Blog Tag - Sightseeing in Beijing

Visit Here: The Working People's Cultural Palace
From far-flung places in our recent limited Take the Subway series, we move closer to the city center for a look at a few spots that we think, while...
A Platform for Viewing the Heavens: Beijing's Ancient Observatory
If you were to trace the walls surrounding Beijing’s inner city, on the southeast corner – inside the wall – you’d find a tower topped with all kinds...
Traveling in Beijing with Covid Restrictions
In this confusing pandemic era where rules and restrictions are set on everything, what are the protocols for traveling around Beijing? Here is a...
Sail Back in Time on the Imperial Waterway Cruise
Ahoy there fellow Beijingers, now that it’s April, the Imperial Waterway Cruise is officially open for business! As the name suggests, this waterway...
Fancy Yourself a Concubine or Wizard? Beijing Snows Bring Scenery to Suit Any Taste
The magic of snowfall returns to the capital, and everywhere is bathed in.a blanket of white. Snow in Beijing isn't as gentle as most would imagine...
Beijing Feels Like Magic: Four Wanghong Places To Hit Up This Winter
网红 Wanghong culture is everywhere in China, and Beijing is no exception. Roughly translating to "internet red," it's come to define places and people...
Spring blossoms
Well, folks, we did it... we made it through the bleakness of winter and Beijing's best season is right around the corner! And despite the absolutely...
As Winter Hits, These Parks Are Taking a Break
Last weekend the first snow of the year descended on Beijing, decidedly plunging the city into a long, cold winter. For outdoor enthusiasts, this can...
Mandarin Monday: The 8 Emperor-Approved Sightseeing Spots in Beijing
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing learning tips, fun and practical phrases, and trends. Earlier...
Hooray! Forbidden City Bans Selfie Stick, Palace Museum Opens New Exhibits
Beijing’s Forbidden City has banned the use of selfie sticks unless ‘necessary’, following a number of New York’s Museums and museums in the United...