Ah Beijing, Beijing…a place that many of us expats know and have come to love. For all of us who call this wondrous and chaotic city our home, we also claim our favorite residential areas of the city as well. Each district of Beijing is distinct so ... Read More>>

Beijing has a lot of high-end, fancy restaurants, but everybody likes to slum it from time to time. Here are a few of Beijing’s best student restaurants, for when you want Western food on a budget. Read More>>

Mei Wenti Sound Project has fast become one of the hottest projects on the Beijing night life circuit since their inception a few years ago. Now Beijing’s premier Reggae DJ and live performance collective, they feature at top music venues all over the ... Read More>>

Many expats don't take public transportation, and even those that regularly take the subway won't step foot on the bus. There are good reasons to avoid the bus, and the truth is, it's difficult to navigate if you don't speak Chinese and aren't familiar with ... Read More>>

A swanky, new indoor food street built in an old-style architectural style and that occupies an expanse of 8000 square metres will soon make Beijing’s thriving food scene all the more vibrant. The food street, officially called “No.5 Guanghua Lu ... 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 parks are the perfect place to catch a slice of Chinese culture; be it the elderly practicing their elegant calligraphy on the paving stones, or middle aged urban denizens strutting a fox trot while young children scoot by on all kinds of ... Read More>>

For some, home may be just “where you hang your hat;” for others, finding an apartment in Beijing, a city with more than 18 million people and 16 districts, is enough to give some people a panic attack as they agonize over the best location and how to go ... Read More>>

Jean Ellie Guillaume, 24, says that when he came to China from Haiti in 2009, he had it in his heart and prayers to find a place to worship, but when he arrived he was hesitant to ask people questions. He says he held back because he had learnt that China's ... Read More>>

Now that the smothering summer heat has subsided and given way to mild temperatures, blue skies and gentle winds, the perfect time for horse riding has arrived! There are plenty of indoor and outdoor equestrian centers all around Beijing, so below we’ve ... Read More>>

Shopping in Beijing can be a nightmare, especially if bargaining isn’t your thing or if you’re simply not willing to pay an extortionate price for something that should be cheap. Well dream no further! Here’s an introduction to Beijing’s best bargain ... Read More>>

There might not be 798 galleries at Beijing’s most famous art district, but choosing from the great many that are can still be tough. Truth be told, it’s worth wandering among all of them, taking your time to find a favorite. But if you’re short of time, ... Read More>>

In recent years, bungee jumping has become one of the most exciting and stimulating outdoor leisure activities on offer. Just as with other extreme sports and their focus on “higher, faster and stronger”, bungee jumping is all about unleashing a person’s ... Read More>>

In recent years, bungee jumping has become one of the most exciting and stimulating outdoor leisure activities on offer. Just as with other extreme sports and their focus on “higher, faster and stronger”, bungee jumping is all about unleashing a person’s ... Read More>>

Cépe<br /> Located in the Lisikaerdun Hotel, Cépe was named an “Excellent Wine Restaurant in 2008” by Wine Appreciation magazine. Cépe boasts a wine list featuring more than 484 wines from all around the world.There are bottles from emerging wine ... 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>>

Sometimes the only way to escape the endless sprawl of Beijing is to go vertical. Whether that means mile high bars or rock climbing is up to you. These places all offer climbing facilities for both beginning and experienced climbers and they’re cheap – 20... 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>>

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>>

Trying to beat the heat this summer? Give these creative hot-pot spots a try. We promise they will not fail to disappoint! Read More>>

Pyongyang Restaurant, located on the first floor of a hotel in Maizidian Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, has an unremarkable appearance and decoration, but among certain circles it’s quite famous. An insider told our reporter that the restaurant has an ... Read More>>

For those who enjoy peaceful waterside settings, no spot is better than Beijing’s Shichahai. This area was once the home to the rich and powerful of the Old Beijing elite. Since the Yuan Dynasty, Shichahai has been the right in the middle of the most ... 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>>

There isn’t one single word that can sum up what’s hip and fashionable in the Imperial city of Beijing. However, one thing is for certain, from viewing what people are going for in the hutongs and courtyard houses it is very much Beijing’s old folk ... Read More>>