End of an Era for Didi, Uber? New Car-Hailing Service Regs May Cut Out Half...
Ride-sharing services such as Didi, Yidao, and Uber, which liberated so many of us from the tyranny of terrible taxi service in Beijing, may be dealt a severe blow if new regulations released over the...
View ArticleThe British Are Coming! New Brit-Themed Outlet Set to Bring Authentic Brands...
"By jove!" is about to be the new refrain of Beijing shoppers this December. That's because a new outlet called The British House, set to open near Tiananmen Square, plans to sell top-notch British...
View ArticleSmoggy Beijing Air Now Canned for You to Conveniently Take Anywhere
Pull back the tab, crack open the can, and take a big, satisfying gulp of ... smog?That's right. Plastered 8 is now selling canned Beijing Air, for those of us capital dwellers feeling panicked and...
View ArticlePizza My Mind: Stevie Mac Sings the Praises of his Favorite Pizza Joints
In the run-up to the 2016 Pizza Cup (mark your calendars for the launch party this weekend, 11am-8pm, Oct 15-16, at Wangjing Soho), we've asked Beijingers to tell us about their favorite pizza places...
View ArticleBe Charitable This Weekend: Maovember Launch, Haiti Bazaar, School House...
Last weekend, Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti, leaving the island devastated in its wake. It's easy to ignore such atrocities when you're positioned far away, but this weekend provides ample opportunity...
View ArticleAcclaimed Singer-Songwriter Kurt Vile to Perform at Tango on Oct 16
Local fans of slow grooving, masterful guitar playing are in luck – six string virtuoso Kurt Vile will be performing at Tango on October 16.Citing influences as varied as Pavement, Bruce Springsteen,...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Beer: Two Rooftop Parties, Oktoberfest, and Pints at the Pizza...
Welcome back to the good ol' gloomy days, Beijingers! I know you all had a great time last week, soaking up all the free time, but man oh man have we been paying for it this week by working doubly...
View ArticleBei-cology: Beijing's Sooty Urban Skies Could Be Cleared by Lifestyle Changes...
For most Beijingers, smog is seen as an urban issue, with many of us linking congested lungs and congested roadways as trademark features of our bustling city.However, that notion is being challenged...
View ArticlePizza My Mind: Maovember's Movers and Shakers Mull Beijing's Best 'Za
A teacher (Alex Jennings), an IT specialist (Edouard Simon), a bar owner (Paul Rochon of Paddy O'Shea's), a chef (Zach Lewison of Irish Volunteer), and an event planner (Jim Boyce) get together to work...
View ArticleWeekend Gig Guide, Oct 14-16: Mono, Perpetual Motion Machine, Fruity Groove,...
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...
View ArticleLost Plate Food Tours: Not Just Any Other Hutong Walking Tour
Having lived in Beijing for over five years, and as an avowed food fanatic, I like to think I have a pretty good handle on the city’s dining scene. However, sometimes even I feel like I’m not making...
View Article10 Lucky Winners Will Be Entranced By Disney on Ice
Every family can appreciate the magic of Disney. Their entertainment is absolutely kid-friendly, with bright colors and plenty of silly action, yet not too childish in sarcasm, so adults can enjoy it...
View ArticleSave Room for More Than 49 Beers at This Weekend's Pizza Fest
Time is quickly running out before our joyfully gooey Beijinger 2016 Pizza Fest this weekend (11am-8pm, Oct 15-16, instructions on how to get to Wangjing Soho here). We know your belt is loose and...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday: A Catchup With Nightlife Promoter and INTRO Co-Founder...
Back in 2007, the Beijinger featured our first interview with nightlife heavyweight Miao Wong, who at that point in time was managing Beijing-based Acupuncture Records and still buzzing from PENG...
View ArticleCyberspace Official Says Facebook, Twitter Welcome in China, Under Local Rules
Don't renew your VPN subscription just yet. There may be no need for such Great Firewall of China software, because a high ranking official has said that the long contentious censorship of Western...
View ArticleSurvivors of Fatal July Badaling Tiger Attack Demand RMB 2 Million in...
Nearly three months after their 57-year-old relative was fatally mauled by a Badaling Wildlife Park tiger, the surviving relatives have gone public with their demands for RMB 2 million in...
View ArticleWhere to Beijing Brunch: The City's Most Loved Sport
Going for brunch in Beijing is probably the most important weekend activity you’ll partake in. Whether you prefer to keep it civilized or highlight your time off with pure gluttonous debauchery, these...
View ArticleJason Statham Shark Thriller ‘Meg’ Will Bite China in 2018 Before Rest of World
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at China Film Insider.Chinese audiences will be the first to see shark thriller Meg (巨齿鲨) during Chinese New Year 2018, before opening throughout the...
View ArticleNew 'Star Wars' Trailer Drops, Features Beijinger Jiang Wen and Hong Konger...
“Take hold of this moment … The Force is strong,” says Donnie Yen to his band of plucky rebels in the latest trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The Hong Kong action star is depicted as a sort of...
View ArticleGung Ho's Lido Store to be Shuttered Tuesday, But Other Branches to Remain
Following the classic tale of a Beijing landlord demanding an unreasonable rent increase, Beijinger pizza favorite and two-time winner of our Pizza Cup, Gung Ho, have decided to close their Lido store...
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