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A Sneak Peak Inside 1949 #2

August 10, 2011 Beijing

Duck oven at 1949 Jinbao jie

It’s not every day you get to try out a restaurant before it’s open to the public, but naturally we know the right people. So, in the name of keeping you completely up to date with all things fabulous and Beijing-related, we bring you some exclusive snapshots of the brand new 1949 Hidden City2 complex on Jinbao Street.

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How To Get Off A Plane First

August 10, 2011 Beijing

You know the drill. You land, you’re taxiing, and before the engines are even turned off, chaos ensues. So, if your scruples aren’t as intact as they should be, why not follow our top tips on how to get off a plane first and you need never be annoyed by your fellow passengers again…

1. SIT AT THE FRONT OF THE PLANE

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How to Count to Ten In Chinese

June 13, 2011 Beijing

how to count to ten in chinese

Follow our visual lesson on how to count to ten in Chinese, and become a pro at Chinese numbers!

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Gossip – The Temple Hotel

June 9, 2011 Beijing

The Temple Hotel Beijing

The Temple Hotel near Jingshan Park may finally be worthy of its title! After years of delays, the beautiful Songzhu Temple is finally morphing into an 8-bedroom boutique hotel and restaurant due to open by the end of the year.

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IN CONVERSATION WITH…Beijing’s oldest barber Grandpa Jing

June 8, 2011 Beijing

Beijing’s oldest barber Grandpa Jing

The Urban Edit tracked down Beijing’s oldest barber (he’s 98) to ask him how life has changed in Beijing in the last century, and why it is he thinks Wen Jiabao’s hair looks silly.

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