Blog Author - Steven Schwankert

Mandarin Oriental to Finally Open Beijing Hotel – But Not the One You Think
Submitted on Nov 22, 2018
Finally, after 11 years, Mandarin Oriental will open its first hotel in Beijing. At last.
Biggest Shuangjing Showdown Ever Set for Saturday Afternoon
Submitted on Apr 21, 2018
Beijing's original fight festival returns on Saturday, April 21, at 3pm.
Mandarin Oriental to Finally Open Beijing Hotel in 2018 ... But Not the One You're Thinking
Submitted on Sep 16, 2017
Finally, after 10 years, Mandarin Oriental will open its first hotel in Beijing. At last.
Ready to Rumble: Shuangjing Showdown Returns Saturday with Boxing, BBQ, and Pizza Cup Discounts
Submitted on Sep 15, 2017
Shuangjing's two biggest weekends of the year kick off on Saturday with the seventh installment of Shu
Two Divers Missing at Underwater Section of the Great Wall
Submitted on Sep 09, 2017
Two scuba divers have gone missing while exploring a little-known,...
Travel and Leisure Magazine Names Waldorf Astoria Beijing's Top Hotel
Submitted on Aug 03, 2017
Bad news for Beijing: yet another international list of travel destinations has been announced, and Beijing is nowhere near it.
Four for Four on July 4: The Local's Kenn Bermel Serves up an American Quiz
Submitted on Jul 04, 2017
It's all about the numbers lately for The Local.
Tchau, Gonzalez: Beijing Guo'an Fires Coach after Latest Loss
Submitted on Jun 03, 2017
Beijing Guo'an has sacked manager Jose Gonzalez after a middling start to the Chinese Super League (CSL) season. 
Music Stops for Salsa Caribe, Beijing Dance Icon
Submitted on May 04, 2017
Correction: Salsa Caribe management contacted the Beijinger on Thursday and strenuously denied that the venue is closed o