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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dongjiaominxiang in Beijing is an 'open-air architectural museum' with a century of history, featuring numerous embassy and church sites, blending Eastern and Western styles, a mus...

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...

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...

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...