Blog Tag - Autumn

The Quiet Autumn Reset We All Need
Sometimes life is not about dramatic overhauls; it is about the quiet, small changes we make over time to get to the place we want. Here's our two...
Embrace Pumpkin and Squash Season With These Recipes
It’s officially autumn in Beijing, which means that it’s also pumpkin and squash season. I’ve always thought that pumpkin and squash are underrated...
Mandarin Monday: 15 Essential Autumnal Words and Phrases
Mandarin Monday is a regular series where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing fun and practical phrases and characters. We’ve already...
View Spectacular Autumn Leaves at These Spots in Beijing
With the October holiday behind us, fall is firmly settling into the capital which means soon the city will be awash with the beautiful red, orange...
How Autumn Food Therapy Is Getting a Modern Makeover
As the weather cools and the dry air sets in, many locals turn to the centuries-old practice of 秋补 qiū bǔ (autumn tonic), a seasonal food therapy...
New Burgers, Pizza and More on These Autumn Menus
As we head into fall, there are some new autumn offerings up for grabs at a few eateries in Beijing, including two of our favorite things: new...
Best of Beijing in Readers' Photos: Colors of Autumn
Best of Beijing in Photos showcases photos from readers from across Beijing, in hopes of showing the capital as it's seen though different eyes (and...
Got Photos of Beijing’s Autumn Colors? Share Them With Us!
The temperatures are dropping and the leaves are turning from green to red, gold, and yellow across Beijing – autumn has arrived in the capital....
New Tacos, Burgers, Drinks and Other Autumn Specials
It’s officially getting into cozy season here in Beijing, and along with leaves across the capital changing their hues, many restaurants and bars are...
Persimmon Pleasures: Recipes for Beijing’s Juicy Fruit
Popping up everywhere from hillsides and courtyards to markets and snack vendors, beautiful golden-orange persimmons are a sure sign that fall has...
Marvel at Autumn Hues in Beijing's Mountain Parks
The sweet spot between mid-October and mid-November is undoubtedly Beijing's most delightful season. It's the perfect time to immerse yourself in...
Solar Terms 101: Out With the Summer Bod, In With the Autumn Belly
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
Solar Terms 101: Lit up ShuangjiangBe awa with fiery leaves and shining persimmons.  
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
Hello Yellow! Beijing's Ginkgo Season Is Upon Us
Every October, the leaves in Beijing put on a show. The star attraction is the city’s Ginkgo trees, which for a short time each year, turn a...
Feast Your Eyes on Fall Foliage at These Beijing Mountain Parks
The period from mid-October to mid-November is widely acknowledged as the most pleasant season in Beijing, with a temperate climate that’s ideal for...