Blog Author - Sijia Chen
Most westerners have never heard of sigua but many have actually encountered it before in the form of loofah sponges.
Watch out folks, it's Halloween. We mark the occasion with a historical deep-dive into some of Beijing's creepiest locations
Take a look at Beijing's best Temple Fairs this Spring Festival, with our comprehensive guide.
By all accounts, Beijing is a safe city.
Paying for utilities is a pain at the best of times, but language barriers can turn what should be a simple task into a Sisyphean undertaking.
![Trying Out Lanxiniu, the "Uber of Moving Vans"](https://www.thebeijinger.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_list_image/public/thebeijinger/blog-images/313215/lan.jpg "Trying Out Lanxiniu, the "Uber of Moving Vans"")
With less than two weeks to go before leaving Beijing, I'm currently in the process of posting some of my personal belongings in the mail.
For someone who has lived in Beijing for over five years, my knowledge of contemporary Chinese history is woefully lacking.
Rising temperatures, spring blossoms, and sun-soaked afternoons allow for plenty of time to be spent in the city’s green spaces.
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