Whether you're in the mood to treat the family to an afternoon of indulgence or looking for some hearty food to beat that hangover, brunch is the way to go. Here are five of the best brunch spots in Beijing. Bon Appetit! Read More>>
If you were to ask most people who have been in Beijing more than a few weeks to name five good clubs to go to, Vics and Mix would undoubtedly be the first two names on the list. This would probably be followed by (depending on this person’s penchant for ... Read More>>
A funny and somewhat snarky look at some of Beijing’s most unique restaurants... Diners choose restaurants according to tastes, environment and services; and in the current “service first” society, services become more and more important. However, are ... Read More>>
Live in China long enough and you start to forget that the closest most non-Chinese will ever get to China’s uber-urban areas and striking natural landscapes is movies portraying a country, and a people, that to most foreigners, even those of us lucky ... Read More>>
The Chinese capital, as with most of the world’s great capital cities, has a fine selection of upper crust restaurants where the finest cuisines from around the globe can be enjoyed in comfort and style. Read More>>
The muggy summer air of Beijing might tempt many of you to close your windows and crank up the AC, but with everything from a Damien Hurst exhibition to a giant party on a decommissioned aircraft carrier in the works, there are plenty of reasons to venture ... Read More>>
Domestic help is something that most foreigners in Beijing are unaccustomed to; paying someone to clean up after them or have them do their laundry is an alien concept for some. Many, after a period of living in the capital come to realize that having this ... Read More>>
A funny and somewhat snarky look at some of Beijing’s most unique restaurants... Diners choose restaurants according to tastes, environment and services; and in the current “service first” society, services become more and more important. However, are ... Read More>>
Beijing's festival season is well under way, with the capital being host to not one but four music festivals during the May Day holiday alone. But the musical mayhem doesn't end there: many more great events are coming up including the Hanggai Music ... Read More>>
The number of art exhibitions and events in Beijing are on the rise, there are great choices almost everyday. Here are some of our picks of longer running art exhibitions, and of JUE events, that are good to be enjoyed on both weekdays and on weekends. Read More>>
Beijing’s book selection is growing a little larger with two giants of the industry now battling it out under the same roof. Read on to find out what each has to grab your attention. Read More>>
Salsa , samba, tango and reggaeton are not only strong but positively thriving in the capital, thanks to the city’s large Latin ex-pat community hailing from North America and Europe, and, of course, South America. Indeed, Beijing boasts a scene which any ... Read More>>
We are well into Beijing's dusty spring, but you really can't complain when the flowers are blooming and the trees are turning green. Music-wise things are starting to bloom too with big acts on their way and plenty of music festivals just weeks away. Read More>>
Like a race car driver, Beijing is speeding forward in top gear. As we’re inevitably dragged along for the ride, many things flash by so quickly that we don’t even notice them, nor do we have time to turn our head and look back. Below, we’ve compiled a ... Read More>>
After 798, Songzhuang and Caochangdi a new art district is in the making. Roughly a kilometer north of Shuangjing, and south of the Tonghui river stands Baiziwan Lu: an ill-paved road cutting between smelly car repair shops on one side, and fancy apartment ... Read More>>
In our ongoing series looking at Beijing’s best parks – check out the first installment here – we highlight some of the best green stretches in the north of the city. Liuyin Park柳荫公园 Liuyin is one of Beijing’s less visited parks, ... Read More>>
Beijing's temperature can soar above 40 C in summer so what better way to beat the blistering heat than to take a cool dip? Read More>>
Love them or hate them, Temple Fairs are a staple event in the annual festivities surrounding the Spring Festival. Embrace the madness and attend one of the temple fairs in Beijing this Spring Festival 2013! Read More>>
This May Beijing is going to be heating up with plenty of good activities from Hollywood blockbusters to a dance extravaganza. Plus if you want to know the dirtiest districts in Beijing, read on to find out more. Read More>>
Trying to get in shape, but just dread heading to the gym? If you're one of the millions of people who made the New Year's resolution to get fit, make sure to find the regimen that works best for you. It's easy to get burnt out trying to force yourself to ... Read More>>
This year, get ready for Halloween the right way: by properly checking out all parties and club nights around. We have compiled eight great nights out that will make Halloween 2014 in Beijing the best one yet. Read More>>
Between the cookie-cutter malls and the market tat, finding a truly unique, valuable gift in Beijing can seem like a challenge. However, Beijing is a creative city at heart, and in reality you won't have to look far to find a gift that will delight the ... Read More>>
It's hard to imagine it was only four years ago that Beijing hosted the Olympic games. No time for nostalgia, however, as the capital is buzzing in feverish awe, horror, and delight at all the events and news taking place. Read on to find out more. Read More>>
Beijing’s night life is a bustling scene. One of the most noticeable characteristics of the scene is the transient nature of many of its bars. Recently, though, more venues than usual seem to have shut up shop, among them Kick Bar, White Rabbit, Together ... Read More>>