Temple fairs are a Beijing custom that dates back to the Liao Dynasty (916-1125). In the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), the bustling temple fair in Chenghuangmiao (Temple of the City God) Street — present-day Chengfang Street — Became particularly famous. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), temple fairs became widespread, and under the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) their [...]

No matter where you are from, you can easily find your home food. In Beijing,a capital of China, You can get almost any kind of food you prefer. There are restaurants of all sizes all over the city, showcasing the foods from all the world.
There are a lot of western fast food options for the [...]

Dwelling compounds or quadrangles (Siheyuan) in Beijing are one important aspect of the city’s architectural heritage.
Beijing’s dwelling compounds are generally rectangular, with the four sides squarely facing the cardinal points. Almost every dwelling compound is surrounded by high walls, with an open courtyard in the centre. 
The buildings on four sides are usually one storey high. [...]

Actually during spring festival all attractions here in Beijing are not so busy as you think just like other Chinese cities. You know, each spring festival finds most of the Chinese people stay at home for family reunion instead of going outside. But you will still find some domestic tourists coming to Beijing from other [...]

Actually 20 year ago,there was no nightlife of what people expeted like today. Now things has changed greatly and the nightlife in Beijing has been developing. In comparasion with the other big cities like Shanghai and Hong Kong, Beijing may be regarded soft night experience, but Beijing is becoming more and more attractive when people [...]

There are three major holidays which include: Labor Day (May 1), National Day (October 1) and Spring Festival or Chinese Lunar New Year (January or February). Each of the three holidays last a week! Offices are no more open. Shops and scenic spots are still open, but are often very crowded during these holidays. Just [...]

1.Catholic churches:
1)St.Joseph Church is located the north of the Wangfujing pedestrian street, just walking northbound, it is on your right hand side.
2)Just take the subway to Xuanwumen station and you’ll see Nantang Cathedral (St. Mary’s Church).After church you can enjoy Cantonese dim sum at the food court on the 6th floor of nearby SOGO department [...]

For foreign ears, the Peking Opera in Beijing really needs us getting used to. The story is very often hard to follow. Our opinion: it’s a must-see programm,but we suggest you choose a short performance (within one hour)! There are several places to watch Peking Opera.Even some Hotels or restaurants offer some highlight performances - [...]