Blog Author - Erica Guo

Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Aug 13-18
We take a break after the weekend, putting down our drinks to take a more productive look at what's going on around Beijing. Here is our top pick of...
R1 Hundreds Evacuated over Weekend Downpour, More to Come as Typhoon Lekima Moves North
Typhoon Lekima is moving north, affecting millions of citizens in its wake.
Model Behavior? Beijing Surveys Citizens on ‘Uncivilized’ and ‘Civilized’ Conduct
In an ongoing effort to manage public behavior, Beijing has published an online questionnaire quizzing the city's citizens about punishable ‘...
Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Aug 6-11
We take a break after the weekend, putting down our drinks to take a more productive look at what's going on around Beijing. Here is our top pick of...
R1 Who Let the Dogs Out? No Seriously, Who? Beijing Bans Dogs From Public Parks, Again
Dogs. Man’s best friend. Our furry companions. Universally beloved, or so we thought. On Jul 23, the Beijing Gardening and Green Bureau released a...
5 Beijing Wanghongdians to Help You Live Out Your Most Narcissistic Selfie Fantasies
Sick of your Wechat moments underperforming? Let us present five picturesque Wanghongdians (viral venues), the aesthetic oases to your feed’s long...
Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Jul 30-Aug 04
We take a break after the weekend, putting down our drinks to take a more productive look at what's going on around Beijing. Here is our top pick of...
Thunderstorm With a Silver Lining: Beijing Downpour Disrupts Flights, Brings Much Needed Cool-Down
Beijing's thunderstorm disrupts the city's flow but is accompanied by a much-needed cool-down.