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One Day at Tsinghua University - YouTube :

Some of the Earliest Known Photographs of China Now on Display at Tsinghua | the Beijinger : A new exhibition at the Tsinghua University Art Museum titled Vision and Reflection: Photographs of China in the 19th Century gives visitors a glimpse of what Chinese life was like over one hundred years ago.

Beijing Soup Recipe | How to Make Beijing Soup - YouTube :

Obentos Recruits Warm Salads, Soups, and Curry to Kill Our Winter Chills | the Beijinger : In keeping with their usual focus on balanced but filling meals, Obentos has released their latest winter arsenal to keep the chills at bay.

Ace Cafe Beijing - 北京 798 Art Zone - YouTube :

Ace Café Forgets How Rooms Work, Deliver Decent Coffee Anyway | the Beijinger : When you’re seeking out a café, what kind of place do you have in mind? If you're looking for a spacious spot with comfortable seating where you work for hours on your laptop, then Ace Café London isn’t for you. Nor is it the right place to take a special someone on a first date and gaze longingly into their eyes.

China’s Green Roof Revolution | A China Icons Video - YouTube :

Beicology: Rooting Out the Potential of Beijing's Soil | the Beijinger : The owner of The Roots restaurant turned an arid patch of dirt next to his business into rich soil, a process that he hopes can be replicated around town.

Beijing Sanlitun - YouTube :

No Half Measures at Sanlitun's Hottest New Cocktail Bar 50/50 | the Beijinger : Though it’s only been a few months since Scarlet A was swallowed up in the umpteenth round of Beijing’s hutong renovations, the co-manager behind the popular cocktail bar has not lost heart. Instead, Zhang “Mark” Wei has found new partners and resurfaced with a fresh new venture in a far different locale.

Mentougou Recorded by 4k Mi Drone - YouTube

Weekend Warrior: Exploring Ancient Villages in the Suburbs of Beijing | the Beijinger : In addition to busy streets and high-rises, Beijing is also home to a number of ancient villages. Providing refreshing respites from the hustle of city life, these villages also allow visitors to enjoy the beautiful natural landscape of the Beijing area, and get a taste of local folk culture. We list four villages worth visiting, all located in Mentougou district.

Beijing's Microbrewing Is Still Popular - YouTube

What's Up in Beer: Hutong Pub Crawl, Peiping Machine Gongti Anniversary, Dongli Brewery SLT Location | the Beijinger : What's Up in Beer is our weekly rubdown of all things ale and suds. Lather yourself in the latest beery news, gossip, and openings all the while forgetting what exactly it was that you were meant to be doing. Don't worry, beer can fix that too.

Beijing cabbage / Stuffed / Recipe / Cooking - YouTube

What's With All the Cabbages? Why Beijingers Stock Up on China's Hardiest Veg Before Winter | the Beijinger : Preparation for the winter hibernation period has begun, a time when Beijingers keep themselves busy purchasing goods for the long cold months to come. Although shopping online on Taobao and JD has become the go-to for younger generations in recent years, saving people the trouble of going into the snowstorms to buy things, elderly Beijingers still tend to stick to the old-fashioned ways. While walking about town, you may have already noticed locals lining up to buy cabbages from a mountain of green goods out of the back of some guy's truck.

Beijing's famous traditional snack- Fried sweet potato starch (Guanchang, 灌肠) - YouTube

Sweet Potatoes Go Gourmet, Spelling Out Dirty Bar Street's Demise Once and For All | the Beijinger : As if it weren’t enough for Dirty Bar Street to be beautified, with nearly every sleazy bar and questionable street hawker whisked away since Bejing began its Great Brickening campaign in earnest last year, the once debaucherous alley has now hit the nadir of gentrification.

Houhai Bar Street at Night / 后海 (晚上) - YouTube :

The Black Moth's Winter Cocktail Menu Will Leave You Warm, Fuzzy, and Buzzed | the Beijinger : Some of the drinks on this new menu evoke wholesome traditionalism while also being unique and quirky enough to feel innovative.

Sanlitun Bar Street - Beijing - China (1) - YouTube :

Street Eats: A Lighter Take on Zhajiang Noodles at Sanlitun Soho | the Beijinger : After the opening of China World Mall and the Topwin Center, it may feel like Sanlitun Soho has lost its appeal as a foodie haven.

Beijing's Cat Cafe | A China Icons Video - YouTube :

A Sugar High Does Not True Love Make at Xinyuan’s C’est l’Amour | the Beijinger : Xinyuan's C'est l'amour sets our expectations up for Frenchy theme, but delivers cutesy sweets instead. It's not love, but it could be a crush.

LIFE VLOG CHINA: Eating Dumplings in The Hutongs //中国：在胡同里吃饺子 - YouTube :

New Zealand Honey Lattes and White Wine Drips Stand Out at Esquires Coffee | the Beijinger : This New Zealand-owned cafe gets a branch in The Place in Beijing, sporting unique options like New Zealand honey lattes and white wine and Maytree drip coffees on their signature menu.

Beijing's Best Markets - Best of Beijing - YouTube

EAT: Migas Mercado Winter Menu, Vegan Outreach Dinner, Pinoy Pop-Up Brunch, 10 Years of Agua | the Beijinger : EAT: Your bite-sized guide to the best eats to be had in Beijing this week.

The HuLu Courtyard - Beijing - China - YouTube

Craft Brews Galore and a Hula Hoop Party at Hulu Scheduled for This Weekend's Maovember Events | the Beijinger : Be it a hula hoop ring toss contest on one of the prettiest terraces in town, or buying up pints of craft beer to raise proceeds for charity, this weekend's Maovember events represent a wide and varying appeal.The annual month-long series of parties, aimed at raising proceeds for worthy charities like Bread of Life and the Library Project, is set to keep the momentum going this weekend after a launch event at XL at the beginning of November and a schnapps tasting last weekend.

MIchele Seippel @ fRUITY SHOP, Beijing (September 17th, 2015) - YouTube

Fruityshop's New Venue is the Wax Mecca for Beijing's Vinyl Devotees | the Beijinger : We are torn about sharing one of Beijing’s best-kept music scene secrets. Then again, if you’re reading this, chances are you already know all about the wax mecca that is Fruityshop.

Turismo en Beijing (Pekin) - YouTube

Botany is Back! Popular Cocktail Bar Returns With New Digs, In-House Distilled Gin | the Beijinger : Among the seemingly endless number of mancave-style cocktail bars quietly opening in apartment rooms in Yoolee Plaza last year, a reverberation of the business killing zoning demolitions on Beijing’s street, one lounge stood out as legit. That would be Botany, a spot with creative cocktail recipes and in-house gin opened by Frankie Zou, an alum of Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore, TRB in Beijing, and a highly exclusive Forbidden City-adjacent club that has played host to movie stars like Fan Bingbing.

O'Steak Bistrot - French Restaurant - The best restaurants in Beijing, China for filet mignon - YouTube

La Rosee Catches the Eye With its Innovative French-Asian Fusion Menu | the Beijinger : The Flo brand has no shortage of restaurants in Beijing, from high-end stalwart Maison Flo to popular casual alternative F Bistronome. But year-old eatery La Rosee, its name referencing the shining morning dew drops found on flowers, is poised to sparkle bright enough to set itself apart from its sister establishments.

THE BEST HAND-PULLED NOODLES that we have eaten in BEIJING - YouTube

Shao Shines Bright With Dry Noodles and Wuxi-Style Dishes at Upgraded Topwin Location | the Beijinger : Every eatery deserves a chance to shine, and today, it’s Shao Restaurant. If you're a fan of the small eatery in the World Financial Centre in the CBD, you might be surprised to see that that forever-packed, 10-table, fast-food style restaurant with the greasy floor has opened a more polished sister branch on the second floor of Sanlitun's Topwin Center.

Breakfast in Beijing | The Life of a Street Food Seller | Ep.6 - YouTube :

Five to Try on Tribe's New Fall/Winter Menu | the Beijinger : Tribe release their new fall/winter menu, packed with all the healthy but filling items we've come to expect.

Sichuan food in Beijing - YouTube :

Favorite Sichuan Chain Yuxiang Kitchen Gets a Health-Conscious Revamp in Indigo Mall | the Beijinger : Boasting six branches in Beijing and two decades of service under its belt, Yuxiang Kitchen has earned its place as a trusted source among old-timers for its mouth-tingling Sichuan cuisine in the capital. Now the chain looks to revamp its store so as to attract a younger, more health-conscious crowd with dishes that are lighter on the oil.

Beijing, China Part II: Temples, Alleys and Craft Beer - YouTube :

What's Up in Beer: Great Outdoors Anniversary, Singles Day Deals, and Chi Fan for Charity Bash | the Beijinger : What's Up in Beer is our weekly rubdown of all things ale and suds. Lather yourself in the latest beery news, gossip, and openings all the while forgetting what exactly it was that you were meant to be doing. Don't worry, beer can fix that too.

Finding the Best Peking Duck in Beijing! Featuring Da Dong, Liqun, Siji Minfu & More! - YouTube :

EAT: New Zealand Seafood Dinners at Hatchery, Jamie Pike Wine Dinner at TRB, Winter Specials at Slow Boat | the Beijinger : EAT: Your bite-sized guide to the best eats to be had in Beijing this week.

German Christmas Market in Beijing - YouTube :

Merrymaking in the Jing: Markets and Shows to Get You Into the Christmas Spirit | the Beijinger : This season's bazaars and performances to bring you Yuletide vibes, some of them with a Chinese spin.

Beijing Bar Guide: Dance floor with a View - YouTube

Drink Up Before Chowing Down With These Excellent Restaurant Cocktails | the Beijinger : Beijing’s classier lounges by no means have a lockdown on the capital’s cocktail scene. This is especially true as billowing paychecks place the average price of drinks at many such spots above RMB 100 each, leaving an ever-widening gap in the market for more fun and affordable concoctions. That shortfall is steadily being filled not only by bars but also increasingly by restaurants. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite venues that prioritize affordable mixology right alongside appetizing meals.

Dongzhimen, April 2018 - YouTube

Can Palette Thrive Right Across the Street From Another French Bakery? | the Beijinger : It’s a bold move indeed to open a bakery right across the street from Boulangerie, the 18-month-old Dongzhimen spot opened by a Cordon Bleu trainer baker.

CHRISTINA GOES TO CHINA: Crazy Beijing Thunderstorm! 798, Sanlitun, and FOOD - YouTube

Street Eats: One-Stop Eatery for Spice Lovers at Nemo&Bu in Sanlitun | the Beijinger : Nemo&Bu isn't exactly flashy. In fact, you might miss it entirely if you happen to be walking by 3.3 Mall and Tongli Studio (the same building as Biteapitta) in Sanlitun. But if you climb up to the nondescript fourth floor of Tongli, you'll be rewarded by this hidden gem packed with spicy, no-frills goodies.

Beijing's Best Hutong Bars! Tasting Baijiu Cocktails and More! �� - YouTube

What's Up in Beer: Maovember Brew Events, Beer Mile at Jing-A, Winter Warmers at Slow Boat | the Beijinger : What's Up in Beer is our weekly rubdown of all things ale and suds. Lather yourself in the latest beery news, gossip, and openings all the while forgetting what exactly it was that you were meant to be doing. Don't worry, beer can fix that too.

Chinese relaxing in Beijing park - YouTube :

So Relax-jing: Where to Shed the Stress in the Capital | the Beijinger : Besides the hurdles of language and cultural barriers, dealing with throngs of blaring speakers, bright lights, gray skies, and horrible traffic are a daily struggle for expats. In aid of maintaining your sanity, here is a roundup of some of the best wellness and self-care options our sometimes stress-inducing city has to offer.

Natooke | Black Buddha (Beijing) - YouTube :

Long-Running Hutong Bike Shop Natooke to Close | the Beijinger : Long running cycling shop Natooke is the latest victim claimed by Beijing's ongoing streetside business crackdown.