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Shanghai Exhibition Center: The Palace of Sino-Soviet Friendship

The 'wedding cake' still stands today with a Soviet star atop its gilded spire.

by Ned Kelly, 05 March 2021

This Week in History: When Andy Warhol Came to China

In late 1982, Andy Warhol and a small entourage were invited on a VIP trip to Beijing, the Forbidden City and Great Wall.

by Ned Kelly, 29 October 2020

Beijing Museums & Parks Finally Reopen, But There’s a Catch

Culture vultures can finally visit Beijing’s major museums and parks – with some limitations.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 08 May 2020

Illustrator Shuilam Wong Talks Art Collective Hole in the Wall

Born from the minds of illustrator duo Jinna Kaneko and Shuilam Wong in 2017, Beijing-based creative collective Hole in the Wall (HITW) has quietly been making a name for itself in the...

by Valerie Osipov, 05 December 2019

Hold the Door! We Spoke With Hodor About 'Game of Thrones' and EDM

This fall, the beloved Hodor is coming to the Middle Kingdom for a special performance in Hong Kong.

by Matthew Bossons, 01 August 2019

Understanding the Hand Gestures and Face Masks of Chinese Opera

A breakdown of some of the most notable hand gestures and face masks that appear in Chinese opera performances.

by That's Beijing, 27 June 2019

Shanghai Will Soon Be Home to This Stunning Opera House

Seriously, this building is going to be gorgeous.

by Urban Family, 22 May 2019

Go on the Ultimate Beijing Gallery Hop this International Museum Day

Forget about day drinking for an afternoon and indulge in a sophisticated gallery blitzkrieg, thanks to a special collaboration project by select art venues across the city.

by Grigor Grigorian, 16 May 2019