Tag Archives: Gulou
Beijing Central Axis Video Tour Posted by sasha on Aug 20, 2018
A great way to see most of the famous sights in Beijing in one day is by traveling along the city’s Central Axis. Doing so allows you to visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Drum & Bell Towers, and much more. Explore the Central Axis of Beijing in just 90 seconds with us in…
Exploring the Central Axis of Beijing Posted by sasha on Aug 15, 2018
We all know that Beijing has a long history going back thousands of years, but just how did they design this city? Perhaps the most important element in the layout and design of Beijing is the city’s Central Axis (中轴线 – zhōng zhóu xiàn). Most of the essential buildings in the city were constructed along…
Top 10 Places in Beijing Posted by sasha on May 25, 2015
Beijing is an enormous metropolis with a history going back thousands of years, and it’s usually the first stop for tourists coming to China. There’s enough to do in and around the city to keep you busy for years; trust me, I spent more than four of them living there. For travelers with only a…
Beijing Nightlife Posted by sasha on Feb 12, 2014
Beijing is famous for many things – its landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Peking duck, and the horrendous air pollution. What may surprise you about this ancient Chinese city, however, is its booming nightlife scene. Take a whirlwind tour of a crazy night out in Beijing in this short video.
Top 10 Places in Beijing – Gulou Posted by sasha on Aug 2, 2013
So far in our countdown of the Top 10 Places in Beijing, we’ve hit the student district of Wudaokou and the hip 798 art district. Speaking of hip, we’re going to the spot where hipsters love to gather in Beijing: #8 – Gulou (鼓楼 – gǔ lóu) This area of Beijing gets its name from…