Hairy Monkeys and Opera Masks

What sort of handicrafts can be made from cicada shells?- Hairy monkeys, of course! A traditional Beijing folk art.

Remote Control Heaven

For those with a fascination for remote control toys, Ya Lian Models has a wide selection of vehicles, land, sea and airborne. Situated on the west side of Andingmenwai Dajie, Ya Lian Models opened for business 5 years ago.

Chinese Fans

No one knows for sure how fans came to be invented in China. Perhaps long ago, somebody long forgotten, irritated by a swarm of flies or mosquitoes, picked a big leaf from a nearby plant and used it to drive them away. The resulting cool breeze gave him or her an idea …