Blog Tag - Sanlitun

Sanlitun Hotel & Dining Spot Opposite House to Close This July
After 16 years in Beijing, Sanlitun’s The Opposite House will be shutting its doors for good this summer. According to an announcement from the hotel...
Former Sanlitun Bar Street Reopens With New Look
Sanlitun Bar Street is back, and it’s… definitely different. It’s as if the old Sanlitun Bar Street got itself together, went to school, moved to the...
2023 Year in Review: Places We Bid Goodbye To
After three years of Covid uncertainty, 2023 was a nice dose of normality in Beijing. And what a year it’s been! In our 2023 Year-in-Review we’re...
Bar Street No More? Sanlitun Strip Gets an Upgrade
It seems like only yesterday we poured one out for Sanlitun Bar Street on the eve of its demolition in January. Now we’ve started to get an idea of ...
What’s Up With Sanlitun’s “Slow Traffic” System?
Following the closure of the last remnants of Sanlitun’s Dirty Bar Street last year, the subdistrict embarked on what’s been named the “Sanlitun Slow...
USA! USA! USA! A Few Spots to Celebrate Fourth of July in Beijing
Fourth of July aka American Independence Day is coming next Tuesday! Whether you’re American or just fancy an excuse to party it up USA style, here...
Events and Happenings in the ‘Jing Over Dragon Boat Pt.1 (Jun 21-22)
Are you staying in the capital over the Dragon Boat Holiday and looking for something to do? Well, here we’ve picked out a few things happening over...
Beijing’s Rooftops and Terraces Pt.1
Summer is here and it’s here to stay, at least until temperatures suddenly take a plummet in October, and that means one thing: It’s rooftop and...
Out with the Old, In with the Bold: SLT's New Ventures
In a significant development for Sanlitun, H&M's largest domestic flagship store in Taikooli is set to close its doors in June. This isn't the...
A Talk with The Local's Kenn Bermel Following Return to Beijing
After three long years, Beijing has welcomed back one of its own: Kenn Bermel, owner, and manager of The Local Bar & Grill. Even though he's...
Sanlitun Bar Street Prepares for Demolition, Sidewalks Widened on Sanlitun Road
A few months following the closure of Sanlitun Bar Street, the city looks to be putting plans for turning the strip – as well as the sidewalks...
Eating and Drinking Around the Sanlitun Embassy Area, Pt.2
Just north of the bustling Sanlitun Taikooli area lies what is often referred to as the “embassy area” due to the numerous embassies situated there....
Events and Happenings in the ‘Jing This Weekend (Mar 31-Arp 2)
Haven’t made plans yet this weekend? Well, here we’ve picked out a few things happening this weekend in the capital to give you some inspiration! Or...
Refer Becomes First Beijing Restaurant to Make Asia’s Best 50 Restaurant List
It’s been a while coming, but a Beijing restaurant has finally managed to make it into Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant list. Yes, Refer in Sanlitun...
Eating and Drinking Around the Sanlitun Embassy Area, Pt.1
Just north of the bustling Sanlitun Taikooli area lies what is often referred to as the “embassy area” due to the numerous embassies situated there....