Big beer festival toroll out the barrels

There is no better place to cool off than Beijing Xiedao Resort, where the first Beijing International Beer Festival begins on July 16.

At the festival, visitors will taste foreign-style food and authentic German beer. Eight Bavarian-style carnival tents, decked out in beer barrels, will be able to host more than 10,000 visitors each. More than 30 game booths and 17 carnival rides will offer visitors a good time. There will also be more than 200 outlets selling mascots, handicrafts and souvenirs.

There will be ample parking at the festival and chauffeur services for drivers who have been drinking.