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Beijing

MUSIC

A Symphony of Rock Brings the 29th Beijing Music Festival to a Grand Finale

From a modern production of Mozart’s most famous opera to a rock-fueled finale, the 29th Beijing Music Festival brought together classical and contem…

The Editors

Oct. 21, 2026

MUSIC

700 Artists, 32 Countries, and 12 Days of Music in Beijing | Event

From opera and symphonic concerts to chamber music and crossover performances, the 29th Beijing Music Festival, running from October 9 to 20, brings …

The Editors

Oct. 9, 2026

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

This Mid-Autumn, Take a Trip Around the World Along Beijing’s Historic Canal | Event

Celebrate the three-day festival with music, flavors, and traditions from across the globe at the 4th Beijing International Canal Arts Fest

Hayley Zhao

Sept. 25, 2026

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Beneath the Drum Tower: A New Teahouse Blending Old Beijing Charm with Modern Comfort

In Beijing’s Xicheng district, dilapidated hutong houses have been transformed into teahouses, restaurants, and other spaces where visitors can rest …

The Editors

July 8, 2026

ENTERTAINMENT

Is Pro Wrestling Finally Finding Its Footing in China?

Beijing hosted its first-ever pro wrestling event in May. The World of Chinese went behind the scenes to find out why people are happily paying good …

Hayley Zhao

Sept. 10, 2025

LIVING IN CHINA

Skyline Stories

Chronicling the modern history of Beijing’s apartment buildings on camera

Li Xiao (李潇) & Liu Jue (刘珏)

Feb. 1, 2024

HISTORY

The Blast that Nearly Destroyed Beijing

The Wanggongchang Explosion continues to mystify historians almost 400 years later

Jeremiah Jenne

Oct. 5, 2022

STREET TALK

Beijing’s Outbreak Spawns Even More Covid Slang

As Covid prevention policies roll on, so too do online slang and memes

Aria Zhang

May 20, 2022

SOCIETY

How the Pandemic Delayed the Dreams of a Beijing Bedroom Community

Lockdowns and provincial border controls frustrate commuters of Yanjiao, a well-known satellite town of Beijing in Hebei province

Alex Colville

May 10, 2022

ANCIENT HISTORY

The Russian Refugees Who Made a Home in Qing China

How a priest from today’s Ukraine and a band of Siberian refugees built a Russian Orthodox mission in the heart of the Qing Empire

Jeremiah Jenne

March 29, 2022

SOCIETY

70 Years of Frozen Fun on Beijing’s Icy Lakes

Winter fun on Beijing’s natural ice rinks throughout history

Hatty Liu

Jan. 23, 2022

TRAVEL

Strange Haunts

Five places in China famous for paranormal events

Hatty Liu

Oct. 31, 2020

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