Beijing Travel Blog

Celebrating a German beer holiday in a country that neither drinks beer in bulk nor enjoys sauerkraut is a bit of a difficult call, but still the strong German community in Beijing has established a few pubs and restaurants that naturally couldn’t pass up the chance to celebrate Germany’s...

Beijing is one of those cities you can spend a lot of time in without breaking the bank. If you want to, you can survive in the city, and do well, for around $20 a day. Still, if most of your money goes to lodging you’ll still find it easy to stay entertained with loads of free things to do in...

Having a layover in Beijing doesn’t have to be bad news! There are lots of things you can do in the city that don’t require too much time and quick ways you can utilize your layover to see a bit of China without going too far from the airport. The airport express is a quick, short trip into...

This autumn don’t just drive up to the north land to watch the leaves turn, how about climbing atop turrets in the Great Wall and watching the trees shed their chlorophyll-hues with an amazing panoramic view of the Great Wall and the nature that surrounds it? What better way to usher in the new...

Halloween in Beijing can be scary, but not because of the costumes. It’s scary because of how little goes on each year in the capital for this western-centric holiday. But don’t fear, we have some solutions for you. Every year Migas throws some cool parties, and you can be sure to find an...

Believe it or not, Beijing can be a romantic place. Despite the pollution, constant spitting and the urine smell in almost every corner of the city, there are still places where you can take your sweetheart for a reprieve from all of the grittiness that is China’s capital city. Maison Boulud is...

Perhaps it was because Maro Polo visited China so long ago that Chinese have a pension for Italian food. Well, the Italian food that is generic and easily mass produced anyway. There are some amazing pizza places in Beijing, everything from authentic ma and pa deals with unique recipes to large, mega...

Beijing is a beautiful city and a single day there is worth a few days anywhere else. First, imagine the sites you could see in a day in China’s capital city. No doubt you’ve heard of the Forbidden City, The Great Wall, and possibly you’ve heard of the tasty fame of the Peking Duck...

Wangfujing, the King’s Street, is a resplendent pedestrian lane filled with high-end shopping, designer stalls, massive mega malls and some of the city’s best restaurants. CBD, the Central Business District, and caters to the rich, the up-and-coming and business tourists. The CBD has grown...

If you feel stuck in the big city that is Beijing and need an escape, consider one of these nearby cities. Tianjin (two hours away) is an industrial  town with connections to its big brother city Beijing, including a high speed train. You’ll find decent accommodation, city scapes, and of course...