Shoppers on your mark!
Olympic fever is in full swing, and for those who prefer to give their credit cards a workout, there's ample opportunity to spend.
It's not chilly
Downtown Los Angeles was "chilly and empty" after 5 pm and Wall Street never saw sun. These lessons went into planning Beijing's Central Business District.
Beijingers ride new cycling trend
Taking inspiration from the "green" Olympics, which begin on Friday, a growing number of Beijing residents are opting for two wheels over four.
08-08-08, the magical wedding date
More than 16,400 Beijing couples have applied to have their marriages registered on the auspicious date of Aug 8, 2008.
Get a taste of Chinese seafood
Seafood is a special dish in east and south part of China and it is well liked around the country.There are lots of big restaurants in Beijing serving genuine seafood.
Get a taste of Old Beijing
At the Qianmen location of Quan Ju De Roast Duck Restaurant, owner Jiang Junxian claims the furnace fire has burned continuously since 1864.