Tian’anmen Rostrum Closed for Renovation Until April 2019
Downtown Beijing’s most famous tourist destination will be out of commission for an entire year…
Browsing: Forbidden City
Making the Forbidden City Fun for Kids: New Spaces, Exhibits, and Dragons Galore
The Forbidden City should be fascinating for children. It’s a palace where princesses dreamed and schemed for…
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…
Brush the Dust Off Beijing Museums With These Apps
The last few times I have asked Beijing visitors or newbies about their impression of…
What To Do With Family Visits in Beijing?
My parents came from Texas to Beijing for a two-week visit. As I am very organized,…
Sometimes It Pays to Go Against the Grain
This summer, while overcoming jetlag, Reina (my 4-year old) and I spent a…
Forbidden City, At Last
Having recently written an article on the pros and cons of city versus suburb living,…