Beijing Travel Blog

Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday of the year in Beijing. Starting January 23rd, 2012, expect the city to look like a war zone. Fireworks will be going off in every corner of the capital, with explosions rocking the ground for around fifteen days. Starting the 23rd (officially at midnight though...

The 2011 Chinese New Year is nearly upon us. From February 2nd to mid February you’ll find thousands of residents of Beijing have fled the city for their home provinces to see family and loved ones. It is the single biggest travel period in China, and nearly everyone returns to their home town...