Blog Author - Louise Lai

Beijing’s Dongyue Temple and Their 19 Incredible Taoist Gods
Editor's Note: Asia Obscura's Andy Deemer has been kind enough to let us rummage through his archives for some of his best posts from his Beijing...
Classified of the Week: Calling All Dog Grooming Experts
Beijing's diversity and Internet anonymity make for strange bedfellows. Nowhere is this more true than in our website's ...
Ten Signs You've Been in Beijing For Too Long
Can you remember China before Starbucks? If so, you've probably been here too long. Keep reading for ten more signs that you may be on the verge of...
Classified of the Week: Personal Driver
Beijing's diversity and Internet anonymity make for strange bedfellows. Nowhere is this more true than in our website's ...
Today is the last day to purchase tickets to the this year's ...
Colossal Vivid Bar Debuts in Conrad Beijing
Last night, the enourmous 1,200sqm Vivid Bar made its grand debut. Situated on the top podium of the five-star Conrad hotel, the palatial bar boasts...
Date With a Cake: A Sweet Delight in Wudaokou
Worth the wait "You have to try the Wudaokou date cake!" was one of the first things I was told when I arrived in Beijing. Always happy to try cake...
Lush’s 10th Anniversary – One Blur of a Night!
Last Saturday night was Lush's final 10th Anniversary celebration in a month-long series of parties. A tight, private affair consisting of some of...
What does your jianbing say about you?
For the new-to-Beijing, this ubiquitous street food is a must-try; for the seasoned lao wai and the Chinese, it is the undisputed king of all...