Blog Category - Chinese Culture

DP Bizarre Beijing: The Painted Skin
It's Ghost Month! In honor of this somber time, Bizarre Beijing will bring you a classic Chinese ghost story once a week.
Three Must-see Art Exhibitions in Beijing
 Want to escape the heat but don't know where to go? Now's the perfect time to visit art galleries!
Mandarin Monday: Those Beijing Characters That Are on Your Tongue But Can't Write Down
At least we can type them out now
Bizarre Beijing: Spotted Dog
It's Ghost Month! In honor of this somber time, Bizarre Beijing will bring you a classic Chinese ghost story once a week.
Foreign Women of Beijing: Do You Have What it Takes to Be Crowned Miss Laowai 2022?
After a brief hiatus, this beauty pageant is back for it's third iteration.
Mandarin Monday: Capitalized Chinese Characters? What The Hell Are Those?
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Bizarre Beijing: The Soul of the Great Bell
It's Ghost Month! In honor of this somber time, Bizarre Beijing will bring you a classic Chinese ghost story once a week.
3 Places with The Most Romantic Names in Beijing
For Chinese Valentine's Day, we've handpicked some of the places with the most romantic names.
Digging Into Beijing's Obsession with Mahjong
Meet the expat who's sharing his mahjong obsession with the masses.
Five Smelliest Snacks You Must Try in Beijing
Here's a list of Beijingers' favorite snacks that smell bad but actually taste pretty good.
Three Most Bizzare Museums in Beijing
Not every museum in Beijing is like the National Museum of China that has a shimmering beacon of high culture.
Express How Your Really Feel About the Heat With These Colorful Chinese Expressions
Let’s grab some creative sayings about how ding dang hot it is!
Our Picks for QiXi Celebrations in Beijing
Another Chinese Valentine's Day is around the corner. Here's where you can celebrate.
Story of the 'Jing: What's the Deal With the Old Red Gate on Ghost Street?
A lonely red gate and a faded stone tablet marooned in a sea of 24-hour restaurants, the last vestiges of the Eastern Medicine King Temple.
Bizarre Beijing: The Last Bus to Fragrant Hills
It's Ghost Month! In honor of this somber time, Bizarre Beijing will bring you a classic Chinese ghost story once a week 'til this month ends.