Blog Tag - Travel

Just About Everything You Need to Know About High-Speed Train Travel in China
Seeing as how international travel is ostensibly off the table for expats this summer, it's the perfect time to ride the rails around this massive...
I’ve Got Wanderlust: What Traveling Means to Me
After watching movies like Before Sunrise and reading books like Eat Pray Love the notion that the purpose of travel is somehow linked to self-...
Mandarin Monday: The 8 Emperor-Approved Sightseeing Spots in Beijing
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing learning tips, fun and practical phrases, and trends. Earlier...
Easing Travel Restrictions on Some Beijing Residents
People in Beijing have rushed to buy train and plane tickets out of the city after the local government announced on July 4 that residents from low-...
Local Gem: The Kids of Dragon and Tiger Are Here to Serve You The Yunnan Realness
Local Gem is an exploration of Beijing’s diverse palate. Get out of your comfort zone and try something new! To share your own neighborhood pride,...
History Behind the Door: Former Residence of Those Renown Beijingers
With more than 3,000 years of history under its belt – and roughly 700 as the capital – Beijing has witnessed its fair share of notable individuals....
Foreign Ministry Dismisses Rumor That Foreigners With Valid Visas Will Not Be Allowed Into China
The Chinese Foreign Ministry stepped in on Tuesday evening to refute rumors online that "all foreigners with valid visas and residence permits will...
A True Hermit Lives Right Downtown: Boutique Hotels for Your Next Beijing Staycation
Note: We understand that with the ongoing outbreak, now might not be the ideal time to start roaming around the city. However, in the hope that the...
A Comprehensive List of Beijing's Reopened Parks For You to Enjoy This Spring
As the flowers bloom, so do the crowds. However, not all public parks have reopened in time for the May Day holiday and many are operating under...
R No Need to leave Beijing, These Tours Are Back on For the May Day Holiday
Even with the news that those returning to Beijing no longer need to observe quarantine, it may be a bit short notice to sit down and arrange big...
Fingers Crossed: Chaoyang's Red Status Set to Go Green Tomorrow
[Updated Apr 29, 6.30pm] This article has been updated to include the announcement that Beijing will no longer be considered high risk as of midnight...
Travel May Be On the Table This May Holiday... Unless You've Been to Chaoyang District
For weeks, Beijing has exercised a no-tolerance policy to people entering and exiting the municipality: try to enter and you will be subjected to a...
Great Wall Creates Tourist Blacklist After Visitor Caught Defacing Badaling
On Mar 24, the same day that the Badaling portion of the Great Wall reopened to the public after two months in slumber due to the coronavirus...
Flying Into Beijing? Here's What You Can Expect
With all the news the status of the coronavirus around the world that we're constantly bombarded with, the simpler details and alterations to our...
Travel Out of Beijing Strangled as Air Routes Cancelled and Ride Sharing Restricted
The two-week quarantine policy for those traveling to Beijing from elsewhere in China has all but halted travel to the city, but in a combination of...