This version of the Heituo Mountain crossing starts at the small village where we’d usually end the hike, hits the 1,503m peak of Heituo after a long climb up through forested valleys and along ridgelines, and ends with a long walk out via Nine-Eyes Tower. This is a fairly rough hike and parts of...

The autumn colours in the parks in Beijing’s West Mountains are famous throughout China, and the area is correspondingly crowded when the colours are at their peak. We usually avoid hiking here for that reason. But during the lockdowns in early 2020 the hills here were one of the few places to go...

Jing, at The Peninsula Beijing, is a celebrated Michelin-starred French restaurant serving modern French gastronomy with exceptional artistry and culinary flair. Paired with vintage wines from around the world and set in a secret garden, Jing creates unparalleled dining experiences for guests....