Beijing Travel Guide

Choosing a tour operator in Beijing can be tricky. There are more scams than real operators, and there seem to always be hidden costs and at-the-end add on costs. This adds a frustrating element to travel in China, and is an ongoing problem with tourism in the Middle Kingdom. Still, there are a few ways to protect yourself. Sadly, many fake, rip-off agencies target foreigners in the false belief that all foreigners are rich and don’t mind spending more... Read More

Beijing has a few great Irish pubs where you’ll find endless Erin Go Bragh signs and green felt banners touting the Leprechaun nationalism. Paddy O’Shea’s Irish Pub is one of the most popular Irish hang out spots in the city. You’ll find the Irish owner behind the bar shouting good naturedly at the rowdy drinkers and whenever a sporting event hits the airways you can be sure to find other fans screaming at the dozens of TVs in the room. You can’t find much... Read More

Hiking in Beijing is an ongoing joy. Great groups like the Beijing Hikers, continue to innovative with new hiking routes and a great blend of culture and nature with hikes to the Great Wall, the gorge, hidden villages full of locals who live in a different century, and different way of life. Many of the hikes include a lunch option midway through the hike, so you’ll be sure to be able to enjoy yourself without getting too dizzy from hunger or exhaustion... Read More