"Walk on Eggshells, and Avoid Trouble Altogether": Two Deported Foreigners...
Many foreigners were spooked by a spate of drug raids that hit several popular Beijing bars earlier this year, though even the most cautious among us chalked that up to heightened security surrounding...
View ArticleChar Provides Some of the First American Steaks in Beijing, 14 Years After US...
After a beef embargo in 2001 on European steaks following a mad cow disease scare, China later imposed a ban on American steaks in 2003 for the same reason. At that time, an official at the quarantine...
View ArticleNew Mao Wukesong Livehouse to Open Aug 18; DJ Koze, Kevin Saunderson, and a...
Beijing music fiends may soon be flocking to Wukesong. That’s because a new Mao music venue, officially named Mao Livehouse, is set to open in the west end Haidian neighborhood's Hi-Up with a debut...
View ArticleFootball Star Cristiano Ronaldo Spotted Signing Walls and Jerseys at...
Beijing footy fans went wild this afternoon (Jul 24) when Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo made an appearance at 798 Art District.The world-famous Portuguese player is in China as part of...
View ArticleNaughty Beer Provides Cheekily Cheap Selection of Bottled Craft Beers in...
With the recent boom in taphouses (check here for our exploration of the phenomenon), we decided to push our expedition a bit further from the already overheated hutongs and Sanlitun to the more...
View Article5 Insta-Ready Detox Waters You Can Make At Home
We're sure you're feeling the burn of summer by now, and yes, we know the pain of enduring the unbearable heatwave before achieving your so-called “bikini body.” We also know that you're probably...
View ArticleMassive Sinkhole Latest Reminder That Beijing Is Still Sinking Into the Ground
A massive sinkhole that opened up on the west side of the North Third Ring Road in Beijing this morning caused headaches for commuters and drivers, but it may signal something far more sinister.The...
View ArticleEAT: Dining Out for the Center at Q Mex Taqueria, Chef's Table at Ramo,...
We know that we go on about Q Mex Taqueria quite a lot in this column but with good reason. If somehow you still haven't managed to make it to this funky new eatery then this Saturday (Jul 29) is a...
View ArticleOverstuffed Quesadillas and Tofu Burrito Bowls Liven Up Avocado Tree's New Menu
Guilt-free, grab-it-and-go – that'll be the phrase resounding in your mind as you eagerly gobble up the last flavorful bite of Avocado Tree's new menu items like overstuffed quesadillas, chicken...
View ArticleHas China's Sharing Economy Finally Jumped the Shark?
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode.Bikes, bikes, and more bikes. China’s streets have been invaded by bike rentals of every hue. More and more Chinese entrepreneurs are...
View ArticleRare Large-Scale Beijing Protest by Supposed Charity Organization Results in...
A showdown between authorities and the supporters of a charity group have led to a rare protest in the nation's capital that has become so big, it has closed down a major road.Reuters reported that...
View ArticleWhup Some Ass While Whipping Yourself Into Shape With the Help of New Chaowai...
These are some kick ass videos – literally.A series of instructional clips have been released on the WeChat account of i.Fight Club, a new gym opened by the team behind Capital Training Center and...
View ArticleXinjiekou Neighborhood Restaurant Rocked by Gas Explosion
A neighborhood fish fry restaurant in Beijing's Second Ring Road was rocked by an explosion yesterday, so large that it shattered windows of cars parked two stories below.Details are still coming in,...
View ArticleNew Beijing Airport Construction Well Under Way; Light Transit Planned from...
With its steel foundations recently completed, construction on the new Beijing airport continues to roll forward with the finalization of a light transit line that will ferry commuters back-and-forth...
View ArticlePost-Brexit Headbangers: Q&A With Politicized English Metalcore Band While...
When you think of politicized, socially conscious protest music, what genres cross your mind? Some of us might immediately think of 60s folk, while other may look to punk or even backpack rap. And...
View ArticleTemple Goes Hard, Celebrating 6 Years as Beijing's Primo Rock Bar Through to...
Temple, the epicenter for all things down and dirty, celebrates six years of rocking and rolling with an all-week anniversary showcasing some of the venue's sexiest collaborators as well as an array of...
View ArticleNewly Opened Li Burgerwich Serves Up Burgers, Mexican Dishes, and Over 20...
It seems we here at the Beijinger have a burger problem. The problem, you ask? Not enough burgers.Yes, we're still digging around Beijing for even more burgers, apparently still unfulfilled after our...
View ArticleA Beer Lover’s Wildest Dream: Beijing Welcomes 161-Year-Old Belgian Brewery
If you've ever wandered into a chic bottle shop hunting for some craft brews you're likely to have noticed that Belgian beer is a strong player in the scene, which would be an understatement. Belgians...
View ArticleBeijing Restaurants Team Up With Local Amusement Parks to Create "Old-Style...
This past year has seen Beijing mount an urban revitalization initiative that has gotten rid of historically significant architecture, become militant over signs, and rob its trademark hutong...
View ArticleChill Out: A Guide to Popular Chinese Cold Dishes
With the steamy Beijing summer firmly upon us, our thoughts are turning to fresher, lighter dishes and cold salads. Chinese cuisine boasts a wide array of cold dishes, known as liangcai (凉菜), which are...
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