Colorful animals make it easy to identify the Tianyi wholesale market. Beijing is a great place to shop, and there are plenty of options, from high-end malls to the myriad of markets. I much prefer the latter, which always lead to an adventure of some kind. Below are 13 of my favorites from the time I […]
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Beijing’s Top Ten
My family spent a year and a half living in Beijing, from July 2009 to December 2010. We knew our time there was limited, and so we packed in as much as possible during our 18 months. These recommendations are based on our adventures, and while some may seem obvious, the differentiation lies in the […]
Wishing you lots of Foo in the New Year!
This time of year, the most popular Chinese character around town is “fu”, pronounced, “foo.” A friend once explained that “fu” means “good fortune” or “blessings” and this time of year, it is appropriate to wish your friends and relatives “fu” for the New Year. As with many traditions associated with Chinese New Year, “fu” is not […]