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It’s been a while since we have evaluated Beijing’s pizza scene, which has grown so much in the last few years. These are our eight top picks for fixing that pizza craving in Beijing. Read More>>

Beijing is a city of convenience, that is clear. However, a lot more can be delivered than you expected. This is a run down of six unexpected things that you didn’t think you could order, but that you can. Read More>>

Things tend to move so quickly in Beijing that it can be really hard to keep up, so here’s a run through of the latest happenings in Beijing’s nightlife scene. Read More>>

Asian fusion restaurants are especially popular around the Western world, and they are picking up popularity in Beijing at the moment too. Here are our picks of some fusion cuisine restaurants to try around the city. Read More>>

The past year a lot of new places have popped up throughout Sanlitun, from new restaurants to chains bringing us a taste of home. This is our pick of the best food and beverage newcomers in Sanlitun, Beijing. Read More>>

Beijing has a dizzying selection of sit-down restaurants, but there are also hundreds, if not thousands, of take-away food options in Beijing. Here, we ambitiously congest the expansive list to a handful of solid options. Read More>>

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The eight traditional cuisines of China reside mainly in the Han-majority regions, including Hunan and Jiangsu, but what of the rest of the country? This piece will explore – somewhat controversially – the tastes of China’s ethnic regions. Read More>>

The eight traditions of Chinese cooking are divided by province. They are: Anhui, Guangdong (Cantonese), Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan, and Zhejiang. In this two part series, we guide you through China’s most famous cuisine and where to enjoy ... Read More>>

The broad concept of ‘hipster’ is that whatever is being described as such should be unique or special in some way. In Beijing, there is no shortage of bars, eateries, galleries and other hangouts that attract the hipster crowd. Read More>>

Beijing offers a multitude of cuisine from different provinces across China, but Yunnan cuisine is definitely high up on the popularity list. From spicy mint salads to grilled goats cheese slices, Yunnan food is a treat to the palate. Here we introduce six ... Read More>>

You either love or hate Beijing’s sweaty summer heat, but one aspect of summer that everyone enjoys is lounging on a rooftop bar in Beijing’s historic Gulou area while sipping on an ice cold beer or cocktail—just make sure to bring some mozzy spray! Read More>>

While Beijing’s beer culture is not quite on par with the United States and Europe just yet, a beer aficionado will however find a number of great beer bars and microbreweries in Beijing. Here are some of our favorites. Read More>>

If you are one of the many people who use coffee shops for several hours of studying or work, you might want to consider this question: What is the bathroom like? Here’s a list of some of Beijing’s coffee locations and explanations of how their bathrooms ... Read More>>

As the winter winds gradually disappear and temperatures begin to rise into double digits, there’s simply no better time to head to Beijing’s outskirts for some strawberry picking. From now until the end of May, strawberry fans can grab a basket and pick ... Read More>>

The role of food in Beijing's social scene cannot be overstated. Kitchens continue to fire up dishes until the wee hours of the morning, with many restaurants serving food 24/7. For those prone to late-night munchies, Beijing is the most accommodating city, ... Read More>>

You don't have to be American to enjoy Thanksgiving in Beijing. Whether you choose to spend the evening at one of the many restaurants offering Thanksgiving specials, or opt to cook your own turkey, the fourth Thursday in November is a great excuse to stop ... Read More>>

Although it's just a quick dash across Gulou Dongdajie, Beiluoguxiang is a world away from its gentrified southern cousin. In recent years a slew of new bars and restaurants have started to open up on Beiluoguxiang, but the development remains much more ... Read More>>