An Autumn Visit to Simatai and Gubei Water Town: Wall Walks and Warm Baths
Pair Simatai’s steep, weathered Great Wall with a slower visit to Gubei Water Town, choosing the walk, cableway and bathing arrangements to suit your day.
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When Children Run the Hospital: A Little Doctor Day in Beijing
How Beijing's little doctor role-play sessions work, from the dental chair to the ultrasound room, plus what to confirm before booking with young children.
Three Independent Homeware Shops in Beijing
Handmade Japanese tableware in Chaoyang, an all-white design shop near Guozijian and contemporary Chinese furniture in Dashilan, with addresses and practical notes for a browsing day.