China Bucket List in Shanxi, Part 2: Take Snapshots of Ancient Pingyao for an International Photography Contest
From last week’s trip to Yungang Grottoes, we go a little bit further south and…
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Subway Sunday: The “Joyous” Pavilion on a Breeding Ground for Mosquitoes
I have been waiting for the blue skies to come back to go to our…
The Empty Pot, a Chinese Children’s Book with a Moral Message
I am a big fan of kids’ literature and this is one of my favorite…
China Bucket List in Shanxi, Part 1: The Grottoes of 51,000 Buddhas
You’ve lived in Beijing for more than a year already and you’ve (never) been to…
Subway Sunday: The Bridge of the “Three Deities”
While taxis or Didis may be the most convenient form of transportation to or from…
Get Your Skates on for Olympic… Mahjong?
As well as traditional snow and ice sports such as skiing and skating, recent reports…
Mandarin Monday: Your Cool Guide to Buying That Thirst-Quenching Beverage
The summer heat is just getting unbearable, isn’t it? One great way to cool down is…
A Trip Through the Digital Forest
Last month we told you about a new video art installation at 798 which has…
Subway Sunday: The “Grim” Gate on Lines 2/4, Located Just Near a Church
In today’s Subway Sunday, we travel to Xuānwǔmén (宣武门), one of Beijing’s ancient imperial gates…
Teatime in Beijing: The Where and What of Chinese Tea
Since about 2700 BCE in China, tea was used for medicinal purposes. It was only…