A Complete Guide to Finding Christmas Decorations in Beijing

Get into the spirit of celebrating sweet, sweet baby Jesus with our Christmas decorations guide.

by Dominique Wong, 01 December 2016

In the Minority: Manchus, The Last Emperors

In the second part of our series on Beijing's three largest non-Han groups, we take a look at the Manchu community.

by Dominique Wong, 17 June 2016

Tales of the City: Tao Hongjing's Big Reveal

Chinese artist unveiled as a Frenchman.

by Dominique Wong, 30 November 2015

Tales of the City: China's tomb raiders

Archaeologists aren't the only ones digging

by Dominique Wong, 03 October 2015

Reading Between the Lines: A Map of Beijing, But Not As You Know It

We chat with artist Gareth Fuller, who has previously completed maps of London and Bristol, about drawing, Muay Thai and… public toilets.

by Dominique Wong, 05 June 2018

Beijing's Tenants Fight Back Against Housing Agents

An aggrieved Beijing resident has created a blog – bluntly titled 'Don't Rent Courtyard007' – highlighting the dangers of renting.

by Dominique Wong, 27 September 2016

Has the Ban on Tour Groups Impacted Nanluoguxiang?

Dominique Wong asks whether the recent ban on tour groups on Nanluoguxiang has affected the iconic hutong.

by Dominique Wong, 11 June 2016

On the Block: Pondering Beijing's 'Dragon Plaza'

In the 'On the Block' series, we talk with architects and civilians to get their view on Beijing's unusual buildings.

by Dominique Wong, 21 December 2016

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