Blog Author - Jiang Jun

World Cup Food Fight: In food, if not football, all nations triumph
Of the 32 nations fielding men’s football teams at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa this month, 18 are represented by...
Where to watch the World Cup
Chances are that come match times, nearly every television in town (including some rigged up especially for the purpose) will be showing the...
Meridian Matters: Traditional Chinese Medicine with Ji Xiaoping
After struggling often with illness as a child and being saved by Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments many times, Ji...
The Flame Game: Beijing’s Best BBQ Options
With warmth and leaves arrive grills and skewers. It may be impossible to say who took their cue from whom, but...
Alfresco Eats: Dining Outdoors in Beijing
As the flowers open and the weather warms, restaurants gradually open their patios, rooftops and...
Terrace Tipples: Drinking in the Great Urban Outdoors
Warm weather is finally swinging around, which means prime time for outdoor drinks. Here are our recommendations...
Bounty of Blossoms: 100 (or so) flower festivals bloom
Spring in Beijing is brief, but, when properly celebrated, can be spectacular. When the long, harsh winter finally...
Dramatic Gesture: Actress Shao Tianshuai on Kunqu Opera
Multi-functional clubhouse 9 Dynasty in Wangjing is one of two places in town with regular Kunqu opera performances...