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The final week of February offers laughter, book fairs, and additional activities.
After getting back from Haikou, I went to the immigration department to collect my passport. I arrived early at 1:30 p.m. (The woman was supposed to meet me at 2 p.m.). Wouldn’t you know it, she strolled in right on time? It frustrated me a little because I texted her when I arrived, and she mentioned that she lived "500 metres" away. I thought she could have come over as soon as she found out I was there early, don’t you think?
I had to return to Zhuhai for my second rabies vaccination. It's a long story, but I became nervous about the cat I had adopted for a few days. I decided to get the vaccine just in case, not realizing it was a series of five shots! It really stressed me out, and I ended up becoming quite paranoid about the situation. I never saw the tabby cat again and couldn't identify which of the cats wandering around the school he was. None of the others were as friendly; they all ran away from me. This left me wondering if maybe he was gone because he had died from rabies. That thought was frightening, and I really hoped the vaccine would be effective. It also unnerved me to know there was a specialized clinic for rabies prevention at my hospital. My goodness. I couldn't help but think about how many cases they dealt with there.
After exploring the arts in Dongsi, it's time to head to Tongzhou to reflect on the magnificent waterways at Beijing's latest museum.
Panorama is an excellent spot to enjoy brunch while reading a book.
Slider Nation's WAB location is celebrating its grand opening, while Le Coq Wine & Bistro launches its first site in Beijing, among other news.
Visit leading international schools and gather dining vouchers for the family.
Prepare yourself, Beijing! The city's most tantalizing, meaty, and exciting festival has returned for its second round!
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Still looking for weekend plans? Here's some inspiration for you!
As February 2025 approaches its conclusion, three major brands originating from Beijing have shut down their locations throughout the city.
The discount store chain Hot Maxx is a veritable goldmine of products from Europe, the Americas, and various parts of Asia.
There are some appealing events occurring this week in the capital's food and beverage scene.
Attention all fans of Italian music!
Renowned Chinese contemporary artist Zhang Peili employs repetition and "grids" to examine and question our understandings of time, experience, and self-formation.
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