LIVING IN BEIJING -
Sport
| Football | |
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Although football is one of the most popular sports in China, the national football team and local club fail to command the same respect from Chinese fans than European and other international football leagues have. |
| Basketball | |
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Basketball is wildly popular in China, particularly due to their own hero Yao Ming and other NBA superstars like Tracy McGrady. |
| Swimming | |
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There are plenty of pools in Beijing, often in fitness gyms, apartment complexes, and hotels. Perhaps the most notable new swimming facility is the Water Cube, the National Aquatics Center built for the 2008 Olympic Games. |
| Tennis | |
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Many tennis facilities are spotted throughout Beijing. A sport already popular among the Chinese, tennis has become even more prominent due to Zheng Jie, the internationally-ranked Chinese tennis star. |
| Golf | |
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The rising number of golf courses in and around Beijing reflects the country's increasing wealth. In China, golf remains a sport for the affluent, and a round at a top course can end up costing around CNY 1,000. |
| Martial Arts | |
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Qualified teachers for all sports that fall under the martial arts category can be easily found in Beijing. Several clubs and fitness gyms offer a wide range of classes for aikido, jiu-jitsu, and kung fu. |














