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...

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...

Beyond GDP figures, China’s economic development boasts genuine quality. As the top contributor to global growth, it has solid manufacturing & infrastructure foundations, booming ...

Originating from imperial Suzao Meat, Menkuang Hutong Luzhu is a classic old Beijing snack. Stewed with pork intestines, lungs and baked cakes, it boasts rich broth, embodying the ...

Fangzhuanchang No.69 is a 4-year consecutive Michelin-recommended hutong food in Beijing. Founded in 1996, it’s famous for 1.5-hour slow-cooked black pork sauce, served with 13 si...

Zhongyuan Festival, also known as Ullambana Festival or Ghost Festival, falls on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month. This guide explains its origin, customs like floating river la...

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...

Beijing Cream Fritters are a popular food at local temple fairs. With a crispy outer layer, tender interior and rich cream flavor, they are sweet but not cloying, embodying the fes...

Jiangzhi Paicha is a famous Chinese snack from old Beijing. Made of fried dough strips drizzled with ginger syrup, it tastes sweet with a hint of spice, boasting a rich layered fla...