Blog Author - Sally Wilson
One of the Chinese traditions that as a foreigner you have to grasp quickly, is the concept of the Chinese red envelope.
Longqing Gorge (Longqingxia) is a long ravine passed by the Gucheng River, located 80km northwest of Beijing.
For Christmas I was given a pair of Chinese guardian lions, or shi (獅).
Rather than staying indoors and hibernating, we decided to make the most of the freezing temperatures and head for the city's central lakes for so
In and Out has two branches in Sanlitun: Sanlitun Beixiaojie and Gongti. We visited the first location during the lively lunch rush.
It’s been a while since we’ve been to the Great Wall but as soon as we saw the glorious skies over Beijing on January 2, we knew we had to make th
Being back in the UK for Christmas, I am reminded just how many charity shops there are. In fact recent estimates suggest there are over 10,200 ch
This is part two of our guide as to where to pick up Christmas staples to prepare the perfect feast just like you'd eat at home. For the first
Mention roast chestnuts, a savory smoked ham, or the warming glow from a glass of mulled wine, and you’re bound to evoke Christmas memories any ti