Blog Tag - History
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Lovers of Chinese history – especially as it relates to Beijing – are in for a treat as author Paul French will be in the capital from Mar 19 to Mar...
This Sunday (Oct 20), learn all about the ancient art of cricket fighting at Gulou bar Timekeepers. Part of a new collaboration between Timekeepers...
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
While Beijingers claim a history dating back to 1045 BC, it would be more accurate to say that the past 3,000 years have seen a number of cities rise...
There was a time when the Drum (鼓楼 gǔlóu) and Bell Towers (钟楼 zhōnglóu) were the two tallest buildings in Beijing. While their height was most likely...
The weather in Beijing has certainly been sweltering recently (or at least humid from all the rain). On summer days like these, it's hard to say no...
Nothing beats a bit of thriller, even moreso if it's a story that actually happened. Such is the case of 1923 Lincheng Train Incident, in which a...
The death of Chinese silent film actress Ruan Lingyu – known for her strong social conscience and work with leftist film directors – on Mar 8, 1935,...
You’d better not shout, you’d better not cry, you’d better not pout, I’m telling you why…
Chinese Fortune Grandpa is coming to town!
Wait – who?
In...
Is it possible that even in the neon canyons of Xidan, spirits of Beijing's imperial past still lurk?
On a crisp autumn evening in the early years of...
Although the cat was domesticated after the dog and is seemingly more independent and aloof than their rival, cat worshippers the world over can't...
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing learning tips, fun and practical phrases, and trends....
In Story of the 'Jing, we look at the history and tales of our fair city and how they inform the capital as we know it today.
Ever walked (or...
A number of places that were shut during the most recent outbreaks in Beijing have been reopened to the public from Jul 15 and into this week,...
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