Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Beijing, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
Not registered yet? Sign up now for special offers, community updates and an exclusive 15% discount off all products in our e-shop.
Population
According to the most recent survey by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, Beijing’s population reached 15.4 million in 2005. However, latest estimates by the city’s Commission of... read more
National Flag
China’s national flag, the five-starred Red Flag, was the winning design in a country-wide competition held in 1949. It was first erected by Mao Zedong in Tiananmen Square on October 1,... read more
Local Time
Despite its size, the whole of China observes the same time as Beijing, which is eight hours ahead of UCT (Universal Coordinated Time, formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time, or GMT).... read more
Public Holidays
China has four main public holidays, three of which are ‘golden weeks’. Although golden weeks are officially three days long, most offices close for the whole week, and New Year’s Day... read more
