Life in Beijing

Thailand promotes local cuisine in Beijing

The Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing played host to the "Joyful Land of Smiles and World's Best Street Food" event on August 19.

Christopher Nolan arrives in Beijing for film Dunkirk promotion

A promotional event has been held in Beijing for Christopher Nolan's latest effort, "Dunkirk."

Beijing 8th cheapest city in the world for cab fare

Beijing has been ranked eighth in an international taxi price index issued recently by a British company for its cab fare - 2.3 yuan ($0.34) per kilometer.

Beijing to build automatic parking garages for buses

Beijing has started building an automatic parking garage for public buses to ease the city's parking pressure.

Beijingers can now enter subway stations by scanning mobile phones

After the Fangshan subway line successfully tested a mobile payment option this June, people can swipe their mobile phones to enter all of Beijing's subway stations beginning August 14, reported Beijing Youth Daily.

Shared gym spotted in the street of Beijing

A shared gym is spotted in the street of Beijing. 

Beijing's first roof top charging station activated

Beijing's first elevated charging station for new energy vehicles has been put into service on the roof of a 6-storey parking garage in the Central Business District on August 8, 2017. 

Beijing's consumer inflation holds steady

Consumer inflation in the Chinese capital of Beijing held generally steady in July. 

Opera artists across the Straits to perform together in Beijing

Professional players from the Peking and Kunqu operas across the Taiwan Straits will soon be hitting the stage in Beijing.

Snow to drop in Beijing this summer

The Chinese capital Beijing will witness "snow" this summer. However this is not a weather forecast, but a stage comedy show that will "drop" in Beijing, as announced in a recent newsletter from the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center.

Beijing's infinity pool opens for business

The Beijing public can now enjoy an infinity pool experience.

Massive intelligent parking lot opens in Beijing

With a staggering 2679 spaces, and charging just 6 yuan (90 US cents) per hour, Beijing's largest intelligent underground parking lot is now open for business.

Beijing is China's "smartest city"

Beijing is the "smartest" city in China, according to a report released on the cashless society recently.

Beijing has fewer smokers after a smoking ban was introduced

A newly released report shows Beijing had fewer smokers last year, and it's said to be a result of the city's smoking ban.

A square dancing gala to be held in downtown Beijing

A square-dancing gala will be held in early September in front of the Imperial Ancestral Temple in downtown Beijing.

British musical The Bodyguard performing in Beijing

British stage musical "The Bodyguard," based on the 1992 film of the same name, has opened in Beijing, following its debut in Shanghai.

Mainland, Taiwan youth attend friendship events in Beijing

More than 200 youth representatives from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan gathered in Beijing on Monday

Food tour in Beijing

From the dishes eaten by emperors to everyday food items, Beijing's food tells a story of the city's past.

Summer camp for children impacted by HIV/AIDS opens in Beijing

China's first lady Peng Liyuan attended the opening ceremony of a summer camp for children affected by HIV/AIDS in Beijing on Sunday.

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