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Beijing hutongs

Fisherman in YangShuo

Beijing Day Tours: How to Spend 72 Hours or Less in Beijing

Layover passengers in Beijing can get a hassle-free 72 hour tourism visa upon arrival at Beijing Capital Airport. This policy opens up a wealth of options for those short on time to get a rich...
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The mystic Yellow Mountain in Anhui

Beijing By Bike: One Wild Ride

Exploring Beijing by bicycle is a great way to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city. We decided a bike-tour would be a great addition to our Beijing repertoire but we wouldn’t offer it to...
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Candles in a Buddhist temple

5 Unexpected Finds in the Beijing Hutongs

Beijing’s hutongs are the beating heart of the city, teeming with old stories and everyday modern Beijingers going about their lives. Here are some of our favorite unexpected finds inside the hutongs.
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A camel resting in the Gobi Desert

A Hidden Gem in “Old Beijing”

Imagine waking up enveloped by the plush sheets of your cloud-like bed, finishing a refreshing cup of orange juice, and being transported to the magical world of imperial China during your early jog alongside Houhai....
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The mystic Yellow Mountain in Anhui

Cooking up a storm at Black Sesame Kitchen

Black Sesame Kitchen was founded in 2008 by internationally renowned Chef and food writer, Jen Lin-Liu, author of best-selling cook-book “Serve the People – A Stir-fried Journey through China.” Located in one of Beijing’s most...
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