Blog Tag - Summer Palace

Beijing's Five Architectural Colors, and the Symbolism Behind Them
It sometimes seems like the dominant color in Beijing is “Socialist Taupe.” The streets. The bricks. The roads. Getting away from the gray and the...
Break Out the Skates, Ice Skating Season is Officially On at Shichahai, Summer Palace
Ice skating is officially open at Shichahai as of Jan 11 and the Summer Palace as of Jan 10, according to Beijing Evening News. Spanning Qianhai and...
Trending in Beijing: 5 Beijing Universities Suspended, Young Hero, and Earthquake in Fangshan
The fun, the strange, and the what-on-earth-is-this? Trending in Beijing is a wrap-up of top stories in Beijing as told by the trending hashtags, ...
Lace Up: Beijing's Best Indoor and Outdoor Rinks for Ice Skating
Whether you're a wobbly beginner, or able to zip around in artful figure eights, there are few things more exciting than lacing up your skates and...
Brush the Dust off of Beijing Museums With These Apps
The last few times I have asked Beijing visitors or newbies about their impression of The Forbidden City, the answers were pretty standard: the first...
Not Just for Tourists: How to Make the Most of Beijing's Scenic Spots
Beijing’s scenic spots are often dismissed as touristy by those of us who have called this city home for longer than, say, six months. However, you...
Lace Up: Our Favorite Places to Skate in Beijing
Whether you're a wobbly beginner, or able to zip around in artful figure eights, there are few things more exciting than lacing up your skates and...
EAT: New Dishes at Aman Summer Palace, Calling F&B Folk to Hatch Your Own Restaurant
With visitor season in full swing, it's always good to keep your restaurant options open and fresh. For example, the Aman Summer Palace may not be...
Crowd Alert: Public Attractions to Avoid During the Holidays
October 1, also known as Golden Week, draws droves of local and international tourists to Beijing's most famous attractions. Consider avoiding these...
From Robots to Rubber Ducks: Beijing in Photos
The Atlantic recently captured China's vast diversity and juxtapositions between old and new in a photo spread, through which Beijing was featured...
Rubber Duck Locations Confirmed, Backup Quacker Also on its Way
The Rubber Duck will float at the Summer Palace and Beijing Garden Expo, and an emergency backup Duck has been prepared in case of deflation. In a...
China Gets A Head: Bronzes Raided From Summer Palace To Be Returned
The long-running bronze head saga is coming to a head: French billionaire art collector, Francois-Henri Pinault, has announced his family will...
Going Underground: Xizhimen, Lines 2, 4 and 13
“Going Underground” is a regular magazine column in which we explore the neighborhoods surrounding subway stations. SELLING POINT Most people see...