Blog Tag - Travel

Beijing Adjusts Policies for Reentering City
Beijing announced on Jul 6 that it has adjusted its Covid prevention and control policies and measures in the capital in order to implement the new...
Day Trip to Badaling Wildlife Park: Worth the Drive?
We pulled up to gates that looked like they were straight out of a scene from Jurassic Park. The tall fences kept the wild beasts in as we drove...
Good News! The Journey Card Asterisk is Gone... for Good?
Your summer travel plans can finally commence – as the dreaded asterisk in the Travel Journey Card (行程卡 xingchengka) is finally gone for good. The...
Why Ghost Street isn’t Really Called Ghost Street - A Brief History of Guijie
Stretching a total of 1,422 meters all the way from Beixinqiao Station across to Dongzhimen Station this popular food street seems to have very...
Restart Your Weekend Fun with These Reopened places
Haven't got your weekends plans sorted out yet? Well, here is some good news! A few places that had been closed for weeks, due to the pandemic, have...
When Will Beijing's Dreaded Asterisk* Go Away?
If you are planning to travel this summer, chances are you are probably waiting anxiously to find out when the asterisk on your 行程卡 xingchengka will...
Airbnb Is Closing a Chapter in China, But Are There Any Alternatives?
So, Airbnb is closing down a chapter of domestic business in China come July, what are some alternatives? We talked to some Beijing residents to see...
The Red, The Yellow, The White, The Willow, Four Spiritual Animals in Beijing
Ever since Beijing -- actually back then it was called Yanjing -- was chosen as the capital of the Jin Dynasty, the city has been a bustling...
3 Places to Hike in Beijing This Spring
Spring is just about here in Beijing. For those looking to see the beauty of the season, we've picked a few places that aren't too well traveled that...
Sail Back in Time on the Imperial Waterway Cruise
Ahoy there fellow Beijingers, now that it’s April, the Imperial Waterway Cruise is officially open for business! As the name suggests, this waterway...
Fancy Yourself a Concubine or Wizard? Beijing Snows Bring Scenery to Suit Any Taste
The magic of snowfall returns to the capital, and everywhere is bathed in.a blanket of white. Snow in Beijing isn't as gentle as most would imagine...
COVID Gourmand: Restaurant Guide Issued By Beijing CDC
Last Friday, both gourmands and restaurateurs on my WeChat moments were holding their breath after Beijing's CDC released the travel history of an...
Last Call: Don't Miss These Places To See Autumn Leaves Around Beijing!
It's that time of the year again when Beijing turns into a beautiful palette of reds, golds and oranges. But, if you wanna see it, you'd better take...
Take These 6 Routes along the Grand Canal This Fall!
The Grand Canal, which snakes through the heart of Beijing, has witnessed the city change across the centuries, making it a true cultural landmark....
Kapital Koopas: Level Up Your Staycation With Mario Party Suite, and Who Needs Euro Cup With Mario Kart Tournament Livestreams
Press F to pay respects to all the fallen goombas. It's time for a deep dive into China's gaming culture in our column, Kapital Koopas. 24 Holiday...