Following hot on the heels of our 2024 Taco Fest, we’re super excited to announce that Sausage Fest will be hitting the capital May 17-19 at FFC South Square right in the heart of the CBD. Picture this: rows upon rows of savory sausages and hot dogs, each one more tantalizing than the last, lovingly grilled to perfection and ready to be devoured. From traditional Frankfurters nestled in buns to exotic chorizo, or the Harbin red sausage (哈尔滨红肠 Hāěrbīn hóngcháng)  this festival will be a sausage lover's paradise; a meaty utopia where flavor reigns supreme! In fact, in our preparations f ..read more

Spring in Beijing doesn’t just mean the green returning to the city’s trees and plants, but a whole sea of green – and yellow – concentrated in and around Gongti, the latter coinciding with soccer season for the city’s premier football club, Beijing Guoan. The team recently celebrated their first home victory of the year this past Sunday, 4-1 against Qingdao West Coast FC, with all of Beijing going wild over the win. If you want to get in on some upcoming Guoan action, there are 12 more chances to do so (see schedule below, in Chinese), the next match being on May 5. Now that you know when t ..read more

Spring is here and the city’s flora have opened up as if to cheer with a whole lot of color and brightness. Spring flowers and the German Chancellor aren't the only things paying a visit to Beijing recently. The city's art scene is getting bright and thoughtful with a few new exhibitions and frescos. Long before Chancellor Schultz graced 798 with his presence, 798 received a visit from some very different foreign dignitaries in the form of members of the Toyism movement, a group of artists dedicated to engaging viewers with thought-provoking yet playful art. What was left in their wake stay ..read more

Want to explore far flung places around Beijing without booking a car or trip just to do so? Hop on the subway! In this continuation of a series we ran over CNY, we'll be showcasing a few scenic spots and historic sites situated at or near the end of three subway lines. All you've got to do to get there is hop on the subway and take it there. The Ming Tombs (明十三陵景区 míngshísānlíng jǐngqū) What is it? Simply put, it’s a complex of tombs of the Ming emperors – 13 to be exact, going off the Chinese name, “13 tombs” – their wives, concubines, and servants. The complex itself, coupled with a visi ..read more

Our To Try List covers new restaurants, dining deals, drinks discounts, guest shifts, pop-ups, and more happenings in Beijing. Exclusive Tacos Only Available at Taco Fest This Weekend Today sees the first day of Taco Fest and if you want the opportunity to try a whole range of exclusive tacos that will only be available at the weekendlong event – including those from Taco Taco which have come all the way from Shanghai – then you’d better get yourself up to Tiantongyuan pronto! From traditional tacos made by some of the capital’s best taco spots such as Las Musas, Q Mex, Moji and many m ..read more

It’s almost taco time, with Taco Fest kicking off tomorrow (Apr 20) at 11am up at Tiantongyuan Culture and Arts Center! Before the fun-filled- foodie- fiesta begins, make sure you know all the essential info with our FAQs… What food and drink will be at Taco Fest? We’ve got 30+ vendors serving up a staggering 70+ different varieties of tacos along with other snacks and plenty of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You can check out more details on the vendors here. Will there be tacos that are only available at the fest? Yes, we’ve got some great vendors making exclusive tacos for the fest ..read more

It's almost the weekend and just one day away from Taco Fest 2024! Before you unwind with a margarita in hand and one, two, three, or more of the 70+ taco varieties available over the weekend, we’ve got one question: how’s your outfit looking? Besides the obligatory sombrero, the Taco Fest bandanas and eco-friendly tote bag – all of which are available with the VIP ticket packages – you can go to our Swag Store on-site to up your taco drip. We’ve got taco shirts galore to be found here, including two button down Hawaiian shirts done up with tacos and tequila in red or blue ..read more

Taco Fest is only two days (Apr 20-21) away and if you haven’t got yourself tickets yet, we’re sure that a look at the tacos which are EXCLUSIVE to Taco Fest will give you that kick you need!  Yes, these are tacos that you will only be able to enjoy at the fest so this is the one-time chance you Beijing foodies have got to try them! Now let’s prepare to dig in… Taco Taco Joining us all the way from Shanghai we have Taco Taco, who are bringing their tacos up to Beijing for the first time ever! The only time to try them without hopping on train or flight to Shanghai, they’ll be offering ..read more

Haven’t made weekend plans yet? Well, you should definitely be attending our Taco Fest! If you're looking for more, however, we've got a few other events below happening alongside Taco Fest you some inspiration! For even more goings on and for weekly events check out our events page for this weekend here, for more family-friendly orientated events, click here. Fri, Apr 19 What: Cask Ale Is Back Where: The Factory Click here to read more What: Eat to Happiness Vol. 4: Rye's Kitchen Where: El Nido Xingfucun branch Click here to read more What: Art & Wine: Spring Awakening Wher ..read more

Beijing, get ready to laugh until your sides hurt because comedy sensation Kavin Jay is bringing his hilarious show to town! Jay will be performing four shows in Beijing from Apr 18-20 and this is one comedian you don’t want to miss.  Hailing from Malaysia, Jay is one of the country’s most prominent stand-up comedians, becoming a household name in both Malaysia and Southeast Asia. He then gained worldwide recognition after his Netflix special Everybody Calm Down launched in 2018. The special garnered much critical acclaim and was even named one of The Wrap's top 10 Netflix specials of t ..read more