Blog Author - Jeremiah Jenne

Beijing's Five Architectural Colors, and the Symbolism Behind Them
These colors were associated with a complex schematic that involved everything from astrology and metaphysics to food and medicine.
The former site of Fu Jen University
Take a stroll through the back alleys west of Houhai
PostcardTrainStationBeijing
Let these authors and their adventures inspire you as you start to plan your own May holiday and summer break journeys.
A Weekend Walks Guide to Managing the Spring Tourist Crush
Beijing travel is back. Here are a few tips for those looking to take advantage of the great weather as the city prepares for the May Day holiday.
A History of Commerce at Longfusi
The area around Longfusi has long been associated with commerce, having previously been the site of one of the city's most famous marketplaces.
Urban Hiking: Celebrate National Day With Historical Rambles Through Beijing’s Concrete Jungle
These three long urban hikes will get you off your share bike and out of your Didi to take a fresh look at Beijing from ground level.
Sun Yat-sen in Beijing: Life, Death, and Legacy
He’s a revered figure in China. But what does Sun Yat-sen, born in Guangdong, raised in Hawaii, and buried in Nanjing have to do with Beijing? 
Getting to Know Your Beijing Neighbors: E.T.C. Werner
E.T.C. Werner was a diplomat and scholar turned crusader when his adopted daughter was brutally murdered in 1937
Weekend Walks: Literary Strolls through Old Peking
While it might be difficult to explore the city now, Covid can’t stop us from wandering old Peking from the comfort of our couch.