Blog Tag - evergreen
The temperatures have dropped, and it appears that winter has officially come early in Beijing, so it's the perfect time to enjoy a bit of warming...
It's almost Mid-Autumn Festival, which this year falls on Oct 6 and with it comes another mooncake on the menu. Whether made of red bean, egg, mixed...
Yesterday, Beijing issued a red rain weather warning, so it seems like the perfect moment to brush up on various safety tips in the likely event that...
As the summer heat and humidity continue to hit the capital, what better way to relax in Beijing than with a home-brewed iced tea in hand? From iced...
It sometimes seems like the dominant color in Beijing is “Socialist Taupe.” The streets. The bricks. The roads. Getting away from the gray and the...
Though a trip through Beijing has plenty of historical architecture to offer, the city’s skyline also holds many feats of modern design. However,...
If you've already failed to make good on your 2025 Western New Year's resolution, now's the time to seize the second chance that is Chinese New Year'...
Nope, your poops aren't suddenly way smellier when you're living in China (well actually, maybe they are). And it's not just you: Bathrooms often do...
There’s little we can do to escape Beijing’s sweltering summer heat, which often leaves us yearning for an endless stream of frosty beverages. And...
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...
It's hard to keep track of the traditional Chinese festival calendar, and it's even harder to keep track of all the customs and special foods that go...
Popping up everywhere from hillsides and courtyards to markets and snack vendors, beautiful golden-orange persimmons are a sure sign that fall has...
As we know, Beijing is a huge mish-mash of old and new, with the significance of the former often obscured by speed of development or easy to miss to...
Since early July, we have officially been in the 三伏天 sān fú tiān or "dog days in summer" season, which lasts until mid-August and coincides with the...
Dragon Boat Festival (龙船节 lóngchuán jié or 端午节 duānwǔ jié), which falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month (Jun 3 this year), has been...
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