The National Day holiday is over (as is the seven-day work week!), and we have not quite arrived at that debaucherous time known as “Halloween”. But there are still plenty of things going on in Beijing: big news, “Autumn-esque” festivals and new ... Read More>>
March is finally upon us and that means festival galore in Beijing. Don't worry if you're not the festival-going type, Beijing has plenty to keep you busy, from toilet occupation movements to Roxette. Read on to find out more on the news and events ... Read More>>
The warm fuzzy love of Valentine's Day might be over and the days might still be cold but Beijing is starting to heat up. Event-wise, that is. There's plenty on the calendar in the next few weeks, from basketball playoffs to literary festivals. Read on to ... Read More>>
A lot has happened since our last Beijing watchdog article, once again proving that it’s all too easy to fall out of the loop. From random news bulletins to new openings, not-to-be-missed events to practical info, here’s another round-up of the latest ... Read More>>
It’s time for another round-up of the latest news from around the capital. Read on to find out about the latest weird, wonderful, good and bad happenings in Beijing. Read More>>
Valentine's Day has crept upon us once again and as always, Beijing's hotels and international restaurants are gearing up for the big day. If you're planning to do something special for your significant other, maybe this round-up of dining, events and ... Read More>>
The world has been watching in disbelief and shock as Japan’s worst ever earthquake and tsunami has unfolded to become a multi-faceted disaster of epic proportions. As rescue workers race against time to find survivors amongst the thousands that are still ... Read More>>
It's that crazy time of year again when everyone and their mother is trying to get a train ticket back home. The lines are long and actually getting the ticket you want could be considered a small miracle. But those lines are relatively calm compared to the ... Read More>>
The last two weeks has seen some interesting news articles in Beijing from sleazy salons to bad weather forecast, but if you are looking for some fun then there are plenty of music performances to look forward to, and maybe even Kobe Bryant! Read More>>
Originally the home of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games events and spectacular opening ceremony, the iconic Bird’s Nest National Stadium has been transformed into a winter wonderland featuring a ski slope for snowboarders and skiers. The Happy Ice and Snow ... Read More>>
Beijing has officially welcomed its first snow of the season, but the skies still seem to be a bit gloomy and by gloomy we mean smoggy. But all is not grim in Beijing, after all the local basketball team, the Beijing Ducks, is undefeated led by former NBA ... Read More>>
It’s time for another round-up of the latest news from around the capital. Read on to find out about the latest weird, wonderful, good and bad happenings in Beijing. Read More>>
Beijing's got clubs. Loads of them. Million dollar venues with expensive sound systems packed with foreigners and wealthy young Chinese drinking expensive bottles of bad whisky. You’ve got your Club Banana, your GT Banana, and your Coco Banana; China ... Read More>>
Yanxi Lake (雁栖湖) is a huge pristine body of water that finds itself the setting of some of the best water bound adventures in the whole of Beijing in spring, early summer and into the autumn. Surrounded on three sides by mountains, visitors are treated ... Read More>>