Getting around

It's easy to get around Beijing. The subway system is extensive, cheap, and easy to use. Taxis are plentiful -- and also very cheap. Taxis Unless it's raining or late at night, you'll probably find … [Read More]

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Beijing: Dynamic. Bold. Exciting.

There's more to Beijing than just the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Mao's tomb, or the 2008 Olympic Games. Come here and you'll find a cutting-edge city at the forefront of world … [Read More]

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Wangfujing

This central shopping district is popular with both Beijing residents and tourists alike. This central area is close to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. There are many major hotels in this … [Read More]

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The Great Wall

Famous around the world, the Great Wall is one of the top sites near Beijing. It's what everyone wants to see--and you can't see it from space, so you have to go there yourself. Here's where to go and … [Read More]

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Dining

Beijing has many great restaurants. Here are some tips on where to eat. Street food Some of the best food is prepared by small vendors along the street. Don't be afraid, just be wise: Choose a place … [Read More]

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The Summer Palace

Now that Beijing's Line 4 subway line has opened, this large and beautiful park is easier to get to than ever. It's a great place to explore on a pleasant day in the spring or fall. We recommend you … More

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Shopping

Beijing has everything to delight a shopper. Markets. Malls. Boutiques. Here are a few tips on where to go, what to buy, and making sure you don't get ripped off. Silk Market This is where all the … More

Recent Beijing News from City Weekend and The Beijinger

The Beijing Soundcloud: INTRO 2013 Disobedience Stage Lineup

  After giving you a taste of the main stage and bass stage lineups here's the final installment in our Beijing Soundcloud run up to INTRO 2013. The Disobedience stage will be set up in a very … [Read More...]

Watch: 2013 Bar and Clubs Awards Video

Earlier this week we posted photos from our 2013 Bar and Clubs Awards at Galaxy SOHO last weekend. A video crew was on hand during the festivities filming the action and the video has been posted to … [Read More...]

Where Were You? Video From the 2013 Reader Bar & Club Awards

We had a great time toasting the best in Beijing nightlife at the Beijinger Reader Bar & Club Awards on May 18. Host venue Galaxy Soho filmed this short video so that, even if you weren't there, … [Read More...]

Review of the Week

Date: May 24th 2013 3:15p.m. Contributed by: cityweekend You really want to read this week's entry, we promise … [Read More...]