Blog Tag - tourism

Nanjing: Why You Should Visit China's Southern Capital
Nanjing will forever hold a special place in my heart as it's where I lived when I first came to China over ten years ago, studying there from 2011...
Visit Here: Yongdingmen Park
From far-flung places in our recent Take the Subway series, we move closer to the city center for a look at a few spots that we think, while they may...
View Spectacular Autumn Leaves at These Spots in Beijing
With the October holiday behind us, fall is firmly settling into the capital which means soon the city will be awash with the beautiful red, orange...
Even More Sleeper Trains From Beijing to Save Time and Money
We’ve already taken a look at a fair few places that you can get sleeper trains to from Beijing and now we’ve got even more for you!  Remember,...
Save Time and Money With These Sleeper Trains From Beijing
With Chinese New Year just about one month away (Feb 10) it’s a good time to start planning your travels! A great way to save both time and money...
Got Photos of Beijing in the Snow? Share Them With Us!
With Beijing’s first snowfall of the season, the city has been transformed into a winter wonderland and we want to see your pictures of the capital...
Swissôtel Launches New Swiss Vitality Breakfast
Whether or not you’ve had the opportunity to visit the Alpine nation of Switzerland, you’ll undoubtedly be familiar with images of its pristine,...
Daxing-Tianjin Rail Link Nears Completion + Other Travel News
High-Speed Rail Link Between Daxing Airport and Tianjin Nears Completion: An intercity high-speed rail line linking Beijing’s Daxing International...
Best of Beijing in Readers' Photos: National Holiday Edition
Best of Beijing in Photos showcases photos from readers from across Beijing, in hopes of showing the capital as it's seen though different eyes (and...
Among the Clouds: Gasa Township and the Origins of Dai Culture
I dozed off as the minibus sped along the green slopes of south-central Yunnan. Shortly after passing the sleepy town of Xinping, we arrived in Gasa...
Make a Touristy Afternoon Out of Gulou and Nanluo
A compilation of activities and locations all within 20-minute walking distances that make up a satisfying Beijing afternoon in Dongcheng district....
Why You Should Escape the Urban Jungle to Shangri-La
At over 3,000 meters, you might at first feel lightheaded when arriving in Shangri-la. The sensation could be altitude sickness but also the thrill...
Tell Us How to Make Beijing a Better Place & Win Burger Fest Tix!
Beijing is a city of contrasts: ancient and modern, bustling and serene. It's a city place that prior to Covid regularly attracted millions of...
Experience a Personalized Taste of Beijing With Joyce Pan
I first met Joyce Pan (潘雪 Pān Xuě) when we were neighbors in the Yonghegong/Beixinqiao area of Beijing. When I would pass the door of the hutong...
Tourism Report: Beijing to Become World’s Most Powerful Travel Destination by 2032
Despite the setback caused by three years of Covid-related restrictions, Beijing remains a tourism powerhouse—and could soon become the world’s "most...