The Winter Solstice, falling between Dec 21-23, is a traditional Chinese festival combining solar term and cultural significance. This guide introduces its customs, north-south foo...

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...

As one of China's four major traditional festivals, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. This guide explains its origin, customs like eating moonca...

Huguosi Snacks is a must-visit time-honored brand on Beijing’s food map. It offers over 80 kinds of old Beijing snacks with intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship, blending st...

Tailianli Beijing, a century-old lane building from the Republic of China, imitating Shanghai’s lane style, free to open, a hidden gem for foreigners to experience Sino-Western ar...

Maker Cave Study Hall Beijing, a pure white aesthetic landmark integrating art, home furnishings, bookstores and catering, is free to open, a hidden gem for foreigners to experienc...

Red Brick Art Museum Beijing, a blend of red brick architecture and contemporary art, offers free permanent exhibitions and diverse special shows, a hidden gem for foreigners to ex...

China Oil Painting Institute, a national oil painting art palace in Beijing, free to visit, with minimalist architecture and classic oil paintings, a hidden art spot for foreign tr...

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, 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...