Deshengmen: A Charming Vestige of Medieval China
One of the last remnants of Beijing’s famous nine gates, Deshengmen is a popular landmark that tourists love visiting to this day!
Browsing: Chinese history
Some of the Lesser Known Stories Behind the Summer Palace
A quick primer on the Summer Palace’s many historical anecdotes!
A Trip to Nanjing, pt. 1: The Memorial of the Massacre
As we prepare for leaving China next summer, my family and I have been trying…
Exhibition Brings Unique Treasures to Beijing, till Dec 17
Since its discovery in 1974, the Terracotta Army has become almost as emblematic of China…
Shanghailights, Part 4: Sauce for the Propaganda
The rivalry between Beijing and Shanghai runs pretty deep; it’s like Tom and Jerry, Ali…
For Old Times’ Sake: Best History Books for Kids
As the national holiday draws to a close, many parents will hope that their kids…