The dragon is the most mysterious of all the creatures in the Chinese zodiac. As its only mythical animal, it leaps out from the rats and roosters as the most savage, regal and decidedly enigmatic character in the cycle. It's traditionally associated with passion, intellect, nobility and sometimes violence ... Read More
Life coaches are experts in you, your life and the inner workings of your brain. But they’re also expensive—like ¥2,000 an hour expensive. So we’ve talked to some of Beijing and Shanghai’s best coaches and stolen their secrets. Read on to discover how you can ... Read More
There is nothing that says warmth and friendly togetherness quite like board games. And sure, you might have brought that battered Clue game from home, but isn't it time to round up your Chinese friends for a rousing game of Mahjong over some Yanjing? Not to mention that many ... Read More
Admit it—cheap massages are one of your favorite things about living in China. We’ve done the hard work of getting massages all over town, and have assembled this list of the best deals out there, broken up by neighborhood so that you’re never far away from total ... Read More
You’ve been to the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall. But that doesn’t mean you’ve seen everything Beijing has to offer—far from it. The capital is a treasure trove of weird, cool, interesting places. We scouted them out and here are our top picks--just ... Read More
Haigui (海龟). It's the Mandarin expression for overseas Chinese who settle back down in the home country. It's actually a play on the Chinese word for "sea turtle" (the correct expression is actually 海归) and is an apt expression for the many who come back to the Mainland ... Read More
Beijing’s fashion scene is bursting at the seams. From Gulou's boho chic to Sanlitun's fun, flirty looks, here are the style musts of the capital’s coolest neighborhoods, just in time for fall. Budding fashionistas, take note. Bring a copy of our fall fashion issue to D-SATA ... Read More
Beijing’s got thousands of Chinese restaurants serving up dozens of cuisines. We consulted experts, scanned popular websites and drew on our own years of dining experiences to assemble this list of 30 of the city’s best. Pick up a pair of chopsticks and dig in!
Best Sichuan
Everyone ... Read More
In the midst of China’s hurtle towards the future, sometimes it’s nice to take a look back. Laozihao (老字号), officially translated as “time-honored brands,” is a government distinction awarded to certain brand names and shops that have proven histories. Once run by families as generational businesses, most laozihao ... Read More
Being creative makes you happier and more fulfilled. It’s also a great way to save money on Christmas presents and entertain yourself. So take a break from work, get out of bed, turn off the DVD player and get ready to make contact with your inner artist, musician, thespian ... Read More
The hotel biz is booming in Asia. Starwood alone is opening up a new hotel every two weeks, and that's just in China. So we rounded up Asia’s 15 can’t-miss destination hotels just in time for your summer holidays.
Underwater
Ithaa | The Maldives
Currently under construction, though ... Read More
It's sweltering outside, and this is the cheapest place on earth to buy DVDs, so turn up the air conditioning and immerse yourself in Chinese cinema with this guide to our favorite Chinese flicks of the past decade.
Best Noir
Suzhou River 苏州河
Directed by Lou Ye | 2000
This ... Read More
Our readers vote, we tally the results. This year, perennial winners The Tree, Hatsune and Maison Boulud snagged top spots, which should surprise exactly no one in Beijing. Agua and Mosto also came up with big wins. Now, we present to you the best of Beijing dining, year 2011.
See ... Read More
For those of us who choose to raise pets in Beijing, our animal friends are a truly important part of our lives. They bring us fun and joy, but they also mean we have to walk them, pick up their poop and lint-roll our clothes and furniture. We found six ... Read More
Complement the hot days and cool nights of Beijing with a drink at one of the city's best open-air terraces and bars. There's something for everyone on our list, whether you're a party-hopping hipster or a relaxed “old gent”.
The Scene-ster
A Sanlitun hotspot, Migas' rooftop is ... Read More
Festival season is upon us, with Midi and Strawberry Festivals happening later this month and into May. We've chronicled the 12 rockers and DJs to "break out" and get their due here in the 'Jing.
Free the Birds
For years, Ziyo, one of the capital's freshest, most eclectic ... Read More
The Olympics and Expo are over, and we have newer, shinier versions of Beijing and Shanghai—the Chinese mainland's two major metropolises. It's the perfect time to revisit that age-old question: Which really is the better city? Are Beijingren really cooler than Shanghairen? Where do you want to ... Read More
With The Bookworm International Literary Festival running from March 4-18, and the Capital Beijing Literary Festival from February 26-March 12, Beijing prepares to play host to writers from across the globe. These two festivals neatly underscore the rapid growth of China’s publishing industry, both online and offline.
Books sales ... Read More
All this week City Weekend serves up the best meals in Beijing for two people for ¥199 or less. The ¥199 cap includes any surcharges but does not include bevvies. We've already covered American meals, Euro offerings and Luxe Lunches. Today we look at the range of Asian selection ... Read More
All this week City Weekend serves up the best meals in Beijing for two people for ¥199 or less. The ¥199 cap includes any surcharges but does not include bevvies. Check back on Monday for our Asian selection. By the way, we've already covered American and Euro offerings, as ... Read More
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