Megadeth Set for Beijing's Mastercard Center October 6

Rocktober is coming, and so is Megadeth, now set for an October 6 show at the MasterCard Center's Huiyuan Space.

The Dave Mustaine group, now celebrating its 30th anniversary, was once slated to play Beijing back in 2012, but that show was "postponed." Yeah. Anyway, so far so good on this one.

Scam Alert: 'Police' Calling People to Warn of Thieves Setting Up Fake Bank Account

In the latest of Beijing scams, two of my friends have recently received a very similar automated voice message phone call, notifying them that they had a kuaidi (or delivery) that they have not yet collected. After the message, they were put through to a person.

Shun Your Friends: Reflections on the Benefits of Traveling Alone

Living in Beijing we have access to some of Asia's best travel destinations but between slim holiday allowances and hard-to-pin-down friends, it's easy to get stuck here in town for long periods of time. And we all know those are the times when the "China days" seem to start really piling up. I'm here to say: get out. Pack a bag and go on a solo vacation.

Artist Aurora Bewicke Introduces Solo Exhibition 'The Cracks Are How the Light Gets In'

This Saturday (Sep 19), Aurora Bewicke's solo exhibition The Cracks Are How the Light Gets In opens in the Meridian Space. Ahead of its launch, we speak to her about her background, inspiration, and favorite hutongs.

What’s Up, Daifu? Navigating the Chinese Public Hospital System

Nothing makes a foreign country feel more foreign than getting sick and being unable to get the right treatment. Though major cities like Beijing and Shanghai have an extensive network of public and private medical facilities, figuring out where to go can be overwhelming.

If your medical insurance covers international hospitals and clinics, you’re in luck – western-trained doctors at facilities like International SOS, Beijing United Family Hospital, Vista Medical Center, and Oasis International Hospital are just a phone call away. 

Nuts for Buns: Amazing Food We Forget IKEA Sells

Earlier this week, on the way back home, a friend and I passed IKEA and for some unknown reason went inside. It was already past 6pm, so we knew very well what we were getting ourselves into, but the pull of the cinnamon buns and smoked salmon was just too strong.