Explore Beijing's culinary culture more thoroughly with these tours.
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This January, explore all you require to engage and connect with Beijing's global community at Culturopolis: The International Lifestyle Expo.
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If anything, I felt less enthusiasm about returning to Beijing than I had for revisiting Dalian. I had enjoyed the city during my first trip in 2008 as a solo traveler, when it felt lively and spontaneous, leading to various unique adventures. However, my experience in 2019 was quite different. China had launched a modernization initiative, and I found no street markets; instead, there were strictly regulated restaurant streets that felt artificial and sterile. With little expectation of encountering anything surprising while walking around, I came to realize how limited Beijing seemed, especially considering it was the capital of the most populous nation in the world. I had already visited the Forbidden City and the Badaling Great Wall in 2008 and had been disappointed; the former struck me as a vast, dusty museum, while the latter was an overly restored and crowded tourist destination. I had likely enjoyed the Summer Palace the most, yet I had no desire to return. However, Cleo's summer camp included five days in Beijing, leaving me with no choice but to make my third visit. Mei Ling, on the other hand, didn't share my hesitance—she had lived in Beijing for many years before we met and had several friends she was eager to reconnect with.
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Beijing is on the verge of welcoming its first Chili's, while Turkish Feast and Side Street are preparing to launch new branches, and Popeyes appears ready to make a comeback in the capital.
Covering the fundamentals, various categories, and popular brands.
There are many wine tastings occurring in the upcoming days and weeks.
Here are seven markets in the upcoming weeks to help you embrace the Christmas spirit!
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Autumn 2025
Distinguish your natie from your zang kafei and your aobai from your aohei using this guide.
Beijing is an exciting city! Stay informed with our weekend summary of the most recent news.
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