Tag Archives: Wangfujing
Day Two in Beijing (Video) Posted by sasha on Nov 17, 2016
The first of three days in Beijing was a big one, packing in a bunch of sights in the historic city center. This 3-day journey through the Chinese capital must roll on, however, regardless of how tired you are! In Part Two of the video tour, we climb the Great Wall, stroll the Wangfujing night…
3 Days in Beijing (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Nov 15, 2016
With just three days to explore Beijing, the first one was pretty epic. Traveling along the city’s central north-south axis, you got to hit some of the biggest attractions in the city – the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and much more. Hopefully you got some good rest; there are still two…
3-Day Beijing Tour Posted by sasha on Jan 8, 2013
I’ve been living here in China’s capital city for over three years now. In that time, I’ve played tour guide on numerous occasions, whether it be for friends visiting, couch surfers, or whoever else ends up hanging out with me and wanting to explore this amazing city. Even after three years, there are still some…
Santa Con IV Posted by sasha on Dec 23, 2011
n its 4th year, Santa Con Beijing took China’s capital city by storm. From Christmas carols on the subway, to champagne in Wangfujing, to drunken revelry in Hou Hai, and then all the way to the bars of Sanlitun, it was an epic day full of holiday cheer(s) and spirit(s).
WangFuJing Snack Street (王府井小吃街) Posted by Stephen on Jul 7, 2011
If you are feeling adventurous, the WangfuJing Snack Street or 王府井小吃街 (wángfǔjǐngxiǎochījiē) in downtown Beijing is an place to try new and exotic foods. Located just northeast of Tiananmen and the Forbidden Palace, 王府井 is a bustling area of 老北京 (old Beijing) coupled with massive and newly constructed mega-shopping complexes and hotels. For most people…
Wangfujing Night Market (王府井夜市) Posted by sasha on Sep 30, 2010
Located just east of Tian’an Men Square, Wang Fu Jing is a hot-spot for fun, shopping, and of course, eating in Beijing. Huge shopping malls and small souvenir stands line the streets, selling everything you could imagine (and then some). After 5 p.m., the night market comes to life. Here, you can enjoy tons of…