As a classic Beijing snack, Chaogan is made with pork intestines and liver, thickened with starch, and features strong garlic flavor. This guide details its authentic 'swirl-and-dr...

This guide combs Beijing's 3,000-year urban development for foreign tourists, connecting sites like Zhoukoudian, Yuan Dadu Ruins from Jiyan Ancient City to Liao-Jin and Ming-Qing c...

This guide deciphers the evolution of Beijing's historical place names for foreign tourists, from Ji, Youzhou, Yanjing to Beiping and Beijing. It combines the origins of landmarks ...

This guide explains the four functional zones of Beijing's 16 districts for foreign tourists, covering the positioning, landmarks, business districts and transportation of core are...

This guide introduces Beijing windmill for foreign travelers, covering two inheritance branches, 30-40 ancient processes, cultural meanings, and recommends temple fairs to explore ...

This guide introduces the designs, history and cultural connotation of Beijing’s Manchu traditional costumes for foreigners, including cheongsams, headdresses and arrow-sleeve rob...

The Double Ninth Festival, on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month, is a traditional Chinese festival honoring the elderly. This guide introduces its origin, customs like mountain-cl...

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...

This guide introduces Beijing gourd carving and molding for foreign travelers, covering imperial origins, pyrography & molding techniques, Niu Family heritage, and recommends spots...

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...