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Panic Buying of Salt Grips Capital; Many Supermarkets Sold Out HOT

Mar 18, 2011

Residents in Beijing have begun to rush to supermarkets and grocery stores to buy salt in the wake of the nuclear catastrophe that is currently gripping Japan. The salt supplies of some stores in the capital was sold out. However, experts have said that ...... Read More>>

48 KTV Bars Shut Down in Beijing After Prostitution Raid HOT

Jun 12, 2012

Following an investigation led by Beijing police from April 20 to May 30, 48 karaoke bars were closed for being involved in prostitution and other illegal activities. Among these were three well-known establishments: Ming Hang, You Tang and China Town. It ...... Read More>>

Beijing Happy Valley Celebrate Spring Festival Jan 31 – Feb 6 HOT

Jan 27, 2014

Happy Valley in Beijing will host the second annual Baiyi Naochun Festival over Chinese New Year between January 31 and February 6. ... Read More>>

Lang Lang Piano Concert in Beijing December 24 HOT

Dec 02, 2014

World-famous Chinese pianist Lang Lang will perform a special piano concert in Beijing’s MasterCard Center on December 24. ... Read More>>

Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei to Unify Transport Cards HOT

Nov 29, 2014

The transportation payment cards used in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei are expected to be merged into one – to make life easier for everyone who spends time moving around the region. ... Read More>>

Beijing City Second Largest Amount of Museums in World HOT

Dec 03, 2014

The only city that has more museums than Beijing is London, making it the city with the second largest amount of museums in the entire world. ... Read More>>

Beijing Upgrades Bus Wi-Fi HOT

Dec 05, 2014

12,000 Beijing buses have been kitted with new Wi-Fi, from 3G to 4G cards. This new Internet will provide passengers with a much more stable connection. ... Read More>>

Popular Nightclubs in Beijing Closed for Providing Paid Escort Services HOT

May 14, 2010

Police of Chaoyang Distirct recently reported that they've closed four well-known nightclubs in Beijing – Heaven Earth nightclub, Regal club, Huadu nightclub and Kaifu Guoji club – due to paid female escort services they provide and fire safety ...... Read More>>

Beijing Taxi Fuel Surcharge Raised to 3 RMB HOT

Mar 01, 2013

On March 1, the fuel surcharge for taxis in Beijing was increased from 2 to 3 RMB. The same as before, the surcharge does not apply to rides less than 3 km. ... Read More>>

Beijing Airport Offers Most Comprehensive Currency Exchange in China HOT

Mar 27, 2013

Beijing’s Capital Airport now exchanges 29 different currency types, making it the most comprehensive in the country. ... Read More>>

Beijing Educational Institutions to Partake in Food Inspection HOT

Dec 04, 2014

Starting from 2015, China Agricultural University will start a program to inspect food throughout the cities’ many educational institutions. ... Read More>>

Escape the winter in Hainan HOT

Jan 09, 2009

In Hainan, China's only tropical province, summers are cool and winters are warm. This natural and plentiful tourism resource is perhaps the finest in the country and is undoubtedly the best place to be right now. Every spring, Hainan draws thousands of ...... Read More>>

Gluhwein Galore: German Embassy Christmas Charity Bazaar November 29 HOT

Nov 18, 2014

It’s that time again, Beijingers! The German Embassy’s Christmas Charity Market is back. This year one of the most awaited Christmas Markets will be held on November 29, starting at 11:00. ... Read More>>

Yoshinoya Caught Re-Using Rice & Not Disinfecting Dinnerware HOT

Mar 19, 2013

On March 2, an undercover journalist in Beijing exposed some alarming facts about Japanese fast-food chain Yoshinoya ... Read More>>

Beijing Subway Price Adjustment: 3 RMB Within 6 Kilometers, Buses 2 RMB and Up HOT

Nov 28, 2014

Beijing Subway’s new prices will be implemented on December 28. The new rules are as follows. ... Read More>>

“Beijing Besieged by Waste” Documentary Screened in Beijing on Mar 20 HOT

Mar 15, 2013

Wang Jiulang’s documentary “Beijing Besieged by Waste” will be screened at Zajia Lab on March 20. ... Read More>>

New Duty-Free Store Opens in Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 2 HOT

Nov 08, 2012

A new 24-hour duty-free store opened in Beijing's Capital Airport Terminal 2 on November 2. The store, located by the No. 5 baggage claim stocks a variety of cosmetics, tobacco, alcohol, foods and other goods. See also: Beijing Snowfall Breaks Records, City ...... Read More>>

Visiting Forbidden City During Oct Holiday? Book Tickets Online! HOT

Sep 27, 2013

Those who plan to visit the Forbidden City during the October holiday are advised to book their tickets online in advance to avoid being disappointed. Over 182,000 people are expected to visit the site each day. ... Read More>>

Fly Beijing-Hong Kong Round Trip for 630 RMB with 45-Day Advanced Booking HOT

Mar 22, 2013

For the rest of 2013, Hong Kong Airlines is offering a special online (and mobile app) promotion where if you book your Beijing-Hong Kong flight at least 45 days ahead of time, you’ll only pay 630 RMB. ... Read More>>

237 Foreigners Investigated for Drug and Prostitution Crimes in Beijing HOT

Jul 02, 2013

In what appears to have been a major crackdown on drugs, prostitution and crime, a total of 237 foreigners were investigated by Beijing authorities since May. ... Read More>>

Beijing Blocks US Embassy Pollution Data HOT

Nov 11, 2014

The US embassy pollution data has been blocked during the APEC summit as a result of higher pollution levels than had been hoped. ... Read More>>

Renovations Begin on Burnt CCTV Tower HOT

Aug 13, 2010

The first phase of renovations, removing the ruins of the burnt building, has begun on the CCTV tower that was ravaged by a fire last year. Last year on February 9th, the new CCTV headquarters, under construction at the time, caught fire unexpectedly. ...... Read More>>

Beijing 798 International Tattoo Arts Festival to Kick Off HOT

Sep 14, 2010

From October 15th to the 17th, Beijing 798 International Tattoo Arts Festival will be held at the Beijing 798 Art Zone. There will be a presentation of the trendiest tattooing methods in the industry to date, a competition for tattoo artists, a discussion ...... Read More>>

Air China and Air Canada Sign Deal: Direct Flight Beijing-Calgary HOT

Nov 25, 2014

Canadian Prime Minister Harper announced that a new deal between Air Canada and Air China means that it is likely that within a few weeks, a direct flight between Beijing and Calgary will be announced. ... Read More>>

2014 International Tourism Expo at the National Convention Center HOT

Jun 06, 2014

The Beijing International Tourism Expo, or BITE, will be coming to the National Convention Center June 27-29. BITE has already seen ten successful years, and will be returning for its eleventh, bigger and better than ever. ... Read More>>

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