In an area full of shabby bungalows north of the Temple of Heaven in southern Beijing, a garden is perched on the roof of a traditional courtyard home. Visitors who step up onto the roof are welcomed by bird chirps and green vines under the blue sky. In the center of the balcony, red fishes are swimming leisurely in an ancient-style pond. Tomatoes on the vine are so plump and fresh that they look like red lanterns.
A beautiful woman who writes well is bound to draw public attention, especially if she is an air hostess.
Weeks ago a department manager complained to me that newcomers in his company disappear too long at lunch break. The break was until 1 pm, but quite often these "blockheads" didn't show up again until 1:30 pm.
Soaring residential real estate prices have convinced many that Beijing has a property bubble. That would be good news for first-time homebuyers frozen out of the market by high housing costs. After the US and Japanese real estate bubbles popped, property asset prices plunged, making housing more affordable.
A survey conducted by China Youth Daily throughout 31 provinces and municipalities found that some 94.8 percent of respondents had made donations to charitable projects.
Legendary German choreographer remembered through multimedia event at 798, Wendy Qian reports
Michel Bonnin unveils part of a special section of nation's history
On a dry and hot Saturday in June, the kind of day most locals stay at home to avoid the oppressive heat, a crowd of more than 100 people packed One Way Street, a small Beijing bookstore.
With artists creating unique work, ice-cream makers stirring up delicious treats and fortunetellers looking into the future by interpreting coffee grains, the Turkey Pavilion has become one of the most popular in the Expo Garden.
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