North vs South: Who Gives More in Red Envelopes?

There is a stark contrast in customs and amounts between China's northern and southern regions!

by Billy Jiang, 18 February 2024

Ask a Laobeijing: Has the Meaning of CNY Changed?

Zhang, 47, shares his views on Spring Festival.

by Dominique Wong, 26 February 2016

Snacks and the City: The Latest Food & Drink News in Beijing

Here, a roundup of things we ate and gossiped about this month – for journalism, for research, for you, readers.

by Valerie Osipov, 30 January 2019

22 Awesome Things to Do Over CNY in Beijing

Happy New Year of the Dragon!

by That's Beijing, 06 February 2024

Spring Festival in Beijing? Check Out These CNY Opening Hours

Find out which Beijing venues have adjusted their opening hours during the Spring Festival holiday.

by That's Beijing, 25 January 2022

Celebrate the Spring Festival Holiday with Ice and Fire

Enjoy a serene escape during Chinese New Year with either of these itineraries themed around ice and fire.

by That's Beijing, 14 January 2020

Sherpa’s Serves Up Special Offers for Spring Festival

Sherpa's wishes you a happy Year of the Pig!

by That's Beijing, 24 January 2019

Leaving Beijing for CNY? Here are the Latest Travel Rules

On January 27, the Beijing Information Office announced new travel rules for the Spring Festival period.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 03 February 2021

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