Events for 5 Types of Beijing Lover This Qixi | the Beijinger: Qixi schmeesy, you say? Celebrating two Valentine's Days per year might be hard to stomach for some but for others it can make for the perfect occasion to woo a new friend, rekindle an old love, or simply to show off. No matter your intention, there's an event for nearly everyone when Qixi/Chinese Valentine's Day hits this Friday, Aug 17.
A Cake Fiend's Guide to Daoxiangcun, Beijing's Oldest Traditional Pastry Shop | the Beijinger : The renowned Daoxiangcun Bakery has deep roots in Beijing. It was in 1895 that Guo Yusheng opened its doors in Guanyin Temple on Qianmianwei street, selling authentic Beijing pastries and snacks. As an outsider, you may have walked past a Daoxiangcun store countless times and never even realized, but for the locals, this staple chain is home, and brings back fond childhood memories.
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