Hotpot plus for Chinese New Year

The Brickyard, part of The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu resort, plans a New Year's Eve hotpot feast for two as part of an overnight stay package with a Great Wall-view room. There will be fireworks at midnight, dumplings and snacks afterwards, plus breakfast in The Lodge and access to the Jacuzzi, also with a Great Wall view. The 2,488 yuan ($377) price tag includes private transfers to and from downtown Beijing.

Sunday In Beigou Village, brickyardatmutianyu.com. 010-6162-6506.

HONG KONG

Vinexpo loves Italy

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The big wine show Vinexpo plans more than 60 wine and spirit related events from May 24 to 26, but Italian chefs from Hong Kong will take the stage on the middle day to showcase that country's cuisines. Italy is the trade show's country of honor this year, though exhibitors from 34 countries are booked to present their best wines. Vinexpo organizers plan a conference on Italian wines in Asia, along with masterclasses, tastings and product launches. In addition to the cooking demos, an "Aperitivo Italiano" event will offer Italian-style aperitifs for exhibitors, buyers and the media. The China Wine Conference, a popular event at the previous Vinexpo Hong Kong, is back for an encore this year.

May 24-26, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.