Shijia Hutong Museum Beijing: Explore the Old Beijing Lane Culture
Shijia Hutong Museum, Beijing's first hutong museum, rebuilt from Ling Shuhua's former residence, free to visit, shows hutong folk customs and humanity, a hidden gem for foreign tr...
Xuannan Culture Museum Beijing: Explore the Millennium Folk Culture of Old Beijing
Xuannan Culture Museum, based on Changchun Temple ancient complex, free to visit, shows Xuannan scholar and folk culture, an off-the-beaten-path cultural spot for foreign travelers...
Tianning Temple Pagoda Beijing: A Millennium-Old Liao Dynasty Masterpiece
Tianning Temple Pagoda, a masterpiece of Liao Dynasty multi-eaved brick pagodas praised by Liang Sicheng, is free and convenient to reach, an off-the-beaten-path spot for foreign t...
Xishiku Church: Explore Beijing’s Iconic Blend of Western Gothic and Chinese Elegance
A comprehensive travel guide to Beijing Xishiku Church (Beitang) for foreign visitors, covering its 300-year history, Sino-Western architecture, opening hours, transportation and p...
A Hidden Ming Dynasty Gem with China’s Oldest Buddhist Music
Zhihua Temple, a well-preserved Ming Dynasty temple in Beijing, boasts China’s oldest Jing Music. Quiet and off-the-beaten-path, it provides tickets, transportation and performanc...









