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.
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CBD
Beijing’s Central Business District (CBD) lies in the south-east of the city, and runs between Chaoyang Beilu in the north and Tonghui River in the south. It borders Xidawang Lu to the... read more
Dongcheng (Dongzhimen/Lama Temple/Gui Jie/Jiadakou
Dongcheng
The area to the east of the Forbidden City (p.180), inside the Second Ring Road, is one of Beijing’s most populated areas. It covers Dongzhimen and the Workers’ Stadium, the... read more
Financial Street & The West
The west of Beijing is the least populated area of the city and attracts very few international residents. The rapid development around Fuxingmen has brought with it a number of... read more
Houhai
A few years ago Houhai was hugely popular among expats looking for authentic courtyard houses and a bustling local community. However, an abundance of western residents and tourists has... read more
Lido
In the north-east corner of Chaoyang, on the way to Capital Airport, is Lido. It is a small residential area in a cluster of international shops and hotels.
There’s a good sense of... read more
North East Chaoyang (Sanlitun/Gongti/Chaoyang Park
Chaoyang
Chaoyang, the largest district in Beijing, covers the north-east of the city between the Second and Fifth Ring Roads. It includes the residential areas of Sanlitun, Gongti and... read more
Shunyi
Shunyi is 30km from downtown Beijing – far enough to make it feel like a town in its own right. It sits to the west of the Airport Expressway, between the Fifth and Sixth Ring Roads.... read more
Wudaokou (Haidian)
Wudaokou & Haidian
Wudaokou, Beijing’s student enclave, is in the heart of Haidian district and a prime spot for affordable accommodation. It is quite far from the city centre, but the... read more
