We expected a high-end, private room kind of experience from this China World Summit Wing restaurant, but instead found a buzzy, modern place with tasty, affordable food.

The menu is mostly Cantonese, but other Chinese cuisines are also represented. Off the dim sum menu, the steamed rice flour rolls with ... Read more »

Some say the Chinese invented golf via an ancient game called chuiwan. That’s rubbish, of course. The Scots invented the modern game of golf, and Asia’s first modern course opened in Kobe, Japan, only in 1905. But over the last two decades, there’s no denying Asia has ... Read more »

By now, you've probably heard of the "100-Day Campaign," announced yesterday across China by the PSB. Essentially, it's a quest to root out "illegal foreigners," meaning people who have either overstayed their visas or are working without a work permit.

Expats are talking about it in hushed whispers ... Read more »

Unlike the subway, which may have large gaps between stations, taking the bus in Beijing will often drop you off exactly where you want to be. Despite this convenience, the thought of riding the bus can be intimidating if you’re unsure how to navigate the system. We’ll be ... Read more »

INTRO is bringing the party back to 798 this year for a one-day extravaganza of electronic music. The lineup not only holds some of the best and biggest names in local music, but big international headliners like Gui Boratto, Christian Smith and Anthony Collins. City Weekend and our partners in ... Read more »

JE Mansion hotel is breathtaking, from the driveway down a private lane into a park, to the grand stairway that leads you to the bar and restaurant. The rooms here are stunning, but at over ¥3,000 a night, they’re beyond reach for most. Fortunately, the restaurant gives diners ... Read more »

Li Xia, of Ningxia folk group Li Dong, talks with City Weekend on what it means to finally put themselves out there. Their debut album launch takes place this Saturday at 2 Kolegas.

What does the accordion add to your music? Our music isn’t strictly folk music. We like ... Read more »

The hotel industry in China is absolutely exploding right now. Starwood and IHG are both poised to nearly double their number of hotels in the next 18 months. That's a lot of hotels! But are any of them any good? Do they stack up to the best of the ... Read more »

Just as my youngest child is cutting his sixth tooth, my 6-year-old is finally experiencing his first wobbly one. He really took his time. Not only is he the only one in his class to have not lost a tooth, some of his friends have lost as many as six ... Read more »

One of the oldest shops on Nanluoguxiang, I Cloud, has moved to a new location on the lively hutong, but has kept their low-key style. The owner-designers all love natural fabrics, so their clothes are made of comfortable cotton, linen and silk.

Their summer stock is already out: long spaghetti ... Read more »

It's just come to our attention that sendmetickets.com is offering a killer deal on China Music Valley Festival tickets. You'll pay only RMB150 for a 3 day pass to see artists like Joss Stone, Pixie Lott and Kay C.

Considering the regular presale price is RMB480, and ... Read more »

A sampling of amazing shots taken by students at a recent night/low-light workshop with Mitchell Masilun. For more photos, and tips on how to take your own night shots, see his blog post on the subject. Read more »

Everyone's favorite bingo club is back on the Beijing scene, and this time they're keeping it all on the down-low. The location is secret, but we've got a big giveaway: it's an underground Gongti space. Wonder what it could be...? If you wanna catch this event ... Read more »

At the very heart of art is the intent to create emotion in the viewer of the piece. In Ma Ke's "Life Most Intense," the artist creates a sense of deep disturbance. But he eschews detailed images, instead offering suggestions and impressions via pieces one would feel uncomfortable coming ... Read more »

This two-story venue, opened by a Spanish-Chinese owner, offers an extensive list of Spanish sparkling, red and white wines, as well as a basic menu of salads, soups and tapas. While you’ll find plenty of imported products here, Real Vino seems more targeted to a local clientele.

There’s ... Read more »

Marco Reyes recounts the history of how the Aardvarks Rugby Club got their name and shares where he thinks the team is heading. If you're interested in joining them or just watching a match, visit www.beijingaardvarks.org for more information.

Tell us about The Aardvarks. The Aardvarks started ... Read more »

Xyric is to date our youngest yet most confident Fashionista. At 18 years old, this style maven already has an entourage, and he showed up to the shoot with a crew and two suitcases in tow. “Darling,” he tells us in an exaggerated-British accent even Madonna would approve of, “what ... Read more »

“It's like a whole new way of seeing!” In reference to a shot I took that had a completely different look than what they saw at 798 last weekend during my night/low-light workshop at The Hutong.

Night photography is a little mentioned and explored area in photography; this ... Read more »

If your little one seems to have a flair for the theatrical and a certain pizzazz for performing, bring them over to House of Knowledge International Kindergarten's (Beijing Riviera) newest after-school program just for children with this sparkle. The drama and role-play classes are offered in either German or ... Read more »

There’s one part of the world that’s never made it onto my culinary map: Africa. The label “African” cannot do justice to the the vast variety of the continent’s cuisine, which is distinguished regionally and broken down locally by different cultural and ethnic groups. Though Beijing doesn ... Read more »

The hot foggy week is finally giving way to a cool rainy Mother's Day weekend. Several shopping malls have launched special discounts and sales for the holiday.

For this weekend only, Zhongyou Department Store is offering RMB55 back when you spend over RMB100. Additionally, any shopper who spends over ... Read more »

Children are often described as "curious" creatures. Fueled by their limited knowledge of the ways of the world, and a burning curiosity to better understand them, they often land themselves (and their parents) in some rather awkward situations.

A mother I know recalls a train ride she took several years ... Read more »

Bulgarian broken beat and experimental DJ/producer KiNK is coming to Beijing with the help of the Footprint series, which has brought us Deetron, Oscar Mulero and Marco Bailey. KiNK ranked 19th on Resident Advisor Top 20 Live Acts 2011, and is well known for his intense live sets. City ... Read more »