Blog Tag - Winter

Stay Healthy This Winter With These Nuggets of TCM Wisdom
Wait! Don't roll your eyes just yet. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may sometimes veer into strange territory (going bald? eat black foods!) but...
Booze News: Winter Drinks Galore, Warming Brews, Wine Parties & More
Thirsty? Wet your whistle with Booze News, our wrap-up of the week's best deals, parties, concoctions, industry gossip, and more. Modernista unveils...
Beicology: Chilly and Rainy, What Happened to Beijing?
Well it took us about a week to switch from wearing t-shirts to wearing jackets, and this weekend Beijing's temperatures dropped even further,...
Beijing News You Might Have Missed this Week, Oct 16
Beijing is a happening city! Don't miss a thing with our weekend roundup of the latest news. Beijing Designates Driverless Car Road Test Area: On...
The Winter is Coming, The Heater is Growling: Things You Need To Know About Nuan Qi
It feels like the capital has jumped forward in time this past week. With drastic temperature drops and snow fall spotted on the tips of mountains in...
Lace Up: The Best Places to Ice Skate in Beijing
With the pandemic situation being what it is, options are somewhat more limited than in previous years, but there are a  few spots around town to hit...
Freezing Temperatures, Howling Winds Prompts Beijing Cold Weather Warning
Freeze your t*ts off on Tuesday? You weren’t alone. Beijing experienced the coldest day of winter so far, with temperatures ranging from -10°C down...
Date Night China: Men’s Guide to Dressing for Winter
This article comes from Date Night China (WeChat ID: datenightchina), your guide to dating in China, from love to lust, first dates to worst dates, ...
Mandarin Monday: A Very Merry Hot Pot (and a Spicy New Year)
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing learning tips, fun and practical phrases, and trends. With...
As Winter Hits, These Parks Are Taking a Break
Last weekend the first snow of the year descended on Beijing, decidedly plunging the city into a long, cold winter. For outdoor enthusiasts, this can...
Baby it’s cold….in here? Understanding China’s Central Heating System Divide
As is obvious to anyone hoping to come home to a toasty room in early November, China’s heating system operates very differently from many other...
Flu Season Hits Beijing - Here's What You Need to Know About Getting a Shot
Beware, Beijingers, the winter flu is officially here, and just because COVID is no longer a worry in Beijing doesn't mean you're safe from this...
Cozy Quarantine: Beijing Extends Central Heating by a Week
[UPDATED: Mar 20, 5pm] Beijing's heating will be further extended until midnight on Mar 31 given that most people remain at home due to the...
Beijing Olympian: Plunging the Icy Depths With Houhai's Fearless Winter Swimmers
Beijing Olympian is an ongoing column in which we explore the newest, the funnest, and the downright whackiest in Beijing’s fitness scene. Is it...
Lace Up: Beijing's Best Indoor and Outdoor Rinks for Ice Skating
Whether you're a wobbly beginner, or able to zip around in artful figure eights, there are few things more exciting than lacing up your skates and...