Beijing

Beijing is a city that is both incredible and a frustrating city. I’ve experienced this city as a tourist and a resident. Needless to say, I’ve visited a lot of famous historic and modern sites in the city, as well as even natural scenic...

Beijing has so many famous sites that it’s not surprising that its largest temple is somewhat overlooked. But the Yonghegong Lama Temple is still impressive, being a rare instance of a Tibetan Buddhist building that blends both Tibetan and Chinese...

Asia is a continent with thousands of years of history, with several of the oldest civilizations in the world. So it is not surprising that there are some great history museums in the region. While most people know about the Louvre, the British...

The National Museum of China is the country’s main history museum, located right in the center of Beijing. Given China’s significant history that spans over 3,000 years and over 8 major dynasties, it takes a massive museum to cover all...

Beijing’s Capital Museum is in a large gray, unattractive building that doesn’t give much indication about the historical treasures and fantastic displays inside. It’s a museum about Beijing’s history, but with more interactivity...