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“Special Exhibitions at the Capital Museum Highlight Beijing’s Imperial Past,” The Beijinger

November 10, 2016

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. [Read More...]

“On the Future of Nanluogu Xiang,” The Beijinger

November 3, 2016

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. [Read More...]

“Six Hacks for Visiting the Forbidden City,” The Beijinger

September 25, 2016

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 Forbidden City hacks for a post on The Beijinger website. [Read More...]

“A Stroll Along Beijing’s Restored Canal System and the Ongoing Plan to Revive its Ancient Waterways,” The Beijinger

September 7, 2016

A project to reconstruct a section of an ancient canal system that once flowed through the heart of Beijing is finally nearing completion. [Read More...]

“Bad Driving in Beijing: Poor Planning, or Lack of Enforcement?” The Beijinger

September 2, 2016

who among us has not at some point engaged in an act of micro-aggression (some righteous, others less so) in the name of traffic safety? [Read More...]