These and other snippets of life in China’s capital were compiled by Ouyang Zhesheng for his newly translated book “Ancient Beijing and Western Civilization,” which chronicles the experiences of ...

As Lunar New Year approaches, the once-endangered folk tradition of stilt walking is undergoing something of a revival in ...

Beijing Ancient Observatory is located in the southwest side of Jianguomen crossroad at Dongcheng District. It is a special topic site museum of nature science displaying Chinese ancient ...

Ancient China was an agricultural society ... in what is one of the finest examples of classical architecture in Beijing. Built in the Ming Dynasty under Emperor Yongle (1403-1424), this hall ...

Researchers say they have identified a new species of ancient hominin, Homo juluensis, that could help solve another big mystery of human evolution. Their proposal is sparking debate in the scientific ...

My 48-hour adventure in Beijing! A city bustling with history, culture, and mouth-watering food. From scaling the ancient ...

There are very few places in the world where you’ll get to check off as many items on your bucket list as in Beijing. Walk on the Great Wall of China, experience the rich history of an ancient ...

Let's join Yuanxi, the digital employee from China Daily, and explore Nanluoguxiang, one of Beijing's most iconic and well-preserved ancient alleyways. As we wander through its lanes, we'll uncover ...

Experience the Chinese capital’s rich culture with a stay at one of its top-rated hotels, according to Forbes Travel Guide’s ...