Talking Travel: Your semi-regular roundup of Beijing's latest transportation-related news.
For today's giveaway, Ponty Winery is offering something truly unique:
Wouldn't it be great if you could call multiple DiDi services at once?
Shake off the chills with these boozy Beijing events.
Yippee-ki-yay, it's Christmas!
The beloved Winter Fayre is back with gallons of mulled wine and handmade crafts.
Despite a difficult year for the F&B industry, these new openings managed to make it a big success
It looks like someone has shaken the pizza box!
One more bowl of rice, mom! Please?
Holy cow! I did not expect mid-December to be this crammed with gigs.
![Throwback Thursday: The End of a "Freelancer’s" Free Rein](https://www.thebeijinger.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_list_image/public/thebeijinger/blog-images/384518/throwback_thursday_beijing_news_queen_of_freeloading.jpg "Throwback Thursday: The End of a "Freelancer’s" Free Rein")
How the Queen of Freeloading was unceremoniously dethroned.
Just 24 hours left to vote! Once your ballot is in, relax with a slice and some poetry.
Your guide to the best eats to be had in Beijing this week.
Don't talk to me until I've read Capital Caff: Your guide to the latest in coffee happenings around Beijing.
The Roots, an Yizhuang instititution for nearly seven years, is finally opening a branch in Beijing.
Running behind on gift buying? Luckily, the city is about to be awash with bazaars.
Beijing is bursting with weekly pizza deals... a win-win for your wallet and your tastebuds.
Santa is real, and your tree should be too.
A hot pot joint is the one place you don't have to fear mispronunciation, as all mouths should be stuffed with food.
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![OlymPicks: Chinese Official Calls Out COVID "Inaction and Irresponsibility," Everyone Else Excited About Coins and Ice Cube](https://www.thebeijinger.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_list_image/public/thebeijinger/blog-images/384518/beijing-national-aquatics-center-by-tommy-wong-tomhkflickr.jpg "OlymPicks: Chinese Official Calls Out COVID "Inaction and Irresponsibility," Everyone Else Excited About Coins and Ice Cube")
Two officials have two very different messages for the global community. Also, coins!