Articles Tagged with Beijing

Why wax nostalgic about travels gone by when the option exists to look ahead to future trips? There’s no need to wait until the start of a new year to plan dreamworthy vacations — we’ve…

Whether you’re whooping it up for the Year of the Pig (or Rat or Ox or Tiger) or simply want to give a nod to the Chinese New Year, here are some of the best…

A morning run is said to lower blood pressure and relieve stress as well as give runners a needed boost to tackle the day ahead. While Beijing’s tricky weather may pose concerns for outdoor activities,…

While Americans pile their dinner tables high with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie to celebrate Thanksgiving at the height of the fall season, Chinese families also come together to celebrate the harvest, but…

Peking duck is the ultimate must-try in Beijing. (Photo: Alamy) Few nations can boast the level of culinary sophistication and diversity that the People’s Republic of China can. From the blisteringly spicy hot pots of…

Craft beer, like the brews from Jing A Brewing Taproom, have exploded in popularity. (Photo: Courtesy of Jing A Brewing Taproom) Gone are the days when Beijing’s beer drinkers had few imbibing options aside from…

The iconic skyline of China’s capital shows off the mix between old and new in bustling Beijing. With landmark skyscrapers set alongside ancient temples and imperial palaces, the city has long been an epicenter of…

After a few days soaking up Beijing’s fizzy energy and maneuvering your way through its teeming streets, you may be in need of a little respite. Local resident and comedy writer Stuart Wiggin lends us…