Explore the Wonders of the World With This 'National Geographic' Retrospective
National Geographic curates an expansive exhibition in Beijing to mark its 131st anniversary.
OlymPicks: Business Flourishes Amid the Pre-Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Boom
OlymPicks is an ongoing blog series whereby we highlight news, gossip, and...
Navigating the 2019 Tax Law for Foreigners 101 (and How to Calculate Your Own)
Flummoxed as to how to calculate your new China tax? Let us give you a hand.
DP Suikoden Japanese Gulou restaurant
Deftly readied yakitori, cozy booths, and an authentic Japanese atmosphere are but a few of the many strengths at this Japanese restaurant.
Beijing's Best Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Mar 25-31
Our Events Watch series aims to highlight happenings that aren't focused on...
Beicology: The Environmental Treasure Trove Lying Within Your Phone
Our semi-regular Beicology column details the capital's environmental news.
Sino Silver Screen: Top 50 Most-Watched Chinese Films From 2011 to 2019
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at China Film Insider.
Reported Arrests of School Staff Highlight Dangers of Flouting Chinese Drug Laws
The reported arrests of two staff members working at Beijing international schools this week serve as a solemn reminder of the importance of...
Is This What It Feels Like to Finally Be an Expat?
As dozens of adults sipped Coronas in a Sanlitun bar, pretending to know the lyrics to some Spanish pop song, I looked around, a bit baffled, asking...
Get Out: Serene Gardens and Meandering Waterways Await with a Short Break in Suzhou and Tongli
As the old saying goes, “above there is heaven; below, there is Suzhou and Hangzhou” (上有天堂 下有苏杭 shàng yǒu tiāntáng xià yǒu sū háng), referring to the...
Is the Beijing Cocktail Scene Dead or Alive? We Look for Answers at Schrödinger's Box
The staff at this Nali Patio cocktail cocktail bar are adept at mixing drinks customized to each patron's tastes.
Chi Fan for Charity Beijing Calls for 2019 Charity Recipients
Fresh off the success of 2018's banner Chi Fan for Charity event, the event's organizing committee is already working towards a chairty recipient for...
5 things To Taste, Smell, Touch, Hear And See, Mar 22-24
This weekend brings loads of delicious Beijing food and coffee to our fair city. If you are looking to get out- go drunk skiing with Jing-A or stay...
Noise Pollution: The Sino Hearts, 3C Ensemble, Yu Miao, SNSOS, Criminal Minds
The great wind machine has cometh and that means a fresh, brisk weekend for all you music-hoppers out there.
DP Escape for a Weekend in the Country at Cedars
Opportunities for R&R don’t come easy in Beijing but at Cedars, you can sit back and relax.
Government Switches May Day Holiday Dates, Adds Holiday Day, Laughs Maniacally
All set and looking forward to your May Day holiday? Not so fast, young pioneers!
Wudaokou Watch: “My Plans? To Be Genuine, Be Myself, and Stay Focused"
In Wudaokou Watch, we profile a different Beijing-based student from abroad each week to hear about their life in China's capital.
Keen On Coffee? Meet the World’s Top Roasters at This Weekend's Cherry Coffee Festival
Founder Lin Shin tells us about her first annual Cherry Coffee Festival this weekend, Mar 23-24.
Booze News: Skiing With Jing-A, Slow Boat at the Cherry Coffee Festival, Disco for Doggies at Caravan
Feeling thirsty? Wet your whistle with Booze News, our weekly wrap-up of the week's best bar deals, parties, drink concoctions,...
DP: Trending in Beijing: Rowdy Elderly Inhabitant, Driving Audi Causes Leukaemia, and Falling Birthrates
This week on Trending in Beijing we look at a rowdy old man trashing up the community in Datunli district, admire spring blossoms from the train, and...