5:19:00 AMalan, China
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Reply1/5/2009 2:23:00 AMSportsmaster, China
You can also find more info on sports activities on this website: www.bornforsports.com.cn
Check out their Directory. It's pretty good i think ! Hope it'll be of some help! ;)
Reply11/24/2008 11:12:00 PMSofia
I am very interested to know the names of the Top 3 Chinese manufacturers of Bodybuilding and Fitness Equipments. Will someone please e-mail me their names and address at my e-mail: abdulqayyumkhan1950@yahoo.com
Lot of thanks.
Reply11/14/2008 6:41:00 AMQayyum Khan
I've never been to beijing but I'm going to make sure that I go there this summer because I hear its great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply10/22/2008 4:44:00 PMjeesuk choe, American Samoa
Maybe you can go to the playground or sports hall in the Beijing universities.
Reply10/7/2008 8:51:00 PMRichard