Blog Category - Chinese Culture

Best Places in Beijing to Up Your Dance Game
Who doesn't enjoy a workout that doesn't feel like a workout?
Mid-Autumn Festival: Top Places to Gaze at the Moon like a Local
Here's a few spots to watch the moon rise over Mid-Autumn Festival.
Chinese Folklore Special: Mid-Autumn Festival Stories
Today is the start of Mid-Autumn festival. But what's it all about?
Story of the 'Jing: When Beijing's Most Famous Sites Opened Their Doors to the Public
Beijing's most famous attractions didn't open their doors to the public until the 20th century (or even later).
Celebrate the Moon Festival With Beijing Postcard’s Hutong Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun and unique to do this Moon Festival? Then why not join Beijing Postcards on their Hutong Scavenger Hunt.
Beijing Pop: Chinese Actress Angelababy Criticized For Using English Name
Should Chinese address themselves in public with an English name?
Mandarin Monday: Schools Are Reopened, Time to Have Your Mandarin Mid-term With Us
With four years of Mandarin Monday in our archives, there's a lot of cramming to be done.
Where To Get Delicious Potstickers That Every Beijinger Loves
Potstickers are an all time favorite of mine, and these are some of my favorite spots to eat them in Beijing.
Ever Seen These Mounting Stones in Beijing Hutongs?
These historical footnotes can be found all over the hutongs.
Mandarin Monday: 20 Phrases Originated from Dialects
There are countless local dialects used in China, and they all influence one another.
Solar Term 101: Chushu, It's Time to Kill the Heat
In the middle of the seventh month, the gate to the other world will be open.
Bizarre Beijing: The Maiden in White
It's Ghost Month! In honor of this somber time, Bizarre Beijing will bring you a classic Chinese ghost story once a week.
Take a Look at Some of the Most Unique Mooncakes You Can Buy This Season
From Harry Potter to cakes shaped like jade necklaces, there's a little something for everyone as Mid-Autumn Festival rolls around.
Beijing's Drum Tower Tests Longer Weekend Opening Hours
For the second weekend in a row, Gulou will be open a little longer each night.
Stop Starch Shaming, Embrace These Savory Chinese Pastry For Your Next Brunch
Almost all civilizations use a diverse array of the various starches in their culinary cultures.