Winter in Beijing is cold and freezing. At free weekends, bring your family, invite several friends and take along your lovers to hot springs and enjoy the above-water joy, making your winter in Beijing as warm as the hot springs! Read More>>
Nanlouguxiang (南锣鼓巷) has always been a lively hub in Chinese ancient cultural history, and more recently, general expat quirkiness and consumerism. This picturesque, albeit slightly touristy, commercial and entertainment strip, offers a glimpse into ... Read More>>
It’s been a while since we have evaluated Beijing’s pizza scene, which has grown so much in the last few years. These are our eight top picks for fixing that pizza craving in Beijing. Read More>>
The role of food in Beijing's social scene cannot be overstated. Kitchens continue to fire up dishes until the wee hours of the morning, with many restaurants serving food 24/7. For those prone to late-night munchies, Beijing is the most accommodating city, ... Read More>>
For those of you who are either planning on moving on or simply have too much clothes cluttering your closet, it’s always good to give something back. Beijing has many organizations that accept donations, so why not get generous! Read More>>
China’s burgeoning young affluent generation has had a taste of wine and decided they like it. Wine sales in China have boomed in recent years and even the number of local wine producers has seen a rapid increase. As China’s wine industry continues to grow... Read More>>
Going “green” has never been as urgent as it is today, and fortunately for the planet, the world’s biggest polluter has finally begun jumping on the environmental bandwagon. China is home to the world’s largest coal production industry, yet ... Read More>>
For all those bogged down with the stresses of city life, we’ve got the perfect solution: a night of stand-up comedy! Read our guide for tips on where to contract the worst case of giggles. Read More>>
Beijing is a megalopolis. One thing you don’t fully appreciate before you touch down at the airport is just how large the city is. For newcomers this can be daunting; not only to understand the logistics of finding your way around such a large city – ... Read More>>
Few people like to exercise in winter time: the ground is slippery, the air burns your throat, and in Beijing it sometimes feels like you have to fight your way through the dense smog that blankets the city. Going to the gym gets monotonous. Nonetheless, ... Read More>>
Making heads or tails of Beijing can be a daunting task. The city proper is about 1,300 sq km (502 sq mi) which makes it about the same size as Los Angeles but with three or four times as many people and a significantly longer history. The Beijing ... Read More>>
Yet again a taxi driver takes the longer way to your house; yet again the fruit seller charges you 10 RMB extra for those bananas; yet again you pay 100 RMB more for that skirt you were looking at the other day. It seems that for anyone living in Beijing as ... Read More>>
No one doubts that autumn is Beijing's best season. The leaves turn beautiful shades of orange and red and the autumn air is fresh (relatively speaking) with a subtle crispness, hinting at the fast approach of the winter season. If you're looking to get out ... Read More>>
Beijing offers a wide array of culinary delights and dangers but if you are in the mood for something a little odd then you have come to the right place. Here are the six strangest themed restaurants Beijing has to offer. Read More>>
Walking around the streets of Beijing, you're constantly bombarded by an array of sounds, sights and smells, some of which you may not have become accustomed to yet – chòudòufu (臭豆腐) anybody? But, living here for too long, in a constant hurry to get ... Read More>>
Whether you are just visiting Beijing for a few days, or Beijing is your “laojia” (old home), it is of the utmost importance that you know how to get around the city quickly and cheaply. While you could take a cab from point A to B every time, this gets ... Read More>>
The eight traditions of Chinese cooking are divided by province. They are: Anhui, Guangdong (Cantonese), Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan, and Zhejiang. In this two part series, we guide you through China’s most famous cuisine and where to enjoy ... Read More>>
You’ve got hungry visitors on your hands, and possibly wary ones too after all the tales they’ve heard. But we Beijingers know just how tantalising the cuisines of the capital can be. So, cross off the weird and wonderful, and show those tourist taste buds... Read More>>
Although the Village in Sanlitun Beijing is becoming outrageously expensive, never fear for meal deals are here. Below are some of the best New Openings in terms of quality and affordability the Village has to offer. Read More>>
It is truly difficult to imagine how anyone could dislike cheese. It’s sometimes rich, soft, mild, hard, creamy, pungent, sharp, smooth, herb coated or nut crusted; it is cheese and it is delicious. Beijing is an enormously populated city with a cheese ... Read More>>
The eight traditional cuisines of China reside mainly in the Han-majority regions, including Hunan and Jiangsu, but what of the rest of the country? This piece will explore – somewhat controversially – the tastes of China’s ethnic regions. Read More>>
Beijing is fast becoming an eclectic playground for cocktail enthusiasts. However, with fake alcohol and bad quality drinks sadly being an accompanying feature of the city’s bar scene, we decided to put together a guide that is guaranteed to lead you to ... Read More>>
Beijing offers a multitude of cuisine from different provinces across China, but Yunnan cuisine is definitely high up on the popularity list. From spicy mint salads to grilled goats cheese slices, Yunnan food is a treat to the palate. Here we introduce six ... Read More>>
During his tenure at Yew Chung International School, Dr. Wickham has shared his passion for insects through both hands-on demonstrations and interactive experiments, some of which you can even conduct at home with your own children. The easiest and least ... Read More>>