the Beijinger - October 2010: A Tale of Two Cities

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" is how Dickens began his tale of two cities but the October issue of the Beijinger only offers you the choice between the best of times and the best of times. Whether your budget for a night out could comfortably finance a local election campaign or your pocketbook is emptier than a toyshop's shelves on Christmas Eve we've had a look into how you can get more kicks for your kuai in our Cover Feature. It's up to you to decide whether you're splashing your cash on caviar facials, horses and presidential suites or keeping it real with street gyms, all-you-can drink and arcades.

Also in this month's magazine we've asked "How green is China?" and met with the chefs who cook for the world's elite, we've found out the fetishes that occupy the mind behind Yen Fetish and cast our evil eye over Halloween fashion plus we find out how Penguin's marking their fifth anniversary in China. Throw in a healthy dose of Donkey burgers, camel, a vacation in Provence, softball and you'll come to close to the content you can spend your National Day holidays reading - when you're recovering from all the great events, that is.

As if that wasn't enough, then feast your eyes on all of our regular content, including all of the new bars, shops and restaurants, and long-standing favourites like Ich Bin Ein Beijinger. Get your copy of the September issue while you can or download the PDFs below.