Blog Author - Ole Engelhardt

Riding the Oscar Wave: 10th Festival of German Cinema Now Open in Beijing
The Festival of German Cinema is back after a few months delay.
Post-Zero Covid Travel: Getting to Taipei, Hong Kong & Back Again
Travel between the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan region is much easier these days.
Steam Bear Brings Good Craft Beer to Beijing By Way of Henan
Good beer, good food and great slogans can be found at Steam Bear in Dongzhimen.
Penthouse Brings Live Music Back to Gulou Dongdajie
A livehouse once again graces the long Gulou stretch.
Blue Star Serves Up Classic German Fare From XL Bar's Old Digs
Expect classy interiors, European comfort food, and more at Beijing's newest German restaurant.
Capital Caff: Uoou Cafe Brings Bright Wanghong Flare to Gongti
This new arrival has a lot of scarlet.
A Visit to Beijing's Forgotten First Irish Pub, Durty Nellie's
Not too far from Paddy's sits this legendary watering hole.
Why Is an Old German Song Trending in China?
Old songs from around the globe are getting a second life thanks to social media.