Here’s something you don’t realize about Beijing from the other side of the world: It’s huge. Sure, you may know that the city’s population is two-and-a-half times that of New York City; or that it’s ...

A vendor makes jianbing in her shop. Beijing is an unruly beast with ancient pride, memorable wounds and plenty of business plans to get on with. In the past four decades, millions of people poured in ...

The best times to visit Beijing are from March to May and from September to October. These temperate seasons provide the best ...