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The Scholars, the Intern, and the Scientist: A Walk and Discussion in the...
In the heart of Beijing, between the old outer city walls and the golden rooftops of the Forbidden City, there lay a city within a city. The Imperial City. This inner sanctum surrounding the palace and...
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“Six Hacks for Visiting the Forbidden City,” The Beijinger
I probably visit the Forbidden City five to six times a month either doing research or leading educational groups, and I’ve shared a few of my favorite hacks for a post on The Beijinger website. 6...
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New History Walks and Talks for October
The library intern who would lead a nation? The scholar who built the capital of the Mongolian Khans? The exam candidate who lost his mind and nearly toppled an empire? The prince who tried to save a...
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History Walks for the 2016 October Holiday
The October holiday is upon us and for those of you who will be in Beijing between October 1st and 8th, we have a full slate of walks and discussions around the city. Because it’s the holiday, we’ve...
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The Prince, The Widow, and the Scholar: Walk and Discussion around the Lakes...
The Prince, The Widow, and the Scholar: Walk and Discussion around the Lakes of Beijing Date: Wednesday, October 5 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Cost: 260 RMB, 220 RMB for members The shores of Houhai and...
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Chaos Under Heaven: A Talk about the Taiping Rebellion, October 16
A Hacked History: Chaos under Heaven “Chaos Under Heaven” is a fun, informative, and occasionally irreverent look at the most important event of 19th-century Chinese history. Date: Sunday, October...
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“Reading Hillbilly Elegy in Beijing,” Los Angeles Review of Books China Blog
A review essay for the Los Angeles Review of Books on the similarities between the historical experience of the rural white working poor in the United States and a new generation of migrant workers in...
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Traditions and Transitions: A Walk and Discussion in the Hutongs of...
Traditions and Transitions: A Walk and Discussion in the Hutongs of Dongcheng Date: Tuesday, October 18 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Cost: 260 RMB, 220 RMB for members This walk explores the past,...
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“Preserved Architecture, Sustainable Crowds, and Manageable Traffic: The...
My column on Liang Sicheng for the September/October issue of The Beijinger. Preserved Architecture, Sustainable Crowds, and Manageable Traffic: The Story of What Beijing Could Have Been In December...
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“The Blast that Nearly Destroyed Beijing,” The World of Chinese
“The Blast that nearly destroyed Beijing” is a story from the 2016 Issue 5 of The World of Chinese Magazine. he Blast that Nearly Destroyed Beijing Industrial accidents are hardly news in China. But...
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“Modern Structures to be Demolished, New Areas Opened to the Public at the...
Updates on the removal of modern structures and the opening of new areas to the public at The Forbidden City. My latest post for The Beijinger. Modern Structures to be Demolished, New Areas Opened to...
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Tiananmen and the Making of Modern Beijing: A Walk and Discussion, October 22
Tiananmen and the Making of Modern Beijing: A Walk and Discussion Date: Saturday, October 22 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Cost: 300 RMB, 260 RMB for members includes all entrance tickets. For much of...
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“A Tale of Two Brothers,” The World of Chinese
The story of Yixin, later known as Prince Gong, and his brother Yizhu, who would become the Xianfeng Emperor. My latest for The World of Chinese Magazine. ‘ A Tale of Two Brothers The two young princes...
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Imperialism, Opium, and Nationalism: A Walk and Discussion at the Old Summer...
Imperialism, Opium, and Nationalism: A Walk and Discussion at the Old Summer Palace Date: Sunday, October 23 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: 300 RMB, 260 RMB for members includes entrance tickets to Old...
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In the Footsteps of the Emperors: A Walk and Discussion at the Temple of...
In the Footsteps of the Emperors: A Walk and Discussion at the Temple of Heaven Date: Thursday, October 27 Time: 9:00am – 11:30pm Cost: 300 RMB, 260 RMB for members includes entrance tickets to...
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The Prince, The Widow, and the Scholar: Walk and Discussion around the Lakes...
The Prince, The Widow, and the Scholar: Walk and Discussion around the Lakes of Beijing Date: Friday, October 28 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Cost: 300 RMB, 260 RMB for members The shores of Houhai and...
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The Emperor and the Lama: A Walk and Discussion at the Lama Temple and...
The Emperor and the Lama: A walk and discussion at the Lama Temple and Confucian Temple Date: Sunday, October 30 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: 300 RMB, 260 RMB for members includes all entrance...
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Tiananmen and the Making of Modern Beijing: A Walk and Discussion, November 3
Tiananmen and the Making of Modern Beijing: A Walk and Discussion Date: Thursday, November 3 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Cost: 300 RMB, 260 RMB for members includes all entrance tickets. For much of...
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The Scholars, the Intern, and the Scientist: A Walk and Discussion in the...
The Scholars, the Intern, and the Scientist: A Walk and Discussion in the Imperial City Date: Sunday, November 5 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: 260 RMB, 240 for members includes all entrance tickets....
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“The Ghost of Stone Tiger Hutong: A Beijing Halloween Tale,” The Beijinger
Is it possible that even in the neon canyons of Xidan, spirits of Beijing’s imperial past still lurk? A Halloween-inspired post for The Beijinger blog. Is this the most haunted construction site in...
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