Blog Author - Sijia Chen

Pssst! Here’s How to Get Into this Weekend's Mother's Day Baobei Disco for Just RMB 100
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Visting Author AJ Betts Talks Teen Fiction
 Australian author AJ Betts, who speaks at the Bookworm Literary Festival ...
Beijing Hot Springs: A Soak a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the holidays? Soak away those winter blues with a hot spring.
Word! The Stories Behind Seven Common Spring Festival Foods
If you’ve been in China for Spring Festival before, you know the best part is the food.
Eau Naturel: Securing Access to Safe Water
Access to clean, safe drinking water is essential.
Makye Ame (Tibetan): Heavy Dishes and Live Entertainment for a Winter’s Night
Though it’s been around in Beijing since 2001, chances are you’ve never heard of Makye Ame.
What To See: Si'de Park and Beyond
Though the days are winding down, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy some outdoor fun.
Seasonal Eats: Five Ways to Enjoy Jiaobai
As westerners turn to apples and pumpkins in October, a little-known Chinese crop is coming into season: jiaobai (茭白), also known as wild
Dumb and Simple: The Trick to Using Taobao without Alipay or a Chinese ID Number
For the longest time, I couldn't figure out how to use Taobao without an Alipay account.