Beijing is home to three famous ancient commercial streets that every traveler should experience: Dàzhàlán Street (大栅栏 Dàzhàlán), Qiánmén Street (前门大街 Qiánmén Dàjiē), and Wangfujing Street (王府井大街 Wángfǔjǐng Dàjiē). Each offers a unique blend of history, culture, and street life. Welcome...

Introduction: Where Old Beijing Comes Alive After Dark When the neon lights begin to glow and the red lanterns sway gently in the Beijing breeze, there’s one place that pulses with old-world charm yet never stops evolving: Dashilan Street (大栅栏 Dàshànlán)....

In the heart of Beijing, just beyond the Forbidden City’s crimson walls, lies a place where time lingers and whispers still echo from the Qing Dynasty‘s golden years. This is Shichahai (Shichahai, 什剎海)—not just a lake, but a breath of Old...

A uniquely moving tradition in the heart of Beijing If you’re looking for things to do in Beijing at sunrise, few experiences match the quiet power of witnessing the Tiananmen Flag Raising Ceremony (升旗仪式, shēngqí yíshì). On our recent China Travel...

If you’re planning a Beijing China tour, there’s one magical experience that captures the city’s soul better than any grand monument or bustling plaza—a quiet walk through the legendary hutongs (胡同 hútòng). These historic alleyways, some dating back to the Yuan...

When you think of Beijing, the capital of China, images of the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, or even the bustling Beijing China Airport might come to mind. But tucked away in the northwest corner of the city is...