beijing guide
5 great happy hour bars in Beijing
AS any working stiff knows, the best hour of any weekday is happy hour, that magical window of time during which friends and colleagues gather to imbibe and forget the office for a while. Here are some of the best spots in Beijing to pop into for an affordable after work drink. 1. Brussels Bar,…>
10 things we adore about Beijing
TO see Beijing today, the city appears to be in a perpetual state of growth. New shops, bars, restaurants, businesses and social events spring up all the time. It’s hard to believe that only a few decades ago, Beijing was closed off to most of the world and that the high-rises and luxury department stores…>
5 cheap and cheerful Beijing hostels
INTREPID travelers know that backpacker hostel experiences run the gamut from really great to really, really terrible. Sometimes it can be difficult to anticipate which of those it will be. The following five hostels are sure bets in Beijing, receiving positive reviews from travelers and boasting friendly staff who will help arrange sightseeing ventures, including hiring a…>
Enter the dragon: Celebrating Chinese New Year in Beijing
THE Year of the Dragon looms large, with Chinese New Year beginning at midnight this Sunday. Signs of the holiday are already evident in the Chinese capital, with locally-owned shops and businesses closing down days in advance. Doorways to homes and restaurants are festooned with bright red decorations. The mass exodus of professional Beijingers has begun…>
Places to stay
The Opposite House
Beijing, Sanlitun, China
The Opposite House is a
Urban Luxury Boutique Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Hotel G
Beijing, Sanlitun, China
A sophisticated haven of sexy
Urban Boutique Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
The Orchid
Beijing, Gulou, China
The Orchid is an elegant,
Urban Boutique Hotel
10 Bedrooms, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Grace Hotel Beijing
Beijing, 798 Art District, China
Grace Hotel Beijing, a member
Urban Boutique Hotel
30 Bedrooms, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Hullet House
Hong Kong, Kowloon, China
This design-inspired, all suite heritage
Urban Luxury Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
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