This year's list includes 35 restaurants from Beijing.
Alright, before I begin, I need to vent a bit. Perhaps it will make me feel better. We’re currently in Vangvieng, and it’s incredibly HOT here. So very hot! We’ve rented a charming little house on the outskirts of town, where water buffaloes (or maybe cows? Definitely some type of bovine!) are grazing in our backyard. Our back deck looks out over fields and there’s also a small pond. Fish are jumping in there, causing splashes. If you weren't aware, that's the sound of summer! But the heat... The sun shines directly on the deck, and there's absolutely no shade whatsoever. I burn easily, so I had to retreat inside and am now typing at my laptop in the kitchen, waiting for the shade to reach my chair so I can head back outside.
This year, they are larger and improved like never before!
When you choose to visit China, you’re entering a vast nation rich in thousands of years of history and culture. It’s a society influenced by significant events and governed by strict control over what you perceive and hear. While it may outwardly seem impressive and orderly, there are genuine contradictions and complexities that are crucial to grasp before your journey.
The largest day in American football is approaching next week!
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This week in Beijing, you can enjoy discounted crêpes, a comedic love story, and a pet-friendly celebration for the Chinese New Year.
Beijing is an exciting city! Stay updated with our weekend summary of the newest news.
Below are responses to frequently asked questions regarding the event, as well as directions to the venue.
Live performances, engaging dancing, a Battle of the Bands, and additional activities.
Discover daily necessities in person.
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Culturopolis and additional weekend activities to spark your weekend ideas!
Stay informed about the traditional Chinese festival calendar by using this useful guide.
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Culturopolis has arrived, and next week in Beijing, there will be a bag-making workshop and a unique Spittoon event.
Mei Ling had no trouble finding a taxi driver willing to take all five of us to a village north of Lijiang. The only stipulation was that poor Spenser had to crouch in the footwell to avoid being seen by an unmarked police vehicle. I worried that this might make him carsick, but he managed the ride without any issues. The driver preferred to take us to the nearest town, while I favored the farthest one, so we settled on Baisha, which was conveniently located in between. Baisha was once a significant economic center for the Naxi people before it fell into obscurity due to Lijiang's expansion. Nowadays, the town is a well-known tourist destination, showcasing Naxi history and crafts, although it is often challenging to distinguish between what is genuine and what has been created for tourists in China.
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