Megabox Sanlitun
美嘉欢乐影城

One of two branches in Beijing, the Megabox Cinema (美嘉欢乐影城) offers luxury seating, quality sound system and the choice of sweet or salted popcorn (a deal-breaker for many expats). If you sign up for a MegaPass membership card, you’ll be entitled to a 50% discount between Monday and Thursday, and a 30% discount from Friday to Sunday. Megabox has facilities for showing 3D films, although the quality isn’t the best around. But with the membership discount, it’s a cheaper option than many other Beijing cinemas.

Price:Around 80 RMB without membership card; 50 with membership card. Check website for prices (they vary by day)

Getting there:Get off at Tuanjiehu (团结湖站) on Line 2, exit from North-West corner, walk to SanlitunVillage, find Megabox behind the Adidas and Uniqlo stores.