Joy found beyond the burgers

Most fast-food eaters know that their burgers and chips are nothing but high-calorie time savers. But those meals are a source of happiness for some toy collectors.

Mix and match for summer festival

INTRO, one of the best electric music festivals in China, will be on tomorrow. Compared with the other events, such as the MIDI and Strawberry festivals that happened over May Day holiday, INTRO’s rave party will be crazier, with dancers moving their bodies to big beats. It is another opportunity for you to be the toast of the crowd.

Running away from Beijing

By Wang Yu
Beijing is a city of dreams.
Every day we see people from every corner of China come to this city to develop a new career, a new life or a new love. Some of them find success, but most who don’t would rather stay anyway because the scene is bigger and offers more opportunities [...]

The perils of importing a style

Beijing is unique in its blending of a variety of styles and ideas. These days “yinglun fan’er,” British Style, is all the rage with the youth.

Is the road ready for new energy?

Driving in Beijing can be a nightmare during rush hour. Even though everyone knows cars are killing the environment and contributing to noise pollution, the number of new vehicles continues to climb.

The search for Grandpa’s laptop

Most iPhone users leap to praise the handset for its superior design and function. However, few have anything good to say about its virtual keyboard.

Science rocks – Scientists flee the labs to entertain and educate

Scientists are one of China’s most mysterious groups. The country’s researchers and Ph.D. candidates usually remain sequestered in the lab, isolated from the outside world.

Fashion art turns rags into urban apparel

As April 22, the 41st Earth Day, draws near, many organizations are pushing for better environmental protection. The fashion circles is no exception. Green Attitude: ARFT Fashion Art Exhibition for two weeks showed off thought-provoking environmentally-friendly designs at The Village.

New map helps commuters plan safe cycling

Bicycles are being promoted everywhere as a key element in low-carbon living. However, in a big city like Beijing, it is impossible to commute to an office on the west side if your home is in Tongzhou District. Pollution and cars are other perennial problems plaguing cyclists.

Capturing dreams through a pinhole

Cameras can easily capture what we see: capturing what we dream is more challenging. But dreamscapes are where pinhole cameras shine.