The Beijing Central Axis – 6 Places You May Not Have Visited

These six places along the Central Axis offer alternatives to the more well-known tourist hot spots.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 19 February 2021

These Beijing Scenic Spots Saw The Most Visitors During CNY

Figures from 147 scenic spots in Beijing show the estimated number of visitors from February 11 until February 17.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 18 February 2021

Find Out Beijing Residents' Plans For Spring Festival

That’s Beijing spoke to some of the city's residents about what they plan to do over Chinese New Year.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 05 February 2021

Tom Dartnell Discusses New Book on Beijing Graffiti

Shanghai-based author Tom Dartnell has been documenting graffiti since 1988.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 03 February 2021

'Destination Peking' and Beijing's Original Hutong Hipsters

Paul French with 18 tales of foreigners who spent time in Peking in the first half of the 20th century.

by Paul French, 03 February 2021

COVID-19 Strain First Detected in UK Found in 2 Beijing Patients

Two patients in Daxing district have tested positive for the B117 strain of COVID-19, a variant first detected in UK.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 21 January 2021

Beijing Changes Quarantine Policy... Again

The capital has now adopted the '14+7+7' policy, with an extra seven days of 'health monitoring' required for overseas arrival.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 19 January 2021

Four Places For Outdoor Ice Skating in Beijing

It’s that time of year when Beijing’s lakes and rivers are frozen over, the perfect time to get your skates on. Here are four suggestions for outdoor ice skating in Beijing.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 08 January 2021

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