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The cock and the chef

A restaurant that serves animal penis? At this Beijing restaurant you can find out what it’s like to eat animal penis. It’s only for the brave!

Grand Bazaar, Kashgar, China

Asia’s most interesting bazaar

Kashgar was once a vital stop along the Silk Road. A grand bazaar appeared and today it’s still an epicentre of curious trade.

Kashgar Old City, China

China’s Silk Road City

Arriving in Kashgar is like stepping out of a time machine. It’s hard to believe this is China – it could be the Silk Road from centuries ago!

Urumqi Grand Bazaar, China

More bizarre than bazaar

This market is promoted as a window to the Silk Road. Unfortunately it lacks authenticity and is just another symbol of the growth of tourism in China.

Panjiayuan Market, best markets in Beijing, China

Market economy

Between the jewellery, buddhas and Maos, the Panjiayuan Market in Beijing is a collector’s dream! But there are plenty of markets across the whole city!

Best things to do in Beijing, China

The best things to do in Beijing

There’s plenty to see in Beijing so here’s a guide of some of the best things to do on any visit to the Chinese capital.

Temple of Heaven, Beijing park with old people exercising

Staying young in old China

Visit the park around Beijing’s Temple of Heaven any morning and you will not be so worried about getting old. Hundreds of elderly people will amaze you!

Great Wall of China near Beijing

If these walls could talk

The Great Wall of China stretches across the country. One of the easiest places to visit it from is Beijing. But what does the wall think of that? 🙂

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Hutong Clan

What happens when hipsters clash with the old-timers in the backstreets of Beijing…

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