Blog Author - Jeremiah Jenne

The former site of Fu Jen University
Take a stroll through the back alleys west of Houhai
PostcardTrainStationBeijing
Let these authors and their adventures inspire you as you start to plan your own May holiday and summer break journeys.
A Weekend Walks Guide to Managing the Spring Tourist Crush
Beijing travel is back. Here are a few tips for those looking to take advantage of the great weather as the city prepares for the May Day holiday.
A History of Commerce at Longfusi
The area around Longfusi has long been associated with commerce, having previously been the site of one of the city's most famous marketplaces.
Urban Hiking: Celebrate National Day With Historical Rambles Through Beijing’s Concrete Jungle
These three long urban hikes will get you off your share bike and out of your Didi to take a fresh look at Beijing from ground level.
Sun Yat-sen in Beijing: Life, Death, and Legacy
He’s a revered figure in China. But what does Sun Yat-sen, born in Guangdong, raised in Hawaii, and buried in Nanjing have to do with Beijing? 
Getting to Know Your Beijing Neighbors: E.T.C. Werner
E.T.C. Werner was a diplomat and scholar turned crusader when his adopted daughter was brutally murdered in 1937
Weekend Walks: Literary Strolls through Old Peking
While it might be difficult to explore the city now, Covid can’t stop us from wandering old Peking from the comfort of our couch. 
Capital Histories: How Beijing Came to Be China's Capital
The rise and fall of the city we call home. 8.5.0