The history-soaked Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, peaceful Lama Temple and the Temple of Heaven ... while still dining deliciously close to Beijing’s bucket-list sites.

Thirty-eight years ago, visitors were introduced to grand historic legacies, such as the Forbidden City. However, I felt that little attention was given to the everyday living areas. At that time, I ...

To many, the true essence of Beijing is found in the nooks and crannies of the city’s hutongs: traditional lanes packed with single-story houses. Gentrification is common in these rustic havens ...