Afunti - Sure Beats Sitting In A Hotel
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 02/20/07
Afunti makes for an interesting night out if you are visiting Beijing. Combining some passable food with a lively floorshow can be just the thing to perk up a business trip if you've been otherwise stuck in hotels and meeting rooms all week. The place is irrefutably a tourist trap with a capital 'T', but hey.... you should know what to expect. It's a bit pricey by local standards, but the show can be a lot of fun if you go with a group. Just be ready to be gently accosted by the waiters who will try to cajole you onto the stage to become part of the show.
The show itself is primarily a musical revue, with a variety of other acts thrown in. Some Kung Fu, some belly dancing, some snake handling.... there's a bit of everything. I'd never seen a male belly dancer before (and wouldn't feel the need to see one again!), but I gotta admit, the guy was pretty good at the craft.
So, if you are looking for a romantic dinner, skip this place for sure. But if you are looking for some loud fun, give Afunti a try.