Storied Beijing Music Venue Yugong Yishan Closes, Seeks New Location

It's a case of goodbye for now... we hope

by Bryan Grogan, 22 February 2019

Police Raid Hot Cat Club in Beijing, Conduct Surprise Drug Tests

Many foreigners had gathered for an open mic night, but police shut down the bar before the show even began.

by Noelle Mateer, 28 September 2017

Photos Show the Dramatic Evolution of Beijing's Hutongs from 1989-2013

A recent exhibition held in Beijing featured over 100 photos depicting just how much the city's hutongs have changed since the 1980s.

by Justine Lopez, 10 July 2017

A Peek Inside This Traditional Beijing Hutong Turned Micro-Hostel

This ultra-small, 35-sqm hutong space was transformed into shared housing without comprising quality of life.

by Dominique Wong, 05 May 2017

[UPDATED] DDC Will Reopen on May 12 Following Sudden Closure

The good news came via the venue's WeChat account on Sunday, May 7. Read more for an updated schedule.

by Oscar Holland, 05 May 2017

Nanluoguxiang Gets a Historic Makeover

After months of renovations Nanluoguxiang now boasts a more traditional character a lot less shops.

by Justine Lopez, 14 February 2017

How One Architect Transformed a Tiny Hutong Alleyway into a Home for 6

Japanese architect Shuhei Aoyama was tasked with transforming a dark and overcrowded hutong home into an efficient and beautiful space.

by Oscar Holland, 17 January 2017

2 Americans Cause RMB10,000 Damage to Nanluoguxiang Bar

The world's most bizarre bar brawl is currently being investigated by Beijing police.

by Justine Lopez, 29 July 2016

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