Some of our most joyful – not to mention photo-worthy – moments happen when we stumble across old folk enjoying themselves en masse on Beijing’s streets. There aren’t many countries where you’ll find septuagenarians dancing and singing with wild abandon in public. So if you’re yet to have this quintessential Beijing moment, allow us to help you out a little. Here’s where to find your nearest Beijing Geriatric Glee Club.
Too many dumplings (and a strong adversity to exercise in -9°C) means we here at Bespoke Beijing don’t feel the healthiest at this time of year. The answer? Ordering a Gung Ho Pizza fruit salad and pretending the coconut dressing that comes with it is ‘low fat yoghurt’. Makes us feel much better. Thanks Gung Ho.
There are numerous reasons why Temple Restaurant Beijing deserves to have a great fuss made about it – but for the sake of brevity we’ll try to keep it to one. Put simply, no other restaurant in Beijing occupies such a spectacular and inspiring space.
Sadly, the Chinese New Year festivities are nearly over, but we had a ball. And while we wouldn’t necessarily recommend anyone to travel to Beijing over this period (all of the best restaurants are closed for starters), we do think it’s a wonderful time to see Beijing at its festive best.
Here is a collection of colourful photos taken by Team Bespoke over the Chinese New Year 2012 holiday by way of demonstration!
Happy Year of The Dragon! Feeling kind of gloomy this January? Then thank your lucky stars you’re not this poor little fella…
The Opposite House is Beijing’s most popular design hotel by some stretch – and deservedly so. Where else in Beijing can you enjoy 15 types of sake with your haute couture sushi, swim in a pool that looks like an art installation, or bump into the likes of Beyonce at breakfast?
