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“On the Future of Nanluogu Xiang,” The Beijinger
Several sections of popular Beijing hutong Nanluogu Xiang are closed this month for “renovations.” In my latest post for the Beijinger, I reflect on the past, present, and future of the neighborhood....
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I haven’t read John Pomfret’s new book The Beautiful Country and the Middle Kingdom: America and China, 1776 to the Present. It won’t be released until November 29th and I haven’t seen any early...
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Drinking in History at Great Leap #6, November 12
Saturday, November 12 at Great Leap Brewing Original #6, I’ll be hosting the final installation of Drinking in History of 2016. Discussion beers include: Explorer General IPA and Iron Buddha Blonde....
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The Ming and the Manchus: A Walk and Discussion at the Forbidden City,...
The Ming and the Manchus: A Walk and Discussion at the Forbidden City Date: Sunday, November 13 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: 300 RMB, 260 RMB for members (includes all admission tickets and entrance...
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“Special Exhibitions at the Capital Museum Highlight Beijing’s Imperial...
The Capital Museum has always been one of my favorite museums in Beijing. Two new exhibits this month featuring Beijing’s imperial past make this a perfect time to visit. Special Exhibitions at the...
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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: Sunday, November 20 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: 300 RMB, 260 RMB for members The shores of Houhai and...
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Tiananmen and the Making of Modern Beijing: A Walk and Discussion, November 22
Tiananmen and the Making of Modern Beijing: A Walk and Discussion Date: Tuesday, November 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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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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Traditions and Transitions: A Walk and Discussion in the Hutongs of...
Traditions and Transitions: A Walk and Discussion in the Hutongs of Dongcheng Date: Thursday, December 1 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Cost: 260 RMB, 220 RMB for members This walk explores the past,...
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The Dowager and the Dynasty: A Walk and Discussion at the Summer Palace,...
The Dowager and the Dynasty: A Walk and Discussion at the Summer Palace Date: Friday, December 2 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Cost: 300 RMB, 260 RMB for members includes all entrance tickets. She ruled...
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“Long Road to Abolition,” The World of Chinese
My new post for The World of Chinese on the legal, social, and cultural barriers to ending China’s forced labor tradition. Long Road to Abolition On January 31, 1910, the Qing court issued an...
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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: Saturday, December 3 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: 300 RMB, 260 RMB for members includes all entrance...
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“Legal History on Display at the China Court Museum,” The Beijinger
New post for The Beijinger on my visit to the (more or less) recently opened China Court Museum. Legal History on Display at the China Court Museum Beijing has no shortage of quirky museums. There are...
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The Ming and the Manchus: A Walk and Discussion at the Forbidden City,...
The Ming and the Manchus: A Walk and Discussion at the Forbidden City Date: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: 300 RMB, 260 RMB for members (includes all admission tickets and...
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Interview: “From leading tours in Beijing to taking groups to Pyongyang,”...
My conversation with Bruce Connolly of Radio Beijing AM774 on leading walks in Beijing and my recent experience leading a trip to Pyongyang for Koryo Tours. From leading tours in Beijing to taking...
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“Over 1000 ancient tombs discovered at construction site in Tongzhou,” The...
New post for The Beijinger on the recent discovery of several tombs and other historic sites in the eastern suburb of Tongzhou. Over 1000 ancient tombs discovered at construction site in Tongzhou...
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“Over 75 Percent of Historic Residences in Beijing Fail Preservation...
New post for The Beijinger on a recent study which found that less than 25% of historic residences in Beijing met official preservation standards. Over 75 Percent of Historic Residences in Beijing Fail...
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Interview: “What do people look for when they come to Beijing?” Radio Beijing...
The final installment of my conversation with Bruce Connolly of Radio Beijing AM774. What do people want to see when they come to Beijing? Do international visitors and domestic tourists expect...
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“A Vintage Whine: Beijing’s Bad Air Days,” The Beijinger
We were certainly not the first to complain about Beijing’s pollution. New post for The Beijinger looking at vintage observations on the city’s often troubling air quality. A Vintage Whine: Beijing’s...
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“Blinged-Out Mobile Not the First Telephone Controversy at the Forbidden...
The recent flap over the Palace Museum’s promotion of a bling-out luxury mobile phone was not the first time that a phone has caused a stir at the Forbidden City. A New post for The Beijinger on Puyi,...
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