He’s got old Beijing memorabilia — signs and coins ... so everyone painted their gate red.” Gateway to a city oasis: Wusi Dajie “This translates to ‘May 4th Big Road,’ although ...

Future development in Beijing will continue to preserve the symmetry of the old city layout while integrating modern architectural design into the over all plan.

During the last years of Dynasty, the old residential district system was abolished and Beijing divided into 10 outer districts and 12 inner districts. The city is now divided into four districts ...

evoking a nostalgic sense of old Beijing. Above them, images of the Beijing Central Axis' renowned landmarks unfurl a visual narrative of the city's history. Beside the seats, tables are elegantly ...

Strolling around Sanlitun, a glamorous shopping mecca and 24-hour catwalk in central Beijing, it’s easy to forget that the city is the home of what is essentially a one-party dictatorship ...

Holidays to Beijing let you glimpse the city’s fascinating history as well as its rapid modernisation. Explore traces of centuries-old dynasties alongside Mao-era legacies and glittering skyscrapers, ...