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A Beijing state of mind

By Fergal Keane, Lonely Planet Magazine

Among the skyscrapers of this modern Chinese city, an artistic and cultural reawakening is quietly underway. Read more…

The melting pot of Chinese cuisine

By Peter Simpson

Uncovering Beijing’s culinary delights in restaurants, markets, schools and tours. Read more…

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Travelwise: Touring the cities of Olympics past

By Suemedha Sood

What happens to Olympic Villages, venues and stadiums after the Games are over? Read more…

Peddling in the old kingdom of bicycles

By Peter Simpson

How to explore Beijing like the locals do, on two wheels. Read more…

Sampling Beijing’s imperial duck

By Lonely Planet

When the Qing dynasty fell in 1911, former palace chefs set up restaurants around Beijing and brought the dish to the public. Read more…

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