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5 Beijing Bands Guaranteed to Make You Dance!
5 Beijing Bands Guaranteed to Make You Dance!
May 18, 2012 Comments (1)

Beijing’s live music scene has jumped leaps and bounds in the last few years, with a whole new generation of talented bands exploding onto the scene. We introduce a few of the city’s main dance igniters. From rockabilly to ska and chansons to the Beatles, these bands prove that Beijing’s got the groove. Read More>>

Beijing Watchdog: Dirty Districts, Movies & Wild Parties
Beijing Watchdog: Dirty Districts, Movies & Wild Parties
May 11, 2012 Comments (0)

This May Beijing is going to be heating up with plenty of good activities from Hollywood blockbusters to a dance extravaganza. Plus if you want to know the dirtiest districts in Beijing, read on to find out more. Read More>>

May Festivals Galore: Intro, China Music Valley & Hanggai Music Festival
May Festivals Galore: Intro, China Music Valley & Hanggai Music Festival
Apr 30, 2012 Comments (0)

Apart from the music festivals taking place during the May Day holiday, three more festivals are kicking off later this May in Beijing. Dig out your festival gear, take some vitamins and get ready to party – it’s going to be an active month! Read More>>

Beijing Watchdog: Live Music, Wi-Fi Buses and Toilet Paper Thieves
Beijing Watchdog: Live Music, Wi-Fi Buses and Toilet Paper Thieves
Apr 27, 2012 Comments (0)

The May Labour Day holiday is once again upon Beijing, ushering in a whole month of various musical festivals to enjoy. And with the weather turning nicer there is no better excuse to get out and enjoy Beijing before the sweltering heat of summer. Read More>>

Hands On Learning: Check out These Workshops & Classes in Beijing
Hands On Learning: Check out These Workshops & Classes in Beijing
Apr 23, 2012 Comments (0)

It’s a new year, which means you’ve most likely got your fresh set of resolutions. Perhaps doing something creative is on that list? There’s a whole bunch of exciting stuff happening in the capital, from crafts groups, to cooking courses to improv classes. Read More>>

Decisions, Decisions: 4 Music Festivals Battle it out in Beijing this May Day Holiday
Decisions, Decisions: 4 Music Festivals Battle it out in Beijing this May Day Holiday
Apr 20, 2012 Comments (0)

Four music festivals battle it out over the May Day holiday in Beijing. Will you choose the old-timer Midi, the hipster-cool Strawberry, the laid-back Dong Party or the mysterious newcomer MMAX? Read More>>

Caochangdi: Beijing’s Off-the-Beaten-Path Art District
Caochangdi: Beijing’s Off-the-Beaten-Path Art District
Apr 16, 2012 Comments (0)

Still relatively unfamiliar territory to many Beijingers, Caochangdi is a hipster’s paradise. A far cry from the touristy, built up, forget-you’re-in-China feel of 798, Caochangdi is the ideal destination for viewing art in a overly commercial setting. Read More>>

Beijing Watchdog: Toilet Babies, Troublesome Monk Brothers and Music Festivals
Beijing Watchdog: Toilet Babies, Troublesome Monk Brothers and Music Festivals
Apr 13, 2012 Comments (0)

We are well into Beijing's dusty spring, but you really can't complain when the flowers are blooming and the trees are turning green. Music-wise things are starting to bloom too with big acts on their way and plenty of music festivals just weeks away. Read More>>

Baochao Rising: Secrets of Beijing’s Hidden Hutong
Baochao Rising: Secrets of Beijing’s Hidden Hutong
Apr 06, 2012 Comments (0)

Not as glitzy or trendy as Nanluoguxiang or Houhai, Baochao Hutong nevertheless has its own charm. With its tourist-free streets and its unique bars and restaurants, the more experienced Beijingers will find their pleasure here. Read More>>

Rocker’s Delight: Discover Beijing’s Free Live Music Scene
Rocker’s Delight: Discover Beijing’s Free Live Music Scene
Apr 02, 2012 Comments (0)

Going to shows at the well-known live houses like Mao Livehouse and Yugong Yishan provides a great atmosphere to rock out, but can become quite pricey. For a more budget-friendly experience, check out the numerous venues with regular free gigs. Read More>>

Same Name, Different Game: 5 Ugly Facets of the Chinese Workplace

Same Name, Different Game: 5 Ugly Facets of the Chinese Workplace

Every office has the same basic feel, right? The same code of ethics, the same unspoken definition of decency, right? Wrong. Read on for five unscrupulous practices largely accepted in Chinese offices that would normally get you fired. More>>