Who needs HBO or your local RPG group to find fantasy elements in Beijing. Warriors, princesses, doomed poets, dragons, and dungeons are as close as a metro ride to Dongcheng?
Weekend Walk: Forbidden City Basics
This walk is the simplest and most straightforward way to see the Forbidden City, proceeding from the Meridian Gate in the front, down the main central axis, and exiting at the northern end of the palace across the street from Jingshan Park. Most people (too many people?) take this route, but it’s only a starting point for exploring this massive palace.
On Thin Ice: When Dutch Traders Challenged the Qing Empire for Skating Glory
Weekend Walk: Holy Peking!
Weekend Walk: Take a Stroll Through History Around Beijing's Lakes District
Weekend Walk: Exploring the Two Towers of Xicheng
Barbarians at the Gate: Beijing Remixed with Preservationist Matthew Hu (Hu Xinyu)
In this episode, Jeremiah and David talk with Matthew Hu, former Managing Directory of the Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center, Co-founder of the Beijing Courtyard Institute, and a longtime activist for the preservation and restoration of historic Beijing architecture and historical landmarks.
Best.Named.Dog.Ever
Don’t let their fluffy hair and judging eyes fool you, Pekingese dogs are hiding a secret. Their history encompasses torture, hubris, war, and some very long sleeves. Most importantly these dogs — well, one in particular — may hold the key to understanding the sometimes vexed relationship China has with the West.
