I selected our day trip from Jinzhou thoughtfully to ensure it offered more than mere scenic views. Bijiashan is a small island located just off Liaoning's coast, roughly an hour to the south of Jinzhou's city center. The name Bijiashan translates to "pen holder mountain," which alludes to the resemblance of the island's shape to the small stand used to rest a calligraphy pen. As was customary, Mei Ling had coordinated with one of our taxi drivers to take us there at a fair rate, although we did not keep this driver for the entire day.
The F&B sector in Beijing has received unfortunate news with the recent announcement of three closures.
Autumn 2025
Beijing is an exciting city! Stay updated with our weekend summary of the most recent news.
The Italian restaurant Mercante is back at BJ, Wild Kite has opened in Solana, Jing-A has launched a Brew Hub, and there’s more on our To Try List this week.
Get cozy with one of these filling pumpkin and squash dishes.
Be sure to catch these ongoing art exhibitions that will be concluding this month!
Join us in celebrating Great Leap's 15th anniversary on October 18 with the Karl Long Challenge!
Island tastes of cinnamon, coconut, and chili are ready for you.
Your comprehensive guide to discussing autumn in Chinese.
Beijing boasts many spots to enjoy the stunning fall colors.
When I selected Yingkou as our second destination in China after Dalian, I was only aware of two specific locations I wanted to see: Liaohe Old Street and a coastal area named Bayuquan. It wasn't until we arrived that I conducted more thorough research and discovered that Bayuquan was an hour and a half drive south of downtown Yingkou, where we were staying. One intriguing aspect of China is that larger cities often have the same name as the surrounding prefecture, and the English-language internet frequently overlooks this distinction. A notable example is Chongqing, which is often referred to as the largest city in the world with a population of thirty-two million; however, that figure represents the entire province's population. Four cities in China hold provincial status, and Chongqing's province encompasses areas far beyond the actual city limits. The urban area at the core of the province has a population closer to twenty million. We faced a similar confusion in Yingkou, as Bayuquan was actually a separate city located a considerable distance away.
Beijing is an exciting city! Stay updated with our weekend summary of the newest happenings.
The Liu Organization has you taken care of.
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