Residents in Beijing have begun to rush to supermarkets and grocery stores to buy salt in the wake of the nuclear catastrophe that is currently gripping Japan. The salt supplies of some stores in the capital was sold out. However, experts have said that ... Read More>>
Following an investigation led by Beijing police from April 20 to May 30, 48 karaoke bars were closed for being involved in prostitution and other illegal activities. Among these were three well-known establishments: Ming Hang, You Tang and China Town. It ... Read More>>
Happy Valley in Beijing will host the second annual Baiyi Naochun Festival over Chinese New Year between January 31 and February 6. Read More>>
World-famous Chinese pianist Lang Lang will perform a special piano concert in Beijing’s MasterCard Center on December 24. Read More>>
The transportation payment cards used in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei are expected to be merged into one – to make life easier for everyone who spends time moving around the region. Read More>>
The only city that has more museums than Beijing is London, making it the city with the second largest amount of museums in the entire world. Read More>>
Police of Chaoyang Distirct recently reported that they've closed four well-known nightclubs in Beijing – Heaven Earth nightclub, Regal club, Huadu nightclub and Kaifu Guoji club – due to paid female escort services they provide and fire safety ... Read More>>
On March 1, the fuel surcharge for taxis in Beijing was increased from 2 to 3 RMB. The same as before, the surcharge does not apply to rides less than 3 km. Read More>>
Starting from 2015, China Agricultural University will start a program to inspect food throughout the cities’ many educational institutions. Read More>>
Beijing’s Capital Airport now exchanges 29 different currency types, making it the most comprehensive in the country. Read More>>
In Hainan, China's only tropical province, summers are cool and winters are warm. This natural and plentiful tourism resource is perhaps the finest in the country and is undoubtedly the best place to be right now. Every spring, Hainan draws thousands of ... Read More>>
It’s that time again, Beijingers! The German Embassy’s Christmas Charity Market is back. This year one of the most awaited Christmas Markets will be held on November 29, starting at 11:00. Read More>>
On March 2, an undercover journalist in Beijing exposed some alarming facts about Japanese fast-food chain Yoshinoya Read More>>
Beijing Subway’s new prices will be implemented on December 28. The new rules are as follows. Read More>>
Wang Jiulang’s documentary “Beijing Besieged by Waste” will be screened at Zajia Lab on March 20. Read More>>
A new 24-hour duty-free store opened in Beijing's Capital Airport Terminal 2 on November 2. The store, located by the No. 5 baggage claim stocks a variety of cosmetics, tobacco, alcohol, foods and other goods. See also: Beijing Snowfall Breaks Records, City ... Read More>>
Those who plan to visit the Forbidden City during the October holiday are advised to book their tickets online in advance to avoid being disappointed. Over 182,000 people are expected to visit the site each day. Read More>>
For the rest of 2013, Hong Kong Airlines is offering a special online (and mobile app) promotion where if you book your Beijing-Hong Kong flight at least 45 days ahead of time, you’ll only pay 630 RMB. Read More>>
In what appears to have been a major crackdown on drugs, prostitution and crime, a total of 237 foreigners were investigated by Beijing authorities since May. Read More>>
The US embassy pollution data has been blocked during the APEC summit as a result of higher pollution levels than had been hoped. Read More>>
The first phase of renovations, removing the ruins of the burnt building, has begun on the CCTV tower that was ravaged by a fire last year. Last year on February 9th, the new CCTV headquarters, under construction at the time, caught fire unexpectedly. ... Read More>>
From October 15th to the 17th, Beijing 798 International Tattoo Arts Festival will be held at the Beijing 798 Art Zone. There will be a presentation of the trendiest tattooing methods in the industry to date, a competition for tattoo artists, a discussion ... Read More>>
Canadian Prime Minister Harper announced that a new deal between Air Canada and Air China means that it is likely that within a few weeks, a direct flight between Beijing and Calgary will be announced. Read More>>
The Beijing International Tourism Expo, or BITE, will be coming to the National Convention Center June 27-29. BITE has already seen ten successful years, and will be returning for its eleventh, bigger and better than ever. Read More>>