10 best places to watch the World Cup final in Beijing

The World Cup final is on and more bars, restaurants and hotels will be open all night to show the epic game live.

While hardcore fans hang out with like-minded nerds to loudly shout for their teams, casual audiences shouldn't be intimidated to go out and experience the true spirit of the world's greatest sporting event.

Busy bars fully packed with crazy fans drinking and smoking might be the stereotypical scenario, but the capital has more to offer than that. From breezy terraces, trendy hotel lounges, non-smoking options, delicate craft beers to cozy hutong bars, there is something for everyone.

And on top of the game, who says the World Cup is only about sports? The game unites players, so why not use the chance to unite with your friends and family, and see what all the fuss is about.

Al fresco - Traders Upper East Hotel

Flat screen TVs have been installed at the deck of Traders Upper East Hotel to show the 2014 World Cup games. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The hotel brings flat screens to its outdoor dining space just across from the quiet, well-maintained garden at the back of the hotel. You can walk around the garden and get stretch your legs during half time.

Where: Traders Upper East Hotel, 2 Dongsihuan Beilu (southeast of Xiaoyun Qiao), Chaoyang district (010 -59078416)