Walking the City: A Guide to Exploring Beijing by Foot
Beijing is not a walkable city. In fact, it can be fairly hostile to pedestrians.…
Content by: Jeremiah Jenne
Charitable Past: Examples of Goodwill Throughout the Chinese Ages
Even centuries ago, the people of Beijing were willing to help those less fortunate, and…
Temple Fairs: The History Behind Spring Festival’s Most Crowded Tradition
Lunar New Year in Beijing: Dumplings, bad TV, a heady mix of alcohol and cheap…
Beijing to Improve Over 900km of Bike Lanes, Expand Urban Rail
Beijing will improve over 900 kilometers of bike lanes while extending the urban rail network to…
Will Beijing Enforce the New Restrictions on Traffic and Parking in the Hutongs?
Xinhua is reporting that Beijing will ban motorized vehicles from hutongs as part of the city’s…
Five Tips to Beat the Crowds in Beijing During Next Week’s October Holiday
Over 700 million tourists are going to be on the move starting Sunday, and Beijing…
Safety First: How to Stay Safe on Your Next Beijing Hike
With warmer weather, the temptation grows to escape the heat and smog of downtown Beijing…
Mandarin Monday: How to Order a Jiānbing in Mandarin
Ubiquitous. Delicious. Not entirely nutritious. You can find them on the street in Beijing and…
6 Hacks for Visiting (and Actually Enjoying) the Forbidden City
The October holiday is around the corner and with it the promise of teeming crowds…