Pleasure and Leisure.
As the cultural capital of China, Beijing is always alive and buzzing regardless of the time of day, or day of the week.
Be it traditional or foreign theatre, live music, international DJs, music festivals, or art exhibitions and gallery openings in the 798 art district, the city offers something for everybody. A food lovers dream, the city boasts a wide array of cuisine from all over the globe at extremely affordable prices. And for the after dinner drink, you can’t go past one of the cities many opulent bars.
Imperial City Art Museum.
The Imperial City Art Museum is located closely to the famous Forbidden City. Its building constructed in the traditional ‘courtyard style’ houses its traditional and contemporary exhibits on two floors. Five hundred years of Beijing...
Classical.
When it comes to Western classical music, the East may be the world’s best hope for keeping the tradition alive for the next generation. As record sales and performances decline in Europe and America, China...
Beijing Museum of Natural History.
From zoology to botany and from paleontology to anthropology, this museum is all about natural history and features countless specimens from different ages and countries. Yes, this also includes parts of human beings...
Street Vendors.
As diverse as the number of hutong configurations, the type and style of street vendors in greater Beijing is quite impressive. Selling clothing, food, accessories, games, toys, electronics, and other mass-produced goods from...
Dance.
In Beijing, dance often takes a back seat to the acrobatics and Peking Opera shows more popular with visitors. But dance is alive and kicking in the capital, with plenty of options on offer. The Poly Theatre in Dongzhimen often hosts...
The Bookworm.
Is it a bookshop or a library? Food or literature? No need to decide at the Bookworm. An English language lending library, bookshop, bar, café, restaurant , event space – and a hub of Beijing expat life...
