October 2007

The Archives

• 10.11.07
  Gulou Beijing Drum Tower   Destinations (0)

  One of the less commonly visited historical sites in Beijing is the Drum Tower (or Gulou). Originally built in 1272 during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Drum Tower has undergone repair on several occasions during the Yuan and Ming (1368-1644) Dynasties, remaining largely unchanged through its current state. The drum tower was used to mark […]

• 10.03.07
  Li Qun Roast Duck Restaurant   Food and Drink, Restuarants (0)

  Roast duck tastes better in Beijing. I’ve had it several times in the United States, but Peking Duck is always better in its birthplace. My favorite place to eat Peking Duck is hole-in-the-wall restaurant, Li Qun Roast Duck Restaurant, located in the rapidly shrinking Hutong east of Tiananmen Square. The experience of visiting Li Qun […]

• 10.03.07
  Custom Tailored Suits at Alice Tailor Shop   Shopping (0)

  While there are now several countries, like Vietnam and Cambodia, rumored to have the best price in the world on tailored suits and custom tailored shirts, Beijing is still among the most affordable places to get a quality tailored suit. For about US $100, you can get a tailored suit equivalent in quality to something […]

• 10.01.07
  A Fun Ti Carnival   Entertainment, Food and Drink (0)

  A Fun Ti Carnival is best described as the Chinese equivalent of dinner theater. As the wait staff brings endless dishes to your enormous beer hall style table, the stage provides belly dancers, musicians, and enthusiastic crowd participation for entertainment. The restaurant is run by native Ulghur people from the Xinjiang province, which is located […]