The Urban Edit
Because helping you get the most out of Beijing is what we are ALL ABOUT, we canvased our Chinese film-industry friends to come up with this list of essential movies about Beijing, to watch before you go. A little context goes a long way when you travel, especially in a place that can seem so inextricably ‘other’ as China. So put the popcorn in the microwave, plump those sofa cushions and enjoy!
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Pop quiz, folks. Which of these is certified excellent?
A: The adventures of Bill S. Preston Esquire and Ted “Theodore” Logan
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ife, as they say, is no picnic. Which is why we should all be having a lot more picnics. Nothing beats lolling on the grass, eating food with your hands and drinking a bit more than is appropriate for the time of day. But where are the best Beijing picnic spots? Here are our top tips, along with snack suggestions too.
What’s it all about? Yummy renditions of Vietnamese street food staples, wrapped up in hip branding in a cute diner a mere stagger from Beijing’s most popular bar.
