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Rio is SO 2016, Beijing Already Stoked for 2022

China's athletes haven't even finished competing in Rio yet, but Beijing's biggest sports buffs are already looking forward to 2022.Those Winter Olympic Games– which the Chinese capital successfully...

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Authentic Chongqing Hot Pot and Addictive Tiny Dumplings From Chilli Plus

After introducing many mild and safe-for-your-arse kind of hot pot joints like Coucou and Yijiaren, as well as Sichuan offerings from Sifang Sanchuan, and even the school-themed 8 Hot Pot, some of our...

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He Came, He Saw, He Devoured: This Year’s Master of Spice is a Total Unknown

The world of sports has produced some interesting headlines as of late: Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps have both been dominant in Rio, our city’s newest sports franchise was dealt an embarrassing blow,...

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What’s Up in Beer: Beer Run, Upgraded Taps, Co-Brews, and New Beers

Argh, we were just getting into those few days of comfortable sun and then bam!, back come the rainy days. There must be something that we could do while bidding farewell to our summer tans ...... And...

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Yay for Yeyo! Dairy-Free Coconut Yogurt

Auckland native Christiana Zhu proudly calls herself a ‘Chiwi’ (a Kiwi of Chinese ethnicity). She decided to move to China in 2014 to explore the Chinese market. Initially hired by Wild China for a...

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Chinese Basketball Player Yi Jianlian to Return to the NBA Next Season

Even with an average of 20.4 points and 6.6 rebounds, Yi Jianlian'simpressive performance at the Rio Olympic Games didn't help the Chinese national basketball team win a single game, but it didn't go...

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Electronica on the Prairies: Head out to the Grassland to Experience The...

The Graceland Festival is set to bring pulsing electronica to the wide open grasslands outside of Beijing on the weekend of September 3 and 4.The 28-hour non-stop festival will be located in Datan, a...

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Hutong Pizza Celebrates 13 Years of Dishing Up Square Pizza to Houhai's...

Located in Houhai and opened all the way back in 2003, Hutong Pizza is to soon celebrate 13 years of business, quite the feat in today's fast-paced Beijing food scene. Their square-cooked pizzas made...

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Weekend Gig Guide, Aug 19-21: Carsick Cars, Seippelabel Release, Duck Fight...

We here at the Beijinger are pleased to present Live Beijing Music's weekend gig guide, written by head honcho Mr. Will Griffith. Will has been running around Beijing for over four years, documenting...

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Back to the Future: Wi-Fi to Become Available at the Forbidden City

Shortly after announcing that the Forbidden City will be opening up 75 percent more of the palace by the end of this year, one of the world's most famous historic sites now plans to move into the 21st...

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Culinary Art: How Food Becomes a Masterpiece at Eatalia Group's La Galleria

The Eatalia Group not only wants to tempt your tastebuds, but also dazzle your eyes.After establishing its F&B bona fides in recent years with a range of tasty Italian fare, its staff have recently...

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Shidu: Beijing’s Answer to the Limestone Castes and Wide Valleys of Guilin

You don’t need to travel all the way to Guilin to see stunning riverside rock formations. Sure, that southern tourist hotspot makes for an iconic backdrop, but a smaller and nearly-as-pretty locale...

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Suren Vegetarian Restaurant Brings Gorgeous Presentation, Elegant Flavors Off...

Eating your greens isn't a chore at Suren. On the contrary, this vegetarian restaurant makes healthy eating feel like an adventure.That's due in part to the delicate flavors and textures of its fare,...

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Morgan's Weekend Picks aka "This Article Again"

Hot clubbing recommendation, right here in the very first sentence: curling up into a fetal ball and just crying recklessly all weekend long, cursing the higher power of your choosing. Just opening the...

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Hidden in Shangdu Soho's Basement, Joyous Surprises Us With 200-Plus Bottled...

Having opened in 2015, Joyous Shop & Bar has kept things low-key for over a year and a half. Hidden in B/1 of Shangdu Soho, with about 40 seats, this bar really has one of the largest selections of...

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Knuckle Up: It's Time for Punch at Your Next Party

We commissioned some of Beijing’s favorite bartenders to conjure up a perfect punch for you to make at your next party. All of these hearty concoctions are delicious, dangerously alcoholic, and not too...

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Summer Matsuri Japanese Food Market at Sanlitun Soho, Aug 19-20

If you made it to our Foodie Weekend last week but still haven't gotten your fill then you're in luck as there's currently a summer matsuri running today (12pm-8pm) and tomorrow (Aug 20, 10am-8pm) at...

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Hutong Odysseys: The Easiest Summertime Escape

Beijingers need not take a long flight or flee to the suburbs to escape the sweltering concrete jungle this summer. There are endless adventures to be had in the narrow nooks and crannies at the heart...

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Ernest's French Bistro Brings a Taste of Montreal to Shunyi

When anyone mentions "French cuisine," what immediately springs to mind? Pricey dishes with complex recipes? White linen tablecloths and strict dress codes? Elegant chefs sporting tall white hats?Such...

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Watch Two Crazy Vloggers Drive 5,000km Across Southern China on Handmade...

Winston Sterzel, and Matthew Tye have done what most of us only dream of doing – traversing 5,000km across southern China on ramshackle, handmade motorcycles, stopping to sample the most unique local...

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